Monroe County Genealogy

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Monroe County Genealogic Information

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(MCHS = Monroe County Historical Society)

(2010-08-31 by cezimmerman cezimm@cox.net) I would appreciate information re James Monroe Smith and his father -Henry O. Smith and wife.
(2010-08-23 by George Hall preachergeorgewv@yahoo.com) Greetings from Parkersburg, WV, I am looking for: 1. The Johnston family whose daughter married a Thomas Dennis from Lewisburg. The wedding would likely have been just after the Civil War. And related to it... 2. Is there a Samuel Johnston in that, or a close, Johnston Family? Would it be known who he married, perhaps someone named Wood? It is a distance from here to there, and I hope this is something easily known to you. This information is pertinent to a book I am doing that involves some local history in the area. Thanks, George Hall 304-422-2742
(2010-06-06 by Dara Orkand Allen DaraAllen@comcast.net) Hello, my name is Dara Orkand Allen. I am married to Fred Allen, son of Homer and Eleanor Ayers Allen. Fred is great-great-grandson of Marvel and Susan (Sullivan) Allen. From various documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, we know that Marvel was born in Monroe County of what was then Virginia in 1806. But that's all we have. We don't know exactly when, nor do we have information on his birth family. It's been a long time road block to researching our family history. Do you have any information on anyone who might be willing to do some research in the courthouse for us? We will of course, pay. Any help or guidance you can provide is greatly appreciated.
(2010-05-23 by Joyce Roberson WoChowsAnt@aol.com) I am trying to gain information about William Robeson/Robinson and his son William, residents of Monroe Co., who both drowned in the Greenbrier River in 1800. William's wife was Mary Caldwell/Colwell. The family remained in Monroe for some years, then moved to White Co., TN. Thank you in advance, Joyce Roberson in California.
(2010-01-12 by Mike Jenkins Mike.Jenkins@nov.com) My Mom was born in Union. Her name is Louise A. Parker, Jenkins. I would like more about my family. My G,G Grandfather is Henry Arnot Sr.
(2009-12-28 by David Burns dbdavidburns@gmail.com) Hello. I am searching for information about and/or descendants of two people: Leota Burns and Sylvester V. Winebrenner/Winebrimmer. Leota was my great grandmother and Sylvester *may* have been my great grandfather. Sylvester was born in Second Creek (1881) while I think Leota was born in Greenbrier around 1879. I would like to exchange research notes and potentially talk with distant cousins. If you are interested and/or can help, please contact me at dbdavidburns@gmail.com. Thanks very much and best regards, David.
(2009-12-20 by MCHS) The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has placed a large number of vital records online in a searchable database, at
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx.
(2009-12-05 by Terry Hurst rebel56@northstate.net) Seeking Information on the parents of James Madison Brown born 1804 in Monroe Va. also James's son William Washington Brown lost a leg in the Civil War. Am seeking regimental and military information for him. He is buried off of Knobs Road in the Brown Cemetery near Union. Thank You, Terry Hurst.
(2009-11-27 by Marianne Perry Marshall bettylou51@aol.com) I am having trouble locating information/documents that link the generations of my grandfathers below: John Perry (Henry's father - my Rev. War patriot for DAR) B: 1758 (Augusta Co. VA) D: 1820 (Greenbrier Co. VA or Monroe Co. VA). Spouse/mother of Henry: Elizabeth McClung. Henry Perry B: abt 1786 (poss. Monroe Co. VA) D: 15 Mar. 1855, Linn Co. IA - Center Point Cemetery. Spouse/mother of John Wesley Perry (below): Jane Busby Perry 1830 census (Logan Co., WV); 1840 census with spouse, Elizabeth West Perry (Madison Co., IN); 1850 census with spouse, Elizabeth West Perry (Linn Co., IA). John Wesley Perry, M.D. (Henry & Jane Busby Perry's son that I descend from) B: 29 Nov. 1819 (poss. Monroe Co. VA) D: 18 June 1895 (Madison Co., IN)
(2009-11-25 by D. Akers dakers@cabeard.k12.in.us) I am searching for information on the AKERS family that is buried near Ballard, Monroe County, WV. The primary ones are buried in the Orchard Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated. I went to the cemetery and J. Clay Akers, siblings and parents are buried there. Is anyone related to the Akers of Monroe County?
(2009-06-27 by Nancy Hopkins nancyhopkins2@yahoo.com) Looking for 5-6-1779 birth/christening record of my ggg grandfather, William Riley Wiseman, youngest son of Rev War Isaac Wiseman of Monroe County. Also seeking William's 7-4-1802 death/burial record. Suspect he's buried at Rehoboth Church with his father and uncle Joseph Wiseman. I can be reached at nancyhopkins2@yahoo.com.
(2009-05-25 by James Humphrey jhumphrey@cableone.net) Looking for information on the "Humphrey, Humphreys, Humphries" line in Monroe county. Research shows line begins with a John Humphreys and Catherine Dickson then extends to a John Humphreys - Jane N. Robinson and then to John Humphreys - Sarah Boon. They family lived on Second Creek with large land holdings. They are also related to Alexander Robinson Humphreys who is buried in the Old Lebanon Cemetery. Please contact me at jhumphrey@cableone.net. Any information would be appreciated.
(2009-05-18 by Melanie Arthur marthur@glhec.org) I'm interested in where my great great grandparents, Stephen and Rachael Arthur lived. I'm not exact where but it was in Monroe County. Thank you Melanie Arthur
(2009-04-28 by David Boyd dboyd@kanawhascales.com) My name is David Boyd and I'm trying to locate the last resting place of Patrick Boyd and Ann McDowell Boyd. I have a lot of information about him but we cannot locate where he was buried. I have been told and found information which states he was buried in Pickaway, but I've been informed that the Pickaway Cemetery is the Old Mount Lebanon Cemetery. The Cemetery book for Monroe County at the Cultural Center in Charleston does not have him on that list but I do have relatives at that cemetery. Would anyone you may know or records you may have list where he was laid to rest. On May the 30th there is suppose to be a work party to try to save the Old Mount Lebanon Cemetery and I am planning to attend, maybe if possible I can visit your library or meet with someone from your society. Any information you can share with me would greatly appreciated. Thank you.
(2009-04-22 by Myrna Carlisle Misch mmisch@windstream.net) I am doing research on Samuel Carlisle born Bath County, West [sic - ed.] Virginia in 1795. He died August 22, 1855 In Cove, Monroe County, West Virginia. He was married to Jane Reed Carlisle. I found the death record and scanned images of the original records on him from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. I would like to find a copy of his death cert. or any obits on him. I am trying to find the name of his parents and where they came from. Can you help or lead me in the right direction in finding out this information. Thank You.
(2009-03-15 by Adam Coulter emsadamc@yahoo.com) I am looking for information on Charles Egner and Sarah Morris who were married in Monroe County on December 22, 1852. They are my great great grandparents. Anyone with information on them please email me at emsadamc@yahoo.com. Thank you.
(2009-03-02 by Robert Bottoms bobbottoms@kc.rr.com) Looking for any information on Madison Smith . He was the Husband of Julia Neel, daughter of Owen Neel and Isabelle Maxwell. Thank You.
(2009-02-26 by Harry McNeer maim@tc3net.com) Looking for information on a male by the surname of Pool. He is mentioned in the book of "Letters of John and Susan Morgan." I transcribed the letters from the originals and put them into a book which is available on Amazon.com and also available at the Monroe County Library there in Union. Would appreciate anyone's help here.
(2009-02-17 by Sidney Mitchell sidneym@warmhearthva.org) Virgil Wiseman told me that Brady Crosier lived in the cabin (no longer in existence) on our property on Pyne Mountain (once called Wiseman's Mountain). I have been unable to trace him in local records. I'd be interested in any information or documentary reference that would help me learn about him and his birth and/or death dates.
(2009-02-13 by MCHS) Fred and Barbara Ziegler's website for Cook's Old Mill has detailed information on the Cook family of Greenville.
(2009-02-13 by MCHS) Two of our publications are especially valuable for genealogic research. Our book "Cemeteries of Monroe County" was compiled several years ago by a specially dedicated small group of members. Morton's "History of Monroe County", originally published in 1916 and reissued, is also valuable. Several other publications may be helpful in specific cases. They are all listed on our publications page.
(2009-02-13 by MCHS) We realize there is much genealogic interest, and we hope this page will be helpful. Our Society is not primarily genealogic and lacks the resources to perform personalized research services for you. We invite you to refer to our publications, to use this page as a resource, and to inspect the archives in our museum, which is open during the summer months,