1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 18, Family #110.
Listed as John Puckett, age 1, in household of father, Malachi Puckett.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 795.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as John Puckett, age 11, in household of father, Malachi
Puckett.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 38.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 124.
John Puckett, age 22, born in WV, son of Mac and Sallie Puckett, married on
14 Aug 1891 Mary B. Z.? Woosley, age 18, born in KY, daughter of B.F. and
T.J. Woosley.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920;
Page 218A; Family #73/73.
Listed as John Puckett; age 50; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #12250; WV Archives Web Site.
John Puckett; age 69; born in 1869 in Pike Co, KY; widowed; miner; living at Caretta, McDowell Co,
WV; son of Mack, born in Pike Co, KY (sic?), and Sarah Hagerman, born in McDowell Co, WV (sic),
Puckett; died on 28 Jun 1938 in Caretta, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 30 Jun 1938 at Raysal, WV;
informant, Arthur Hicks, Caretta, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by roten cooper; 23 Nov 2014.
" John Puckett
Birth 18 Feb 1869
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Jun 1938 (aged 69)
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Waldron Puckett Mitchell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 139143330 "
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, Page184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; 88th Census District; taken on 21 Jun 1880; Page 246C; Image
39 of 56; Family #280/282.
Listed as Mary Woosley; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Benjamin F. Woosley.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 38.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 124.
John Puckett, age 22, born in WV, son of Mac and Sallie Puckett, married on
14 Aug 1891 Mary B. Z.? Woosley, age 18, born in KY, daughter of B.F. and
T.J. Woosley.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920;
Page 218A; Family #73/73.
Listed as Mary Puckett; age 46; born in KY; married; in household of husband, John Puckett.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by roten cooper; 23 Nov 2014.
" Mary Belle Woosley Puckett
Birth 22 Feb 1873
West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Mar 1937 (aged 64)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Waldron Puckett Mitchell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 139143260"
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Sandy River Township, page 001.
Listed as Ervin J. Beam, age 10, in household of father, Jesse Beam.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 11, Family #72.
Listed as Jackson Bean, age 10 months, in household of father, Jesse Beane.
3. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 47.
Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 130.
E.J. Bean, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Jesse and Nancy Bean,
married on 23 Sep 1893 Cynthia A. T? Woosley, age 17, born in Dossa?, NB,
daughter of Benjamin and T.?J. Woosley.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as E.J. Bean, age 40, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
His father was born in PA, mother in WV.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 47.
Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 130.
E.J. Bean, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Jesse and Nancy Bean,
married on 23 Sep 1893 Cynthia A. T? Woosley, age 17, born in Dossa?, NB,
daughter of Benjamin and T.?J. Woosley.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as Cynthia A. T. Bean, age 35, born in NB, married 17 years, 7
children, 5 living, in household of husband, Ervin Jackson Beane.
Her father was born in WV; her mother in TN.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as Nancy Jane Bean, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Ervin
Jackson Beane.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as ? C. Bean, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Ervin
Jackson Beane.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as Robert L. Bean, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Ervin
Jackson Beane.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as Benjamin F. Bean, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Ervin
Jackson Beane.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 161B, Family #28.
Listed as David D. Bean, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Ervin
Jackson Beane.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County", Bowman, page 443.
Isaac Weaver and his wife Catherine, of Grayson Co, VA, located in the
Center District in 1892. Children were: A.E., Leonard, Andy, Arlie, and
Eunice Weaver.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage", Leonard and Louvenia Lambert Weaver, Article, page
182.
Leonard Vance Weaver, son of Isaac and Catherine Francis Weaver, married
Louvenia Lambert, daughter of Edward and Nancy Jane Cline Lambert.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 161, Haga, page 67.
Leonard V. Weaver, age 21, born in Grayson Co, VA, son of Isaac, married
Louvenia Lambert, age 18, daughter of Edward and Nancy Lambert, on 25 Oct
1900.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #143.
Listed as Leonard Weaver, age 21, in household of father, Isaac Weaver.
5. Wyomng Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #431; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Leonard Vance Weaver; age 39; born on 15 Dec 1879; living at Oineville, WV; deputy sheriff;
nearest relative, Louvena Weaver (wife); meduim height and build; blue eyes and light hair.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Leonard Weaver; born on 15 Dec 1878; died on 10 Sep 1951; buried in
Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Leonard and Louvenia Lambert Weaver, Article, page
182.
Leonard Vance Weaver, son of Isaac and Catherine Francis Weaver, married
Louvenia Lambert, daughter of Edward and Nancy Jane Cline Lambert.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 161, Haga, page 67.
Leonard V. Weaver, age 21, born in Grayson Co, VA, son of Isaac, married
Louvenia Lambert, age 18, daughter of Edward and Nancy Lambert, on 25 Oct
1900.
3. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1882.
Luvena Lambert was born on 25 Jan 1882 to Edward and Nancy Lambert.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV,Center District, taken on 22 Jun 1900, Page 236A, Family #171.
Listed a Vena Lambert, age 18, born in Jan 1882 in WV, in household of father,
Edward Lambert.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Louvenia Weaver; born on 25 Jan 1881 (conflicts with birth record); died on
18 Jan 1972; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery,
Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 103, page 221B.
Listed as George Dunford, age 6, born in VA, in household of James
Barnett. Listed as blind with mother, Elizabeth Hagy Dunford and sister, Susan Dunford.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA; Perryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 126; Family # 135/135.
Listed as Wesley Dunford; age 14; born in VA; in household of John Lester.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 775.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as George W. Dunford, age 30, head of household.
4. Ancestry.com, Wesley Dunford search, 15 Feb 2002, submitted by Debroah
Dunford, motowndeb@flashcom.net.
George Wesley Dunford; son of James and Elizabeth Hagy Dunford; born in 1845
in Giles Co, VA; married Louisa Hagerman.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
Claybern Hicks, age 16, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Harrison and
Lilly Hicks, married on 29 Sep 1884 Annie Dunford, age 14, born in McDowell
Co, daughter of Wesley and Eliza Dunford.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 775.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as Louisa Dunford, age 25, in household of husband, George W. Dunford.
3. Ancestry.com, Wesley Dunford search, 15 Feb 2002, submitted by Debroah
Dunford, motowndeb@flashcom.net.
George Wesley Dunford; son of James and Elizabeth Hagy Dunford; born in 1845
in Giles Co, VA; married Louisa Hagerman.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #173.
Listed as Louisa Dunford, age 51, born in KY, widow, 11 children, 8 living,
head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 775.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as Elizabeth Dunford, age 3, in household of father, George W.
Dunford.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #173.
Listed as James Dunford, age 13, born in WV, in household of mother, Louisa
Hagerman Dunford.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co, WV", Bowman, page 428.
Rebecca Short, daughter of William, married first Jerry Birchfield and
second Bartley Rose.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 15 Sep 1850; Page 293A; Image 159
of 213; Family #1059.
Listed as Nathan Birchfield; age 22; born in NC; in household of step-father, Bartley Rose, with
mother Rebecca Short Birchfield Rose.
3. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 9.
Nathaniel Birchfield, age 27, born in NC, son of Jerry and Rebecca, married
on 12 Sep 1855 Eliza Hall, age 15, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of Drury
Hall.
(See Family #282 of the 1850 Pike Co, KY Census)
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Bartley Rose search, 14 Oct 2000, submitted by
ghayes@gte.net
Nathan Birchfield, son of Jeremiah was born on 17 Feb 1827 in Burke Co, NC;
died on 29 Oct 1904; married Eliza Hall on 12 Sep 1855.
Must have moved to Henderson in Mason Co, WV. A number of their children were
born there.
5. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Nathan Birchfield; born on 17 Feb 1827; married Elizabeth Hall, age 15, of
Pike Co, KY on 12 Sep 1855; was a Union soldier; died in 1908 in Mason Co,
WV.
1. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 9.
Nathaniel Birchfield, age 27, born in NC, son of Jerry and Rebecca, married
on 12 Sep 1855 Eliza Hall, age 15, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of Drury
Hall.
(See Family #282 of the 1850 Pike Co, KY Census)
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Bartley Rose search, 14 Oct 2000, submitted by
ghayes@gte.net
Nathan Birchfield, son of Jeremiah was born on 17 Feb 1827 in Burke Co, NC;
died on 29 Oct 1904; married Eliza Hall on 12 Sep 1855.
3. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, page 453A, Family #282.
Listed as Eliza Hall, age 10, born in KY, in household of Elizabeth Mullins,
age 56. There is also listed in this three person household, Katherine Hall,
age 8.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Louisa Birchfield born in 1852 in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Letha A. Birchfield born in 1856 in Mason Co, WV.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
James Birchfield born on 14 Dec 1858 in Franklin Co, WV?; married Mary
Fishburn.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Florence Birchfield born on 17 Jun 1862 in Mason Co, WV.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Sarah A. Birchfield born on 13 Oct 1872 in Mason Co, WV.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Ada Arizona Birchfield born on 9 Aug 1875 in Mason Co, WV.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Thomas Sheldon Birchfield born on 11 Jan 1877.
1. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
William B. Birchfield born on 2 Feb 1879.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 445.
The Harman Family. Son of Heinrich Adam Harman, Sr. Born in Straburg, VA.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", John Estel Harman article, page 163.
Henry Mitchell Harman, son of Mathias and Lydia Skaggs Harman, married Susan
Christian. Mathias harman lived and died 2 April 1832 on Dry Fork, Tazewell
Co, VA.
3. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Hildreth Smith article, Page 192.
4. "FamilySearch.com", LDS Internet Site, Mathias Harman.
5. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; March 2024; Dave Owens.
"...came across this bit of news about my 5th great grandfather Mathias Cutliff Harman through my great grandmother nora lake pack. and a story of him leading a rescue party along with his father and brother Henry "Old skygusty" as fighting Shawnee on the Tug river near now days Thorpe, wv."
"Henry, Sr. was part of a search party led by his brother Mathias that attempted to rescue Jenny Wiley from the Shawnee in 1789. Henry and his two sons were involved in several battles with Shawnee warriors including one on the Tug River in 1788 in what is now McDowell County, WV. Near Thorpe, WV, there is a monument to Henry and his sons George and Mathias commemorating that battle. Because of Henry's bravery in fights with the Indians, they dubbed him "Old Skygusta," which means great warrior."
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 445.
The Harman Family. Married Lydia Skaggs. Childre were: Katie, Mathias, Jr.,
Pheobe, Adam, Henry, Louisa and Rebecca.
2. "FamilySearch.com", LDS Internet Site, Mathias Harman.
3. LDS Internet Web Site, familysearch.com, "Ancestors of Vicki Jo Chrysler"
Lydia Skaggs, daughter of James and Rachel Skaggs, was born abt 1740; died 2
Oct 1814 on Dry Fork, Tazewell Co, VA; married Mathias Harman, Sr.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 445.
The Harman Family.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken 14 Sep 1850, Family 1080, page 294B.
Listed as Mathias Harman, age 14, in household of mother, Nancy Harman.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 283.
Will of Mathais Harman, probated Jan 1850, Will Book #2, page 515. Divides
property to wife, Nancy; sons Elias V., Daniel H., William B., and Mathias H.
3. Ibid, Vol II, page 458. He married Charlotte Vance.
4. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Charles E. Harman, Sr article, page 162.
Charles E. (Red Fox) Harman was born on 6 Aug 1866 on Dry Fork, Tazewell Co,
VA. He was son of Mathias Skaggs and Charlotte Vance Harman.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Vance search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Phil Hinkel, philand71kimhinkel@netzero.net
Charlotte Vance; born in 1832; died in 1910; daughter of Eliajah and
Jane Matney Vance; married Mathias Skaggs Harman in 1855. Charlotte was a
twin of Susannah.
6. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on
30/31 Jul 1860, Page 844, Family #1098.
Listed as Mathias F. Harman, age 21, born in VA, farmer, in household of
mother, Nancy Vance Harman.
7. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 8 Jul 1870;
Page 376A, Family #305.
Listed as Mathias S. Harman, age 33, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken 2 Sep 1850, Family #892, page 281A.
Listed as Charlotte Vance, age 18, in household of father, Elijah Vance.
Twin of Susanna.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 283.
Will of Mathais Harman, probated Jan 1850, Will Book #2, page 515. Divides
property to wife, Nancy; sons Elias V., Daniel H., William B., and Mathias H.
3. Ibid, Vol II, page 458. He married Charlotte Vance.
4. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Charles E. Harman, Sr article, page 162.
Charles E. (Red Fox) Harman was born on 6 Aug 1866 on Dry Fork, Tazewell Co,
VA. He was son of Mathias Skaggs and Charlotte Vance Harman.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Vance search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Phil Hinkel, philand71kimhinkel@netzero.net
Charlotte Vance; born in 1832; died in 1910; daughter of Eliajah and
Jane Matney Vance; married Mathias Skaggs Harman in 1855. Charlotte was a
twin of Susannah.
6. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on
30/31 Jul 1860, Page 844, Family #1098.
Listed as Charlotte Harman, age 21, born in VA, in household of
mother-in-law, Nancy Vance Harman, with husband, Mathias S. Harman.
7. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 8 Jul 1870;
Page 376A, Family #305.
Listed as Charlotte Harman, age 35, born in VA, in household of husband,
Mathias S. Harman.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on
30/31 Jul 1860, Page 844, Family #1098.
Listed as Eveline Harman, age 4 months, born in VA, in household of
grandmother, Nancy Vance Harman, with parents, Mathias S. and
Charlotte Vance Harman.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 8 Jul 1870;
Page 376A, Family #305.
Listed as Andrew T. Harman, age 2, born in VA, in household of father,
Mathias S. Harman.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 14 Sep 1850; Page 295A; Family #1084.
Listed as Daniel H. Harman; age 29; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 124.
Daniel Harman married Susan Hatch on 19 Sep 1844.
3. Ibid, Vol II, page 458. He was son of Mathias and Nancy Vance Harman, Jr.
He married first Susan Hatch, second Margaret Beavers.
4. "Archives of Tazewell...", Yantis, page 245.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed as Daniel H. Harman, age 58, married, in household of Margaret
Beavers, as Deputy Sheriff.
6. "Welch and Its People", Marino, Daniel Howard Harman Article, page 22.
Daniel Howard Harman was born on 3 Sep 1821 in Dry Fork. He became sheriff in
1890-94. First married Susan Hatch; children were: George (an invalid),
Nancy (married D.G. Sayers) and Edward (married Edna Perry). His second wife
was Margaret Beavers, children were: Daniel H., Jr, Mollie, ______ (married
William Harrison), Ida, and ______(married T.S. Curd).
Daniel died on 20 Jul 1908 at Abbs Valley (VA).
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 21 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
84B, Family #212.
Listed as Daniel Harman, age 78, born in Sep 1821, in VA, head of household.
8. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 35.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 122.
Daniel H. Harman, age 69, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Mathias and Nancy
Harman, married on 25 Sep 1890 Margaret Beavers, age 54, born in Tazewell Co,
VA, daughter of John and Polly Beavers.
9. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 7 Jul 1870;
Page 375B, Family #301.
Listed as Daniel H. Harman, age 48, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
10. Facebook Posting by Barbara Vance Cherep; 26 Mar 2010.
"Another War time post."John D. Payne vs Daniel H. Harman, Mathias Harman, Elias V. Harman, Alexander D. Beavers, James Beavers, David Sayer, John Yost, Andrew Steel, & Rubin Steel. In this the county of McDowell calls witnesses for both sides the plaintiff and defendant. Harman called A.J. May as one of his, being summoned. My guess is and I don't have any testimony, is that this group of Defendants were under orders to confiscate in the name of Confederacy. What I do not know and it was written that way is the name of Cronce. I wonder if it should have been Richard Vance. We won't know unless I can find something to prove that. I have not looked in the county records for a Cronce yet. Case started in December of 1865, and by looks of the summons lasted until 1867.
"J.D. Payne
"Vs} Declaration Trespass on the case
"Daniel H. Harman and others
"Declaration filed Nov. J.M. Totten Clerk
"1866 Dec Rules
"(there were dates for over one year)
"J.D. Payne Plaintiff
"Vs
"Daniel H. Harman etal Defendants
"Box 83 File 801
"State of West Virginia McDowell County to wit;
"John D. Payne Plaintiff complains of Daniel H. Harman, E.V. Harman, David G. Sayers, John Yost, James Beavers, Mathias Harman, Andrew Steel, Reuben Steel, A.D. Beavers, and Richard Cronce being duly summoned of a plea of trespass or the case for that the defendants on the fifth day of May 1862 with force and arms to wit in the county of McDowell, State of West Virginia, seized took and carried away one rifle gun of h value of $15.00, also one revolving pistol of the value of $8.00, also one knife of the value of $3.00, also one purse and $28.50 of money, also one mule of the value of $15.00, also thirty head of cattle of the value of $600, also one clock of the value of $5.00, one saddle of the value of $20, also one pair of saddle bags of the value of $10, also one hundred head of hogs of the value of $200, of great value to wit of the value of one thousand dollars the property of the said plaintiff then and their found converted and disposed thereof to their own use and other wrongs to the said plaintiff then and there did to the great damage of the said plaintiff and against the peace of the state of West Virginia, therefore the plaintiff saith that he is _ and hath sustained damage to the amount of two thousand dollars and their fore he brings his suit.
"END
"State of West Virginia
"To the Sheriff of McDowell County Greetings
"We command you that you summon Mathias Harman, Daniel H. Harman, Elias V. Harman, Alexander D. Beavers, James Beavers, David G. Sawyers, John Yost, Andrew Steel, Reuben Steel, to appear before the judge of our circuit court for McDowell County at the courthouse on the first Monday in February 1866 to answer John D. Payne of a plea of Trespass Damage $2000 and have ten there this writ witness James M. Totten Clk of our said court, at the courthouse the 6th day of December 1865 and in the 3rdyear of the state.
"END
"State of West Virginia
"To the sheriff of McDowell County greetings; we command you to summon William Mason to appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court of McDowell County at the Courthouse thereof on the first day of the Oct Term 1867 to testify and with to speak in behalf of John D. Pain in the certain matter of _ in our said court pending wherein said Pain is plaintiff and A.D. Beavers are one defts. And this he shall not omit under the penalty of the law and have then there this writ witness James M. Totten Clk of our aid court at the courthouse this 7th day of Oct 1867 and the 5th year of the state. Teste James M. Totten.
"END
"The Commonwealth of Virginia
"To the sheriff of McDowell County Greetings;
"We command you to summon Wm. Payne, Simeon Payne, B.W.P. Lockhart, William Baker, Moses Muncy, Wm. Odair Joseph Short, Lear Short, Mary Harrison, Mary Payne, H.W. Evins to appear before Judge of the Circuit Court of McDowell a the courthouse, on the first day of the October Term 1867, to testify and the truth to speak on behalf of J.D. Payne in a certain matter of controversy in our said court, depending between said Payne Plaintiff and D.H. Harman and others defendants, and this you shall in no wise omit under the penalty of twenty dollars. And have then there this wit. Witness J.M.Totten Clerk of our said court, at the courthouse the 29th day of May 1867 in the 4th year of this state. J.M. Totten Clk.
"END
"State of West Virginia
"In the clerks office of McDowell County West Virginia this day Daniel H. Harman personally appeared before me in my office and made oath that Col. A.J. May and others set forth in the commission who resides in the state of Virginia are material witness on the behalf of Daniel H. Harman, Mathias Harman, Elias V. Harman, Alexander D. Beavers, James Beavers, David Sayer, John Yost, Andrew Steel, & Rubin Steel in a certain suit depending in the circuit court of McDowell Count, West Virginia, in which Daniel H. Harman, Mathias Harman, Elias V. Harman, Alexander D. Beavers, James Beavers, David Sayer, John Yost, Andrew Steel, & Rubin Steel are defendants. Given under my hand this 23rd day of September 1867. J.M. Totten. Clk.
"END
"To the State of West Virginia
"To the Sheriff of McDowell County Greetings;
"We command you to summon Abner Lester & William L. Jones and G.W. Payne before the Judge of our Circuit Court to appear at our county at the courthouse on the day of the October Term 1867 to give evidence in behalf of J.D. Payne in a suit now pending in our circuit court in which J.D. Payne is plaintiff and D.H. Harman & others defendants. And have then this writ. Witness James M. Totten clerk of our circuit court at the courthouse the 26thday of August 1867 in the 4th year of the state. J.M. Totten
"END"
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 14 Sep 1850; Page 295A; Family #1084.
Listed as Susan Harman; age 22; born in VA; in household of husband, Daniel H. Harman.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 124.
Daniel Harman married Susan Hatch on 19 Sep 1844.
3. Ibid, Vol II, page 458. Daniel was son of Mathias and Nancy Vance Harman, Jr.
He married first Susan Hatch, second Margaret Beavers.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on
30/31 Jul 1860, Page 844, Family #1095.
Listed as Susan Harman, age 36, born in VA, head of household.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 7 Jul 1870;
Page 375B, Family #301.
Listed as Susan Harman, age 44, born in VA, in household of husband, Daniel
H. Harman.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Susan Hatch Search, 27 Oct 2002, submitted by
Danny Redmond, dredman@san.rr.com.
Ebenezer Hatch; married Elizabeth Sayers, daughter of Alexander and Susannah
Cecil Sayers, on 1 Feb 1825 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughters: Susan, married
Daniel Howard Harman; Dorinda, married William Bays Harman.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Sayers; born on 11 Jan 1808 in Wythe Co, VA; died on 23
Jun 1896 in Webster Co, MO; buried in White Oak Cemetery, Benton Township,
Webster Co, MO.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 376.
Elizabeth Maxwell married William Marrs, raised a family, his sons, William
and Maxwell Marrs, married two sisters, Jennie and Sally Brooks. Maxwell
Marrs and his wife had a family... . William and his wife had no family. The
brothers and their wives are buried in Tazewell Co, VA. The rest of the
Marrs families moved to KY.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 100.
William Mares (sic Marrs) married Sally Brooks on 26 Feb 1835 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 162, page 226.
Listed as head of household, age 43, born in VA.
Ref 1 indicates William and Sally Marrs had no children; however, there is a
William Marrs, age 18, listed in this household. Is this a son? It should be
noted that his age, 18, would have placed his birth before William and
Sally's marriage in 1835. This younger William is not the son of Maxwell and
Jennie Brooks, William Jr's brother. Their son, William, age 12, is listed
in their household.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 376.
Elizabeth Maxwell married William Marrs, raised a family, his sons, William
and Maxwell Marrs, married two sisters, Jennie and Sally Brooks. Maxwell
Marrs and his wife had a family... . William and his wife had no family. The
brothers and their wives are buried in Tazewell Co, VA. The rest of the
Marrs families moved to KY.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 100.
William Mares (sic Marrs) married Sally Brooks on 26 Feb 1835 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 162, page 226.
Listed in household of husband, William Marrs, age 50, born in VA.
4. "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell Co, Virginia", Netti Schreiner-Yantis,
"Tazewell Co Death Records, 1853-1871", page 226/227.
Sally Marrs; died of "lung disease" on 9 Aug 1870; age 70; born in Tazewell
Co, VA; William Marrs, husband, provided the information.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 445.
The Harman Family.
2. "Pedigree Resource File", LDS CD #15, submitted 12 May 2000 by Willard K.
Harman, 586 South Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80219.
Heinrich Adam Harman was born in 1700 in Wurttemburg, Germany; died on 18
Mar 1749 in Giles Co, VA.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 445.
The Harman Family.
2. Internet Web Site, link from www.scioto.org/McDowell/neighborhood.html,
By Laura Larkin, Dillion/Harmon Surname, 21 May 2000.
3. "Pedigree Resource File", LDS CD #15, submitted 12 May 2000 by Willard K.
Harman, 586 South Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80219.
Louisa Katrina Mathias married Heinrich Adam Harman.
Louisa Katrina was born abt 1704; died 18 Mar 1749 on the New River in Giles
Co, VA.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 445.
The Harman Family. Son of Heinrich Adam Harman, Sr. He also had a son, Adam,
and other children who had their home in NC.
1. Internet Web Site, link from www.scioto.org/McDowell/neighborhood.html,
By Laura Larkin, Dillion/Harmon Surname, 21 May 2000.
George Harman born 1727, died Jul 1749
2. "Pedigree Resource File", LDS CD #15, submitted 12 May 2000 by Willard K.
Harman, 586 South Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80219.
George Harman was born in 1727 on Isle of Man; died in Jul 1749.