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Emory C. Metger of Ridgeley, WV 1943

drbrownlee — 2013-04-14 22:48:25Z

Emory is pictured in the Torque, yearbook of the 43-J training class of flight cadets at Pecos Army Air Field. He is a flight cadet in Squadron 11. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Mineral County Record book

vmwp70 — 2013-03-15 03:59:14Z

I remember seeing them when looking for my 3 William Welch men. Do a search in your regular search box for Lucy Cundiff,wife of Wm. Welch, Hampshire, VA. I see lots of info on my other screen right now. Maybe it will help you. or I can copy and paste it to you if I had your reg. e-mail addy. Have you tried using LDS site for searching. I had lots of luck there on my lines.

Mineral County Record book

ljanemitakides — 2013-03-14 21:57:33Z

I need to obtain copies of a transfer of "property" byJohn Cundiff, Sr., which supposedly appears on Book 32, p 163, July 4, 1835. from John Wm Cundiff my grandson and son of Wesley Cundiff of Hampshire County, One black man... in the possession of Wm Welch my son-in-law." I looked at the microfilm at LVA and somehow Book 32 is missing from the microfilm. Where else could I obtain copies? This is the only document I can find proving the Lucy Cundiff, wife of William Welch, as the daughter of John Cundiff.

Re: Mary Angeline Whetzel Fink 1889-1916 ANY INFO ANYTHING

cpf55 — 2013-01-10 00:31:31Z

Thank You- I do TRULY APPRECIATE you searching.

she died January 21, 1916- her name is recorded in death records as Angeline Fink. She died 2 days after giving birth.

I do know that her mother Matilda Whetzel is buried in
Sperry Run United Methodist Church Cemetery- Hardy County, WV
as is a sister Elizabeth Fink.

Thanks for help.

Re: Mary Angeline Whetzel Fink 1889-1916 ANY INFO ANYTHING

GenieRagan — 2013-01-09 23:31:30Z

I will give a try on NewspaperArchive to see if anything is there. I did check WV vitals and neither she nor mother/father died in WV (at least they are not listed there). I'll see if I can find anything on them and let you know. I did a quickie on NA but she didn't come up. Sometimes you have to do a page by page. Do you have a dod for her other than year?

Genie
OurBrickWalls.com

Re: Mary Angeline Whetzel Fink 1889-1916 ANY INFO ANYTHING

cpf55 — 2013-01-09 00:27:09Z

Thanks for searching for me, I'm actually the one that "manages" that memorial. Cornelius Whetzel is my Gr Gr Grandfather. I have all the pieces but ONE- where Mary Angeline Whetzel-Fink is buried. Hoping one day -I'll know.
Again Thanks -much Appreciated.

Re: Mary Angeline Whetzel Fink 1889-1916 ANY INFO ANYTHING

GenieRagan — 2013-01-08 17:22:12Z

found cornelius on findagrave which has some info on children, census etc.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=60...

Genie
Editor by Default
OurBrickWalls.ocm

Mary Angeline Whetzel Fink 1889-1916 ANY INFO ANYTHING

cpf55 — 2013-01-06 18:39:05Z

searching for any info/lead to Mary Angeline Whetzel Fink 1881-1916 daughter of Cornelius Whetzel & Matilda Baker-wife of Samuel R Fink - she died 2 days after giving birth in 1916. would very much like to know where she is buried.
Thanks.

Re: John Frederick Starkey and Mary Elizabeth Chaney / Cheney. WVa. - Athens Co., Oh.

mutcdg — 2012-11-28 04:15:43Z

Hi. I can help with some recent descendents. My name is Diane Mutchler Glasby b. Jan 8, 1962. My mom was Carol Starkey Mutchler (b. 1936) Her Dad was Guy C Starkey (b. Dec 8 1905) and his dad was George Starkey, who is John Frederick's son.

Guy's brothers and sisters were Vernon, Verona, Fern, Ray, and Edna. Guy was born in Guysville. I met George when I was little in Guysville. He seemed like a nice old man, although my mom said he had improved a lot with age. He worked for the railroad.

My mom was an only child. Her mom was Emma Clark b. 1905.Guy and Emma Starkey are buried in Union cemetery Columbus Ohio.

Let me know if you need any details.

Re: TO ALL FAMILY OF B.C. TRENUM

JohnCTranum49 — 2012-09-04 16:42:04Z

Contact me at tranumj6179@gmail.com as I have some information. Burbridge was my Great Grandfather.

Re: John Stewart's Tavern, Short Gap

joedorseyx2 — 2012-08-20 13:06:31Z

Tammy...Hello, I have three recent photos of the Stewarts Tavern in Short Gap West Virginia....I can send them to you if you email me using your email address, I am at;
jdirishman@hotmail.com

Bluefield Bailey Telegraph newspaper

mandsdietz — 2012-08-03 18:24:38Z

seek obituary for William Frederick Dietz who died August 27, 1948. possibly the Bluefield Bailey Telegraph newspaper would have that information. can someone assist me with a connection to this newspaper? or provide information on how to obtain an obit. from 1948? greatly appreciate any assistance. thank you, s

Re: STEWARD family in Keyser

pophartman3217 — 2012-07-30 16:40:19Z

Hi Tammy,

I have a little info; had much more at one time, but two years ago, my computer got a major virus that wiped out nearly everything. Have had to rebuild my files, including my ancestry file. I continue to rebuild from a large box of information, a lot of which is handwritten from distant relatives that I contacted over the last 20 years. I have a handwritten document from Cora Melissa (Hartman) Steward who was married to Simon Henry Stewad - this was given to me by my late aunt (died this year at age 88) about 8 years ago. Cora wrote it out at the request of her father, David Wesley Hartman, many years before. It lists all of Cora and Simon's children and some of their spouses. For Simon Henry Steward, I have that his father was Samuel Steward (b. 1843) mar. Barbara Riggleman (b. 1859). She was his second wife, as he was a widower when he married her. Had his first wife and children, etc., at one time but they are lost now and I have to rebuild from handwritten records in my box/file (it's quite large). I have Samuel's father as William and his wife as Anna. Fred William Steward (1/13/1913) mar. Beatrice Grace Stanley (12/25/1938).
Does any of this help??
please reply to pophartman@yahoo.com

John Hartman

Re: John Stewart's Tavern, Short Gap

tswaney28 — 2012-07-30 14:06:22Z

Could you please send me a copy of the Stewarts Tavern?

Tammy

Re: STEWARD family in Keyser

tswaney28 — 2012-07-30 14:01:31Z

Could you please send me all the information you have on the Steward/Stewart family tree?

Tammy

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-28 18:29:40Z

I wish I had more info on the Cundiffs. If I come across any, I will pass on. A few years back I was able to visit the old home during the civil war time of William Welch. Not much left of it. There are graves in the woods behind the house.

Re: Welch Family - new research

ljanemitakides — 2012-07-28 17:30:41Z

By the way, if you have any Cundiff research, I'd love to have that, too. Very sparse materials, especially concerning Lucy.

Re: Welch Family - new research

ljanemitakides — 2012-07-28 17:28:52Z

I have been looking for the Bible of William Welch for years. Last I can track down, it was in the possession of Vernon "Pete" Welch who died in a nursing home. It was transcribed in the 1930's for the DAR application of Pearl MOtt,but no photocopies back then, of course.

I am the State Registrar for Ohio, for the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. This Bible would constitute documentation for many of the facts stated in your email, especially John D.'s birthday and marriage date. I have never been able to find any other source for them, except people quoting the Bible records. My father, a great-grandson of William Ferdinand Welch, John D's son, actually remembered the Bible. I'd give anything to have photocopies!

If you have any other documentation for the dates of John D's birth or marriage, I'd love to have copies. Also, what does the D stand for? Alternate sources list Day and Devenport, but I've never seen anything.

Incidentally, I've been working on the Cundiff line, and sorting them out. They are a VERY old line, with wonderful intermarriages with some of the oldest families in Virginia. The Bible would be a great confirmation "Preacher Billy's" marriage, too. The list of marriages performed by Rev. William Welch does not include any of his own children by the way -- if you check dates, ages, etc. -- because it was an accounting list of what he was PAID to perform marriages. Great list, but doesn't help with John D. Welch and Sarah Jane Duling.

Re: Welch Family - new research

DaisyLady994 — 2012-07-28 13:50:05Z

Would you know of a Clannie or clancie Welch from the W.va area?

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-27 21:05:17Z

Hello, I have Rev. William Welch marrying Lucy cundiff June 4,1804 Hampshire co.Va. children: Sarah Ann, Abijah,John,Hiran,Elizabeth,Mary Ellen, Lavina,William, Harriett. Rev. William Welch's second wife was Mary Klipstein: Children were: Elmira,Louis,Nancy,Henrietta,Laura,Oliver,James,Edgar.

John Welch I have listed bornOct. 28,1805 in Hampshire co. va. He married Jane duling Oct. 29,1929 Hampshire co.

Thomas Stuebin Welch was born 1800 and married Rev. William Welch's sister, Charity Welch. Thomas and Charity had a son John Alexander Welch born sept 8, 1842 and died 1924. Someone has a Welch bible out there that should list the children of Rev. William Welch.

Re: Welch Family - new research

bkellner — 2012-07-27 20:11:19Z

Thanks again.

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-27 19:50:07Z

Hello, I found the marriage record! George Welsh age27, Allegany co.,MD. He was a resident of Clearfield Pa. He was a Butcher. He married Minnie Rawlings age 20. Date: December 26, 1900 Frostburg Maryland. Rev. Harry Gelker of the Presp. church

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-27 18:43:40Z

I believe they lived in Cumberland when they were married. Try Allegany co. Maryland

Re: Welch Family - new research

bkellner — 2012-07-27 18:22:49Z

Thanks alot.

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-27 18:04:03Z

Hello, Minnie Rawlings, Welch was called aunt Min. Her real name was Ida. she was born in Ridgeville, West Virginia 11/5/1875. She had a brother Robert Wilson Rawlings and another brother Jesse Thadius Rawlings. Jesse had special needs. Her sisters were, Lucy (El),Meta and Lilly. Lilly died at 7 months old. Minnie's parents, Elijah Rawlings and Hester Ann Welch were first cousins. I am sure I seen on line somewhere Minnies marriage record to George Welch. I will keep hunting to see what I can find.

Re: Welch Family - new research

bkellner — 2012-07-27 17:15:06Z

Thanks Debra,
Would you happen to have an obituary for George Welch (died 1949)? Also, I am trying to find him in the 1900 census. His wife Minnie was still counted with her parents in 1900, but no George. I don't see how George could possibly be related to Minnie's Welch relatives, but i'll keep looking. Thanks, Bob Kellner bkellner@kellfire.com.

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-27 17:06:46Z

Hello, My husbands clan is very much related to your Welch clan. Benjamin Rawlings had a daughter, Julia who married Benjamin Welch. Then Benjamins grandson, Peter married Lauranna Welch. Peter Rawlings had two sons that married Welch's. They were, Elijah Rawlings married Hester Ann Welch, daughter of Thomas Stuebin Welch and Isaac Rawlings married Fredericka Welch. Peter Rawlings is buried on the Welch Farm. There are other graves on that farm that the cattle have broken up the head stones. Peter's is the only one standing. My husband and I are now retired and want so very much to preserve these graves. We are almost certain that the old Benjamin Rawlings and his wife Julia Newcomb are buried in that area too. Does anyone know how we can work on this? These graves are behind and to the left of the Welch Family cemetary that is fenced in on the farm. The George Welch that married Minnie Rawlings, daughter of Elijah Rawlings and Hester Ann Welch may not be related, but these others are.

Re: Welch Family - new research

ljanemitakides — 2012-07-27 14:17:01Z

The Welches of Hampshire County/Mineral County, WV descend from Major John Welch, who was a Sheriff and Gentleman of the Quorum in Anne Arundel County, MD in the mid-1600's. Would be far removed from a Welch who immigrated in the mid-1800's. However, there is a possible Rawlings connection. The Rawlings connection is not part of my family, so I haven't researched it, but others certainly have. Be sure and look at the Mineral County forum, too.

Re: Welch Family - new research

DebraRawlings97 — 2012-07-26 15:14:44Z

Hi, I'd be glad to help. I wondered too if George Welch was part of the Welch clan in va/wv. Minnie is buried in Valesumit, MD. Methodist cemetery

Re: Welch Family - new research

bkellner — 2012-07-26 03:23:32Z

Hello, Perhaps you can help me with my family tree research. My great-grandmother was Margery Ann Welch, born in Clearfield County Pa in 1858. Her brother George Welch (1867-1949) moved to Allegany County Md and married Minnie Rawlings (1885-1961) daughter of a Elijah Rawlings and Welch. Margery and George's father came from Ireland, but i am trying to figure out if there is a connection between the Clearfield County Pa Welchs and your Va/WV Welchs or if it is just a coincidence. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bob Kellner

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

aezepp — 2012-07-09 22:08:34Z

Thanks so much. I messaged her on Facebook and I think she might try to call or contact me this evening. I was so happy when I heard she was planning this reunion - I can only imagine all of the time, effort and resources she put into this. It was greatly appreciated and I'm happy to do anything I can to help. :)

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

kms40719 — 2012-07-09 21:56:33Z

I do not think Frances would mind. I can ask her if you want as she is my sister.

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

aezepp — 2012-07-09 02:20:29Z

I would definitely be interested in volunteering to plan a reunion for next year if that is okay with Frances. She did an amazing job and I so appreciate all of her effort and hard work (as do we all I am sure)! My cousin who lives in the area would be able to help me as well. It's the least we can do to say thanks for hosting a great reunion!

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

kms40719 — 2012-07-08 21:44:55Z

Perhaps something you all could do to thank Frances is to get some people together to host another reunion next year. It was a lot of work for Frances, and it would be nice to have a new group of people organizing another reunion. Frances did a great job.

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

aezepp — 2012-07-08 19:13:30Z

My email address is aezepp@gmail.com. Feel free to email any time. :)

I was working on some things last night, Hulda J. Tranum and family, and it took me about 6 hours to go through it all - and that was just one of Burbridge's and Sarah's children! You're right - the misspellings make it a lot harder to research. I actually had to look up Census records by location and then match the name because the spelling was so off it wouldn't come up in a name search.

Do you live in the Westernport/Keyser area? My cousin lives in Westernport and we come up to visit sometimes. Maybe we can catch up when I am in the area next time. My newest "project" is to locate Martha McManus Trenum's gravesite at Philos. I figured she'd be buried by Burbridge, but there's no headstone. I'm wondering if she even has a headstone.

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

JohnCTranum49 — 2012-07-08 13:16:17Z

Angelina - Yes I was there. I looked for you but must have missed your name tag. I was the person who took the mic and said we should thank Francis and her crew for their hard work. I wish we could do something special for her and her crew because that was a lot of work and a lot of out of pocket expense.

The material I have is in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation format and I would be happy to share if I had your email address. Mine is tranumj6179@gmail.com.

I have found the research to be hard as even official records have their names spelled wrong at times. I'm about to form the opinion that we all should put a.k.a. before our names. Maybe if we had not been hit with the storm that more would have attended.

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

aezepp — 2012-07-08 07:32:13Z

Hi John,

I am only just reading this post for the first time, but I would love to share any information I have with you. Also, if you are able to share your family line information with me I would greatly appreciate it! I've posted much of what I have on Ancestry over the years, but I still have copies of obits and such to go through. Anything you could provide would be great! I still have a lot of blanks to fill. Did you attend the reunion? I was there, but I wish I could have connected with more people. It was great to see such a turn out!

Thanks,
Angelina Zepp

Re: Dr. John R. Greene

harveycw70 — 2012-06-29 12:38:23Z

I have a copy of Dr. Green Journal. e-mail me and I'll send it to you. I'm a great,great grandson of Dr. John Green.
harvey.c.w@myactv.net

Dr. John R. Greene

janemitakides — 2012-06-29 04:15:24Z

Some years ago, Michelle Rosedale Staggs posted excepts from Dr. John R. Greene's journal. My ancestors are mentioned. I am wondering who has the journal, and how I might obtain more information about it. I would appreciate being in touch with Ms. Staggs.

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

JohnCTranum49 — 2012-06-22 21:22:51Z

Hello, If you will provide me your e-mail address, I'd be happy to share the information I have. Please understand, it is information that I have gathered and in no way do I represent it to be facts. I've used public records, word of mouth and what I know to be true as it related to John L. Sullivan Tranum's branch of the tree. Yes I'm going to the reunion. Maybe you could help with the James Burbridge Trenum branch of the tree! My e-mail is tranumj6179@gmail.com

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

bettyjr08 — 2012-06-22 19:48:51Z

Ms. Wilson, if you don't mind me asking, are you related to the Trenum line by the way of Sarah Trenum Keyes? I have a picture and name for her but unfortunately nothing else. My aunt will be attending the reunion and will hopefully shed more light on our connection! Do you know yet how many plan to attend? Prayers for nice weather and connecting names to new faces!

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

bettyjr08 — 2012-06-22 19:38:38Z

Hi! I am a great-great-grand-daughter of BC and have been slowly piecing together our ever-growing ancestry for years. If I have this straight, your father Calvin and my grandfather Lonzy (Bub) were cousins. His father was James Burbridge Trenum son of BC. My grandfather went on to name one of his sons Calvin Russell Duane Trenum, which I can only speculate was in honor of your father. Perhaps you can confirm that? I would love to have a copy of the family tree. My aunt and I have been working on information for next week as she will be attending the reunion you mentioned. Will you also be attending? I understand what you are saying in regards to sharing information while we still can; only recently I lost my amazing dad and with him the link to many stories/histories/accounts. A great deal of my information has come from public records and Angelina Zepp, who I have never met, but know I am related to!! I appreciate her dedication and yours as well ... please be in touch! Take care!

Re: Kempher

trwilliams1416 — 2012-05-26 19:53:08Z

I believe my ancestors also were from Weisbingen, Germany. My great-great grandfather was George Ernest Kempher. My great grandfather had the same name. My grandfather was George Gordon Kempher; and my father was Stanley Gordon Kempher. All of these Kemphers lived in western Illinois.

Re: Welch Family - new research

jimbartlett1 — 2012-05-15 16:55:46Z

Jane,

If you've sorted out the Hampshire Co, (W)VA WELCHs we need to compare notes. I've scrolled some of the Hampshire Co PPTL trying to sort out my line from Sylverster WELCH (m Jemima CARROLL) to Elizabeth WELCH m James FLEMING. Of particular, and vexing, interest to me is Elizabeth's brother, Benjamin WELCH (m 1797 Mary BARTLETT, dau of my ancestor Thomas BARTLETT) - there were in the Harrison Co PPTL from 1798 to 1811; then in Hampshire Co, PPTL from 1812 to at least 1823; then back in Harrison Co, PPTL 1828 to 1843; then Taylor Co formed and Benjamin WELCH 70 "Nomad" was in Martin B SINSELL family in 1850 Taylor Co, VA census. So certainly Dorcas WELCH (m 1833 Martin B SINCEL) was a daugher. I don't know when Benjamin or his wife Mary died. I have some of his children tentatively identified. Do you have knowledge of his children?

Jim Bartlett jim4bartletts@verizon.net

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

franceskeyeswilson — 2012-05-02 12:21:24Z

Sacco's half sister Charlotte will be attending the reunion, he also has two other half sisters Dorothy and Bernadette whom are both living.

Re: B. C. Trenum obituary

franceskeyeswilson — 2012-05-02 12:19:53Z

We are having a reunion for the descendants of Burbridge Trenum on June 30, 2012 please contact me at franciew1@yahoo.com

Re: Herman Stewart family

thomasker2 — 2012-04-18 21:05:22Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available searchable census at this time.

1940 census has been released but it will take several months before the transcription is completed.

1910 -
Name: Herman Steward [note mispelling]
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: 1900
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: New Creek, Mineral, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Grace Steward
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Grace Steward 30, WV - divorced mother, does laundry
Herman Steward 10, WV
Elsie Steward 7, WV
Edith Steward 2, WV

1920 -
Name: Herman P Stewart
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Camp Zachary Taylor, Jefferson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
OCC: Private US Army

1930 -
Name: Herman Stewart
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia
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Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Uncle
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Occupation:

Education:

Military Service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:

Edith Wertman 22, WV - widow
Ellen Wertman 3, WV
Grace Corbin 46, WV - mother
Herman Stewart 30, WV - uncle, single

West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx

birth record -
West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
about Herman P Stewart
Name: Herman P Stewart
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1899
Birth Place: Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia
Birth County: Mineral
Gender: Male
Father's Name: E P Stewart
Mother's Name: Grace Stewart

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Herman Pots Stewart
County: Mineral
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1899
Race: White
nok - Kate Corbin - aunt

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Herman Stewart family

LindaShank52 — 2012-04-18 13:05:16Z

Looking for information on Herman Potts Stewart b 1899 family....he was married to Fannie Elizabeth Davy or Dorsey and they had 3 children Wanetta Stewart b. Dec 18 1932 in keyser wv. Wanda lee Stewart b. Sep 26 1934 in keyser and William Daniel Stewart b. Jan 9 1937 d. Feb 1 2007. Herman also may have been married to an Elizabeth Mae Crawford before as they have 2 children together as well. Any help would be appreciated!!!!

Re: Elk Garden - old map

1_paugh — 2012-04-13 12:50:15Z

who were your parents and maybe I can help you. my e-mail is paugh@ymail.com

Re: MCNALLY/MULLEN FAMILY

jenklaus1 — 2012-03-30 16:27:15Z

Hi Pat,

Taking a trip back to the Keyser, Elk Garden, Piedmont areas with my father in early May. Have been working on the Mullen/Lowry line very hard lately and thought I would share a few things. My aunt Sue had notes that my uncle had taken looong ago that said Martin and Annie were married in Philadelphia (likely got this info from Mitzi's step mom and Kate Mullen's daughter, Elizabeth Wilson Ignasiak). Also, have been getting help with St. Peter church records in Westernport. All of Martin and Annie's children were baptized there. Martin came from County Clare and Annie County Galway (per baptism records). Many of the godparents appear to tie into another Mullen family in the area....siblings Edward, Patrick, Mary (Fallon) all born in County Clare, and John (I think he may be a half brother) who have a father Edward and could be possible cousins to Martin. Mary Mullen Fallon's death record lists Edward Mullen and Mary Quin as parents (though I think it may be Norry Quin). I'm trying to prove John was a half brother by a second marriage of Edward to an Anna...not sure on this. Also, in St. Pete records, found a James Kelly and Cecelia Lowry that Martin and Annie stand as godparents for their child (possible sister/relation to Annie?)

Long story short, I have been trying to piece together records and obits to put this story together. Also, have been looking at Irish records to try and bridge the gaps and my gut tells me our Martin and Annie may have been from the Parish of Kilkeedy (which borders counties Clare and Galway). Many of the names in that parish mirror the ones on the baptism records (Kelly, Carney, Joyce, Hehir, Grady, Mitchell and Mullen/Mullins). There a few birth records for children of Peter Mullins and Mary Carney that might be siblings of Martin based on their ages, (no rec for Martin, though). Also, there are 3 baptisms for children of Ed Mullins and Norry Quin, whose names and ages very closely align with Patrick, Edward and Mary in Piedmont. The Mullens have been a longstanding mystery for me, but I think I'm getting close to solving it...or at least having a pretty educated guess! Anyhow, thought I'd share the info.

Jen