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From: Cilio <>
Subject: Re: [WVHANCOC-L] Cemeteries
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:08:26 -0400


I am only interested in finding a local schoolteacher in Weirton,WV:Shannon
McCormick!!!CNG

Judith Tauber-Lovik wrote:

> I am happy to be able to share with you knowledge
> gained from the book titled, "Hancock County,
> West Virginia Cemeteries," recorded and compiled by
> George and Mary Thayer, published 1983 by Closson Press.
>
> The contents of the book "were compiled from tombstone
> inscription as well as WPA records and Mormon Church
> records." The book contains records for Locust Hill,
> Flats Hill, Nessly Chapel, Three Springs, Methodist
> Protestant, Ballayiners, Union and New Cumberland
> cemeteries.
>
> The book shows Beaumonts buried at only two of the
> cemeteries.
>
> New Cumberland Cemetery:
> Amanda T., wife of George W., d. 04-19-1875 age 41 years
> George W. July 4, 1834 - Feb. 16, 1921
>
> Judith, wife of Rev. William, d. 02-04-1893 age 86 years
> Rev. William, Oct 22, 1804 - May 1, 1867
>
> Union Cemetery:
> Archie C., son of Edgar and Amanda, 1886 - May 11, 1919
> Margaret, 1886 - 1966
>
> I will send you copies of these pages from the book,
> if you would like them. Send your snail-mail address
> to me at .
>
> I believe there is a comprehensive (and more recent)
> survey of the burials at the New Cumberland Cemetery,
> done by a funeral home in that town. This list should be
> available at the Swaney Library in New Cumberland.
> Librarian, Jane Mehaffey, would be able to tell you
> more about this. The phone number at the library
> is 304-564-3471. They generally observe shortened
> hours during the summer, but are very helpful when
> you reach them.
>
> Incidentally, the New Cumberland cemetery is very well
> maintained. It contains many recognizable Civil War-era
> graves. There is a good chance you could find your
> Rev. William's grave.
>
> Another Californian,
>
> Judith Mercer Tauber-Lovik
>
> -------------Forwarded Message-----------------
>
> I have a number of BEAUMONTs listed as being buried in New Cumberland,
> Hancock County, West Virginia.
>
> They start with Rev. William Beaumont buried 01 May 1867 and continue
> through, at least, 1929.
>
> Can anyone tell me what cemetery they would most likely be buried in and
> if there is an available listing of burials for this cemetery?
>
> The Clay District, Hancock County, West Virginia Federal Census of 1880
> lists a son of William and a rather large family:
>
> Beaumont, Godfrey age 42
> Nancy age 36
>
> and children, Emma, 20; Jessie D., 17, Frank, 15, Burt, 8, Manda, 7;
> Plummer, 4; Bessie 3; Charlie 2; and Alice 4 months.
>
> Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Flavia Hodges, San Pablo, Califoria
>
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