Hello, I am looking for information about Leonard Pinkerton and his family. I found an obit about his son James Leonard Pinkerton who died in 2006 in Pineville. Leonard died in 1973. He was married first to a lady named Frances who died in 1935 in Lincoln Co and then when he died he was married to a lady named Lula Adkins. They were the parents of James Leonard Pinkerton. Leonard had other children by Frances. Any information about this family would be a great help to me. Thanks Pat in Florida **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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Stanlry you have somryhing to put with that PIC of (Old) Ned Sizemore and his wife. Lee them Wyatt that is on this paper are thay any kib to us please let me know ok? any one out there knows. >From David Dillow Thomas >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Native_American_Genealogy/message/746 Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

Any one know whom is in the PICS. >From D.D. Thomas. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: StewartFamily1902[1] Wyoming County,West Virginia. Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

This Redjacket down at Wyoming it use to just bve called Rejacket,WV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Had some Borther's that use to work there here are there name's, Hubert Thomas,Fred Thomas,Erenst Thomas, then all my Sister's hubsand also worked there thay all live in the Green Camp there at Redjacket. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>... How many recall the Green Camp and then the Yellow Camp. >From D.D.T. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: redjackt[1] In Wyoming County,West Virginia. Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

How many recall C.V. Stewart he use to work at the Mullens News paper for years. All of you old timer's know that he was kin to them let us hear it. >From David Dillow Thomas. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: stewart[1] C V. Stewart. Of Mullens,mWest Virginia. Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

I found a copy thar was done for me back in 2002 is went the work was done on (Old) Ned Sizemore and way up there as you all may be able to tell. Please let me know if this help any at all. >From David Dillow Thomas. Ever One Have A Mary X-Mas. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Native_American_Genealogy/message/746 Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

Hi To Ever One, This is the man that did the work on (Old) Ned Sizemore side takeing me to the Indian side. He is good at it. >From David. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://www.whitemoonraven.com/ Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

Take a look at the PIC. >From David.

Thanks so much for that info. I didn't have that! I do not know who his family was. I haven't ever been sure of his real name & couldn't get info under Wesley. Having John as his first name really helps me alot. I have a slow connection while traveling for the holidays at my parents so I can't do much research while here. I didn't know about that website. That is great info! Thanks!! I do have pictures of Wesley & Gracie if anyone is interested. Would love to have others if anybody has any. I bet there are pictures of that train derailment at the paper if I can get them. Where was this Raleigh Register located? Does anyone know? Is it still published or has another paper taken this one in for print? I'd love more info on that if possible. Thanks so much again!!! Merry Christmas Melissa -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Karen Willey Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 8:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Roll Call - Ballard, Farmer, Perdue Melissa, I found the following on newspaperarchive.com and thought you would find them interesting. Who was John Wesley Farmer's parents? I am related to the Farmer's also. From the May 2, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED settled middle aged white woman, not over 50 to make home with couple, help light housework. $5 weekly, room and board. If interested call in person or phone Mullens 95-J-3, Mrs. J. Wesley Farmer. Herndon. From the May 22, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED white or colored woman, age 30 to 50 to make home with couple and help with light housework. Contact Mrs. Wesley Farmer, Herndon, W Va. From the June 20, 1958 Beckley Post-Herald: J. Farmer Has Worked With Railroad SS Years ' HERNDON. June 19 (KS5)- John Wesley Farmer, 54. has been working on the railroad for a long time--33 years to be exact, as of June 16. The veteran section hand is proud of the record he has accumu_ cumulated since he began work for _ the Virginian Railway at Kegley near his native home at Black Oak, Mercer County. Although he tried it for a time in a relief role, John Wesley passed up the opportunity of becoming a section foreman because it ran him all over the line and kept him away from home and his wife, Grace. He has been at Herndon for the past 18 years. From the Feb. 24, 1966 Raleigh Register: 15 Freight Cars Derail At Herndon Fifteen freight cars of the Norfolk and Western Railway Co., had to be lifted by crane back on the track after their derailment at Herndon Thursday. The cars, headed for the Elmore yard, began leaving the track at the east end of the bridge at Herndon High School about 5 a. m., continued across the bridge, and caused damage to a porch, garage and automobile. Witnesses said the porch of a house occupied by Wesley Farmer was struck by a freight car and a garage demolished. The car parked inside the garage was damaged. Cause of the derailment could not be learned. Workmen had the tracks clear by 4:30 p.m. Melissa Ballard Long <[email protected]> wrote: My Ballard line seems to be mostly from Mercer Co, via Carroll Co, Virginia. William H. Ballard died between 1895 & 1900. His wife, Rosa Hawks Ballard, remarried to John Perdue (Pardue & lots of other variants). In addition to Roslie, Viney & William Estel, children by William Henry Ballard, Rosa had children with John Perdue. Seems they were Mary, Gracie & possible Velvie. Gracie married a Wesley Farmer & they lived in Herndon. I have spoken via email, with one nice lady whose father worked with Wesley on the railroad. Gracie had a daughter who evidently moved to Baltimore & it seems that Gracie moved there in her later years. I am trying to find out more on these families. Some other names that may come into play, according to an obituary, are Kinzer & Harmon. If anyone can help me with any additional info, I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks, Melissa Ballard Long ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks so much. I had the census info, but not that obit & death cert. I have searched those death certs a million times & not come up with those & didn't know about that site where you got the obit. Thanks so much. You just added another sister to the info that I couldn't verify. Merry Christmas, Melissa P.S. I have to send my emails from an alternate email address while I am in TN at my family home due to a lack of broadband connection. Hope that is not confusing. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rita O'Brien Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 5:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Roll Call - Ballard, Farmer, Perdue Melissa, Perhaps below is Velmie? In 1900, Rosa appears in Mercer County widowed (4 children/3 living). The image is hard to read but the children appear to be: Pearlie M., Ballard born Mar 1891 Vinie V. Ballard Mar 1895 William E. Ballard Mar 1896 In 1910, this same Rosa appears in Mercer County with John Perdue. Both are reported as being married twice. The index looks like this: 1910 United States Federal Census Name: John Perdue Age in 1910: 45 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865 Birthplace: North Carolina Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: North Carolina Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina Spouse's Name: Rosa Home in 1910: Thornhill, Mercer, West Virginia Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age John Perdue 45 Rosa Perdue 40 Mary L Perdue 8 Gracie V V Perdue 5 William E Ballard 14 stepson In 1920, Velvie does appear in the household. 1920 United States Federal Census Name: John Perdue Home in 1920: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia Age: 54 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Birthplace: North Carolina Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Rosa E Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Household Members: Name Age John Perdue 54 Rosa E Perdue 48 Gracie Perdue 15 Velvie Perdue 7 In 1930, John and Rosa are still in Mercer County. Estil Ballard appears to be next door. Hope this helps. Rita The Post-Herald Beckley, West Virginia Tuesday Morning May 31, 1949 VELMA COBURN DEATH VICTIM HERNDON, May 30 ---- Mrs. Velma Mae Coburn, 47, of Herndon, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at a Beckley hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Miss Virginia Mae Coburn of Herndon and a sister, Mrs. Grace Farmer, also of Herndon. The body will be removed from the Rose Funeral home to Princeton Tuesday and services will be held at the Church of God at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Caliahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Black Oak Mountain cemetery. Click here to view her death record. http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=756529&Type=Death It appears that Velma's husband died in Mercer County. On his death certificate, she is listed as " Velvie Perdue" or something similar to Perdue. http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1923039&Type=Death ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Willey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Roll Call - Ballard, Farmer, Perdue Melissa, I found the following on newspaperarchive.com and thought you would find them interesting. Who was John Wesley Farmer's parents? I am related to the Farmer's also. From the May 2, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED settled middle aged white woman, not over 50 to make home with couple, help light housework. $5 weekly, room and board. If interested call in person or phone Mullens 95-J-3, Mrs. J. Wesley Farmer. Herndon. From the May 22, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED white or colored woman, age 30 to 50 to make home with couple and help with light housework. Contact Mrs. Wesley Farmer, Herndon, W Va. From the June 20, 1958 Beckley Post-Herald: J. Farmer Has Worked With Railroad SS Years ' HERNDON. June 19 (KS5)- John Wesley Farmer, 54. has been working on the railroad for a long time--33 years to be exact, as of June 16. The veteran section hand is proud of the record he has accumu_ cumulated since he began work for _ the Virginian Railway at Kegley near his native home at Black Oak, Mercer County. Although he tried it for a time in a relief role, John Wesley passed up the opportunity of becoming a section foreman because it ran him all over the line and kept him away from home and his wife, Grace. He has been at Herndon for the past 18 years. From the Feb. 24, 1966 Raleigh Register: 15 Freight Cars Derail At Herndon Fifteen freight cars of the Norfolk and Western Railway Co., had to be lifted by crane back on the track after their derailment at Herndon Thursday. The cars, headed for the Elmore yard, began leaving the track at the east end of the bridge at Herndon High School about 5 a. m., continued across the bridge, and caused damage to a porch, garage and automobile. Witnesses said the porch of a house occupied by Wesley Farmer was struck by a freight car and a garage demolished. The car parked inside the garage was damaged. Cause of the derailment could not be learned. Workmen had the tracks clear by 4:30 p.m. Melissa Ballard Long <[email protected]> wrote: My Ballard line seems to be mostly from Mercer Co, via Carroll Co, Virginia. William H. Ballard died between 1895 & 1900. His wife, Rosa Hawks Ballard, remarried to John Perdue (Pardue & lots of other variants). In addition to Roslie, Viney & William Estel, children by William Henry Ballard, Rosa had children with John Perdue. Seems they were Mary, Gracie & possible Velvie. Gracie married a Wesley Farmer & they lived in Herndon. I have spoken via email, with one nice lady whose father worked with Wesley on the railroad. Gracie had a daughter who evidently moved to Baltimore & it seems that Gracie moved there in her later years. I am trying to find out more on these families. Some other names that may come into play, according to an obituary, are Kinzer & Harmon. If anyone can help me with any additional info, I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks, Melissa Ballard Long ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

David, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! You have to watch what is out there. I saw one post that had William Hammer Walker married Rebecca Hall. William Hammer Walker s/o James Walker and Mary Ann Walker. James Walker s/o John 'Gunstocker' Walker and Mary Margaret Culton. I am not sure this family was of Native American descent as they were of the Wigton, Scotland Walkers. Let us hear more about the Reservation. Keep on looking! Joel _____ From: David D.Thomas [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 2:38 PM To: Lee HasH Cc: STANLEY BROWNING; Cathhy Sepko,Ph D; Maj Joel Hager; [email protected]; Joyce Parker; [email protected] Subject: Re: James Walker'Sr. Hi To Ever One, Here is what Iust found out on the Walker Family just about far as you can go. >>>>>>>>>>>. James Walker'Sr b: 1750-1770 d: ? ? ????. James Walker'Sr was a full blooded Cherokee Indian Census 1790. 1812 Military at the age 62 years p old. Nationality # 4353 card # mcr54788 Choctaw Indian Listed with son William Walker'Sr and Wife Amellia. more on James Walker'Sr his Wife name was Mary Ann ? children born to this marrage was William Walker'Sr b:1799 ? in Caswell County,NC. d: 1883 ? in Wyoming County,West Virginia married 1th Nancy F. Browning b:1818 in Caswell County,NC 1850 Census age 51 listerd was James Walker age 47 borther to William living with Goodby family dwelling psge 251 page number 39 d: 1883 age 84 years oldWyoming County,West Virginia. married 2th to Rebecca Hall ESTEP she was the widow of Joel Estep. More in a day or so ok? Mary X-Mas. I have to get off here and get to Wal-Mart >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... <http://promos.hotbar.com/promos/promodll.dll?RunPromo&El=&SG=&RAND=84818&pa rtner=zango> Upgrade Your Email - Click here!

Hi To Ever One, Here is what Iust found out on the Walker Family just about far as you can go. >>>>>>>>>>>. James Walker'Sr b: 1750-1770 d: ? ? ????. James Walker'Sr was a full blooded Cherokee Indian Census 1790. 1812 Military at the age 62 years p old. Nationality # 4353 card # mcr54788 Choctaw Indian Listed with son William Walker'Sr and Wife Amellia. more on James Walker'Sr his Wife name was Mary Ann ? children born to this marrage was William Walker'Sr b:1799 ? in Caswell County,NC. d: 1883 ? in Wyoming County,West Virginia married 1th Nancy F. Browning b:1818 in Caswell County,NC 1850 Census age 51 listerd was James Walker age 47 borther to William living with Goodby family dwelling psge 251 page number 39 d: 1883 age 84 years oldWyoming County,West Virginia. married 2th to Rebecca Hall ESTEP she was the widow of Joel Estep. More in a day or so ok? Mary X-Mas. I have to get off here and get to Wal-Mart >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

Hello to all: I am a little slow on reading e-mails; however, would it be possible for this group of people interested in Wyoming Co genealogy to put our heads together to come up with a way to preserve the work done by Sally Williams? I have never seen an issue; however, I would be willing to brainstorm on a way to do this and recognize Ms Williams for all her hard work. This thought certainly needs the blessings of Sally Williams. My prayers and thoughts are with her. Merry Christmas to all! Jeanne -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 10:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Sally Williams CATHY IT SEEMS THAT IT WOULD BE A MAJOR TASK TO SCANN ALL THE FOWC ISSUES BY SALLY WILLIAMS. I BELIEVE THE LIBRARY IN PINEVILLE HAS ALL HER ISSUES, AND IF NOT, SOMEONE SHOULD LET ME KNOW AND I WILL MAKE COPIES FROM MY SETS. I KNOW SHE DOES NOT HAVE HER ISSUES IN SOFTWARE, ONLY DATA SHE COLLECTED FOR HER RESEARCH. NO, I DIDN'T RECEIVE YOUR UPDATED MAIL. WILL CALL SALLY TODAY TO DISCUSS METHODS TO SCAN FOWC. HAVEN'T SPOKEN WITH HER ON RECENT MRI TESTS, WILL DO SO AND REPORT. LEE **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Melissa, Perhaps below is Velmie? In 1900, Rosa appears in Mercer County widowed (4 children/3 living). The image is hard to read but the children appear to be: Pearlie M., Ballard born Mar 1891 Vinie V. Ballard Mar 1895 William E. Ballard Mar 1896 In 1910, this same Rosa appears in Mercer County with John Perdue. Both are reported as being married twice. The index looks like this: 1910 United States Federal Census Name: John Perdue Age in 1910: 45 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865 Birthplace: North Carolina Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: North Carolina Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina Spouse's Name: Rosa Home in 1910: Thornhill, Mercer, West Virginia Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age John Perdue 45 Rosa Perdue 40 Mary L Perdue 8 Gracie V V Perdue 5 William E Ballard 14 stepson In 1920, Velvie does appear in the household. 1920 United States Federal Census Name: John Perdue Home in 1920: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia Age: 54 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Birthplace: North Carolina Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Rosa E Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Household Members: Name Age John Perdue 54 Rosa E Perdue 48 Gracie Perdue 15 Velvie Perdue 7 In 1930, John and Rosa are still in Mercer County. Estil Ballard appears to be next door. Hope this helps. Rita The Post-Herald Beckley, West Virginia Tuesday Morning May 31, 1949 VELMA COBURN DEATH VICTIM HERNDON, May 30 ---- Mrs. Velma Mae Coburn, 47, of Herndon, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at a Beckley hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Miss Virginia Mae Coburn of Herndon and a sister, Mrs. Grace Farmer, also of Herndon. The body will be removed from the Rose Funeral home to Princeton Tuesday and services will be held at the Church of God at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Caliahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Black Oak Mountain cemetery. Click here to view her death record. http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=756529&Type=Death It appears that Velma's husband died in Mercer County. On his death certificate, she is listed as " Velvie Perdue" or something similar to Perdue. http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1923039&Type=Death ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Willey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Roll Call - Ballard, Farmer, Perdue Melissa, I found the following on newspaperarchive.com and thought you would find them interesting. Who was John Wesley Farmer's parents? I am related to the Farmer's also. From the May 2, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED settled middle aged white woman, not over 50 to make home with couple, help light housework. $5 weekly, room and board. If interested call in person or phone Mullens 95-J-3, Mrs. J. Wesley Farmer. Herndon. From the May 22, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED white or colored woman, age 30 to 50 to make home with couple and help with light housework. Contact Mrs. Wesley Farmer, Herndon, W Va. From the June 20, 1958 Beckley Post-Herald: J. Farmer Has Worked With Railroad SS Years ' HERNDON. June 19 (KS5)- John Wesley Farmer, 54. has been working on the railroad for a long time--33 years to be exact, as of June 16. The veteran section hand is proud of the record he has accumu_ cumulated since he began work for _ the Virginian Railway at Kegley near his native home at Black Oak, Mercer County. Although he tried it for a time in a relief role, John Wesley passed up the opportunity of becoming a section foreman because it ran him all over the line and kept him away from home and his wife, Grace. He has been at Herndon for the past 18 years. From the Feb. 24, 1966 Raleigh Register: 15 Freight Cars Derail At Herndon Fifteen freight cars of the Norfolk and Western Railway Co., had to be lifted by crane back on the track after their derailment at Herndon Thursday. The cars, headed for the Elmore yard, began leaving the track at the east end of the bridge at Herndon High School about 5 a. m., continued across the bridge, and caused damage to a porch, garage and automobile. Witnesses said the porch of a house occupied by Wesley Farmer was struck by a freight car and a garage demolished. The car parked inside the garage was damaged. Cause of the derailment could not be learned. Workmen had the tracks clear by 4:30 p.m. Melissa Ballard Long <[email protected]> wrote: My Ballard line seems to be mostly from Mercer Co, via Carroll Co, Virginia. William H. Ballard died between 1895 & 1900. His wife, Rosa Hawks Ballard, remarried to John Perdue (Pardue & lots of other variants). In addition to Roslie, Viney & William Estel, children by William Henry Ballard, Rosa had children with John Perdue. Seems they were Mary, Gracie & possible Velvie. Gracie married a Wesley Farmer & they lived in Herndon. I have spoken via email, with one nice lady whose father worked with Wesley on the railroad. Gracie had a daughter who evidently moved to Baltimore & it seems that Gracie moved there in her later years. I am trying to find out more on these families. Some other names that may come into play, according to an obituary, are Kinzer & Harmon. If anyone can help me with any additional info, I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks, Melissa Ballard Long ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sherry, that is very nice of you. I would love to have them. Alicia

Melissa, I found the following on newspaperarchive.com and thought you would find them interesting. Who was John Wesley Farmer's parents? I am related to the Farmer's also. From the May 2, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED settled middle aged white woman, not over 50 to make home with couple, help light housework. $5 weekly, room and board. If interested call in person or phone Mullens 95-J-3, Mrs. J. Wesley Farmer. Herndon. From the May 22, 1952 Raleigh Register: WANTED white or colored woman, age 30 to 50 to make home with couple and help with light housework. Contact Mrs. Wesley Farmer, Herndon, W Va. From the June 20, 1958 Beckley Post-Herald: J. Farmer Has Worked With Railroad SS Years ' HERNDON. June 19 (KS5)— John Wesley Farmer, 54. has been working on the railroad for a long time--33 years to be exact, as of June 16. The veteran section hand is proud of the record he has accumu_ cumulated since he began work for _ the Virginian Railway at Kegley near his native home at Black Oak, Mercer County. Although he tried it for a time in a relief role, John Wesley passed up the opportunity of becoming a section foreman because it ran him all over the line and kept him away from home and his wife, Grace. He has been at Herndon for the past 18 years. From the Feb. 24, 1966 Raleigh Register: 15 Freight Cars Derail At Herndon Fifteen freight cars of the Norfolk and Western Railway Co., had to be lifted by crane back on the track after their derailment at Herndon Thursday. The cars, headed for the Elmore yard, began leaving the track at the east end of the bridge at Herndon High School about 5 a. m., continued across the bridge, and caused damage to a porch, garage and automobile. Witnesses said the porch of a house occupied by Wesley Farmer was struck by a freight car and a garage demolished. The car parked inside the garage was damaged. Cause of the derailment could not be learned. Workmen had the tracks clear by 4:30 p.m. Melissa Ballard Long <[email protected]> wrote: My Ballard line seems to be mostly from Mercer Co, via Carroll Co, Virginia. William H. Ballard died between 1895 & 1900. His wife, Rosa Hawks Ballard, remarried to John Perdue (Pardue & lots of other variants). In addition to Roslie, Viney & William Estel, children by William Henry Ballard, Rosa had children with John Perdue. Seems they were Mary, Gracie & possible Velvie. Gracie married a Wesley Farmer & they lived in Herndon. I have spoken via email, with one nice lady whose father worked with Wesley on the railroad. Gracie had a daughter who evidently moved to Baltimore & it seems that Gracie moved there in her later years. I am trying to find out more on these families. Some other names that may come into play, according to an obituary, are Kinzer & Harmon. If anyone can help me with any additional info, I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks, Melissa Ballard Long ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My Ballard line seems to be mostly from Mercer Co, via Carroll Co, Virginia. William H. Ballard died between 1895 & 1900. His wife, Rosa Hawks Ballard, remarried to John Perdue (Pardue & lots of other variants). In addition to Roslie, Viney & William Estel, children by William Henry Ballard, Rosa had children with John Perdue. Seems they were Mary, Gracie & possible Velvie. Gracie married a Wesley Farmer & they lived in Herndon. I have spoken via email, with one nice lady whose father worked with Wesley on the railroad. Gracie had a daughter who evidently moved to Baltimore & it seems that Gracie moved there in her later years. I am trying to find out more on these families. Some other names that may come into play, according to an obituary, are Kinzer & Harmon. If anyone can help me with any additional info, I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks, Melissa Ballard Long

Made me wonder, too - that is why I posted it. Rita ----- Original Message ----- From: "STANLEY BROWNING" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Rebecca Jane Clay Cantley > Rita, > > When you first posted this, I shelved it and didn't study it at the > time, but in going back and rereading it, I think it may raise > questions as to whether Ora (Awry) Clay was a daughter of Capt Ralph > Stewart. The Pike County slant is what put me to wondering. > > STAN > > > > On Dec 21, 2007, at 5:42 PM, Rita O'Brien wrote: > >> The Raleigh Herald >> Beckley, West Virginia >> Thursday >> June 23, 1910 >> >> OBITUARY >> >> Rebecca Jane Clay, daughter of Charles L. and Awry Clay, was born >> in Pike county, Kentucky, June 25, 1828. When but a baby her >> parents left their Kentucky home, and came to Wyoming county, W. >> Va., to make a new home in the Mountain State, and as this home was >> being built, one by one, sisters and brothers were added to the >> family until there were four boys and six girls. >> >> During this home life in Wyoming county, the subject of this >> sketch, then a little girl of twelve years, at a camp meeting held >> in their community, heard and heeded the call of Jesus Christ to >> "Follow Me" and then and there accepted and publicly confessed Him >> as her Savior, and united with the Methodists church and began the >> christian life. >> >> After living in Wyoming county some eighteen years, her parents >> sought a new home, coming into Raleigh county and locating at >> Brackenridge. While living there another sister and brother came >> into the home. Brackenridge was their home but four years when they >> moved to Sand Lick where they made their home until death, August >> 1, 1852. >> >> While living at Brackenridge, the subject of this sketch, Rebecca, >> the oldest daughter, was married to James Cantley, and they spent >> the first two years of their married life at the Cottle place, now >> better known as Saxon. While here their first child, Nettie J. was >> born. They next for a part of one year at what is now known as the >> old flats, and during their brief stay there they were blessed with >> the second baby, Nancy Jane. >> >>> From that place they removed to the present home, where Mrs. >>> Cantley spent the rest of her days. Two other children came to >>> live in this little family, Ellen and James. Ellen, however, after >>> fours years, went to live with him, Him who said, "Suffer the >>> Little Children to Come Unto Me." >> >> When Lincoln issued the call for 75,000 volunteers in 1861, James >> Cantley responded to that call, left his faithful wife and beloved >> little ones to go out never to return, for in the battle of Cross >> Keys, Shenandoah Valley, Va., he received a wound that soon proved >> fatal. He was taken to the Harrisburg hospital, and after ten days >> started for home, getting as far as Cumberland, Md., where his >> strength failed, and he departed this life and was buried at that >> place. >> >> Mrs. Cantley, now a widow with the three little ones, took up the >> battle of life, and its toils, and bravely met the >> responsibilities, doing as best she could - trusting always in Him >> to whom she had yielded her life as a child. Her friends and >> neighbors pay her the splendid tribute of calling her a good, kind >> christian woman. She departed this life "looking unto Jesus, the >> Beginner and Finisher of her faith," on May 26, 1910, aged 81 >> years, 11 months and 1 day, leaving to mourn their loss, two >> daughters, one son, sisters, brothers, twenty grand-children, >> thirty-one great-grand-children, and many other relatives as well >> as a great host of friends. >> >> G. A. Reaug. >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVWYOMIN- >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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