Frances Hubbard-SecoyDecember 17, 1998
I am actively researching the Hubbard and Scott family of Craig and formerly Botetourt Co. Va. Three great grandparents Charles W. and Louisa (Scott) Hubbard and family, were found in the 1860 Craig County census. Would like to hear from someone who may have additional info on the Hubbard family. Would be happy to share whatever info I have.

Dillis Bolton December 17, 1998
Seeking information on Keziah Bolton, widow of Conrad, died in Craig County, Virginia August 31, 1864, age 95. Did she appear on 1860 or previous census? Was she the same Keziah Walker who married Conrad Bolton in Botetourt County, Virginia on December 25, 1807? This Conrad Bolton was the brother or nephew of Henry Bolton of Botetourt and later Giles County Virginia.

Connie Baker MaysDecember 2, 1998
I am looking for information on Nancy Raines, married Fred K. Baker. I believe she is buried in the Raines-Baker Cemetary in PaintBank.

Helen Flagg November 10, 1998
My grandfather George Clifton Duncan, son of William Lawson Duncan, was born in Gravel Hill, Craig County in May 1852. He died in Waiteville, West Va. in 1937. Can anyone tell me where in Craig County Gravel Hill was or is located?

S Jones September 26, 1998
Searching for Abraham Jones (veteran of War of 1812) and his ancestors.

Karen Baker September 20, 1998
Looking for information on Jacob Baker of Sinking Creek and Paint Bank area. Who were his parents and info on children.

Karen Baker September 20, 1998
Looking for information on Jacob McPherson m to Phoebe Lugar. Children Alexander, Adam and George. Most interested in Alexander and his descendents.

WANDA FISHER September 15, 1998
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER SARA INDIA FISHER. SHE WAS NEVER MARRIED BUT HAD 5 CHILDREN, THEY WERE LUTHER, GOODE, WILLIAM(MY GRANDFATHER), FRANK AND MARY( THEY WERE TWINS). THEY LIVED IN THE SINKING CREEK AREA. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND OUT ABOUT INDIA OR HER CHILDREN. I DO KNOW THAT INDIA DIED ON SEPTEMBER 5,1957 AND THAT FRANK DIED IN 1945. MARY MARRIED AN AUTHER GREENWAY. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Karen Baker September 13, 1998
In the 1860 cencus of Craig Co there are two McPhersons listed: Alexander married to Mary E. and Adam married to Susan. Were these two McPhersons brothers?

Alysa Mattara-Blakely August 22, 1998
I am researching the Webb Family. My only piece of information that ties me to Craig County is that James Albert Webb was born there May 31, 1888. This information is based on what was recorded by the census taker in the MONTGOMERY CO. - BLACKSBURG DISTRICT - 1920 CENSUS. I was hoping on a great stretch of luck that some how he might be related Nancy Webb. James Albert Webb married Mary Margarette Allen in about 1908.

Albert K. Ruble July 28, 1998
Jonathan Ruble married to Sarah Gibings. Madison A. Ruble born 1/1/1830 list place of birth as Craig Co on marriage record when recorded in 1856. This should mean that he was born in part of Botetourt County that later became Craig county. Need to locate information on Jonathan, maybe called John or Jon. If anyone has children listed with a Madison Ruble please contact me.

Elvina Hiatt July 20, 1998
I am looking for information about Andrew SURBER and his wife, Lurana/Larissa. According to the marriage license of his daughter, Elizabeth, they were in Craig County when it became a county. They also have a daughter, Mary V. I am particularly interested in finding his parents and marriage information for this couple.

Nancy Scott July 13, 1998
I am looking for information on a Elenor SCOTT CRAWFORD. She was married in 1859-60 and had at least one child Zaluka who was listed as being 4/12 on the 1860 census. They were living with her father Isaac SCOTT in the Valley of Potts Creek, Craig Co. 1860 Census.

Charles E. Starnes June 29, 1998
John STARNES died in Lee's Valley, Hawkins Co., TN. He was married to Sally Jane Adams. John is said to have moved from Craig Co., VA, to Hawkins Co., TN, sometime between 1790 to 1820. His wife may have also come from Craig Co., VA. I believe at least one of their children, named Sally, married a Looney, also from Craig Co., Va. I need help finding proof of John's origin in Craig Co., VA, and in finding out who his parents and siblings were.

Randal Mays June 26, 1998
I am trying to locate information on William Baker, I believe Helen Baker runs the Historical Society in New Castle. I know the family cemetary is located in Paint Bank and the Baker brothers built houses from Paint Bank to New Castle. I believe most of these house are now put on Historic Registers. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Vince Summers June 26, 1998
I used the great! new 1880 Census Lookup and got the following: Carper, Charles E. ~~~Farmer, Merchant, Hotel Keeper; Elizabeth A. wife; William B. son; Bird E. son; Mary M. dau; Charles E. son. Can anyone help me: Learn the name of the Store or Hotel, gain any information on the above names, or tell me about a boarder, a bar keeper, named Benjamine Carper, age 60 (in 1880)?

Jackie Holt June 17, 1998
Joseph N/W? Holt, a lawyer, born about 1825, married Nannie D.--- about 1850. His family was living in Craig County in 1860 (Census, pg. 757) Where did Joseph originate? Who were his parents, her parents?

Vince Summers June 16, 1998
Please help us find, in the Newcastle area, any information on the following surnames: CARPER and FERRELL. I currently have living with us, my mother-in-law Rachel Adeline Carper, daughter of Howard Burns Carper, and she was born in 1919. Any dates, family ties, etc., even stories, would be most welcome indeed.

Sandy June 4, 1998
James SMITH, born about 1798, died 26Mar1878 in Craig Co. He married 1st Elizabeth LUGAR on 29Sept1821 in Giles, she died about 1834 and he married Sarah HUGHES (daughter of Margaret Hughs) on 14Dec1835. James & Elizabeth SMITH had 9 children and with wife Sarah he had another 5. Looking for info on James' parents. Also would love to hear from others searching this line.

Sandy June 4, 1998
Looking for info on John HUGHES born about 1805 and died between 1870 & 1880 Craig Co., married 15May1833 in Giles Co. to Delilah HACKET, she was daughter of John HACKET of Botetourt. I believe John was the son of George & Margaret HUGHS who had 10 children all listed in his will in the late 1820's. George & Margaret both lived in Giles (later Craig) and their son George is found marring Mary FRANCISCO in 1828. I believe my John is another of their children but can not find any proof. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Lozetta Pennington June 2, 1998
I am seeking information on Margaret (Maggie) Cynthia McPherson, daughter of George and Elizabeth Caldwell McPherson. She was living in Craig County in 1900 according to census records. I need to know if she died there or returned to Mercer County, WV. I would also appreciate any information on my grandfather's mother, Ellen McPherson, who died and was buried in Craig County June 15, 1924. Does anyone know if Maggie and Ellen are the same person? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Larry W. Medley May 29, 1998
I am researching the Medley Family of Craig County, Va. Our family homeplace is in Giles Co, just over the Mountain from Craig Co. My grandfather James Edward Medley was born in Craig Co. Married Rosa Affie Marie Epling there. They had 4 children there, then moved across the mountain, bought some land at Kire in Giles Co. had 4 more kids and built a nice big house and died there. His father was John Richard Medley who married Sarah Electra Saunders about 1869. They had 3 children, I think. Bennet Medley, James Edward and a girl, Mary or MJ. They were divorced about 1879. Sarah (Leck-nickname) remarried Oscar Sarver about the same time,and went on to have 7 more children with him. I dont think she took her kids with her because I saw in the 1880 census the kids were listed as living with a Bennett Carr in Craig Co. My Father was James Moffitt Medley born to James E. Medley 10/10/1905 and died 9/25/1992. I found that John Richard Medley was supposed to be from Pulaski Co but I can't find the records,, he was 20 when he married Sarah in Craig Co. and I cant find anything about where he went after the divorce. All help is appreciated.

Marge Counterman May 14, 1998
My name is Marge Counterman, daughter of Gladys Virginia ALBERT. Gladys's father was William Harvey ALBERT and was born in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia (3 Aug 1866). His parents were Jacob ALBERT (1832-1896) and Elizabeth TROUT (1831-1896). I am seeking information on the children of Jacob and Elizabeth Trout ALBERT. I would like to reach any living descendants of the following children: John Lewis ALBERT (1857-aft 1933) he was the only living brother of William Harvey ALBERT when William ALbert died in 1933, according to the obituary. Nancy Josephine ALBERT (1855-1917) who married Joseph Cale GIVIENS (1853-1921); Amanda Victory ALBERT (1853- ?) who married Francis M. EAKINS; Paris H. ALBERT (1858- ?) who married Mary Rosetta JONES; Henry P. ALBERT (1861- ?); Miles W. ALBERT (1864- ?) who married Alice JOHNSTON; Nettie A. ALBERT (1870- ?) who married Floy A. Ferrell; Charles N. ALBERT (1875 - ?) who married Nannie B. REYNOLDS and Martha A. ALBERT (1859 - ?). These children were all born in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia. Where did they go and what happened to them?

Karen Miles Mitchum April 14, 1998
LEE. Does anyone know where I could buy a copy of the book written on the Craig County Lee family, entitled "Old Pine Knot"? Thanks so much.

Juanita McBride March 29, 1998
LINTON/JARVIS. I am researching the family of John Barton Linton and Susannah D. Jarvis married in Monroe County 13 Jan 1814. One of their sons, George, lived in Craig County with his Jarvis cousins. Would be interested in sharing information.

Nancy Scott March 1, 1998
Looking for parents of Lorenzo D. SCOTT (1831) died 1859, married Harriet DEW 1850. Before Craig County they were in Alleghany Co. VA.

JANET MARTIN February 17, 1998
Would like to correspond with someone working on Michael Tingler b 1816 m Emeline Rebecca Bradford 19 Feb 1844 Monroe Co., VA. They are in Monroe Va on 1850 census and in Craig Co, Va from 1860 on. Their children: John Caperton b 18 July 1845, Nancy J. b 1848, Margaret A b 1853, Sarah Armentia b July 1851, Laura J b 1857, Elvira F b 1865,Melissa K b 1871. Emeline Rebecca Bradford Tingler d 23 Dec 1871 in Craig Co. She may have died in childbirth. Michael s/o Jacob and Margaret Persinger Tingler. Michael married (1)Polly Fridley in 1837 in Alleghany Co., VA. Emeline Rebecca Bradford Tingler d/o Joseph and Jane Drummond Bradford. You may write to me also - Janet Martin PO Box 36 Meadow Creek WV 25977.

Janet Green February 5, 1998
Hi! I have a Bible given to me by my grandfather, David E. Niday, who was born in Craig Co. The inscription in the Bible says, " Annie Scott Wiley, Hermitage, Craig County, Virginia". Does anyone know anything about this person or what or where Hermitage was? I think he said that it belonged to the sister of his grandmother, Hannah Scott Niday, who was the mother of George Niday. Thanks for any help.

Pat Rhodes February 2, 1998
I'm researching John O. STARKS b ca 1813 d. 5 Mar 1898 Craig Co., VA. m. Louisa J. ROBERSON b. ca 1821 d. b/w 1860 & 1870 census Craig Co., VA 10 children including William E. STARKS b 22 Feb 1842 Craig Co., VA d. 1917 Roanoke, VA. m. Eliza Jane LEFFEL b 10 Dec 1843 died 1905 Ben Tree, WV. 9 children including Frank Bernard STARKS b 9 May 1880 Craig Co., died 17 June 1931 Washington, D.C. He was probably born out of wedlock to William E. STARKS and a Maggie CALDWELL. Sometimes went by alias of Frank CALDWELL. He was raised from age 6 months by Eliza Jane. He moved to Kanawha Co., WV and m. Lula Banner MURDOCK.

LINDA WEBB January 28, 1998
Looking for JOSEPH BALLARD MURRAY m ELIZABETH RODENISER, daughter of HENRY RODENISER.

Jennifer Griffith January 22, 1998
I am at a "deadend" with the family of my great-grandmother. Her name was Maggie Zadora Reynolds Larch (called Birdie). She was born in Craig Co., married Paris Larch and lived her married life in Botetourt Co. Va. I think she was born around 1880 and died about 1945. I cannot find any record of her parents, but do know that she had a half-sister named Dessy that lived in New Castle.

Rock Foster January 22, 1998
Any info or leads (especially military service) on my great grandfather Christopher Columbus Hughes appreciated. Known data: Born: Feb. 19, 1836 Craig Co. VA. Died: Jan. 5, 1913 Gad Summersville) WV. CSA: Enlisted CSA May 1, 1862 White Sulpher Springs (W)VA. Rank: Private Company C, 22nd (Virginia?) Infantry, 1st. Kanawha Regiment. 1860 Census Records: farm labor for Marlin Huffman -Valley of John Creek - P.O. ? Midway Other Info: Believed to be son of Abraham and Mary H. Hughes of John Creek. P.O. Level Green. Have photos and histories on his wife Rebecca and family. Willing to swap info. Picture below.

Steve Taylor January 19, 1998
I am looking for information on the children of William A. Ruble and his wife Lucinda Jane Campbell, she was born on October 8,1858 in Botetourt County, Virginia. A daughter of Seaton & Harriet Lavender Campbell. William & Lucinda (or Lucy) were married in Botetourt County on September 18,1879, but were living in Craig County in the 1880 Census. I am specifically interested in Maude M. Trenor, who was born in Craig Co who married a Letcher Henry Ruble in Roanoke on February 25,1908, and it list his parents as W.A. & Lucy Ruble. I know that Maude was a daughter of Francis Marion & Mary Elizabeth Jamison Trenor. Any additional information would be most welcome.

Steve Taylor January 19, 1998
I am looking for the parents and children of Walter Thomas Taylor, who was born in Giles County on April 19,1882 and was killed at the Fenwick Mines on May 20,1910. He was married in Fincastle on July 8,1908 to Dovie Anna Campbell, born March 15,1890 and died July 30,1950.

Steve Taylor January 19, 1998
I am looking for additional information on Lake Hammond Trenor, born November 25,1873 (Craig birth & death records list a male child, unnamed as being born to Francis & Carrie Trenor on 11/25/1874) and Lillian "Lillie" Elvira Craft, born on March 15,1878 (Craig B&D book says 3/12/1878) they were both born in Craig Co, He is a son of Francis Marion "Frank" Trenor, born in March 1837 and died at the Confederate Soldiers Home in Richmond on April 6,1930 and Caroline Amanda "Carrie" Walker born in 1839 and died on December 27,1878. If any one has any information on any of these family names please email me and we can share.

Madeline Phyllis Crowder January 13, 1998
I am interested in obtaining any information about the family of Isaac Abel Crowder who married Milly Craft Hartzell on March 22, 1888 in Craig County, Virginia.

Karen Miles Mitchum January 9, 1998
I am seeking information on the second marriage of my great-grandfather, Jonathan Abbott Independence LEE. He allegedly divorced my great-grandmother (Phoebe Susan WILLIAMS) for a younger woman named Nettie Lenora PURNELL sometime in the late 1800s and moved out of state. I would like to obtain a copy of the divorce papers but have checked the Craig County Courthouse with no luck so far. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Jack Nida January 9, 1998
Looking for marriage document of Johann David von NIDA/NIDAY/NIDY/NEIDY who married MARY "Unknown" Surname, in Cumberland, MD around 1765-75 and moved to Giles/Craig Co. area around 1780-1785. Would appreciate any info regarding this family and will gladly share data.

Pam January 7, 1998
Seeking the mother of George JONES b. ca. 1854. His middle name was either Donnally or McDonald. George's father Allen K. JONES b. 1828 was living in Craig Co. in 1854 when George was born. I have always believed that George's mother was Delilah Cary but I recently found that Delilah and Allen were not married until 1859. I am wondering if Allen was married previously and George's mother may have been someone else. The 1860 census shows Allen had two other sons Downtin Thomas age 3 and Miletus age 1/2 yr.

Darryl "Tuck" Tucker December 30, 1997
My greatgrandfather was Alex "Deaf" Tucker, b. 1845, m. Maria Craft, lived in Craig County on Barbours Creek. His father was John Tucker, birthdate unknown at present, who married Margaret "Peggy" Paxton on Oct 26, 1824. Peggy was born in 1806 and died May 15, 1881. Cause of death was by drowning in Potts Creek near Covington, VA in Alleghany County. I'm searching for ancestors of John Tucker, Margaret Paxton, and Maria Craft. Also, there may be some info on descendants of them that would be helpful to me in completing my family history. Any info on them will be most appreciated. I may be able to answer inquiries concerning the Tuckers from John to present.

Janet Green December 21, 1997
I am interested in finding the dates of the deaths and burial places of George Niday and his wife Elizabeth Crawford Niday. Also, any information about their children and spouses 1-Amanda R. Niday married to Jacob Matthews and their 5 children, 2-Mary E. Niday married to LLoyd Hively and their 7 children,3- Emily F. Niday,4-Nancy C. Niday, 5-Oscar W. Niday, 6-Martha Van Buren Niday married to Ballard Wilson Huffman(I have some information about this family),&7-Sallie V. Niday married to John M. Paitsel, then to Alec Camper. Can you help me with any of these relatives. Thanks, Janet Green.

Lynda Troutt Murphy Nov 28 1997
My great grandfather was Henry Trout of Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia. His son was Oscar J. Troutt. He lived in Fincastle and died December 17, 1984. My grandfather, Onty Huff Troutt was his son. He was born in December 1894. He had three sons, Russell Leo Troutt (my father), Marvin Troutt, Lester Lewis Troutt, and a daughter, Dorothy Troutt Wheeling. If you have any information on the above I would greatly appreciate it. I am just getting started on this and my database is limited.

Claude W. Hawkins November 26, 1997 11:45 PM
My g-g-g-g-grandfather William Hawkins came from Craig Creek Va. He died there in 1854, I would like to know if the log house he lived in and was converted to a barn is still on Hawkins lane, route 614 at the second crossing of Craig Creek? William and his wife Jane Hawkins moved to Craig Creek around 1827. He had two sons Harvey B. and Spotswood Hawkins. His daughter Gilly married a Nathan Eakins. It is William's father John and Winnie Hawkins that I have run into a stone wall on trying to get information on to get William Hawkins reinstated as a Revolutionary soldier in the DAR files. Any help I can get on this will be greatly appreciated.

Bob Reed 11/21/97
I am seeking information on two of my direct ancestors who resided at one time in Craig Co. The first ancestor is John G. TROUTT (bc 1820; Augusta Co., VA) who married and resided in Craig Co. from the years of approximately 1840 through 1880 (and beyond?). He was apparently married twice, once in the mid-1840's (eventually widowed) and also in 1861. I am descended through his son James H. TROUTT (c 1857 - 1919) who married Lora Lee HYPES (c1865 -1952) around 1881 in Craig Co. The second ancestor I'm seeking info on is Samuel FISHER (bc 1803; dc 1880?). He lived most of his adult life in southwest Craig Co. (formerly Giles Co.) I am descended through his son Joseph FISHER (c 1828 - 1885?) and grandson Michael Alexander FISHER (c 1859 - 1936). Any ancestral or family-related information on these two people would be greatly appreciated.

Nancy Scott 10/11/97
I am looking for a Lorenzo D. SCOTT who was married to Harriet DEW SCOTT 1848-49 . They lived in Alleghany Co. in 1850 but had land dealings in Craig co. Thier children were Mary A.J., Rebbecca, Isaac C., Lorenzo (jr), and Wade W. SCOTT. I am also looking for information on Isaac C. SCOTT (SR) married to a Mary (last name unknown) Who lived in Craig Co in 1860. Isaac C and Mary's children were Andrew L., Elenor, Tabitha, Esmaralda. Any information would sure help.

Karen Miles Mitchum Tue, 30 Sep 1997 12:29:48 I am seeking information on the Mills family who lived in Maggie, Virginia (Craig County), and I need to know the location of Maggie since their family cemetery is located near there. I am also seeking information on Jacob McPherson of Craig and Montgomery Counties. Some of his children were: Alexander, Adam, and George.

Dorothy F. Dunn Wed Sep 24 12:30:32 1997
MY great great grandparents were in Floyd Co. at some time but I do not know where they were before Floyd county. Then they came to Monroe county, VA, now WV. Joshua UNDERWOOD was born sometime in the 1820's. I don't know if he was born in Floyd county. Also I'm very anxious to see if there is any info on the GRAYER family. Could have been native american. Don't know if there is a connection with a Rachel UNDERWOOD. The inquery of Rachel UNDERWOOD is for a friend. Eliza UNDERWOOD is my great grandmother and Joshua and Polly Grayer Underwood were her parents. My Francis family came to this area from Cecil County, MD. Henry was the father of John Francis. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Dorothy F. Dunn

Linda Tucker Sat Sep 20 07:35:15 1997
I would like information on Sarah Jane Adams she married John Floyd Ratliff. They had a daughter Francis Deborah Ratliff married Samuel Carr. Francis deborah was born 1852 Craig. Co. Va.

Linda Tucker Sat Sep 20 07:38:57 1997
I would like information on Ruben Ratliff-2732 Richard Ratliff-1751 Ralph Ratliff-1774 Sumner Ratliff-1827- his son

Linda Tucker Sat Sep 20 07:45:22 1997
I would like information on Adam Nosler Boston Sr. Boston Jr. or any other Nosler Rebecca Snidow that married Adam Nosler Sarah Nosler that married John William Myers

Linda Tucker Sat Sep 20 07:47:44 1997
I would like information on Samuel Carr and Francis Deborah Ratliff

Linda Tucker Sat Sep 20 07:53:43 1997
I would like information on Peter Landers and Rachel Carson their parents John and Nancy Carson. Thomas and Nancy Biggs Nancy Biggs father Edward Biggs

Linda Tucker Sat Sep 20 08:00:09 1997
I would like information on Lemuel Clyburn born 1787 married Nancy Brooks 1809

Karen Mitchum Sun, 17 Aug 1997
I am seeking information on Elizabeth Doss of Craig County, who probably died in the 1970s. People of Craig County knew her as "AUNT BESSIE DOSS" Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Sara Green Tue Jul 8 18:54:17 1997
I am looking for information about my great grandparents and their relatives (ancestors). My great grandfather was John Floyd Reynolds and was married to Margret Susan Hypes,(Hyts?).I have no dates for births, deaths, or marriages. Margrets', (Maggie), mother was Araminta Jane Hughes Francisco.This is all I have on any of them. If anyone can help with any of these I would greatly appreciate it! THANKS!

Rich Hively Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Searching for the parents and / or siblings of John HIVELY, born in 1807 in Virginia, probably in the Sinking Creek area. He married Margaret HYPES in Giles County in 1827. The family moved to Roane County, (W)Va. in 1854. Any help or leads would be appreciated! [From Rich HIVELY in Nitro, W.Va.]

Adams
Carr
Carson
Cary
Clyburn
Crowder
Fisher
Grayer
Hartzell
Hively
Hypes
Jones
Landers
Lee
McPherson
Mills
Nida
Niday
Nolser
Purnell
Ratliff
Ratliff
Scott
Troutt
Trout(t)
Tucker
Underwood
Unknown
Williams