1. 1860 Census, Webster Co, WV, Family #71, transcribed by Patricia Dilley, 17
Jun 2001, pdilley@neumedia.net.
Listed as James Gadd, age 55, a miller, born in Franklin Co, VA, head of
household.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 38.
3. "Reference Book Of Wyoming County", Bowman, page 428.
James H. Gadd, son of William Warwick and Dicey (______) Gadd, married
Rhoda Thornton in 1828 (Franklin Co, VA).
In 1840 they left Franklin Co and settled in Logan Co, WV. About 1880
the family, except one daughter, moved to Webster Co, WV.
4. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, VA, 42nd District, age 165, taken on 8 Aug 1850.
Family #229.
Listed as James Gadd, age 46, born in VA, head of household, a carpenter.
5. "Marriage Index:MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915", CD #4, Borderland Software.
James W. Gadd married Rhoda W, Thorton on 17 Aug 1827 in Franklin Co, VA.
6. "Reference Book Of Wyoming County", Bowman, page 427.
William Warwick Gadd, son of William Gadd, married Dicey (_______) of
Uniontown, PA. They lived in Frankin Co, VA. Their children were: James,
Serbert, John S. and Dicey (married James Cain of KY). In 1833 all of the
family except James, moved to Rockcastle, KY.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Andrew Gadd search, 23 May 2001, submitted by
vcowger@hotmail.com
James W. Gadd was born 1804 in Franklin Co, VA; died 29 Jun 1888 in Webster
Co, WV; married Rhoda Thorton in Sep 1827 in Franklin Co, VA. James was son
of William Warwick and Dicy Young Gadd.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 38.
Listed in household of daughter, Sarah A. Gadd and son-in-law, Wyatt B.
Shannon
2. "Reference Book Of Wyoming County", Bowman, page 428.
James H. Gadd, son of William Warwick and Dicey (______) Gadd, married
Rhoda Thornton in 1828 (Franklin Co, VA?).
3. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, VA, 42nd District, age 165, taken on 8 Aug 1850.
Family #229.
Listed as Rhoda Gadd, age 47, born in VA, in household of husband, James
Gadd.
4. "Marriage Index:MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915", CD #4, Borderland Software.
James W. Gadd married Rhoda W, Thorton on 17 Aug 1827 in Franklin Co, VA.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of Joseph M. McDonald as a farm laborer.
2. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, VA, 42nd District, age 165, taken on 8 Aug 1850.
Family #229.
Listed as James A. Gadd, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, James
Gadd.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Ballard Shannon.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family #38.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 373.
Jasper James Newton Shannon married first Lucinda Toler, daughter of John
and Eliabeth Toler, second Mary Painter.
There were three children by Mary Painter: Tressie, Tessie (twins) and
Harry.(Per Stacey Hughes).
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Township, Page 513A.
Listed as J.J. Shannon, age 26, born in WV, Blacksmith, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #164.
Listed as Jasper J. Shannon, age 46, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Jasper J. Shannon; born on 24 Feb 1854; died on 21 Feb 1921; buried in Hughes
Cemetery, Sun Hill, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. E-mails, 29 Oct 2002 and 30 Oct 2002, submitted by Patsy163@cs.com.
J.J. and Lucinda Toler Shannon where her great grandparents. Their daughter,
Ida Shannon is her grandmother. Ida Shannon married Jordan Brewster;
daughter, Ermature Brewster, married Don Hall.
Lucinda Toler Shannon, wife of J.J. Shannon, died about 1910. J.J. remarried
but she does not know to whom.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site Community Message Board; Jordon Brewster Search, 31 Oct
2002, submitted by Rhonda Shoemaker on 21 Jul 2001.
Jasper James Shannon; married Mary Holland; children: Harry, Tressie (born
on 25 Oct 1912); and Tessie ((born on 25 Oct 1912 (twins?) at Sun Hill;
died 7 Apr 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; married George Hubert
McNeely)).
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22 Apr 1910, Page 239A, Family #59.
Listed as J.J. Shannon, age 56, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
10. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/5/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #15.
Listed as Jasper J. Shannon, age 65, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, John Toler.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 389.
Married Jasper J. Shannon.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 742.
Clear Fork Township, page 005.
Listed as Lucinda Shannon, age 26, in household of husband, J.J. Shannon.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #164.
Listed as Lucinda Shannon, age 46, in household of husband, Jasper Shannon.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Lucinda J. Shannon; born on 13 Mar 1854; died on 27 Feb 1910; buried in
Hughes Cemetery, Sun Hill, Wyoming Co, WV.
6. E-mails, 29 Oct 2002 and 30 Oct 2002, submitted by Patsy163@cs.com.
J.J. and Lucinda Toler Shannon where her great grandparents. Their daughter,
Ida Shannon is her grandmother. Ida Shannon married Jordan Brewster;
daughter, Ermature Brewster, married Don Hall.
Lucinda Toler Shannon, wife of J.J. Shannon, died about 1910. J.J. remarried
but she does not know to whom.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #164.
Listed as Carrie Shannon, age 8, in household of father, Jasper Shannon.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 375.
Carrie Shannon (b 1892) married Frank West.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22 Apr 1910, Page 239A, Family #59.
Listed as Carrie Shannon, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, James Jasper Shannon.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #164.
Listed as Ellen Shannon, age 6, in household of father, Jasper Shannon.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 375.
Ellen Shannon (b 1894) married first Leonard England; second James Belcher.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22 Apr 1910, Page 239A, Family #59.
Listed as Ellen Shannon, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, James Jasper Shannon.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 375.
Bennie H. Shannon (b 1896-1898).
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Ballard Shannon.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family #38.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 373.
Jasper James Newton Shannon married first Lucinda Toler, daughter of John
and Eliabeth Toler, second Mary Painter.
There were three children by Mary Painter: Tressie, Tessie (twins) and
Harry.(Per Stacey Hughes).
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Township, Page 513A.
Listed as J.J. Shannon, age 26, born in WV, Blacksmith, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #164.
Listed as Jasper J. Shannon, age 46, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Jasper J. Shannon; born on 24 Feb 1854; died on 21 Feb 1921; buried in Hughes
Cemetery, Sun Hill, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. E-mails, 29 Oct 2002 and 30 Oct 2002, submitted by Patsy163@cs.com.
J.J. and Lucinda Toler Shannon where her great grandparents. Their daughter,
Ida Shannon is her grandmother. Ida Shannon married Jordan Brewster;
daughter, Ermature Brewster, married Don Hall.
Lucinda Toler Shannon, wife of J.J. Shannon, died about 1910. J.J. remarried
but she does not know to whom.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site Community Message Board; Jordon Brewster Search, 31 Oct
2002, submitted by Rhonda Shoemaker on 21 Jul 2001.
Jasper James Shannon; married Mary Holland; children: Harry, Tressie (born
on 25 Oct 1912); and Tessie ((born on 25 Oct 1912 (twins?) at Sun Hill;
died 7 Apr 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; married George Hubert
McNeely)).
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22 Apr 1910, Page 239A, Family #59.
Listed as J.J. Shannon, age 56, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
10. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/5/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #15.
Listed as Jasper J. Shannon, age 65, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
1. E-mails, 29 Oct 2002 and 30 Oct 2002, submitted by Patsy163@cs.com.
J.J. and Lucinda Toler Shannon where her great grandparents. Their daughter,
Ida Shannon is her grandmother. Ida Shannon married Jordan Brewster;
daughter, Ermature Brewster, married Don Hall.
Lucinda Toler Shannon, wife of J.J. Shannon, died about 1910. J.J. remarried
but she does not know to whom.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site Community Message Board; Jordon Brewster Search, 31 Oct
2002, submitted by Rhonda Shoemaker on 21 Jul 2001.
Jasper James Shannon; married Mary Holland; children: Harry, Tressie (born
on 25 Oct 1912); and Tessie ((born on 25 Oct 1912 (twins?) at Sun Hill;
died 7 Apr 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; married George Hubert
McNeely)).
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #15.
Listed as Mary G. Shannon, age 37, born in KY, in household of husband, Jasper J. Shannon.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site Community Message Board; Jordon Brewster Search, 31 Oct
2002, submitted by Rhonda Shoemaker on 21 Jul 2001.
Jasper James Shannon; married Mary Holland; children: Harry, Tressie (born
on 25 Oct 1912); and Tessie ((born on 25 Oct 1912 (twins?) at Sun Hill;
died 7 Apr 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; married George Hubert
McNeely)).
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #15.
Listed as Tressie Shannon, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Jasper J. Shannon.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site Community Message Board; Jordon Brewster Search, 31 Oct
2002, submitted by Rhonda Shoemaker on 21 Jul 2001.
Jasper James Shannon; married Mary Holland; children: Harry, Tressie (born
on 25 Oct 1912); and Tessie ((born on 25 Oct 1912 (twins?) at Sun Hill;
died 7 Apr 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; married George Hubert
McNeely)).
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #15.
Listed as Harry H.Shannon, age 4 yrs, 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Jasper J. Shannon.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, James H. Shannon.
2. "Births Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1853.
Birth of John C.H. Shannon to James H. and Renee Shannon.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 42.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 376.
Known as "Uncle Dock" Shannon.
5. Ibid, page 376. Married Augusta Justice, sister of Sally Justice who married
John's brother, Albert H. Shannon.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 742.
Clear Fork Township, page 005.
Listed as J.C.H. Shannon, age 26, head of household, a farmer.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #163.
Listed as John C. Shannon, age 46, head of household.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 25/27 Apr 1910, Page 242B, Family #113.
Listed as J.C.H. Shannon, age 56, born in WV, married 34 yrs, farmer, head of household.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/5/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #13.
Listed as John C.H. Shannon, age 66, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 373.
2. Ibid, page 376. Married Augusta Justice, sister of Sally Justice who married
John's brother, Albert H. Shannon.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 742.
Clear Fork Township, page 005.
Listed as Augustus Shannon, age 21, in household of husband, J.C.H. Shannon.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #163.
Listed as Augusta Shannon, age 40, in household of husband, John C. Shannon.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 25/27 Apr 1910, Page 242B, Family #113.
Listed as Gusta Shannon, age 49, born in WV, married 34 yrs, 8 children, 4 living, in household of husband, John
C.H. Shannon.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/5/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #13.
Listed as Augusta Shannon, age 59, born in WV, in household of husband, John C.H. Shannon.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
James W. Shannon was born on 7 Feb 1880 to J.C.H. and Augusta Shannon.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 742.
Clear Fork Township, page 005.
Listed as Miller J. Shannon, age 4 months, in household of father, J.C.H.
Shannon.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #163.
Listed as Elizabeth P. Shannon, age 13, in household of father, John C.
Shannon.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 25/27 Apr 1910, Page 242B, Family #113.
Listed as Pearl Shannon, age 23, born in WV, in household of father, John C.H. Shannon.
1. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1888.
James Walter Shannon died of flux at age nine months, seven days, son of
J.C. H. and Augusta Shannon.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #163.
Listed as Dottie L. Shannon, age 11, in household of father, John C.
Shannon.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 25/27 Apr 1910, Page 242B, Family #113.
Listed as Doston Shannon, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, John C.H. Shannon.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #163.
Listed as Myrtle Shannon, age 8, in household of father, John C.
Shannon.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 25/27 Apr 1910, Page 242B, Family #113.
Listed as Myrtle Shannon, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, John C.H. Shannon.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 3/5/6 Jan 1920, Page 204B, Family #13.
Listed as Myrtle V. Shannon, age 25, born in WV, in household of father, John C.H. Shannon.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Sun Hill PO; taken on 3 Aug 1860; Page 7_; Image 61 of
73; Family #424/303.
Listed as Perry A. B. Shields; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, William P. Shields.
2. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Edith Shields Altizer" article, page 78.
Married Sarah Browning.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, Page 73.
P.A. Shields, age 22, born in Wyoming Co, WV, married Sarah E. Browning, age
19, born in Mercer Co, WV.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Township; taken on 6 Aug 1870; Sun Hill PO; Page
581A; Image 1 of 9; Family #5/5.
Listed as Perry J. Shields; age 19; born in VA; in household of father, William P. Shields.
5. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Tennis and Beulah Shields Article, page 165.
Parents of William Henry Harrison Shields were Perry and Sarah Browning
Shields. William Henry Harrison Shields married a daughter (Rebecca) of
Perry's sister (Charlotte).
Perry and Sarah's children were: Newton E., Litht, Mollie, Tautie and
William Henry Harrison Shields.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 521C; Image 7
of 12; Family #59/59.
Listed as Perry Shields; age 29; married; farmer; head of household.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 16/18 Jun 1900; Page 211A;
Family #124/124.
Listed as Perry A. Shields; age 48; born in WV in Apr 1852; married 25 yrs; farmer head of
household.
8. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 409.
Perry Shields, son of William and Rebecca Miller Shields, married first
Sarah Browning, second (_________) Spence, and third Melvina Brinegar.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Book #6; Page 116.
Perry Shields; age 46; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of
William and Rebecca married on 4 Feb 1903, Mary A. Spence; age 51; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of Frank and Manda Moore.
10. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 441; WV Archives Web Site.
Perry Andrew Shields; age 55; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of William and Rebecca
Shields; married on 5 Mar 1907 at residence of Melvina Baldwin; Melvina Baldwin; age 46; born
and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Storrel ____B.
11. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 222A; Image 17
of 43; Family # 143/146.
Listed as Perry A. Shields; age 59; born in WV; married three times, last time for 3 years; farmer;
head of household.
12. 1920 Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 143B; Image 18 of 21;
Family #148/154.
Listed as Perry A. Shields; age 66; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Edward Browning.
2. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Edith Shields Altizer" article, page 78.
Married Perry Andrew Shields.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, Page 73.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Rock View, Family 1.
5. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 431.
Sarah Browning, daughter of Edmond Browning, married Perry Shields. Their
children were W. Harrison, Walter, Newson, Lightburn, Tautia, and Molly.
6. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Tennis and Beulah Shields Article, page
165.
Parents of William Henry Harrison Shields were Perry and Sarah Browning
Shileds. William Henry Harrison Shields married a daughter of Perry's
sister.
Perry and Sarah's children were: Newton E., Litht, Mollie, Tautie and
William Henry Harrison Shields.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 521C; Image 7
of 12; Family #59/59.
Listed as Sarah E. Shields; age 27; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Perry Shields.
8. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 16/18 Jun 1900; Page 211A;
Family #124/124.
Listed as Sarah Shields; age 45; born in WV in Mar 1855; married 25 yrs; 4 children, all living; in
household of husband, Perry A. Shields.
9. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1902); Page 73; Line #21; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Shields; age 48 yrs, 7 mons, 9 days; born 26 Sep 1853; daughter of E and S Browning;
died 5 May 1902 at Pineville, WV; from consumption; reported by husband, P.A. Shields.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1890); Page 33; Line #412; WV Archives Web Site.
Twins; one living, Lightburn L.; born 25 Aug 1890; parents, Perry and Sarah (Browning) Shields.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1894); Page 82; Line #1051; WV Archives Web Site.
Unnamed male Shields; born 16 Aug 1894 at Baileysville, WV; parents, Perry and Sarah (Browning)
Shields.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1895); Page 44; Line #55; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafayette Shields; age 10 mons, 4 days; son of P.A. and SE. Shileds; living in Wyoming Co, WV;
died 20 Jun 1895 in Wyoming Co, WV; from unknown causes; reported by P.A. Shields.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, William Short.
2. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Edith Shields Altizer" article, page 78.
Married Charlotte Shields.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, Page 73.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 34.
5. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Tennis and Beulah Shields Article, page
165.
Children of Benjamin and Charlotte Shields Short were: Rebacca, Elizabeth,
Sarah, Luenda, Jerry, William and Alice.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 743.
Huff Creek Township, page 008.
Listed as Benjamin Short, age 24, head of household, a farmer.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #115.
Listed as Charlotte Short, age 47, as head of household.
Her husband, Benjamin Short, must have died.
8. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 2, Family #7.
Listed as Benjamin Short, age 12, in household of father, William Short.
9. Ancestor Chart by Doug Dishop, 4917 Annhurst Road, Columbus, OH 43228, 1983.
Benjamin Short was born in 1856, in Wyoming Co, WV, son of William and Sarah
Birchfield Short.
10. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Benn Short; born on 1 Jan 1858; died on 3 Mar 1893; a preacher; buried in Old
Short Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Sun Hill PO; taken on 3 Aug 1860; Page 7_; Image 61 of
73; Family #424/303.
Listed as Charlotte F. Shields; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, William P. Shields.
2. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Edith Shields Altizer" article, page 78.
Married Benjamin Short.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, Page 73.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Township; taken on 6 Aug 1870; Sun Hill PO; Page
581A; Image 1 of 9; Family #5/5.
Listed as Charlotte Shields; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, William P. Shields.
5. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Tennis and Beulah Shields Article, page 165.
Children of Benjamin and Charlotte Shields Short were: Rebacca, Elizabeth,
Sarah, Luenda, Jerry, William and Alice.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 743.
Huff Creek Township, page 008.
Listed as Charlotte Short, age 25, in household of husband, Benjamin Short.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #115.
Listed as Charlotte Short, age 47, as head of household.
Her husband, Benjamin Short, must have died.
8. Shields Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV.
Charlotte Short, b ---, d 15 Aug 1929.
9. Ancestor Chart by Doug Dishop, 4917 Annhurst Road, Columbus, OH 43228, 1983.
Charlotte Shields was born in Sep 1852, in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of
William and Rebecca Shields.
10. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charlotte Short; no birth date; died on 15 Aug 1929; buried in Shields
Cemetery, Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
11. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #12.
Listed as Charlotte Short, age 58, born in WV, widow, 8 children, 8 living,
in household of son, Jeremiah Short.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV..." Haga, 1880.
William P. Short was born on 25 Dec 1880 to Berry (sic Benjamin?) and Charlotte Short.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #115.
Listed as William Short, age 19, in household of mother, Charlotte Short.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #115.
Listed as Lucinda Short, age 8, in household of mother, Charlotte Short.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #12.
Listed as Lucinda Short, age 18, born in WV, in household of brother,
Jeremiah Short.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, at Sunhill PO, Family 78.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 409.
Mary Shields married James St. Clair.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 38, Haga, page 78.
James Saintclair, age 21, born in Monroe Co, WV, married Mary Francis
Shields, age 27, on 13 Oct 1881 at W.P. Shields'.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 741.
Clear Fork Township, page 001.
Listed as James M. Saintclair, age 20, in household of mother, Mary
Saintclair.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1855); Page 5; Line #3; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary F. (Shields) born 30 Jul (1855); parents, William P. and Rebecca Shields.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Sun Hill PO; taken on 3 Aug 1860; Page 7_; Image 61 of
73; Family #424/303.
Listed as Mary F. Shields; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, William P. Shields.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Township; taken on 6 Aug 1870; Sun Hill PO; Page
581A; Image 1 of 9; Family #6/6.
Listed as Mary Shields; age 16; born in VA; next door to parents in household of James Adams.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 409.
Mary Shields married James St. Clair.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 38, Haga, page 78.
James Saintclair, age 21, Born in Monroe Co, WV, married Mary Francis
Shields, age 27, on 13 Oct 1881 at W.P. Shields'.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 521C; Image 7
of 12; Family #58/58.
Listed as Mary Shields; age 25; born in WV; single; in household of father, William P. Shields.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1882.
Alex M. Saintclair was born on 10 Aug 1882 to James M. and Mary Saintclair.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Henry Cozart.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 31.
Married Margaret Shumate, daughter of Amos and Mary Shumate, on 22 Oct 1870.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 28.
Household of John McGraw.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 378.
Margaret Shumate married James H. "Curt" Cozart.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 700.
Slab Fork Township, page 003.
Listed as James H. Cozart, age 28, head of household, a farmer.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as James H. Cozart, age 48, head of household.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on _ May 1910; Page 290B; Family #202.
Listed as J. H. Cozart; age 58; born in WV; married once for 37 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Amos Shumate.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 83.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 31.
James Cozart married Margaret Shumate, daughter of Amos and Mary Shumate,
on 22 Oct 1870.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 700.
Slab Fork Township, page 003.
Listed as Margaret Cozart, age 27, in household of husband, James H. Cozart.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as Margaret Cozart, age 47, in household of husband, James H. Cozart.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on _ May 1910; Page 290B; Family #202.
Listed as Margaret Cozart; age 57; born in WV; married once for 37 yrs; 11 children, 10 living;
in household of husband, James H. Cozart.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
L.J. Cozart was born on 20 May 1877 to J.H. and Margaret Cozart.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 701.
Slab Fork Township, page 003.
Listed as Lewis J. Cozart, age 3, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as Lewis J. Cozart, age 23, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1882.
Cora E. Cozart was born on 18 Aug 1882 to James H. and Margaret Cozart.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as Carie L. Cozart, age 17, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
This could be Cora, also born in 1882.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as Giles G. Cozart, age 12, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as Sidney Cozart, age 10, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on _ May 1910; Page 290B; Family #202.
Listed as Sidney Cozart; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Cozart.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as James K. Cozart, age 7, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on _ May 1910; Page 290B; Family #202.
Listed as Kelley Cozart; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Cozart.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #26.
Listed as Okey L. Cozart, age 6, in household of father, James H. Cozart.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on _ May 1910; Page 290B; Family #202.
Listed as Okey Cozart; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Cozart.
1. 1850 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, 59th District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 15A,
Family #208.
Listed as Robert Acord, age 45, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Deaths of Wyoming...", Haga, 1858.
Died 20 Nov 1858. Son of John and Rachael Acord.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
John Acord Sr. of German ancestory lived at Peterstown in 1799 when Monroe
Co, WV was organized. His son Robert "Cuddy" Accord was born there.
4. "Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", Giles Co, VA
Marriages from 1805 to 1850.
Robert Acord married Nancy Gore 13 Feb 1824.
5. "Mortality Schedule Index", Wyoming Co, WV, 1860,1870 & 1880.
Robert Acord died in Nov 1859 at age 57, born in VA, of a cold.
6. Internet Website, http://members.citynet.net/manerva2/saulsville/acord.html,
Born in 1802 at Peterstown, Monroe Co, WV; died 20 Nov 1859 on Laurel Fork,
near Pine Grove in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as head of household. Husband Robert had died.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 407.
Nancy Gore, daughter of Joseph and Martha Pine Gore, married Robert Accord.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
4. "Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", Giles Co, VA
Marriages from 1805 to 1850.
Robert Acord married Nancy Gore 13 Feb 1824.
5. "Genealogical Section of History of Logan Co", Henry Clay Ragland, 1896.
Chapter XVII, page 6. Joseph Gore settled were F.M. White now lives. He
married a Miss Pine from Mercer Co. Children were: James (moved West), John
(married Margaret Dingess), Eli (married Nancy Ellis), Levi (married _______
Hinchman, daughter of William Hinchman), Delilah (married James Bailey),
Rebecca (married Jacob Ellis), Rena (married Henderson Shannon), Celia
(married Jacob Petrie), Nancy (married Robert Massey), and Martha (married
J.H. Hinchman).
6. 1850 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, 59th District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 15A,
Family #208.
Listed as Nancy Acord, age 42, born in VA, in household of husband, Robert
Acord.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, John Shumate.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 84.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
Joseph, son of John and Rebecca Acord Shumate, married Martha Clay.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 42, Haga, page 74.
Joseph Shumate, age 23, married Martha Clay, age 18, on 24 Nov 1881, at
Annie Clay.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #73.
Listed as Josep Shumat, age 40, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Joseph Shumate; born on 7 Oct 1858; died on 29 Jan 1902; buried in Clay
Cemetery, Saulsville, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, taken on 15 Sep 1870, Page 598A,
Family #20.
(None of Henry and Ann Cooke Clay's children are listed in this census)
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, taken on 11 Jun 1880, Page 535B,
Family #30.
Listed as Martha A. Clay, age 17, born in WV, in household of mother, Ann Clay.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
Joseph, son of John and Rebecca Acord Shumate, married Martha Clay.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 42, Haga, page 74.
Joseph Shumate, age 23, married Martha Clay, age 18, on 24 Nov 1881, at
Annie Clay's.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #73.
Listed as Marthie Shumat, age 35, in household of husband, Joseph Shumate.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 289A, Family #183.
Listed as Martha Vanhoy, age 46, born in WV, married twice, last time for 6 years, 7 children, all
living, in household of husband, Jesse B. Vanhoy.
7. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Tipple; E.D. 55-12; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page
303B; Image 6 of 82; Household #43.
Listed as Martha Vanhoy; age 78; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jesse B. Vannoy.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #73.
Listed as Allie Lee Shumat, age 5, in household of father, Joseph Shumate.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 289A, Family #183.
Listed as Alley Shumate, age 14, born in WV, in household of step-father, Jesse B. Vanhoy.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #73.
Listed as Okey J. Shumat, age 1, in household of father, Joseph Shumate.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 289A, Family #183.
Listed as Okey Shumate, age 11, born in WV, in household of step-father, Jesse B. Vanhoy.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card
1302.
Okey Shumate; age 19; born on 27 Apr 1899; living at Saulsville, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer; nearest
relative, mother; tall with stout build; blue eyes and red hair; 12 Sep 1918.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Tipple; E.D. 55-12; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page
303B; Image 6 of 82; Household #43.
Listed as Oak Shumate; age 41; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; in household of step-father, Jesse B. Vannoy.