Putnam County Archived Queries 1997a
Ancestors... Phalen, Jacobs and McGrew, McClanahan and Norris, Harmon and Phalen
Genealogy, ancestry, roots and family history
Putnam County West Virginia
 

1997 Archived Queries: January - June

 

WALLACE, MARTIN
Patty Wallace Mon Jun 09 21:45:05 1997
Looking for Wallaces and Martins from Midway, Buffalo area. Red Wallace a riverboat captain ( and married to the late Ruth Wallace) was uncle to Martin Wade ex-sheriff of Putnam Co. sometime in the 50's-60's. Looking for parents and names and cemetary. Thanks for any info.

PHILLIPS
Kyle J. Wear Wed Jun 04 15:04:21 1997
I am looking for information on the Phillips family of Kanawha and Putnam Counties in West Virginia. My ancestor, Abraham Phillips was born in 1818 and married Rachel (probably Carter) about 1842. Shortly after the birth of their first child (Mary Catherin Phillips in 1843), they moved to Cooper Co., Missouri. If anyone has any information on this family, it would be greatly appreciated.

FERGUSON, HARMON, GOOD
James Good Wed Jun 04 17:12:42 1997
Need help with info on GGD Eli Ferguson & GGM Nancy Harmon also GD George A. Good and GM Fannie Ferguson. My Dad was born in Red House May 15 1902 and grew up on a farm near Midway which belonged to a man named Tom Wyatt.I'm having trouble finding any record on Grand & Greatgrand Parents, any help would be appreciated.

HENSON
Phil Henson Wed Jun 04 10:05:45 1997
Looking for any info on a Tom or Thomas Henson somewhere around 1895 to 1900.

WEST
Donald Pomeroy Tue Jun 03 05:59:54 1997
Looking for information on William H. West and his wife Elizabeth. William was born in Virginia about the Dec 7 1806. They lived in Putnam county Scary Creek Dist. He died Nov 7 1883 in Putman county. Their daughter (my great-grandmother) Alexes R. West was born Jan 22 1868 in Putnam county. She married my great-grandfather Seth Pomeroy. Any information on this family

THACKERS
Sandra McClary Thacker Mon Jun 02 23:01:11 1997
Looking for information on Thackers that were in Putnam County in the 1800's. One was Stephen Thacker. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

MARKHAM, PHILLIPS, WELCH
Brenda Marble Fri May 30 16:42:19 1997
Lookinf for any information on the MARKHAM, PHILLIPS, & WELCH familes in Putnam Co. These families arrived in Putnam Co just prior to 1860. Any information would help, particualrly marriages. Thank you.

MC(C)ALLISTER
Larry McAllister Thu May 29 20:23:27 1997
I am looking for information on William McCallister/McAllister. From p.81, "Great Kanawha Valley", It states he was born in 1816 in Allegheny Co. VA and was the father of John C. McCallister. William came to Mason Co. around 1834. He located on 140 acre farm, Clendenin dist. and there died in 1864. William's wife was Jane Edgar and their children were -Martha A,Mary Jane, Thomas, Harrison, John, William, Andrew, Meniah, Samuel and Amanda. I am trying to determine the father and mother of William. Thank you for any info you can provide.

MORRIS, MILLER
Candie Freeman Tue May 27 20:20:03 1997
Looking for information on the decendants of Mary Jane (Miller) Morris Wood b. 5 Oct 1835 in Monroe Co., Va and d. 13 Dec 1909 in Putnam County d/o Henry Miller and Sarah Ann Karnes. Mary was first married to Joseph Thomas Morris and had four children of whom only one, Lewis A. Morris, is known to have married. Lewis (b.1861) married Jimmie? Burns and had four known children, Thomas, Delba Harry, and Lucy. Mary married second to Peter G. Wood, s/o John and Lydia Bocock/Bocok Wood and five children born to this union, Ella Lee, Shelby Jackson, Leonida Fletcher, Walter Marion, and Emma Francis. Willing to share information about this family and known decendants.

FREEMAN, ARBAUGH
Candie Freeman Tue May 27 20:26:23 1997
Looking for information on the decendants of John Fletcher Freeman and Delana Arbaugh and their six sons, Lemuel Jeremiah, Hersey Kingston, Pearl Tamlin, William Harvey, Ernest Price, and Homer Chetwood. I am also looking for any Arbaugh connection in Putnam County especially decandants of Harvey Arbaugh of Turkey Creek, Putnam Co., WV

BARBOUR/BARBER, KELL(E)Y
Denise Matson Tue May 27 11:18:08 1997
I am looking for information on Martin BARBOUR(BARBER). He married Mary Ann Kelly Walton(maiden name was KELLY) on July 8th, 1868. He was a Confederate soldier in the 8th West Virginia Infantry, Company "D". It was later known as the 7th West Virgina Cavalry. He was captured by Rebels on Nov. 24 1862,and was held prisoner starting in Dec. of 1862 and released in May of 1863. Any information or possible pictures are greatly appreciated.

PHILLIPS
Kyle J. Wear Fri May 23 18:56:16 1997
I am looking for information on the PHILLIPS family in the Putnam, Mason, and Kanawha area. My great-great-great grandfather was Abraham PHILLIPS (b. 28 Dec 1817 WV d. 15 Aug 1893 Otterville Twp., Cooper Co., MO) who married Rachel [probably Carter] (b. 12 April 1818 WV d. 14 May 1907 Otterville, Cooper Co., MO). They were married about 1840. According to family tradition, they were supposed to have come from around Buffalo, WV in the year 1844. There are a number of PHILLIPS families in Kanawha Co. on the 1820 and 1830 censuses--including an Abraham Phillips that I believe may be the father of my ancestor. If anyone has any information regarding this family, it would be greatly appreciated.

CLARK, BROOKS
Denzil Harper Sat May 24 15:20:47 1997
I am searching on any info on my GGrandparents. I don't know very much. What I do know is they lived in Putman/Logan and Lincoln Countys my grandparents last lived in Putman/their names were Charles Harmon Clark (b) Sept.26 1884 in Marietta Ohio (d) May 31 1941 in Scott Depot (Putman Co.) (m) Ida Bell (BROOKS) (b) March 4 1895 in W.Va. (d) Dec 26 1936 in Scott Depot// Parents of IDA were James Brooks (b) Sept 1871 (no death date) (m) Martha Miller (b) Aug 1877 (no death dates) other children are LAURA/MINNIE/VERLAND/GRACY/CLYDE/and UNA. (children of Ida and Charles) ANNA MAY/JAMES HARMON/VIRGINIA BELL/ROY LEE/CHARLES Jr/and GEORGIA FRANCES/ the only records I have found are the Census from 1900 Lincoln Co. 1910 Lincoln Co. (and)1920 Logan Co./1920 they lived in Amherstdale (Logan Co) Any dates would be very helpful

SIMMS
Major W. Simms, Jr. Sat May 24 16:51:48 1997
I am trying to locate where my great grand parents lived in Putnam County. I remember coming to the Hurricane area when I was young and seeing the land site. I am trying to trace my family through this area. My great grandfather's name as Major Simms(I think) and my grandfather's name?

COLEMAN, JEFFRIES, COTTRELL
Cheryl Malo Thu May 15 22:13:04 1997
Searching for the families of Sylvester COLEMAN b 1833, Jackson Co, married first to Nancy Marie JEFFRIES (i think), bc 1839, Putnam d of Elias and Catherine JEFFRIES. Sylvester is the son of Benjamin COLEMAN of Jackson Co. Apparently Nancy JEFFRIES died soon after the birth of my gggf Harvey Coleman, then Sylvester is next found in Clay Co, with new wife Christena COTTRELL. Benjamin COLEMAN may have had wives Sarah MCGLOTHIN and Mary GIBSON. I would like to correspond with anyone searching these families and am happy to share what I have! Aloha, Cheryl Malo

BYUS, RACER
Cathy Brubaker Thu May 15 22:07:01 1997
I am looking for information on the Mervin Claude Byus, Senior and Herma Clyde Racer family. They lived in Putnam County until the 1940's or '50's. They had 4 children, one of which, Nellie Rae Byus is my mother. My grandfather, Mervin Claude, was born 5 May, 1905 and my grandmother, Herma Clyde Racer was born in 1905. I know that they are buried in the Lawrence Cemetary in Scott Depot. His parents were William Byus and Isabelle Wick. Other than these few sketchy details, I have no other information about them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

ASHWORTH
Kimberly Smith Tue May 13 15:06:09 1997
Searching for any info on my great-grandfather, Lewis Harrison Ashworth, and his sibblings: Sarah Ann (Woods); William; John; Mary; Martha (Woods); Elizabeth (Gore); and Samuel (m. Martha S. Mynes).

NULL, HIGGINBOTHAN
Charles (Chuck) Michael Null Thu May 08 20:30:19 1997
I'm disable and would like someone to help on my ancestors roots. 1.) Henry Null married Laurana Higginbothan (May 31,1849 in Putnam County, WV. the only child I have is William Phillip Null. 2.) William Phillip Null married Rebecca Carolina Cox in Summers County Oct. 06,1881 also she was a full-blood Cherokee would love to get her Indian ID. Number.Also the Cox family that adopted her. 3.) George Federick Hopkins marrried Nancy Susan Dickerson date unknown I thank he mother was Margorie Hill live in Red House Area. Thank you for your time.

BYERS, RUBLE
Syd Hornsby Thu May 08 19:10:32 1997
Looking for Henry Levi Byers m. Leoma Ruble, their children four boys, Clarence, Gorde, Oak and William. William b. 28 Feb 1895, m. Anna Laura Levinia Mash married May 8, 1914, their children, Sarah Leoma b. 26 Sep 1915, Marvin Fredrick b. Jan 12, 1919. Sarah m. Lewis Cain Apr. 23, 1936.

CHAPMAN, SNODGRASS
Russ Turner Sun May 04 21:16:06 1997
CHAPMAN, Charles Etna was born Aug 8 1892 in Putnam County. He married Sallie Jane SNODGRASS in Kanawha County on Aug 1, 1917. I need any information that anyone might have on the CHAPMAN line.

FREEMAN
Kathy Sat May 03 20:44:00 1997
I am looking for information about Dimmie M. Freeman, born on February 15, 1915. Her parents were William and Gertrude Freeman. This was around Lick Creek in Putnam County, WV. William and Gertrude had 6 children counting Dimmie, but only five were raised that anyone was aware of. The children are as follows: Violet Nadine 1914, Dimmie M. 1915, Denver Clinton 1916, Sylvia Elizbeth 1918, Lorraine 1923, Ruth Erline 1928, Any information will be greatly appreciated.

RIPPETOE, MEEKS
Sandra Menders Thu May 01 17:25:27 1997
Looking for information on RIPPETOE and MEEKS families in Putnam County. Great-great grandparents were John B. Rippetoe (1791-1867) and Susannah Meeks (?1795-1880). Both died in Putnam County. Susannah's parents were William Meeks (1764-1850) and Mary Catherine Giannini (1774- 1856) who also died in Putnam Co. Any information on these families and their descendants will be appreciated.

SIMS
Frances Wentz Taber Wed Apr 30 23:58:47 1997
Looking for ancestors and descendants of Henry, Richard and Edmond SIMS of Putnam County. Arrived from Culpeper County, circa 1810. Willing to share all information!

BEARD, OGBURN
Donna Ogburn Hedrick Fri Apr 25 15:50:43 1997
John W. Ogburn and Sarah Beard were married September 8, 1844. I know they have one child, John C. Ogburn (1848-1902). They may have had a second child, Sarah E., b May 20, 1853. Can anyone verify this information or provide accurate info if this is incorrect. Thanks.

ARTHUR, MEDDINGS
Jack Stevens Mon Apr 21 15:25:55 1997
ISO ancestors of James R. MEDDINGS b 1852 Gallia Co, OH. Died in Putnam County, WV in 1936. Married abt 1880 to Josephine Louisa ARTHUR, b abt 1852 in Middleport, Meigs, OH. They lived most of their lives in Putnam County. James may be listed with his parents and siblings in 1850 census but it is too faded for me to read. Their son Norris Ard MEDDINGS (1889-1982) married Bessie Lee ROWSEY (1895-1973). She was a daughter of John Benjamin Luther ROWSEY (1870-1919) and Gertrude O. Tucker (1875-1965). They are all buried in Putnam County.

SMITH, ELKINS
Ellen Cantley Pauley Fri Apr 18 07:01:45 1997
I am seeking information regarding John M. Smith, born abt 1815 shown in the 1880 Putnam County Census. He married Nancy Toney in 1835 and Nancy Elkins (her niece) in 1838 both from Boone County, and he is shown in the 1850 Boone County Census. He is listed as a farmer in this census, but was a Methodist Episcopal Minister and is shown as the minister on several Putnam County marriage records.

STEELE, GILLESPIE
Nancy Rupp Sat Apr 19 07:52:52 1997
Looking for info on my Steele family. James L. Steele was born 22 Apr. 1841 in VA, died 28 Jan 1934 in WV. His wife Nancy J. Gillespie was born 15 Nov 1848 in VA, died 10 Oct 1918 in Red House, Putnam Co, WV Their children are: 1. Edward Grant Steele b. 12 Jan 1866 in Red House, d. 1 Apr 1935 in Belle WV. Wife Grace Robson b. 18 July 1872 in PA, d. 27 Apr 1937 in Belle, Ora Ehel Steele b. 11 June 1890 in Red House, married Harvey Taylor 27 Dec 1911 in Red House, Estelle Lawrence Steele b. 6 Apr. 1892 in Red House, Odus H. Steele b 11 Nov 1898 in Red House, Mary M. Steele b. 18 June 1903 in Red House, 2.Dollie b 7 July 1868 in Red House. married a Beck, 3.Charles b 28 Dec 1869, 4.James T. b 22 Apr 1871, 5.Susan b 18 Dec 1873, 6.Theodore b. 10 Dec 1875, 7.Ira b 1875, 8.Laura b 17 Mar 1878 married a Cain, 9.Minnie b 17 Jan 1885 married a Higginbotham, 10.Farley b 31 Auf 1892

LEE
karen layton Fri Apr 18 18:48:03 1997
I am looking for a John Lee Sr. live between 1745-1795. I have information that he lived in Teay's valley [now Putnam's County West Virginia]. He was a Baptist missionary. He and family lived in the area before one of his daughters, Deidamia Lee married William Fuson jr, a year after marriage. John and his wife Sarah unknown married December 4 1769 Norfork Virginia he died in Patrick County Virginia, she died 1809. can help me find there parents, or anything about this people.

RUSSELL, CHILDERS, COBB, TURLEY
Pat Adkins Thu Apr 17 22:33:21 1997
I am looking for information about SAMUEL RUSSELL born 1820 in Kanawha County. He married first in 1844 Mary Childers 2nd in 1848 SERENA TURLEY and in 1864 he married NANCY BROWDER COBB a widow. SAMUEL was a doctor from 1864 until his death in 1883. They lived in Teays Valley area on the Coal River. If you know where these people are buried, please let me know. I am also looking for their parents and the descendants of these people. Any information about SAMUEL RUSSELL and his family is needed.

ROBSON, ELLISON
Nancy Rupp Mon Apr 14 06:04:24 1997
I am looking for info on John Robson born 21 May 1821 in England, died 31 Dec 1895 and his wife Mary Ellison born in England 2 Dec 1836, died 6 Feb 1914. Both are buried in the Dunlap Church Cemetery in Red House. Three of their children are James, Thomas and Grace. Grace was born 18 July 1872 in PA and died in Belle, WV. 28 April 1934. She was married to Edward Grant Steele.

LEE
karen l layton Fri Apr 11 08:13:40 1997
I am looking for a John Lee a baptist minister wife Sarah settled in Teay cty [now putnam cty] west virginia aroun later 1700's before going into virginia, patrick county, children were rev. john lee jr. m frances ward,mary ann m edmond brammer,rowland lee m keziah brammer, hannah m james beckett, sarah john brammer jr, elizabeth m aaron williams, william m mary polly tuggle, abel m polly thompson and urlsey hilton, deidamia m willaim fuson, penina m james jordon, nancy m lewis collins brammer. can help me locate this family we believe john sr. died 1794 in virginia but this family my have lived some of the time in west virginia

SIMS, HENSON, GRIFFIN, BEAUMONT, TOWNER
Frances Taber Sun Apr 06 23:44:00 1997
Looking for information about: James Madison SIMS & Frances (Fannie) Jane HENSON Sims; John Charles HENSON & Frances (Fannie) GRIFFIN Henson (later KIRTLEY); William Zebulon GRIFFIN & Virginia Frances (Fannie) BEAUMONT Griffin; Samuel BEAUMONT & Seabriel TOWNER Beaumont. All persons were in Kanawha and Putnam Counties following 1800. Happy to share all of my information with others!

SIMS, MARSHALL, NALLE, TOWLES
Frances Taber Sun Apr 6 23:31:03 1997
Looking for information about: Robert Marshall SIMS & Mary Anne NALLE Sims; Henry SIMS & Margaret MARSHALL Sims; Richard SIMS & Mary TOWLES Sims. All were in Putnam & Kanawha Counties as early as 1815. Happy to share all of my information with others!

TAITT
Daniel A. Norgard Fri Mar 21 23:36:35 1997
Looking for anything on Sturman TAITT (1777-1850s). Apparently I'm the Only one looking.

MOORE, DAVIS
Stephen E. Snider Thu Mar 20 20:45:13 1997
I am looking for information on James Lemuel MOORE. Family tradition has it he was born in Albamarle County, Virginia ca. 1820 m. Elizabeth DAVIS bef 1856, she b. ca. 1820 in Putnam County, West Virginia. They had at least one son, John Leftridged MOORE, b. 17 Jul 1856 in George's Valley, Putnam County, West Virginia. He m. Minetta Manuella ROGERS ca. 1876. She b. 15 Feb 1857 in Lumberport, Lewis County, West Virginia, d. 3 Oct 1927 Putnam County, West Virginia. They had eight children: F. Callie D. MOORE b. 1 Apr 1878 Kanawha County, WV
M. William Homer MOORE b. 9 May 1880 Kanawha County, WV. M. Ernest A. MOORE b. 1885 Kanawha County, WV, M. Emory Ruffner MOORE b. 3 Feb 1888 Kanawha County, WV, F. Ida Elizabeth MOORE b. 1891 Putnam County, WV, M. James Lemuel MOORE b. 1894 Putnam County, WV, M. Lloyd Hansford MOORE b. 5 Oct 1894 Putnam County, WV, M. Orville Leftridge MOORE b. 1899 Putnam County, WV , William Homer MOORE m. Mary Catherine HEDRIC ca. 1904 probably in Putnam County, Wv. They had four children: F. Delcie Mae MOORE b. 5 Sep 1905 Scott Depot, Putnam County, WV, F. Grace Opal MOORE - Living, M. William Donalson MOORE b. 9 Mar 1914 Scott Depot, Putnam County, WV, F. Mary Catherine MOORE - Living, If you can shed any information on these families and their ancestors or decendants it would be greatly appreciated.

MARTIN
Donna Hedrick Wed Mar 19 13:26:54 1997
I am looking for information pertaining to Elder William Martin who was one of the founders of the Hopewell Baptist Church. It was formed on the 31st day of March, 1834 in what is known as the flat woods of Pocatalico. It was one of the early church organizations. Thank you.

MC(C)ALLISTER
Therese Wed Mar 19 02:31:16 1997
George Robert McALLISTER b. abt 1868 in Putnam Co. WV. William Marsh's 1880 census puts his family in Mason Co. WV. Here's what the census had: John-63, Julia-40, dau Nanius-17, dau Sarah-15, son George R.-12, dau Annie E.-10, son Shelby-1. All had parents born in WV. I am looking for any information on his siblings and most especially on his parents, John and Julia. George R. married Mary Leuella BATEMAN (b. abt 1871 in Mason Co. ) and had 8 children. Any information would be greatly appreciated and I am willing to share my info. Thank you.

OGBURN, MARTIN, JOHNSON, HUTSON
Donna Tue Mar 18 16:12:08 1997
I am looking for the birthdates and names of the parents of my four paternal grandparents. This is the information that I now have: John Charles OGBURN, born 1848-1850 in Putnam Co. Tabitha Ann MARTIN, born 1854 in Putnam Co. Joseph Alexander JOHNSON, probably born in Putnam Co. Ella Barbara HUTSON, probably born in Putnam Co. Thanks for any help!

BAILEY, ADAMS
Jack Bailey Mon Mar 17 20:17:53 1997
George Washington BAILEY, who was born in 1824 and died in 1901. His first wife was Sophronia Anne Johnson and his second wife was Matilda Page Bailey Adams. In going through various Census records, I have gotten names of his children, including my grandfather, Elben Dan Bailey (1898-1955) but I have had no luck at all in learning anything at all about George's parents. They lived in the Poca area close to the Kanawha County line.

OLDAKER, HALL, HIGGINBOTHAM
Fishbone60 Wed Mar 12 13:13:31 1997
I'm researching the OLDAKER family in Buffalo area of Putnam Co., WV. They are connected with my HALL family of Putnam Co. and Mason Co., WV. Does anyone have info on Peyton OLDAKER and his wife Susannah HIGGINBOTHAM JOHNSON? Their dau. Mianda Hannah m. Thomas P. HALL Jr. s/o Thomas P. and Malinda (HENDLEY) HALL. Margaret OLDAKER possibly dau. of William OLDAKER m. William H. HALL s/o Thoams P. & Malinda (HENDLEY) HALL. Also seeking info on John OLDAKER, Isaac OLDAKER, Benjamin Isaac OLDAKER, and Pascal "Doc" OLDAKER. I'm also researching the LEGG family of Putnam Co., William LEGG m. Sarah Louise McCOY had a dau. Louisa LEGG m. Joseph Jubal HALL. Joseph Jubal is the s/o Thomas P. & Malinda (HENDELY) HALL. Anyone know of the area called Otter Creek near Buffalo? Would like to know something about the history of the area, town of Buffalo, the old Oldaker Mill and the "Old Tom" Hall place.

BOWL(E)S
Gracie Stover Fri Mar 07 01:15:43 1997
I am trying to find information about my ggg-grandfather, Jerry or Terry BOWLS/BOWLES. He and his wife, Mary A are listed in the Putnam Co census in 1850 and 1860. Children were: Allen(my gg-grandfather who married Octavia Cooper(Price?), Francis M, John and James. I would love hearing from anyone researching this family as I am really stuck on this family ling. Thank you. (originally from Raleigh Co.)

KIRK, TACKETT, MALLEY
Clint Kirk Sun Mar 02 04:48:04 1997
Looking for information on John Eli KIRK. Was said to have been married to Matilda Tackett who died in 1867 in Putnam County and to a Letha Louise Malley on 2/12/1874 also in Putnam County. Thank you for any assistance.

MCNEALY, SLACK
Mary Campbell Sun Mar 02 20:30:43 1997
Surname McNEALY, SLACK. I am looking for information on Samuel McNealy and Martha Slack. Would be interested on any information on the McNealy or the Slack family of this area.

MCCALLISTER
David McCallister Sat Mar 01 07:40:09 1997
Looking for obituary info on: MCCALLISTER William Hamilton d 1923?, MCCALLISTER Jason d Dec 24, 1937 (William's brother), MCCALLISTER Zina (Zinnia?) d Mar 19, 1923 (Jason's wife), Would appreciate anyone looking up these obits and telling me what they say.

RONK, ROME
John H. Ronk Mon Feb 24 18:14:53 1997
Looking for Rome Hager RONK and his son Ottis Hager RONK who left Putnam Co., to go to Boyd Co., Ky wish to correspond with any descendants of ROME. Thanks.

HARRISON, HENDERSHOT
Lola R. Miller Sun Feb 23 11:46:23 1997
I am related to the Harrisons and Hendershots of 18 mile in Putnam County. William Hendershot (1840-1924) married Louisa Harrison (1844- 1920) daughter of Josiah C. and Francis Harris Harrison. William Hendershot may have been the son of Joseph Hendershot and Elizabeth Rush (origination not known for certain). They were married in the early 1860's and moved to Missouri for a short time. I have no details about this Missouri move. I have a few more details that I can share but would like a little help with filling in the gaps.

TYLER
Clark Tyler Tue Feb 18 20:11:44 1997
I am researching the TYLER surname. Isaac Tyler was one of the early settlers of Point Pleasant -1774. I do not have the name of his wife but do know that Isaac Tyler traveled with other families-Cooper, Arbuckle, Lemasters. If anyone has any information on Isaac Tyler please contact me.

THOMASON, SMITH, BALL
Tammy Gentles Fri Feb 07 17:46:09 1997
I am researching the THOMASON. My grandfather, Raymond Thomason married Delma Smith and had 2 sons. Raymond and James. He then divorced and remarried a lady named Linda Ball. They had a son named Errol Wayne Thomason born in 1946. If you have any information on the Thomason name or the Christy name (my mothers family) please email me.

ADKINS, HORTON
Doug Couch Mon Feb 03 01:51:31 1997
I am son of Margaret ADKINS 1921-, grson to Andrew Jackson ADKINS 1884- 1931 & Mary Frances HORTON 1883-1928, ggrson to Bub ADKINS. Both AJ ADKINS & MF HORTON died in Charleston. It is said that other of the family kept records and lived in St. Albans. My branch has no knowledge of their names or whereabouts. Can anyone help. AJ is supposed to be buried in Springhill Cem; but they don't have a record of that AJ. My mother, Margaret was one of 14 orphaned children. Spouse surnames: MILLER, STRICKLAND, ZEN, IBENEZ, FULMER, STEWART, TEEL, LITTON, SPERRY, KING, HUFFMAN, UNDERWOOD. Thanks much for any help & direction.

BOWL(E)S
Gracie Stover Sun Feb 02 05:21:58 1997
I am looking for information about my ggg-grandfather, Jerry(Terry) even possibly Jeryne J. BOWLS that lived in Putnam County in 1850 & 1860. He was married to Mary A and had four sons, James, Allen (my gg- grandfather), John, and Francis M. BOWLS/BOWLES. If anyone has ANY information to these people or related family, please contact me. Thank you.

AKDINS, HORTON
Doug Couch Sat Feb 01 23:40:07 1997
Looking for information on birth or marriage of Andrew Jackson ADKINS, 1884-1931, b. Putnam Co., d. Kanawha Co. Also his wife, Mary Frances HORTON, 1883-1928, b. ?, d. Kanawha Co. Also his father, Bub ADKINS, said born in WVa. Andrew J. and Mary were parents to 14 children. spouse surnames: COUCH, MILLER, STRICKLAND, TEEL, LITTON, UNDERWOOD, IBENEZ, ZEN, FULMER, SPERRY, STEWART, KING, HUFFMAN. Thanks for any pointers.

MCCALLISTER
Rick Mc Callister Sun Jan 12 11:26:36 1997
Interested in information re: Putnam Co. Mc Callisters, especially Cynthia, Kate (same as Tilda?), Richard, William Hamilton "Squire" MC CALLISTER, as well as any links to Albert Mc Callister, who I think was from Mud River but may be descended from the Putnam Co. Mc Callister. I'm also interested in Zirkles, esp. Elizabeth & George ZIRKLE; and in Margaret & Sarah NICKELL/NICHOL(S)/NICHOLAS. Also in William H. Mc Callister's father, belived to be aa Mr. ARMSTRONG.

SALISBURY, PARKER
Vernon L. Salisbury Sun Jan 05 15:00:59 1997
I am tracing my family tree and am trying to find other persons whom have already invested time with the Jesse James Salisbury's of Spring Hill whom was married to Ethel Ati Parker and had the following sons; Ernest b. 1915, Ronald b. 1918, Paul b. 1920, Jesse Vernon b. 1922, Rupert b. 1924 and Royce b. 1926.

NORVELLE, FARRAR
Ralph J. Turner Fri Jan 03 19:01:19 1997
Looking for information on the Norvelle family in Mason Co. in the early 1800's. Martha Norvelle born 1804 in Putnam Co., buried in Mason Co. She married John B. Farrar. They had following children: William b 1827, Mary Ann b 1826, Floyd V b 1833, Cortez b 1836, Eliz. b 1839, Democracy b 1841 & Veto b 1844. Father John was from Goochland Co., VA.

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