QUERIES

Need information on William Hall Wilson (1783-1863). Born in Virginia, probably the son of John. Married Jane (McCampbell) (1790-1850) in Rockbridge Co. in 1811. Gave their children surnames as middle names, such as: Quillen or McQuillen, Porter, McFarland, Orbison and Brown. Samuel Wilson that married Priscilla Fleming may have been an uncle. William and Jane lived on Kerr's Creek before coming to Randolph Co., WV. in 1829. Phyllis E. Daniels, Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253.


I would like to hear from anyone doing research on the Ruckman family that originated from Samuel Ruckman , born 1643 in Wales and died in Long Island, NY. A great grandson, David B. Ruckman, migrated to Highland County, Va. and settled in lower Back Creek Valley about 1784. with his wife, Susannah (Little) Ruckman. Need children of Samuel and his son, Thomas, and of Thomas' son, James Ruckman. Contact Phyllis Daniels, Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253.


Need information on Michael Daugherty, born Donagal, Ireland. Came to America ca. 1770 and settled on Knapps Creek, Pocahontas Co., Va. Married Margaret McClintic or McClintock in Augusta Co., Va.. Need birth and death dates of Margaret. Margaret's parents were William McClintock who's will was probated May 17, 1785, in Augusta Co. and Martha (Scott) McClintock, daughter of Robert Scott. Who was her mother? Phyllis Daniels, Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253.


Looking for the ancestors of William D. Daniels Jr. born in New Jersey 1772 and lived his young life in Hampshire Co., Va. He came to Randolph Co. around 1794 with a brother, Jonathan, and 2 sisters, Phoebe and Nancy. Jonathan married Mary Channel daughter of Joseph and Judith (Hodges) Channel and probably went to Licking Co., Ohio. Phoebe married Abner McClain or McLain in 1807 and Nancy married David Whitman in 1799. There was a William Daniels, Sr. with a family of 9 in the 1782 census of Hampshire Co. and a Mary Daniels with a family of 8 in 1784 census of Hampshire Co.. Does anyone know anything about this family? Phyllis E. Daniels, Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253.


Need parents, siblings, etc. of Elijah ROLLINS, RAWLINGS, etc who married Elizabeth McGill in Prince Georges County, MD in 1778 and of Elijah ROLLINS who had land grant Buckhannon River early 1800s David Armstrong, 201 Graham St., Elkins, WV, 26241


QUERY - MILLER FAMILY

  1. MILLER, JOHN, b. 1733 was with the Minear Colony at St George. His children were: ANDREW, MARTIN and SARAH. SARAH Married a MACE. Seek information on this MACE family.

  2. MILLER, ANDREW, b: Feb 25, 1760, son of John Miller. Married SARAH KOON (?) b. Jan 11, 1756/ d: Mar 4, 1840. They settled in Cove Dist, Barbour County and raised six children: John b. 1786 marr. Appolona Baker, (2? Mary b. 1789 marr. Martin Ridenour (3) Elizabeth b: 1792 marr: Jonathan Yeager (4) Andrew b. 1794 marr. Hester Ann Poling (5) Susanna b. 1797 marr. James Knotts (6) Sarah b. 1800 marr Jacob Shroyer

  3. Seek information on parents and siblings of SARAH KOON. Where was she born? Seek verification that KOON was her family name.

  4. MILLER, ANDREW, b. 1805 CA, marr PHEBE COBERLY, dau of Levi Coberly. They lived at Laurel Creek, Barbour County. Children: (1) Wesley b. 1838 marr Elizabeth Poling, (2) Margaret b. 1840, marr William Yoakem (3) Catherine b. 1841 (4) Susan E. b. 1843 marr. Michael Sturm (5) George M., b. 1845 marr Mary Catherine Stalnaker (6) Louisa E. marr Bud Poling. Seek information on parents and siblings of THIS Andrew Miller. Is he related to John Miller? Possibly a son of Martin Miller?

  5. MILLER, ELIZABETH b. 1792, Dau of Andrew & Sarah Koon Miller, marr JONATHAN YEAGER. Children: (1) Elizabeth b. 1817 marr John Daniels, (2) Mary marr. Abram Simon (3) Julia Anna b. 1819 marr. James Nutter, (4) Andrew b. 1822, (5) Nancy marr Wainsley, (6) Rachael b. 1825, marr. Joel Hartman, (7) George M. b. 1827 marr. Margret Jane Moores, (8) Eva K. marr. John Grimm. This family may have lived in Upshur County. Where buried? Who are their descendants? I would like to hear from descendants of anyone with info on the MILLER or connecting families of the above mentioned.

    Genevieve Miller McGilberry, 20307 Ort Kap Hwy E., Graham, WA, 98338


LOOKING FOR PARENTS OF SUSAN MARIAH McCAUSLAND b 11/11/1836 WHERE? CAME TO AMERICA AS A YOUNG GIRL m STEPHEN B. (PETE) POE. MARIAH DIED 5/14/i932. SHE IS BURIED AT PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CURCH CEMETERY, MONTROSE, WV. HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN:

SARAH EMMA (SALLIE) POE 1858-1926 m DANIEL H BARTLETT, WILLIAM MAC POE 1860-? m MARTHA, RORERT FLOYD POE 1862-1955, m OLIVE BELLE MOORE, VIRGINIA POE AND MISSOURI ELLEN POE 1872-1946 m EUGENE CAMPBELL. WANT DATE OF DEATH OF MY GREAT GREAT GRANDMOTHER, ANNA ELIZABETH (MARSTELLER) McLEAN B JUNE 24, 1768 m DANIEL.. McLEAN (1749-1843) m MARCH 2, 1791.

DONALYN S. DOWMAN, 24807 Electric Dr., Bay Village, OH, 44140-2718


Would LIKE to hear from anyone who has any information about the families, ancestors or descendants of the following:

JOSHUA QUICK born about 1800, married MILDRED FOSTER born about 1807. SARAH F. WAMSLEY born 14 Mar 1814, died 6 Jul 1897, married 22 Dec 1836 JACOB SNYDER born 15 Jan 1815, died Nov 1886. Especially need to determine parents of Sarah NANCY DAVIS born about 1826, married 22 Mar 1843 WILLIAM TAYLOR born about 1825, died about 1862. William was the son of WILLIS TAYLOR and SARAH CLARK. HENSLEY R. G. HARRIS born 30 Jun 1829 in Hanover Co., VA, died 31 Jan 1917 In Upshur Co., WV, married 3 Jul 1862 CAROLYN V. WOODSON born 1839 in Albemarie Co., VA, died in Upshur Co., WV. JOHN N. WAMSLEY born 1823, died 15 Jul 1870, married 25 Feb 1851 ELIZA YOKUM born 28 Feb 1823, died 15 Apr 1906, daughter of JACOB YOKUM, SR. and JANE WAMSLEY. Am also seeking information concerning ABEL PHARES, son of Robert. The last mention of his name found so far is in Robert's will probated in 1823.

Would also like to hear from anyone who is a descendant of ROBERT PHARES (1762-1823), progenitor of the Randolph County Phares family. I would like to add your family members to my files.

All correspondence will be acknowledged. Richard L. Phares, Sr., 2205 Rothmore Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35803-1465. Phone 205-881 6055


GRAHAM/GRIMES, CUNNINGHAM Seeking information on following: Where w as Mark Graham/Grimes, b. abt 1752 & d. l 834 Randolph Co., born? Who were his parents? Any known siblings? When and where were Mark Graham/Grimes and Nancy- Cunningham married? Is Nancy the mother of all of Mark's children or is she a second wife? Am particularly interested in whether she was mother of Elizabeth, b. abt 1786/7, and m. Samuel Degalmo, 1803, in Randolph Co. I w ill appreciate any information you can share. Jean E. Womelsduff, 13505 S.E. River Rd.-315, Portland, OR 97222-8097.


DEGARMO/DEGARMORE Seeking information on Samuel Degarmo, m. Elizabeth Graham/Grimes, l 8()3 in Randolph Co. When and where was he born? Who were his parents? Did he die before family left (W)VA? Did Elizabeth and the children travel straight to Illinois (she was there by 1839) or did they go by way of Randolph Co., Missouri where some of Elizabeth's brothers were? Will appreciate any information you can share. Jean E. Womelsduff, l3505 S.E. River Rd.-315, Portland, OR 97222-8097.


GAUNT, YEAGER; Ruth G. Mohr, Unit #202, 13940 Eagle Ridge Lakes Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33912. Email Ruth Mohr

Would like to hear from anyone who has any Information about the parents, siblings and ancestors of WILLIAM HILLCAR GAUNT (born 2 Apr 1802, Culpeper Co., VA - died 21 Feb 1877, Barbour Co, WV) William left Culpeper Co, VA sometime after May 1850 and settled In Barbour Co, WV. WILLIAM HILLCAR GAUNT married CATHERINE YEAGER 30 Jun 1853 - place unknown. CATHERINE YEAGER was born 24 Oct 1820, place unknown and died 8 Apr 1883 In Barbour Co., WV. William and Catherine had 5 known children, all born In Barbour Co., WV: William Andrew, Elizabeth Catherine, Lucinda Ellen (Shaffer), JAMES ALPHEUS, and Margaret Syivia (DeMoss). Who were the parents, siblings and ancestors of CATHERINE YEAGER?????


FINDLEY/FINLEY, GOODWIN:Ruth G. Mohr, Unit #202, 13940 Eagle Ridge Lakes Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33912. Email Ruth Mohr

Looking for additional information for ADAM FINDLEY/FINLEY who married JANE GOODWIN 10 Apr 1810 in Harrison Co., WV. Adam and Jane were the parents of: 1) William m. Emiline Cole, 2) Francis m. Mary Taylor, 3) JOHN L. FINDLEY m. DEBORAH ANN HART, 4) Levi m. Emmaline Kittle, 5) Mary Jane m. Thomas J. Sharps.


ENGLAND,ALEXANDER: Ruth G. Mohr, Unit #202, 13940 Eagle Ridge Lakes Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33912. Email Ruth Mohr

Seeking information on siblings, ancestors and descendants of HENRY ENGLAND, SR. (born 1794, Randolph Co, WV - died ca. 1869, Barbour Co, WV) married 3 Jul 1813 at Primitive Baptist Church, Randolph Co, WV to MARY ALEXANDER (born about 1797 in VA, daughter of ELIAS ALEXANDER). The children of HENRY and MARY (ALEXANDER) ENGLAND were: 1) WILLIAM ENGLAND m. MARY ANN BOOTH, 2) Harriet m. Isaac Morrison, 3) Baylus m. Rebecca Wright, 4) Henry, Jr. m. Jane ?, 5) Elias m. Rosa ?, 6) Susannah m. Absolom Digman, 7) Jonathan m. Elma ?, 8) Druscella m. John L. Sayres, 9) Oliver, 10) Albert m. Ary England.


LAKE, SMITH Seek INFORMATION on parents of Thomas Noble Marshall LAKE, born 1885. Also any information on parents of Mozel SMITH, born 1842, his spouse, both probably born Barbour County area. Had child Martha J. Lake born 1866. All letters answered. Joanne Scott Day, 13092 Thunder Road, King George, VA, 22485


NEW ADDRESS FOR info on POLING, STURM GAINER CHANNELL, KERNS Wayne Kuntze, 1S700 Blakewood Court, Winfield, ILL, 60190


HARRIS HYMES, GAINER, WESTFALL, BAUGHMAN, Stalnaker. Wilmouth, Phillips, FITZWATER Seek parents of Simeon HARRIS (1761-1857); Huldah Harris HYMES (1785-after 1850); George Hymes (1775-after 1850); Who were parents and spouse of John Hymes (wp Hardy County 1837)?; seek parents of Nancy Black GAINER, wife of Bryan K. Gainer (1778Md - 1865; does anyone have a descending chart to show the varioys inter-relationships of WESTFALL females? Will correspond with anyone interested in families listed above Sharah B. Childs, 802 Gail Court, Forest Hill, MD 21050


Editor's note: Yes, Sarah, I would like to see your article about Mary Harris Phillips.


PATTERSON, PULIN, SLAVIN

Grandmother Edith PATTERSON married John D. PULLIN in Marlington in 1899; She was daughter of John H. Patterson and Margaret E. SLAVIN, and a direct descendant of John Slavin who settled Meadowdale in the early 1700s. Any information appteciated

Patricia Gryder, 2011 Cliffman Circle, Huntsbille, AL, 35801


PROUDFOOT, WOODFORD, GOLDEN, MULLINS

Seeking information on William and Mahala (PROUDFOOT) WOODFORD, parents of James R. Woodford of Barbour Coutny; information on Marshell and Elizabeth (GOLDEN) MULLINS, parents of Rebecca Belle Mullins Woodford of Barbour County Joanne Scott Day, 13092 Thunder Road, King George, VA 22485


Editor's note: Joanne you will need to send your pedigree additions to the archivist Madeline Crickard via the group PO Box to get them added to the surname registry. Also, I will not be publishing a list of the members but one I imagine can be obtained from the secretary Ella Montony via the PO Box.


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