General WV Queries 
November 1997
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- FORTNER
- Karen Boenigk Sat Nov 29 21:55:34 1997
I am searching for Fortners who possibly lived in W.Va. in the late 1700's or early 1800's before 1840 U.S. Census. They later moved to N.C.>Ga.>Polk Co., FL. I would appreciate any information on the FORTNER surname. Karen
- ELLISON, POOL(E)
- Lew Jenkins Sat Nov 29 01:07:18 1997
John ELLISON b.WVA? + Minnie POOL/E WVA? (wife's Great grand parents)
Emma Estella ELLISON b.May 04, 1893 WVA d. Feb 19, 1993 Lexington, OH, buried Mount Carmel Church + Flloyd Milton Price
Charles Ellison, Alva Ellison, Carl Ellison, Jim Ellison, Gertrude Ellison, Zelma Ellison, Hazel Ellison, Ruby Ellison
- OLD WAY, WV
- Patty Mulder Tue Nov 25 16:09:26 1997
Hi! My name is Patty Mulder. My e-mail address is PMulder749@aol.com and my West Virginia query is as follows: Where was "Old Way, West Virginia?" I have found this as a location in my Ancestral File listings for James Gough's family. One of the children was supposed to have been born there. I cannot find ANY references to this on maps, or any geographical lookups I have tried. Does anyone have any ideas?
- BURKS, HOLSAPPLE, RATCLIFF/RATLIFF, WILLIAMS
- Emme Ratcliff Leslie Tue Nov 25 03:57:05 1997
Currently, I am researching the RATCLIFF/RATLIFF line and three of the many surnames I am looking for are WILLIAMS, HOLSAPPLE, and BURKS. I have a William WILLIAMS d. 22 Dec 1892 in Washington County, VA who married on 9 Aug 1817 in Union, Monroe County, WV. His father also was a William WILLIAMS. My original information indicated that the son married an Elizabeth B. HOLSAPPLE. Now I only have one hitch. More current information which I have uncovered shows that William WILLIAMS' wife to be an Elizabeth H. BURKS, not HOLSAPPLE. Now I don't know which is her maiden name nor whether she had been previously married to either a BURKS or a HOLSAPPLE. The HOLSAPPLE information that I have shows that the father was born abt 1789 in Greenbrier, WV and died in 1862 in Monroe County; he was married to Jean CAMPBELL. Does anyone possibly have anything showing the true maiden name of WILLIAMS’ wife? I will appreciate anything that anyone may happen to have which might help in my research whether it be from official records, family history/tradition, or family bibles (or good rumors). Thank you in advance for your help. I hope that we can make a connection. Emme Ratcliff Leslie
- ADKINS, TIPTONS, SCARBERRY
- Bob Scarberry Mon Nov 24 07:43:10 1997
Howdy, my name is Bob Scarberry and I'm constantly doing research on Scarberry, especially in WV, OH and some of KY...I can try and assist anyone that might need help in this area...also research Tipton and Adkins, but not much luck yet on Tiptons (mother's side) I'll take any help I can get and will give as much as I can..thanks.
- TIGARD FAMILY HISTORY
- Bill Harrison Mon Nov 24 00:30:24 1997
There is a story in our family about how the Tigard family came to be. In about 1820 two brothers, Jessie and John, ages 7 and 11, respectively, were orphaned and turned up in western West Virginia. A family cared for the two until another family offered to take one of boys; they were seperated and John was never heard of again. Jessie, who said he was born in Maryland, grew up, married, and raised a family in West Virginia, before migrating to Nebraska in 1867. Bits of other stories mention Pendleton and Lewis counties, where Jessie and Sarah Tigard had a total of 16 children. Two of the children died of injuries they received in a home fire; a third died as a result of falling out of a swing. Their sons, Samuel and Simon both served in the 10th WV Infantry during the Civil War. Would really like to get an idea who the parents of Jessie and John were. If any of this information is even remotely familiar, or if you can add to it or even offer suggestions regarding where I might seek further information, please let me know. Thank you, Bill Harrison.
- LEWIS
- David Lewis Tue Nov 18 23:56:35 1997
I am searching for information on John LEWIS born about 1802. The 1860 Andrew Co MO census lists state of birth as VA (West?). Three known children James b. about 1841, John b. about 1843, and Gibert b. 1851. All born in VA (West?) per census data. If anyone has information on a John LEWIS born about 1802, please let me know. Thank you, David A. Lewis
- DILLON, BAILEY, BILLUPS, OWENS
- Mary Ann Jones Tue Nov 18 15:33:58 1997
Am looking for WV., Dillons: GGgrandfather Fountain Dillon m. Sarah E. Bailey; Gfather Pearlie Dillon b. May 28, 1900 d. May 13, 1948 m. Martha Billups; gggrandfather Arnett Billups m. Fannie Evelyn Owens/other spouse Ansel Dingess.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Mary Ann Dillon/Jones
- RICHMOND
- Karen Hucko Tue Nov 18 06:59:44 1997
I am researching the RICHMOND line from Washington Co., Pa., then later in Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler Counties in W.Va.
- CLINGMAN, McCLINTOCK, McDOWELL
- Sharon Neem Tue Nov 18 00:56:11 1997
Researching a William McDOWELL, b. March 27, 1805 Newton, VA (now Roane Co., WV); Mother was Rachel McCLINTOCK. William married Ann Eliza CLINGMAN, b. 1838, d. 1907 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL. Children: Mary, Anna, Charles, and Washington. Would like to learn of William's parents and siblings. Thank you.
- FETTY
- Lawerence Brown Fri Nov 14 16:17:29 1997
I am searching for parents, siblings, family of Elizabeth Lydia FETTY, b. 24 Nov. 1828, probably MONONGALIA Co., VA/WV; married John Wilson HAY(E)S, 9 Dec. 1848, MONONGALIA Co.. Elizabeth Lydia died 11 May 1881, and with John Wilson Hayes both buried Mt Nebo Cem., Marion Co. WV. Twelve children born this family. Parents to Elizabeth Lydia reportedly Moses FETTY, and Mary (Polly).....Moses reportedly illiterate, but charged with forgery. Waitman FLEMING allegedly signed marriage bonds. Have lately learned large segment of FETTY descendants in PRESTON CO., WV. Any referral or identification for future contacts greatly appreciated and will gladly exchange informaton.
- WARNE
- M. Burns Sun Nov 09 00:26:26 1997
Looking for any WVa connections with the Warne family, particularly Amuzette Ives Warne (12/5/1805-1/17/1879), m (3/17/1831, by Rev W Reynolds, Methodist preacher) Mary Jacobs (dau of Thomas Jacobs): James Warne, Frances A Warne, Mary Warne, William Herron Warne (m Rosalie De Alberts Warren), Joseph Parkison Warne (m Mary C Cothern), Rejoice H Warne, David H
Warne, Mortimer Allen Warne, Eliza Jane Warne, Margaret Warne. Thanks!
- DIAL, SPRINKLE, MIDKIFF, WILKINSON
- D. E. Mayfield Tue Nov 04 23:51:28 1997
John A. DIAL with wife Mary SPRINKLE migrated to WVA from NC sometime after 1804. Their children (Born 1804 to 1815) were Thomas,George, Cleo Etta, Anna and John Milford. Some moved westward. Son John Milford DIAL married Caroline WILKINSON.in 1838. Their children(Born 1844-1858) were James Madison, Elizabeth, Wm. Anderson, Geo. Washington, Judith Ann, John Wesley, Edward. Mary Margaret and Catherine. James Madison DIAL served in the 8th VA Cav during the CW. He married Sarah MIDKIFF in 1865. Their offspring were Hariette, Albert, Sarah Elizabeth, Escaline, William, Elvira, Randolph, Spencer and Arlando.
Any information on this family would be welcome.
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