Brooke - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Maiden name of Phebe Bozman, b.1810

svhous — 2009-11-03 20:14:40Z

Phebe was the wife of the Wilkes Bozman, b. 1802, and was probably married in Brooke Co. ca 1825, as they were in Brooke with 3 children under 5. Not found 1840. By 1850 were in Steubenville, where they stayed. Speculation is that Phebe' maiden name was Clendenin or something similar. They are not found in Brooke marriage lists under Bozman or Bosman. Is anyone researching these families in Brooke who has any ideas to help me? Thanks, Sally

Re: Frankie Cresman b 1892 d 1997. want parents and descendants

jseni1952 — 2009-11-03 14:09:44Z

Frankie C. Stambaugh
Born: 7-14-1892 Utah
Died: 3-13-1997 Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Reynolds
Fathers Nmae: Crissman

SSD index

Hope this helps

Frankie Cresman b 1892 d 1997. want parents and descendants

KERRWORKS — 2009-10-23 18:49:16Z

Seeking parents and descendants of Frankie M Cressman born 14 July 1892, died 13 Mar 1997 in Los Angeles, California. She married Vernon Pennington Jones 12 Aug 1911 and had at least the following children: Vera Louise Jones, Frank Cressman Jones, Clifford Patrick Jones, Marian E Jones and Ruth Marie Jones.
In the 1900 census of Tooele County, Utah she was listed as the daughter of Alexander and Mary J Frazier who had been married 1 year. Frankie was listed as born Jul 1892 and “at school.” Mary J Frazier had had one child who was living, which would, of course, be Frankie.
In the 1910 census of Salt Lake County, Utah the “Frazer” family includes four children – Henry T, Joseph A, Rose J, Jesse B, plus the stepdaughter Frankie M Cressman, age 17. The father is a railway mail clerk; the mother has had 5 children and all are living.
The 1911 marriage record which took place in Salt Lake County, Utah shows Vernon was 30 and Frankie 19 when they married.
In the 1930 census of Rose, Bingham, Idaho, Vern P Jones is a farmer, living with his wife Frankie M, and children as given above.
A 1946 obituary of Vern Jones indicated that after farming in Idaho the family moved to California where he died. Frankie’s 1997 California Death Record was filed revealed she married again to Glen Varvell Stambaugh sometime between 1946 and 1954.
The 1900 census gave her mother’s name as Mary J. Another record gave her mother’s maiden name as Reynolds. So it is possible her mother’s maiden name is Mary J. Reynolds. All that is known of her father’s name is that it was Cressman, Cresman, Crismon, Krisman, Chrisman, etc.

Re: Henry Myers Inv. 1824

lasweet1 — 2009-10-21 11:56:55Z

Hi, Henry is my gggg grandfather. Wife Isabelle. Do you have address of where I write to for the copy?
Thank you
Lisa

Re: McCracken

karensv — 2009-10-13 13:36:31Z

I'm Sorry.I don't have any McCrackens in Ark. Mine are from North Carolina and Georgia.

Re: McCracken

Terrie589 — 2009-10-12 18:30:11Z

I am searching for the McCrackens who lived in AR. during the 1880's, per census records they were from VA. Do you have any info.

Re: WILKIN, DOROTHY E. SHULTZ

ew53136 — 2009-09-04 18:55:40Z

Brooke, I would appreciate any family info you may have on James Ray Wilkin, by 3rd cousin once removed. He was married to Leona Midcap in West Virginia. I need anything you might share on the family, children's names, dob ect. I have no ideal Dorothy's husband's name and was she buried in Wellsburg, West Virginia (cem. name ?) Thank You, L. Eugene Wilkin ew53136@sbcglobal.ne

Re: charles hissom

sayhitosusie — 2009-08-21 23:35:30Z

Thank you Laura. I knew he was married several times, but I didn't know any details.

Re: charles hissom

dhazel1 — 2009-08-21 22:36:14Z

Looking at WV Culture site, I can give you the three wives and marriage dates for Charles Edward HISSOM (1876-1970):

1st - married 17 Nov 1895, Waverly, Wood County, WV
Cora Owen BALLENTINE, born 27 July 1876 -died 25 Feb 1905.

2nd - 3 March 1906, Ohio Co., WV
Blanche "Lottie" McINTYRE, born 1884, Wood Co- died between 1918-1919.
I could not find a death date or certificate for Lottie, so she is a mystery as far as parents' names. She stated on the 1910 census that her father was born in Maryland and her mother in West Virginia.

3rd - married 20 December 1919, Pleasants Co., WV
Emidilia A. "Emma" JOHNSON, born 1873, WV.

Charles's parents are Henry HISSOM, born about 1830, Ohio and Zenda Vesta UMENSTETTER, born about 1843 Monroe Co., Ohio.

Hope this helps,
Laura

Swearingen, Henry D.

rwilson7135 — 2009-08-21 12:23:43Z

I need some help sorting out the Swearingens in Hancock/Brooke County, WV in 1850. I have Karel L. Whyte's book but the particular Swearingen I'm looking for is not found in it.

I have a Henry D. Swearingen, born about 1830 in either WV or PA, who was living in Hancock County during the 1850 census. He is a laborer for Joseph Silverthorn. I am able to track Henry D. to Meigs County, Ohio in 1860-1870, to Brooke County WV in 1880 and then to Midway in Washington County PA by 1890s. He died in 1892 in Midway.

Henry served in the Civil War from Meigs. He first married Mary (widow of Samuel Kirkendall) in Meigs about 1860, and later Mary J. Hand in 1877 in Washington County but not far from Dallas, WV. Mary was the daughter of John and Sarah Hand.

Can anyone help me sort out which Swearingen family Henry D. belongs to in Hancock County WV in 1850?

Thanks,

Rick Wilson
New York, NY
rwilson7@aol.com

Re: Frank Springborn and Cora Jones

tracigilsdorf — 2009-08-19 15:28:53Z

My grandfather is Woodrow Springborn, how many of the siblings are still alive? I met Kate and Bernice a few years ago.
Thanks,
Traci

Early Campbell and Brandon Family Photos

thedunker — 2009-08-10 17:47:16Z

I have come into possession of a book of old pictures of early Campbell and Brandon family members. I believe the families were from the Southwest Pennsylvania/West Virginia Panhandle area. I have scanned and posted them at

www.flickr.com/photos/thedunker

Go to that web page and click on SETS to view or download the pictures.

Labels on the photos are from the description on the reverse of each photo.

Re: ENSMINGER, CHARLOTTE M.

chelcjo23 — 2009-08-07 01:42:42Z

Charlotte,
I know it's been over 10 years now, somedays I still can't believe your gone..
I know I was only 10 when you left us, but your memories will live on forever in my heart..
You're my guardian angel, and I know you're with me wherever I am..
I keep a part of you with me, always.
You touched my life in so many ways, and I'll never forget you..
I love you & miss you so incredibly much.
Rest Easy Angel<3

Re: Death Record look up...Please.

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-06 22:01:29Z

Henry Wm. White is found in two census.. the 1920 & 1930 census

1920 Richland, Belmont, Ohio

WHITE:
William H. 36- b. 1884-PA both parents born in Pa.
occu. Machine Man at the coal mine
Alice A. -32- b. 1888 Ohio. both parents born in Ohio
Alice B. 13- b/ 1907- Ohio
Wm. H. 12
James B. 10-PA
Thomas 7
Henry. 1 yr 6 months
Chester O. White (brother of William) age 35- 1885- PA

1930 Brooke, WV

WHITE
Wm 44 pa pa pa married at age 21 occupation coal mine
alice 41 ohio ohio ohio
James 21 pa
thomas 18 ohio
henry 11 oiio
harry 9 ohio
Minnie 6 wv
Joseph 4 yrs 3 months pa
William jr. 22-pa ( have no idea of why they listed the oldest last, might have been an oversight with the census taker)

I hope this helped you

Re: Packsaddle James Campbell DNA

rwgracey — 2009-07-06 20:22:35Z

Arlington's brother Wilford (James Wilford) was born two days after I, our mother's got acquained in the hospital and remained friends for many, many years. I talk with Kathryn quite often. I'm in Wheeling; give me a shout.

Re: Packsaddle James Campbell DNA

DuncanCampbell11 — 2009-07-06 12:38:36Z

Bob,

How about trying a GEDCOM?

I really need to find someone in Packsaddle's line who has done their DNA. Any ideas there?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I hope to go to the Steubenville/Weirton/New Cumberland/Wellsburg area later this summer to research. You located in that area?

Re: Packsaddle James Campbell DNA

rwgracey — 2009-07-06 09:49:24Z

Wanted to send you my Family Group Sheet on James and Patience, but couldn't figure out how to do so from Roots Magic 4. Will continue to work on that later.

Packsaddle James Campbell DNA

thedunker — 2009-07-05 16:41:10Z

Looking for a male descendant of "Packsaddle" James Campbell, died c. 1805 in Brooke County, VA, married to Patience Hogue, who has done Y DNA.

Would like to compare notes, confirm James descendants fall into the "I" Haplogroup.

Thanks in advance.

Re: FLEMING, DOROTHY JANE

gazpen — 2009-02-24 02:49:01Z

I am researching the lives of John Daniel Mulligan, b. 1873, Seaforth, Ont; Maria Minnie Schwertfeger, place & dob unknown; Anna Agnes Mulligan, b. 1903, St Albert, AB; Norine Elizabeth Mulligan, b. 1900, Pierre, SD; Phillip Daniel Mulligan, b. 1896/7, Fort Sully, SD; and their forebears. There are many unanswered questions. Norine, Phillip, and possibly Anna were left by their father at a Residential School in Griffin Creek, Peace River, NWT at a very young age. His first wife, Minnie was rumored to have died in a school fire. There may have been foul play. JDM served time for cattle rustling. His common-law wife gave testimony against him at his trial.

Re: Campbell or Everett - Brooke County Early 1800's - Gordon connection?

jabathgate — 2009-02-21 15:11:42Z

I have non-Campbell family lines in Beaver County who married Gordons, but have really not tracked those Gordons because they were an indirect line to me.

For sure there was a Beaver County Gordon married into the Torrence family. Ada Ruth Gordon married Orville T. Torrence. Both died in Beaver County, Ada Ruth in 1987. Ada Ruth was the daughter of Millard Gordon and Elizabeth Coulter.

Another, Eleanor Gordon, married James Cross in Beaver County; he died in Beaver County in 1836 and she in Iowa in 1864. They were the parents of Boston Newton Cross who married Margaret Longstreth; some of their descendents stayed in the Washington County PA area and others migrated West to Kansas/Iowa/Nebraska. Ties to the Swearingens and others.

There is a John Gordon who married Mary McKinnon in East Liverpool, Columbiana County Ohio.

I looked up some of your other posts and found it interesting that you mentioned Rochester PA.

My Campbell/Everett line migrated from Brooke County VA/WVA. One of their sons, my great grandfather, came back to Beaver County PA, specifically Rochester PA. Having my own issues in carving out the Campbell line, but for sure they were not descended from the "Bethany" Campbells. On the Everett side, I can't definitively tie my Everetts to the Dedham Mass Everetts, but feel sure there is a link there. In my research on the Everetts, I am stopped in Brooke County.

None of the above is much help to you. But it might be interesting to exchange information on our respective Brooke County lines, as you never know what might jump out at us.

Re: Campbell or Everett - Brooke County Early 1800's - Gordon connection?

JoelAmosGordon — 2009-02-20 16:14:18Z

Has anyone from these Campbell and Everett lines heard of a Gordon connection in their families? My 3rd great-grandfather lived in the Brooke/Hancock County area in the early 1800s and moved to Beaver County, PA between 1850-1860. My reason for inquiry is that I have perfectly matched 37/37 DNA markers with the descendants of Richard Everett of Dedham, Mass - the same line as these Everetts spoken of here. What I cannot figure out is where the break occurs or even which line (Everetts or Gordons) that it is in. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Ralston, Wilson, Reed, McMillin, etc...

BBonomini — 2009-05-25 19:59:13Z

Sorry Kim, It took forever to refind and I don't have time to list themm but here's the link.
They are all over the page so you your find tool.
Barb

files.usgwarchives.net/pa/washington/cemeteries/mingo-finleyville.txt

Re: John & Ruhama Green

IrisSeyfried — 2009-06-11 00:04:38Z

I see 3 of your people married Willisons. My Rhoda Willison married Noah Whitehouse Coffman in 1830 in OH. I have the Coffman line, but I don't have any other Willison people. Have no idea who they were or where they lived, before they moved to OH. My people moved a lot from Ma, RI,NY VTto OH, VA, TN and points north or west. Movingest people I ever saw. Well, they couldn't hold a candle to us, because my father was addicted to the construction game--big game like Hoover Dam and Parker on the Colorado River. We moved every 2-3 years and sometimes every few months. My education didn't suffer but my brothers had a bad time. If my husbasnd hadn't come home from the Navy when he did I might have ended up in Brazill with my parents. Crazy. Hope you can find some connection to my Rhoda. She was my 2nd great grandmother. Iris grandmairis1@yahoo.com

Henery and Sara Taylor Brook County

danielam115 — 2009-04-14 00:44:34Z

I found Henery and Sara Taylor in the 1900 census Brook Henery born 1845 Ohio Sara J Barcus Taylor 1850 Jefferson County Ohio 1910 census Henery was a widow 1920 i cant find him no were so i assume he pass he had kids in Jefferson County Ohio Kids burried in Hopewell Cem but not Henery or Sara can someone help in anyway they can

Re: Ralston, Wilson, Reed, McMillin, etc...

KimDresser14 — 2009-05-26 02:51:59Z

I'm still not able to locate the page you mentioned.
can you just send me the page to my email?
kddresser@htswireless.com

thanks, I'll look it over & get back with you.
Kim Ralston Dresser

Re: Ralston, Wilson, Reed, McMillin, etc...

KimDresser14 — 2009-05-05 22:29:00Z

Hi Barb,
I tried the google search but didn't find the Ralston listings you mentioned. Can you be a dear & post the names and dates you found buried there in the cemetery on the list & email me a copy too.. please.
kddresser@htswireless.com

Thanks,
Kim

Re: Ralston, of Mingo Creek < Rev Samuel Ralston

KimDresser14 — 2009-06-04 19:44:40Z

Thanks for clearing that up. I know of the Mingo Creek Ralston family, Rev Samuel RAlston of Scotland, mother Ann ?, & wife are also buried at the cemtery at Mingo creek. He was a preacher of the church there, grad of the Glasgow College in Scotland. He came to the US after 1785 I believe & his mother Ann joined him. No news on his father yet. I have more in files on his family.

Re: WOOD

cherokeewoman60 — 2009-04-01 16:37:21Z

I am not researching the Wood Family, but I can tell you more about Sally Lawson. She was born 26 Dec 1770 in NC. Died 18 Mar 1862 Big Mocassion Creek, Scott, VA. Her parents were William Lawson (1731,Scotland - 1826, VA). The English gave him the name of "The Rebel" during the Rev. War where he served as a Sgt. Her mother was Rebecca Jane Bank (1735, NC - 1827, VA). I have a lot of info on the Lawson lineage but I have hit a snag with William's GF. There's about a 250 years gap. If you know anything, please pass it along. Good luck with your searches!!!!

Re: Ralston, Wilson, Reed, McMillin, etc...

chasinghosts151 — 2009-06-04 18:05:08Z

That should have read Mingo Cemetery not Monongalia. Sorry about that.

Death Record look up...Please.

pixieflyby — 2009-06-12 11:35:44Z

Seeking death record information on a HENRY WILLIAM WHITE. He died JULY 26, 1993 in BROOKE COUNTY. He was born JUNE 1, 1918. Looking for where he was born and wife's name if listed on record..... Any info. would be greatly appreciated...thank you for your time...Lorie

Look up plese

mitchtt106 — 2009-05-06 23:55:22Z

Im looking for a Sara Jane Barcus Taylor birth 1850 died between 1900 1910 Brook county Cross creek twp or Wellsburgh spouse Henery Taylor birth 1845 Oh died between 1910 1920 can any one help

Re: Joseph G. Hedges and Jane

davelifethoughts — 2009-03-01 22:24:15Z

Have distant Hedges link, but not sure on your Joseph.

Census data:

1850 census of Ohio County VA
Joseph Hedges, 35, b VA, carpenter
Jane, 31, b VA
Brooks, 5,
Mary, 1

Next door, possibly brother of Joseph
Abraham Hedges, 25, b VA, carpenter
Sarah, 19, b VA

Next door, possibly mother of Joseph
Edith Hedges, 63, b VA

Next door, possibly another brother
Granbury(sp?) Hedges, 27, b VA, carpenter
Edith, 26, b VA

1880 census of Ohio County WV (likely Abraham)
A M Hedges, 55, b WV, parents b VA
w, Sarah, 49
number of children

Noteworthy that LDS shows a Joseph C Hedges married Jane A Cox.
Jane listed as born 1819, Ohio County WV

Seems that father of your Joseph Hedges was born VA, probably late 1700's. Wife possibly Edith, b ~1787

Hope this might help.

Re: TAYLOR, HOWARD "TARZAN" F.

katherinetaylor21 — 2009-06-11 04:46:58Z

Do u have any more info on the brother, Calvin Taylor?

Re: BROWNLEE

bonnieclyde126 — 2009-03-13 21:24:15Z

Did you ever find information on Rev. War soldier, John Brownlee, who died in Brooke county, Va? I believe his son, Walter may be my ancestor. Would appreciate any info. that you would share on this family. Thank you.

Re: MILLER, GLENN "MIKE"

jordybolger1 — 2009-04-01 19:32:56Z

It is possible that Carl and Sarah (stoehr) were my uncle and aunt. Lived in beech bottom in the '40 and 50"s
pwstoehr@hotmail.com

Re: MILLER, GLENN "MIKE"

jordybolger1 — 2009-04-01 19:32:03Z

It is possible that Carl and Sarah (stoehr) were my uncle and aunt. Lived in beech bottom in the '40 and 50"s

Re: RODGERS, DIANE LYNN PARISI

craigrodgers75 — 2009-02-24 14:05:40Z

She was not a member of any church.

Re: Snowden & Duncan's

jbe125 — 2009-02-25 00:22:11Z

David Duncan and Mary Ann Snowden were my mother's grandparents. They are buried in Parkersburg, WV. My mother and her parents Albert and Mary Frances Duncan Swartz moved to Parkersburg with the rest of the Duncans in the early 1900s. I believe David and Mary Ann were cousins.

James Leeper

genjeanaz — 2009-06-08 23:16:55Z

James Leeper was born in 1718 in Ireland and possibly entered America at the port of Philadelphia with Andrew Leeper (brother/father?) settling in Chester County, Pennsylvania. I would like to confirm his birth date and location if anyone has information on him.

Re: LEEPER, ANSPAKER, AMSPAKER, ARMSPOKER

genjeanaz — 2009-06-08 22:59:29Z

Mary, I am responding to a 1998 posting you made about James Leeper and Mary Anspaker. With both Amspokers and Leepers in my direct lines I am looking for anything I can find. I found James Leeper and Mary, John, Martha and Jane in my copy of the Cross Creek Cemetery book years ago, but have little more. Would you care to exchange information? If so, please contact me at mlmetz5612@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Pettorano sul Gizio Research

meisserfamily — 2009-06-10 14:31:29Z

My ISP server has finally settled down and I have two
addresses: agenealogybug@comcast.net. However, work
constraints keep me from staying on top of that one, and
if anyone wants to contact me directly, don't hesitate to
use: aspencherub@comcast.net.

It seems everyone in Pettorano is related if we can go back far enough. I have gotten back to the mid 1700's in my direct line. The City Clerk wants $5/name for info other than direct family lines; therefore, I am trying to gather as much info from others as possible to put the pieces together.

Re: PETTORANO SUL GIZIO, ITALY

meisserfamily — 2009-06-10 14:26:44Z

Such wonderful info though it was too late from my visit.
Are you still in Pettorano? My direct email is:
aspencherub@comcast.net. Please write.

Re: PETTORANO SUL GIZIO, ITALY

meisserfamily — 2009-06-10 14:25:05Z

Through many computer crashes and my ISP server changing
addresses, I am finally settled with new email addresses.
For these boards I use: agenealogybug@comcast.net; however, working full time does not always permit time to check as often as I check my daily one: aspencherub@comcast.net.

Don't hesitate to contact me at the aspencherub address
anytime.

Re: charles hissom

sayhitosusie — 2009-06-24 22:49:51Z

Hi,

I don't know much about the Hissom family. All I know is my Grandfather was Charles Hissom and Grandmother was Lotti McIntyre. I would really like to know more about my grandmother. My e-mail address is sayhitosusie@hotmail.com.

Charles Hissom

sayhitosusie — 2009-06-24 22:45:09Z

Hi,

My name is Susan Hissom and I am the person looking for the family of Amos Hissom, who was my father. My phone number has changed. My new number is 619-334-8681. I live in San Diego California.

John McCrea m. Martha Wright, Brooke, VA 1846

bookdragon01 — 2009-03-30 15:06:56Z

I'm researching my gr-gr-grandparents John McCrea and Martha Wright, who married in Brooke in 1846. John died in New Cumberland, Hancock in 1870 and Martha in 1810. Their son John is my gr-grandfather, but maybe someone knows more about them thru their eldest son William who served in the 1st WV regiment in the civil war?

Re: Will Abstracts of Brooke County, (West) Virginia 1797-1849

bookdragon01 — 2009-03-30 15:00:12Z

Do you have any for any Wrights? I'm trying to find the family of my gr-gr-grandmother Martha Wright, who married John McCrea in Brooke in in 1846. All I have for her is the last name and from the 1880 census that she was born in VA ~1827, her father was born in England and her mother in PA.

But I'm assuming she was also born in Brooke and her parents had settled there.

David Snyder, born 1786, married to Catherine (?)

cameron8041 — 2009-03-25 20:29:36Z

Looking for information on David Snyder, born 01 Dec 1786 in VA and died 20 Mar 1846 in Brooke County, VA/WV. Married to Catherine who was born 03 Aug 1789 in PA and died 14 Apr 1873 in Brooke County, WV. Both are buried in Three Springs Cemetery in Weirton, WV. Had 12 children: Mary, Sarah, David, Robert, Huldah, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Daniel, Harriet, Julia, Catherine, and Amanda. What is Catherine's maiden name, and who are David's parents?

Roberta Cameron

Re: Campbell or Everett - Brooke County Early 1800's - Gordon connection?

dsklar1961 — 2009-02-21 14:37:00Z

I've got an old diary written in 1875 by John Oswald Marsh that mentions a John Gordon who must of lived in the northern part of Brooke County. May be a relation of your Gordons but I don't have a lot of details. Just thought I'd throw that out there if your interested.
I also had a Amos Gordon in my background. He was from Kentucky, lived to be in his 80's and died up around Detroit, Michigan in the early 1980's.
Scott

Re: PEERY

rxdocrx — 2009-04-29 14:21:41Z

William Perry is my 4th great gf. I had his birthday at the 12 not 22 ???

If you find the information on his fatehr let me no please.

I have info on linage if you need it.