Roane County Historical Society, Inc.

Meetings: August Meeting

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:26:58 -0400

When:	Thursday 26 August 2010, 07:00 PM
Where:	Roane County Library 110 Parking Plaza Spencer, WV 25276
What:	Monthly meeting of the Roane County Historical Society

Articles: Harold L. Donahue (1928-2009)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:50:00 -0400

Tribune/Chronicle - 10-9-2009

LIBERTY (Ohio)- Harold L. Donahue, 81, of Liberty, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Liberty Health Care.

Harold was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Lost Creek, W.Va., a son of Andrew J. and Lona E. Jones Donahue.

He retired from from Valley Mold & Iron and was a member of Liberty Assembly of God Church, Girard.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy S. Small Donahue; a daughter, Dawna D. Gettings of Vienna; a son, Harold L. ''Rink'' Donahue II; a sister, Clella ''Kay'' Diceglie of Warren; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.

Private services were held at Blackstone Funeral Home.
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Sister, Mrs. Clella Diceglie, is a member of the Roane County Historical Society, Inc.

Forums: death in 1938

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:50:48 -0400

Posted by: loriteacher
I know this is going way back but someone must remember something terrible that happened in Spencer in 1938 or possibly 1937: My dad, who is now 78, spent the first 5 years of his life in or around Spenser. His father was John Oblick
and his mother was Sarah Frances Drain Dodge Oblick. The story goes that my grandparents up and moved out of Spenser in the middle of the night in 1938, moved to California and changed their surname to Sitz, never to return to West Virginia ever again.
My grandmother was very close to her sister and they never spoke again. My late aunt Dorothy corresponded with Robert L. Wards'mother in the late 60s but never mentioned the mystery
of the name change and sudden disappearance of the entire Oblick family. If anyone has any information that could shed
some light on this strange story, we would be ever so grateful.
Lori Sitz Teacher

Photos: Okie & Louie Good

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:48:41 -0400

By Bernard Taylor in Lupardus Cemetery
Okie & Louie Good Lupardus Cementary Left Fork of Big Creek or Trace Fork 877 More Photos to be added soon

Photos: Parker Baby Floyd & Mamie Parker walton

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:46:51 -0400

By Bernard Taylor in Cemeteries
This is a Marker of a Daughter of Floyd and Mamie Parker on Poca River Walton update will soon be added

Photos: Lupardus Cementary

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:18:58 -0400

By Bernard Taylor in Lupardus Cemetery
Lupardus Cementary Located Left Fork of Big Creek or off of Trace Fork at 877 Near Gandeeville,Lupardus,Good,Parker,There are some stones no names Appear to be children one known unmarked child other stones with names will be added soon Sumitted by Bernard Taylor Great Grandson of Okie & Louie Good

Links: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:17:14 -0400

Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
Submitted by: Richard Griffith
From the Dr. William M. Scholl Center for American History and Culture and The Newberry Library comes this comprehensive atlas of county formations and boundary changes covering the entire United States. The Interactive Map feature allows you to see the county boundaries on any given date.

Surnames: by dfleshman

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

FLESHMAN
CROMWELL

Forums: Re: I.N. ROSS IN ULER

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 13:48:09 -0400

Posted by: mark
Judy thanks for the info.Isaac Newton Ross would have been my grandfathers uncle.My grandfather is Phil McKinley Ross son of Millard F. Ross.

Forums: Re: I.N. ROSS IN ULER

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:04:12 -0400

Posted by: JudyHildreth
In Bishops History of Roane County:
Isaac Newton Ross married Elizabeth Tawney, daughter of the pioneer family of Tawney's of Upper Sandy, and made a good farm and raised a family of children on it. His first public service was that of school teacher, which he followed the first years of his young manhood; was a member of the county board of teachers' examiners several times, about the years 1881-82-83; was elected and served one term, four years, as Commissioner of the County Court, its president for the year 1907 or 1908, during which time the court began the erection of iron bridges and a general imporvement of the county roads.
Judy

Forums: I.N. ROSS IN ULER

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:42:32 -0400

Posted by: mark
on my grandfathers army registration card from 1919 it has trade or occupation he had farming and it had by whom employed and he had filled in i.n.ross located in uler in roane co.w.va.i am looking for any info. on i.n. ross was it a business,farm, person?
mark

Articles: Report from June 24, 2010 Society Meeting

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:20:00 -0400

Historical Society receives Governor’s Community Participation Grant

The Roane County Historical Society, Inc. met on Thursday, June 24, 2010 in the Roane County Library downstairs meeting room.

The meeting was called to order by Rick Greathouse, President. Jack Nida led the opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was recited.
Susan Tucker, Recording Secretary, pro tem, read the minutes of the May meeting, which were approved unanimously.

Carol Board-Westfall gave the Treasurer’s report.

Linda Cottrell Liss, Membership/Corresponding Secretary, reported the gain of one member for a total membership of 192. Dues, $12, for the 2010-11 fiscal year are payable at this time. She also reported that the “Historic Buildings in Spencer, WV” brochure has been reprinted, with 100 being sent to the WV Welcome Center at Williamstown, WV per their request.

Old Business:
Susan Tucker reported that a digital photo frame loaded with past genealogy fair photos has been placed at the Roane County Library to help promote the society and the fair. She has ordered two additional digital frames to display photos during this year’s fair.
Susan suggested that a FaceBook on-line site for the Roane County Historical Society be established. With general approval of those present, Susan will take care of this. Also, it was suggested that perhaps older issues of “The Journal” newsletter be posted to the society’s website. Guidelines need to be drawn up with regard to this proposal.

There is no further report on the Essay Contest Scholarship at this time.

Society member & Roane Co. Delegate, Bob Ashley, presented a 2010 grant award certificate to the society representing a $3,000 Governor’s Community Participation Grant received recently. This is the second year the society has been awarded the grant.
The Society needs to identify additional homes or buildings in the area that were built in or before 1910 for possible recognition with a plaque as we did with the 2009 grant. It was also suggested that perhaps the society recognize the late Congressman, Harry C. Woodyard, [1867-1929]. Woodyard, who served nine terms, was the only U. S. Congressman from Roane County.

A nominating committee, Susan Tucker, Linda Liss and Jack Nida, will prepare & present a slate of officers for the 2010-11 year at the July 22nd meeting for election.

It was noted that several previously unread Roane County cemeteries have been identified and read. There are many updates needed for already read & published cemeteries. Perhaps it is time to compile an additional “Cemeteries of Roane County, WV” volume.

The meeting adjourned with a 17th Birthday Celebration of the R. C. H. S. Refreshments were served to, Carol Board-Westfall, Rick Greathouse, Susan Tucker, Jack and Jean Nida, Hazel Gandee, Bob Ashley and Linda Cottrell Liss.

Comments and/or questions may be directed to Linda Cottrell Liss, Corresponding Secretary, at WVRoots@aol.com

Forums: Re: info on davidson w ross or reese a ross

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:30:57 -0400

Posted by: Richard Griffith
I don't have any firsthand knowledge of this family, but be sure to check this history of the Ross family from Bishop's on the Roane County WVGenWeb site. Also, see this Don Norman file on the Decendants of Rease A. Ross on the Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants site.

Two things I'll mention regarding getting information from you elder living relatives.

First, take every chance you can to interview them, and don't wait. You never know when the chance will be gone forever. I've made that mistake.

Second, if at all possible, take a paper copy of your research and encourage them to look at it. The visual aids can stimulate memories and connections. While asking directly about someone may draw a blank look or a shake of the head, seeing the same name in a family chart can bring out something like "Oh, that was Uncle ... He used to..."

Good luck in your searches.

Meetings: October Meeting

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:09:07 -0400

October Meeting

When:	Thursday 28 October 2010, 07:00 PM
Where:	Roane County Library 110 Parking Plaza Spencer, WV 25276
What:	Monthly meeting of the Roane County Historical Society

Meetings: November Meeting

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:07:21 -0400

November Meeting

When:	Thursday 18 November 2010, 07:00 PM
Where:	Roane County Library 110 Parking Plaza Spencer, WV 25276
What:	Monthly meeting of the Roane County Historical Society

Meetings: September Meeting

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:05:34 -0400

September Meeting

When:	Thursday 23 September 2010, 07:00 PM
Where:	Roane County Library 110 Parking Plaza Spencer, WV 25276
What:	Monthly meeting of the Roane County Historical Society

Meetings: August Meeting

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:03:52 -0400

August Meeting

When:	Thursday 26 August 2010, 07:00 PM
Where:	Roane County Library 110 Parking Plaza Spencer, WV 25276
What:	Monthly meeting of the Roane County Historical Society

Articles: May 27th Historical Society Meeting

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 18:40:00 -0400

Historical Society Adopts a Log at Fort Randolph

On Thursday, May 27, 2010, 7:00 p.m., members of the Roane County Historical Society, Inc. gathered at the Roane County Library, lower level, for their regular monthly meeting. Rick Greathouse, President, called the meeting to order & welcomed those present. Jack Nida led an opening prayer and the pledge to the American flag was recited.
Susan Tucker, Secretary pro tem, read the minutes from the April meeting which were approved. Minutes from the March meeting were also approved.
Carol Board-Westfall gave the treasurer’s report of receipts and disbursements for the month of May 2010.
Linda Liss, Membership and Corresponding Secretary reported that we received four new members in April-May and reports one member’s death, bringing the current membership to 191. Annual dues are due by June 30th. Members are urged to check the mailing label on their last newsletter to confirm their individual expiration date. She also brought the membership up-to-date on correspondence she had received. One in particular from the West Virginia Welcome Center at Williamstown, WV requested 100 of the Historic Buildings in Spencer, WV brochure to display at the Welcome Center. A motion was made and approved to have additional brochures printed to take care of the request.
Carol Cronin, Newsletter Editor, reported that the Volume 17 – Summer issue of “The Journal” is a work in progress and should be ready to take to the printer soon.
Carol Board-Westfall reported that two new books have been added to the society’s library: (1) “Images of America – Wirt Co., WV” by Richard Lowe, (2) “Marking Our Past – WV Historical Highway Markers” published by the State of WV.
We were reminded of the 16th Annual Roane County Genealogy Fair to be held on Saturday, September 25th at the Heritage Center Community Building in Spencer. Additional details will be announced after the June meeting.
There was nothing further to report on the 2011 Genealogy/History Essay Contest Scholarship at this time.
Susan Tucker presented an idea of using Digital Photo Frames loaded with photos of past Genealogy Fairs as an advertisement of the upcoming Fair. She has one loaded with photos and will place it at a strategic Spencer area to announce and advertise this up-coming annual event.
Rick encouraged members to visit the West Virginia GenWeb site, that the site has some recently added features and the Roane County Historical Society’s web site can be located at wvroane.org. We were also reminded that the Roane County Library’s web site has a listing of individual family histories that can be accessed in the Society’s library on the building’s lower level.
Rick Greathouse reported that he attended a war reenactment at Fort Randolph, in Point Pleasant, WV recently. While there he learned that the palisade timbers around the fort are deteriorating and need to be replaced. To that effort an Adopt-a-Log Campaign is in progress. The R. C. H. S. voted to adopt a log in memory of Roane Countian and Revolutionary War veteran, Samuel Tanner. A plaque with the names of donors will be located in the fort’s trading post.
The nominating committee for the R. C. H. S. will meet in June to nominate officers for 2010-11. The election will take place in July 2010.
The meeting adjourned with refreshments being served to those present: Susan Tucker, Carol Board-Westfall, Patty Wyatt, Rick Greathouse, Jack and Jean Nida, Hazel Gandee, Linda Liss, Denver Gandee, and Carol Cronin.
The Society’s annual birthday party will be held at the conclusion of the June 24th meeting. Members are urged to attend and guests are always welcome.

Articles: OB - Stella J. Tanner Anderson

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:10:00 -0400

Times Record - Thurs., 3 June 2010 p. 6A

Stella J. Anderson, 79, of Spencer, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston after an extended illness.
She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Elbert Madison and Cleora Starcher Tanner. She was a homemaker. She was a former employee of the Hughes Drug Store fountain, and a former member of the Linden Homemakers Club. She was also a member of Spencer Advent Christian Church, American Legion Post 21 Auxiliary and the Roane County Historical Society.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Willis E. Anderson of Spencer; children, David H. Anderson of Walton, Marlena Anderson Daily of Savannah, Ga., Jerry Willis Anderson of Peniel and Lena Mae Burgess and Barbara S. DeWeese, both of Spencer; a sister, Helen Howard of Reedy; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Waybright; and brothers, Hershel and Arlie Tanner.
Service was Sunday at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. Garry L. Bowen officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

Stella was a long-time member of the Roane County Histoical Society, Inc. We extend our sincere sympathy to her husband, Willis, and family.

Links: Roane County WVGenWeb

Fri, 21 May 2010 17:15:01 -0400

Roane County WVGenWeb
Submitted by: Richard Griffith
The WVGenWeb project site for Roane County. Includes family histories, cemetery listing, research queries and more.

The Roane County WVGenWeb project is now sponsored by the Roane County Historical Society.