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May 2000 from Katreena Riley Crookshanks AILSTOCK, My Great-Great Grandfather Harrison Ailstock Riley was born in Alleghany on or about 1830-1832. He was the son of George Ailstock (b1805? Alleghany) and Eliza Jane Riley (b1802?). I am also researching the Ailstock family, as well. Thank you for your time. Trying to verify some information. My g-grandfather was Peter Benjamin Davis Riley (b.1869? Alleghany) m1. Jennie_______; m2. Rosa F. Shinaberry(b. 1873-1874? Pocohontas Co.). My gg-grandfather was Harrison Ailstock Riley (b.1830-1832? Alleghany)m. Mary Elizabeth Thomas (b.1834?). My ggg-grandfather was George Harrison Ailstock (b.1805? Alleghany) m. Eliza Jane Riley (b.1802?). I am trying to determine who George's father was and beyond. Elza Jane Riley was the daughter of James Riley (b.1779?) and Augusta Tanner (b. 1781?). James was the son of James Riley (b.1753?) and Sarah______.

March 29, 1997 from warner@midcoast.com (Richard D. Warner) AKERS, MATHENY - Seeking information on the family and ancestors of John Wallace AKERS; b. 12 Nov. 1877 in Montgomery Co., VA - d. 13 Sept. 1918 in Covington, (Indep. City), VA. He md. 20 Oct. 1897, Mary Elizabeth MATHENY, at Mt. Madison Baptist Ch. (town or city unknown). She was b. 24 Dec 1868 at Rockbridge Co., VA - d. 14 Apr 1907 at Richmond(?), VA.

October, 2001 from ">Kathy Brown ALEXANDER, KNOWLDEN, WRIGHT - Looking for info on Stephen Wright and his parents, William and Anna (Knowlden) Wright. Stephen was born April 2, 1817 in Brookland, Kent, England. He married Catherine Shanklin Alexander in Alleghany Co., VA on November 25, 1840. They had at least one child in Bath Co., VA (Catherine Alexander Wright, November 6, 1841). Would like to confirm this info (which came from family tradition) and add any info on Stephen's ancestors, siblings, immigration, etc. - Kathy Brown, Juneau, Alaska

February 18, 1997 from Charlie Leighton AUSTIN, BURRELL, LAYTON, LEIGHTON, MARKHAM, SAUNDERS, TOLLEY - ISO informtion on additional information on parents of: Lewis Edward LEIGHTON, b:1845 as per 1860 census for Rockbridge Co. or 1846 as per 1870 census Botetourt Co. John LEIGHTON, father of Lewis Edward was b:abt 1811 Married Elizabeth SAUNDERS 17 May 1835. In the 1850 Census the surname was spelled LAYTON. There was a James LEIGHTON that m: Ann BURRELL, 25 Oct. 1786. I believe they are the parents of John. 1860 Census list wife as Eliza. Other children besides Lewis E. were William R. b: 1842 and John L. b: 1848. Lewis E. married Rachel Ann MARKHAM b: 1837 she died in 1932 and is buried in Covington, Va. Their Children were Otto Samuel b: 1873, Gertrude b: 1876, Alvin Rosco b:1878 and my Grandfather John Ernest b: 1874, m: Elmyra AUSTIN, b: 1974 d/o John AUSTIN and Martha Jane TOLLEY, Any help will be appreciated. April 2000 from Jeff Tingler AUSTIN, looking for family of emma mae austin [b]1911 was left at a place, along with a brother, on pottscreek at a poorfarm, was raised by a family named carter. dont know what happen to the brother. mae [m] george lee tingler, mae [d] in the 80. thanks jackie

October 1998 -- Connie Mays BAKER -- Researching a one William W. Baker that lived in th Paint Bank area during 1870. I'm not sure if the middle initial is for Washington or Walker. March 1999 -- Charles Baker BAKER -- Mathias Baker and family who was from VA and migrated to Indiana and was an Original land owner in Johnson Co.,Whiteriver Township, Indiana in 1822. He migrated with relatives and friends of Daniel Etter, Michael Brown and a Mr. Neese. He had 3 sons: Michael (my ancestors)Joseph, Peter (John Peter?). Stated in history of White River Twp. that many were from Alleghany Co VA. November 1999 -- John H Baker, Jr BAKER -- Looking for my family. I had a Grandfather named John (T?) Baker that lived in Clifton Forge, VA. I know he was married to Carman Fisher and they had 4 sons, Cecil Baker, John H. Baker (my father ), Raymond Baker, Edgar Baker and 2 daughters, Edna Baker and Eva Baker. I know he was a Machinist for the C&O Railroad and moved to Peach Creek, WV about 1922. I know my father was born in October 18.1900 at Clifton Forge, VA. This is all I know about my family history.

January 14, 1997 from darkwolf@nrv.net Karen Mitchum BARGER, BURGER, CHRISTIE - I am seeking information on my great grandfather, Charles Edward BURGER, 1870-1926, originally from Botetourt County. He married my great grandmother, Nettie (CHRISTIE) BARGER, widow of Lewis E. BARGER, also originally from Botetourt County. According to the marriage license of Nettie (Christie) BARGER and Charles Edward BURGER, the place of his birth is listed as being "Botetourt, Allegheny County, Virginia". Charles was the son of Joel and Rebecca BURGER. I also have information on Lewis BARGER to share if it will help anyone in their research. Thanks!

March 2001 from ">Jackielyn Spradling Turner BARNES - Doing genealogical research for my maternal family, and am attempting to locate information on a James S Barnes, my great-grandfather. I have scant information, as he took the family from Clifton Forge, VA to the Charleston, WV area in the early 1920's, left my great-grandmother there with their 10 children and then he disappeared - presumably back to the Clifton Forge area. His name is James S Barnes (no one seems to know what the "S" stood for) He was probably born sometime between 1865 - 1870 He married Dora May Goodwin, a full-blooded Cherokee Indian, born 1870, died 1942 He was a plasterer by trade He had 10 children with Dora May, all born in Clifton Forge, VA: Bessie Barnes m. unknown Mahaney (sp?), John Barnes, Guy Barnes, Madie Barnes m. Joseph Johnson, Virginia ("Trix") Dare Barnes m. Carson Wells, Alma Barnes m. Wylie Tucker, Georgene Barnes m. Clark Kessinger (and) m. unknown Walker, Earl Barnes (last known resident of CA), unknown girl Barnes (died at early age) and Katie Thelma Barnes m. Vaught Taylor (this is my grandmother, who married 9/23/33 in Charleston WV). It is assumed James brought the family to the Lick Branch (Charleston) WV area on the suggestion of Madie's husband, Joseph Johnson, on the hope of finding work and bringing Dora May to be nearer her family. We believe his intention was to bring them to WV, establish the family with the sister Madie, and then leave due to an unhappy marital situation. He has not been heard from since that time, somwhere in the early 1920's. My grandmother, Katie Thelma Barnes, was born Spetember 26, 1915, died December 31, 1969. My mother remembers that Katie told her the move to WV took place when she was probably 5-6 yrs old, 1920-21.

June 1999 from John Beard Beard - I was born in Cifton Forge on 14 June 1926. I was named for my grandfather John Gibson Beard who was a policeman in Clifton Forge and at the time, lived at Eagle Rock. I was about 6years old when he died and was buried there. I spent more time in Clifton Forge than I did with my parents in Washington, DC. I like to learn more about him and my grandmother. John

March 2001 from ">Polly Dameron Sligh BENNETT - g.g.grandparent's isaac p & mararet bennett dameron .they had 8 children,now there is showing that they had adopted a boy named walter glover, birthday (apr 1887 4) i have never heard of this person mentioned as i was growing up.any information on this person would be helpfull. my father was the oldest(allen m. dameron) .some where thru the years he would hve atlked about this person.mr.glover would have been 12 when my father was born.

September 29, 1996 from Bradley S. King BESS, KING - We are looking for any information on Charles King born April 5, 1750 in Hanover Co. He moved to Botetourt Co, later Allegeny, in the 1770s. He married Rebecca Bess, Daughter of Christopher and Mary Bess. They had only one son John King in 1788. We are interested in finding Charles King's parents, grandparents and/or siblings.

August 1998 -- Kathy Brown BROWN, James - Born about 1803 in Alleghany Co (according to 1850 census). Married Margaret BOLAR in Bath Co., 1834. Children John Anderson, Samuel Washington, Bolar Austin, and Sarah Margaret born 1835-1844. Wife died in 1844, daughter in 1845. Many family members had tuberculosis. On 1850 census, Samuel and Bolar are with maternal grandparents, aunt, and orphaned cousin in Bath Co. Haven't found John yet; he died in 1859. James, age 47, is alone next to STEPHENSON/BOLAR relatives at Bolar Run, Highland Co. Believe family lived together there before Margaret's death. Other Browns also living in area. Samuel became a doctor. Bolar moved to Texas. Need parents, siblings, any info at all on James.

March 2001 - ">Alice Brown Shevitz BROWN -- My father was Clarence Taft Brown who married my mother Elsie Mae Meeks on August 23, 1930. My father's parents were H. K. Brown and S. (Sally) A. Brown. He had a brother whose name was Everett and sister (I need her name). He was married again after my mother and he were divorced, to Beulah Brown and they had 6 children: Clarence Taft Brown, Jr., Richard Brown, Donald Brown, Michael Brown, Crystal Brown and Darlene Brown. I am interested in finding out more information about my father's parents, H. K. Brown and S. A. Brown. He was born in March, 1906 and died in October, 1981.

Janaury 1999 - Jon Munday BRYAN - Looking for anyone associated with or having information on Hugh Bryan, married Nancy M. _ marriage said to have taken place in Alleghany county but the date is unknown. Data derived from 1860 Logan county, WV census(I know, WV wasn't a state in 1860)). First, the record contains an entry noting "Hugh, Alleghany co. VA" Born ~1811, Occupation _ Physician, Wife(?) Nancy M., Children, Andrew S., George, maybe others. More Logan county, WV records show two sons _ Andrew, 1837 and Cyrus, 1828 as being born in Alleghany county. I presume two other known children _ George and Matthew _ who were born between Cyrus and Andrew, were also born in Alleghany county. Other children/persons are noted in the census records of Logan county but the names are near impossible for me to read. The family appears to have moved to Logan county, VA/WV prior to 1850. Also looking for ancestors of Cyrus P Bryan, b. 1828/9 in Allegheny co, 1856 married in Cambell co. I cannot be certain these are the same man, but I hope so. Hugh is my mother's g_grandfather.

February 2000 - Sue Durham BURNS / TAYLORS - Searching the Burns or Taylors in or around Covington VA. I am trying to find the family of my grandfather Christopher Taylor married Rosa Belle Burns in Monroe Co VA/WV. I know that his sisters was in Covington in 1921 per obit of his brother Allen. Sister Marinda Ellen Taylor married Lewis Pendleton Burns (brother of Rosa Burns) and sister Margaret Ann Taylor married Andrew J Martin and they were both listed as living in Covington in 1921. April 2000 - Dorothy H. Miller BURNS / CARLISLE / BOSTICK -My great grandparents lived near Crows, VA, in Allegheny County pre-1889. James L. Burns m. 1850 to Isabelle Carlisle, daughter of James and Martha Carlisle. Their daughter, Martha Burns, first married a Mintz, then as a widow, married Joseph T. Bostick in 1888. Joseph T. Bostick, son of Caperton A. Bostick who in 1858 m. Angebel Jane Sams. James L. Burns was son of James and Jane Burns, which James Burns d.1853. James Carlisle was son of Robert and Polly Carlisle who first lived on the Cowpasture River.

October 2001 - DnTGrist919@aol.com BUTLER -- Looking for any informaiton on my great grandfather, IRA HARDY BUTLER. He is listed in the 1910 census as a resident of Alleghany County, district 7. His occupation is listed as Deputy County Sheriff. He was married to Annie Michaels Southall on October 31, 1900, and had five children (Marion Southall, Emily Stoddard, Virginia Frankland or Franklyn, Francis A. and Ira Hardy, Jr.

December 1997 - EW104@aol.com BYRD - Need ancestorial information for William R Byrd & wife, Nancy. They lived on Cow Pasture River near Iron Gate from about 1820 until after 1880. Deeds are recorded that show William buying property. They had sons:John L, who married a Maria, Alexander, & Charles, all of whom were Confederates in the Civil War and afterward removed to WV. A marriage record for one daughter, Martha, exists. She married a Charles Thompson, who worked for the railroad in Clifton Forge.

May 2000 - Mary Bess Boswell CALLAGHAN / CALLAHAN - seeking information on Henry Madison Callaghan/Callahan, b. 1868 in Alleghany County, Va. m. Amanda Virginia Elmore b. Craig County, 1861, on Dec. 19, 1889. Alleghany County Census for 1900 shows Henry and Amanda as parents of seven children. William B. b. June 1870, Lelia M. b. April 1890, Warner F. b. July 1891, Cabell H. b. May 1894, Howard M. b. March 1896, Warner J. b. Feb. 1898 and Bertha V. b. 1899. I am trying to determine where Amanda Virginia Callaghan/Callahan died as there is no death record in Virginia. She is apparently buried in Sunrise Cemetery at Low Moor, Va. sharing a stone with Henry M. Callaghan/Callahan. Date of death only shows 1935. I would appreciate any information on any of these people, and I will share what I have. I also have some information on the early Williams/Dressler Family in Alleghany County that I will share also.

January 2000 -- Lana CHILDS, RIDDLEBERBER, WILSON,JAMISON - Looking for info on the George William Childs family. His son Robert B. Childs b. 1829 Alleghany Co. Potts Creek, Va. married Sarah E. Harmon. James Gordon Childs b 1887 married Mary Ellen Riddleberger b.1887. Benjamin Franklin Wilson b. 1882 married Cora Frances Jamison b. 1885. These families lived in Alleghany Co. Virginia. Would appreciate any info on any of these lines. Willing to share what info I have.

November 1998 -- Peggy Miller CRAFT -- Looking for any information on the parents of Lucinda Virginia Craft. Lucinda was born December 28, 1831 and died January 22, 1921. She was married to George Washington Kemper; both are buried at Bowyer Cemetery on Potts Creek, Alleghany County, Va. Any information or assistance you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks, Peggy Miller. November 1999 -- Jeff Tingler CRAFT -- James Henry Craft and Ruth Wilson were my grandparents. I was very young when they died. I don’t remember much about them. Ruth Wilson was born1879 and died 1944. James Craft was born 1879. He was a farmer in Richpatch. Like to know their parents. February 2000 -- Ruth Craft CRAFT -- Seeking information on the family of James B. Craft born around 1862. He married Annie Holmes, born around 1858, in Low Moor, Virginia in 1883. His mother is listed as Eliza Jane Craft. The parents of Annie Holmes are listed as Joseph W. and Rachel Holmes. Annie Holmes was born in Botetourt County. Annie had two sisters, Laura and Emma.

August 2001 -- Dorothy Crawford CRAWFORD - My father was born in Clifton Forge Va in (I think) 1895. After WW1 he came to NJ and NY. His name was Harvey Talmadge Crawford and his parents were (I think) William and Virginia. He died when I was very young so I don't know much about his family.

January 29, 1997 -- cgilbert@earthlink.net (Chip Gilbert) CROSIER - I am looking for the exact death late for Emma Edna CROSIER. I believe that she died at the Clifton Forge hospital in 1939.

September 1998 -- Sabrina Lawson CROWDER -- Searching for any information on the family of James Matthew Crowder,b. abt. 1868 in Virginia,m. Lucy "Bell" Graham, children: Carl, William, Elena, Theadore, Laura, Ruby Estell. James lived in McDowell County, West Virgina c.1913. his Father's place of birth is listed as Va also.Family rumors have it that James may have come from Alleghany County, Virginia. Any and all information would be appreciated.

October 2000 from Polly Dameron Sligh DAMERON -- Looking for information on a john thomas dameron and jeannette bess ,jhon thomas was born 1-7-1861 and jeannette was born 12-14-1873.they lived at snakerun .va and are buried at there family cementary on land they uased to own[ dameron cementary].these two people where my grandparents and i am trying to find out there parents and any other information on them.my father was allen marshall dameron and he married bessie irene fridley.allen was the first born to thomas and jeannette. there where 8 children all to gether.in the family bible i have there is mentiond a mrs.margert dameron [died] 3-9-1887 and a mrs.fannie bess [died]2-11-1902. any information would be greatly appreacted.

May 6, 1998 from Judie Darbee Vinciguerra darbee1@juno.com DARBEE, Samuel W - moved to Virginia 1920s, worked at Waynesboro Nurseries, lived in Waynesboro, Covington and 300 Pine St., Clifton Forge. Died CF marriage and Bessie's name; exact date and place of burial of Samuel; if possible, date of birth and death for Bessie. He had left his family here and only part of our family were in touch over the years. My last contact was in January 1972. His ggfather settled this area in 1796.

August 2001 from ">Joe Hamrick DEEDS - Researching John Milton Deeds b.25 Feb 1843 near Lowmore, Alleghany CO, Va d. 12 May 1929 in WV. His parents were John Milton Deeds and Patsy Armentrout. A brother William lived in Alleghany County in 1850 (1850 census).

 

March 1998 from Linda Stull Boggs, 203 Treetop Road, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445 DEISHER, STULL -- My grandfather was Earl Linwood STULL Sr, b. 14 Nov 1907, d Aug 1984. Married Lucy Josephine DEISHER STULL b. 16 May 1910, d. Jan 1976. Any info on Earl STULL's parents, g parents, etc. Father: Edgar STULL, mother Mamie Wilhelm STULL. Any info on Lucy Josephine DEISHER STULL, parents: Jacob Preston (Pearson) DEISHER b. 20 Oct, 1868 d. 9 Feb, 1938 and Anna Liza BROWN DEISHER b. 11 Aug 1875, d. 8 May 1939. Married 8 Jan, 1894. Thanks - Linda Stull Boggs

 

March 1998 - Juanita McBride, 14707 N. Edencrest, Spokane, WA 99208-8787 DEW -- Charles DEW m. Nancy PINKLEY 1818 of Potts Creek on 17 Sept 1818 in Monroe County. Need to know parents of Nancy Pinkley. William LINTON m. Rebecca Ann DEW 1842. I am interested in corresponding with anyone researching these surnames.

 

March 14, 1997 from FDLL07A@prodigy.com Timothy Dick Brackney DICK, SNOUFFER - I am searching Botetourt Co. for information on John DICK and his wife Christina SNOUFFER DICK who owned land along Back Creek from 1791 to 1795. They are unaccounted for from 1796 to 1803 when John and his children show up in Wayne Co., KY. Tradition says Christina died in Botetourt Co. and was buried in Rich Patch (possibly Alleghany Co. now). To date I have no other info on the family during this time besides the purchase and sale of the above property. The children during this time include: George, John Jr., Sarah (Sally), Susannah (Sucky), Elizabeth, and Mary (Polly). I would appreciate any and all leads.

 

April 2000 from Delivia O'Connor DOWNEY - In trying to piece together my g-grandfathers family, I find that one of his brothers, JAMES DOWNEY enlisted in the 60th Virginia Infantry co.F, on June 18,1861 and died June 30,1862 at the Battle of Fraysers Farm. He was barely 16 at the time of enlistment and as far as I know the only one of the Downey boys who enlisted. I would like to document the movement of this unit up to the time of his death. It is my understanding that he enlisted at White Sulphur Springs, which I understand to be West Va. now. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I have written to Washington for his Compiled Service Record, but have not received anything as yet. I am now a resident of California and getting up in years, or I would be there going through your states vast array of records. The Downeys lived in your area for many years.

July 1999 -- Dan Harris DUNBRACK, Pascal _ b 10 Jan 1886 Keyser WV, m abt 1910 to Lillian ??, d Feb 1969 Covington VA. Seeking ancestors and descendents of my Uncle Pascal and Aunt Lillian. I understand there is a road named after Pascal near/in Covington. Pascal was a postal carrier.

May 2001 -- ">Dave Duncan DUNCAN -- Trying to find information on my great-grandfather, William Archer Duncan, and his family. He worked for nearly 40 years with the C & O Railroad out of Clifton Forge, Va. He would have started with the railroad in the late 1800s and retired in the 1920s or 1930s.

July 1999 -- Violet Elmore McCauley ELMORE -- I am seeking information on my grandparents and their ancestors. Giles Monroe Elmore born 1871, married to Minnie Florence Charlton born 1882. Both possibly from Craig or Botetourt counties, or Monroe W.Va. They settled in Alleghany County, spent a lot of years and died there. Giles father. James Elmore was possibly Botetourt County.

February 1998 -- Lura Glass ENTSMINGER -- Searching for information about Bill Entsminger wife Thelma and daughter Billy Jean who were living in the Covington area in 1937. Would any member of the Entsminger family be able to tell me what happened to them. Looking for Billy, childhood playmate of Norma Hatfield.

November 1999 -- Sharon Lodge FITZPATRICK/EWING -- Seeking information on some Fitzpatricks living in Alleghany Co. about 1886. One in particular was John David FITZPATRICK who was married to Mary Alice EWING. They had children there and later they moved to Rockbridge Co. Perhaps a census record for 1870 or 1880 would list this family.

November 1999 -- Nancy Scott FLORA - Looking for information on the James FLORA family. James died in 1810 in Monroe county Virginia. He had the following children; Eleanor who was born in 1770-1780 and married Henry Saber in Botetourt County Va in 1801, Mathais, Susannah who married George Stephens in 1804 in Monroe county Virginia, Mary (Polly) who married William Dew and lived in Alleghany County, Deborah, Charity and perhaps other children. I am looking for his wife and where this family disappeared to. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

November 1999 -- Tom Drouillard FRIDLEY - Searching for some information on my grandparents (who are both now deseased). They lived in Covington Virginia; I'm not sure when they died. My grandfather's name was Pete Fridley and my granmothers name was Peachy Shue Fridley. My Father who's name is Thomas Nelson Fridley is deceased and is buried in Palestin Cemetary in Hemetite VA. Any information on my grandparents date of birth or death it would be greatly appreciated.

November 1999 -- Marty Figg FRY - John Fry b. 1795, Allegheny Co. Va. married Mary E. Jackson, who was also born in Allegheny Co.Va. in 1803. Searching when they died and where they are buried. Parents names if available. Possibly buried in Mount Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery. I have the names of their children. Any info also on Mary Jackson's family if it is available.

February 1999 -- KHender102@aol.com FRYER - James Fryer, age 26, is found on the 1860 Alleghany Co. census in Covington, VA. Searching for info about him and his descendants.

February 1999 -- Amie Russell_dooley GARRISON - Looking for relatives of John Newton Garrison, Sr. and Addie Stone Garrison. Born approx. late 1800's, had a son John Newton Garrison, Jr. in 1918, had a Daughter Named Mamie, unknown DoB, John, Jr. Married Mary Catherine Gates of Kentucky, they had 5 children, all of whom I am in Contact With. I would like more information on both of my grandfathers maternal & paternal side. I know I have a cousin named Cherie Davis (Maiden Name) that was Miss Virginia. This is all I know about the Garrison family roots. Any information would be appreciated. They are from the Clifton Forge Area. Both John's & Addie are buried @ Crown Hill Cemetery in Clifton Forge, along with John Jr's Wife, Mary Catherine. If anyone knows more information, please contact me.

January 20, 1997 from petshop@gte.net Debbie Mehren GIBSON, LUDINGTON - I am trying to locate any relatives of my grandfather Wallace Warfield (aka Freddie) GIBSON. He was born in Albamarle Co. around 1910 at the Miller School. In 1935,he was living in Covington and worked as a fireman at the paper mill there. My grandmother was Merle LUDINGTON, born in Watoga, WV. I believe they married in Covington. They had 4 children born in Covington, but were divorced when the children were young. There is no one left to give me any information. I believe Wallace remarried and stayed in Covington and had more children. I have not been able to find a b/c or obit. He may have had a brother named Howard who also resided in Covington.

August 23, 1996 from Carolyn Carver GILLESPIE - James Gillespie is said to have been born c1761 in Augusta Co (the part now Alleghany Co) to William & Mary Gillespie. James married Isabella ______ and children were William, Jane, Robert, Mary, Matthew, Thomas, Elijah, James S., Sarah & Isabella according to some sources. Would like to correspond with Gillespie researcher regarding details of this family and their ancestry.

February 2000 from Isabelle Pafford GILLILAND - Like information on Shepard Gilliland and his family. He owned land along the Cowpasture River, near Covington, about 1850, and is listed in the census indexes for 1850. I would also like to make a second query for Henry David Wise, born June 22, 1877 in Alleghany Co. He married Amy Gilliland, granddaughter of Shepard, about 1900.

August 1999 - Betty Pace, 7305 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505-3404 GLASS & TRIMBLE in Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VA The 2nd wife of my grandfather (Charles Wakefield Pace Sr.) was LENORA MAY GLASS, born April 2, 1893, in Clifton Forge, Alleg. Co., VA. Her father's name was CHARLES EDWARD GLASS and her mother's name was ANNA BELLE TRIMBLE. Lenora May Glass first married a CALL, I think, but was widowed . I believe she had several children in this marriage to Mr. Call. She then married my grandfather in Bluefield, WVA, where he was a railroad man. At least one of the Call children was adopted by C. W. Pace Sr., I am told. May Glass Pace died in 1970 in Bluefield, WVa, and my information on her family comes from her social security application, which she signed May Pace. I would like to exchange information with anyone researching the Glass or Trimble lines.

January 1998 - Clara Plumb GREEN, FRANCES: I'm looking for any information on my ggggrandmother Frances Green. All I know is that she married EZEKIEL RUCKER in Oct or Nov of 1818 in the Alleghany Co. area. Any leads will be greatly appreciated!

August 2001 - ">William L. Grose GROSE -- My father, James Henry Grose, was born in Allegheny County near Covington on a farm near Falling Springs Road. I believe his birthdate was 1892, but there is some dispute about this. A number of family members are buried in a churchyard cemetery (Mt. Pleasant, I think). I bellieve the family emigrated to the Covington area from Allegheny County, PA. I remember being told as a boy that a lady from Hot Springs had compiled a history of the Grose family. I would appreciate any information that you could provide.

March 1999 - Jim Hagarty, Stratford, Ontario, Canada HAGERTY -- Peter Hagerty who is listed in the U.S. census for Virginia of 1860 as living in Covington with his wife Nancy and three-year-old son Jeremiah. He was 30 years old and born in Ireland. I would be interested in communicating with any descendants of this man or with anyone who might know more about him, especially his Ireland roots. I want to find out his parents' names to see if I am related to him.

September 1999 - Thomas Minshall Hamilton, Beard, Craft, Tucker, Jamison -- Looking for info on my relatives who lived in the Covington area. My Grandfather Emmett Craft married my Grandmother Ruth Hamilton Beard and they moved to Michigan in the 40's or 50's. My grandfathers dad was Frank Craft and his mother was Lucy Belle Tucker. She was married to a Jamison before she married Frank. The Jamisons had 4 daughters; Viola who married a Hansford Tucker, Sadie, who married a man named Hubbard, Lula who married a Joseph Smith and Sophrona who was married to William Loan. The crafts also had 4 kids, my Grandfather, then Neuva who was first married to a Melvin Brown and then to John Rose, they had 6 kids. Then Bernice Craft who married Alice Welch, they had 2 children. And then Reba who married a George Martin, they had 3 kids. My Grandmothers parents were Katherine Hamilton and Emmett Beard. Any info anybody has on any of these folks would be greatly appreciated.

January 26, 1997 from Barbara Hutchinson HAMLETT, RICKS, SMITH - Seeking information on family of Charles Henry SMITH (1859-1928) and his wife Sarah C. RICKS (1861-1894). Both buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA. Their children were: Leslie David SMITH born ca. 1881, Herbert Cleveland SMITH born ca. 1884, Almer Claude SMITH born ca. 1889, Cora Lee SMITH born ca. 1878 and married James R. HAMLETT.

November 1999 - Jannie Lanphear HARFORD -- Augusta Harford and her husband John Smith are on the 1900 census for Alleghany County with their daughters Sallie and Lilly. The Smiths married nearby at White Sulphur Springs WV. I need to contact ANY Smith researcher of Alleghany County whose family were full or half blood Cherokees in the mid 1800's or any Smith researcher whose family adopted a Cherokee child. I believe I have found John on the rolls and am waiting documentation from the National Archives based on the indexed number I found.

January 2000 - Linda Mayer HARLOW -- Could someone tell me if there is a marriage listed in Allegheny Co for Thomas Harlow and Caroline???. This would be around 1849-1850. This Thomas was originally m. to Lucy Humphries. The 1850 Augusta Co Census shows him with a "Caroline" in the househould, but I believe Lucy was all the children's mother. Since the last child, Mary Jane was age 1 on the 1850 Census, and her marriage record indicates she was b. in Allegheny Co, it is possible his new marriage took place here. If anyone has access to death records for that period, could you check to see if Lucy Harlow is indicated.

March 12, 1997 from jdown@nettally.com () HENDRICKS, REYNOLDS, TINSLEY - Bennet TINSLEY b. 1779 in Amherst Co. died 1853 in Alleghany Co. married Permelia HENDRICKS or REYNOLDS, 1802 in Cumberland Co. Need info on wife and children. Bennet was in 1850 Alleghany Co census.

December 1998 - Byron Hill HILL, William -- Searching for information on or the VA will of any William HILL who may have had a son named Green HILL or Greenberry HILL born about 1775. This William would have died sometime before 1800.

July 2000 - Gail Brown HOKE -- Seeking information on Rodney hoke who was convicted for murder in the early 1900's? He is supposedly my great grandfather's brother which I am trying to prove. It is believed that his father was Hubert Hoke and supposedly he did this near Daniel Hoke's house (Hubert's brother) I have traced this line back to 1730 and wanted to clarify dates. It was supposedly in numerous newspapers and I was told he was the first person in state of VA to die by th electric chair. Daniel's house was located in the Jerry's run area which is now called Hoke Road. My father lives by the house. If you don't have any info on him could you be able to tell me how to get it. Currently I live in Indiana and have not found any records of it.

March 1998 - Juanita McBride, 14707 N. Edencrest, Spokane, WA 99208-8787 HOLLY -- Need parentage of William Holly of Alleghany County @ 1840 married to Malinda DEW 17 Feb 1840 in Potts Creek. July 1999 - Judy Holly Whisler HOLLY -- Searching for the parents and siblings of WILLIAM HOLLY. He was born Sept 18_1816 in Bedford Co., Va. He lived alone in Allegheny Co., Va per 1840 census. On Feb. 17, 1842 he married MALINDA DEW in Allegheny Co., Va. She was the daughter of CHARLES and NANCY PINKLEY DEW. They sold their land in 1848 and moved with several of MALINDA's siblings to Macoupin Co., Illinois. Their children were: JOHN WESLEY (SINGLE); LEWIS R (SINGLE); SARAH CATHERINE married FRANCIS C SIEBERT; NANCY VIRGINIA married JAMES LOGSDON; BENJAMIN FRANKLIN married MARTHA MARIAH WEDDLE; and CHARLES WILLIAM (SINGLE). WiILLIAM died Sept 19,1872 in Macoupin Co., and MALINDA and family moved by ox and wagon to Pottawatomie Co., KS in 1878. Thanks, Judy

April 1999 - Carole Tarr HOOK - Seeking information on Eli Hook, b. abt. 1800, m. Mary Ann Cox in Alleghany 11/15/1832. Children: Edwin, abt. 1843, spouse Virginia; Adoniram Judson (not sure of the spelling of 1st name), b. 1847, m. Mary V. Hall 10/28/1873 in Botetourt Co.; William S., b. 1/1850, m. Susan V. Dunnavant 10/22/1890 in Botetourt Co.; Martha Alice (Mattie), b. 10/23/1854, d. 11/22/1889, m. George Madison Falls on 12/30/1875 in Botetourt Co.; S. B. (male) born dead 7/26/1857 and John T., b. abt. 1859. Please e-mail DunkyT@aol.com if you have information. Family moved to Botetourt and then possibly Rockingham.

November 1997 -- Robert Allison HOOKER -- Seeking information on Herbert Hooker b March 21, 1893 d Mar 1973, m Rosie Hooker. Lived in Alleghany or Bath County above Falling Springs. Herbert's son Jesse Morgan Hooker was my adopted father m Hazel Halterman. Also seeking any information on Ray Miller Ginger's Family, Ray was the son of Wilber (sp) Stewart Ginger and Hazel Halterman and the father of Robert Wayne Ginger. Any information about either family would be greatly appreciated.

March 1998 from Harriet Hester Johnson HOWES, Charles HOWES -- born in VA 1750, buried in Clay Co., KY. Hos father was Henry HOWES, born in VA 1725.

March 12, 1997 from WHJPSEA@aol.com () HUFFMAN, JOHNSTON, LEWIS - I'm looking for nformation on the families HUFFMAN and LEWIS. Earliest HUFFMAN in Alleghany County is Soloman, born abt 1793. Soloman's son was George (b abt 1832), whose daughter Sally married my ancestor William Thomas JOHNSTON. Earliest LEWIS is Alleghany County is John, born about 1777, wife Eliazabeth. John own property through which the C&O; tunnel was dug. Tunnel is known as the Lewis Tunnel. Any info on their parents would be appreciated.

March 1998 from Diane Rossi HUGHES, Major -- b April 12 1881, Sunderland, Eng. d Dec. 1969 Iron Gate, Va

October 1998 -- Janet Estep HUMPHRIESSearching for HUMPHRIES family and origins of John HUMPHRIES who settled in 1786 in Botetourt/Allegheny County in Rich Patch area. Material from Humphries family chart says John HUMPHRIES in Rich Patch as early as 1766. John m. Margaret Murphy in 1784, d. 1796. John is great-grandfather of Anderson Humphries (M. Mary Ann Bennett 1845 in Allegheny Co.) b. 1823, d. 1886, who settled in Nicholas Co. VA (WV) ca. 1855.

April 1998 from BHutch6793@aol.com HUTCHISON or HUTCHINSON, James b. 1782 +/- in VA, wife Catherine, d. Sarah born in VA befor going to SC.

March 1999 -- George Kovacich IRBY -- My GG Grandfathers name was Samuel Irby. He was born about 1822 somewhere in Virginia. He married Nancy Abston. I am looking for his parents name.

January 1999 -- Alene Roy, 34871 Wendlandt Way, Scappoose, OR 97056 JACKSON -- I'm researching my grandfather, Alonzo (Lonnie) Holmes Jackson, b. 26 July, 1900 in Covington, son of Henry T. Jackson and Callie W. Robinson of Covington. Henry was an electrician who was electrocuted in an accident in a wet basement, sometime between 1905-1921, when Alonzo enlisted in the Army in 1921. Alonzo had a sister who died young, 13-16 of ruptured appendix. He married Elah Allene Carter in Lawton, OK in 1924 while stationed at Ft. Sill, OK., had a long military career, retiring in 1952 in San Antonio, TX.; died September 8, 1973, is buried at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. Would appreciate any info on this family. Henry is supposed to be related to Stonewall Jackson. Thank you. May 1999 -- Gabriel Rider JACKSON -- I'm searching for information on the death of Jesse Jackson in Alleghany Co. Va., between 1854 and 1860.

May 2000 -- John W. Jacobs JACOBS - BARNES -- Am searching for a Enos Jacobs who married a Rachel Barnes on April 4, 1840.

March 1999 -- Paula Morris JONES -- Josiah C. Jones family in the Allegheny Co. census of 1850 it lists him as being 48, his wife Martha 44. (Assume they married @ 1825.) Also lists children: William, John E., Eliza C., Christopher, Josiah C., Elizabeth, Sarah R., Charles W., Joseph W. C., Margaret A., Lucy A., Martha G.. I know that John Edward Jones was born in Allegheny Co. according to his Civil war documents. Josiah's family is listed in Allegheny Co. census from 1830 on. Do not know who Josiah's parents were, or his wife Martha's maiden name. their parents from this county also? Trying to see where they came from. We descend through John Edward Jones born 7/10/1827. December 1998 -- Dan Kuhn, Box 323 Cool Ridge WV 25825 JONES -- Seeking ancestory of Angeline Thompsie Jones, born in Alleghany Co., around 1870. She is first found in the 1880 Alleghany census and listed as a servant, 11 years old, in the household of James (age 70) and Mary (age 60) Fitzgerald. Living nearby is the family of Judith Carter Jones, widow of John Jones. I feel Angeline was related to this family. Any information of the John Jones family would be appreciated. Angeline moved to Fayette Co., WV and married Levi Edmund Kincaid in 1890. January 1999 -- Paula & Mike Morris JONES -- John Edward Jones born July 10 1827 Allegheny Co, VA. He was a private in the 7th West Virginia on the Union side. His parents were Josiah C. and Martha Jones. John Edward Jones married Elizabeth Jane Thompson 3/24/1852. Any information on the ancestors of Josiah C. Jones would be appreciated. February 2001 -- Ernie/Kathy Jones Kristof JONES -- Seeking information about my gr-gr-grandfather, Charles Jones, middle name either Alex or Alexander. He was born about 1819 in Allegheny County, VA, to Charles and Mary Jones, both born in VA. That information comes from the 1867 marriage license for Charles A. Jones' marriage to his second wife--my gr-gr-grandmother--Lucy A. T. Jackson Jones (daughter of Josiah and Martha Jones, residents of Covington, VA.) Charles' first marriage was in 1837 in Monroe County, VA to Mary Jane Griffith (daughter of Nicey Griffith.) I've hit a brick wall trying to track down Charles' parents. If you have information that would help me learn more about them.

September 1999 -- V. Murray Jordan JORDAN -- Looking for birth and family records for Joseph Lewis JORDAN, b. 22 Apr, 1848, Allegheny Co., VA. Father, Edwin JORDAN, mother, Mary Jane PAXTON Jordan.

May 1998 from Bill Lowrey in Colorado Springs KENDALL, Sally/Sarah Bell -- Henry Alexander Noel (1845-1930) married Sarah (Sally) Belle Kendal 30 Nov 1874 in Callaghan, Alleghany, VA. According to Alleghany County Marriage Record, her fathr's name was Joel Kendal. Sarah died 7 Aug 1884, and Henry later remarried. Seeking info on the family and forebears of Sarah Kendal (Kindle?) Willing to pay reasonable fee to a researcher if necessary.

November 1999 -- Rick Kincaid KINCAID -- ISO information on parents of Thomas McDowell Kincaid: John Kincaid b. 1/11/1758, Augusta Co., Va. d. 8/11/1835 Barber, Va. Wanting to find information leading to idenity of wife Elizabeth could be Dean. They had 11 children one being Thomas McDowell Kincaid. TMcKincaid wanting to find war records during Civil War. Would like to confirm this info about him being a captain in the 27th Cav. C.S.A Any additional information on ancestors,siblings, etc. would be greatly appreciated. December 1999 -- Rick Kincaid KINCAID -- Researching my ggggrandfathers records and life. I lived in Covington from 1950 until 1976. My father, now d., was James Edward Kincaid, his father was Ewell Clifton Kincaid, his father was Charles Ashby Kincaid, his father was Thomas McDowell Kincaid, his father was John Kincaid Jr., after this point things get real uncertain as to where his parents come from or who his parents are. I think they are oddly tied into the Kincaids that lived north of Neola W.Va. on the old Kincaid estate. Certainly from a maps standpoint if you look Neola and Fallings Springs are within 20 miles of each other being separated by several ridges of mountains.

October 1999 -- Rachel Moorman KINDLE / KENDALL -- James KINDLE/KENDALL m. Mary LOCKHART, d/o David LOCKHART, 1813, Shenandoah Co., VA. They removed to present day Alleghany Co. by 1814. All ten of their children were born in Alleghany Co.: Joel, b. 1814, James Wilson, b. 1816, Margaret Elizabeth, b. 1820, Rachel, b. 1822, Lucinda (Lucy), b. 1826, Frances (Fanny), b. 1832, Catherine (Kitty), Sarah (Sally), George, and Elias (birthdates uniknow). Joel m. Delilah ?, ca. 1844; Catherine m. Caleb SITES, 4 Oct 1845; Rachel m. Preston CONNER, 29 Aug 1843; Frances m. Simon HOYLIMAN, 17 Mar 1853; Sarah m. William J. GIVENS, 8 Nov 1849; Margaret Elizabeth (Elizabeth M.) m. Augustus MOYER, 4 Apr 1838; Lucinda m. William CUNNINGHAM, 17 Oct 1849. James Wilson KINDLE/KENDALL (my g-g-grandfather) went to Randolph Co., MO, m. 1) Caroline ADAMS, date and place unknown, 2) Elizabeth SMITH, d/o Augustine SMITH, 1846, Audrain Co., MO. No information about George or Elias. Any information regarding James & Mary (Lockhart) KINDLE/KENDALL &/o their children would be greatly appreciated.

October 2000 -- Roland Knight KITINGER / KNIGHT -- Looking for information on George Washington Kitinger and Eliza Knight who were married on July 23,1834 in Botetourt Co. VA. They are listed in the 1850 census of Alleghany Co. VA.

October 1998 -- Robert Shotzberger KUPER -- Looking for information of the death of my relative Augustus Frederick KUPER near the Cowpasture River in Alleghany County in 1863. It is possible he was working on the Virginia central Railroad.

October 1999 -- Kyleen Gavin KYLE -- Looking for any information or connection to WILLIAM KYLE who married AGNES SHAWVER about 1825. He was born in Ireland; she was from Alleghany CO. They had 6 children: John, Robert, Harriett, Sidney, James and Elizabeth from 1827 to 1842. I believe she may have died within a few years as he came to Augusta CO., and remarried only a few years later.

March 14, 1997 from pamwalk@netscope.net Pam Walk LAFON, MARTIN - I am tracing the family history of my great-grandmother Nancy Ann MARTIN, daughter of William and Mary MARTIN, who married Clifton Hill LAFON in Craig Co 26 Mar 1877. I am seaching for the parents of William and Mary. Their first child was born in Allegheny Co., so they may have married there. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

May 1998 from ">Tom Steele LAYTON - JOSEPH OR LUCINDA LAYTON (HIS DAUGHTER) Joseph Layton (1827-9/26/1902, b Va.) m Martha J., 2. Lucinda A. Layton (1848/50-2/15/1877, b Alleghany Co., Va.) m Joseph Harvey Oyler. Lucinda, my gg grandmother, moved to Kanawha Co. and married Joseph Harvey Oyler. Any information appreciated. Check Layton or Leighton. Thanks, Tom Steele, St. Albans, W.Va.

July 1999 from ">Jimmy LeCroy 127 West ST, Moncks Corner SC 29461-4123 LeCROY - Looking for info on my great_grandfather Hiram Luke LeCroy. Born around 1809 and went to SC around 1820. Info on any LeCroy's may help.

March 12, 1997 from BMacou@aol.com Bob Macoubrie LEMMON - Need any information on George LEMMON and Frederick LEMMON. Frederick fought in the Augusta County Militia during the American Revolution. George Lemmon died in 1807 in Botetourt County. Frederick died in 1830 in Botetourt County. Thomas Jefferson LEMMON, the son of Frederick was born in 1801 and lived in Botetourt County till the early 1850's. I would like to know where Frederick and George are buried. Frederick lived on the Cowpasture River near the Alleghany County line.

January 1999 -- Lana Supple LEWIS -- I am looking for the parents of John LEWIS b. abt. 1788. He married Elizabeth Harmon(?) Sept. 15, 1821. John LEWIS appears in the 1850 and 1860 Alleghany Co. census. Their children are William J., Peter E., John W., Susan E., Elizabeth, Eliza, Catharine, Barbara I., Sarah F., and twins: Henry C. and Theodore H. Any information on John's parents would be greatly appreciated! April 1999 -- Judy Wright LEWIS -- Looking for information on William TAYLOR and Joseph LEWIS who lived along Indian Draft-probably Cowpasture River in Allegheny Co. Va. (1800-1815 when this county was in Bath Co. Va.)

November 1999 - Tony denBok LINKENHOKER -- Looking for information on Gillie Linkenhoker, wife of William Preston Floyd Meadows. I believe their children were born in Covington, VA.

March 1998 -- Juanita McBride, 14707 N. Edencrest, Spokane, WA 99208-8787 LINTON -- William Linton and Rebecca Ann DEW. Married 1 March 1842 in Alleghany County. Would like to correspond with anyone researching these families.

December 1998 -- Blueford Edgar McCauley LLOYD/MCCAULEY/ROBINSON -- Am interested in trying to locate information on Ruby Jean Lloyd/McCauley/Robinson. My parents were divorced when I was 10 yrs old, and she remarried Frank Robinson from Covington. On my birth certificate she was listed as having been born in Barbour. I've been told that was another name for Falling Springs but there is a Barbour Springs near New Castle. My name is Blueford Edgar McCauley, graduated from Covington High in 1949, and was nicknamed "Sonny" while living in Covington. Any info or lead on my mother would be greatly appreciated.

February 1999 -- Carolyn Lucado Griffin LUCADO -- Seek contact with any descendants of the Joseph Hannibal LUCADO. He was born l4 August l872 in Christiansburg, VA, the son of George Washington and Martha LUCADO. He married Birdie Preston ANGEL on 6 September l893 in Giles Co. They lived in Giles Co. and Radford in l9l0 and moved to Iron Gate, Alleghany Co. VA about l9l0 or l9ll. His children included Eugenia, Cortlandt Sweete, Eugene Chapman, Sarah Eleanor, Joseph Hannibal Jr., William Beckwith Fuqua, Isabel Louise, and Frances LUCADO. My grandmother Birdie Preston LUCADO died 30 December l942 in Clifton Forge, VA, and my grandfather died l3 April l950 at the C&O Hospital in Clifton Forge, VA. They were buried at West View Cemetery in Radford, VA.

May 1998 from Charles Morris MADISON -- Looking for information on the burial of Humphry Madison who was killed at Fort Jackson in 1756, (now Covington)?

August 1998 -- S. Henrichsen MASTERS -- I'm seeking information on FRANK and RHODA MASTERS, parents of GEORGE MASTERS. GEORGE married ELIZA JANE HOWARD on July 25, 1872 in Alleghany County, Virginia. Children of George and Eliza: Sadie, Fannie, Alfred, Robert, Charles, Martha, Amanda, Mary, Coralie, George W., Rosetta William. Any help would be greatly appreciated. George Masters (the elder) died in Boiling Springs and is buried in Sweet Chaleybeate. Information on anyone mentioned would be welcomed.

April 2000 -- Vickie Kreider MALLOW -- Looking for Martha A. Mallow of Allegheny Co. VA. I believe Mallow is her married name. She was married to William Alexander McCray in Bath Co. but brought two sons to the marriage: William and John Henry. William A. McCray was reported to be living at the home of Martha during the 1870 Allegheny Co. Census. Her sons married Nellie M. Grady & Hood W. Thompson---- and Janet Bruce Wallace, respectively. Martha( Mattie) died in Bath Co. 4 Feb 1916 after having three more sons with William. I don't know who her first husband was, her maiden name, or any other dates on her. Her son, William, was born in 1867 and John Henry, in 1869. Her 3 boys with William McCray were born between 1872 & 1879. I need to know more about Mattie.

June 2000 -- Kenneth James Matheny MATHENY -- Seeking information on George Washington Matheny who was born about 1821 and lived in Covington/Alleghany County VA. He is recorded in the 1850 census as a tailor. Married 1/w Martha M. Printz Sept. 1847, she b. 1831 VA and d/o Cornelius Printz & Hester A. George Washington Matheny had 3 children by this marriage, including James Harvey M., Laurice B., and Martha M.. Also adopted Florence.

June 2001 -- ">Kathy Jones-Kristof MATHENEY -- Seeking information on the family of Samuel Harvey Matheney, also spelled Mathena, Metheny, McTheney, MacTheney. He was born about 1794 and was living in Allegheny County, VA in 1830. His children were Samuel Harvey Jr, Oliver, Joseph, Minerva, and two unnamed sons. Samuel Harvey Jr married Jane Monroe in Allegheny Co, VA in 1883. Their children were William, Minerva, H.W., Samuel Harvey III, and James. Samuel Harvey III married Nancy E. Bowyer in Allegheny Co, VA in 1873. Their children were James, Nora Belle, Minerva, John Wesley, Elias, Leanna, Nonie, Harry and Samuel Harvey IV.

February 10, 1997 from wstaffor@swva.net (Brenda Ford Stafford) McALLISTER, EDDY, McDIVITT, THOMPSON, WARREN, WILEY Looking for any information on John WARREN b date and place unknown m. Jane McALLISTER b. abt 1780 Bath Co., VA. They had a son James A. WARREN b. 1816 in Alleghany Co., VA married Lydia WILEY 1833 in Monroe Co. He also married a Lucinda McDIVITT. Don't know if she was the first wife or second. He had a son McDowell M. WARREN b. abt 1834 in Alleghany Co.(according to census) m. 1s Mary Ann EDDY and 2nd Frances J. THOMPSON. McDowell resided in Peterstown, Monroe Co. WV. I would be grateful on any info.on John WARREN and James A. WARREN and Lydia WILEY (surety on the marriage bond was John S. WILEY). I have information on the McALLISTERS / LOGUES and on the EDDY family that I would be glad to share. Thank you February 1998 -- Michael A. McCallister McAllister -- My research is for the McCallister family (please note the spelling), in particular the descendents of James McCallister who settled around Falling Springs circa 1760. I am particularly interested in those descendents who remained in the Alleghany County area as I am one of those descendents. For years the two families (McCallister and McAllister) have been confused. Thank you for your attention to this matter. September 1998 -- fourgypsies@yahoo.com McCALLISTER -- Looking for information on a Archibald MC CALLISTER, born about 1809, married to Margaret (last name unknown). In the 1850 Census he was listed as a farmer in Alleghany County, VA. He several children but his youngest Louisa Clark MC CALLISTER was my gggrandmother. Louisa married Henry KEYSER about 1852, in Alleghany Co. also. If you have any information regarding MC CALLISTER or KEYSER January 1999 -- Wayne K. McCallister McCALLISTER -- I have been hunting for my early ancestors that I believe were in this area. The names of the ancestors were James and Mary McCallister. When I first found them as living in Virginia, the land mass on which they resided was then called Augusta County, VA. I believe the same people and their property stayed in the same location but that the name of the county under which they lived changed to the name of Botetourt County, VA at the time of the American Revolution. Later, at the time of the death of this James McCallister (in about 1801), the same person and his land was now listed as being in the land mass as Bath County, VA. In fact his will was recorded in Bath County. I beleive his property was located on the Jackson River and I believe that same land became part of the formation of another new county called, Alleghany County, VA. I am wondering if you, or any members of the Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society, Inc. are able to verify my logic or help me locate his actual property? I found some of the land that James and his wife Mary McCallister purchased in the year of 1764, recorded in the court house of Augusta County, VA. Would that information help in locating that land? April 2000 -- GeneandJudyMc@aol.com McCALLISTER -- Requesting any information on the Brothers and Sisters of John McCallister & Mary (Kincaid) McCallister from Bath Co. Virginia. Archibald, John, William, Thomas, Andrew Kincaid, Samuel, Polly, Jane, Alexander & James McCallister. We believe Andrew K. & his brother William went through Ohio where two of Andrew's children were born: John Clark and Samuel. Then they settled in Franklin Co. Missouri and we believe his brother Thomas and Samuel later joined them.

March 2001 - ">Janice McLaughlin McLAUGHLIN/GROSE/PATTERSON/WADE -- the list is very long but these are the main ones that may be around the Alleghany region. Maybe not. I've been able to trace six and seven generations back on each of Stephen's ancestors, some further than that. But I realize I've been very lucky. Tonight, I received a phone call from my brother in law who wanted to tell me that he found a scrap piece of paper with a name on it that he didn't recall anything about except that his mother, Katherine, who has since passed, said to contact this person for family information. I don't know how old the note is but it would have to be at least four years old. The name on the note is Ester Brown Newman Coleman. From my records and my father in law's memory, she is the niece of my father in law's mother...his first cousin. She was born April 23, 1908. Julian, my father in law is 85. He is very actively involved in my research. He is the reason I started it. We live in Roanoke. Julian told me tonight that anytime I want to go to see her he will be ready in five minutes. Now I have to find her. Julian said she lived in Valley Forge (near the river) He thinks it has only been a year or two since he last spoke to her. He said her husband had passed away earlier. I have looked for a telephone number for her to no avail. She would be 93 years old. She never had children, in fact didn't marry until about 1964 when she was almost 60 years old. After looking at your society website, I think he would really enjoy a visit (we come to Covington frequently anyway) to the society meeting. Please advise if the meeting for this month will be held as scheduled. I will be happy to share what information I have gathered thus far. Also my personal library of research books is growing. :)

November 1999 - Tony denBok MEADOWS -- Looking for information on William Preston Floyd Meadows, husband of Gillie Linkenhoker. I believe their children were born in Covington, VA.

March 2001 - ">Alice Brown Shevitz MEEKS -- My grandfather was sheriff of Alleghany County in early 1900's. His name was Joseph W. Meeks. Joseph was married to Cora Alice Miller Meeks and they had 4 children: James Grover Meeks, Charles Gilmer Meeks, Avis Octavia Meeks, and Elsie Mae Meeks.

November 1999 - Linel Merchant MERCHANT -- Researching James Merchant, I believe he may be an ancesestor. He was in 1860 census index, page 138 in the Covington District. If someone has access to this census, I would like to have any info available. Thank you.

March 2001 - ">Alice Brown Shevitz MILLER -- My grandmother was Cora Alice Miller, daughter of Charles Miller and Emma Belle Crutchfield Miller. Cora was born in Collierstown, VA in 1890. She was the randdaughter of the late Judge Edward Crutchfield of Richmond, Virginia. Cora had several brothers and sisters. They were: H. G. Miller, Mrs. Lottie Miller Barnes, Lewis Miller, John Miller and Miss. Effie Miller. February 2001 - ">Mary Boswell MILLER -- Researching the family of William Miller in Alleghany County. Have no information except he was employed by the old Low Moor Iron Company in Low Moor, Va. around 1920-1921. September 2001 - ">Rebecca (Miller) Pressey, 114 Bee Tree Ct, Piedmont SC 29673 MILLER -- currently trying to start a family history for myself, my brother and his children. My mothers name was Catherine Marie (Robinson) Miller, born Aug. 4 1952. My fathers name is Stephen Levi Miller, born April 21, 1953. My mothers Moms name was Mary Elizabeth (O'Neil) Robinson, Death 1975 and fathers name was John Tobie Robinson death 1957? They were married on Sept. 23 1949. My father will not be cooperative and help so here is what I know. I know that the Gibsons are Cousins to the Miller's and that my paternal grandmother was married twice. She had 3 children from her first marriage, Robert Allen Miller, Stephen Levi Miller and Sandra Jean Miller. My Paternal grandfather died in the early part of my fathers childhood. My maternal grandfather (John Tobie) died when my mother was 5 yrs.old and my maternal grandmother (Mary Elizabeth) died when I was around 4 or 5 (1975-1976). I, Rebecca Dawn Miller, was born Aug.27 1971. My brother, Christopher Wayne Miller, was born Feb.27 1976. My mother died in Sept. of 86-87.

December 1998 - Bob Hunt MOODY, WILLIAM C.- b. Hanover County,Va.,9/27/1846, d. 1/7/1913 (Clifton Forge?). bur. Crown Hill Cem.,Clifton Forge. Pvt.,Albemarle Artillery. paroled Ashland, Hanover County,4/25/1865. Apparently the term "Capt." was just an honorary postwar title. William C. Moody was Superintendent of Schools in Clifton Forge and had the "Moody School" named for him.

February 1999 - Charlotte Carr MORRIS -- Looking for information on my grandmother family. Her maiden name was Regina Estelle Morris,believe she was born in Clifton Forge in 1906 the daughter of Charles and Nannie Morris. Her parents married in Boteteourt Co. 1897. They had 3 children(Bessie,Corbin, Regina) Corbin buried in Clifton Forge at Crown Hill Cemetery,also in Morris family plot a John B.Morris and 2 other unmarked graves. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

October 2000 - Stephanie L. Nichols MORRISON -- Looking for family of Susan Mildred MORRISON b 10-1-1849 Covington, Va d.1-20-28 bur.Cedar Hill Cemetery Covington, Va. Married: James Nichols b.8-8-1832 d.4-26-1916; 1850 Census: Alleghany, Va.: MORRISON, James 33 Farmer; Mary 35; Frances 8; Juliet 4; Susan 2 (Maybe her); and William 1. Anyone researching Morrison in this County??

February 1999 - Chuck Morton MORTON -- My g-g Grandfather, Charles Seth Morton (1870-1957) in Backbone, Va. He was the RR station master there in 1884. Is there a data base I can access or other records that will help me learn the name of his parents?

August 1999 - FTWRobbs@aol.com MUSGRAVE/OVE -- We have information from family connections that Elijah Musgrave/ove may have been born in what is now, Allegany County in 1804. Parents Moses and Alice (Elsie) Roberts Musgrave. Moses moved to Senaca/Wyandot County area in Ohio in 1832. Can anyone confirm this, or tell me what county the present area of the county was in 1804?

November 1999 - Macbalch@aol.com MYERS[Myres] - Wiley [sp.] Alexander MYERS[Myres] who was born 22 DEC 1843. He married 1st Martha Noblet [NOBLITT] and 2nd Clementine Lucindy[a] DOUTHET. 1870 Census shows that he is living with Thomas and Hannah Noblitt in Grayson Co., Va. He later married their daughter in Alleghany Co. She died and their children lived with relatives. Children were Laura, Thomas, Sena, George and Adaline. No information on Martha's death located or children other than Thomas. He then married Clementine in Alleghany Co. and apparently moved to Wythe Co., VA. afterwards then to Johnson City TN sometime later. NEED HELP on all these people.

February 1998 - Fred or Lucy Magers FRED NELSON - Researching Nicholas Nelson born around 1840 in Pittsburgh PA. He is the son of Nicholas and Matilda Reynolls Nelson. Any help appreciated.

August 1999 - Marlene and David Wriston NICELY - Searching for information on my grandmother,Eunice B.Nicely, born about 1913 in the Longdale Furnace area, Her parents were Jacob Nicely and Hattie Downey. Hattie Downey's father worked for Longdale Furnace, His name was possibly George Downey and his wife's name was Catherine. Hattie Downey Nicely died about 1919 in Irongate. Any information would be appreciated. Sincerely Marlene Wriston September 1999 -- Suzanne Counts NICELY - Looking for info on Mathias Nicely born c 1812 who married Mary J. Linkswiler born c 1824 according to the 1850 census. Mathias & Mary are my g-g-grandparents. Any leads will be appreciated.

April 1999 - Clyde S. Leslie NICHOLS - Nichols were early settlers in the Mallow area of Allegheny Co., sometime before 1832. Part of the 1832 log cabin still exists on the property. In the 168 years since then, there have been only 4 generations of Nichols, and the property is now owned and occupied by Paul F. Nichols, my father. In the beginning stages of my research, the "brick wall" I face is not knowing any names or info from before 1832. Nichols, James W.--am interested in hearing from anyone searching for Nichols in Va. Need info on ancestors of James W. Nichols b.8 Aug. 1832; d.26 April 1916; marr. Susan Mildred Morrison (b.1 Oct. 1847;d.20 Jan.1928.) Don't know where he came from or who his parents were. Any info appreciated. Janet Nichols Leslie. October 2000 - Stephanie L. Nichols Nichols -- Buried in the Nichols Family Cemetery on the Nichols Farm in Mallow/Covington, Alleghany County, Virginia is: Tombstone Inscription Reads, Sacred in memory of Susan A. Nichols born Oct. 22, 1837 died Nov 5, 1865 aged 28 years 14days. The Current owner of the farm is a decendant of James N. Nichols and Susan Mildred Morrison..........(Both of which are not buried in family farm cemetery.) does not know this Susan A Nichols.

April 1999 - Donnie Noel NOEL - Looking for those researching ancestry of George Madison NOEL who was born in Rockbridge Co., Va. circa 1837 and died at the home of his son, B. Harrison NOEL, in Clifton Forge, in 1922. George was a member of the Stonewall Brigade commanded by Stonwall Jackson. George's specific unit was Company E, 27th Regiment of Va. Infantry, CSA. (Co. E was known as the "Greenbrier Rifles" and/or "Lewisburg Rifles"). He was a pensioner and has a CSA stone in Crown Hill cemetery in Clifton Forge, Va. His mother's name was Julia. His father's name is not confirmed. It is believed that he was the grandson of a John NOEL/NOELL/NOWEL etc. and Martha (TAYLOR) NOEL. (Martha was also called Patsy.) John & Patsy lived near Collierstown in Rockbridge Co., Va.

December 1998 -- Sarah Midkiff Agnew PATTERSON -- Searching for the parents & siblings of my gggrandmother, Rebecca Jane Patterson, born 1811 in Alleghany Co., Va, the daughter of Harvey Patterson. Rebecca married Cornelius Compton February 10, 1839 in Tazewell Co., Va. She died March 29, 1893 in Tazewell Co., Va. I am interested in Rebecca's parents & siblings. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

November 2000 - BLemasters302796@aol.com PHELPS / STAPLES - Seeking information on Phelps family - Signora Elizabeth Staples married to 1) George W. Phelps in 1875 (Augusta Co.) On Alleghany Co. census in 1900, widowed, with children. On 1910 Alleghany Co Census married to George W. Stock (married abt 1907). Children are Kate, John, George W., Signora, Pearl, Bertha, Charles, William and Emmett.

March 1998 - Juanita McBride, 14707 N. Edencrest, Spokane, WA 99208-8787 PINKLEY - Need to know parents of Nancy Pinkley married to Charles Dew 17 Sept 1818 in Monroe County.

March 1998 from Harriet Hester Johnson PITMAN, Lewis Andrew -- Pitman (1782-1849) born in VA, moved to KY in 1796, married Nancy JOHNSTON(1779-1849), buried in ILL.

January 1999 from Louise Reynolds White REYNOLDS - Archibald REYNOLDS was born abt 1827 in Alleghany Co, VA. His parents were James & Juda REYNOLDS. Archibald m: Sarah KARNES January 18, 1859 in Bath Co, VA. Archibald died in Nicholas Co. WV July 23, 1869. His death record states James & Juda were his parents. Can find no record of James and Juda REYNOLDS.

February 2000 from Katreena Riley Crookshanks RILEY - I'm researching the Riley (Reiley) family, specifically, George Ailstock (George Ailstock Riley?). Seeking information on the family and predescessors of Harrison Ailstock Riley (Reiley) b Jan 1830 Alleghany Co. d 1910 Bath Co, married Mary E. Thomas b 1834. Harrison's father listed as George Ailstock b 1805 d1850 in Alleghany Co. Katreena

September 1998 John McComb ROBINSON -- John L Robinson b. 15 Mar 1809 d. Mar 1850 m. 11 Oct 1843 Nancy Hannah Churchill HUGHES b. Nov 1818 d. 03 Aug 1848. Mary Frances COINER writes: John L ROBINSON and Nancy Hannah Churchill HUGHES ROBINSON lived in Allegheny Co, VA until Nov 1848 when they went to Nelson Co, VA to stay with Mrs Sarah C HILL - MFC was told that the "C" stood for CLARKSON. Sally Bethenia ROBINSON and her brother were raised by their Father's sister who lived in Covington Co, VA. MFC had the letter NHCHR wrote to Mae HILL telling her she was coming. MFC's mother told her that in NHCHR's pregnancy, she was not getting along very well and the Doctor thought that going back home might help. Mary Frances Coiner was the daughter of Sallie B Robinson. Children include Sarah (Sallie) Bethenia ROBINSON b. 16 Jul 1844 d. 08 Jan 1918 m. 25 Nov 1868 Moses Hughes McCOMB b. 02 Sep 1833 d. 25 May 1910; James Nelson ROBINSON b. 13 Mar 1846; and John Akin ROBINSON b. 09 Mar 1848 d. 10 Aug 1848 December 1998 - KIRKITE@aol.com ROBINSON -- Albert Harris Robinson and Mary Elizabeth (Matthews) of Clifton Forge. Albert worked at Paper Mill. Had Thelma, married Joseph Nicely, Margaret married 1st Ralph Bond 2nd Ed Haley, Elsie and Mary Frances married Roy Huges. 1920-30's March 1999 - Alene Roy, 34871 Wendlandt Way, Scappoose, OR 97056 ROBINSON -- I'm searching for the family of Callie Robinson b. 1881 in VA., married Henry Jackson, is listed in the 1910 Covington, Alleghany Co., VA census with these children: Lonnie age 9, Robert age 7, Roberta age 4. Would like to know Henry and Callie's siblings, parents, and burial sites. Thanks for any info.

March 1998 -- Garland Lee Rose ROSE / KNIGHTON -- I lived at 116 Marion Street, Covington, Virginia during my childhood with my mother; Grandfather was Frank Estel Rose of Marion Street; my father was Garland Estel Rose of Marion Street. My mother: Leona Ruth Knighton Residence: Malow, Alleghany County, Virginia.

March 1998 -- Lynne Hundley RUSH/BROWN -- My gr-grandparents, Clyde Ernest RUSH and Ida Clement BROWN divorced 1900-1903. They lived in Alleghany Co at time of 1900 census. He remarried in Alleghany Co in 1903. On advice of Virginia State Library, I looked for the divorce record in the index to Alleghany Co. Court Order book. Not there. Also searching BYRD, ALLEN in Alleghany Co. Lynne Hundley

March 1999 - Nancy Scott SCOTT - Llooking for information on Lorenzo D. SCOTT born <1831> in VA. He married Harriet DEW who was the daughter of William and Mary DEW of Alleghany Co. VA. in 1849 or 1850. Lorenzo and Harriet lived in the Potts Creek area and had the following children; Mary A. J. SCOTT born April of 1850 and married Jacob S. DEISHER who was the son of Peter and Mary DEISHER, Rebecca L. SCOTT born 1852 , Isacc C. SCOTT born 1854, Lorenzo D. SCOTT (Jr.) born 1856 and married Fannie B. RIDDLESBARGER, and Wade Woodson SCOTT born 1860 and married Leanna Francis BOWYER. I believe that Lorenzo is the son of an Isaac and Mary SCOTT need help proving this. Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated.

October 2000 - Kyleen Gavin SHAWVER - Looking for information about AGNES SHAWVER, born abt. 1805 and daughter of John Shawver and Margaret Wylie. She married William Kyle 10 Oct 1826. Would especially like to know when and where she died. They had at least 6 children while in Alleghany CO.

July 1999 -- Chuck & Lisa SHIFFLETT -- Looking for info on Wesley Amos SHIFFLETT b. 22 July 1882 d. 29 May 1962 Covington. m. Clara REYNS b. 1892 d. 1966. Learned this info from a obit. found in a bible. Would love to correspond with family. Sincerely, Lisa

July 1999 -- Janet SIEVELY -- Look for the children of Joseph and Cahterine Sievely(sivley,sivily and sively). they are Eve, John, Jospeh , Peter, Jacob, george, Margaret, Mary , Elizabeth,Madagline?,Ann, Adam, Betty,barbara and sara. I am mostly interest in John,because he my line. The rest for a family reunion and my web page. www.angelfire.com/mo2/janetsgenealogy janet

October 1998 -- Nancy Simmons Burke SIMMONS -- Seeking any information about Ephraim SIMMONS who married Ruth(a) CALDWELL in 1805 to include his parents.

November 1999 -- Stephen M.Simpson SIMPSON -- Seeking information about my father - Lloyd Maxwell Simpson born in LowMoor and played semi-pro baseball with teams from covington and surrounding area.

March 1998 - Juanita McBride, 14707 N. Edencrest, Spokane, WA 99208-8787 SMITH -- Need parentage of Moses Smith of Alleghany County @ 1840 married to Sarah Mariah DEW in Alleghany County 15 April 1847. June 1998 - Cathy DeMetrick SMITH -- Looking for information on JOHN CROCKETT SMITH family. I have genealogy of his son JAMES WASHINGTON SMITH, who is my gggrandfather. Would like to share info and to find info about his other children. October 1998 -- Chris Stanley SMITH -- Robert Smith, who by official records claimed his birthplace as Alleghany County, VA around 1821 or 1822 (records vary). This man participated in what would later be known as the South Road expedition with the Applegates into the Oregon territory. Official records show he took a donation land claim and married Susan Applegate, the daughter of Charles Applegate. When his wife died in 1907 she was buried in the Applegate family plot. His burial plot remains a mystery as he is not to be found anywhere in the cemetery with the rest of the Applegates. There is some indication that he died in 1888. Since Oregon did not keep birth or death records until 1903 I have no official proof of what happened to him and no information on children if their were any. November 1999 - Jannie Lanphear SMITH -- John Smith and wife Augusta Harford are on the 1900 census for Alleghany County with their daughters Sallie and Lilly. The Smiths married nearby at White Sulphur Springs WV. I need to contact ANY Smith researcher of Alleghany County whose family were full or half blood Cherokees in the mid 1800's or any Smith researcher whose family adopted a Cherokee child. I believe I have found John on the rolls and am waiting documentation from the National Archives based on the indexed number I found. June 2001 - ">Regina Smith Houseworth SMITH -- My Great great grandfather was Peter Smith born 1781 in Virginia. He had a son named William born 1828, Samuel 1830, Mary 1829, Peter 1831, Lewis 1833, Joseph 1838. William was my great grandfather he married Louisa Sirk. They had a son named EverMont Smith born January 31, 1861 who was my grandfather. I am looking for any information or someone to exchange information with. July 2001 - ">Amy K. Broekhuis SMITH -- Searching for information on my Great- Great- Grandparents John R. Smith, born 12/10/1845, died 12/20/1921 and his wife Sallie B. Robertson, born 12/21/1843, died 3/28/1925. They are both buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Covington, Virginia. They had three children, Cora, Alvin and Lilly. We understand that John came from Zanesville Ohio and walked the Indian trail of tears, he was a school teacher and nicknamed " Captain" but little else is known. Their daughter Cora married Charles Apsolom Harlow in Alleghany County in 1898 we believe. My Grandfather Gratton Dwight Harlow was born on 10/27/1903. Most of the family is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. We cannot trace our family history back any further that this and would be desperately thankful for any information.

March 1998 -- John Sorrels, 299 Hillside Dr, Moab, Utah 84532 SORRELS -- My family came from alleghany co. I would like to find some information on Issac J. Sorrels b. Circa 1849 and his wife Catharine J. Sorrels b. Circa 1852. Any help would be great.thanks.

March 1999 -- Phyllis Leedom, 2514 E. 6th Street Anderson, IN 46012 STULL -- Interested in George Frederick Stull who died in Allegheny County, Virginia in 1822. Would like to learn the name of his wife and names of children. I do know he had at least one son by the name of Andrew who married Martha Crawford of Augusta County. The family migrated to Montgomery County, Kentucky.

December 2000 -- John S. Thomas, gGrandson of Nancie E. Summers, Enid, OK, 580-233-7455/233-5505 SUMMERS -- CASTLEREIGH SUMMERS was born in Monroe (?) County, Virginia, in 1818. Was a son of Samuel and Anna Hall Summers. Castlereigh was orphaned at age 9 years, and raised by a German family in Bedford County named Hake until age 16 when he was apprenticed to a blacksmith in Lynchburg for four years. He then worked on the James River Canal until age 28. He married in 1848 to Miss Agnes Jane Tinsley, daughter of James and Celina Tinsley of Bedford, County, by whom he had five children - James Frank; Nancie E.; Sallie C.; Elisha B. and Lucy J. who died in 1880, aged twenty-nine. His wife died in 1861. He was again married in 1861 to Miss Mary J. Bacon, daughter of Samuel and Mary E. Edoys Bacon. They had one child, Ida M. Summers,born in Virginia in 1868. He owned a farm and was a cattle broker in Alleghany County from 1849. Served as a justice of the peace in Alleghany County for eight years prior to moving the family to Kansas in 1868 and finally settling on the Ninnescah River, southwest of Wichita in 1870. He died in Oklahoma in 1912, and is buried in the Clearwater, KS Cemetery. Castlereigh Summers appears in the 1860 Census: SUMMERS, CASTLEREIGH Alleghany County VA 057 Covington P.O. Federal Population Schedule VA 1860 Federal Census Index VA45779085.

July 1998 -- Elvina Hiatt SURBER/HUBBARD -- Andrew Jackson Surber, age 27, married Maria Luemily Hubbard, age 17 on Dec 12, 1857. His parents were Andrew and Larissa or Lurana Surber. I am looking for more information on his parents.

March 1999 -- Judy Wright TAYLOR, Wm. lived 1799 along the COWPASTURE RIVER in Bath Co. Va.-probably the part that became SE Allegheny Co. Va.. Does anyone know anything about this Wm. TAYLOR. Thank you for any help on Cowpasture River families of Allegheny Co. Va. at this time. John WICKLIFF m. Mary Taylor, dau. of a Wm. Taylor who lived along Cowpasture River 1799 in Bath Co. Va. Trying to find out if this is the Wm. Taylor in Allegheny Co. after Allegheny Co. was cut off from Bath Co. Did the Wm. Taylor of Allegheny Co. live along the Cowpasture River??? March 2001 -- ">JUDY TAYLOR ROY TAYLOR -- I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDPARENTS, ROBERT A. AND SALLY TAYLOR OF LOW MOOR, VA. ROBERT WAS BORN IN 1874 AND CCORDING TO A 1910 CENSUS SEVEN OF HIS TEN CHILDREN WERE BORN. MOST OF THEM LIVED IN THE COVINGTON, CLIFTON FORGE AREA. MY FATHER MOVED TO MD; HOWEVER HE IS BURIED IN LOW MOOR. ANYONE KNOWING ANY INFO ON MORRIS R, MAY L, GLADYS G, RALPH D, CARL L, KATHLEEN M, WOODROW, MILDRED, WALDO, PLS CONTACT ME. March 2001 -- ">Steve Taylor TAYLOR -- Trying to find out the name of the 1st wife of Charles Lee Taylor. He was born on 15 Jul 1883 in Giles County and was killed in Clifton Forge, VA on 5 Aug 1943 when run over by an engine and twelve cars of a C & O rail road. He was married in Clifton Forge in 1936 to Audrey Beatrice Ferrell. and they had one child, Charles Lee Taylor, Jr. born in 1938. The only thing I have been able to find out about his 1st wife is that she was a school teacher. Uncle Charlie's sister was Hattie Taylor Tucker who's husband was William Henry Tucker, and they lived in Covington. She died in 1973 and he in 1975. They are buried in Alleghany Memorial Park and have no headstone.

November 2000 -- Debby Thompson THOMPSON -- Just begun searching my roots. My grandmother Louise America Thompson was born in Covington in 1920 to Emmett and Mamie Thompson. Louise married my grandfather, Joel Cline Gross in Covington.

March 1999 -- Peggy Strieby, Lakeland FL TERRY -- Researching the family of James Oliver Terry b. April 25, 1898, believed in Clifton Forge. His wife Sarah Rebecca Hicks b. 1906 in Clifton Forge. Father of Sarah was Herbert(Hickory)Hicks and mother was Mary(May). Herbert took his family North and Sarah and James went with them. James had a brother by the name of Brance Terry. It is believed that the family also had lived in the Lexington vicinity.

September 1999 - Patrick Wills TINSLEY, Roderick M - Seeking information on his fa