Wygal - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

New Weichel (all spellings) family site at FaceBook!

sizwiz — 2013-02-02 07:46:11Z

This is an open invitation to all Weichel's (of every surname spelling) to join a new Weichel family website on FaceBook. There are currently 97 members (and counting!)in the group..... and it was only created a few short months ago!

So, pack up all your Weichel photos, records and stories and come on over! We'd love to have you join us!

The website address is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/110925449065246/?fref=ts

When you reach the site, simply submit a request to join (it's a "Closed" group) and we'll approve your request as quickly as possible.

Hope to see you there!!! :)

~Kathleen~

P.S. If you experience any difficulty accessing the Weichel/Weikel/Weigel/etc. FaceBook Group via the above link, please let me know.

Cancer and BRCA2 Mutation in the WYGAL/DEAN Line

rholbert — 2011-09-12 03:00:14Z

Are you related to the WYGALS of West Virginia?

Is there a high rate of cancer in your WYGAL aunts, uncles, and cousins (especially breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers)?

If so, your family may have the BRCA2 mutation.

My wife and her Aunt are cancer survivors, and have both tested positive for the BRCA2 690delAA mutation. They are direct descendants of Catherine Jane DEAN, daughter of Hiram DEAN, and grand daughter of Ellis Dean, Jr. This mutation is dominant and carriers have a 50% chance of passing it on to their offspring.

Catherine Jane DEAN died of breast cancer around 1905.

I hope this is not the case, and don't want to scare anyone, but early detection of this mutation can save lives. If you think the mutation is in your branch of the family, talk to a doctor about getting a genetic test. Have them look specifically for BRCA2 690delAA as this test will be a lot cheaper.

This WYGAL line is descended from Clinton WYGAL, Sr., son of Elbert and Edith WYGAL, Edith's parents were Ellis DEAN and Martha KEITH. Elbert WYGAL was from Tiptonville Tennesse. I suspect it was the DEAN ancestor that introduced this mutation into the line.

Cancer and BRCA2 Mutation in the WYGAL/DEAN Line

rholbert — 2011-09-09 19:15:05Z

The WYGALS of Wise County, West Virginia that are direct descendants of Ellis DEAN AND Martha KEITH may carry the BRCA2 mutation.

My wife and her Aunt are breast cancer survivors and have tested positive for the BRCA2 690delAA mutation. They are direct descendants of Hiram DEAN. This mutation is dominant and carriers have a 50% chance of passing it on to their offspring.

If you are in this line, and have a high rate of cancer (especially breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancer) in your WYGAL relatives, please talk to your doctor about genetic testing. Specifically mention BRCA2 690delAA as the test will be less expensive.

I don't want to scare anyone, but early detection of this mutation can save lives.

Re: wygal reunion

2purposedriven — 2011-03-20 20:19:47Z

I am not sure if you read this anymore but I am the grandaughter of Elbert H Wygal. Great greats include Charles Harvey Waygal, Sebastian Wygal.

I am trying to gather information for my grandchildren on their roots. I have lots of information I am certainly willing to share. Perhaps we could exchange info?

Sandra Lynch (Wygal's of Va.

Re: WYGAL'S IN TEXAS

Wolcottsue — 2009-11-10 20:15:23Z

About Martha Perrie Wygal & Edna Alice Wygal Barr:
I visited Perrie & Edna back in the 1950's in Lyford. They were sisters, & cousins to my grandmother. Their father is Sylvester (known as Vet) Wygal, born 1 December 1846, in Newcastle, Pennsylvania [second son of Daniel & Mary (Cubbison) Wygal], and their mother was born Carrie Williams, m.1880. My great grandfather, Frank, was Sylvester's next younger brother. There were 6 sons & 4 daughters in the family. Daniel was born 23 September 1820 in Pennsylvania and died 4 September 1894, I think in Paola, Kansas. All that I know about Daniel's father is that his name was spelt Weigele; he was born 29 May, 1781;and he married Jane McFadden (b.1785) 27 December 1804. Should you find out more, I would be glad to hear about them.

John W. WYGAL of VA

RUBYSMITH — 2009-11-05 17:32:35Z

There is a record of the marriage of John W. WYGAL to Susan C. FLOOD on 27 Jun 1870 in Appomattox Co, VA. Susan was the d/o John William FLOOD and Nancy WALTHALL. Does anyone have any further information on this couple?

Ruby Talley Smith rubygem@aol.com

new email address

fwygal112 — 2009-08-10 23:24:14Z

f.wygal@gmail.com

Wygal Family Information

jhrogersii — 2009-08-01 05:38:16Z

I am James H. Rogers II, the grandson of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Wygal Rogers, daughter of Harvey Clinton Wygal, born in Lee County, VA in 1899. I would love to get more information on the family. I am considering making a trip to Lee County in the near future and I would love to know if there is any family that remains there and the location of the farm. I would love to see the place that my gradmother told me many stories about. If anyone out there has any info, I would love to share. I tried contacting many people that had posted on this board years ago, but most of the emails are dead ends now. Thanks for any help that anyone can provide.

Re: Jack Wygal/Noe

ThomasLamarFarnumJr — 2009-06-03 22:19:12Z

Dear Sherree, Thank-you so much for the information. I am pleased to know that the Noes enjoyed having a son. I was able to research a bit more and find out that in the 1920 census my grandmother was married to John Wygal. Her name was Bessie C. Wygal and they lived in Los Angeles, CA. I have heard two very conflicting stories about how Jack C. Wygal came to be adopted and I won't go into them here. For fellow researchers, my grandmother's madien name was Bessie Cornilia Thomas and she was born in Praire City, Oregon in 1898 or 1899. In 1920 she married my grandfather Lucius Lamar Farnum and they had three living children, Delmar Durell Farnum, Roselyn June Farnum and Thomas Lamar Farnum, Sr. Roselyn married Rex Pollard and had a son, Michael Lamar Pollard. They are all now deceased. I have heard that Jack C. Wygal recently passed away and by the looks of some pictures that I recently aquired, it looks like he had a good, long life. Thanks again for your research, Thomas

Re: Jack Wygal/Noe

MiriamZalampas — 2009-06-03 20:54:14Z

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So often I must say, "All I know is what I learn on Ancestry." Jack was the nephew of Flora Wygal. Her brother, John W. Wygal, is listed as father of Jack. Type in Jack Wygal to see his father's name. Then, click on John's father and see what is below. I do not know why he was adopted by Flora Wygal Noe and husband Wilburn or what happened to him. The person I researched for said Flora and her husband really enjoyed having a son. Hope this helps. Sherree

ID: I00024
Name: James Buchanan WYGAL
Sex: M
Birth: 18 FEB 1857 in Lee Co., VA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Death: 10 MAR 1949 in Lee Co., VA
Burial: Jessee Family Cem., Dryden, Lee Co., VA

Father: Birdene WYGAL b: ABT 1810 in Montgomery Co., VA
Mother: Ursula MARSHALL b: ABT 1818 in Lee Co., VA
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Marriage 1 Emily Orlena SPENCER b: 18 FEB 1855 in Powell River, Lee Co., VA
Married: 6 MAR 1879 in Lee Co., VA 11
Children
Robert E. WYGAL b: 4 MAR 1880 in Lee Co., VA
Flora WYGAL b: 8 APR 1882 in Lee Co., VA
Eugene W. WYGAL b: 29 MAR 1883 in Lee Co., VA
John W. WYGAL b: AUG 1887 in Lee Co., VA
Monroe S. WYGAL b: JAN 1890 in Lee Co., VA
Boswell T. WYGAL b: MAR 1892 in Lee Co., VA

Re: Jack Wygal/Noe

ThomasLamarFarnumJr — 2009-06-02 17:46:21Z

Hi, Did you ever find any information on Jack Wygal? I recently found out that my grandmother, Bessie (Thomas) Farnum had a child named Jack Wygal from a union before she married my grandfather, Lucius Lamar Farnum. Let me know if any of this sounds familar.

Susan Wygal born Lewis County, MO

plymouthrock_2000 — 2008-08-26 15:41:43Z

I am searching for information on Susan Wygal born April 18, 1839 in Lewis County, MO. She married Enoch Haney Oct 6, 1857 in Lewis County, MO. She was my GGGGgrandmother. They had six children all born in Lewis County, MO. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Wygals in Allen Co KY

anncassetty — 2006-02-24 14:19:16Z

Looking for information on William A Wygal b.1833 d.1897 married Effie Herrington b. 1840 d. 1927. Both are buried in Simpson County KY. I have found them on Allen Co census records. Not sure who William's parents were. Any info will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ann

Billy Gene Wygal (1931-1991) Long Creek Cemetery, Dallas Co., Tx

bobbybennett1 — 2005-12-02 00:26:49Z

I am the Chairman of the Family Research Committee for Long Creek Cemetery, Sunnyvale. Dallas County, Texas. We are continuing our search for information on the individuals buried there. The genealogical information can be found at: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=longcreek

The Long Creek Cemetery website is: http://www.longcreekcemetery.com

We are looking for information on:
Billy Gene Wygal
born 05 Jun 1931
died 01 Jun 1991

Anything you might be able to add is welcome!

Lee Co,Va grave

Tammy_Mink — 2005-11-07 02:19:28Z

While visiting the grave of my grt grandparents,I ran across the following headstone. Would like to know if their is a connection to my Hall / Owens relatives.

Bessie M. Wygal
daughter of
CB and BL Wygal
May 19 1894 - Nov 22 1897

new e-mail address

2005-06-10 16:46:26Z

Would like to see some activity on Wygal message board!

Wygal, Trolinger, Pulaski, VA

Julie_Wychor — 2005-02-04 20:37:12Z

In a book I purchased I found an obituary for a James T. Trolinger, age 91, of Pulaski, VA. It is VERY lengthy, but here is the pertinent genealogy info: "Mr. Trolinger was a son of John and Mary Wygal Trolinger. April 8, 1886 he married Mary E. King and to this union the following children were born: John Edwin Trolinger, Henry Lewis Trolinger, William Pierce Trolinger, William Pierce Trolinger, Ellen King Trolinger, and twin girls who died at birth.
He is survived by one son, Henry Lewis Trolinger, of Johnson City, Tenn., one daughter, Mrs. Walter Price, Pulaski, and four grandchildren, Mrs. Stanyarne Little of Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. R. J. Waugh, Pulaski, James T. Trolinger, Elizabethton, Tenn., and Lewis S. Price, Pulaski." The article also states "He was born and reared east of Dublin. His father, John T. Trolinger, named that town, and joined with Stephen Trinkle, grandfather of former governor E. Lee Trinkle in donating the railway station site, and he was 12 when the first train ran to that stop." The article names numerous pallbearers and flower bearers, with many famiy names included. There is no date on the article, but based on articles on the backside, I think the year of death would be 1935. If interested in a copy, please contact me.
jlwychor@charter.net

Re: hi how you doing

2005-02-03 18:29:36Z

hi how you doing i posted the last message wrong . if you get a chance e-mail me. i haven't heard from anyone and my computer was down. hope to hear from you soon.
thank you
edith ann
edithann56@hotmail.com

hi how you doing

2005-02-03 18:24:19Z

dennis this is edith ann. how are you i thought i would post a message since i don't have your e-mail contact me if you get a chance.
thanks hope to hear from you soon
edith ann

Jack Wygal/Noe

MiriamZalampas — 2004-10-14 18:11:33Z

Am searching for information about a child named Jack who was adopted by Wilburn and Flora Wygal Noe. 1930 Census shows a Jack Wygal, age 12, Nephew, born in California living with them. Not certain if he kept the name Wygal or took the name Noe. Any information greatly appreciated.

2004-01-19 02:05:25Z

clinton, my e-mail address is fwygal@home.com
send me yours, Fred Wygal

TO FRED

2004-01-19 02:05:25Z

fred my email address is wygal@mi-mls.com
my father's name is clinton paul wygal, and his fathers name was Elbert hagen wygal
do these ring a bell
clinton

Re: WYGAL'S IN TEXAS

2003-11-30 14:26:25Z

I have a WYGAL relative by marriage - Edna WYGAL, b. 8 May 1884, Paola, Miami, Kansas. Unfortunately on her death certificate her parents' names are "d.k." (don't know.)
The informant on the certificate was M. Perrie Wygal. Can you identify Edna's parents? She married Joseph J. BARR. They are buried in Lyford Evergreen Cemetery, Lyford, Willacy, Texas.

WYGAL'S IN TEXAS

2003-09-19 02:37:24Z

My grandfather is William Wygal. He had a brother James Wygal and they lived in Wharton County, a little community known as Egypt, Tx. My mother is Cora B. Wygal Jones. I have spoken to Fren from California before. All of the Wygal children are deceased. There is one cousin Jim Wygal of Houston. We are the descendents of Cora Washington Wygal and William Wygal. There are five grandchildren

Re: wygal reunion

Coco042386 — 2002-11-27 20:49:11Z

I'm a great-great granddaughter of William Wygal of Texas. I have heard some family info...and I have heard of a Wygal reunion in Virginia. No one I know has ever been there however, that is where my great-great grand daddy's Daddy migrated from. I am sure my mom would love a copy of that newsletter: apatton260@aol.com. Thank you.

Wygal family

Velma_Bump — 2002-11-24 23:25:49Z

I believe we are cousins; would you please contact me at delbump@jps.net, I have more of this family

Wygal family

Velma_Bump — 2002-11-24 23:25:49Z

Sarah Elizabeth Wygal b Jan 1834 Allen Co Ky m Jack Orr probably 1852, would like to correspond with descendents.

Re: Wygal line Elbert Hagen Wygal Son of Harvey Clinton Wygal

shores19_1 — 2002-10-05 03:09:37Z

My grandfather, Clinton Wygal, is the son of Elbert Hagen Wygal.
Elbert is the son of Harvey Clinton Wygal. Elbert also had 10 (known) brothers and sisters from 2 marriages
Harvey
Fred
Jack (Ralph)
Joe
Lula
Lizzie
Francis
Generose
Rovena
Coy

I would like to talk to anyone with information regarding this line of Wygals perhaps before or after Harvey Clinton Wygal

Please email me at this email or at aol. shores19@aol.com

Thank you very much,
Rebecca Wygal-VanBonn

which wygals?

2002-09-27 21:49:42Z

I've been having a hard time linking my family to other Wygal line's. My grandfather is Paul C. Wygal (also known as Clinton Paul Wygal), his parents were Elbert Hagen Wygal and Edith Dean, If anyone can relate these names to their information let me know, it would be greatly appreciated. My grandfather was one of 5 children(himself, Ruth, Frances, Joyce and Billy). All originaly from Blackwater, Virginia and Colburn, West Virginia.
Our family coat of arms is located at the city post office in Blackwater, Virginia. If anybody has any information. Email me as soon as possible. Wygal@mi-mls.com ; attn: Jessica or Clinton.
Thank you!

Re: Carol Wygal Clark

timothywygal — 2002-07-02 19:01:23Z

In response to your message ,I have four brothers kenny,mike , john,and chris. my fathers name is kenneth wygal ,and his fathers name was kenneth also I beleive my grandfather had several brothers one by the name of gilmer and i am not certain of his other brothers name. sincerely tim wygal

Re: Another Wygal who just discovered this site! (Wygals in VA)

fwygal1 — 2002-05-28 05:11:20Z

Hello Ruth,
I started this site some years ago. I also believe i emailed your grandfather and he replied. Said it was interesting to hear from another fred wygal. My grandfather was Thomas Newton and his father was James David. My ist cousin Ben Wygal met Precilla Sue and she was able to trace our line. I have lots on different Wygals and some on your line. I believe i have a copy of a letter from Sue to my cousin.My line is from Lee co.Email me direct at fwygal@attbi.com

Re: Another Wygal who just discovered this site! (Wygals in VA)

DarleneCampbellLovell — 2002-05-24 23:42:42Z

I am the former wife of Joe Campbell, Aunt Sue's foster nephew. I can remember Fred,Sr., and Fred, Jr. visiting the farm. Joe's mother and father were James and Pat Campbell, Pat, of course, was Aunt Sue's sister. Aunt Sue belonged to the DAR and discovered that my family tree merged with hers and she had it traced back to the 1700s when the Slemps moved to this country from Holland. So, obviously, your family is the same as Aunt Sue's. Perhaps I could be of some help there. Maybe your dad remembers us. I had two beautiful children with Joe, Jason Harrison, who is now 25 and married to Melinda Mann, and Misti Amanda, who is now 23 years old.

Another Wygal who just discovered this site! (Wygals in VA)

2002-03-23 04:46:32Z

I'm Ruth, grew up in W.Va.. There's five of us..

me, Barbara Ann, Thomas Edward, Carol Lynn, and Donovan Charles

our father is Fred Orr Wygal, Jr.
Grandfather: Fred Orr Wygal, Sr.
Great Grandfather: John Brown Wygal (sister Sue was the last Wygal to live on the farm in Lee County; died a spinster in the 1980's (I think))

That's all I know.. I would like to go back further. I'm excited to find this site (With the help of my brother Tom)!

Wigal Family From Lee Creek, W. Va.

2001-07-17 23:28:29Z

My grandmother was Sarah Ellen Wigal born Dec. 13 1869 in Lee Creek W. Va. the daughter of William Wigal and Sarah Guinn. I am seeking further information on her parents. Please e-mail me at salemwalsh@aol.com

URGENT!MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER BORN IN BYHALIA,OHIO

timberbreeze — 2001-06-24 02:55:45Z

My great grandmother was born in Byhalia, Ohio.Her name was Velza Wygle. That could be the other spelling of the name that you mentioned.She married Alonzo Snyder. Their children were Ruth , Elmer, Paul,Robert, Richard, Elizabeth, June, and Harold. She was born on Jan.31 1902. She also died in 1966. I have no other information about but really would like some help this branch has been difficult to trace. Thank you so much. Any help would be appriciated.

Jillian

Velza

timberbreeze — 2001-06-24 02:55:45Z

Here is what i know. i have also just starting looking into this. My grandmother seems to remember my great-grandmother (velza viola Wygle Snyder) her mother calling her father oscar. Velza married Alonzo Snyder. Their children's names were Elmer, Paul, Robert, Richard, Elizabeth, June Harold and Ruth( my grandmother).I am not sure how many are still alive. I live in NY and would have no access other than this to the Ohio records. I have alheard that the son elmer died before my grandmother ruth was born so she doesn't know very much about him. None of the names that you mentioned sounded fmailar to me but...... i am not very deep into my family history.Velza was born on jan.31 1902 in Bahalia, Ohio i am not sure where she died i will check into that and get back to you shortly. She did die in 1966 but i have on exact date. I wuld really appreciate any help tha tyou can provide me with i will keep you up to date as much as i possibly can my email address is quinn789@hotmail.com, please let me know if you have information as information on the Wygle family seems like it is extremely hard to come bye. Sincerely,

Jillian

Thanks in advance for all your help!! HOPE WE FIND SOME CONNECTION!!!

Wygal, Wygle, Wigle PA VA

2001-04-27 20:49:17Z

Jean, I have been gathering info on this family when I can & have a bit recently gleaned from searches at many sources. At least part of this family moved to Wood County WV & I have some on them but will have to dig it up. If you email me at
wwirises@aol.com I will try to send you what I have - I believe there is a connection to our family as the childrens names are very much the same, etc. Perhaps this was a brother to our George who settled in Augusta Co. VA after residing in Berkley County (now WV) Thanks Ellie

Wygal/Wygle/Wigle PA VA

2001-04-27 13:21:56Z

I am doing research on some of the Wygle/Wikle's that were in Westmoreland/Fayette Co, Pa. I've traced back to a Samuel Wygle/Wikle (b.1790-1800?), his father was possibly a Henry. Any info is much appreciated!!

Jean

Looking for Relatives

2001-03-04 07:42:31Z

Father Grady Mother Billie,Brothers:Gary ,Lynn, Sister Rebecca Born in Texsa lived in Ottawa Ill.,back in Texas.

Orvil jack Wygal

2001-02-13 15:59:54Z

Any info on him would be appreciated atfer he moveed from West Virginia to Arizona, he died in Arizona

Books

2000-09-02 10:40:42Z

"Early Adventures on The Western Waters" is a four book collection written by Mary B. Kegley. They are in the Library of Congress and probably many other libraries. If you want your own set they are probaly still available at: Kegley Books
P.O. Box 134
Wythbille, VA. 24382

Book

2000-09-02 09:06:33Z

Marvin,
Where can i find a copy of the book Western Waters?

History of Surname

2000-09-01 18:49:34Z

Hello Everyone, I am list owner of the Weikle-L on Rootsweb have found approx. 30 different spellings of the name including Wygal. So far we have traced our (my husbands family) to PA in the mid 1700's there are some on our mail list who have gone back to their original immigrant but we have not been so lucky, ours went to Berkely Co (then VA) WV then to Augusta Co VA then to Monroe Co WV some of the family went to Ohio Indiana. There are some Wygals residing in Monroe Co WV at present one of them is married to a Weikle but they don't want to talk about their ancestors so I haven't been able to find anything on them as yet. I think there is a definate link, especially to the ones who resided for a time in Wood Co WV came down from Westmoreland Co PA Philip his family - his children were named the same as our George's children, etc, too many similarities. If interested please drop me a not at wwirises@aol.com.
Thanks Ellie

Wygal

2000-08-26 22:21:00Z

Also spelled Waghill, Wagill, Wygall, Wigle,Wygle, Wigal, Wigall, Weygal, Weigal.
I have info on:
Adam in Montgomery Co. Va 1777 Sworn allegiance to the State. In Militia April, 1781. (under 18 yrs. age)
John came to Back Creek 1772 deceased by 1800 his wife Barbara was already in Kentucky. His heirs were Adam, Sebastian, Peggy Miller, Mary Raines, Catherine Farmer,Anna Christina Wiley. I have 2 pages of details.
James in Wythe Co., VA.
Sebastian in July 1834.1809 he had a clock built that had 365 different kinds of wood with between 20 and 30 thousand pieces of inlay.
Abraham
Anna
Anna C.
Barbara
Birdine
Boston April 1781 in Montgomery Co. Va. Militia.
Catherine
Cynthia
Eleanor
Elizabeth
George
Hannah
James
Linny Cecil
Melinda
Margaret
Mary
Polly
Rhoda
Sally
Sarah
William
Elland
I have too much to list now. This information is all available in three books written by Mary Kegley title "Early Adventures on The Western Waters".
The only connection I have is one girl who married a Shufflebarger, which is my family.

wygal reunion

2000-08-12 18:24:11Z

had a small turn out for the wygal family on july 29th 2000 at the washington school for the deaf..was fantastic ,had about 25 people show sam ,vi and shirley from kansas.merle bev from arizona,and my brothers and sisters and nieces nephews from here in washington.hope fully we will have another one in or around mulvane kansas in two years.so any one reading this,merle is trying to get a newsletter going once a month or two.for the purpose of letting people know about each other,you can e-mail merle at mwygal@doitnow.com and let him know little anecdotes,hopefully he will be able to tie us all together,and we can have a bigger get together in 2002 in kansas.also does anyone know about a wygal reunion held in virginia.thanks any info would be appreciated...Ray

wygals in Washington

2000-07-02 18:57:21Z

Ray, my email address is fwygal@home.com
Will share.Looking forward to your info and thanks.

wygal family in washington

2000-07-02 15:00:05Z

fred,i am the son of richard wygal i was born in vancouver,wash.in 1944.my father was born in montana in 1921.his father clarence,was born in kansas of richard tyler wygal who was born in mo.i think,also was supposed to have been born in allen county kentucky .i have more info at home.drop a line and i will send you some more info...Ray

Origin of Wygal surname

2000-06-24 09:18:15Z

The spelling Wygal is derived from Weygel.Email me at fwygal@home.com
I may have some info on your line.

Carol Wygal Clark

2000-06-24 08:49:52Z

When i first got involved in Wygal genealogy i emailed another Fred Wygal in VA. That must have been your father or grandfather.I have some info on your line. You can email me at fwygal@home.com

Wygals in WV Va

2000-06-23 20:38:22Z

My Father, Fred, was an only child. I don't know too much about his parents except they lived in Richmond, VA. My grandfather's name was also Fred Orr Wygal.