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William (Jerry) Robinson
2 April 2008
Taylor Drain Cemetery
I am one of the Trustees of the Taylor Drain Cemetery in Barbour Co. I have a 1933 list of those people buried at Taylor Drain. I am looking for photos of the old Methodist Church which once stood there and information such as birth certificates, death certificates or any information that relatives may wish to share for an upcoming book on The Taylor Drain Cemetery. Also we are looking for help in the renovation of the cemetery.
William (Jerry)Robinson
6138 Rohresville Road
Boonsboro, MD 21713-2749
301-432-5975
Robby1938 @ msn.com
Ellen Jenkins
5 March 2008
Meadowville
I am looking for the original owners and construction date for
the two-story brick house located on the west side of the intersection of
CR-92 and CR-9 in Meadowville. I am also interested in any history anyone
has on this house. I am also researching two other vacant houses (one in
Kirt and one along Koontz Hollow). If anyone can be of assistance, it
would be greatly appreciated!
William J. Robinson
Tuesday March 14, 2006
Taylor's Drain Cemetery
I have just set up a non-profit association for the Taylor's
Drain Cemetery in Barbour County, WV. The West Virginia Methodist
Conference is now in the process of deeding the cemetery over to the
association. We will be repairing tombstones; filling in graves; putting
up a fence and gate; and improving the grounds as needed. We are looking
for old photos, records, newspaper articles, etc. for the possible
publication of the history of the church and of those people buried in the
cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.
You can e-mail me or mail the information to:
William J. Robinson
Taylor's Drain Cemetery Association, Inc.
6138 Rohrersville Road
Boonsboro, MD 21713-2749
or feel free to call after 7:00 p.m.
Ron Kuzemchak
Thursday December 22, 2005
HEISLEY - WEAVER -
'HEISLEYWOOD'
John HEISLEY WEAVER - philadelphia businessman - supposedly had several coal mines in
Barbour and Preston counties (1890-1930). One mine / town was supposedly called
'HEISLEYWOOD'- anyone know of its location? JHW was also a 'president' of the
West Virginia Northern Railroad at some point!
Freda Windle
Saturday July 2 2005
Moatsville info
I need directions to Moatsville and its cemetery. My ggggrandmother Sarah Frey Annon is buried
there with other relatives. Any help is appreciated.
Robert Bonar
Monday April 18 2005
High Schools
I am looking for information regarding a black high school once operated in Philippi. The only
thing I know about the school is that it was in operation during the 1939-40 school year, when it
was listed as "Colored High School" in the state educational directory. I would appreciate any
information (dates of operation, name of school, mascot and school colors). I would also like to
hear from someone who knows the histories of Belington, Kasson, and Philippi high schools and
may have pictures of them.
Emily Cary
Weds March 30 2005
Churches in Nestorville c.1887
I am writing a book about my grandmother's experiences as the wife of a
West Virginia minister and am eager to know what churches existed in
Nestorville at the time of her marriage to Rev. Millard Fillmore Pritchard
in October 1887 and if they are still in use. My grandfather later
transferred to the West Virginia Methodist Conference, but I believe that
his Nestorville charge was a United Brethren Church. His first wife,
Margaret (Maggie) Cerilda Kelley, died in childbirth January 12, 1887 at
age 22, leaving two children. Incidentally, I see that his initials are
incorrectly listed as N. E. Pritchard in the records of Nestorville
Cemetery, Barbour County, no doubt because they had become indistinct on
her gravestone by the time it was enumerated. He was named for U.S.
President Millard Fillmore; thus, his initials were M. F. Pritchard. He
married my grandmother, Rosa Bell Nestor, a member of his church, within
the year and they had three children of their own, one being my father,
Ernest Markwood Pritchard.
Sincerely, Emily Pritchard Cary, EmpCary@cox.net
Susan Crites
Thu December 30 2004
Notable West Virginians in the Civil War
I am writing abook about Notable West Virginians in the Civil War and wondered who was the
most notable Union and most notable Confederate in the Civil War. Any help would be much
appreciated.
Christy Heatherly
Thu November 25 2004
Hackers Creek
I am interested in the settlements on Hackers Creek in Barbour County. Any information would
be appreciated.
Surnames: HEATHERLY - SWIGER - WILLIAMS.
Robert Ryczak
Mon May 10 2004
CENTURY
My great grandfather, Robert BERNOSKY, a Hungarian immigrant, died
in a coal mine near Century, WV, around Sept 1903, 3 months before my
grandfather was born. Don't know if he's still in the mine or was buried
elsewhere. Looking for details about the town, the mine, local Hungarian
immigrant life, how Hungarians found out about coal mines in WV, who brought
them there, any local mine disasters around that time and place.
Maureen Richie
October 27 2003
BRUSHY FORK
Hi, can anybody please help me? My great grandmother used to live
in Barbour County, and when she was a little girl she attended Brushy Fork
Church. She was born in 1893. I am presuming then it would date back
before the early 1900's. Please email at mrichie@westco.net. Also please
put Brushy Fork in the subject line.
Thanks, Maureen
Martha Boone
Sun October 26 2003
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY in BARBOUR
COUNTY
I would like some information regarding the black population in Barbour
county. I was born in Galloway, West Virginia. My fathers surname was
Johnson and my mothers maiden name was Cosby. I would like to know if
anyone has done any research or has any history of the black families that
resided in Galloway or Brownton West Virginia. My family all graduated from
Philippi High or Philip Barbour High School. I would appreciate any
information.
Nanette Forrester
June 3 2003
TACY
Does anyone know how the town of Tacy got it's name, or any of it's
history. Thank you.
Ralph P. Bennett
April 21 2003
ELK
I am doing research on Draper Trimble who enlisted in Company D,
20th Virginia Cavalry on May 1, 1863.
His place of enlistment was listed as 'ELK', West Virginia. In Barbour
there is no longer an Elk town name. There is an Elkwater. I have seen "Elk
Twp" listed in birth, death registers. Can anyone help me sort out this
place of enlistment. Are or were the place names interchangable or separate?
Do you know the exact location Of Elk? Any assistance would be greatly
appreciate. Thanks, Ralph Bennett
Howard Ashenfelter
Feb 27 2003
ASHENFELTER HOUSE
Does anyone have any information on the family that owned the
Ashenfelter house, spelled Ashenfidter in the "Walking tour" section of the
Barbour County Home Page? Col. Kelley was taken there after being wounded during the Civil
War battle in Philippi.
Does anyone know what became of Jacob Ashenfelter who owned the
house? Did Jacob die? Was he killed during the war? How about his son Thomas? What became
of him? Jacob Ashenfelter was my grgr grandfather. What happened to the family and the house
after the Civil War battle.
I know what happened to the son, from whom I'm descended, but nothing of the
rest of the family. When did the family come to the county? Any information
would be appreciated. Howard Ashenfelter E-mail:ashenfel@westco.net
Anna Ringler
Sep 13 2002
Barbour County Natural Gas Company
I am seeking information on the Barbour County Natural Gas Company. Whether it changed
names, was sold, anything. We have stocks from this company dating from 1921-1925 any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Phil Phillips
Sun Nov 11 2001
Phillips Fort
Does anyone have any information on the Phillips Fort that was
located at Meadowville, Barbour County, WV.
Thanks, Phil Phillips, E-mail:pphillips@citynet.net
Lulu Grubb
Tue Aug 21 2001
The town of Claude, Barbour County
Does anyone have any information on the town named Claude in Barbour County? How did the
town get its name? Was there a mine or a mill or was it always farms? My husband and I found
Claude Road. We stopped and asked where the town was and we were told the whole area was
Claude. Any information will be appreciated. E-mail: lulugrubb@webtv.net
James F. Wisecup
Tues May 22 2001
BIGGS
Dr. William BIGGS lived on a farm near Laurel Hill. His farm was in between the north and
south
in the Battle of laurel Hill. Can anyone pinpoint the location of this farm for me?
Thanks! E-mail:wisecup@ameritech.net
Lee F. McGee
Tue Jan 30 2001
Taylor's Drain Church
Does anyone know anything about layministers in the Methodist church in Barbour
County? In particular, I'm looking for pastors or ministers, ordained or
otherwise, of the Taylor's Drain Church. I know that Thomas Proudfoot
was at least one, but if anyone has any idea of others please let me
know. I'm particulaly interested in the mid 1800's. Also, does anyone
know what would have happened to the records of the Taylor's Drain church
after the tornado in the 1940's? I'd also be interested in any pictures
anyone might be willing to share of that area after the tornado. Thanks
again, all! Lee lmcgee@bee.net
Ed Bennett
Wed Jan 17 2001
I enjoyed reading about Barbour County, West Virginia. I have been trying to find
information on the vote of the present West Virginia counties to leave Virginia and form
their own state. Do you have a county by county vote tally, and were any of the
counties west of the border counties loyal to Virginia? Have there been any books
published on the proceedings? Thank you very much for your time. Edward Bennett/Roanoke,
VA, E-mail: ebennett@bellatlantic.net
Sandra DeVault
Tue Jan 16 2001
Philippi Covered Bridge
I am trying to locate information on how long it took to build the original covered bridge
at Philippi? E-mail:skd54@westco.net
Ralph Appy
Mon Oct 30 2000
COFFMAN, Kasson WV
My mother was a Coffman whose family came from Kasson area: William, Henry,
George etc. I noticed a reference to an article written by "the Coffmans" in
the Kasson home page and was wondering where I might obtain a copy.
Appreciate any help you could provide. Ralph Appy
Dave Copenhaver
Sun Aug 20 2000
Elk City Mayors
Looking for a list of the previous mayors of Elk City, Barbour
County, WV, c. 1870.
Thanks, Dave Copenhaver Sr. E-mail: dlcope@sgi.net
Wes Shaffer
Wed Jul 19 2000
Photos of Barbour Civil War soldiers
Wanted: Photos of Barbour Civil War soldiers. I am completing a history of
Barbour County during the Civil War and would like to include portraits of
soldiers who served from the county. If you have a photo, please contact
Wes Shaffer at shaffers@home.net
Lee F. McGee
Wed Jul 19 2000
The Hall Mill
Does anyone have any photos/memories/stories about the Hall mill, built by
David Hall? It was along the Buckhannon River, on the west side, just south
of where the new bridge is being constructed. Thanks, Lee F. McGee
lmcgee@bee.net
Suzanne Hurtado
Tue Jul 18 2000
Brownton
Do you not have any available information on Brownton, WV in Barbour
County. I grew up there and attended Mt. Vernon Elementary school and
Philippi Jr High and Philip Barbour HS. I am starting to accumulate
information on my family history and would like to see some information
relative to this town. It was unincorporated and had a thriving coal mining
industry at one time. Thanks for any information you can provide. E-mail:
Hurtado_Suzanne@prc.com
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