2008 Queries

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FORD, HILL I am researching the line of John Ford who married Elizabeth “Betsy” Hill. I understand that John was the son of Peter Ford who married Judith Maxey. However, I have not found any documentation for these facts. Does anyone have such documentation, or can anyone direct me to a source of such documentation. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Debbie Carlson txdogsrus@yahoo.com

ADKINS The death certificate of my great grandmother indicates that she died in Wayne, West Virginia and that she was buried in the Meredith Cemetery. I have been unable to locate this cemetery, or anyone who knows anything of it. Can someone please direct me to the location of this cemetery? Larry McWilliams Lmcwilliams@columbus.rr.com

ROBINETTE Looking for information on my Robinette Family. My grandmother was Effie Robinette (1912-1998), daughter of James Robinette (1881-1961), son of Nathan Robinette (1846-unk), son of Nathan Robinett (1825-unk). Does anyone have any information on these or younger generations. Who were they, where did they come from, did any of them serve in the Revolutionary War? Are any buried in Wayne County? Are there any books or documents which might help this research? Dan Schliffka schlifamily@sbcglobal.net

BILLUPS, LESTER Am doing research on Muss & Midge (Billups) Lester. All I know is that Muss’s father was Paris Lester. I know nothing else about them, except that I believe Midge is related some way to Dudley Billups & Jack Tyler Billups. I have no idea how to research these people and have no relatives to ask. Any help appreciated. Srbnsnjmsl@aol.com

DOSS Can anyone help me with information on the family of Charles E. Doss? I believe his wife was Margaret (Mills) Doss. (His wife was Margaret Tabor. His mother was Mary (Mills) Doss. Ed.) He was the father of eight children, born in Wayne County. His youngest daughter was Wilda Thelma (Doss) Frazier, and his youngest child was John Doss. I do not have much information for this family. Need help!! Julia jjmorgantown@sol.com

MAYNARD I am descended from James Maynard, through his son Jesse; through his son, Charles; through his son Lewis; through his son McKinley; through his son Neville, and through my father Ronald. I have been to the graves of each of these ancestors, except for those of Jesse and James. Does anyone know where these two are buried. I also would like to purchase a copy of the Maynard Book. I called Curtis Dyer, but his phone had been disconnected. (Curtis died 5/3/2005 Ed.) Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of this book, or who can share information on this line with me? Robert Maynard rjm_1981@hotmail.com

BLAIR CEMETERY Can anyone help me with a listing of the Blair Cemetery in Wayne County? Thanks. John Blair jcblair77@btinternet.com

WATTS I am just beginning to do research on my Watts family history, and have very little to begin with. My grandfather died when I was young. (Did not give name of grandfather). Will appreciate any help offered. Carla Jeffery cjeffery@vhs-wv.org

CYRUS, SMITH I am descended from Revolutionary War Soldier Jesse Cyrus, who married Frances Smith. I also am descended from “Bad” Frank Phillips of the Hatfield-McCoy feud. I am interested in learning more about Jesse Cyrus, his military service, where he lived, where he was buried, etc. Please contact me. Brian Phillips dbrianphillips@hotmail.com

DEAN, FERGUSON I descend from Perlina Ferguson, daughter of Samuel Ferguson and Elizabeth Osburn. Perlina married Stephen Dean. Does anyone have documentation for her parents? I need such documentation for application for DAR. Pat Strickland pacs21@dishmail.net

ROW, LOCKHART, HUTCHINSON, TROUT, STALEY, BOWEN I am a new member of the society and am researching these families. Any help to get me started will be appreciated. Diana Bowen dianabow1@yahoo.com

VAUGHAN-MILLS CEMETERY I am searching for directions to this cemetery, which I believe is located on Peter Cave Road. My grandfather, Galten Charles Pyles, is buried there. I am planning a trip to Wayne County in May of 2009, and would like to accumulate as much information as I can before the trip. Chary Simser charys@tampabay.rr.com

JOHNSON CEMETERY Need directions to this cemetery in Wayne County. According to death certificates, both James Morrison and his wife Nancy are buried there. Perhaps some of their children are also buried there. I would love to visit the cemetery if I can find it’s location. Kim Morrison kim_m816@hotmail.com

ANDERSON Searching for one Grover C. Anderson who was born 3/2/1893. He listed an address in Huntington, WV on his WWI Draft Card. His wife was listed as Marie H. Anderson on the 1920 census in Charleston, WV. Any information greatly appreciated. Cary Walker carywalkerdfw@aol.com

SHARP, EAVES Need help with the family of Charles Edward “Eddie” SHARP, who was the son of T. Henry SHARP and Mary EAVES. According to the 1930 census his wife was a CLEO and they had a daughter named Mary M. SHARP. Does anyone know this family?
Patricia Sharp Johnson Sharp 760@msn.com

SALMONS, MARCUM Trying to help my granddaughter with her family tree. Need to know the parents of Linda (Salmons) Marcum, who was married to Paul Marcum. Their last known residence was Culloden, WV. Paul died 2/17/2006. Linda had an uncle named Timothy Salmons. Timothy’s parents were Roland “Ringtail” Salmons and Nancy Mae Bates. Timothy was born on Drag Creek, and died 12/8/2002 in Wayne County. Any help will be appreciated. Geneva Meadows meadowsg@sbcglobal.net

THOMPSON, CARTER, PEMBERTON My great-grandmother’s name was Ida Belle (last name unknown), who was born between 1891-1893 in Wayne County, WV. She had three children by John Thompson or Charles Carter, as follows: (1) Margaret Thompson, 1907-1940, drowned in Ohio River, married Garland Thompson abt 1931. (2) Henry Harrison Thompson, 1909-1999, married Virginia Carpenter 1939, married Millie Unknown, 1972. Went by Harry and is my grandfather. (3) Charles Thompson, 1912-1945, married Ruth Adkins. Ruth stabbed Charles to death during a fight. Ida Belle then married James H. Pemberton from Ohio after 1912. Their children were John, Goldie, Ethil, Dick, Ellen and Isom. Ida was divorced from James before the 1930 census. Any help with Ida Belle will be appreciated. Amanda Thompson ajtcwo@sbcglobal.net

DAVIS Need to find information concerning Nancy Jo Davis. She died in Wayne County in 1940 and is buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Appreciate any information. John Clark shooter080803@msn.com

BOWEN My great-great-grandfather was John Bachus Bowen, who married Hester Haney. John B. Served as State Senator from Wayne/Cabell County in 1863-65. He was the son of Hugha Bowen and Elizabeth Owen. I have been trying for a very long time to find a photograph of John B. Bowen and his wife. Can anyone help? Dale E. Bowen - 815-247-8387 pastor.dale@live.com

STEPP, HACKNEY, RICHARDSON My mother, Helen Stepp, was born in Wayne, WV in 1939. Her parents were Rush Stepp and Tokey Hackney. I am trying to find more information on my mother, grandparents and great-grandmother, Ethel Richardson. Need help getting pointed in right direction. Leslie Niedner lniedner@comcast.net

CRUM Looking for information regarding the history of the Town of Crum, and for whom it was named. I believe the Crum family to be in my ancestry. Who could I contact in the Crum area for help? Chase Crum chase.crum@gmail.com

DAVIS Trying to locate information on an ancestor whose name was Vinson Perry Davis. One source gives date of birth as 2/16/1848, but that date is questionable. He was the son of Vinson Perry Davis, Sr. and Julana ______. Hope to find copy of birth certificate and other information. If you can help, please contact me. Robert Klein klein68443@yahoo.com

DAVIS, RATCLIFF, WILSON Am trying to find a cemetery where William Dennie Davis, or just Dennis Davis is buried. I believe my grandmother Clell M. Ratcliff is also buried there, as well as her mother Susan Wilson. Any other information on this family would be helpful. Vicky Barker-Deem vbarker@verizon.net

MAYNARD, WILLIAMSON, CALDWELL My parents are John & Thelma (Caldwell) Maynard. John is the son of Jim Hughs Maynard. Thelma is the daughter of Keither Caldwell. Also related to Jeremiah Williamson. I believe all of these people are deceased. Does anyone know where any of them are buried? Any other information helpful also. Linda Garrett lindagarrett57@hotmail.com

KELSHAW Seeking birth records for the children of Henry “Harry” Kelshaw and Agnes Young Livingston. There were four children, Christina T. (1891), Winnie Maud (1894), Emma Sue (1897) and Douglas (1899). I found the two oldest on the website of the WV Department of Culture. However, there were no records for the two youngest, who may have been born in Cabell County. Any help with birth records for these two appreciated. Daniel Thomas Worlddan@yahoo.com

FULLER I am looking for information concerning Thomas Fuller, born 1847 in Wayne County and died around 1870. He may have been married to a woman named Mahelia, who died in Greenup Co., KY. Thanks for any help. Kay ekay@peoplepc.com

CEMETERY I am searching for information on the Brumfield Cemetery, located on Summer Fork of Bull Creek. My husband’s grandmother and other relatives are buried there. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Debbie Brumfield dbrumfield@co.volusia.fl.us

STROUD, WILEY Is there any documentation of a marriage/ divorce for Fanny Wiley and John Stroud, sometime between the years of 1843-1850? I am trying to identify this John Stroud, as well as his parents. In the 1850 census Fanny Stroud is living with her first cousin, Farmer Nelson and his family. Farmer’s parents were William Nelson and Sally Stroud, who were married Mar. 1, 1822 in Floyd Co., KY. Fanny’s mother Lucretia Nelson was a sister to William Nelson. If anyone can help sort out this family, it will be most welcome. Sandi Mayo sandymayo@yahoo.com

CRUM, ALLMON I am researching my wife’s family. Her Crum ancestor was William Jefferson Crum who married Mary Emiline Allmon. Wm. Was born in KY (1820) and died (1914) in Carroll Co., TN. Their children were Telitha, Joseph Tyler, John W., Millard F., William, Mary Ellen, and Thomas Monroe Crum, all born in TN. I have not been able to identify the parents of William Jefferson Crum. Can anyone help?
J.M. Sloan jmsloan1@wmconnect.com

QUEENS CREEK I at one time heard that there was a huge logging operation on Queens Creek, using rail lines to deliver the Big Sandy River. Is there any information available regarding such an operation? Doug Cyrus d-cyrus@sbcglobal.net

PICKLESIMER, LONG My great grandparents, John M. And Cynthia (Long) Picklesimer are listed in the 1880 WC Census, along with three children. John was serving as the pastor at Mount Olive Church at the time. By January of 1881, Cynthia had died, along with her children Charlotte and Joel. My grandfather, Edward J. was taken to the family of Joel and Charlotte Long in Johnson County, Ky., who raised him. John M. then applied for a marriage license in March of 1881 in Boyd Co., Ky. I have since found a total of five marriages for him, but little else. He died in Pike County, Ky., in 1929, and was buried at Rock Camp, OH. Does anyone have any information as to the cause of death of Cynthia and her two children, or where they may be buried? Some suggest they may have died in a house fire or in a typhoid epidemic. Information of any nature on this family would be greatly appreciated. John Walter Picklesimer, Sr. Jpick323@aol.com

MANN, FARRA Am interested in research on the family of my grandmother, who was a daughter of John and Plena (Neece) Mann and who married a Farra. Does anyone know his first name or who his parents were? Also looking for a will for James Mann. Am also interested in any stories on Josiah Marcum. Peggy Brainard peglet731@aol.com

CEMETERY I am looking for the location of the Everett Adkins Cemetery on Beech fork. I am informed there was an Ott Adkins Cemetery relocated when the dam was built. Could this be the same cemetery? I live in Oklahoma and am trying to locate cemeteries where my relatives may be buried. Jan Elmore janelmore@cox.net

WHEELER, RATCLIFF My grandmother, Charlotte Imogene Wheeler, is from Fort Gay. She was born 4/11/1904 and died 4/17/1978. She was the daughter of Jay Taylor Wheeler and Jenny Ratcliff. Jenny died during childbirth or shortly after my grandmother was born, so we do not know much about the Ratcliff side of the family. We do have a few old letters and photos that survive. Any help with this family will be greatly appreciated.
Sherri Price Sirls ssirls@yahoo.com

WALKER, PARSONS My sister and I will soon be visiting Wayne to do some research on the Walker and Parsons families. Hope we can have resources available to us for our research. Melody Kokensparger mkokensparger@yahoo.com

5TH WEST VIRGINIA CAV. I am looking for information on this unit of the Civil War. Am trying to find James (Kirk) Smith who was born in 1840. I think he was a prisoner of war. He later married Mazie Emmaline Parsons and they are in Wayne County in the 1880 census. Thanks for any help with my search. Marta Smith iron2000@zoomnet.net

BLANKENSHIP I sent an email to Lee Taylor, but it could not be delivered. If you see this, please email me, or if anyone knows Lee’s present email, please contact me. We are related through Samuel Blankenship. Mary E. Smith marliz5964@aol.com

CEMETERY Can anyone direct me to the Adkins Cemetery, located beside the Johnson Cemetery, at Prichard? Also would like to have information on an accident with the N&W Railroad at Prichard in 1932. Also need information on the John K (Sportsman) Adkins family. He had a son named William Adkins who married Katherine Teel McIntyre. Does anyone know the location of the John (Blackhead) ((Adkins??)) farm on Millers Fork. Teressa Adkins teressa_adkins@yahoo.com

PRICE, JENKINS, RATCLIFF My g.grandfather was Cornelius Price who married Rebecca Jenkins, who lived around Genoa. I am told that Cornelius died in 1917. Their son Carlos Price, my grandfather, was born 3/25/1917. Am also interested in information of the family of Fred Ratcliff and Florence Copley. Rose Waller wv_rose2003@yahoo.com

HATTON I am looking for a picture of my g.g.grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Hatton who married Mary Burk. They had five children, Strouther, Noah, Jay, Valentine and Georgia. If anyone has such a picture, I would love a copy. Bruce Hatten brucehatten@aol.com

CEMETERY Need directions to the Huff Cemetery on Joels Branch. Gary A. Huff gary-huff@sbcglobal.net

BERRY Looking for help on my Berry family. My grandfather, Ira Berry, and my father, Robert Lee Berry, were from the Wayne area. Marylandberry@comcast.net

TABOR FAMILY Recently, Michael Tabor donated to our society a copy of an old record book of the Camp Creek Church of Christ. Michael is documenting the Tabor family, and seeks help from others. He is looking for a picture of the old “Butterick School” which was located on the Right Fork of Camp Creek, along with any other pictures of that area or of the Tabor family. Tabor’s Fork was located where the Rockspring Mine is now located. Michael will assist you in arrangements to handle any pictures you may have. Taborbusiness@sbcglobal.net

NAPIER My name is Ruth Napier and my father was Robert Eugene Napier. I am in hope of finding others who can assist me in my family research. Ruth Napier ruthnapier@mysebring.com

SMITH Looking for help on the family of Jacob Smith who married Mary Shockey on 7/15/1796 in Montgomery Co., VA. Their children included Hannah, Abraham, Henry, Jacob and Polly. Their daughter Hannah Smith was the mother of Sarah “Sally” Smith who was the second wife of Samuel Damron. Their son Henry married Rebecca Picklesimer. Henry and Rebecca’s son Jacob Marion Smith was my g.g.g. grandfather, and Henry’s grandson James Buchannon Smith was my g.g. grandfather. James Buchannon (b. 1856) married Cindarillah Smith, and they lived at Ceredo. Jacob may have been an adopted child...... doe anyone know? Tyson Smith mr.smith2@verizon.net

ADKINS I am trying to locate the burial place of my g.g.grandparents. They were (Andrew) Jackson Adkins, son of Hezekiah & Nancy (Spears) Adkins and his wife was America Adkins, daughter of Jacob Adkins, Jr. and Dicy Adkins. They were living together in Wayne County in 1880, but America was living with her son Tilman in Mingo County in 1910. Any help will be much appreciated. Debra Adkins/Lozzi breckley27@aol.com

DAWSON Kim Dawson Woodrum is researching her Dawson family and requests help from any who can assist her. Dwoodrum@cinci.rr.com

BOWEN My name is Dale E. Bowen, and I am searching for any possible photo fo Senator John Bachus Bowen. He was the son of Huga and Elizabeth Bowen. My line from John is through his son Cephas, his son Alonzo/Albert, and his son James L. Bowen, my father. Any information on his family appreciated. Dale Bowen dbowen@zimbrick.com

EARLS/EARLES, MASSIE Trying to locate death and burial record for Dora Alice Earls/Earles. Her maiden name was Massie and she was married to James Madison Kelly Earls/Earles. They had three sons born in Wayne County, James Harold, Alfred and Bennett. Dora was born 2/12/1879 and died in 1918. Kathy Hill Lynch Kathy@lyntronics.com

BIG SANDY RANGERS I had two ancestors (Bowen) who rode with the 8th VA Cavalry and was wondering if there are any old photos of the Civil War era which would depict the Big Sandy Rangers? Larry Davis ld536@aol.com

COLLINS, LARGE I am looking for any information on the parents of my great grandfather Grover Collins, who married Myrtle E. Large and they had seven children. Myrtle is buried in the Myrtle Collins Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Ridge. I am a new researcher and having problems getting started. Any help would be appreciated. JoAnn Plymale mikswmn31@zoominternet.net

LYCAN, JENNINGS Searching for the burial site of my grandmother Nancy S. (Lycan) Jennings. She was the daughter of Andrew and Emeretta Lycans. Nancy died in either 1931 or 1932. Does anyone have any information on her burial? Fred Ward fward@centurytel.net

LAMBERT Looking for an Anthony Lambert or possibly Galle Lambert, born around 1898. I don’t have any other information. If you can help, please contact me. Rhonda L. Lambert. katieoh22@columbus.rr.com

ADKINS Searching for the burial place of my great grandfather Johnson Adkins, supposedly buried in Wayne County. Also would like information on the cemetery called Grave Hill Cemetery, perhaps located on Lick Creek. Any help appreciated. Gay Adkins Waffen@centurytel.net

FERGUSON Noah Ferguson died in 1937 at age 66, and was buried in Docks Creek Cemetery. He was listed as the son of John and Betty Ferguson. Can anyone help me with this family? Madeline Barks maddy_roger@yahoo.com

PERRY, GILMORE Looking for information on any of my grandmother’s family. She was Jamma Perry, daughter of James and Bell (Gilmore) Perry. She married Manuel Arango. Some other family members were Bess, Lee, Dick and Peach. Any help will be appreciated. elvis8543@aol.com

MAYO, MARKS William James Mayo born 1815 in VA, married Sarah Ann Marks in 1845 in VA. Had a son, Joseph Benjamin Mayo, born in 1850 in Shelby County, TN. Many thanks for any help. mrcdurham@aol.com

NUNN, STOTTS I have located a picture of my grandmother and her siblings and parents. The picture says “Fall 1928 at home of Henry Nunn, Kenova. Can anyone tell me anything about this Nunn family and their link to the Stotts family of my great grandfather? I really need help. Dan Dunfee dunfee@dandunfee.com

PARSLEY Looking for the John B. Parsley cemetery, and also any family information available. John was born about 1881. Julie Greene jpatterson@insight.rr.com

YOUNG, CASTLE Looking for information on descendants of William Harrison Young who married Jane Castle. Was William Harrison related to Benjamin Young who married Chloe Ann Osburn?? If so, how?? Have struggled with this family for a long time and need help. Lucy M. Young luroy@msn.com

SMITH, HUTCHINSON Helen Smith Ashna is asking for help with her family research. Her grandparents were Sam Smith and Sarah Hutchinson of the Ceredo area. Helen Smith Ashna helenashna@sbcglobal.net

CALDWELL I am the daughter of Ervin D. Caldwell of Wayne County, who died April 10, 2007. I am searching for relatives. Thanks for any help. Lillian Caldwell. lillicaldwe@aol.com

PARSONS I am Scott Parsons, son of Arthur Eugene Parsons and grandson of Arthur & Imogene (Damron) Parsons. I am just beginning my family research, and need help. Scott Parsons scott24fan@comcast.net

MAYNARD I am descended from James Maynard, through his son Jesse; through his son, Charles; through his son Lewis; through his son McKinley; through his son Neville, and through my father Ronald. I have been to the graves of each of these ancestors, except for those of Jesse and James. Does anyone know where these two are buried. I also would like to purchase a copy of the Maynard Book. I called Curtis Dyer, bur his phone had been disconnected. (Curtis died 5/3/2005 Ed.) Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of this book, or who can share information on this line with me? Robert Maynard rjm_1981@hotmail.com

BLAIR CEMETERY Can anyone help me with a listing of the Blair Cemetery in Wayne County? Thanks. John Blair jcblair77@btinternet.com

ROW, LOCKHART, HUTCHINSON, TROUT, STALEY, BOWEN I am a new member of the society and am researching these families. Any help to get me started will be appreciated. Diana Bowen dianabow1@yahoo.com

DAVIS Need to find information concerning Nancy Jo Davis. She died in Wayne County in 1940 and is buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Appreciate any information. John Clark shooter080803@msn.com

CEMETERY I am seeking information on a small cemetery that was located on the former Spring Valle Golf Club, off Beuna Vista Dr. Most of the markers are now gone, but someone has new small markers on four plots with the name “Browning” on them. What is the name of this cemetery and how many plots were originally in it? Joel Brown Jbrown@emht.com

PRESTON, TOTTEN Was there once a community in Wayne County named Preston? I have a memo from “J.C. Webb, Justice of Wayne County” which says on the bottom of it, “Preston, WV.” It was a letter notifying a friend that my g.g.grandfather J.J. Totten had been killed by a train. I would like to find the location, and perhaps locate my ancestor’s grave. Ron Jordan Ron.jordan@tosoh.com

ADKINS, WILSON Looking for the burial place of Rebecca, d/o Joseph A. & Elizabeth (Hampton) Wilson. She was born 3/8/1903 and died 10/21/1031. She was married to John W. Adkins. Her death record says she was buried at Genoa, WV. She also has two children, Lucille and Milton Adkins, buried there. Larry McWilliams lmcwilliams@columbus.rr.com

SMITH Am searching on information on William Smith who married Mary Crabtree. I believe they at one time resided in the Radnor area. He was born in 1885 to Alexander & Charity (Lambert) Smith. Can anyone confirm for me that he served as a Justice of the Peace in the 1910 time period? Any help appreciated. Richard Smith rricksmit@aol.com

MESSER, HURLEY, MEADOWS, ESTEPP, AKERS These are families which I am interested. Especially Ruthie Jane, d/o William Emanuel & Josephine (Meadows.) (Ruthie married Ralph Pack on 7/18/1914 WC) Any help with these families much appreciated. Lostadams@aol.com

DAMRON, JARRELL I am trying to sort our these families during the Civil War. My first problem is with Moses D. Damron. This name appears with both the 8th WV Cavalry and the 39th KY infantry. Are these the same Moses D. Damron? Second, Samuel Damron appears with both the 8th WV Cavalry and the 14th KY. Are the two men the same person? My third person of interest id William R. Jarrell, who is listed with the 5th WV Company F. Several W.J. Jarrell’s lived in WC. The one I am interested in is the son of John Jarrell, Sr. & Elizabeth Bromley. Any help on these problems will be appreciated. Calley Jarrell Savage 262-255-8142 csavag@earthlink.net

SALT ROCK PETROGLYPH My name is Ned Reddrop and I am searching for a high resolution of the Salt Rock Petroglyph. I am a developer with Design Minds, an Alexandria based museum design group. We are working on a project of the South Charleston Mound and The Midland Trail. Photos would be much appreciated. Ned Reddrop ned@thedesignminds.com

WILEY, WILLIAMSON Looking for any information on descendants of Richard and Mary Jane (Wiley) Williamson. I descend from their daughter Charlotte. Kate Adkins Kadkins1st@yahoo.com

BUFFINGTON I am looking for photos of Peter Cline Buffington. I have one of him in his older age, about the time he became Mayor. However, I am looking for a photo of him holding a scabber, taken around 1858. Susan Yerebeck slward68@comcast.net

DAVIS, SKEENS Appreciate any information on William Shockley Davis. He was born ca 1868 and married Dollie Skeens on 9/25/1909 in WC. (Dollie had m1. Elige Smith, and m3. Moses B. Napier. Ed.) Dollie was the daughter of John Baxter Skeens and Cynthia Ann Francis.
Ronda Beller rbeller@cedmilwaukee.com

NEWMAN, CORNWELL Am looking for the burial place of my grandmother, Louisa Cornwell Newman. She was the daughter of Reuben and Rachel (Spence) Cornwell. She was married to William H. Newman. Appreciate any help. Gloria forbesd@bellsouth.net

HOTEL ON CAMP CREEK I am working on a history of the right fork of Camp Creek, near East Lynn. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF WAYNE COUNTY had a picture of an old hotel on that branch, located near a mineral spring. The photo is not of very good quality. Does anyone have a good photo of this old log hotel? Michael Tabor motabor@sbcglobal.net

AKERS, DAVIS, WILSON, BURCHETT I have been told that my great grandfather, most of his brothers, his mother and his grandmother were buried in a cemetery in Wayne County, on a ridge between Sharps Branch and Whites Creek. I understand the cemetery is pretty much abandoned and grown up. The people I am looking for are John C. Akers and his wife Lucinda (Davis) Akers; their son Charles B. Akers and his wife Nancy Rebecca (Porter) Akers; Willie H. Akers; Albert Lee Akers and his wife Elon Octavia (Burchett) Akers; Kent Akers. I would appreciate a copy of any published transcription of this cemetery, along with the cover page. Jeanne Howell Elyandra1974@yahoo.com

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