Looking for information on Thomas Devericks Sr., of Shaws Fork, Bullpasture Mountain, Pendleton County, WV. His will was proven 1812. Who was his wife? Daughter Margaret married _____ Bodkins; daughter Mary married _____ Hodge; Who were Bodkin and Hodge? Where and when was Thomas Devericks Sr. born? Who were his parents?
Helen K. Fest, 406 Forest Dr., Bridgeport, WV, 26330-9530
Seek information on Anna Hart, born c1797 (said to have come from Richmond, VA and/or SC). She married Washington SEE, in 1814 (possibly in KY), and later moved to Monroe Co., MO area.
Submitted by Helen L. See, 18 Bayswater Pl., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Seek any information on the parents of Abel GRIFFITH, born circa 1740, and had about 19 kids by two wives. 2nd wife named Magdalen, and Griffiths lived at Mossey Creek, Augusta County, near Bridgewater, VA. What was Magdalen's maiden name? Who were parents of Abel and Magdalen? Who were there parents of Mary BEASLEY who married Caleb Griffith?
Seek any information on Sebastian WOLF of Jennings Gap, Augusta County, in Augusta by 1780, had tavern license 1787, indicted for horse theft same year. Married Catherine Cook. Who were her parents, who were his parents?
David Armstrong, 201 Graham Street, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
What was the maiden name of Mary, wife of John HYRE Jr. of Buckhannon? What was the maiden name of Patience, wife of John Hyre Sr.? Was St. the father of John Jr.? Does anyone have a list of the children of Jacob "shaking Jake" Hyre of Buckhannon area?
David Armstrong, 201 Graham Street, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
Need information on Sarah Mace supposedly the daughter of Henry and Ann (Currence) Mace. Sarah was born Jan. 11, 1796, and married Jesse Wamsley ca. 1817. Their son, John Wamsley married an Eliza and lived near Mingo. Does anyone know what her maiden name was?
Phyllis E. Daneils, Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253.
Seek any information about the origins of Patrick and Anna MAHAR who came to Randolph County about 1805. Where did they come from? Were they related to Reuben TAYLOR who held land with Patrick Mahar? Was Anna married before?
David Armstrong, 201 Graham Street, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
Would like complete list of burials in Talbott Cemetery, Barbour County; Am looking for information on Ephraim McCauley, born 1829, married Rebecca, daughter of Job and Nancy (Thompson) Robinson, and all related families in Harrison, Barbour, and Randolph Counties. Looking for children of Sarah McCauley who married George Anderson. They were: ?Hensidow?, born 1868; George E., born 1871-72; Allen L. born 1870; Sarah married 2nd John R. George in 1875, 3rd Daniel Sipe ca 1899, and 4th J. W. Wyatt ca 1922. Who were Ephraim McCauley parents? Any help on any of above would be appreciated.
Judi Spencer, 1787 Massilon Rd., Akron, OH, 44312
Looking for the ancestors of "Little John" Mullennix, whose father was Henry. He married Lou Verne "Verna" Snider (1874-1904), daughter of Stephen A. and Sara Melissa (McKinley) Snider. Verna was first married to Marie (Maurice?) Lodge. Children of Verna and Marie included Iva (b. 1889), who married Bill Greynolds; and G. Forest Lodge (b. 1891), who married Iva Belle Eckard. "Little John" is differentiated from "Big John", who was John Buckhannon Mullennex, son of George and Sarah (Simmons) Mullenax. John and Verna's children included William Oral (1900-1962), who married Ona Beryl (Wise); Larcey Arnold (1901-1973), who married Dessie May Wamsley; and Bernard "Bert" Ivan, who married (1) Hazel Pitts, and (2) Margaret White. Some of their children continue to live in or near Ritchie County, WV. Don and Gerry (Mullenix) Richards, RD2, Box 128A, Harrisville, WV 26362.
Seeking information on Bennett Phillips m. Anne Fitzwater. When and where was he born? Who were his parents? Also, seeking info on Malinda Poling m. Solomon Skidmore. When and where was she born? Who were her parents? Will appreciate any information you can share and will answer all correspondence.
Nena Hanson, 380 Morehouse Rd., Easton, CT 06612
Carolyn Bodkins, Po Box 29, Norton, WV, 26285
Seek information on the family of Frederick THORN, in Hardy County 1784, died in Pendleton County 1801. Who were his parents and siblings? Did his widow Catherine remarry? It is though the she will be found with a second husband in Barbour County about 1810. Does anyone have a Barbour County ancestor with an unknown wife Catherine born about 1770 who might fit that profile?
Would like to know what THORN married a daughter of Michael WILFONG of Pendleton County, WV. Seek others with knowledge of Michael Wilfong.
David Armstrong, 201 Graham Street, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
My ancestor Elias Varner married Mercy Whiting, probably in Pocahontas County, WV area. Children: Robert Whiting Varner, born about 1834; Adam, a Civil War Vet; Samuel; John; and Lee. Would like to know more about this family and any earlier family members that might have also been in the area.
Kim Policastro, 613 S. 7th Street,, Youngwood, PA, 15697
Benjamin PHILLIPS married Phebe WALKER. His parents Thomas and Nancy Phillips, hers George and Sarah Walker. What were the maiden names of Nancy, wife of T. Phillips, and Sarah, wife of George Walker? Who were the Walker and Phillips grandparents?
David Armstrong, 201 Graham Street, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
Joseph Wamsley, Sr.'s 1st. wife was Eve. Does anyone know who her parents were? I am told she was NOT a daughter of Abraham Skidmore, Sr. He married 2nd., Feb. 6, 1806, to Martha "Patsy" Jamison/Jameson. Who were her parents?
Contact Phyllis E. Daneils Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253
Need parents of John S. Kerns who married Lizia White and Margaret Montony Bible, w/o George Bible. Need parents of Phebe Smith Kerns, mother of French S. Kerns of Job, WV.
David L. Cunningham, 614 Chisolm Ave, Bridgeport, AL, 35740
Would like to hear from anyone having information on the 17th Virginia Cavalry. I am looking for a William Wilson that was mustered in August 25, 1862, at Hillsboro, Pocahontas Co., WV., by Capt. Tannennor.
Phyllis E. Daniels, Rt. 1, Box 176, Beverly, WV 26253.
I am seeking information on the Daniel and Catharine Zirkle family listed in the 1850 Census of Barbour Co. VA (WV) with children Martha, Lewis, Oliver and Jacob. I am seeking the parents of Catharine Zirkle and her family line.
Would like to hear from anyone who has information about families or ancestors of the following African American, Native American, or Caucasian families:
Elizabeth EMANUEL, born c1776 VA, died after 1870 Pendleton County, WV. What was here maiden name or husbands name? What connection to her was Philis MANUEL, born about 1790, living in Pendleton with DYRE family in 1860?
George EMANUEL, son of Elizabeth, born 1821, died after 1860, married Caucasian Malinda _______. born 1826 in Cherry Grove area, Pendleton County. Children (among others) Sarah married George STEWART; Alice Jane married John LINDSAY; Lucy married James CHRISTIAN (CHRISTIE); who were parents or siblings of George Stewart, and from what county? Who were parents or siblings of John LINDSAY mentioned above who came from Orange County, VA? Who were parents of James A. CHRISTIE, living in Elias DYRE household in Pendleton County 1880, but married Lucy Emanuel as CHRISTIAN in 1900? Death record in Dayton, OH in 1911 shows parents as James A. Christie and Susan TOLIVER. Tamur A. STEWART, born about 1820 and died in Pocahontas County after 1900? Who were parents and siblings of Randolph HARRIS, born 1849 Cumberland County, VA, married Lucy MOORE, born 1859 Rockbridge County, VA? They married 1882 and had daughter Minnie Belle. Understand they had another daughter and son who died young. What were their names? James ALEXANDER born 1854, died after 1900 in Pocahontas County. Married Catherine ______. born 1870, died after 1920. Entire family from Rockbridge County, VA. What was Catherine's maiden name? Would like more information.
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