I am looking for the father and mother of my Grandfather Reverand Henry John Simpkins, whom was born in West Virginia on 14 March 1985, died in Jolo, McDowell County West Virginia on 21 Sept 1954. Henry married Minity Ellis on 1 Jan 1906 in Logan County WV. On a copy of his marriage records, it shows that his father was H. Simpkins and his Mother was M. Mounts. I have censuses that back date me to 1910 where he was living with his father in law Phillip Ellis Senior. I have not been able to trace him further back in time. I know that he said that his daddy was also born in West Virginia, but I cannot find out anything! If someone would give me some information it would be greatly appreicated. Thank you Alan!
В 1919-25 годах старший брат моего дедушки, Иван Матвеевич Арцишевский ( родился 19.09.1860 г. в сенненском уезде Могилёвской губернии), с частью семьи эмигрировал в Америку. Родители Ивана: отец Матвей Леонович Арцишевский (р.1829 г.) , мать Гудзиловская Антонина. В семье были: сёстры Марьяна и Констанция, младший брат Михаил (родился 22.03.1863 г., умер в 1919 году). В России ( по неподтверждённым данным) остался сын Владислав, расстрелянный НКВД в 1937 году. Прошу откликнуться потомков Ивана.
It looks like there are numerous families researching the McKinney's on ancestry.com. Do you have a tree published on ancestry? I'd be happy to pass the information onto you if you don't.
No I do not use Ancestry but I have heard many people say they like it. I just started My Heritage a few weeks ago. I got interested because of the free FTB download and then I upgraded to Premium. I beginning to think I shoud have invested in Ancestry instead. How do you think they compare?
I realize "McKinney" is probably a very common name but I feel the first names of "Noah" and "Myles" make these two people not so common.
Any opinions, suggestions or real info would be appreciated. Trying to help my wife get started with her TREE.
There are numerous people researching your McKinney's. I enjoy Ancestry because of the incredible amount of information available both from original source information i.e. census records, draft cards, town directories etc AND from other families that have publicly published their info. Of course, it is best to try and verify user-input information.
With that said, I can provide you the information published along with numerous census records for Noah's family.
Noah L. McKinney born 19 April 1959 in West Virginia to Joseph McKinney.( Joseph born 1829 in Virginia ) and Judith (Judy) Mowery or Malory born 1833. Joseph and Judy were married 28 Aug 1849.
Joseph and Judy appear on the 1850 census in Virginia.District 22, Harrison, Virginia
Joseph McKinney born 1829 in Virginia; Judy McKinney born 1833 in Virginia. His occupation is farmer.
1870 Cenus West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
Joseph 40, Juda 37, Martha 17, Floyd, 15, Amaziah 13, Noah 12, Joseph 7, Elizabeth 4, Mary 1...Their last name is spelled Mc Kinney.
The family is also found in the 1880 census in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia Joseph 15; Judith 49; A McKinney 23; NL (your Noah) age 21; Jos McKinney 19; E McKinney 15; Mary McKinney 12; Charter McKinney 8. Joseph was born in Virginia; both of his parents were born Virginia. The same for Judith.
1900 Census
Joseph and Judith are still living in West Union, Doddrige, with their daughter Elizabeth Hyde and her son, Ira Hyde.
Joseph McKinney is the son of Thomas McKinney Oct 1772 Loudon, Virginia and died 22 NOv 1856 in Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia. His mother was Catherine Hoff born about 1796. Thomas was married prior to marrying Catherine but they were married 28 July 1816 in Loudon, Virginia. The marriage record for Thomas and Catherine is recorded in the Virginia Marriages 1740-1850. Thomas first marriage is recorded in the US and International Marriage record 1560-1900. This gives Thomas's date and location of birth.
Many of these trees then list Noah's marriage to Alberta Russell. They show two children born to them Raymond Russell (1893-1963) and Myles Stanley (1898-1975)
There is a lot of information about this line...including the siblings of Noah. If you would like to send me your direct email I can forward it to several of the tree owners.
Looking for any information about the Cloussons in W. Virginia. I believe my grandmother is related to this surname. I would also be interested in the origin of the name.
This particular spelling: Clousson seems to be unique to West Virginia. Others whom I suspect are relatives would be Alma, and Nettie Lee.
I think Clousson, is either from Germany,or Denmark. Britsh variatins include Clawson which is a Scottish name. If anyone can provide information I would greatly appreciate it.
My Grandfather Robert Johnson Black American born in Virginia apx late 1800's recently I had info passed to me that his parents were Robert and Alice Johnson born apx 1850's Virginia America, I had heard possibly his father was called Robert but had no other info on his family, he came to the UK in Jan 1917 and went on to marry my Grandmother Rosina Drake (Nee Barber) she was white British.
I have some militry info on him, what would be the best way to confirm Alice and Robert were his parents and also find out more info on him, as he died when my father was only about 2 years old, I have a picture of him and also I believe one of his father.
