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(NOTE: It may take four to six weeks to post your message, so please practice patience with me :).

Message dated 2/16/03
Re: Branscome

"I have never been to War W.Va., but my father and my Uncle were born there. My grandfather was a blacksmith there in the very early 1900's. I have a letter written about 1910 from my grandfather who was living in War trying to convince my grandmother to bring their little baby girl and come to War that he had found a place for them to live. Your site is very nice and I enjoyed it. My grandfather's name was Walker Branscome. Deechapman85@yahoo.com."

Message dated 2/15/03
Re: Higgins, Graham

"Wow! ... [some personal information omitted for privacy sake] ... My mother's sister's name was Ruby, she married Kenneth Graham. I have been going through old photos and looking up family names. There are 2 pictures you have posted of folks to the ones I have. I am not sure if some of the photos I have are from my Aunt Ruby [Higgins] Graham's husband's side ... or if they are my Higgins. They do not have info. My grandfather's name was George Higgins. Had a sister named Annie and Minnie? Brothers, Frank, Lee, Andy. Almost all of my photos have something written somewhere on them but the ones that do not sure look like some of yours. You did a great job with this site. Thanks for sharing. If you would like to contact me, please email. Best Regards, Kelly."

Message dated 1/12/03
Re: Potter, Barrett, Stutso, Dykes, Clingenpeel, Linkous

"The people I remember most from my childhood were Helen Potter, Gwen Barrett, Theresa Stutso, Rex Dykes, Theresa Clingenpeel and Johnny Linkous. Have you heard from any of these people? I lived there until I was eleven years old and moved to New Jersey and have lived here since. I remember spending my summers climbing those beautiful mountains. I lived on Beach Hill. Nancy D. Collins."

Message dated 1/6/03
Re: McGlothin

"I was wondering if you had any information on the last name McGlothin. My grandpa was Grandville b.1897 d.1963 and grandma Mazie. My dad and his family grew up in War and grandma lived there until she died in '79. I have visited War a few times and am surprised to find a site dedicated to it. Thanks, you brought back good memories; especially the lake. S.W. McGlothin ."

Message dated 12/18/02
Re: Christian

"Dear Sir or Madam, I am doing research on 1920's/1930's dance band leader Tommy Christian. Simply, I would like to know exactly where and when he was born and where and when he died. I only know he was from South Georgia. Is Tommy Christian related to your family? If not perhaps you could suggest how I could confine my research to a particular Christian family contact or website? I have found it difficult getting on genealogy websites. Thank you. Sincerely, Jerry Rothstein."

Message dated 12/11/02
Re: Day, Cole

"I am looking for a DAY married to a COLE. This is for a friend of mine, Charlotte Parsons Much. She wishes to learn more about her family tree. Her mother is Zora Day and married Paul Parsons. Charlotte was telling me about this or that and working on the family chart. I was surprised to find the info from Doug Harmon (11-27-99). Please help me! Thank you, Kari Kooper."

Message dated 11/24/02
Re: Day

"James Daniel Day had a brother named Joshua Day. I come from the line of James D. Day who married Easter M. Prewett. He also had children with Emarintha (Baker) Woody. Feel free to e-mail if you think I can help. Myra Globuschutz."

Message dated 8/03/00
Re: Cook, Harry

"My Dad Victor Cook of Baytown, Tx. while in the Navy during WWII, went to West Virginia with a buddy named D.R. Harry whom he is now trying to locate. Dad can not remember the town he went to by train but from what he says, it almost has to be the Bluefield area. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Mr. Harry please contact me. Incidentally, Mr. Harry's father is believed to have been a coal miner. The two veterans were based at Camp Perry and Norfolk, Va. Candy Shelton."

Message dated 7/15/00
Re: Day

"My husband is from Giles County, VA. His grandfather also lived and died in Giles County. His grandfather was Thomas Jackson Day, Jr. born in Buckhannon, West VA. His mother was not married when she had him. Her name was Martha Ellen Day. I've had a hard time finding anything on her or her family. No one knows anything. If you have run across this side of the Day family, please let me know. Granddad Day was born November 22, 1897. Thank you so much for your time. Patty Day."

Message dated 7/4/00
Re: Cyphers

"My family is out of Russell County Virginia. Harvey Cifers married to Margaret Price, their children were Andrew, Richard, David, James, Nancy, Sarah, and Polly. Have found spelling different depending on where you look: Cifers, Cyfers, Cyphers. May be some help to you. If you find anything on Harvey Cifers please share. Thanks, Tara Cifers Cannada."

Message dated 6/4/00
Re: Graham, Frazier

"Please contact me if your Grahams connect with mine: Hannah Graham, born before 1770, died 1827, m.John Frazier, lived in Carter Co., TN. Unknown where Hannah lived before moving to Carter Co or who her parents were. Enjoyed your site! Mary Coleman."

Message dated 6/1/00
Re: Day, Parsons

"Your site is so huge! I see familiar names everywhere. My father is Ora Parsons and his mother Ella Mae Day was sister to Jane Day?? There's so much I don't know. I just know your ancesters are mine too! I am gonna research your site and I'll send you info of what I have. Im so glad you have this site! Ill keep in touch! Deborah Parsons Silcox." (Some personal information has been omitted from this message).

Message dated 5/24/00
Re: Bell, Bertrem, Baker, Lucas

"I am looking for family links to Rosa Anne Bell b. December 5, 1866 d. 1953 in Bluefield, W.VA. daughter of John Bell and Barbara Bertrem who are reported to be immigrants from Ireland. Siblings of Rosa include: Denniston Bell, Mary Bell, Margaret Bell, John Bell. Rosa married Charles Thomas Baker b. Dec. 31, 1856 in Montgomery County, VA son of Edward c. Baker and Catherine Lucas. Thanks to the lady who provided this site! Joe Lance."

Message dated 5/06/00
Re: Parsons, Day, Whittemore

"Hi Benita, My name is Liz Parsons. My husband is the ggrandson of George Day and Maggie Day. Somehow George was related to Mac Day. Our Family has always thought they were brothers? My husband's name is Andy Parsons, raised in War, W.Va. His father was Ora Parsons, and Mother was Ruth Gautnly Parsons. Ora was the son of Frillen Parsons and Ella Day Parsons Whittemore. After Frillen was killed by another Day relative, Ella married Ernest Whittemore. Ella is buried in the Big Creek Cemetery. Our family has really enjoyed spreading your site around, and we have found info here that we didn't have. My husband loved seeing the hole-in-the-wall again. He visits a sister who still lives in War. Have you run across these Days in your search? Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Liz Parsons."

Message dated 4/24/00
Re: Law, Kerley

"I was born in McDowell County. My Grandparents were Ernest and Sarah Law of War and Clinton and Mary Kerley of Berwind. Any information about these families would be appreciated. I'm trying to find out what happened to the Law's house in War. It was a big green house with white trim on the hill above Warriormines Road and below William Pokey road that went up the hill. There was a creek below the property. The house was directly up the hill from the old company store. I spent many hours walking in the hills and would love to hear from anyone up there. Kristin Kerley Rossi."

Message dated 4/12/00
Re: Witt, Whitt, Walls, Adkins

"I am searching [for] anyone who may know something about a Martha Jane Witt or Whitt who married a Walls, Jasper I think. Who were her parents and what state did they come from? Martha Jane known as Jane had a daughter named Cora Ann who married John Kelly Adkins. Did she have other children? Also, John Kelly was married before he married Cora. I am also looking for his first wife. HOP42057@aol.com."

Message dated 1/21/00
Re: Alls, Shutt

"I would like any information anyone can give me on Ellen Alls. Lived in Mercer County, WVa. Married a Shutt. Probably born before WV became a state. If you have any info please email me, as I do not always check the message boards. Thank you and may God bless. Lenna."

Message dated 1/16/00
Re: Day, Cyphers

"Hi, I have found a few photos of Days in my Grandmothers pictures. I will get my son to try to scan them and send, but they are old and faded. But we will try tomorrow. My Father was Thomas Jefferson Cyphers born 12-27-1882 in Smythe County VA. His parents-George Washington Cyphers and Marilda or Matilda Christian Cyphers (from Bandy VA.) George's parents were Amos and Frances Cyphers and I think he had a brother - Augustus (there is a grave for Augustus Cyphers in Smythe County Va.) Which is near Saltville, VA. I know that my Dad used to go to English and War my Uncle Jim Cyphers lived at War and was in the Legislature). When I have time I will hunt up more of the info and send to you. Take care Roberta."

Message dated 1/12/00
Re: Cyphers

"Please send me any info you have on the branch of Cyphers that came from Southwest VA. My Grandparents were Thomas Jefferson Cyphers and Roberta Lowe Cyphers. Any info will be appreciated. Andrea Joan Cyphers Jones."

Message dated 1/5/00
Re: Cyfers/Cyphers

"My great grandmother was Louisa Cyfers/Cyphers (West Virginia). Her Father was Calvin Cyfers. Looking for information on the Cyphers family in Virginia and West Virginia. Thanks. Suzanne Weegar"

Message dated 1/5/00
Re: Basham, Shutt, Taylor, Walker

"I have been researching my ansestors. I have had good fortune in tracing 5, 3 have totally eluded all efforts as if they never existed. If anyone can give me a lead or help, I would greatly appreciate it. The ones I can't find anything on are: Lewis Allen Basham, married Mary Francis Shutt (another one) and Ardelia Taylor, who married Charles Willie Jasper Walker. I have a book that goes back almost forever on the Walkers, but can't find anything on Ardelia Taylor. If anyone has any info on these 3 great-grandparents, I would appreciate it. I think I have hit every web site, some I wish I hadn't and these 3 just are not to be found. You may email me or list a message. Email would be better, since I sometimes go extended time without checking the message boards, due to my illness (disabiling). Either would be a blessing though. Thanks and may God bless you. Lenna"

Message dated 11/20/99
Re: Cypher

"I am doing research on the Cypher family from Michigan. Hiram Cypher was my great grandfather. His grave is in the Millington cemetary. He was married to Pheobe Mond who was born May 7, 1770 and died Nov. 13, 1850. I would really appreciate any information on this person or this family line. Hiram Cypher"

Message dated 11/18/99
Re: Day (Specifically Jane Day)

"At first I was not gonna say anything till I saw that she had twins and was also part indian. I am researching days that are Indian. My gggrandmother was Millie whose mother was named Brite Day. Well you stated she had a set of twins, well ... twins were very common you see Millie had several sets of twins. Just thought it might connect somehow. If I do run across Jane I will let you know. I was wondering also with the name Jane. Millie named my greatgandmother Jane too. Several little connections nothing positive just thought I would let you know. I also have a picture and am not sure if it is Millie or Brite Day. Lisa"

Message dated 10/25/99
Re: Cyphers

"I have a large Cyphers file? Rich Mueller"

Message dated 9/21/99
Re: Brewster and Pence

"My husband is a descendant of Patience Brewster who married Thomas Prence. Dell410"