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Surnames: GILBERT JOHNSON
Submitter: Betty Johnson (betjo@vci.net)
Date: 03 Jan 2000

I am looking for information on HARRISON GILBERT. He was born in W.Va. about 1875/80. He married Rosa Johnson of Johnson Co. Ky. In 1899 they were living in Boyd Co. Ky. If anyone has any info. I would appreciate it. Thank you. Betty Johnson

Surnames: DAVIS BUTCHER CRABTREE SPALDING
Submitter: Muncey/Muncy (davidmuncey@aol.com)
Date: 04 Jan 2000

My Great Grandfather is buried in Mingo Co. His name is Issac or Isom Muncey or Muncy. If any one knows of a location of his resting place, please e-mail me. Any other information on the Muncey/Muncy name will be appreciated. thank you, David E. Muncey

Surnames: MAY HANNAH
Submitter: Pam Fry (franklinenergy@netscape.net)
Date: 06 Jan 2000

Looking for information about Mary Hannah (maiden name) May and William Henry May. Birth certificate (1880 - 1900) or marriage certificate (1900 - 1910) information preferably.

Surnames: NEWSOME, CLIFFORD SR SARTIN, MARY FRANCES NEWSOME VANCE, LUCY NEWSOME, TERRY WAYNE NEWSOME, CLIFFORD JR
Submitter: Ginny Newsome Smith (Ginny_s51)
Date: 12 Jan 2000

Looking for information on biological family. Newsome who lived on Marrowbone Creek, with family having lived on Jenny's Creek , and Logan County town of Ethel.

Surnames: GRIFFITH ALLEN GRIFFIS STONE COOK SHORT
Submitter: Calvin Griffith (ccg@infinet.com)
Date: 13 Jan 2000

Am searching for relations of William Kelly Griffith,(griffis )have been told he lived in Mingo Co.1950s,. 1900 census of wyo.co.show the following. Elias Repass Griffis ( griffith ) Louise Ellen ( Allen )griffis William K. May Henry Have been told by others there may have been two or more additional children,the 1910 wyo.co. census did not show this family, The 1920 mingo co.census showed Elias ( now Elmer Griffith )living near Glen Alum (horse Hollow )With a new wife Anna Stone & 7 children,none of which were of the previous marriage,I am a grandson of that second family,Ispent most of my tender years at Tamcliff,went to Gilbert grade school,one teacher was Merdith Taylor,a great lady. Also while living at Tamcliff,frequently my uncle Carl Cook lived at Omar ( pinecreek )would drive to my grandfathers home at Tamcliff & take me to his home for visits with his children,his wife was Elsie,died last June age 98,thier children were Eugene,Elvin Emalene & Jerry m.Donna Vance

Surnames: PREECE SHEPPARD MAYNARD RUNYON
Submitter: Sherrie (cherecat@webtv.net)
Date: 15 Jan 2000

Loking for Preece,Sheppard,Maynard,Runyon connections My grandmother is Mary Arminda Preece Sheppard

Surnames: VARNEY MOORE QUEEN
Submitter: victoria (strawchic@aol.com)
Date: 15 Jan 2000

need any and all information on john varney and his son alexander varney. would appreciate any help on this family tree.

Surnames: COLLINS
Submitter: mary hughes (mhughes)
Date: 17 Jan 2000
URL: www.zoomnet.net

i hope some one can help me i am looking for my grand pas family .his name was tolbert collins he married ella hatfield she was sampt hatfields daughter

Surnames: BRADSHAW
Submitter: Charlie (chimdi@xwv.net)
Date: 18 Jan 2000

Looking for info on death and gravesite of James Grover Bradshaw, married Ollie Hall. They had three daughters. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: NEWSOM
Submitter: victoria (strawchic@aol.com)
Date: 19 Jan 2000

hi.....am looking for information on Charles Newsom, born 1/21/1899, and i am told he was in Logan, WV....he was a black man and his father lived and died in Nashville, TN, i believe. His name was John Newsom and he died in 1959 or 1960. Charles was married to Vivian Denny. If anyone can help, I would truly appreciate it. thanks

Surnames: STARR WARDEN
Submitter: Debbie (ilumitre@aol.com)
Date: 21 Jan 2000

I am searching for information on Virginia Starr who married George Warden in Mingo Co.WVA. Any info would be appreciated. Please email me directly.

Surnames: NELSON SANSOM WHITE CONTE YONTS SCOTTI COMBS JENT WRIGHT
Submitter: Dr. D. MacTavish (yonts@nii.net)
Date: 25 Jan 2000
URL: http://www.nii.net/~yonts

I'm seeking information on the NELSON and SANSOM family of Wayne, Mingo, and Logan Counties, West Virginia. The earliest relatives I've been able to trace are WALTER NELSON, born in 1876, and his wife JOSE (Josee/Josie?) SANSOM, born in Mingo County, West Virginia, probably in the 1870s. It's possible that Walter and Josie were married in Lawrence County, Kentucky (or perhap a surrounding county). Walter's mother's first name was RUTH (maiden name unknown) and she was born in 1853. Walter and Josie had at least three children: 1) OKEY NELSON, born in 1898. He married CORA WHITE (b. 1900) in April 1914, Logan County, WV. Cora's father's name was BENJAMIN WHITE and her mother's name was E. J. (maiden name: WHITE?). They had three known children: HOWARD NELSON (b. 1915); DELMAR NELSON (b. about 1916); and BABY NELSON (female, b. 1918). 2) BERTHA NELSON, born in 1901, in Wayne County, West Virginia. Bertha married SILVIO BRUNO CONTE, SR. (also known as "Sam Count," an americanization), on July 6, 1919, in Chauncey (Logan County), West Virginia. Bertha and Sam had four children in the cities of Richwood (Nicholas County), Mallory (Logan County), and Huntington (Cabell County), West Virginia: LUCILLE AMELIA CONTE (b. 1920), JOSEPH CONTE (b.1923), HAROLD "Red" CONTE (b. 1921), and FRANCIS CONTE (b. 1925). Bertha died in 1925 or 1926 in either West Virginia (or possibly Pennsylvania). 3) THOMAS NELSON, born 1909, possibly in Wayne County, WV. No other information. Additional possible pertinent information: Sam's second wife was DULCIE ELIZABETH WALKUP, born March 25, 1907, in Renick (Greenbriar County), West Virginia. Sam's parents were: CAMILLO CONTE, born about 1870, in Ponza, Italy(?) and FRANCESCA SCOTTI (americanized name: Francis Scott), also born in the 1870s, probably in Italy. Dulcie's parents were: OTIS R. WALKUP, born 1874 in Greenbriar County, WV, and UNA RUCKER, born 1884 in Greenbriar County, WV. Her grandparents were: JOSEPH A. WALKUP, born 1847 in Greenbriar County, WV, and MARTHA MELVESTA CORRELL, born 1848 in Greenbriar County, WV. Sam and Dulcie had eight children in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Sam died in 1975, in Detroit Michigan; Dulcie died in 1898, in Warren, Michigan. If you have any information on Walter Nelson, or any of the other individuals mentioned above, please e-mail me directly at: yonts@nii.net Thank you. Dr. D. MacTavish

Surnames: WHITE STONE DESKINS SHEPPARD HALL EVANS
Submitter: Norman W. Daniels (sce03671@mail.wvnet.edu)
Date: 25 Jan 2000

Researching the Ancestors, and Decendants of Rubin White, b.1840 and Emily Stone b.1846, daughter of Levi Stone, and Francis Sheppard.

Surnames: HANNAH
Submitter: Calvin Hannah (channah@zoomnet.net)
Date: 27 Jan 2000

I'm trying to find information about Harrison Hannah. He worked in the coal mines around 1920 and supposedly had a gunfight with a couple of Baldwin-Felts detectives.

Surnames: BROWN
Submitter: Tina Kapousis (tinkap@umich.edu)
Date: 28 Jan 2000

I am looking for any information pertaining to Lewis Brown Jr. I do not know much except he was married to Doris Jean Maynard with whom he had Nancy Lee Brown and Donna Jean Brown. He may have married someone named Louise after and had 6(?) sons. I think he would have been born in the 1920s in Mingo/Logan County. Rumor has it he died in Ohio.

Surnames: KING TUCKER
Submitter: Walter Isaac King Jr. (wking2@neo.rr.com)
Date: 30 Jan 2000

My father Walter Isaac King was born June 8, 1916 to Sam King and Meria Tucker at Williamson, Mingo County, West Viginia.

Surnames: HOBBS STACEY STEPP CHAPMAN DINGESS MAYNARD
Submitter: Cyn Lyn (Cyn_Lyn@hotmail.com)
Date: 01 Feb 2000
URL: http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/cynlyn

Hi my family is from the West Va and Kentuckey area. My mom (Virginia Lorraine Hobbs) was born in Mingo County. Her father Richard Hobbs in Warfield Kentucky. I have some info on my familytree page on my website. Looking to fill in the blanks on these family surnames. I have a genealogy message board...so please stop by. ~Cyn Lyn

Surnames: MAY
Submitter: Florence L. May (FMay225008@aol.com)
Date: 01 Feb 2000

I am looking for information on the May family, my Husband's Grandfather was William Jefferson May, first married to Vicey Blackburn, they had a son named James May who married Emma Wolford in 1890. William Jefferson May was later married to Francis Elswick and they had twin boys named Tom and Lon May, they also had a daughter named Clarsie May. If you know any of these people, please contact me. Florence May

Surnames: MAY BLACKBURN ELSWICK
Submitter: Florence L. May (FMay225008@aol.com)
Date: 01 Feb 2000

I am looking for information on the May family, my Husband's Grandfather was William Jefferson May, first married to Vicey Blackburn, they had a son named James May who married Emma Wolford in 1890. William Jefferson May was later married to Francis Elswick and they had twin boys named Tom and Lon May, they also had a daughter named Clarsie May. If you know any of these people, please contact me. Florence May

Surnames: MAHON GRIMMETT
Submitter: Darlene Mosley (mosleywildcat@aol.com)
Date: 03 Feb 2000

I am looking for any information on either the Mahon's or Grimmetts. My grandfathers were Adron Mahon Sr. and Bill Grimmett of Meador or Beech Creek, in Mingo County any information would be appreciated

Surnames: PAYNE VANCE
Submitter: Karen Keleher (GnlgyQuest@aol.com)
Date: 05 Feb 2000

Looking for info on John Marian PAYNE b. abt 1885 who married Mary Ann VANCE, b. 5-1885 in Mingo County. Children included Sarah, Theodore, Leander and Gilbert R. PAYNE. Mary Ann and her children were living with her father, Jackson VANCE in Mingo Co. in the 1920 census (Harvey Magisterial District). Apparently, John Marian had died by then? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Surnames: PAYNE VANCE
Submitter: Karen Keleher (GnlgyQuest@aol.com)
Date: 05 Feb 2000

Need info on fatal explosion in 1988 in Logan that took life of Lanville PAYNE. (I believe it might have been a mobile home explosion?) Does anyone have any memory of this incident, or possibly a clipping? His parents were Gilbert L. and Wilsonia PAYNE of Breeden. Grandparents were John Marian PAYNE and Mary Ann VANCE of Mingo Co. Your assistance is appreciated! Thanks!

Surnames: FARLEY
Submitter: DONNA (THREEDKC@GATEWAY.COM)
Date: 05 Feb 2000

I AM TRYING TO FIND THE DEATH RECORD OF EDGAR JACK FARLEY WHO DIED IN 1944 IN WORLD WAR II

Submitter: Bob Smith (RSmith2847@aol.com)
Date: 06 Feb 2000

Looking for record of marriage for an Okie/Okey Smith to a Tilda??? after 1920. He was the son of Mont and Mary (Polly)Smith. This is all I have to go on. I believe they later moved to Lincoln Co.

Submitter: Katrina Hall (hall-ssn-679@Juno.com)
Date: 09 Feb 2000

I am looking for any information on Roscoe Varney Jr. He was married to a women named Snoe D. Thacker in 1953 they divorced in 1965, Any Children? Other Marriages? other Family? thank you

Surnames: JONES RAMSEY MYNARD
Submitter: Carol Smalley (lcsmalley@hotmail.com)
Date: 12 Feb 2000

I am looking for information on a Melinda Maynard that married a John Jones. I have been told that John came north after the Civil War ended. I have nothing on him or Melinda except their names. They were the parents of my grandfather William Lazarus (Lace) Jones. They also had Bell and Sam Jones. I know of no more children for Melinda but have been told by cousins that John may have had a nother family in VA. Thanks for any and all help. Carol

Surnames: LAMBERT TACKETT RAMSEY JOHNSON JONES HAYS NEWMAN MAYNARD COUNTS
Submitter: Carol Smalley (lcsmalley@hotmail.com)
Date: 12 Feb 2000

Iam looking for a marriage license for Richard (Son) Lambert and a Montainey ? about 1900. They lived in the Pike Co. KY area on the 1900 census but their marriage license's aren't on file there. I need to know Montainey last name, her parents names and what tribe of indianas she comes from, Mingo or Cherokee. If anyone one knows anything about this couple please contact me. Thanks Carol

Surnames: DOTSON HIGNITE
Submitter: janie (jdelaney@nbnet.nb.ca)
Date: 12 Feb 2000

im looking for information on the Dotson's and Hignite's from the delbarton area.

Surnames: VARNEY SUMNER
Submitter: Paulette Duke (TraAgent@aol.com)
Date: 18 Feb 2000

Looking for info on Blanch Varney whom married Grover Cleveland Sumner. Would like to find out more about the parents of them. They are my grandparents. Blanch's father is Pliant Varney.

Surnames: BLANKENSHIP COLLINS HURLEY
Submitter: Mary Blankenship (keelia@ivillage.com)
Date: 26 Feb 2000

I am lookink for any info about Goerge Hurley who had a child w\Julie Collins,The child Is Halie Collins.Julie was blind.Halie is my great grandma and never met her father although she was told that he was a docter I am also looking for any one who has A line to 3 brothers,Ted,Tom,and Ben Blankenship.Ben married Elsie ? and they had 7 children.Tom married #1 Pauline Morgan and had my grandpa Vernon Blankenship,then married #2 Eliose and Had 17 other children.Any info Appreciated.

Surnames: CHRISTIAN
Submitter: Randall Sanger (sanger@inetone.net)
Date: 21 Feb 2000

Helping out a friend of my father's. Looking for a Daniel H. Christian, who died around 1900. Owned a farm in Lynn, WV, which is near Matewan. Would like to find the site of the farm, as well as the cemetary where he is buried. Thanks

Submitter: Adrian Yates (yatesadsr@excite.com)
Date: 22 Feb 2000

I need to know the name of the high school and largest city in Mingo county for a research paper. I'm desperate and need a response ASAP.

Surnames: NEWSOME
Submitter: Charlie (chimdi@access.mountain.net)
Date: 22 Feb 2000

Looking for info on Mose Newsome, Harmon Newsome (married Nancy Adkins), or John Newsome (married Elizabeth Sartin) of Logan and Mingo Co., WV.

Surnames: SLOAN BLANKENSHIP
Submitter: MARY MYERS (CLI@BLAZENET.NET)
Date: 28 Feb 2000

SURNAMES,SLOAN ,BLANKENSHIP,I'M LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDPARENTS PIETY BLANKENSHIP WHO I WAS TOLD THAT HER PARENTS WERE ELIZA VANVE AND SOLOMAN BLANKENSHIP..PIETY WAS BORN IN 11-25-1897 IN MINGO.CO. MY GRANDFATHER DOCK SLOAN WAS BORN IN PIKE CO. KY. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY MARRIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BRIDGE CONNECTING PIKE CO.KY. AND MINGO CO. WAS THIS THE TUG RIVER? THEY WERE MARRIED SOMETIME BETWEEN 1912 AND 1914 DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON PIETY AND DOCK ?

Surnames: ATKINS SHEETS ALCORN
Submitter: Judy Bruner (puffdragon1@email.msn.com)
Date: 01 Mar 2000

Looking for any information on Ben Franklin Atkins, born 1861, Johnson Co. Ky, died in Williamson in 1924; married to Emily Sheets, born 1857, Gallia Ohio, died 1929 in Williamson. My mother was Garnet M. Alcorn, daughter of Garnet Ethel Atkins, born 1896, Gallia Ohio, lived in Williamson during the late 30's, 40's, married to Harry Jackson Alcorn..(worked on the RR).I am Judy (Marcum) Bruner, born 1945 in Williamson...Thanks.

Surnames: HATFIELD BLACKBURN THACKER WRIGHT
Submitter: J.Hatfield (jethrodogg@aol.com)
Date: 03 Mar 2000

Looking for relatives of my greatgrandfather Jesse Hatfield s:Mary Ann(Blackburn)they had 1 son William(my grandfather)Mary Ann remarried to a Thacker.William s:Molly Mae(Wright)they had 4 children James Willard,Nellie Marie,Troy Cecil,Mary Helen.Molly Mae remarried to Talt Chambers.

Surnames: BUSTER WILLIAM BROWNING
Submitter: Brenda (Brenda9995@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2000

BUSTER WILLIAM BROWNING b-3/23/1918 d-7/2/1960 of multiple gunshot wounds. s/o Roy Browning and Millie Vance of Dingess, WV. Divorced at time of death. I am looking for his ex-wife and his 2 children. I do not know their names. Any help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brenda

Surnames: MAYNARD PARKS
Submitter: Lorri Ericson (LAEricson@aol.com)
Date: 12 Mar 2000

I am looking for any information on Richard Crafton Maynard. He was born in Williamson, WV and married to Lacy Vincent Parks. In 1903, they were living in Thacker, WV. His fathers name was Darby Maynard. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.

Surnames: NELSON
Submitter: Ann Price (opann@aol.com)
Date: 10 Mar 2000

I am interested in finding three cousins who lived in Williamson in the 1930s. Their names are Edith, Edna and Evelyn NELSON. Their parents were Quincy and Mary NELSON, who lived in East Williamson. If anyone has any information, I will sincerely appreciate receiving it. I do not know their married names. Thanks for anything you can contribute.

Surnames: JARRELL BANNISTER
Submitter: dale jarrell (djarrell@eastky.net)
Date: 13 Mar 2000

i am looking for the jarrell line extending farther back than where i am. i currently have john jarrell jr. born 14 mar 1916, died 14 apr 1949. i cannot find john sr. or mother which i know is virginia bannister.

Surnames: MAGGARD KINSER CARTER WORKMAN WILLIAMS
Submitter: shirley marcum (marcum.shirley@att.net)
Date: 15 Mar 2000

looking for info on Thamas Maggard he married Julia Carter Barney Carter grandaughter Julia she Had a daughter Inis Maggard that married Kenis Williams from Pikeville Ky. Inis daughter Lenora Williams married Obie Kinser son of Charles Kinser and Polly Workman. Charlie was the son of David Kinser from Wythville Va.. I am looking for any back ground on any of these family.

Surnames: HATFIELD WRIGHT BLACKBURN CHAMBERS THACKER
Submitter: Jeff (jethrodogg@aol.com)
Date: 15 Mar 2000

I am searching for any info on my ggrandpa,Jesse Hatfield who married Mary Ann Blackburn they had 1 son William Hatfield.Mary Ann then married a ? Thacker and had 3 more children.William Hatfield my grandpa married Mollie Mae Wright they had 4 children,James Willard,Nellie Marie,Troy Cecil,Mary Helen.Troy C.Hatfield my father.Mollie Mae later married Talt Chambers they had no children.thanxs for any info on this.

Surnames: CRUM DINGESS ROBINSON DAVIS STEPP MOORE CONN
Submitter: Thelma Moore (PoSiTvAbOwT@aol.com)
Date: 14 Mar 2000

Moore,Stepp,Dingess,Davis,Crum,Maynard I will just list names and brief relations, if you have these e-mail me.Mary m/o: Thelma Stepp.Charles Stepp.HArvey Stepp.Thelma married Benjamin Moore.They had several 10 children. Priscilla Dingess(Greatgrandmother)married Jasper Crum.Priscilla was mother too:Everett ,Morgan,Jim,Kizzie.JAsper later married Hillary Crum(his first sons wife). Everett Crum married Susan Dicy Davis.They had several children. Susan Dicy MAynard DAvis's Mother was Gladys MAynard.My aunt are Jeraldine Adkins, Naomi Brown,Marcella Dingess (deceased)If you have any of these, please e-mail me!Also my great ,great grandmothers name was Robinson. Ther are crums buried in Conn Cemetery,they married into one another .

Surnames: WILES FLOYD BRANDT COLE
Submitter: TWK (www.tonda@buckeyeinet.com)
Date: 14 Mar 2000

I am looking for any information regarding the marriage(s) and/or children of: GEORGE ROGERS CLARK FLOYD, COLUMBIA FLOYD, JOSIAH WILES, GRC WILES, NICKETTI WILES BRANDT, HORTENSE BRANDT, THOMAS WILES, ETHEL COLE WILES. Pigeon Creek, Marrowbone creek, school lands and various land and coal companies(Floyd Land/Coal Co.) Looking for the Wiles Cemetary. Thank You! -TWK

Surnames: CLINE STACY STACEY
Submitter: Mark Cline (injuneer@hotmail.com)
Date: 17 Mar 2000

I am looking for any information on "Lige" Cline married to Elizabeth Stacy in the Gilbert, Mingo/Logan county area. "Lige" was killed in some type of accident in approximately 1906. They had one son, Leck, in 1903/1904. Any information would be appreciated.

Surnames: CLINE STACY STACEY
Submitter: Mark Cline (injuneer@hotmail.com)
Date: 17 Mar 2000

I am looking for any information on "Lige" Cline married to Elizabeth Stacy in the Gilbert, Mingo/Logan county area. "Lige" was killed in some type of accident in approximately 1906. They had one son, Leck, in 1903/1904. Any information would be appreciated.

Surnames: BLANKENSHIP MEAD HACKWORTH
Submitter: Linda C. Hicks Spencer (jspencer@leading.net)
Date: 17 Mar 2000

I am looking for a Blankenship that died very young in a Mine accident . This would have been in the early 30's. He would have married a Haley Mead from Ky. Probably would have had 2 daughters one I know for sure her named was Anna Marie Blankenship the other one was Pauline I think belong to him. Haley Mead married a James Harmon following his death.Haley Mead lived in Floyd Co. KY. Anna Marie was born in 1932 as close as I can figure it. I was born in 1946 she was 16 years old then.Not sure if Pauline are Anna was the oldest. Please help me if you know any info.

Surnames: BARROW DUNCAN RICHARDSON SCHWARTZ
Submitter: Bruce W. Locke (blocke@widomaker.com)
Date: 17 Mar 2000

William Henry RICHARDSON (1871-1942) married 1894 in Henry Co., Va. to Rosa Ellen BARROW (1874-1958). Among their thirteen children were: John William RICHARDSON (1897- ?), married 1919, Va., to Girlie May DUNCAN (1898-?). They removed from Virginia and settled in Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Va. The had six children. Oscar E. RICHARDSON (1899-1969) married Kathryn (or Ruby) and removed from Va. and settled in Williamson, Mingo Co., W. Va. No issue. Gertrude RICHARDSON (1903-?) married Frank SCHWARTZ and removed from Va. and settled in Williamson, Mingo Co., W. Va. They had eight children, six boys and two girls. I have the earlier, documented history of these families in Henry County, Va. but loose them when they removed to West Virginia. Wish to exchange information.

Surnames: CAMPBELL
Submitter: Sheila Hedrick (mscitron@flash.net)
Date: 18 Mar 2000

I am trying to locate a birth record for Alma Maxine Campbell, born July 4, 1917. I was told she was from the Crumpler, WV area -- possibly Mingo or Wyoming County, but I have not been able to locate Crumpler on any of my WV maps. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Surnames: COLLINS STAFFORD
Submitter: Barbara Sell (msandks@earthlink.net)
Date: 20 Mar 2000

I am still searching for my grandfathers family.Listed on the 1900 census as adopted son Leonard Collins(b.July 22,1894) with Cora Stafford Divorced with her daughters Bessie H.(later married to a Hatfield)B.July,1885 in W.V.,and Lulu C. Any info needed.Barbara Sell

Surnames: COLLINS
Submitter: Misty Collins-Simpson (hcollins_24869@yahoo.com)
Date: 21 Mar 2000

I am looking for information on my grandfathers' family. His name was TEMBROOKE COLLINS.I would like to know my great-grandfathers name. And if he had any siblings. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: SARTIN VANCE
Submitter: Jennie Messer (wren8677@yahoo.com)
Date: 24 Mar 2000

Does anyone have any info on Lonie Sartin?She married Isom Vance and she died in childbirth around 1931.They lived on Twelve Pole creek.She is buried in the Vance cemetary in Lincoln county,but her headstone is blank because no one is sure of her dates of birth and death.Any help would be sincerely appreciated.

Surnames: JARRELL BANNISTER
Submitter: dale jarrell (djarrell@eastky.net)
Date: 25 Mar 2000

Looking for any information on John Jarrell and Virginia Bannister born in maybe Martin Co. KY and moved to West Virginia. John was born perhaps 1890-1900 supposedly in Martin Co. Most of his descendants settled in Mingo Co. WV.

Surnames: MAYNARD ADKINS GAUBATZ
Submitter: Sara Gaubatz/Coates (coates@oceana.net)
Date: 25 Mar 2000

surnames; MAYNARD, ADKINS John Henry Maynard and Welthey Adkins. Lived in Naugetauk, W.V.around 1910 to about 1920. Marriage date?. 1st and 2nd daughters b.?,1914& July,1916. John worked in coal mines, possibly also as deputy sheriff,(family stories). They had 10 children born between 1914 and 1930(approx).Son,George Maynard was born in Ironton Ohio,Sept.1925.Thanks for any help in any form. Sara

Surnames: FIELDS STEPP
Submitter: Christine Fannin (cjfannin@prodigy.net)
Date: 28 Mar 2000

I am searching for Elijah Fields b.1867 son of Reuben Fields and Matilda Porter. Reuben and Matilda settled in Kermit. Daughter Ester Fields married Harrison Stepp. Elijah lived in Martin co. KY till 1897 when wife Florence Duncan died. He then dissapears leaving his 5 children to live with other relatives. I would like to find where Florence is buried and what happened to Elijah. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: BROWNING FARLEY MAYNARD HATFIELD SLATER
Submitter: Tammy (lewisptj@hotmail.com)
Date: 28 Mar 2000

Researching families of Jesse Browning, Allen Farley-my ggrandmother was Polly Browning Farley, ggrandfather was Thomas Lewis Farley. Trying to fill in missing links...any help would be greatly appreciated!

Surnames: CARTER BROWNING HATFIELD MORGAN
Submitter: melissa dodson (melissadodson@hotmail.com)
Date: 01 Apr 2000

looking for information on Addie Bell Browning She was supposed to have been the daughter of Isaac Peron Carter and Spicy Blankenship information from internet source names her moher to be a Victoria Browning. Could Victoria have had a nickname of Spicy. Also looking for Information on a Margie Hatfield who married a man named William Douglas Morgan. Margie and Doug are My dad's Paternal Grandparents. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me

Surnames: COFFEY CROTTS
Submitter: John Coffey (jrcoffey@yahoo.com)
Date: 03 Apr 2000

I am looking for anyone who remembers my grandfather, John Kelly Coffey or my great uncle, George Coffey. My grandfather died in War Eagle, WV in 1931 at the age of 63 and my great uncle George died (War Eagle?) around 1940, I think. Also, I am searching the line of my grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Crotts who married John Kelly Coffey in 1909. John Coffey

Surnames: HARMON TILLER ADKINS AKERS
Submitter: REGINA HAMILTON (rhamil1@swbell.net)
Date: 06 Apr 2000

MY FAMILY HISTORY INCLUDES, MICKEY TILLER, ALVIN ADKINS, TINA ADKINS HARMON, MILTON HARMON, ROSE TILLER, STEPHEN ADKINS, JANE ADKINS AKERS, JESSE HARMON, WILLIAM HARMON THEY WERE FROM WV, VA, KY AREA. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS

Surnames: WOODS
Submitter: Cordella (Fl4angels@aol.com)
Date: 09 Apr 2000

Searching for any information on my Great Grandparents James (Jim)Wood (Woods) and his wife Mary Bryant Wood (Woods) I have been told that they lived in Red Jacket, WV latter part of 1880's, later I believe moving to Wise, VA. One daughter known Fanny (Fannie) Bertha Woods m Willard Roscoe Bolling in Wise, VA in 1907. This is all the information I have on my Great Grandparents. Hope someone out there can help me. Thanks God Bless Cordella Faye email: Fl4angels@aol.com (The letter after the F is a small L :-)

Surnames: HUGHES OUSLEY BEVINS GOODMAN PINSON SHEPHERD
Submitter: Bill Bevins (wildwill@ees.eesc.com)
Date: 10 Apr 2000

Hello- My reason for posting,is to try to put some of My roots together. I must start around Williamson,W.va. for My Dad was from there, as was My Grandfather who was a law enforcement officer, I believe might be Williamson, or perhaps Mingo County? My Uncle Allen Bevins, murdered in Williamson,by a man who mis-took Him for Someone else. My Dads Name Herman Bevins, who passed away in 1994, and My grandfather name was Hiram Bevins. I, also am researching My Mother's side, and that name is Hughes, and They are from Floyd County,Ky.My Mother's name was Bertha Mae Hughes, and Her Parents were George W.Hughes,M to Emaline Ousley. Any help will be very appreciated. Thank You in advance Bill Bevins

Surnames: MEADE BROWNING SMITH VANCE
Submitter: Kathy (dkb@netpluscom.com)
Date: 11 Apr 2000

Searching for Pigeon Creek Cemetery located in Mingo County. I am looking for the grave site of William Bingham Meade Sr.

Surnames: WHITT
Submitter: Ron Cree (Lovelures@aol.com)
Date: 12 Apr 2000

My GGGrand father Alva Walton Whitt was killed in the Mingo mine in 1939 and I can not find any information about it. Can you help? I also have family in the Bud cemetery and can't find a address. Any help at all would be great Thanks Ron Cree Lovelures@aol.com

Submitter: jUDITH tOMLIN (sce04666@mail.wvnet.edu)
Date: 12 Apr 2000

ABOUT THE HILLBILLY DAYS,THEY ARE IN PIKEVILLE KY ON APRIL 13,14,&15 CEREMONY WILL BE AT THE PIKEVILLE CITY PARK

Surnames: JACKSON MARCUM LOWE
Submitter: R.Gatchel Jr. (jgatchel@comteck.com)
Date: 13 Apr 2000

Trying to locate information on David Jesse Jackson and father Hiram Jackson. David was married possibly (4) times,2 wives known (1)Betty Marcum,(2) Mertle Damron (married name now) Hiram s. Chloe Lowe David was said to have had (24) children by (4) marriages. was believed to have been born in Mingo co. if you have any info. please e-mail

Surnames: WHITT
Submitter: Ron Cree (Lovelures@aol.com)
Date: 15 Apr 2000

My ggGrand mother was a life time member of the mingo baptish church. Can someone tell me where it is?

Surnames: BANFIELD BALLARD BLEVINS LEE
Submitter: Donna Burroughs Hannon (QweenDonna@aol.com)
Date: 16 Apr 2000

I am searching for BANFIELD, BALLARD, BLEVINS AND LEE. Any information would be wonderful.

Surnames: COLLINS SANDERS WHITE
Submitter: Kathleen Collins (kmc@massnet1.net)
Date: 18 Apr 2000

I am researching my father-in-law Jake Collins WW 2 veteran, b.1918,d.1968,fathers name Harrison Collins, mothers name Alta Sanders, Bro. Ilzie or Elzie Collins m.Betty Jane White of Martin Co. Ky. Had one Son Cormell Lee Collins. Jake was intered in Newsome Ridge cemetery,WV. Would appreciate any information in regards to the location of this cemetery.

Surnames: SKEENS HUNT
Submitter: Deanna Jordan (>DEANNA763@aol.com )
Date: 21 Apr 2000

Looking for information on the Skeens family from Meador, WV or Pike Co. KY. My Great Great Grandfather was Jeff Skeens. He married Mindy Hunt. Their children were Braxter Skeens, b. 1891 or 1892. He married Mary Grimmitt and they had 5 children, Anthiel, Aaron, Betty Lou, Patricia, and Ray b. 1920. I am Ray's granddaughter. My mother is Carole Sue Skeens b. 1944. Patricia had 16 children I'm told and I would love to find them. I would also like to go back farther than Jeff and Mindy to find out where we came from. Any info on Mindy would be great also. Thanks for any help.

Surnames: TRENT BROWNING
Submitter: Jeff Trent (>peterbilt24@webtv.net )
Date: 21 Apr 2000

I am looking for info on Trent family history,any info would be great. My grandfather was Woodrow Trent from Horspen,W.Va. He was married to Alta May Browning.Their children were Winfred,Lillian,Martha,Joseph and James(Jim) Woodrow`s brother was Guy Trent Sr.,who`s son Guy Trent Jr. owns (or owned ?) the old Dairy Queen in Gilbert,W.Va. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated...Thank You, Jeff Trent

Surnames: MARCUM MAYNARD EVANS VINSON BREWSTER SAMMONS NEWSOM
Submitter: Renea (>americangirl23@yahoo.com )
Date: 22 Apr 2000

I am looking for information on the Marcum/Maynard family. My grandfater was Clyde Marcum B. 7/11/1920 d.10/20/1990 Married Lottie Maynard b.2/19/1920 . My Grandfathers dad was Joe Marcum and Betty Vinson?Brewster was his mother. I am not sure which one was her last name. My Grandmothers Parents where HP Maynard b. 2/23/1880 and Fannie Evans b. 3/23/1890. HP Parents where John Henry Maynard and Comfort Sammons, and Fannie Evans Parents where Flem Evans and Isable Newsome. I know this isn't much but I would appreciate any information. Thanks so much. Renea

Surnames: BROWNING HATFIELD MOUNTS STATEN
Submitter: sonya rhodes (>SOPHIE88@PRODIGY.NET )
Date: 24 Apr 2000

i am looking for info on the following families that lived in mingo co. wv. albert browning that married a nancy hatfield and had at least one child named leona that was born in logan county roland staten that married an allie mounts and had at least one son named evermont that was born march 15,1913 in thacker any help would be greatly appreciated

Surnames: MESSER MAYNARD VANCE
Submitter: Brenda (>yellojelly@aol.com )
Date: 25 Apr 2000
URL: still working

I am looking for a file on the Messer family. Vada Messer m. Alvis Maynard. Her mother was a Margaret Peggy VAnce m. to James Messer. Looking for her parents, grandparents,etc. Her home with Alvis was on 12 pole creeek/Wilsondale, WVA. Calling all Relatives, HELP

Submitter: Tammy Compton(Anderson) (>mnasti@carolina.rr.com )
Date: 26 Apr 2000

i am looking for denise pennington....or any of her family . they lived in williamson. would love to get in contact with her. thank you

Surnames: BROWNING MAYHORN CLINE
Submitter: Stephen Grimmett (COM>GMACHINIST@AOL>COM)
Date: 06 May 2000

Researching my grandfathers family. His name was James Kenny Browning born 1899. He lived on Ben Creek,also his parents names were Pleasant B. Browning and Mary Polly Mayhorn. They are buried on Ben Creek at the Browning Cemetary around the old home place.. Thanks for any info.

Surnames: BRYANT WOODS MULLINS HINKLE OSBORNE ARMSTRONG FRAZIER HINKLE JOHNSON
Submitter: Faye (>Fl4angels@aol.com )
Date: 07 May 2000

Additional information to my post of April 9th,00 on James(Jim) Woods & Mary Bryant Woods. Correction on birth and marriage of their daughter Fannie Bertha Woods b. 1907 married in 1922. Following Children born to James (Jim) & Mary: 1. Rose Woods b. d. 1956-1957 m #1 unknown #2 Rev. __Mullins. Lived in Red Jacket, W. Va. Children: By first husband: Virginia; Blanch 2. Florence Woods b. d. m #1 ___Armstrong Children: James (Jim); Bud #2 marriage to _____Frazier Children: Bobby Joe; Raciena; 2 others unknown Florence also had a daughter by the name of Juanita. 3. Alma Woods b. d. m Dan Hinkle lived in Norton, Va. Children: Ramonia; Dallas #2 marriage of Alma's ______Johnson 4. Virgie Woods b.d. m Tobe Osborne Children: Hazel; Darnell; Bud; Tootsie (nick- name); Bobby; Johnny; Belva; Harold James (Jim) & Mary Woods lived at one time in Norton, Va. Jim worked as a mine foreman. He & Mary kept boarders who worked in the mines. Jim & Mary Woods are buried in Dryden, VA. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Thank you Faye email: Fl4angels@aol.com

Surnames: BRUMFIELD FLETCHER SNAIR BRYANT TONEY
Submitter: Gayle (>emmaggg@worldnet.att.net )
Date: 10 May 2000

Hoping someone can help me with info on MILLARD BRUMFIELD b. abt.1908. I have copy of a birth certificate filed 11/21/1934 Mingo County, City of Naugatuck for birth of HARRY EUGENE BRUMFIELD b.11/25/1933(certificate filed almost a year past birth?). Millard's occupation is listed as Laborer, residence Naugatuck, age 26, but no info on parents. Mother is listed as BLANCHE FLETCHER, age 21 (abt. 1913), occupation Housewife, residence Naugatuck. It is signed only by mother with Blanche Brumfield as signature. In line 20 - "How many children born to this mother up to and including this child?" is a scribble and appears to be a 2 changed to 3. HARRY ended up in foster care at about age 1 - any info on these parents or siblings greatly appreciated. I have checked Mingo County records on net and found PEARIS BRUMFIELD son of JOHN & RACHEL BRUMFIELD married to Ann TONEY 5/3/1858. Also EMAR.Brumfield, daughter of John & Rachel, married James DRAKE 4/23/1857. I also have a SS record on MILLARD b.5/10/1907 d.12/30/1980 in Huntington, Wayne County, son of Henry Clay Brumfield. On this Millard, record indicates "1st marriage unknown", 2nd marriage to MELITA ALICE SNAIR@ Cattlesburg, KY. My hunch is that Blanche was 1st wife (or maybe they never married). Harry was told his mother & father both died of TB & that's why he ended up in foster care. At age 16 he found out his mother was alive & living in Cincinnati, Oh & remarried to CARL BRYANT (also from Williamson,WVA.) Harry immediately went to Cincinnati & spent 1 year with his mom before she died. Hoping someone can help with this.

Surnames: HENSLEY MAYNARD SARSE (CYRUS)
Submitter: DONNA HENSLEY (DONIBS @AOL.COM)
Date: 14 May 2000

LOOKING FOR GRANDMOTHERS FAMILY JETTIE HENSLEY SHE MARRIED IRA MAYNARD LIVED UP BIG BRANCH IN NAUGATUCK HER FATHERS NAME WAS PHAROAH (FARO) HENSLEY HE WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN FROM STRINGTOWN KY I CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY INFO HER MOTHER WAS VINA (VINNY) SARSE(CYRUS)

Surnames: CHAFIN CHAFINS MCCOY
Submitter: Bonnie Varney (>varney10@marshall.edu )
Date: 15 May 2000

Zion Chafins, born January 1895 in Logan (now Mingo) Co., died Sept. or Oct. 1905 in Mohawk, McDowell Co. Zion was son of Moses and Polly McCoy Chafins. Does anyone know the details of Zion’s death? Where is Zion buried?

Surnames: CLINE STACY STACEY HATFIELD
Submitter: C. J. Stacey (>BaliHi@bright.net )
Date: 27 May 2000

CLINE, HATFIELD, STACY, STACEY'S I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON GEORGE STACY AND CHANEY MAYNARD. MARRIED 1851 JOHNSON CO.,KY. ALSO LIVED IN MINGO CO. AND SON HARVEY STACEY LIVED IN MINGO, CO. TWO OF THEIR GRANDSONS WERE KILLED IN DINGESS,W.VA. 7/4/1923. ANY INFO. WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Surnames: MULLINS
Submitter: Jim Sutherland (>jcs1941@hotmail.com )
Date: 11 Jun 2000

Wish to contact any of the surviving children of DORSE MULLINS -- believed to have died in or near Williamson in Mingo County, WV in about April, 1982. Wife's name not known. Children's names not known. Dorse was born in Dickenson County, VA on 27 April, 1911. Reported to have been a preacher -- denomination not known. Would also welcome any info from others who may have known this family. Purpose of this inquiry: Data needed for Family History Research -- Descendants of "Revolutionary John" Mullins of Toe River, NC and Holly Creek (Clintwood) VA.

Surnames: BROWNING COOPER COLLINS WATTS NICHOLAS COLLINS
Submitter: ABrowning (>caneyb@aol.com )
Date: 18 Jun 2000

Searching for any info on Marion "Bud" Browning of Wayne or Mingo County WV, father of Dan Browning of Delbarton, WV. Marion was married several times; Barbara Ann Collins of Wayne county, Jane Cooper of Mingo county, & Genevieve Watts. looking for info on Marion Browning and Jane Cooper. Marion born 1867 Hurley, VA? he worked with the railroad when it was being built in wayne and mingo county. any info appreciated. ABrowning

Surnames: MILLER MAYNARD
Submitter: jim bagaas (>jbagaas@yahoo.com )
Date: 19 Jun 2000

looking for any info on ulysess grant miller or wife stella lee miller. they were parents of francis miller who married william mckinly maynard of warfield,ky. my grandparents

Surnames: DANIELS MCCOY
Submitter: Norman W. Daniels (>sce03671@mail.wvnet.edu )
Date: 21 Jun 2000

Hello, My name is Norman W. Daniels. I live at Naugatuck, West Virginia, on the banks of the Tug River, seperating Mingo County, WV and Martin County, Kentucky. I am researching my "DANIELS" - "MCOY" Famlies of Kentucky and West Virginia. I was born at Matewan, WV the town that the famous fued started between the "Hattifield's & McCoy's" My "DANIELS" line is: 1. Ezekiel Daniels b. 1780, d. 1839 m. Elizabeth Blankenship 2. Rachel Daniels b. 1823 in Virginia 3. Dan Floyd Daniels b. 1845 m. Vicey Prater 4. Ples Daniels, Sr. b. 1874 Logan Co, WV m. Mary Dell Mullins b. 1895 Pike Co. Kentucky 5. John Wesley Daniels, b. 1888 Kentucky m. Ida McCoy b. 1890 6. Norman Talmage Daniels b. 1930 m. Jaree Evans b. 1931 (My Father and Mother) 7. (ME) Norman Wendell Daniels b. 1951 Matewan, West Virginia Live now at Naugatuck, WV My "MCCOY" Line is: 1. Samuel McCoy, m. Martha Jackson 2. Hiram McCoy, m. Chloe (Chapman) Sansome 3. George Thomas McCoy b. 1841 m. Rebecca Sansome b. 1837 4. Roxie Alice McCoy b. 1868 m. Melvin B. Vinson b. 1880 5. Ida McCoy b. 1890 m. John Wesley Daniels b. 1888 6. Norman Talmage Daniels b. 1930, m. Jaree Evans b. 1931 7. Norman W. Daniels (Me), b. 1951 m. JoAnn Evans, b. 1959 Love to find new kin, and cousins to share information with. Hope to hear from you soon. Norm from Naugatuck, WV

Surnames: HENSLEY VANCE MESSER PERRY MAYNARD
Submitter: Brenda (>eekorehyc@msn.com )
Date: 24 Jun 2000

I am looking for info on the parents of Rebecca Hensley. Her father was Daniel Hensley and her mothr' name was Peggy? This Rebecca Married, Andrew Jackson Vance eekorehc@msn.com

Surnames: JARRELL CONLEY GRAY BARKER ELLIOTT
Submitter: Kimberly (Jarrell) Comer (>tkcomer@maysvilleky.net )
Date: 24 Jun 2000

Jarrell, FitzGerald, or any and all spelling. Looking for the family of Louis (Lewis)Jarrell. Louis (Lewis)Jarrell (FitzGerald) was born Feb 1840 in Virginia. He married Emma Zetta (Amazetta)Gray, July 28,1863 in Morgan County, Kentucky. I do not know the parents of either. I am the 3rd great- grand-daughter. My 2nd-granfather was Grover Cleveland Jarrell married to Emma Franis Elliott; to my grandfather Lewis Jarrell, married to Dorothy Barker d/o Phillip Barker and Sarah Conley. Family lore is that the FitzGerald was dropped and Gerald, Jarrell and so on, surname was taken. Would appreciate any help. Thank You! Kimberly (Jarrell) Comer.

Surnames: CLINE TAYLOR HINKLE YOUNG SMITH ALLEY BRANHAM
Submitter: susie (>coonhunterswife1@se-tel.com )
Date: 24 Jun 2000

Looking for info on Jacob Cline born 1845 to William Trigg Cline and Margaret Mccoy..He married Rebecca Taylor in 1865..Wondering where he went after 1870 when he left Rebecca and children..

Surnames: BLEVINS
Submitter: Emma Tolliver (>elt1000@aol.com )
Date: 25 Jun 2000

I am researching George Blevins born 1855 in Bath County KY. I have found references to George being a preacher in Mingo Co. sometime between 1901 and 1920. His wife was Bettie. He had a daughter, Lottie, born 1904 in WV and a son,Skyler, born 1900 in KY. George was also a coal miner. Please contact me if you know of this family. Thanks. Emma

Surnames: GILLMAN STONE WHITE
Submitter: Angel (>vixen@mvip.net )
Date: 26 Jun 2000

I am researching the Gillman's. I am a ancestor of Samuel Gillman married to a White? father of William Gillman who married Phoebe Stone all of Mingo and Logan Counties . Anyone with info please respond.

Surnames: SUTHERLAND
Submitter: Bill Sutherland (>mrbillm5@carplina.rr.com )
Date: 27 Jun 2000

I`m trying to locate Sutherland families living in Mingo County from 1910 to 1920. Does anyone have info of this family or know what district the town of Chattaroy is located in for the census of 1910 or 1920.

Surnames: BISHOP
Submitter: George Brewer (>holidayinnex@naxs.net )
Date: 29 Jun 2000

I'm looking for any info on W.G.Bishop and his wife Mandy. They had the following children Crockett,Mary Magdalene,Bertha,Dolly,Watt,Stella Mae,Grover and Earnie Virginia. They lived in Mingo in the early 1900's .

Surnames: BLEVINS
Submitter: Emma Lee (>elt1000@aol.com )
Date: 01 Jul 2000

I am looking for a George Blevins who lived in Mingo County about 1910. I understand he was a Baptist preacher. He was also a coal miner. Thank you. Emma

Surnames: HARMON BROWNING CHEEK
Submitter: Cheryl Harmon (>clharmon@excite.com )
Date: 08 Jul 2000

I am looking for information on William Rice Harmon, born March 8, 1892. I know his fathers name was James Harmon and his mothers name was Dora Browning. In 1937 they lived in Pie, W.Va. I need to know more info regarding the ancestors. I cannot find anything on them in the census. I do not know the name of James Harmon's mother or father. I would appreciate any information anyone has!

Surnames: MCCLELLAN
Submitter: Mary Rowland (>mrowland44@aol.com )
Date: 09 Jul 2000

Looking for the family of Lusian and Mandy McClellan and their children

Submitter: SAMUEL VANCE (>d1sanbo@newwave.net )
Date: 10 Jul 2000

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE YORK FAMILY ROBERT YORK MARRIED LOUISA STURGILL. ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATE. PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT: d1sanbo@newwave.net

Surnames: BAILEY MULLINS CLINE HAGERMAN
Submitter: Rev. Jim Mullins (>rev@suite224.net )
Date: 11 Jul 2000

BAILEY CLINE OF MINGO AND MCDOWELL COUNTY.I HAVE THE CLINE BOOK,and it has my gg grandparent Achibald Bailey and his wife a Cline and my g grandpa Lewis Bailey and his wife Susan (Cline)Bailey. I want to be in touch with families who are connected to my Cline's and Bailey's. My grandparent the son of Lewis Bailey was Jerry Boyd and Clara (Hagerman)Bailey of McDowell county (Bradshaw-Iaeger area). They are buried at Roderfield Cementary. May I hear from my cousins. I need info on these families. Thanks, Rev. Jim Mullins Rt 1 Conneaut, Ohio 44030-3131. rev@suite 224.net or brownmullins@costalnet.com

Surnames: SAMUEL JACKSON SIMONS THOMAS EDWARD SIMONS A.K.A. SIMONDS
Submitter: Benjamin Haynes (>bhaynes60@wirefire.com )
Date: 13 Jul 2000

I am trying to find out where my GGrandpa Samuel Jackson Simons was born.He was b.January 3 1848 in Logan Co. before Mingo and Lincoln Co. became a part of it. Logan records don't go back that far. His father was Thomas Edward Simons A.K.A. Simonds.

Surnames: BAILEY
Submitter: Charlie Bailey (>survey320@aol.com )
Date: 14 Jul 2000

Looking for Guy Bailey B. abt. 1876 in Mercer Co., worked for N & W RR. Lived in Sycamore Hgts. in East Williamson.

Surnames: HINKLE RAY SMITH YOUNG CLINE ALLEY BRANHAM ELSWICK
Submitter: susie (>coonhunterswife1@se-tel.com )
Date: 15 Jul 2000

hi, im looking for a death cert of a brenda sue hinkle, i think she died in 1950's. i can locate her in the records can someone help/?

Surnames: SMITH MANUEL
Submitter: Gail Perrin (>gigiperrin@yahoo.com )
Date: 18 Jul 2000

SMITHS I am trying to track down ANY info on GEORGE and MALINDA Hampton SMITH of War Eagle, WV. They were my great grandparents on my mother's side of the family. Their children were: ALICE, married Monzola Vinson (my grandparents); VERNIE, married George Manuel; WILL, married Lydia; LEVI, married Ethel Gray; and WAYNE, married Della Daugherty. ANY info on George and Malinda, Vernie and George, Will and Lydia, Levi and Ethel would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Gail

Surnames: BARGER NUNN ALTIZER CROUCH ESCUE MITCHELL WOODS
Submitter: Susan Ingraham (>si3906@swbell.net )
Date: 26 Jul 2000

Hi, I am researching the Barger ancestry. My dad was Chester Arthur Barger, born 07-19-25, Sharples, West Virginia. His dad and mom were Samuel William Barger, birth around 1876 and death around 1943. He married Flossy Mae Crouch, born around 1896 and died around 1945. Samuel and Flossy (not sure if Flossy is correct name) are buried in Delbarton, West Virigina (I don't have the cemetary name or any other info). The Bargers had 3 children - Sallie, Chester and Lester. I believe Salli; married name Altizer - is a half sister and not sure if she had the same mother or father as Chester and Lester. Samuel had a half brother; don't have name. Flossy had 4 sisters: Vern; married Mitchell, Vonnie; married Nunn, Zade; married Escue, Buela; married Woods and 6 brothers: Cooper, Lou, Clyde, Gus, Evrett and J.V. Any information would be appreciated. My email address is si3906@swbell.net . Thanks

Surnames: COPLEY
Submitter: Penni (>Peacehipi@aol.com )
Date: 03 Aug 2000

I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather, Beckham Copley. He was a Justice of Peace in 1967. He was also once a truck driver for Tug River Store. Also My Great Grandmother, Easter Copley Ruthford. I would love any info you can give me.... :)

Surnames: MAYNARD SANSOM RUNYON CHAPMAN
Submitter: Eddie Maynard (>gomerm@ecr.net )
Date: 06 Aug 2000

Looking for the ancestry of John Henry MAYNARD M Comfort D SANSOM. Children: 1 Andrew Jackson MAYNARD 2 Susannah MAYNARD 3 James H MAYNARD 4 John MAYNARD 5 Riley MAYNARD 6 Madison MAYNARD 7 Peter MAYNARD 8 Hiram MAYNARD. Any Information would be much appreciated, Thanks Eddie!

Submitter: Pat Lindema (>pdrrl@eastky.net )
Date: 09 Aug 2000

I am looking for information on the various coal companies located in Rawl, Merrimac and Sprigg areas during the 1930's-1940's. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pat

Surnames: HENSLEY
Submitter: Pat (>pdrrl@eastky.net )
Date: 16 Aug 2000

I am looking for information on the various coal mines that were located in Merrimac (Mingo) in the early 1930's and 1940's. My great-grandfather James R. Hensley and grandfather, William Hensley worked in the area. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pat

Surnames: MOUNTS ALLEN HARDIN BLANKENSHIP THACKER
Submitter: Marcia Fromkin (>Marcia56@aolc.om )
Date: 19 Aug 2000

Surnames: Allen, Blankenship, Hardin, Thacker I am looking for records concerning birth of G-Grandfather Thomas Hardin who was born in Glyn Alum, WV, I am assuming that is in Mingo County as that is where my grandmother is from. Grandma was Maggie Hardin's parents were Andrew J. Allen and Nancy Mounts of Mingo County. Maggie married Butler Hardin. I am also looking for the death record of Peggy Blankenship Hardin Thacker. Her 2nd husband was George thacker. ANY help would be appreciated. Sincerely, Marcia Fromkin Marcia56@aol.com

Surnames: HOWARD MILLER SARTIN HOLBROOK
Submitter: William Holbrook (>wholb@aol.com )
Date: 24 Aug 2000

I am a descendent of Elijah Sartin, born in VA in 1824 and Lee Agnes Howard, born in 1828. They were married in 1844 in KY. Other than this, I am unable to find out anything else about them. Does anyone have any info that you would be willing to share about this couple?

Surnames: MCCLLURE POINTS
Submitter: Jane McClure (>janemcclure@worldnet.att.net )
Date: 27 Aug 2000

I am searching for information about Thomas jefferson McClure, b. May 20, 1805 in VA, son of James an Hanna McClure. Moved to Grant Co., KY where he died 27 Apr 1881. First wife was Mary (1807-1843), second wife was Abby Points whom he married in Grant Co., KY in 1845.

Surnames: MULLINS JUSTICE
Submitter: B.D. Wood (>burydewood@yahoo.com )
Date: 03 Sep 2000

1920 TRAIN DEATH. Looking for info on JAMES JOSHUA ELIHUE MULLINS. was said to have been killed by a train in Mingo, Co., down near Matewan, W.V. ANY INFO WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED! I believe this man to have been my Greatgrandfather. He was also Husband of: #1> ORPHA TURNER #2. NANCY TENNESSEE JUSTICE. Thanks, B.D. Wood

Surnames: CHAFIN
Submitter: Larry Bell (>ljbell@snet.net )
Date: 04 Sep 2000

I am looking for information on the former Jeanne Chafin, daughter of Tom C. Chafin, former Mingo County Sherif who passed away in April 1997. Thank you.

Submitter: Kathy Burgess (>katzioo@aol.com )
Date: 04 Sep 2000

Thanks to all that helped me locate Ben Creek. I am now trying to locate an area called Domestic. Has anyone heard of this one? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Kathy

Surnames: NEWSOME/NEWSOM WHITE MEAD STURGILL RUNYON CHAFIN
Submitter: Wanda (>bbbassin@mfi.net )
Date: 06 Sep 2000

I am researching the Ky and WV Newsome/Newsom, White, Runyon, Sturgill, Chafin and Mead/Meade. I would like to see if anyone has researched the Mead/Meade. The descendants of Samuel Mead and Julie Ann Patton Born 1791-1795 in NC. Samuel and Julie Ann had Son William and I would like to get more information on William and his family. Please contact me bbbassin@mfi.net Wanda Scott

Surnames: HENSLEY
Submitter: Lonnie White (>history@netscope.net )
Date: 06 Sep 2000

I am seeking information about LizaET who has posted the page Delbarton,WV Reflections of Home. Anyone with information about this person and site please contact me.

Surnames: PAULVERNATTER CINDYVERNATTER REID SUSANVERNATTER MOORE ALMAJEANVERNATTER MAYNARD PAULINEVERNATTER DEMPSEY GEORGEVATTER ROSEVERNATTER BROWING EWELLVERNATTER ALTEAVERNATTER DEMPSEY
Submitter: CLARENCEDEMPSEY (>cdempsey@intelos.net )
Date: 07 Sep 2000

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON PAUL VERNATTER WHO LIVED IN MINGO COUNTY WHERE HE CAME FROM IS UNKNOWN TO ANY OF THE FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO HIS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS ARE WHERE THEY CAME FROM

Surnames: LEANDER FITCHPATRICK LYDIA NEWSOME HARLEM NEWSOME TOM FITCHPATRICK
Submitter: virginia newsome (>newsomevirginia@hotmail.com )
Date: 08 Sep 2000

i would like any info on leander fitchpatrck, wife lydia newsome also any info on lydia newsome's family her father was harlem newsome i would also like the newsome cemetery on the cemeteries list

Surnames: ALFRED BLANKENSHIP SARAH BROWNING BLANKENSHIP DANIEL BLANKENSHIP MARGARET CLINE BLANKENSHIP JOHN BLANKENSHIP VICIE CARTER BLANKENSHIP
Submitter: Margie Blankenship Salazar (>salazar.oly@worldnet.att.net )
Date: 10 Sep 2000

I am looking for a cemetery near the Glandon family. I think a lot of Blankenship families are buried there. This cemetery would be located on Gilbert Creek near the Baisden area. Some of the family buried there would be: John Blankenship, Alfred Blankenship, Sarah Browning Blankenship, maybe Daniel Blankenship and Vicie Carter Blankenship. Thank you in advance for any and all help. Margie Blankenship Salazar

Surnames: BELCHER BLANKENSHIP ALLEN
Submitter: Sandy (>wizzard@kvinet.com )
Date: 11 Sep 2000

Looking for Robert Belcher b. June of 1860 in Tazewell Va. He married Nancy (Allen) Blankenship, b. abt. 1850. They were married on 3/11/1886 in Wyoming Co. WV. Nancy's parents were Jesse and Hannah Allen Blankenship. The Mingo Co. census has them in 1910 in the Wharncliffe district and they were listed as Nancy Belcher, Head, age 52, and Robert Belcher as a boarder, age 50, and Vida Belcher (their dau.) age 16, as a boarder. They had 4 children, India Felia Belcher b. 12/1886, Brookie (Susan Brooke) Belcher b. 3/1890, Record Belcher (son) b. 5/1891, and Vida Belcher b. 2/1894. If anyone can shed light on any of these people, contact me.. Thanks in advance..Sandy

Surnames: KELLEY
Submitter: Gregory Allen Kelly (>megan@shentel.net )
Date: 11 Sep 2000

Im looking for a place called War, West Virginia? Does anyone know what county this is or was in? If so, please contact me at megan@shentel.net Thank you, Greg

Surnames: MITCHEUM
Submitter: Phyllis Ferguson (>Pneaceferguson@aol.com )
Date: 17 Sep 2000

Hi i have a friend that wants to find Bessie Mitcheum! This is her biological Grandmother. Her father was adopted and never knew his mother. Her Grand daughter would like information on her. Her son is Roger Lee Mitcheum his adopted name is Whitt. Anyone with any information on her please E-mail me and put ATTION LYNN on it so i can help her find her grandmother hopefully still alive.

Surnames: HICKS
Submitter: Phyllis Neace Ferguson (>Pneaceferguson@aol.com )
Date: 17 Sep 2000
URL: Hicks

I am looking for information on the Hicks family my grandmother was Emma Maebale Hicks Neace. I belive her fathers name was George Hicks.

Surnames: CLINE FULLER RIFFE
Submitter: Jerry H. Reed (>jrjr1234@earthlink.net )
Date: 22 Sep 2000

Trying to find out where Jacob Cline and wife Nancy Fuller are buried. Also looking for his parents Peter Cline and Elizabeth Riffe. They had a lot of property close to Delorme WV and were the original settlers. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: LITTON ALDRIDGE MUNCEY/MUNCY WELCH
Submitter: Mary Ann Merritt (>pharoh@eesc.com )
Date: 24 Sep 2000

Am looking for information on the folowing family. Also need to know the location of Phillips Cemetary in Merimac, Mingo Co.James Harvey LITTON III b. 1 Feb 1868 [Logan Co. W/VA] d. 1940 Mingo Co W/Va. married Margaret Isabelle MUNSEY on 12 Nov 1892 Martin Co Kty.She died 1947 in Merimac, Mingo Co W/Va.She was D/O Daniel and Margaret ALDRIDGE Munsey of Martin Co. Kty. had 7 children; A. Daniel b. 20 Aug 1892 B. Ethel b.2 Feb 1895 d. 30 April 1934, W/Va state hospital [TB] m:James Welch 30 May 1915 had 6 children James Welch b 28 Dec.1885 d. 8 Sept1958. 1. William Welch 2. Walter Welch 3. Warren Welch 4. Edna Mae Welch 5. Dorthy Welch 6. Mary Louise Welch m. Eugene Hajduk, Detroit Mich 1952 a. Gloria Jean Hajduk Emmons b. Mary Ann Hajduk Merritt c. Catherine Hajduk Taylor d. Eugenia Marie Hajduk Connell C.Edna Etta Litton b. 1896 D.Helen [Allen] Litton b.1898 E.James Harvey Litton 4th b. 30 April1900 D. Clara Litton b. 1 May 1902 m:--------Risk F.Fredrick Franklin Litton b.20 Dec. 1906 d. 1999 age 93 All any any help appreciated.

Surnames: HALLS
Submitter: Roberta (>64megs@williams-net.com )
Date: 28 Sep 2000

I am looking for any information on the Halls. My grandfathers name was Nelson Hall who was married to Alberta I believe Jewell was her maiden name. My moms name is Patty Any help would be appriciated.

Submitter: Shawna Davis (>bdav@txucom.net )
Date: 05 Oct 2000

I am trying to find information on my great-grandmother, Lula Mae Harris Myers. She was born about 1907 in Max Meadows, VA, and died about 1933 in Williamson, WV. She was married to Elbert Earl Myers who owned Myers Grocery. I would appreciate any help at all.

Surnames: BURCHETT WARD
Submitter: Tonia McFerin (>TTMCF@cs.com )
Date: 07 Oct 2000

WARD / BURCHETT I am searching for information about a Haley (Mahala) Burchett who was married to a Willie Ward. They lived and both died in Williamson, in Mingo County. Believe they had a daughter "Mary". Any info would really be appreciated.

Surnames: STOLLINGS VARNEY
Submitter: Ann Stollings Copeland (>Cady93@aol.com )
Date: 07 Oct 2000

Looking for any information on the Stollings from Mingo County, W.Va., or Logan County. Also a Jenny Varney that was married to my grandfather Kenneth L. stollings. I have alot of information on my family tree on my Homepage that is now posted for viewing. I welcome any corrections and additional information. Thank you very much....Ann

Surnames: FERRELL MAYNARD
Submitter: don fletcher (>dfletch1@san.rr.com )
Date: 10 Oct 2000
URL: none

Does anyone have cemetery records for the cemetery in Lenore W. Va.

Surnames: YORK FAIN/FANE KIRK
Submitter: Earl Chafins, Jr. (>echafins@hotmail.com )
Date: 10 Oct 2000

Hi All! I am working on any information on the mother of Edna York. She was the daughter of Henry York, and the step-daughter of Theodoshia Runyon York. Am also looking for any information on Henry York as well. Also, am looking for info on Martha E. Fain, who was married to Richard D. Kirk. Thanks to all!!

Surnames: HIGNITE CALAWAY CALLOWAY CALLAWAY
Submitter: Chyenne (>chyenne_2000@hotmail.com )
Date: 12 Oct 2000

Im looking for any information on Nancy Hignite that lived in the delbarton area, any information would be greatly appreciated.....Thanks chyenne_2000@hotmail.com

Surnames: TOMBLIN MCCOY DINGESS
Submitter: V H (>cubby2u@hotmail.com )
Date: 13 Oct 2000

Im looking for information on the Tomblin surname, from Dingess west virginia....Also any information on Celia McCoy would be greatly appreciated. or the generation of Lloyd Dingess...Thanks

Surnames: BROWNING
Submitter: bonnie parker (>blpgobraves@aol.com )
Date: 14 Oct 2000

Looking for info on Elbra and Rosa Browning of Mingo Co. 1920 census lists 3 children Thurman, Fleming and Rusie.

Surnames: PHILLIPS WHITELY
Submitter: Terri Baynum (>tjbaynum@aol.com )
Date: 15 Oct 2000

Looking for info. on John Wesley Phillip b.1866 and d.1948. He lived in Sprigg. He had a store. Looking for any thing on the family. Also interested in pictures..

Surnames: AKERS HALL
Submitter: Patty Brown (>pbrown@newwave.net )
Date: 23 Oct 2000

I am looking for information on Evan AKERS born May 18,1875 died Oct.1, 1952 who married Amanda HALL she born March 16, 1881 and died Aug. 22, 1943. They had at least 8 children, Grace, Maude, Everett, Vernon, Ida, Fred, John, and Boyd. Thank you, Patty

Surnames: CLAY
Submitter: Roberta Maynard (>rdmaynard@hotmail.com )
Date: 24 Oct 2000

I am trying to find information on the Clay family from Mingo county. My great grandmother Grace Clay was born in Red Jacket 6-26-1914. Her father was Joseph C. Clay or J.C. and her mother's name I believe was Penelope or Minnie. Joseph was a straw boss for the mines who was attacked beside the railroad tracks and had some of his fingers cut off by nonunionists on his way to a union meeting. I know that there was some relation with the Hatfield and Hinckle families from Matewan. Any information on the Clay family would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CLARK(E) PINSON MORRIS
Submitter: Andria Henderson (>earl.henderson@gte.net )
Date: 29 Oct 2000

I am looking for any info on Ella Clark(e). She was married to a Geo. W Clark(e), he was her 3rd husband and they lived in or around Williamson, WV. According to her death certificate she was buried in Williamson, WV, but I don't know where. We think she might in the Fair? Cem. But we can't be sure. It is very big and would take days to go through all of it. Does anybody know if there is someone who might have a layout or something of the plots? If so how can I contact them. Thanks Andria

Surnames: CHAFIN NEW
Submitter: Jim Wuthrich (>wuthrich@sunet.net )
Date: 02 Nov 2000

Looking for any information Johnny M. Chafin, wife Georgia, and 4 children 2M 2F appearing in Kermit Town section of 1920 Census of Mingo Co., WV. When my wife's grandfather, Thomas Chafin died 14Feb 1931 his obit mentioned, among those surviving, an unnamed half-brother living in Kermit. Thomas' father, Nathan Chafin, married his 2nd wife, Elizabeth New, 22 Dec 1879. The Johnny mentioned above was b. 1882 and could be this half-brother. Birth, marriage info desireable.

Submitter: Ron Davis (>rondavis@sumter.net )
Date: 03 Nov 2000

Looking for info on Mathew Browning - brothers, sisters, etc. Any help is appreciated.

Surnames: STARR
Submitter: Russell L. Lawrence (>ruslaw@techcom.net )
Date: 07 Nov 2000

In the 1900 Mingo Co.WV.Census, listed in the household of Mont Runyon & Martha Starr is Susan Thompson, Mother of Martha. This would indicate that Susan (Dempsey) Starr married a Mr.Thompson after her divorce from Lorenzo D.Starr, and after the birth of Vina Susan Starr in March 1885. My question to the list is this: does anyone have any knowledge of the details of a marriage between Susan (Dempsey) Starr & a Mr.Thompson?

Surnames: LON STEELE
Submitter: Everett Hatfield (>ophelia@zoomnet.net )
Date: 13 Nov 2000

Steele, Varney, Mourse, Dotson & Monce or Mounts. I am doing a family tree on my mothers side. I have traced my Hatfield side to 15 generations.

Surnames: LON STEELE DELLA MOUNCE JOHN STEELE PANSY ALIS DOTSON PERRY STEELE PATTIE MOURSE WILL DOTSON EMMA VARNEY HENDERSON VARNEY
Submitter: Everett Hatfield (>ophelia@zoomnet.net )
Date: 13 Nov 2000

Steele, Varney, Mourse, Dotson & Monce or Mounts. I am doing a family tree on my mothers side. I have traced my Hatfield side to 15 generations.

Surnames: KEADLE MILLER SHUMATE TAYLOR KESSINGER CHAPMAN
Submitter: Harriett (>Harriett.Pyles@worldnet.att.net )
Date: 15 Nov 2000

Have information on the Keadle famly of Williamson,Mingo County, if any one is interested,

Surnames: TINSLEY
Submitter: Melissa Tinsley Ragland (>mragland@twlakes.net )
Date: 01 Nov 2000

Am looking for info on the Tinsley's from Mingo Co. Linwood L Tinsley, who may have been a lawman in the county around the 1920's. Has son named John Tinsley buried near Borderland on a hill. Any info would be greatly appreicated.

Surnames: JOHNSON WARNICK WHITE
Submitter: Glenna Hensley (>glenna.hensley@gte.net )
Date: 24 Nov 2000

B.F.Johnson and wife Emaline were in Mingo Co. census in 1900. Both died before 1910 and were buried in Boyd Co. Ky. Some of their children were still living in Mingo Co., Ella Warnick,wife of John W. Warnick; Minnie White, wife of Guy White and Charles R. Johnson. Would love to hear from any of these families.

Surnames: LON STEELE PANSY LIS DOTSON EMMA VARNEY PERRY STEELE WILL DOTSON PATTIE MOURSE JOHNSTEELE DELLA MOUNTS JOHN HENDERSON VARNEY
Submitter: Everett Hatfield (>ophelia@zoomnet.net )
Date: 26 Nov 2000

I am researching my grandfather and grandmothers familys.

Surnames: BOGGS
Submitter: Virginia Young (>vyoung1025@aol.com )
Date: 01 Dec 2000

I am looking for information on James, Ephriam, Elihue and Charles Boggs who were in Mingo Co. from early 1900 to mid 1900's. Any information will be appreciated. One of them may have been a sheriff or other county official during that time.

Surnames: DILLON BALL JOHNSON
Submitter: MELODIE JOHNSON (>jomell2002@yahoo.com )
Date: 29 Dec 2000

I AM RESEARCHING MY HUSBANDS FAMILY HIS GRANDMOTHER WAS COLUMBIA DILLON FROM MARTIN CNTY KY D.O.B.1881 SHE MARRIED GEORGE BALL ? FROM MINGO CNTY W.VA.HIS MOTHERS NAME WAS SHIRLEY BALL D.O.B.3-16-1913 SHE MARRIED HAYS JOHNSON FROM PIKE CNTY THEY ALL RESIDED IN MINGO CNTY WE KNOW HAYS HAD A FAMILY PRIOR TO THIS MARRIAGE HAYS WAS BORN 10-22-1877-HIS FATHERS NAME WAS GEORGE JOHNSON AND HIS MOTHERS NAME WAS EMMA STRATTON MY HUSBANDS NAME IS ALBERT L. JOHNSON HE HAS 2 BROTHERS HAYS JOHNSON JR. JAMES JOHNSON ALL BORN IN MINGO CNTY IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO PLEASE PASS IT ON .................THANK YOU MELODIE JOHNSON

Surnames: ALLEN THOMPSON
Submitter: Joanna Newman (>jobeth44@mediaone.net )
Date: 30 Dec 2000
URL:

Looking desparately for any infomation on any descendants of siblings...SCOTT ALLEN, MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN THOMPSON or BELLE ALLEN THOMPSON. All born just after the Civil War. Mary Elizabeth Allen is my great-grandmother. I would like to get in touch with any decends of any of these three for exchange of information, especially on their mother, Christina Gunnoe Allen of Wyoming Co but living most of her adult life in the Logan CH area of Logan county with her children. I would like to know more about Scott, Mary, and Belles father. Supposed to be a J Brett Allen. (Christina was 1st married to Nehemiah Allen of Oceana, but he died during the Civil War. We don't think he is the father of any of the children, altho possibly could be Scott's father. If you are a decendant or know of any decendants of these people please let them know about this request. I have photo's of Mary Elizabeth,(with husband James "Jimmy" Thompson and baby Henry) and Belle I also have a photo of Christina Gunnoe Allen.

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