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Re: Missing Simms from Clifton Forge

mr_bergjustin — 2013-05-14 14:22:16Z

I sent you a message on here. You would by my Mother-in-law's first cousin. We heard the same story you did then about Frank. Ralph Edward (Ed) Simms is my wife's grandpa. He told his family he was raised in an orphanage, though I have found him and your father and their family living together in 1940. I'm curious if your Father ended up in the same place, or said anything about what happened to their parents and/or family.

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

dgibby45 — 2013-05-14 03:17:19Z

Rose, I don't know if you're still looking for Dessie, but I finally found her tonight. I couldn't find her using the names you gave me, but did remember a lady from my church whose name was Dorothy Whitlock Dunlap, so I did an ancestry.com search for her. Eureaka! She was the daughter of Ada Lutz and Jere Fendol Whitlock! When I researched Ada, I found her sister, Dessie, who died in Clifton Forge on 28Jan1905, at the age of 20.

While I couldn't find her burial place, I do know that Dorothy Whitlock Dunlap is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, so would guess that Dessie is buried there, also.

All of your family members are found in the Stephanie Doroghazi Powell-Moulds Family Tree on ancestry.com There are family photos, including 2 of Dessie and one of her chld.

So sorry I couldn't find this before your trip, but just wanted you to know I hadn't forgotten about you. I still don't know what made me think of Dot Dunlap, because she was much older than I was, and I only knew her by her married name; however, I finally remembered that she had a brother who was a house painter, and who's last name was Whitlock. In fact, he used to live across the street from me when I was a little girl, and Dot and I went to the same Presbyterian Church, where she played piano and organ.

Please let me know if you find the family tree Dessie's in. If not, I'll scan the info and send it to you in an email. Hope this helps with your family research.

Sincerely,

Donna Craft

Re: Missing Simms from Clifton Forge

keely_smith52 — 2013-05-13 21:33:59Z

We were told my my father (now deceased), George Ernest Simms, that his youngest brother, Frank, was struck by a car while riding his bicycle and he passed at that time. We never met any of my father's family so this is just information that he verbally passed on to us.

GORDON/GORDAN

verchielsangel51 — 2013-04-03 13:04:08Z

am looking for a william fench gordon,who was born about 1850 in your county. he married one maggie v hicks from rockbridge county, who was born between 1854 to 1860. they were married in 1880 and had their 1st child in 1881. any or all help, i would be grateful for. thank you. respectfully,cathy(nee:ramsey)

p.s. were there gypies around that area in this era of the 1800's ?

Re: Iron Gate,Alleghany county,Va.

KummB — 2013-03-18 02:23:32Z

Hello Robert,

I am the great grandson of Harry Kumm. His son, Donald, was killed in the 2nd World War in Belgium. Donald's son, my father, is still living and we are willing to help fill some of the gaps in your genealogy. Unfortunately, both of Harry's sons were killed in the war, and with Beulah gone it may be difficult to answer too many questions. However, I do have Harry's diary of his travels back to Germany after the war, but unfortunately most of the family records were destroyed in the course of the war. Additionally, the loss of my grandfather, Donald, in the war made some family relations a little strained. So we may not have as much information as either of us would like. We do have a short history of Niles Valley in which Frau Kumm is mentioned. So I would love to learn about the family history from your side and share what little I know on my side. I hope this finds you well. Best. Brian

Re: County newspapers

ameadows110 — 2013-02-22 22:48:15Z

Thank you. I have obtained the obituary I wanted from a kind reader who found it in the Richmond-Times Dispatch. But the information you have provided will certainly be of use as I continue my research.

Re: County newspapers

D_DresslerMiller — 2013-02-22 20:12:59Z

The Newspaper is the Virginian Review. You may also find that the obituaries are listed at the Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society Library at 515 Pine Street, Covington, VA 24426. You may want to send them a note and asked for the information.

William E. Allen, lawyer 1900-1930

stemmatis — 2013-01-18 03:11:07Z

Looking for local information or family papers and descendants of:

William E. Allen (b Jun 1861 per 1900 census; d between 1920 and 1930 census); lawyer in Covington

Wife: Lucia Jane Sterling (1880 census says 16 [b 1863-64], but 1900 census says Aug 1870; 1910 age 40; 1920 age 50; 1930 age 60) died after 1930 census.

Three children:

Mary S. Allen (b Jul 1893), apparently married a Sheen between 1910 and 1920 - back living with widowed mother as Mary S. Sheen in 1930, with dau Lucy M. Sheen age 9

Lucia J. Allen (b Jun 1895); last record 1910 census

Frances W. Allen (age 5 in 1910; age 24 in 1930); not found in 1940.

Re: Potts Creek Families: Plymale, Huddleston, Bowyer, Wolfe, Galloway

BeverlyWolfe53 — 2013-01-12 19:03:17Z

Hello,

My father's family are from Potts Creek. Raymond Wolfe, son of George L. Wolfe. There of Wolfe's on both sides of this family as well as Armentrout, Arritt, and Caldwell. I would love to compare notes with everybody. I can be contacted at brwolfe3@gmail.com.

Thanks, Beverly Wolfe

Re: Potts Creek Families: Plymale, Huddleston, Bowyer, Wolfe, Galloway

chesterpapineau — 2013-01-11 04:43:28Z

I would love to compare information and share whatever I have on these families. I hope you will contact me at my personal email address, cavefolk@hotmail.com.

Re: Susan Printz Claughton

addictedtothis1533 — 2013-01-06 22:11:02Z

Children of Richard A. Claughton & Susan Printz:
(1) Mary Jane Claughton b. 1826, m. Samuel G. Thornton
(2) Elizabeth Prudence Claughton b. 27 Nov. 1827 d. 13 April 1913 age 85, m. Lewis George Woods on 8 April 1845. This couple is located on the 1900 & 1910 St. Louis, Mo Ward 13 Census. He was b. 23 Mar1824, d.6 Jan1863 at 38.
Children of Elizabeth Claughton & Lewis Woods:
-Robert Lewis b. 1846 d. 8 Jan 1863 in Ark.
-Cordelia Ann b. 6 Mar 1848 d. 3 Sep 1925 in Boles, Mo.
-Rocksylena b. 23 Nov 1850 d. 15 Feb. 1927 in Hamlin, W. Va.
-Nancy Moselle b. 3 Nov 1853 d. 3 Dec 1924 in Bozaman, Montana
-Stephen Kelly b. 1 Aug 1856 d. 12 Oct 1946 age 90
-John William b. 8 Nov 1858 d. 20 Nov 1858
-Lewis George b. 20 Feb 1861 d. ______?
The above Stephen Kelly Woods m. Elizabeth Huneke on 22 Nov 1888 in Pacific, Mo. She b. 1868 d. 1926. On Census listings 1900 through 1920 they lived St. Louis, Mo. they had 7 children;
--Louis Gainer Woods 1889--1952
--L. James Woods 1890- ___?
--Irma Moselle Woods 1891-1962
--Roxie Lena Woods 1893-1984 (?writer of note top of this page.)
--May Elizabeth Woods 1895-1980
--Ora Jewell Woods 1897-1972
--Kelly F. Woods 1905-1967

(3) Hester Ann Claughton b. 9 Oct. 1829 Nothing further.

(4) John Forshie Claughton b. 15 March 1831 Nothing further.

(5) Joseph Alex Bruce Claughton (this is the Bruce mentioned in Edwin’s Research Papers) b. 18 Jan. 1834 d. 7 Sept. 1896
(6) Harriett Prudence Claughton b. 13 Apr 1836 d. 11 Nov. 1898 Sedalia, Pettis Co., Mo.
m. on 22 Sep 1852 to James M. Johnson b. about 1838. Married in Seldalia, Mo.
(Info from GenForum: Kathyrn Scott dated April 6, 2006)
Children: Ernest W. b. 1874 & Ethel E. b. 1876.
Harriett loved with her son, Claude, at the time of her death on the third floor of the Dr. Wood building located on the southwest corner of Second and Ohio streets, Sedalia, Mo. Harriett's funeral service book took place at the First M. E. Church, South. The following was written about the Methodist Episcopal (M.E.) Church South in the 1879-1890 City Directory: "The church was located on Third Street, between Lamine Street and Washington Avenue, Rev. E.G. Frazier, Pastor. Seats Free." Harriett's gravesite is in Crown Hill Cemetery (Block 17, Lot 26) in Sedalia, Pettis Co., Mo. It is owned by Elizabeth Stahl, who was her son's (Adolphus P.) mother-in-law. The sexton's records indicate that Elizabeth Stahl purchased a lot (contains 6 graves), however, only Harriett and an infant child of Adolphus are buried there. It is unknown if the other graves are occupied.

(7) William Francis Claughton b. 10 Apr 1839 d. 1920 age 81 Married in 1873 at age of 34 to Rosa Gray.
Children: Frances P. b. 1875, Oda P. b. 1878 & Dina Kate b. 1882
William Francis Claughton is living in Kanawha, West Va. in 1880
and Upper Falls, Kanawha, West Va. in 1900.
On the 1880 Census is listed:
William F. 38
Rosa A. Frances 37 P. 5
Oda P. 1
Alexander B. Claughton 41
Luaine Bragg 15
(8) Richard Alex Claughton b. 2 may 1840, Virginia d. a Confederate Soldier, St. James, Mo.
In 1900 at age 60 lived in Bigelow, Holt, Mo. Listed as living alone, Single. Nothing Further.
(Info also from GenForum, K. Scott)
Richard served as a private in the Civil War in Company E, 6th Missouri Cavalry. (Box 0003809, EXCT #0003, Record #00002637) per Ancestry.com's Civil War Muster Rolls database retrieved on Feb 4, 2000. I (K. Scott) sent for his military service records on June 21, 2002. The only information available was 3 muster roll cards for a three year service, enlisted Newton Co., Mo. on September 13, 1862. There is also a card reflecting that a R. Clawlon/Clawton was on a list for Col. Thompson’s Regiment Cavalry of non-effective men, dismounted and unarmed, that were taken to Searcy, Arkansas on July 26, 1863.
Following below is a list of Missouri Soldiers serving in the Civil War:
Claughton, A.B. 6th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry E
Claughton, A.B. 10th Regiment, Missouri Infantry E
Claughton, R.A. 10th Regiment, Missouri Infantry E

Re: Susan Printz Claughton

addictedtothis1533 — 2013-01-06 22:08:45Z

Richard A. Claughton died in St. Albans, West Virginia. He was blind for a number of years. In his younger years he was a blacksmith and a Methodist Minister. Last number of years a Minister, after the death of Susan Printz. Richard A. Claughton, 39 years old, married again.
(This note was written by Richard's great granddaughter, Roxie Woods)

We have found that Susan Printz died in 1842 and that Richard remarried to one Susan H. Camper born 1805

County newspapers

ameadows110 — 2013-01-03 20:26:35Z

Does anyone know the names of newspapers that existed in Alleghany County in 1925? Specifically in the area of Covington? I am looking for obituaries from that time period.
Thank you.
Arley Meadows

George G. Meadows obituary; died Alleghany County, 1925

ameadows110 — 2012-12-28 19:58:06Z

Looking for an obituary for George G. Meadows who died in Alleghany County, VA in 1925. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County. His tombstone says simply "George G. Meadows 1870-1925."

Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Arley Meadows

Re: Johnson-Hellmintolier Cemetery

rickrider10 — 2012-12-16 22:26:08Z

Hello. I am a decendent of this line. I have a pretty good genealogy on them I found on WVGenWeb. Let me know if I can help.

Re: George Wolf

rickrider10 — 2012-12-16 22:19:44Z

Hello. I have a genealogy of John Wolfe I printed from FamilyTreeMaker.com. It shows a George A. Wolfe born 1848 in Va. His parents were Jacob H. (Miller) Wolfe and Gilla Amanda Wolfe. They were married August 18, 1846 in Alleghany Co., Va. I don't know if this is the one you are looking for. I didn't see any more info on George Wolfe. I do have decendents going back. Let me know if you need more.

Re: Potts Creek Families: Plymale, Huddleston, Bowyer, Wolfe, Galloway

rickrider10 — 2012-12-16 21:56:04Z

Hello. I am a decendent of George Bowyer. His son, David Bowyer married Sarah Wolfe Apr. 21, 1800. My Potts Creek family includes Hepler, Davis, Armentrout, Bowyer, Crosier, Lynch, Maggart, Pinnell, Wolfe, Wright. I have a pretty good geneology on them. I would love to share and see if you have information I can add to mine.

Re: James Lawler and wife

rickrider10 — 2012-12-16 21:33:36Z

James was born Feb.22,1825 in County Cork, Irland. He died April 4, 1892 in Alleghany County, Va. His wife, Elizabeth E. Franklin was born July 15, 1843. She died Jan. 9, 1914. They had 11 children. You are correct that they are buried at Mt. Carmel cemetery. I have much more family geneology if you are intrested.

Porter Family Rich Patch

MikeHump77 — 2012-12-15 14:57:35Z

I'm looking for information. There is a very close dna match between a Porter and Humphries (from Rich Patch). There is a Porter Mountain and I have seen a reference to a land transfer to a Porter in the area. Hoping to find a connection to a Porter family being in the area. Figuring there was an adoption or out of wedlock situation. I figure if there is a mountain named after them they must have been early settlers too.

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

rosec0949 — 2012-08-11 14:29:36Z

Hi,
Thank you for your offer to help.
Her name was Dessie Violet Lutz Hanger. I've also seen it spelled Deccie. Her husband was John Hanger they lived in Greenbrier Co. When she got sick John took her to her sister in Clifton Forge for care. I had the death year wrong - it was Saturday 29 Jan 1905. She was 21 years old.
I did find a newpaper announcement of her death in the Lewisburg paper.
It says she died at the home of her sister Mrs. Ada Whitlock in Clifton Forge. The announcement also said that the funeral was in Clifton Forge on Monday and that she was a Methodist. But it didn't say what cemetery; family oral tradition says she was buried at Crown Hill.
In the census records I have found the sister and her husband Jerry Whitlock living in Clifton Forge.
I appreciate any help you can offer. I hope to be in Greenbrier Co around Labor Day and thought I might be able to find her grave. I live in Arkansas.
Rose

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

dgibby45 — 2012-08-11 03:02:49Z

What was her name? What was her sister's name? I live in Clifton Forge,and will try to get the info for you.

Crown Hill Cemetery

rosec0949 — 2012-08-10 02:04:56Z

Does anyone know if there is a listing of plots / burials at this cemetery? I think this is where my great grandmother is buried. She passed away in 1904 shortly after my grandmother was born. She was staying with her sister in Clifton Forge.
Any help appreciated.
Thank You,
Rose

McGregors from Clifton Forge

stephaniejcantrell — 2012-07-26 01:05:44Z

I'm looking for marriage and birth records from my ancestors. My 4th great grandfather's name was Daniel McGregor from Scotland. His wife, my 4th great-grandmother, was named Emma or Emily or Emaline. They had several children in Clifton Forge, Va. I can't find a marriage certificate or birth certificates for any of them. The child I'm especially looking for is Henry Clay McGregor (later changed his last name to Stephenson), born in 1831.
If these records can't be found online, who would I contact to get them? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Missing Simms from Clifton Forge

mr_bergjustin — 2012-07-15 02:57:43Z

I have a relative born in 1933 who is in Clifton Forge in the 1940 census with his family who appears to drop off of the charts afterward. Family lore has a member of this family dying in a bicycle accident as a child. The remaining members that I know of are accounted for, so I assume Frank D. Simms may have been the one killed.

If anyone has any information on that, or may have lived in the area at the time, I would appreciate it. We, as a family, have a lot of questions that this Frank might be able to address if he might still be alive.

Again, the info I have is Name: Frank D. Simms, (Listed as Simmons by Census digitizers), son of George Earl Simms (again, simmons if one searches) and Ruby Ada (Jackson) Simms (Simons)

mary j moses

creasyr1959 — 2012-04-12 02:59:32Z

looking for info on my great great grandmother mary j moses birth abt 1848 in 1880 she lived in alleghany montgomery,virginia she was married to otey h moses he was born abt 1853. hope someone can help. they had son charles moses & francis v. moses in alleghany,montgomery,virginia

gordon family history

verchielsangel51 — 2012-04-10 22:29:15Z

am looking for info on william gordon, who married a maggie hicks, she used the name maggie ramsey. she was born in rockbridge county,va.they were suppose to have 20 some childern. any help would be most grateful for. respectfully,anne(nee:ramsey)

Dickson family

CarolynMartin10 — 2012-03-26 23:51:04Z

Looking for birth and marriage record for Samuel Dickson, son of Joseph Dickson, Jr. and Nancy McClung Dickson. Samuel was born in 1814, I believe. Also looking for marriage record for Samuel Dickson and Margaret Callaghan, abt. 1835.

Re: Crows Point, Va.

rob5gu — 2012-03-06 15:55:49Z

Thanks Donna, I am going to check out this rootsweb site.

Dottie

Re: Crows Point, Va.

rob5gu — 2012-03-06 15:54:34Z

Hi Leon, thanks for replying. I was very interested in what you shared with me. If you have any pictures from Crows I would of course be delighted to see them. We have been through Allegany county a few times in the past and never stopped there, but I will certainly make a point to stop there when and if we are ever out that way again.

Dottie

Re: Crows Point, Va.

LeonKersey47 — 2012-03-06 15:19:30Z

Hi Donna. I used to go to their old location when I was in the area and had the time, but I haven't been to the new location.I am from the old Alleghany Station area, and most of my ancesters are from Alleghany, Monroe, Greenbrier counties.Do you happen to know if there is any map indicating the area of Alleghany Co. that came from Monroe Co. or Greenbrier Co. when it was formed in 1822. Thanks. Leon

Re: Crows Point, Va.

D_DresslerMiller — 2012-03-06 02:04:40Z

Hi,
I don't know if you are aware of the Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society that is located at 515 East Pine Street in Covington, VA. The Society is a grassroots organization that has a library and maintains records of families in the Alleghany County, VA area. They can probably help with your search. They also have a site on Rootsweb. It is: http://www.Rootsweb.com/~vaallegh/
You may want to check them out. There is probably a member of the society that is reseraching the family and can help you. Donna

Re: Hunter Ancestors

LeonKersey47 — 2012-03-04 17:23:07Z

I have information on Hunter School. My nephew built a house where the school set, and many, many years ago our school bus would drop off some of the kids at the school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. I think it closed about 1964. It was small, and only took certain kids and only up to 5th grade if I remember correctly. There was a Hunter family in the area, perhaps the name. The area was called Sweet Chalybeate.

Re: Crows Point, Va.

LeonKersey47 — 2012-03-04 16:55:28Z

Hi Dottie. Sorry it took me so long to get your message, I just have not been on this site.I have a very recent picture here somewhere of what there is on the site today. Someone built a house where the old inn stood, and the only thing left from the old place is a small building. My friend and classmate Jimmy Ruble's grandmother use to live in the house section of the inn while it was still standing, and I remember touring the Inn as a 4th grader (about1957-8). The area has a rich history, due to being a good route west and the local resorts built around springs.You might want to Google info on Sweet Chalybeate, Va. and Sweet Springs, WV(Monroe Co.). They are just west of Crows, and your families were living there. I will find my pictures and send them. Leon

Re: great-great-great grandmother caroline stull humphries

MaralainaC — 2012-02-29 19:01:15Z

Caroline stull was the daughter of Charlotte stull and Christopher Harmon. Her parents were not married.

Looking for George Meadows, after 1920

ameadows110 — 2012-02-11 22:47:43Z

Need information, particularly date and place of death, on the following George Meadows after 1920:

1900 census, Summers County, WV
MEADOWS, George, Dec. 1871, 28, married 7 years, brakeman
Ocea, wife, Oct. 1874, 25, 2 children, 1 living
Charles [F.], son, Sept.1895, 4
Mary A., mother, Sept 1836, 63, WD, 6 children, 4 living

Register of Marriages, Summers County, WV, 1904:
Line #112
Date: August 30, 1904
Husband: George Meadows, age 30, widower, born Summers County, resides Summers County, parents M.C. & M.A. Meadows, occupation R.R. brakeman
Wife: Bertie Keatley, age 19, single, born Summers County, resides Summers County, parents [J.] L. & M.A. Keatley
Ceremony performed by J.P. C[ ]

1910 census, Alleghany County, Virginia; Clifton Forge, part of; April 25, 1910; dwelling/family #393/398:
MEADOWS, G.G., head, second marriage, married 6 years, b. WV, railroad
Bertie, wife, 25, first marriage, married 6 years, b. WV
Frank, son, 14, single, b. WV

1920 census, Alleghany County, VA; 1-WD; Clifton Forge City, W. Church St.; dwelling/family 263/275; January.
MEADOWS, George G., head, 49, b. WV, conductor railroad
Bertie L., wife, 34, b. WV
Charles F., son, 24, single, b. WV, pipefitter, C & O shops
BROUGHMAN, Josie, roomer, 18, b. VA
MANN, Rose A., boarder, 23, single, b. WV, stenographer
Bessie E., boarder, 26, single, b. WV, stenographer
Frank A., boarder, 21, single, b. WV, [ ------]

Arley Meadows
ameadows@zooninternet.net

Re: Kincaid & McCallister

xownlilwrldx — 2012-02-09 21:26:37Z

I would love any information you are able to share. I have plenty of information about the Mann family now, but I haven't found much about Clementine or her family. I've spent a lot of time recently working on international records so my Virginia information has been a bit neglected.

These families are on my dad's side of my family... but my Mom's sister has Lowes in her husband's family. She's been wanting me to find a connection to them.

You can contact me through Ancestry or my email is xownlilwrldx@gmail.com

Thank you,
Brittany

Re: Kincaid & McCallister

djrock21 — 2012-02-09 21:00:52Z

Are you still looking for information on Clementine Lowe & her family? Her brother Charles B Lowe was my GG Grandfather. I have Lowe family info & photos I'd be happy to share. I don't know much about the Manns. My email is djrock78@cox.net if you'd prefer to contact me that way.

Jeanie

Looking for a death between 1900 and 1910, Alleghany County.

ameadows110 — 2012-01-30 23:24:09Z

1900 census, West Virginia, Summers County, Greenbrier District Ward Five, June 11, dwelling/family#157/173:

MEADOWS, George, Dec. 1871, 28, married 7 years, brakeman
Ocea, wife, Oct. 1874, 25, 2 children, 1 living
Charles [F.], son, Sept.1895, 4
Mary A., mother, Sept 1836, 63, WD, 6 children, 4 living

In 1910 George Meadows and family were living in Alleghany County, VA but his mother was no longer with him. I find no record of her death in West Virginia. Are there death records available for Alleghany County between 1900 and 1910?

Any help appreciated.
Arley Meadows, ameadows@zoominternet.net

Any Info on Virginia B Hayslett Lyle

erickluever — 2012-01-26 22:49:08Z

Attempting to find any additional information on a GGrandmother. She was born in Virginia on 28 Nov 1899, married Oscar Bickley Lyle around 1923, and lived in Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Va since marriage until her death on 30 Jan 1988. Her husband Oscar was born in Bath co, Va.

Any assistance would be great
Thanks
eric kluever

Need DNA testee from descendant of Jacob "Godfrey" Persinger

magrif — 2011-12-30 16:10:58Z

The Persinger DNA project now has donations to pay at least half of the cost for "Y" chromosome testing of a descendant from Jacob Godfrey Persinger. Hoping to have some contributors for the rest of the cost and most importantly a Persinger man who has solid confirmation of his lineage back to Jacob Persinger, the man we call Godfrey due to the story he thought that was his surname when he was captured by Indians and later returned but adopted by the Persinger family. I'd like to also point out for all Persinger historical researchers that within 6 weeks we should have 67 marker test results on Peter Bertschinger, from near Zurich, Switzerland. - Allan Griffith, Bloomington, Illinois - magriffy@comcast.net

Thomas Daniel Baker and wife Rosa/Rose O'Neal Baker

VictorBray — 2011-12-23 02:35:38Z

Looking for information on the above names. I am mostly interested in Rosa/Rose O'Neal Baker, as I connect to her. They had two children that I know of Nina and Merlynn. Thanks!

Mark Bray
Chesnee, SC

Arthur and Mary Shell

vlgsticks24 — 2011-11-30 01:47:29Z

I am looking for information on Arthur Shell and his wife Mary. Arthur may have lived or worked, as a doctor, in either Alleghany or Rockbridge County. Dr. Shell was, according to my grandmother's records, the doctor who delivered her in 1918. If there is anyone in the Alleghnay or Rockbridge County area who knows anything about a Dr. Arthur Shell, I would be thankful for any information you could share with me about him and his family.

Thanks so much,

vlgsticks24

Arthur and Mary Shell

vlgsticks24 — 2011-11-30 01:47:24Z

Re: What railroad in Alleghany County?

ameadows110 — 2011-10-30 18:57:40Z

Thank you. That is a very interesting site. I have been to Clifton Forge many times (although not for years) and never knew that was there.

Re: What railroad in Alleghany County?

dgibby45 — 2011-10-30 15:57:04Z

You're welcome. We still have Meadows families here in the area, probably some of your kinfolk.

Here's a web site you might enjoy.

http://www.candoheritage.org/

Re: What railroad in Alleghany County?

ameadows110 — 2011-10-30 15:51:55Z

Thank you so much for your reply. It is very helpful.

The two "relatives" (distant cousins) that I am most interested in were listed as working for the railroad in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 census'. George Meadows was listed as a conductor and Everette Preston Meadows was listed as an engineer. George was 49 in 1920 and Everette Preston was 47 in 1930, probably too old (?) to have known your brother-in-law.

Thanks again!
Arley Meadows
ameadows@zoominternet.net

Re: Alleghany County Birth Records

dgibby45 — 2011-10-30 05:16:40Z

There is an Alleghany Co genealogy page on Face Book. The page administrator is Rena Worthen. She has access to many records. You might check with her.

Re: James Alexander Durvin

dgibby45 — 2011-10-30 04:47:11Z

I am related to the Durvin family in Clifton Forge. The younger James Alexander Durvin is the son of the late Benjamin Hughes Durvin and Sarah Elmore Durvin, and the grandson of Laura Lee Craft Elmore (my great aunt) and Ott (Ottie) Jackson Elmore. Laura and Ottie were originally from Craig Co, Va. I have not been able to find Benjamin's parents or siblings, but would imagine James Alexander was named for someone in his family. Other children of Benjamin and Sarah are Betty (deceased) and a living son and living daughter. I can be reached at dgibby@aol.com.

Re: What railroad in Alleghany County?

dgibby45 — 2011-10-30 04:05:44Z

It was probably the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O), now known as CSX. Do you know when your relatives lived in Alleghany Co? There was another RR that preceded the C&O, but I feel certain it was the C&O. If you're interested, I can give you more info.

I live in Clifton Forge (in Alleghany Co), and the C&O had a very large operation here for years. There was also a hospital and nursing school, roundhouse, shops where engines, etc., were worked on. In addition, the Greenbriar Hotel in White Sulpher Springs,WVA, was owned by the C&O.

The C&O Historical Association and C&O Hertiage Foundation are both located here in CF and have lots of info about the RR. The Heritage Foundation also has a page on Face Book.

Let me know if you need any more info. My brother-in-law worked for the RR, and retired as an engineer for Amtrack. He most likely knew some of your family.

I can be reached at dgibby@aol.com

Donna Craft

Re: Kincaid & McCallister

xownlilwrldx — 2011-10-26 22:40:33Z

Thank you, I had found this information since I first posted this message but forgot to make an update. I made a trip to Falling Springs and found all the headstones as well... Including 5 or so that were buried under overgrown grass and trees at the edge of the hillside.