Queries, ARFHS V5 I4

SCHILENBURG: Thomas E. SCHILLENBURG, born Apr 1860 VA (WV) son of John W. and Sarah, married Mary E. CHISOLM, a native American in 1883 Garrett Co, Md. Her parents unknown but she was born 1870 Maryland. Her name was LENA Chisolm on marriage record. This couple lived Grant Co, WV at least until 1910. Children: Elma, 1884; Inez, 1888; Thomas E., 1891; Donald, 1895; Condo, 1877 and Mark G. 1900; By 1904 Thomas had remarried to Christie M., born 1879 Maryland. Was Mary deceased? Where was she buried? Any information on this family especially old stories, photographs, news clippings, obituaries, family bibles, etc. would he appreciated. Jim Lockhart, 227 Bennett St., Winter Springs, FL, 32702-2605. e-mail Jim@digigo.com

BOOTH / ENGLAND: Ruth G. Mohr, 14001 River Rd, Ft. Myers, FL 33905-7437 Would like to hear from anyone who has information on MARY ANN BOOTH (born about 1813 to James Booth II and Phoebe Osburn Booth). Mary Ann was first married to William Wood. On the 22 Jul 1836 in Randolph Co, WV she married WILLIAM ENGLAND (born about 1814 to Henry and Mary (Alexander) England - died about 1869) The children of William and Mary Ann were: Mary (Yeager); Drusella (Bolton); Susan (Sturm); Osa (Thompson); Nancy (Moore); MARTHA ELLEN (married JAMES COLUMBUS FINDLEY); Malenda; William (married Margaret Coontz; and James B

FINDLEY, GOODWIN: Ruth G Mohr, 14001 River Rd, Ft Myers, FL 33905-7437 Looking for additional information for ADAM FINDLEY/FINLEY who was married in Harrison Co, WV on 10 Apr 1810 to JANE GOODWIN (daughter of Francis and Lydia Goodwin). Adam and Jane were the parents of: William ( m. Emiline Cole); Francis (m. Mary Taylor); JOHN L. FINDLEY (m. Deborah Ann Hart); Levi (m. Emmaline Kittle); Mary Jane Findley (m. Thomas J. Sharps). Any information appreciated

FINDLEY / HART: Ruth G Mohr, 14001 River Rd., Ft Myers, FL 33905-7437 Seeking information on JOHN L. FINDLEY (born 22 Apr 1823 in Taylor Co, WV - died 5 May 1908, Barbour Co, WV). John was married in Randolph Co, WV on 30 Oct 1845 to DEBORAH ANN HART (born 26 Aug 1826 in Randolph Co, WV to JAMES MONTGOMERY and ELEANOR CHENOWETH HART. Deborah Ann died 28 Feb 1867 in Barbour Co, WV and is buried with her husband, John L in the Chenoweth Cemetery. The children of John L. and Deborah Ann (Hart) Findley were: JAMES COLUMBUS (m. Martha Ellen England); Francis; Page Blackburn; Hugh; Elizabeth Jane; Ira M.; Mary S.; Cora A.; Lydia E.; and Deborah

GOOD / SCHMUCKER: Ruth G Mohr, 14001 River Rd., Ft. Myers, FL 33905-7437 Need information on siblings, parents, ancestors and descendants of GEORGE GOOD (born 1805 - died 1853 in Shenandoah Co., VA). George was married in 1830 at Woodstock, VA to REBECCA SCHMUCKER (born 18 Mar 1815 in Shenandoah Co, VA, daughter of Johann Nicholas and Catherine (Heller) Schmucker died probably in Randolph Co, WV). Children of GEORGE and REBECCA GOOD were John Cornelius; John Nicholas; John Jacob, JOHN MOSHEIM (married Susan Elizabeth Simmons); Dorothy (Simpson); Ann; Catherine; and Arabella Francis (Fink). Most of the children eventually settled in Randolph and Barbour Counties, WV.

ENGLAND / ALEXANDER: Ruth G. Mohr, 14001 River Rd, Ft Myers, FL 33905-7437 Seeking information on siblings, ancestors and descendants of HENRY ENGLAND, SR. (born 1794, Randolph Co, WV - died about 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: WILLIAM ENGLAND (m. Mary Ann Booth); Harriet (m. Isaac Morrison); Baylus (m. Rebecca Wright); Henry, Jr. (m. Jane ? ); Elias (m. Rosa ?); Susannah (m. Absolom Digman); Jonathan (m. Elma ? ); Drusella (m. John L. Sayres); Oliver; Albert (m. Ary England).

GAUNT / YEAGER: Ruth G. Mohr, 14001 River Rd., Ft. Myers, FL 33905-7437 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 on the 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 Sylvia (DeMoss) Would appreciate any information on these lines.

HARPER, ELIZABETH: Seek info on Elizabeth Harper, b December 24, 1774 in North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac, Pendleton County, Virginia, d. December 20, 1817 AKA Ann Elizabeth Harper and possibly Eve Annis Elizabeth Harper. Elizabeth Harper married John Wood b: May 27, 1770 in Augusta (Tygart Valley, Virginia) or Rockingham County, Virginia d: 1864 in Vermilion Co. Illinois. Dale Walter, 12503 Thomas Young Ct, Herndon, VA 20171 ; e-mail: dwwalter@ix.netcom.com.

RAMAH (RAMEY), Rachel: Seek info on Rachel Ramah, b: March 01, 1743/44, possibly in Lorraine, France, d: August 29, 1822 in Ramah, Fayette County, Ohio or Pendleton County, Virginia. M. 1762 to Isaac Wood, b: December 26, 1729, possibly in Lancashire, England, d: April 21, 1803 in Timber Ridge-Brushy Run farm, Pendleton Co, Virginia Dale Walter, 12503 Thomas Young Ct., Herndon, VA 20171; e-mail: dwwalter@ix.netcom.com.

WOOD, ISAAC: Seek info on Isaac Wood, b: December 26, 1729, possibly in Lancashire, England, d: April 21, 1803 in Timber Ridge-Brushy Run farm, Pendleton Co., Virginia. M. 1762 in Virginia to Rachel Ramah, b: March 01, 1743/44, possibly in Lorraine, France, d: August 29, 1822 in Ramah, Fayette County, Ohio or Pendleton County, Virginia Dale Walter, 12503 Thomas Young Ct., Herndon, VA 20171; e-mail: dwwalter@ix.netcom.com

WALTER, SIMON: Seek info on Simon WALTER, b June 25, 1770, possibly Pennsylvania or Baltimore, MD, d. March 14, 1846, Barbour County, (West) Virginia. M. Ann Maria Lower, b 1765, possibly Pennsylvania or Maryland, d Dec 4, 1842, Barbour County, (West) Virginia Dale Walter, 12503 Thomas Young Ct., Herndon, VA 20171; e-mail: dwwalter@ix.netcom.com.

McGINNIS / DEAHL: Seek information on John Peter McGINNIS, born Ireland 1808, came to USA 1825, married Barbara DEAHL in 1843. She was born in Pennsylvania. Their daughter Susannah McGINNIS CANFIELD MURPHY born 1851 was my grandmother. Neva Rees, 7040 Green Ridge Rd SE, Dennison, OH, 44621-9381

JOHN FUNK, MARTIN FUNK: Seeking information on John Funk who was living at Stoverstown, Fredrick County, VA in 1762 when his son Martin was born The family moved to Hagerstown, MD in 1763 or 1764 arid then to Westmoreland County, PA in about 1771. Martin left Pennsylvania in 1799 and settled in Scioto County (Portsmouth), OH where he died in 1838. John probably died in PA, but haven't been able to find a record. Carolyn Cobb, 281 Gardenia Drive N., Salem, OR 97303-6023; e-mail: clatsie@aol.com

REED FAMILY: Hosannah "Hazan" Reed b. abt. 1845 - Pendleton Co., Va. m. 22 Oct. 1663 to Wm. H. Helmick and she d. 24 Oct 1888 - St. George, Tucker, W.Va. She was d.o. John W. and Catharine (Hoover) Reed. John b. abt. 1820? m. Bond dated 21 June 1887 and he d. ? Dec. 1887 - Mouth of Seneca, Pdln Co, W.Va. Their 10-13 ch. were born between 1841 -1863. The were Ines, Sarah; Hozannah (my 2nd Gt.Grandmother); Mary A.; Nancy; Dorothy; Eliza; Sylvanaus; Elizabeth; Mary C.; Catharine J.; Joseph A.; John W., Jr. I got this from 1850 -1880 census. They lived on Alleghany Mt. And Union Twp., Pendleton Co., W. Va. Who were John W. Reed and Catharine Hoover's parents??? I would be glad to exchange info. with you. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Helen Fest - 406 Forest Dr., Bridgeport, W. Va. 26330-9530.

HERRON, HOUSE, McCAULEY or TAYLOR: We would like to correspond with anyone who is working on the HERRON, HOUSE, McCAULEY or TAYLOR families of Central West Virginia. Oral Garvin, 8040 Antigua Rd. S.W., Sherrodsville, OH 44675

 

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