Barbour County Queries 2008




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Sandy Hall 2 April 2008
BUSSEY
I have ancestors that were married in Randolph Co. West Virginia July 12, 1810. I found a list of Randolph marriages while researching my family. The names are Hezekiah Bussey and Fanny Knotts. I believe that Fanny's last name is Cross and not Knotts. Hezekiah was born in Virginia in 1789 and his father was John Bussey. Family papers say that his father was born in England and came to the U.S. before the Revolution and settled in Virginia. Hezekiah had a brother, John, who was killed in the War of 1812, and sisters, Mary, who married a Black from Virginia and Annie, who married Benjamin Ashby. I am trying to locate information on Hezekiah's father, John, and his unknown wife.
Thanks for any help, Sandy Hall

William (Jerry) Robinson 2 April 2008
PROUDFOOT
I am looking to purchase the book on the Proudfoot Family of Barbour County, West Virginia. There were only 400 copies printed and it's impossible to find. I am willing to pay for a copy.
William (Jerry) Robinson
6138 Rohrersville Road
Boonsboro, MD 21713-2749
301-432-5975
Robby1938 @ msn.com

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

Charlotte Spencer 1 April 2008
ANTEL
Sylvia Antel, born in Phillipi, WV in 1898, I am having a hard time trying to find anything on her family living/dying in the area.

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!

Jacqueline Willard 3 March 2008
GRUBB
Seeking information on my grandfather's family. Father-Dellie Grubb
Mother- Bertha B. Grubb
(son) - Lester Richard Grub (my grandfather) born on April 5, 1918. Had numerous brothers and sisters. His father had numerous children with other woman from what I have been told. Lester Grubb was born in County of Barbour, WV. We did not have the original birth certificate and was found in papers after my grandfather's death stating a copy was attained on September 15, 1941. He lived in WV till age of 15 - 16 years old and did not graduate high school. I would like get as much information on the Grubb Family as possible.

Arlene Little 3 March 2008
CRITES - PHILLIPS - PROUDFOOT
I am looking for information on my paternal grandmother. Her name was Mary CRITES born in Philippi, W.Va., 24 Aug 1902, died in Philippi 13 Oct 1975.

I know she was married to Ira PROUDFOOT and then Franklyn PHILLIPS. I also know she had two children with Ira PROUDFOOT: Camden and Marilyn.

Could you provide me with information on other children she may have had and if she had any siblings? Her parents were Marcellous CRITES and Savannah STRADER, both of West Virginia.

Thank you for any help you can provide to me.
Arlene Little

Peggy Myers 19 February 2008
HIGGINS
On November 21, 2007, a query from Sharon Pearce was issued. I'm interested in contacting Her concerning this family. My 4 great grandmother is Marie Rachel Higgins Ray, daughter of Levi and Rachel Hannah Higgins. I'm most interest in finding out more on the children of this pair. If this is a liable source, I would welcome an e-mail from her. Thanks for your help.

Karen 13 February 2008
HOLLEN - ZINN
I am trying to find someone who may know of my GG-Grandfather, Col. Wellington HOLLEN, I have papers showing he married Elizabeth ZINN, on September 20, 1860, in Barbour County. This was his second marriage. If you or anyone knows of this ZINN family, please send me an email.
Thanks for your help..
Karen

Donna French 9 February 2008
MAYLE
My Name is Donna E (Mayle) French, I'm just looking for information for my family tree. My Father Was Donnie Lee Mayle His parents were: Gillespie & Laura Geneva (Pritchard) Mayle His Brothers are: Arlus E Mayle, Henry Dean Mayle, Bretsel Mayle, Charles Mayle, Laura Faye (Mayle) Cherrine. One 1/2 brother Raymond Mayle

Martha Payne Tucker 4 February 2008BOSWORTH - CORPENING - PAYNE
I am the great-granddaughter of John BOSWORTH, MD of Barbour County. Does anyone know our lineage BEFORE John BOSWORTH? My father, John Gardner PAYNE, was John BOSWORTH's son, John Edward's, son. My late uncle, Edward Corpening PAYNE, was named after John BOSWORTH's first wife. I would love to hear from other PAYNEs related to John BOSWORTH.
Martha

Leigh Gatewood 7 January 2008
PRICE
I am interested in seeing if anyone has a photo of William George Washington Price, brother of Isaac "no arms" Price, son of William Price. My father passed away last January 16th and he is a Price descendant. Isaac is the 2nd great grandfather to my father Paul Roger Price. In a cedar chest I found a civil war tintype of a soldier. He is a Union soldier and his markings are of a 1st Sergeant. William G W Price entered into the 15 West Virginia Infantry at this ranking. I would love to confirm the identity of this man. Although I am pretty sure it is Wm. GW Price, I would love to compare faces to the real ancestor. Thanks for all your help.

Robert Bonar 4 January 2008
Philippi Colored High School
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 as late as 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.

Diana W. 2 January 2008
BOOTH - CARR - SEELEY
looking for information on the Carr and Booth families. Emeline (Emiline) Carr, daughter of David Carr and Sarah ? born abt 1833 believed to be in Phillippi.

Emeline married Isaac Booth, also of Barbour county, born 1818

Monica Pratt 2 January 2008
COSTILOW - PRATT
My husbands great, great grandparents were supposed to have been married in Barbour Co on 3/25/1862. His name was Irving Dexter Pratt and hers was Rebecca Costilow. I am looking for verification of this information, and if listed any parents' names for Irving. I'm stuck on him in my research. I do know that he was born in 1838, either in Taylor, Barbour, or Marion Co. If you can provide any other assistance besides the marriage info, or maybe point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it! Thanks, Monica Pratt
Note from M.Lew: I find their marriage is recorded in Barbour County, the complete record may contain parent's names and other information:
Pratt, Irvin
Costlow, Rebecca 25 Mar 1862

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