McVay - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: James McVay/Ann Bliss

judytomjackson — 2009-10-13 21:21:55Z

For Barbara Maske: I am a descendant of James D. Hayes and Lovina McVey, d. Linn Co. Iowa, 28 Sep 1903 (daughter of Peter McVey and Hannah Martin.) I have seen your genealogy on line and can add descendants of James and Lovina's daughter Elizabeth Hayes (my great grandmother whom I remember.) I am most interested in finding documentation for the tie between Peter McVay and his father(?) John McVay who is listed in the census' from 1790 through 1820 in Morris Twp, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Also anything you might have on the ancestry of James D. Hayes (beyond what is in the Linn County History) would be appreciated. I have been to the Palo, Iowa cemetary and seen the tombstone of James and Lovina.

Woodie Lackland McVay, WWII pilot died 2/22/1944, buried 2009

charbmoore1 — 2009-07-13 10:11:35Z

From the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper, July 12, 2009

Woodie Lackland McVay Jr.

Lt. Woodie Lackland McVay Jr., a native of Mobile who died Feb. 22, 1944, in the Pacific during World War II, will be buried today in Mobile. He was 26.

McVay, a graduate of Murphy High School and Spring Hill College, served as a pilot in the United States Navy Re serve. During World War II he served in North Africa and the Pacific theaters. McVay was awarded multiple medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart. McVay was killed during the Battle of Saipan.

Survivors include his former wife, Annie Ruth Owen of Bay Minette; granddaughter, Elizabeth Huff of Birmingham; and two great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Mobile. Burial will be in Pine Crest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the WFI Research Group, who are accredited with McVay's repatriation, www.wfirg.org or 293 Kilburn St., Fall River, MA 02724.

Arrangements are being made by Pine Crest Funeral Home in Mobile.
Not my line, just sharing.

Mc VAY Mabel COLWELL 1913 2000 in God's care

t42Keenan_DallasCoTX — 2009-06-30 22:03:03Z

McVAY Mabel COLWELL 1913 2000 in God's care

NormGuiling photographed this gravestone in the Keenan Cemetery, Framers Branch, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Re: Amos McVay married a Cunningham and lived in Canada and Penn.

blm123_1 — 2009-05-18 11:55:31Z

Call Betty McVaigh at 770-834-8111 concerning Amos McVay.
We are related to him.

McVAY Ida E and Sherman S

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-11 12:48:42Z

McVAY Ida E and Sherman S

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McVAY Charles S 1934-1993

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-11 12:48:28Z

McVAY Charles S 1934-1993

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: James McVay/Ann Bliss

reneboudreau11 — 2009-03-04 21:32:27Z

Did any of your McVay family come from Scotland?

Re: McVays in Arkansas

GTMCVAY — 2009-01-29 22:28:14Z

I seem to have lost communication with you. Please email me at gtmcvay@hotmail.com

Re: Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

jmcvay52 — 2009-01-26 16:45:39Z

If you go to the Augusta County Virginia history you will find mention of three brothers - James McClure McVay,jr, John McVay, and George McVay. James McClure McVay,sr. and his wife were probably the immigrants who came into Pennsylvania and then moved to the Augusta County area whic part of it later became Rockingham County.

I am looking for information about John McVay, born in Rockingham Virginia in 1778. He married Elizabeth Miller and later moved to Pickaway County, Ohio. His father was Christian.

Re: Amos McVay married a Cunningham and lived in Canada and Penn.

ksmith234 — 2009-01-21 01:48:16Z

I am trying to get in touch with Betty McVaigh concerning Amos James McVay (McVaigh). I believe we are from the same line and would like to have her email or her telephone number. Her email listed will not deliver. Please let me know if you have information concerning Betty. Thanks!

McVAY Ira Dell 1912-1973

t42Moore — 2009-01-10 15:38:24Z

McVAY Ira Dell 1912-1973

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Herman H. McVay (1874-1934)

PhillipPitzer69 — 2009-01-03 14:35:53Z

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32...

You can click on the link above to view a memorial for the person listed in Subject: Line.

Re: McVays in Arkansas

GTMCVAY — 2008-11-01 22:52:35Z

I have been traveling the last six months and have just settled down for the winter. I have a letter from your dad you might be interested in please contact me at gtmcvay@hotmail.com

Re: 1820's McVays to S.E. Alabama

Reminder2 — 2008-11-01 20:34:00Z

Email me at:

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Re: William McVay

Reminder2 — 2008-11-01 20:23:45Z

My great, great grandmother, Matilda McVay, was the daughter--we believe--of William McVay. She was in Henry County, Alabama and married William Richards who came with his family from South Carolina.

The ones who did not marry in Henry County went on down to Clarke County, Alabama. I live in Southeast Alabama.

Please contact me through my email. Reminder@comcast.net

Re: McVays in Arkansas

GTMCVAY — 2008-10-29 19:55:13Z

yes My Grandfather is George Thomas McVay

Mrs. Edna McVAY STAYTON d. 27 Octoaber 1911 - Jackson County, MO

JohnWOBrien — 2008-10-28 20:41:17Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Saturday, October 28, 1911

DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY.

Mrs. Edna STAYTON, wife of Clayton STAYTON, a farmer
living two miles west of Blue Springs, died yesterday
afternoon at the Burnett Sanitarium in this city. She was
41 years old.

Three children survive. Mrs. STAYTON, before her marriage,
was Miss Edna McVAY and lived near Blue Mills. Funeral
services will be held at the home at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
Burial will be in the Blue Springs Cemetery.

======================================================
(I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate
knowing if you found this posting helpful.)
johnobrien@kc.rr.com
======================================================

neirbo8

Re: McVays in Arkansas

GTMCVAY — 2008-10-27 17:46:54Z

yes

Ireland to Canada

2006-11-05 19:26:48Z

Thanks for the names of the children. I don't see a connect at this time.

Tom

Re: Aaron McVay of Ohio

J_Shaup — 2007-07-06 03:16:40Z

Sorry, I have no further information than what I have already posted.

Re: Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

RickIngersoll — 2007-07-23 06:47:55Z

It's possible that your Peter McVAy is the olest son of my Peter McVay. He did have two older kids unaccounted for. They were in the older census but before names were listed like in the 1850:

Family Group Record for Peter McVay

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Husband: Peter McVay
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Born: Abt 1780 - Prob. PA / VA / NJ
Christened:
Died: Bef May 1829 - Euclid Twp, Cuyahoga Co, OH
Buried:
Marriage: Abt 1800 Place: PA
================================================================================
Wife: Agnes Jones
================================================================================
Born: Abt 1780 - Prob. PA / VA / NJ
Christened:
Died: Aft 1830
Buried:
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Children
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1 U Unknown McVay
Born: Abt 1802 - Morris Twp, Greene Co, PA
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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2 U Unknown McVay
Born: Abt 1804 - Morris Twp, Greene Co, PA
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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3 M Martin McVay
Born: 17 Sep 1806 - Morris Twp, Green Co, PA
Christened:
Died: 14 Jul 1889 - Quincy, Branch Co, MI
Buried: Jul 1889 - Todd Town Cemetery, Litchfield, Hillsdale Co, MI
Spouse: Lucy Sumner (1814-1891)
Marr. Date: 07 Nov 1830 - Euclid Twp., Cuyahoga Co., OH
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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4 F Cynthia McVay
Born: Abt 1808 - Morris Twp, Greene Co, PA
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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5 M Caleb Eddy McVay
Born: 1814 - Morris Twp, Greene Co, PA
Christened:
Died: Bef 1900
Buried:
Spouse: Harriet Peck (1826-Aft 1850)
Marr. Date: 23 Jan 1842 - Cuyahoga Co, OH
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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6 M Benjamin Jones McVay
Born: 27 Jul 1817 - Euclid Twp, Cuyahoga Co, OH
Christened:
Died: 27 Nov 1900 - Butler Twp, Branch Co, MI
Buried: - Todd Town Cem, Litchfield, Hillsdale Co, MI
Spouse: Frances Harriet Ingersoll (1822-1897)
Marr. Date: 1839 - Allen, Hillsdale Co, MI
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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7 M William McVay
Born: 1821 - Euclid Twp, Cuyahoga Co, OH
Christened:
Died: Bef 1900
Buried:
Spouse: Laura Peck (1830- )
Marr. Date: 09 Mar 1849 - Cuyahoga Co, OH
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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1810 US Census > Pennsylvania > Greene > Morris
McVey, Peter 1 - - 1 - | 3 - - 1 - -

1820 US Census > Ohio > Cuyahoga > Euclid
Males 1 1 1 2 4 4+ 1 1 2 4 4+ Females
under 0 6 8 6 5 5 0 6 6 5 5
McVey, Peter 2 1 - - 1 - 1 - - - 2

1830 US Census > Ohio > Cuyahoga > Euclid
Males | Females
under 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 | 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 | 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00
McVay, Agnes - 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - | - - - - - - 1 - - - - -

Last Modified: 22 Jul 2007

Re: McVays in Arkansas

KMurphy219 — 2008-08-23 17:16:56Z

My grandmother was Myrtle McVay whose parents were William (Ed) McVay & Maggie (Martin) McVay. She had a brother named George - is this your grandfather?

Hugh McVay(McVey)

LINDAHAINES — 2006-12-31 19:21:56Z

Have found Hugh McVay in Itawamba MS in 1850 and 1860, wife Martha. One of his offspring is listed as S B,15 M farmer born in AL. I believe this is Spartan B McVey He later settled in Choctaw MS. He married Clarinda Moore. Clarinda was the sister of Mary Moore who married Alexander McVey. I beleve that Alexander and Spartan are brothers. Would like to have any info on Hugh McVay. Would be happy to provide info on Spartan, Clarinda, Mary, and Alexander.
Linda

Re: Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

AlanMcVay — 2008-01-21 20:48:45Z

My great-grandfather was named Ira McVay. I don't have birth and death, but he was born probably in Indiana around 1860s, married Clara Smith, and had children Raymond A and Carrie in Fulton County, Indiana. I believe Ira's father was a physician, but I'm not sure if his name was James.

Re: Robert McVay

mmrie6905 — 2007-03-24 02:55:37Z

hello, i do not know if it is the same Robert McVay. My grandfather was Robert McVay and was in the Navy but he died about 20 years ago. I don't know much about him but he died in Odessa TX.
Let me know if I can be of any more service.
Marsha

McVay, Carstens, Haynes

domojo138 — 2008-01-08 20:08:40Z

Looking for family of Charlotte (Lottie) Haynes McVay. Lottie was my Aunt, born in LA. and raised in AL. She was my mother's sister and at a young age their mother died and the children sent to live with other family members.
Lottie lived the rest of her life in AL. She had one son, Woodie McVay D/D 1944 and one daughter, Dorothy McVay Carstens. Dorothy had two daughter's Robin and Suzanne. Would love to have pictures of Lottie, her family and any info you care to share for my Haynes family tree.
Thanks,
Darleen

Re: Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

drmcatcher19741 — 2007-10-19 16:03:01Z

I am not sure if that is the same James that I am looking for or not. Do you know anything about any children that he had? The one I am looking for had a child by the name of Ira McVay.

Re: McVays in Arkansas

GTMCVAY — 2008-08-20 00:58:34Z

I have some information on the McVay family who moved from Mississippi to Paris, Arkansas. My grandfather was George Thomas McVay who was married to L Davenport and they lived in Grannis, Arkansas. I would be glad to give you any information I have.

Re: McVays in Arkansas

GTMCVAY — 2008-09-27 13:51:48Z

At present I am on extended vacation and coupled with the fact that it was over 30 years ago that I looked into my family information, I'm not real sure, I'll check when I get home next month. A long time ago I remember visiting an Aunt Myrtle in Texas. My grandfather lived and died in Grannis, Arkansas. He had two brothers Roy and another who was killed in a car accident. Sorry I can't remember - it's part of growing up I'm told.

Daniel and Winifred McVay, Michigan

jgalpin48428 — 2008-02-07 16:21:14Z

I am researching a family of McVays that lived in Pontiac, Michigan in 1930. Daniel Edward McVay b 1902 and Winifred Darcilla McVay b 1912. Her maiden name was Gagno, Gagnon, or Gagneu. Daniel had a sister named Theresa or Teresa.
I can't find any other info on these people. I can't even find death info in the SS death index. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Jennifer

Re: Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

bobbymaske — 2007-07-22 16:21:32Z

There must be two Peter McVays in Ohio. Following is the info I have on Peter McVay. Listed in the Fayette County Census in Ohio in 1850. Listed in the 1860 and 1870 Census in Iowa. Buried in Iowa along with his wife Hannah. Pictures of both in a book about the McVays, etc.
Peter McVay, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1797. He emigrated to Ohio while young and lived in Fayette County. In February 1819 he married Hannah Martin. They had a large family, five boys and six girls, John 1819, Elizabeth 1821, Phoebe 1823, Cyrus 1825, Rosanna 1827, James 1829, Rebecca 1830, William 1832, Christina 1835, Harvey 1836 and Levina 1838. In 1852 he sold his beautiful home and with 8 of his chilren, 5 sons and 3 daughters, emigrated to Iowa. Three of the sons were married, John and Cyrus with 4 children each and James with one child. The covered wagons all lined up at Peter McVay's to start the long journey. Leonard Figgins, a man who had been to Iowa previously, drove the first wagon in the trains. Next came Cyrus and then James and the rest followed. All pitched tents at the close of the day, built campfires and cooked the meals. For four long weeks they traveled to their journey's end. They arrived on the banks of the Mississippi River, a few miles below Burlington where they had to wait for the steamboat to cary them up to the city. They arrived in Burlington after dark and found no place to erect their tents. Peter managed to get permission to make their beds in a tavern, by the river, on the barroom floor. The next morning some of the wagons parted for Knoxville where they had relatives. All of the others came to Palo, Iowa, where Peter purchased his home of 320 acres northwest of Palo, now knows as the Rankin farm. 1) Taken from an article written by Emily (McVay) Wright and read at a McVay Reunion.

Re: Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

bobbymaske — 2007-07-23 12:13:47Z

A History of Linn County, Iowa, containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens, War Record of Its Volunteers in the Late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the Northwest, History of Iowa, Map of Linn County, Constitution of the United States, Miscellaneous Matters, &c.

Heirs of Phoebe and/or Peter McVay; Rose Ann Bennett, Elizabeth Hall or Hull, Christina Collins, James McVay, Lavinia Hays, sister Rachel Allen, wife of Jacob Allen, Bethany, Harrison Co., Mo., sister Rebecca Allen of Sabina, Clinton County, Ohio and brother George McVay of Marysville, Union County, Ohio

I have his father as John McVay and Elizabeth Parson Smith.
This is also in the McVay book. I believe from the dress in the pictures that they were Mormans.

Re: Amos McVay married a Cunningham and lived in Canada and Penn.

ksmith234 — 2007-02-17 17:00:56Z

I am also researching Amos McVay and various spellings thereof. The Amos I am looking for has wife named Deborah, last name either Cunningham or Nettleton. Their children are listed on the 1850 Census as James 21, Andrew J. 17, Hannah 14, Delila Ann 10, and Nathan F. 5. Delila married my great-great grandfather John Wesley Rector August 15, 1865 in Illinois, the second marriage for both. I have no information about their parent or exactly where they came from, different information on each Census I have. If you have anything on these please contact me. I would be very willing to share the information I have with you. Thanks in advance.

Re: Robert Hallech MCVAY

bjmcvey_1 — 2007-04-28 03:15:40Z

I have his parents as Christopher Columbus McVay and Catherine West. Robert Hallech McVay: born Nov. 28, 1839, Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio; died, Nov. 11, 1920 Junction City, Geary Cty, Kansas.

That would make him the brother of my great grandfather, Elkanah McVay.

I will let you know where I got this information. I believe it to be correct. I have lots of info on the family.
Bonnie McVey

Re: McVays in Arkansas

bjmcvey_1 — 2007-03-14 01:24:14Z

Do these names mean anything? William McVay, James, Robert, John Wesley--all born before 1825--I have heard they moved west when older. My 3x great grandfather--Christopher Columbus McVay (born 1812)--stayed in Ohio.

The name Luther is one I have seen in the family charts--I would have to do some research to find him but I think he was in Ohio abut 1850. The other names you mentioned do not ring a bell.

Somewhere we might be connected.

Re: parents of Mary Jane McVay, Knox County, Kentucky

dstanf2182 — 2007-11-30 19:37:58Z

I know this is an old post...but just in case... Mary F McVey, d/o John and Lydia Campbell McVey... married Minor Bryant and stayed in Ky as far as I know

Re: Joseph Avert McVay

bumpers9805 — 2007-09-30 11:27:21Z

Any information on his service during the civil war.

Joseph Avert McVay

bumpers9805 — 2007-09-26 20:13:56Z

I am looking for any information on J.A.McVay who served in the Alabama 39th infantry Company F during the Civil War.

Re: McVay-McVey

superlg — 2007-06-15 04:57:57Z

I know this an old posting and maybe the info is no longer current but I want to reply anyway. I too am looking for Mary Lydia McVay. Our family records have her last name as McVeigh, but I've seen it spelled both ways. We're stuck at the same dead end. This is hoping that you've perhaps come across something in the last 4 years since your posting that might be helpful. We decend through the VanZant line but have little on McVeigh. I found a census that lists their children, but I have been struggling to find her parents. We too list her birth as 1803 in Delaware or Pennsylvania. I've combed through various Delaware records to find any family names spelled either way. The search has turned up nothing. I'm shifting my focus at present to Pennsylvania. I am interested to know any info you might have as to William being her father's name. As you find anything, please contact me. I'll do the same.
Sincerely,
Curtis Creek

Re: McVay

kjmcvey — 2007-06-30 20:32:16Z

James McVay settled in Australia and married Ellen Callaghan.
Remind me if we have spoken or lets talk.

Sincerely,
Kevin McVey

Re: McVays in Arkansas

brimek3006 — 2007-03-10 23:02:00Z

My McVay family I think orig in Paris AR. My Grandfather Leo Luther McVay was born there. Born 1-28-1917 he now resides in Bastrop LA. I know he has brothers Geo, and Cleo not sure about any others. I do rememeber something about George McVay was married to Martha Nixon who was richard Nixons aunt. Anyone know about this branch??? barbiemeeks@yahoo.com

Re: McVays in Arkansas

brimek3006 — 2008-09-28 01:07:51Z

Gerald McVay
When you get home and if you will send any further info to me directly barbiemeeks@yahoo.com. My Dad had a brother and an uncle named Roy. So maybe we are in the same bunch.

Hope to hear from you

Barbie Meeks

John & Bridget McVay of Providence, RI c 1870

Behrquilter — 2008-02-02 15:47:24Z

Looking for info on this family, they moved about 1860 from Mass, and in 1870 had living with them one Margaret Livingston , my ancestor.

A New board Administrator for McVay

666888 — 2007-03-05 18:19:26Z

The new board admin is Peter McCrae.

McVay-Taylor-Gillispie-Mason Web Site

mcvaybart — 2008-04-16 19:09:53Z

I am interested in contacting anyone that is connected with anyone that is in my web site. Feel free to check it out and see if there is a connection. If you want to contact me, my email is mcvay_bart@yahoo.com.
Thanks.

Trying again... James M. McVay 1800's

mcvaybart — 2007-07-16 23:48:33Z

I am trying again to find any info on James M. McVay in the 1800's. I am sure at one time they were in Va/WVa. I have many McVay's in my website at www.tribalpages.com/tribes/drmcatcher1974
Thanks.
Bart McVay

HALL &DRAKE

beramae — 2008-04-27 18:09:39Z

I'M TRYING TO LOCATE A PENNY JO HALL JONES THE LAST I KNEW SHE WAS IN OR AROUND CLEARWATER FL.HER MOTHERS NAME IS ROSE DRAKE HALL ROSE MIGHT HAVE REMARRIED OVER THE YEARS BUT SHE WAS MARRIED TO A EARL KEVIN HALL PENNY'S FATHER AN HAS A BROTHER NAMED DANNY HALL FROM BLOOMINGTON AN HER GRANDMOTHERS NAME IS DELFIOUS HALL FROM BLOOMINTON IN AN SHE HAS A AUNT ANN HALL LAWSON IF ANY ONE COULD HELP ME FIND EITHER PENNY OR ROSE PLEASE EMAIL ME AT vmmb20002000@YAHOO.COM IT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT THAT I FIND ONE OF THEM DUE TO FAMILY DEATH THANK YOU

Re: Aaron McVay of Ohio

VivianCook15 — 2007-07-06 04:40:35Z

Thank you Joy for replying.

Re: Aaron McVay of Ohio

VivianCook15 — 2007-07-05 05:17:27Z

Joy, I most recently found your post on Aaron McVay family
and I am hoping to make a connection on Sarah Jane "Jennie"
McVay, daughter of James McVay born 1809 that you have
mentioned in this article. I see that you have listed her
as James daughter "Jennie Wills". Is there anymore info. that you would share with me regarding 'jennie'?
Here is what I have and why I am interested in this Sarah
Jane McVay. My great grandmother, Sarah Jane McVay/McVey,
born in Ohio, Jan. 29, 1857 according to her headstone, at
Strong City, Kansas. Married a William Jacob Ewing about 1880, where, I have not been able to find out. Kansas 1885 Census states that Sarah Jane came to Kansas from Nebraska. I have traced a Jesse R.McVay/McVey family from Nebraska back to Shelby Co., Ohio, which is the family you have researched and posted on this message board. Do you
know which Mr. Wills that this Jennie married? Perhaps
she was widowed and then married my great grandfather. Any
info. or suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance, I remain hopeful.

Re: Joseph Avert McVay

repperson174 — 2007-09-30 00:42:06Z

I have some information on Joseph Avert McVay and his family. I have recently provided some members of the family with the information on his Civil War unit.

Let me know what kind of information you are looking for. repperson@kermantel.net