CousinConnect Genealogy West Virginia All Surnames

Genealogy Query - SHEEL : SHEILD : SHEILDS : SHIELDS : SHIELDS

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:27:46 EST

Trying to prove family story about Peter Shields, b. abt 1756 in England, came to America with the British Army during the American Revolutionary War, was captured, escaped, and joined the American side. Fought at the Battle of Yorktown under Geo. Washington and was present for the surrender of Cornwallis. Settled 1st in Hardy County, VA; then in Braxton County, Va. He m. Elizabeth Singleton and ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - PORTER : WHITTAKER

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:09:50 EST

Searching for info on family of Nevora Porter b. 04 Jul 1872 in either WV or KY. Mother was Mary Porter (maiden unk.) b. abt. 1844 in either VA or KY. Father's first name Unk. but could be John PORTER of either VA or KY. Nevora changed her name and called herself Neva, claimed that her first name was Geneva; but name was definitely Nevora PORTER. She m. Benjamin Whittaker in May 1890 at Charl ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - CAMPBELL : COBB : HOWE : MORRIS : WHITTEKER

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:55 EST

Searching for information on Philena Cobb, widow,maiden name unk., m. William Whitteker in Sept 1806 Boston and settled in Charleston, Kanawha Co., (W)Va. Had two small children from prev. marr., one a boy, names unk.. Had 5 children w. Wm Whitteker: Alfred, Wm.F, Norris S., Philena V., and Henry B. Philena prob. b. abt. 1775, poss. somewhere in New England area. Dau. Philena Whitteker m. Henr ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - COTTRELL : COTTRILL : COURTNEY : ONAIL : ONEAL

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:32:59 EST

Looking for the family of David and Mary O'Nail, O'Neal. David's parents were John b: 1825 Ireland and Ann B: 1828 Ireland they had 4 kids, Michael B 1853 OH, David B: 1860 OH, Kate B: 1861 KY, and John B: 1868 KY. David married Mary Catherine Cottrill (cottrell) and had the following: Rebecca Jane B 1880, John B: 1883, William B: 1885, James B: 1887, Alexander (Punk) B: 1889, Charles B: 1890, S ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - BUCHANAN : BUCHANON : MARSHALL

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:34:58 EST

I am looking for an adopted half sibling, born May 7, 1960 at St Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. A male. We share the same mother. My mother was only 18 at time of birth. She married my father while pregnant and gave the baby up for adoption because the baby was not my fathers. I am 42 and just found out this information. Please contact me, if you are a male born in Parkersburg WV May 7, 1960 ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - CLAPP : CUNNINGHAM : MURPHY : SMITH : WEBB

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:45 EST

Searching for info on Adam Murphy and his brother Absalom Murphy. Both born in Wood Co. VA in early 1800s. Later moved to Edgar, Clark and Crawford Counties, IL (about 1837). Adam married Eliza Ann Smith and Absalom married Elizabeth Clapp. Their father was Samuel Murphy married Rachel Cunningham or his brother Amaziah Murphy who married Lydia Webb. Lorraine ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - BENNETT : PARSONS : WHEELER

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:10:23 EST

Looking for info on Floyd Wheeler, grandson of James K. Parsons and Elizabeth Bennett Parsons. Date of birth: April 15 (1886-1890). Mother died shortly after he began school. Believe her to have been a Parsons? Uncertain as to her correct name. Father's name said to have been "Dillie" Wheeler. I am not sure if they ever married. He lived with his mother up until her death and then went to li ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - CUTRIGHT

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:38:20 EST

I am searching for my half bother that was born in grantsville in feb of 1978. My moms maiden name was Cutright. She was a young age and still in high school when my half brother was born. I was just recently told of my half brother a few years. I've talked to my moms friends at the time and thats all the info I have at the moment. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - HAYNES : WRIGHT

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:08:54 EST

trying to find info on haynes, grover cleveland haynes married to grace leo wright in moundsville,west virginia ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - ELLIOTT : HATFIELD

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:32:21 EST

I am a white female born at Cabell Huntington Hospital on January 17, 1960. I am searching for birth mother, father, and siblings. I was told my mother was an unmarried young woman whose parents made her give me up for adoption, and that she later had another daughter or two. I am desparate to know my medical history due to a recent diagnois. I would love to have a relationship with anyone who kn ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - BLAKE : MORRIS

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:07:52 EST

Looking for Blakes in West Virginia; need help specifically with Everett L Blake born 1908, died after 1930. Spent time in a TB sanitorium. Aparently committed suicide. Also, looking for Ruby Blake; she was born and died young, in between the years 1910, and 1920. Their Parents were William D. Blake and Lorena Morris Blake. I am descended from the middle child, Ruth Frances Blake Gray. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - BROWN

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:47:08 EST

Looking for family information regarding father's family. Born Buster Brown, Bethany West Virginia in 1926, 2 siblings, Nellie and William. Mother's name possibly Esther Brown. Was placed in the Guernsey County Children's Home in December 1929 was adopted in 1930 name on adoption records show Mansell B. Brown, not sure if birth name is Buster or Mansell no info regarding birth parents. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - HENTHORN : LEWIS : SMITH

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:31:46 EST

I am looking for information on my ggrandfather,Elijah R. Lewis born abt 1893, what I know is he married Mamie E. Smith. They resided in Louisville Kentucky. They had 4 children, my grandfather Elijah M. Lewis, William, Ray and Grace. My grandfather was married before to woman from Ohio and had one son Forrest, her last name was Henthorn. The last bit of information I have been able to find on him ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - BOOTH : GREEN : POWERS : WHITTINGTON

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:17:21 EST

looking for the birth parents of Dovey Whittington. Adoped by John and Della Whittington. Possible names for birth parents are Vivian Green or Vivian Powers and John Booth. Parents lived in Mcdowell county West Virginia in or near the town of War. Never married as far as I know. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - ASHCRAFT : HYDE : MAHLEY : MALEY : SHINN

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:41:40 EST

Searching for information of believed birth [arents of Joseph Melville Shinn. Adopted by Fred L and Ruth Shinn, 4/14/1927. Beleived birth parents were Mamie Viola Maley and John Junior Ashcraft. Harrioson County, WV ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - BUSICK : ZAJAC

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:38:12 EST

Hello I'm writting from Poland and I would like to ask for a help. On my family tree I have two persons : Mary Busick born in 1926 and Victoria Busick born in 1927. I know that they probably died in the same year 1943 - but I can`t find any true and real information. Can anyone help me ? Ann Zajac my e- mail blue_cove@op.pl ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - ATKINS : BACUM : COLVIN

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:23:06 EST

Atkins, male, Lucy M.Atkins, mom, Bernard M. Atkins, dad, adopted around 1950? in WV. You contacted family when mom and dad died. Too grieved to talk. Pls contact again. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - GROSE : MAY : MCFARLANE

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:58:19 EST

Last name is Pittman, from North Eastern West Virginia. Mothers maiden name is May. Also related to McFarlane's and Grose's. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - CAVENESS : DAVIS : HILL : MONGOLD : SHOBE

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:10:17 EST

DAVIS,MONGOLD,HILL and SHOBE FAMILIES OF WV In search of information on these families from Grant County WV. Also Davis, Bernard A from Terra Alta,Preston County, WV. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Judi judi@bnohr.com ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)

Genealogy Query - SHERTZER

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:11:33 EST

I was born April 25, 1970 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. My adoptive parents worked in the hospital and the adoption was arranged prior to birth. My name at birth was Sara Helen Shertzer. I believe the court records are in Wayne County West virginia. I would just like to meet my birth mother or father. ... (Click here to see the full genealogy query)