1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 79.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 60, Haga, page 78.
Samuel Phillip Saintclair, age 48, born in Mercer Co, WV, married Emma
Canterbury, age 24, on 27 Apr 1882.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 741.
Clear Fork Township, page 001.
Listed as S.P. Saintclair, age 45, a widower, head of household, a farmer.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 206A;
Image 5 of 20; Family #33/33.
Listed as Samuel P. Saintclair; age 66; born in Apr 1834 in VA; married once for 19 yrs;
farmer; head of household.
5. "Logan Co, WVGW:Queries 1999", internet site
www.rootsweb.com/~wvloagan/lquery99.htm
Amber Dalakas, 14 Jan 1999, St.Clair
James and Elizabeth Saintclair, born abot 1795. Children: William, born
1832; Samuel, born 1834. James' parents maybe Wayman and Mary Watts
Saintclair of Bedford Co, VA.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 27 Apr 1910;
Page 193B, Family #174.
Listed as Sam P. StClair, age 70, born in WV, married twice, last time for 28 yrs,
in household of James F. Cooke.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, David Canterbury.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 63.
Listed as Amy.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 60, Haga, page 78.
Samuel Phillip Saintclair, age 48, born in Mercer Co, WV, married Emma
Canterbury, age 24, on 27 Apr 1882.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 700.
Oceana Township, page 013.
Listed as Emma Canterbury, age 22, in household of father, David
Canterbury.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 206A;
Image 5 of 20; Family #33/33.
Listed as Emma Saintclair; age 43; born in Feb 1857 in WV; married once for 19 yrs;
11 children, 6 living; in household of husband, Samuel P. Saintclair.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 27 Apr 1910;
Page 193B, Family #174.
Listed as Emma StClair, age 49, born in WV, married for 28 yrs, 10 children, 5 living
in household of James F. Cooke., with husband Samuel P. Saintclair.
1. "Wyoming County Births" 1853-1884, transcribed by Pauline A. Haga, year
1883.
William H. Saintclair; born in 1883 (no date given); son of Sam P. and Emma
Saintclair.
1. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1890.
Rebecca J. Saintclair died 5 Jun 1890 at Bailysville at age two months, 15
days, daughter of S.P. and Emma Saintclair.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 206A;
Image 5 of 20; Family #33/33.
Listed as Sarah St Clair; age 6; born in Oct 1893 in WV; in household of father, Samuel P.
Saintclair.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 27 Apr 1910;
Page 193B, Family #174.
Listed as Sarah StClair, age 16, born in WV, in household of James F. Cooke.,
with parents Samuel P. and Emma Canterbury Saintclair.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 138B;
Family #64/67.
Listed as Sarah St. Clair; age 26; born in WV; single; in household of brother-in-law, Charles Trent.
1. Familysearch.com Web Site, John Ellison search, 4 Nov 2000.
John B. Ellison was born in 1850 in Mercer Co, WV; son of Samuel G. and
Susan A. Mann Ellison.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 384.
May married the Honorable Ben Ellison.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 33.
John Benjamin Ellison, age 28, born in Mercer Co, WV, married May Chambers,
age 19, born in Wyoming Co, WV. They were married on 14 Aug 1878.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Leroy B. Chambers.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 106.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 384.
May married the Honorable Ben Ellison.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 33.
John Benjamin Ellison, age 28, born in Mercer Co, WV, married May Chambers,
age 19, born in Wyoming Co, WV. They were married on 14 Aug 1878.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
May Chambers; born on 26 Jun 1859; died on 14 Nov 1880; buried in Homer
Cook Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Arglen Clendenen.
2. "Marriages Records of Wyoming Co, WV...', Vol 1, Haga, page 20.
Matthew Clendenen, age 19, born in Logan Co, WV, son of H. and M.
Clendenen married on 8 Jul 1869 Nancy J. Basham, age 19, born in Mercer Co,
WV, daughter of William and Mary Basham.
Believe McMillen and Matthew are the same person.
3. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as Mc Clendenen, age 29, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nancy Basham search, 29 Apr 2002, submitted by
Dwaine Basham, dbasham1@swbell.net.
Mary Elizabeth Peters; born abt 1828 in Franklin Co, VA; 17 mar 1855 in
Mercer Co, WV; daughter of Jordan and Mary (________) Peters; married William
Blane Basham abt 1849 in Mercer Co, VA; as William's first wife.
Daughter, Nancy Jane Basham; born on 8 Feb 1852 in Wyoming Co, WV; died
after 1880 near Columbus, OH; buried in Union Cemetery; married Matthew
Clenenden on 8 Jul 1869 in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 691.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 004.
Listed in household of brother, John A. Basham, age 30, as a servant.
2. "Marriages Records of Wyoming Co, WV...', Vol 1, Haga, page 20.
Matthew Clendenen, age 19, born in Logan Co, WV, married on 8 Jul 1869 Nancy
J. Basham, age 18, born in Mercer Co, WV, daughter of William and Mary
Basham.
William must have been married to a Mary before he married Juliann.
3. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as Nancy J. Clendenen, age 28, born in VA, in household of husband,
McMillen Clenenden.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nancy Basham search, 29 Apr 2002, submitted by
Dwaine Basham, dbasham1@swbell.net.
Mary Elizabeth Peters; born abt 1828 in Franklin Co, VA; 17 mar 1855 in
Mercer Co, WV; daughter of Jordan and Mary (________) Peters; married William
Blane Basham abt 1849 in Mercer Co, VA; as William's first wife.
Daughter, Nancy Jane Basham; born on 8 Feb 1852 in Wyoming Co, WV; died
after 1880 near Columbus, OH; buried in Union Cemetery
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as Mary E. Clendenen, age 10, born in WV, in household of father,
McMillen Clenenden.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as George G. Clendenen, age 8, born in WV, in household of father,
McMillen Clenenden.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as Julia B. Clendenen, age 6, born in WV, in household of father,
McMillen Clenenden.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as Arglon Clendenen, age 5, born in WV, in household of father,
McMillen Clenenden.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as John M. Clendenen, age 2, born in WV, in household of father,
McMillen Clenenden.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 4 Jun 1880, Page 61B;
Family #16.
Listed as Emary G. Clendenen, age 3 months, born in WV, in household of
father, McMillen Clenenden.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); Princeton PO; taken on 4 Aug 1860; Page 42_; Family #545/515.
Listed as Reece B. Shrewsbury; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Shrewsbury.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock Township; Rock PO; taken on 15 Sep 1870; Page 576B;
Family #107/107.
Listed as James W. Shrewsbury; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Shrewsbury.
3. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 5 Jun 1880, Page 62B; Family #30.
Listed as Reece Shrewsbury, age 27, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
4. Mercer Co, WV Deaths, 1853-1880; transcribed by Gina Rose.
Reece B. Shrewsbury; died on 3 Apr 1883; killed by filling tree; age 32;
born in Mercer Co, WV; son of John W. and Elizabeth Shrewsbury.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site; Priscilla Shrewsbury search; 28 Oct 2001; submitted
by Walter M. Bailey; baileywm@pa.net
Reece Bailey Shrewsbury; born in 1851 in Mercer Co, WV; died on 23 Apr 1883
in Mercer Co, WV; son of John and Elizabeth Bailey Shrewsbury; married
Mary E. Clendennin on 25 Jul 1872 in Mercer Co, WV.
1. "Wyoming Co, WV Registr of Births"; Page 1; Line 4; 1853; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary E. Clendenen; female; born in 8 Feb 1853 on Peaks Ridge; to A.H. and Margaret Clendenen.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Arglen Clendenen.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge, Family 41.
In household of Wlliam and Julia Clendenen Bailey. Julia is Mary's aunt.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); Princeton PO; taken on 4 Aug 1860; Page 42_; Family #545/515.
Listed as Irvin H. Shrewsbury; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Shrewsbury.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock Township; Rock PO; taken on 15 Sep 1870; Page 576B;
Family #107/107.
Listed as Irvin H. Shrewsbury; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Shrewsbury.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site; Priscilla Shrewsbury search; 28 Oct 2001; submitted
by Walter M. Bailey; baileywm@pa.net
Irvin Hall Shrewsbury; born on 5 Aug 1853 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 2 Nov
1930 in Mercer Co, WV; son of John and Elizabeth Bailey Shrewsbury; married
Judith Ann Clendennin on 4 May 1874 in Mercer Co, WV.
4. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 726.
Rock Township, page 033.
Listed as Ervin Shrewsbury, age 24, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Arglen Clendenen.
2. "Births Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1856.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site; Priscilla Shrewsbury search; 28 Oct 2001; submitted
by Walter M. Bailey; baileywm@pa.net
Irvin Hall Shrewsbury; born on 5 Aug 1853 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 2 Nov
1930 in Mercer Co, WV; son of John and Elizabeth Bailey Shrewsbury; married
Judith Ann Clendennin on 4 May 1874 in Mercer Co, WV.
4. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 726.
Rock Township, page 033.
Listed as Sarah (sic, Julia) Shrewsbury, age 24, in household of husband,
Irvin Hall Shrewsbury.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 726.
Rock Township, page 033.
Listed as Almeda A. Shrewsbury, age 3, in household of father, Irvin Hall
Shrewsbury.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, James Cline.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 177, Alderson and
Amanda Cline article, submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249 Benicia Court, Naples,
FL 34109.
Alderson Cline was born on 15 Sep 1853 in Wyoming Co, WV; married Amanda
Cline in 1874, daughter of Michael and Taie Bailey Cline, Jr.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 265A, Family #469.
Listed as Amanda Cline, age 47, born in Nov 1852 in WV, widowed, 9 children,
8 living, head of household.
Alderson must have died between the birth of their last child in 1889 and
this census in June 1900.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Michael Cline.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 5, Family #29.
Listed as Amanda Cline, age 16, in household of mother, Tazzie Cline.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 770.
Sandy River Township, page 018.
Listed as Amanda Cline, age 25, in household of husband, Alderson Cline.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 265A, Family #469.
Listed as Amanda Cline, age 47, born in Nov 1852 in WV, widowed, 9 children,
8 living, head of household.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Michael Cline search, 21 Jan 2002, submitted by
David Lies, dlies63@msn.com.
Michael Cline: son of Michael and Nancy Elswick Cline; born in 1813 in
Cabell Co, WV; died abt 1878 in McDowell Co, WV; married first, Tazewell
"Tazzie" Bailey in 1838 in Tazewell Co, VA; married second, Sarah Lockhart.
Daughter, Amanda Cline; born on Nov 1852 in Wyoming Co, WV; died in 1919 at
Mohawk, McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 770.
Sandy River Township, page 018.
Listed as William A. Cline, age 6, in household of father, Alderson Cline.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 177, Alderson and
Amanda Cline article, submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249 Benicia Court, Naples,
FL 34109.
Anderson died in childhood.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Thomas H. Cole.
2. "Raleigh Co, WV; Marriages 1850-1911; Ronald R. Turner.
Mary J. Sneed; age 20; born in Mercer Co, WV; daughter of John and Sarah; married on 9 Sep 1869
in Raleigh Co, WV; William F. Cole; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Thomas and Jane.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 66.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 66.
Listed in household of husband, Franklin Cole, age 20, born in VA.
2. "Raleigh Co, WV; Marriages 1850-1911; Ronald R. Turner.
Mary J. Sneed; age 20; born in Mercer Co, WV; daughter of John and Sarah; married on 9 Sep 1869
in Raleigh Co, WV; William F. Cole; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Thomas and Jane.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 66.
Listed in household of father, Franklin Cole, age 1 month, born in VA.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, James B. Cook.
2. "Births Wyoming Co...", Haga, 1859.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 41.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 243, Haga, page 28.
Millard Filmore Cooke, age 30, married on 15 Jan 1890 Mary Canterbury, age
20, at William Canterbury's.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Clear Fork Township, page 005.
Listed as Millard Cooke, age 20, in household of father, James Cooke.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 129B, Family 204.
Listed as M.F. Cook, age 40, born in Aug 1859, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 72.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 243, Haga, page 28.
Millard Filmore Cooke, age 30, married on 15 Jan 1890 Mary Canterbury, age
20, at William Canterbury's.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 700.
Oceana Township, page 011.
Listed as Mary Canterbury, age 10, in household of father, William
Canterbury.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 129B, Family 204.
Listed as Mary Cook, age 30, born in Apr 1870, in household of husband,
Millard Filmore Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 129B, Family 204.
Listed as Milla Cook, age 10, born in Jan 1890, in household of father,
Millard Filmore Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 129B, Family 204.
Listed as Charles Cook, age 7, born in Nov 1892, in household of father,
Millard Filmore Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 129B, Family 204.
Listed as Huber B. Cook, age 5, born in Aug 1894, in household of father,
Millard Filmore Cooke.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV), Oceana District, taken on 21 Jun 1860, Page 65, Family #52.
Listed in household of father, Thomas Elkins.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 32.
Married Zerilda Cooke.
3. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Danford E. Bragg Sr." article, page 86.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 50.
Household of David Judson Cooke.
5. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 401.
George Elkins married Sarilda Cooke, daughter of Green "Doby" Cooke.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 710.
Oceana Township, page 013.
Listed as George Elkins, age 27, in household of father-in-law, Thomas G.
Cooke.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #43.
Listed as George Elkins, age 47, head of household.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 275A, Family #249.
Listed as George F. Elkins, age 57, born in WV, married 32 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Thomas G. Cooke.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 32.
Married George Elkins.
3. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Danford E. Bragg Sr." article, page 86.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 111.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 710.
Oceana Township, page 013.
Listed as Surilda O. Elkins, age 21, in household of father, Thomas G.
Cooke, with husband, George Elkins, and children.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #43.
Listed as Sarilda O. Elkins, age 40, in household of husband, George Elkins.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 275A, Family #249.
Listed as Sarilda O. Elkins, age 52, born in WV, married 32 yrs, 11 children, 8 living, in household
of husband, George F. Elkins.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 232B, Family #147.
Listed as Sarilda Elkins, age 63, born in WV, widow, head of household.
9. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 198B, Family #223.
Listed as Shrilda Elkins, age 71, born in WV, widow, in household of son, Rice Elkins.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 710.
Oceana Township, page 013.
Listed as Rice Elkins, age 3, in household of grandfather, Thomas G. Cooke.
Parents George and Surilda Cooke Elkins are also listed here.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #43.
Listed as Rice Elkins, age 23, in household of father, George Elkins.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 275A, Family #249.
Listed as Rice Elkins, age 31, born in WV, in household of father, George F. Elkins.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 232B, Family #147.
Listed as Rice Elkins, age 42, born in WV, in household of mother, Surilda O. Cook Elkins.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 198B, Family #223.
Listed as Rice Elkins, age 52, born in WV, single, farmer, head of household.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co...", Haga, 1884.
Jodah Elkins was born on 11 Sep 1884 at Oceana to George and Serilda Elkins.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #43.
Listed as Vida Elkins, age 11, in household of father, George Elkins.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 275A, Family #249.
Listed as Vida Elkins, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, George F. Elkins.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as head of household as a farmer.
2. "Marriage records of Wyoming, Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 30.
Older children Adam W., William H., Mary, J., and Benjamin G. all listed
their parents as Austin and Jane Cooper. Younger children Thomas J.,
Margaret V., and Isaac B. listed their parents as Austin and Nancy;
therfore, it is concluded that Austin was married two times.
3. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga. "From first bond book"...
Nancy Cooper and John Cooper appointed administrators on 12 Sep 1865.
Per Haga, Austin Cooper first married Jane Mann, daughter of John and Nancy
Mann. They lived on Little Bluestone River. He moved to Rockcastle in
Wyoming Co, WV and married second Nancy Browning.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 383.
Austin Cooper, son of John and Nancy Cooper (Austin's brother, John was also
married to a Nancy, see Ref 3 above. Do not confuse the two couples),
married first Jane Mann of Mercer Co, WV. His second wife was Nancy
Browning.
5. Ibid, page 440.
6. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Family #269, page 168.
Listed as Austin Cooper, age 33, as head of household, a farmer.
1. "Marriage records of Wyoming, Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 30.
Older children Adam W., William H., Mary, J., and Benjamin G. all listed
their parents as Austin and Jane Cooper. Younger children Thomas J.,
Margaret V., and Isaac B. listed their parents as Austin and Nancy;
therfore, it is concluded that Austin was married two times.
2. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga. "From first bond book"...
Nancy Cooper and John Cooper appointed administrators on 12 Sep 1865.
Per Haga, Austin Cooper first married Jane Mann, daughter of John and Nancy
Mann. They lived on Little Bluestone River. He moved to Rockcastle in
Wyoming Co, WV and married second Nancy Browning.
4. Ibid, page 440. Jane died after the birth of her son Benjamin Franklin
Cooper.
5. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Family #269, page 168.
Listed as Jane Cooper, age 39, in household of husband, Austin Cooper.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Austin Cooper.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 383.
3. Ibid, page 440. He was a Confederate soldier. He married Florence Kegley.
4. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Family #269, page 168.
Listed as John Cooper, age 6, in household of father, Austin Cooper.