Seek information on the parents of James William BELL and the BELL family. James was born in Rockingham Co., VA around 1843. Later moved to Grant Co., WV during Civil War. On June 3, 18~5 he married Sarah Jemima GOLDIZEN. I need information on their children. During James's life, he had lived in Grant, Pendleton, Randolph, Tucker Counties, WV and died on Nov. 14, 1920 in Lewis Co., WV. Did he have brothers and sisters? I am told James possibly had a brother named John in Harrisonburg, VA. Vera Lewis, Rt. 3 Box 526-1, Elkins, WV 26241 304-636-5793

Seeking information on wife of Aaron (Albert) MONTONEY. Aaron was born In France. Believed to have settled in Loudoun Co., VA prior to 1800. After Aaron's death she migrated to Pendleton Co., WV with another husband. Would like to hear from anyone related to Samson PENNINGTON, born ca 1802 and married to Mary MONTONEY ca 1828. Mary was the daughter of Albert MONTONEY and (?). Mary died at Circlesville, WV date (?), Would like to locate names and other information on children of Theodore Golida MONTONEY and Edith Jane (NELSON) Montoney. Resided in both Pendleton and Tucker Counties, WV. Would like to hear from someone with information on family of Noah and Malinda R. (SMITH) MONTONEY; resided in Pendleton Co., WV in 1888. Would like to correspond with anyone who can furnish information on family of Albert Mede and Nettle A. (ROBEY) MONTONEY. Seeking information on Lora Catherine MONTONEY born June 29, 1872 and died April 29, 1951; married Wesley Alfred SUMMERFIELD ca 1889. Ella R. Montoney, Rt 1 Bx 237, Elkins, WV 26241

Seek info on SHIFFLETT family of Lewis and Randolph Counties in 1800's and need early info on Thomas COLLETT, Sr. of 1780's Pendleton County, where was he before 1780? Looking for material on Christopher STUMP of Tulpehocken, PA 1700's and Michael STUMP of Hardy Co. 1700's. Researching families of SIMMONS AND SIMON of South Branch VA 1700's, are they related in Germany? How many Leonard SIMON/SIMMONS were there? Seek descendants and ancestors of SPRIGG family of Lewis Co. 1800's; what proof (besides DAR marker) is there that Abraham KITTLE, Sr. was buried in the Primitive Baptist Graveyard on Arnold Hill Road? Why was he not burled in the pre-1800 cemetery on his own homeplace? Seek persons researching Michael ISNER, pioneer of Randolph Co. 1770's. David Armstrong, PO Box 1933, Elkins, WV 26241

Seek info on Mathew EDMUND and wife Hannah CARPENTER, married about Violet McElwee, HC 73 Box 33, Valley Head, WV 26294

Seek info on Joseph (b. 1725, d. 1798) and Jolie ROY. Supposed to have sailed from England. Would like to know port of embarkation and date. Bill Roy, Rt. 3 Box 102-1, Elkins, WV 26241

I am searching for info on the second wife of William CURRENCE, son of William and Lidia STEELE CURRENCE. I had found that she was a widow named Nancy DYER, but I am not sure that this is correct. I would like to correspond with anyone working on the CURRENCE family. Jennie Hott, HC 60 Box 27A, Franklin, WV 26807-0701

INGRAM, SLAVEN - Seeking Info on parents of Abraham Ingram (1750-l8l7); wife was Elizabeth Slaven (b 1755). Came from Bath/Greenbrier Counties, VA/WV to Barbour Co., WV. Lived near Philippi. Slavens lived in Highland Co., VA, John Slaven, brother of Elizabeth was Rev. soldier from Pocahontas Co., WV.

ANGLIN, MCCLUNG - Seeking info on Anglin family that resided in Philippi area in 1780's. Philippi once called Anglin's Forde. My ancestor Adrian Anglin (1761-1839) married Mary McClung (1772-1840). Adrian's father was William (1733-1803). Lyle K. Corder, 13 Crestview Terrace, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Would appreciate any info on the VIQUESNEY and LEE families of the Junior area in Barbour Co., WV. Charles Emile Viquesney, Jyse Ray Lee, and Edgar W. Lee. Robbie Arocha, P.O. Box 5192, Hialeah, FL 33014

Looking for info on Bunion WILFONG father of Sampson Wilfong - Bunion married Sarah E. JOHNSON? When? Also looking for parents of Bunion Tucker Co., WV. Looking for info on Thomas WHITE, father of David White - Thomas died 1803 at Mouth of Whites Run, Randolph Co., WV and was married to Abagail GRUBB - Where in England is Thomas from and who was his parents? Gary L. White, HC 33 Box 3422, Dorcas, WV 26847

Would like to communicate with anyone having info of the parents of Barbara Jane SWICK (1881-1865) first w/o Charles Post, Catherine Swick GARRETT, and Anna Swick ARNOLD (1837-1871) w/o George J. Arnold of Lewis Co., WV. Anna was born in Gilmer Co., WV and her parents were supposed to have come from Augusta Co. Will take info on any Swlcks of Lewis Co. Linda Myers, 9682 Woodgate Lane, Byron, IL 61010-9556

Seeking info on William Jacob JOHNSON, son of Hamilton G. Johnson and grandson of Governor Joseph Johnson (VA 1852-56). He was born 1864 in Bridgeport, WV. In 1884 he married Mary Louise HAYES of Morgantown. They had two children, Anna and Henry. They were divorced in the late 1800's. He had two brothers, Joseph b. 1857 and Harry b. 1865. Ida and Nettle b. 1868. Have not been able to find any infor as to whereabouts of William Jacob after divorce. Louis H. Camisa, 1510 Crestway Dr., Athens, TN 37303

Seek parents, other earlier relative of Joshua WOOD b. c1785 (where?), m. Jane STEPHENSON (c1793-1865) Pendleton Co. November 15, 1810, moved to Lewis (now Barbour) Co by 1833, d. Barbour Co. September 24, 1865; father of JAMES, HESTER, JOSHUA JR., at least one other daughter. No will or death record in Pendleton, Randolph, Lewis, Barbour, or Upshur; have also check Morton's histories of Pendleton and Highland and Septimius Hall's Genealogy of Thomas Hall. This Joshua was not the one who married Anna Hedrick in Pendleton Co. in 1824, nor was he (probably) the one who bought land in Randolph Co. c1829. Mary Clawsey, 717 West 37th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211

Will exchange data on: WILMOTH, KITTLE, CURRENCE, CARR, YOUNG, MILLER, MANIER; John MANERAR married _____ HADDOX - They had a son who married ____ SCHOOLEY whose daughter married a MCDANIEL in Monongalia or Preston Co.; I have written a hard bound volume on SHARPS-SHARPLES-SHARPLESS FAMILY. Janice E. Jennings Sharps, Rt. 3 Box 152, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Seeking info on Thomas H. MILES, b. 1825-30 who married Sara Lemon and father of William B., Virginia F., John Thomas, George E., Joseph R., and Edward A. (my grandfather). He later married Cella DAVIES and fathered other children. I believe Thomas H. was born in Bedford Co. to Henry Mlles and Mary JOHNSON. Thomas raised his family in Upshur and Lewis Counties, WV. Dr. C. Sue Mlles, 100 Crystal Drive, Dryden, NY 13053