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| Dec 15, 2005 | "Wanted to wish you and yours Merry Christmas and thank you again for this wonderful website, it has brought a lot of people back together again and a lot of happiness thru out the year finding friends you had no idea where they were Happy Holidays to all and a wonderful New Year" Brenda (Coffman) Hall |
| Dec 11, 2005 | "Hello Dennis, just another Scarbro boy, My name is Glen R. (Bo) Fields. I was born in Scarbro and delivered by Nancy Gooch's Grand Father at home. I was born in the house that used to be beside Mahoney's Store across from the power station. I went to Scarbro Elementary School, then 1 year at Mt. Hope High and then to Collins High School. Then Joined the Navy in 1952, Retired in 1971, Moved to Virginia (Mechanicsville) Taught High School until 1994. Retired now. My Wife Delores (Skippy Fitzpatrick), and I have been married since 1957 and have 5 children of our own and 1 stepdaughter by Skip's previous marriage. We have 15 grand-children and 5 Great Grand-Children . We know a lot of the people that we read about on your Web page. Thank you. I was born in Scarbro 7/23/35, My Wife in Whipple 4/18/36. Thank you very much. I will try to send more info about myself and my wife." Glen R. (Bo) Fields |
| Dec 9, 2005 | "Dear Annette (Thompson), Dennis Chadra forwarded your message to me as you requested. I agree that Dennis has done a very admirable job on the website and has been excellent at helping many of us make contacts. We owe him our thanks for sure! I would be most pleased to share any genealogy info with you. I visited Wysoka, Poland in May 1993 and was able to tour the house (original thatched roof log home) where he was born as well as the church and town. It was a thrill for me and my older sister Susie who currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio. I took quite a bit of video of the area. We also made contact with and visited with over 50 cousins. I have learned some Polish as an adult (my parents never taught me as a child) and correspond with a number of these cousins. In fact, as I write this, I have been in the process of preparing my Christmas card notes to these cousins in Polish. My father's mother was Katarzyna (Gnojek) Dziedzic. She died Oct. 12, 1963 at age 93. She was the daughter (corka in Polish) of Jana (John) and Marianny (Mary Ann) Gnojek. I do have a couple of pictures of her as well as a Virgin Mary porcelain statue that she always kept in her home. I asked for something of hers to remind me of her from my cousins and they gave me that statue when I visited her grave in 1993. I was told she was a devout Catholic and prayed her Rosary every day. Polish families under Soviet occupation lived a harsh and dirt poor life. It was impossible to know where they were living or even if they were alive. I am attaching a copy of my Dad's birth certificate which I obtained at the Catholic Church in Wysoka, Poland in 1993. It shows his mother's maiden name and parents names also. Hopefully, this is useful for you in determining something about your her and whether she is related. I look forward to hearing more from you. The name Krzysiek brings back some memories for me. I seem to recall my Mom, (also a Polish immigrant, but not from Wysoka), my Dad, and my Grandma Mary Ann Musial mentioning that name, but I was to young to recall specifics. My Uncle Carl Musial now age 93 still lives in Scarbro and has an absolutely astounding memory. I will ask him for any recollections he might have. Merry Christmas, Best regards." Ed Dziedzic (pronounced "jeh jeets" in Polish) |
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| Dec 8, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, Thanks for having such a wonderful site. I am
beginning family genealogy research since my grandfather, Wojciech
Krzysiek, came from Austria-Hungary (Poland) to Scarbro and worked
in the Sun Coal Mines, I am told, between 1905 - 1920's. Your site is
adding great background information to my fledging searches. One of
your correspondents, Edward Dziedzic, seems to have relatives
who emigrated from the same town in Poland that my grandfather was
from. Also, that surname appears as my great-great-grandmother's name.
Could you have him get in contact with me or vice-versa so he might be
able to help me with some information? I would appreciate it very
much. In the meantime, keep up the great work." Annette Thompson Reply: Annette, I forwarded your request to Edward Dziedzic. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Nov 26, 2005 | "Dennis: I found your web page last night. Very nice. I am planning on going to Minden, WV next month. My father was born there in 1917. His father was a coal miner and the family lived in Minden, just up the hill from Scrapper's Corner. He and I have visited there twice in the late 1980s. We have attended the Minden Reunion and I met some wonderful people there, including Stanley and Marie Bender. I see that Stanley has passed on. There are several places I wanted to visit. There was a small Catholic Church located several miles from Minden that my grandmother attended. As I recall, it was closed during our visit, but the grave of the priest was in the small graveyard to the rear. This was my mother's priest. They arrived in 1911 and left for Chicago in 1924, so I have to think that the priest was alive during that time. It may be the SS Peter and Paul Church in Oak Hill, but the priest mentioned passed away in 1918. This may have been the one I am looking for. Can you give me any help? Any assistance would be helpful. By the way, my father was Bruno Zemaitis. He was known as Brian or Bronius during his time there. Grandfather, Joseph Zemaitis worked for the New River and Pocahontas Coal Co. Grandmother was Ursula. Other siblings in the family were Joseph, William, Anthony, Kate (Katherine) and one other sister, whose name I cannot recall right now. My grandfather's brother and family moved to Grand Rapids, MI about the same time my family moved to Chicago." Regards," Edward J. Zemaitis |
| Nov 17, 2005 | "Dennis: I am beginning our family tree. My grandfather’s name was John Blake and he lived & died in Scarbro, West Virginia. He was married to Anna Elizabeth Poole Blake (died in Oak Hill). They had six children: George Blake (lived & died in Conn), Stuart Blake, Jessie Walker Blake (still living in Conn.), Russell Blake (lived in Oak Hill & died in S.C.), Sammy Blake (lived & died in Oak Hill) and Ella Blake (my mother lived & died in Charlotte, NC). Any information that you may have on any of these would be appreciated." Betty White |
| Nov 14, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, I am a cousin to the Myles "Pete" Johnson
family. His wife was my Fathers Sister Did you know the kids. They are
Grover, Allen, Tom, Kay, Butch and
Sussie. My mom had some pictures of the Johnson's house
but I don't know if my sister has all her pictures. If I can find them
I will send them if you want. I have a distant cousin Evon who
was married to Jerry Warwick. There was a Mary Jane Sanchez
that worked at Mr Mann's Store down by the tracks. Her and her
sisters Catherine and Elinore used to go dancing at Gee's
Coffee Shop at Kincaid. If this is the same person, I would like to
get in touch with her. If you have her E-Mail address would you send
it to me or send her mine and let her E-Mail Me." Dana Wriston,
Shawnee, Ok. Reply: Dana, I forwarded your request to Mary Jane Sanchez. Thanks for your interest in contributing to the site. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Nov 12, 2005 | "Dennis, first I commend you on such a great site. Found it surfing the web. My name is Dan Fogarty. I'm from the Nashville, Tennessee area. My mother marries into the Godbey family early 30's. She and Harry Godbey lived in Charleston (WV). He drowned in 1935. He had epileptic seizures (and) fell face first into a mud puddle and drowned. After Harry's death Mom married my Dad. His relatives lived in Oak Hill, their names were Rosie Godbey and her son Jesse who worked in the coal mines. As a young man (about 1959) we would visit them. Seems like I remember Jesse saying something about working the Whipple mine. If my mind serves me correctly she had an older son already deceased by the time I started to visit them. His name was Robert Godbey. I have some photos of them. Do you know of someone that can help me with a small amount of family history?" Thanks, Dan Fogarty |
| Oct 25, 2005 | "Hello again Dennis. I am glad to see you are getting to spend
more time with the site. It is good so many former Scarbro residents
and family are finding it and also using it as a research tool. I
thought I would finally take the time and send the picture of my
former comrades in arms of the
536th MP Co. Munich Bavaria Germany 1965-1967. After 38 years
we finally located each other and decided to have a mini outfit
reunion in July 2005. As the Oak Hill WV area was most central to all
attending it was decided to bivouac at the Holiday Inn at Oak Hill. It
was truly surprising to me how much these guys really enjoyed the Oak
Hill and Fayette County area. They really went on about the scenery
and the friendliness of the people in the area. They liked it so much
that they talked about having another reunion next year and coming
back to the same place. Here is the article about the reunion as
printed in the Fayette Tribune. Thanks once again for such a nice
site. BJ Bernath “Slight control 30 to Slight Control 32, call me at 304……...” That was the message that former 536th MP Co. patrol supervisor BJ Bernath left on the answering machine of Duane Plassman, his former MP traffic accident investigator when he was in Munich Bavaria Germany in 1965-1967 after 38 years. BJ had finally located his old comrade in arms by doing a white page search on the internet and getting lucky. When Duane returned the call he was excited to learn that BJ had located and was visited last fall by another 536th member, Oliver Wall and his wife Geneva. Immediately Duane suggested trying to find more of their former comrades and getting together for a squad reunion. Duane, his son, and BJ began a internet search of the last locations where they remembered the other squad members living. In short order they had located five others in Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina and Iowa. As West Virginia was the most central location for all to travel it was decided to have it in Oak Hill with the Holiday Inn at Oak Hill to be the base of operations for their first meeting in 38 years. While here, the group had breakfast on Friday at the New Pancake House and they were so impressed with the friendly service and food that they decided to breakfast there on Saturday also. Touring the area on Friday the group stopped in Fayetteville and looked at the historic sights and Courthouse. They were surprised to see the old jail and museum closed. Turning to walk away they met Deputy Pete Lopez and when BJ introduced them as former Military Policeman he said he would go around and open the door for them and then proceeded to give them a great guided tour. The group visited the New River Gorge Bridge, Tamarack, and had dinner on Saturday at Smokey’s on the Gorge. The entire group commented on the beauty of the scenery and the friendliness of everyone they came into contact with in the area and made plans for another reunion in the area for next year. Attending were: Louis Holder - South Carolina, Henry Woods - Pennsylvania, Duane Plassman -Ohio, Oliver Wall and wife Geneva -North Carolina, BJ Bernath and wife Helen - West Virginia, David Irwin and wife Lynn –Maryland. Contacted but unable to attend were Richard Bryson - Georgia, and Mike Eversole – Iowa. |
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| Oct 25, 2005 | "Hi, Saw your site and enjoyed it very much. Now and then I would
see some names I recognized. I was born in the Pax area and had many
(early) kin in the Lively and Plum Orchard area. I was a message from
a Charley Pauley and if you would be so kind to forward this
message to him. I do not know Charley but he spoke about the
Tyree Cemetery at Plum Orchard. It just so happened, last week I had
taken my Aunt who is 90 years old to that cemetery. It was the first
time I had ever been there. She wanted to see D.W. Pauley and
wife's gravesite. She, as a young girl, had carried flowers from the
church (near by, but not gone) to the interment of Mr. Pauley
in 1924. D. W. was an Advent Christian Preacher and my aunt is writing
a history of the early Advent Christian Churches in that area. We have
been seeking information on D.W. and his family, sons,
daughters, and/or any stories anyone had heard about his life and
travels. Charley had said he had family buried at Plum Orchard
and I believe the gravesite beside D.W. and Mary Pauley is his
mom and dad, Frank and Nellie Pauley. We also were trying to
figure the connection between the Pauley's and Tyree's.
We know the Tyree's love D.W. and family very much as a person
as well as their minister. If Charley could give us any
information regarding the life, family, travels or stories of D.W.
Pauley we would greatly appreciate it. Also, we would like to know
if he knows anything about a A.B. Pauley. We think he was a
minister too. We have a letter from him to my ggreatgrandfather and
ggreatgrandmother. We would like to hear from Charley on these
two people. Thank you for forwarding this " Martha Jean (Moore)
Worley Pray for our troops. Proud Military Mom Reply: Martha, I forwarded your request to Charlie Pauley. Please advise me of your last name or family name Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Oct 25, 2005 | "Dennis, where are your listings for death's in 2005? Good everyone is healthy and still alive. Also in your listings you have the name Napier, so can you find out any information about where the Napier's are? They use to live on Wingrove Hill. Or see if any of your readers knows anything about them. The daughter's name was Karen. Also I'm hunting for Jeanette Foster, Claudia Malineski, Betty Blevins, or anyone that went to school with me at Scarbro. I found Sharon Price (correspond with her, she's is still the same sweet person with a heart of gold). Bill Bernath (he & his wife are wonderful, they send pictures) but I would still like to know where the others are that when to school with me. Who knows, they could live right next door. Thanks a lot Dennis, I love reading your articles." Janet Clifton Miles |
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| Oct 22, 2005 | "Dennis, I was just looking at your site again. I found a picture of Dad (Bill Massie) on the 1947 Sunday school class outside the Baptist church (4th from the left in the back). Raymond Pennock was a bud of his. Dad would have been about 12 when this picture was taken. It looks just like him. Just a bit about Dad, he served in the Air Force in the 50's, flying through H-Bomb clouds to take radiation readings. He married Mom (Tiny Cogar, from Dixie, WV) in '64 and went to work for FMC, wading around in PCB transformers. They had me in '69 (and the world was a more redneck place). We moved to Charlotte in 74 and I grew up there. Dad was the plant engineer for General Tire in Charlotte. Mom died in 82 and Dad died in 84. I moved back to Gauley Bridge, WV in 1985 and stayed there until 1988, when I moved back to Charlotte. I served 3 yrs with the 82d ABN during the Gulf War. After returning, I got my degree from Tech and went to NC. I went to medical school at Lewisburg in 1999 and graduated in 2003. I went to residency in Emergency Medicine at York Hospital (York, PA) and will graduate in 2006. I look forward to meeting you some day, if for nothing else, just to say thank you. Granny (Mattie Massie) and Uncle Ted (James Tedford) still live in Carlisle." Lee Massie |
| Oct 13, 2005 | "Hello Dennis: My name is Danny Bowles and our family moved
from Thayer in 1959 to Scarbro. To me it was heaven, as we had running
water,3 local markets, and all kinds of people to make friends with.
It was like going to a big city for us kids. We first lived in a
apartment behind Smock's Grocery Store on the back alley. Then
we moved to a little small cinder block house on the main road below
the Price mansion as we called it. I did not like it very well
as every dog we got would end up getting hit by a passing auto. Then
we moved across the tracks beside the greatest man I ever knew,
besides my grandpa and dad, Ben A Gooch. In a way he was like a
second dad to me. He taught me a whole lot and to this day I still
have a letter he sent to me when I entered the service in 67. I cut
his grass, painted his fence and anything else he needed. We were true
friends and everyday his memory touches me. He was a very kind and
gentle man and died of black lung from working in & around the mines.
I saw Martha sitting on the front porch one day and decided to
stop and chat with her, knowing her being retired from teaching and
Ben not being around I could perk her up some. That is the last I saw
of her. Sometimes I visit their grave at Sunset in Beckley and pay my
respects. Please forward this to Nancy (Gooch) all though I
never got to meet her. During this time her and her husband were in
Texas, the Air Force, I think. Tell her to email me as I would love to
talk to her. Just tell her that her Dad was really impressed the way
Libby and I got along. My Kindest Regards" Danny Bowles Reply: Danny, I forwarded your request to Nancy. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Oct 11, 2005 | "This evening a friend and I were talking about mutual
acquaintances and happened to mention Nancy Gooch Whyte. I
Googled Nancy's name and ended up at your Scarbro web site.
Could you please forward this e-mail to Nancy so that, if she
wants to, she can reply to me? Thanks in advance," Terri (Schaffner)
Baur Reply: Terri, I forwarded your request to Nancy. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Oct 11, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, First I would like to thank you for forwarding my e-mail to Diane and Connie. Connie is my husband's cousin and they are having a wonderful time catching up.... Here are a couple of picture's (possibly the Reed family c. 1900s) that I thought you might like to publish. Thank you again for all of your work." Nancy Scott |
| Oct 7, 2005 | "Hello, my name is Amber Piesyk and I live in Indiana. I
love the history of family. My great grandmother was Maggie Aliff
of Mossy. My grandma Rosella (Rosie) Powers who just passed
away in August left me with many stories. I'm not sure if its anything
that can help with your history search but I do have an interview she
did with her grandmother, my great great grandmother. All about her
life and her school days. I'm not sure what you're looking for as far
as history but I would love to have any info on my family members
buried in the Mossy cemetery and if I could be of any help with the
info just let me know." Thanks, Amber Piesyk Reply: Amber, Thank you for your the offer to provide a copy of the interview. Please email it to me or mail a copy to: Dennis Chadra 1218 E. Wilson Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Oct 6, 2005 | "Thank you Dennis, Connie is my husband's cousin, you may want to tell her Jimmy Scott would like to talk to her. They spent a lot of time at Grandpa W, M. Smith's house." Thanks again, Nancy Scott |
| Oct 5, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, Again, thanks for all of the work that you have done
on this site. My husband loves looking at all of the pictures and
seeing some of the people that he remembers from when he was a kid.
Can you help me get in touch with Connie Smith Osteen. I think
she is my husband's cousin. Thanks again. I will be sending some
photo's to you soon." Nancy Scott Reply: Nancy, I forwarded your request to Connie. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Sep 26, 2005 | "Hello Dennis, My husband grew up in Whipple, born in the third
house from the company store on the same side of the street. I saw a
message from Diana Sanchez- Cuneo-Mack and was wondering how I
could get in touch with her. I have a copy of my husband's year book
from Fayette Co. High School. Also several other photo's how would I
post these?" Thanks for the help, Nancy Scott Reply: Nancy, I have forwarded your email address and request to Diana. To submit to this web site: 1.] Please Submit Scanned photos and documents via email to dennis@scarbrowv.com. or 2.] Send photos, documents and letters to Dennis Chadra Scarbro Web Site 1218 E. Wilson Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 All items will be scanned by me and returned to you safely. We reserve the right to refuse any submittals. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Sep 25, 2005 | "Just got finished reading all the new notes from all of my good friends You read and laugh and cry. Hope you know how many people you have brought back together, this site is just been one of the best things that anybody could have done for us ole Scarbro brats. I now stay close with so many and enjoy and love hearing from them so much. I just thank you for doing such a great job and hope that we can keep the good times remembered. Our parents always tried to be good neighbors to each other and to be there when they needed them now we are all scattered all over the place and this is one way we can be there for our friends, it sure has made my days happier. I still have Mom, she is doing well Alzheimer's is very sad but she is happy and I am glad to have her. Take care and thanks again, love to all my buddies.........stay in touch." Brenda (Coffman) Hall |
| Sep 25, 2005 | "Hi Dennis. Nice update on the site. Saw where Steve Crislip is looking for the person that has the old area photos that were sold in the Crossroads Mall. If you would like to forward to him, and anyone also looking for the old pictures taken by Ribble in the early 1900's, the owner is George Bragg. The business is GEM Photography, phone 304-256-8400. He has taken pictures of the Scarbro Reunion and many other events in the area with the old equipment for many years now. The cost has been $35.00 in the past but may have changed by now. The work is truly great." Thanks again BJ Bernath |
| Sep 25, 2005 | "Sophia Dziedzic Maddow was my father Andrew Dziedzic's cousin and we used to visit Sophia when I was a child. Dennis, Thanks so much for forwarding the message. Take care and thanks for all you do!" Best regards, Edward Dziedzic |
| Sep 24, 2005 | "Dennis, how about that. My sister Mona Clifton Haymore
lives in Bradenton, Florida and I in Parma, Ohio both wrote you at the
same time not knowing that the other was doing so. Boy do we thank
alike. Now who else could do this. She just called me and we had a
good laugh over it. So you see we both are thinking about home. As
Mona said we will keep reading you so keep up the good work."
Janet Clifton Miles Reply: Thank you both for the great submissions. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Sep 24, 2005 | "Dennis, I cannot believe what a wonderful job you are doing. I love to read your articles. Please add my father's name Sylvester Carroll Clifton passed July, 2001. Reading about Scarbro, makes me miss it more and more. My name is Janet Clifton Miles, Parma, Ohio, my parents were Carroll and Micki (Mildred) Clifton of Stover Hollow. I have one sister, Mona living in Bradenton, Florida and one brother Carroll (Chuck) Clifton Jr. living in Palmetto, Florida. I remember Stover Hollow so differently than it is now. Our house was always full of children. Playing in the Apple Trees, Hayloft, On top of the mountain near Yoney's graveyard. I can remember Florence and Tony Ward, Grace and Obie Ward, Freda and Duff Blevins, Grandma Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Lawson, Mr. & Mrs. Sanger, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Reed, Jim and Violet Macallister, Mr. Mann, Mrs. Vargo, Mrs. Pennington, Mr. & Mrs. Painter, Mr. & Mrs Keffer, Boonie, Millie, (I can't remember Mrs. Boonie). That's what you get when you get older. I can remember our friends that we played with. Dennis and Nina Ward, Gladys Keffer, Charley, CheChee, Billy Joe, Jerry Phillips (he could smell popcorn cooking a mile away) Judy and Wanda Ward, Dallas Macallister, Ronnie Blevins, Kay Johnson and all her brothers. I think we spent more time over there than at home. Mr. & Mrs. Johnson treated all of us kids like their own. We could not wait for the snow to come. Build a fire in an old tire and we would ride our sleds from our apple trees, down the hill and jump the fence with our sleds. Boy that was the good ole days. When I was growing up Stover Hollow was just like one close family, everyone knew everyone else's business. HA HA. Not that anyone was nosey. Backalley as it was known to us was our hangout also. Our best friends were Billy and Deanna Jenkins (we loved Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins especially Mrs. Jenkins with her peanut/jelly sandwiches. Billy Honaker, Brenda and Billy Joe Coffman, my cousin's (The Pauley's family). I could just go on and on. Who don't remember all this. Yes, it does bring back good memories. The bad memories are, whose left in Stover Hollow?????? As far as I can find out, the only originals are Millie and Mr. & Mrs. Mcallister. I am trying to find some girls that I went to Scarbro School with, if anyone can give me any information I would greatly appreciate it. Jeanette Foster, Claudia, Karen Napier. You can email me. I am sorry that I missed Scarbro reunion and hopefully I will be alive and able to attend it next year. Also my sister Mona and I will also miss Mount Hope Class Reunion as we will be touring Europe. But like I said hopefully we will see everyone next year. And we will be looking forward to see a lot of pictures from the reunions. Take care." Janet Clifton Miles |
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| Sep 23, 2005 | "I Stumbled upon your web page and ended up in tears. Tears of joy and memories came flooding back. My maiden name was Mona Clifton. My parents were Carroll S. "Feets" Clifton and Mildred "Micki" Clifton who are both deceased. My sister is Janet Clifton Miles and My brother is Chuck Clifton. In l960 I left Scarbro the day after I graduated (at l6) for D.C. was raised on the Clifton farm in Stover Hollow. I can still see the miniature ponies and lambs running and playing on the hillside. The spirit of adventure captured me and I wanted to travel (Europe is beautiful but Scarbro is Special in my heart) and "do things", but my heart was always in Scarbro. We did not realize what a wonderful childhood we had. We roamed the hills, played on Tank Hill and rode horses without a care in the world. I used to ride my palomino stallion up to the Post Office and Company Store and I can definitely tell you that the Company Store and the Theatre were not attached because that was where I tied my horse up in the lot between them. I was so short that if I got off my horse, I couldn't get back on so I would tie my horse there and get off and on using the raised sidewalk. My greatest joy was racing the train on my horse (until Dad found out - someone told!) Then I had to agree to stay away from the tracks. I did for a whole week, finally Dad gave up. Dad and some of the other parents helped organize Scarbro's 4-H Club and the first teen 4-H club. Kids came from all around on the weekends to dance. No booze, no rough stuff, just clean fun. Dad even brought in professional wrestling there to make money for the 4-H. It became the largest 4-H Club in WV. Many of the members only joined to be part of the dance club. We were all close: the Dennis & Nina Ward; Chummy, Chi Chi, Charlie, Billy Jo Keffer; Grover, Allen, Susie Johnson; Brenda & Billy Joe Coffman; Ann & Sonia Sizemore; Deanna & Billy Jenkins. We all looked forward to going to Oak Hill High; however, the area was rezoned and some of us were bussed to Mt. Hope High. My heart was broken but I soon made new friends and loved Mt. Hope High. Amazingly enough, I never lost a single old friend. Unfortunately, growing up and away caused me to lose touch. Brenda Hall found me not long ago and it made my world a lot brighter. Bye for now, I'll be reading you." Mona Clifton Haymore |
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| Sep 20, 2005 | "Just trying to find my roots. My name is Lee Massie, son
of William Lee Massie (Bill) and grandson of Mattie and
Charles Massie of Carlisle, WV. I am a doctor in York, PA now, and
would love to hear about my heritage in WV. Granny (Mattie)
still lives there at 97! and doing fine. My uncle Ted still
lives in Carlisle and Aunt Jane is still in Oak Hill. Dad (Bill)
died 20 years ago, but his siblings: Anna Mae, Jane, Joe, and Ted
are still alive. Thanks for the website." Lee Massie Reply: Lee, do you have any old photos that you can submit? Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Sep 14, 2005 | "I just got back from Oak Hill where I attended my 45th class
reunion for Collins High School. Can you direct me to a web site where
I might find pictures of Oak Hill junior and senior classes for 1938
to 1940 and 1954 to 1957? I'm looking for pictures of my eight
brothers & sisters who graduated from Oak Hill High School and
Collins." Thanks, Gloria Flanders Reply: Gloria, Try searching for Oak Hill yearbooks on www.ebay.com or www.abebooks.com I have found some older ones. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Sep 8, 2005 | "Good Evening. I came across Walter Ignatovich
photo submittals for 1910: 1. Hunk Hill from the hillside above Orchard Road c1910s? 2. Methodist Church and shows a wooden building for the company store c1910s? 3. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Hall and Cemetery c1910s? How do I get in contact with Walter Ignatovich and do you know where the above noted photos submitted by Mr. Ignatovich were taken?" Tom Mithen Reply: Tom, I have forwarded your request to Walter via B J Bernath. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Sep 5, 2005 | "Dennis, My name is Ken Hiser, grandson of Paul and Anna Delridge of Hunk Hill. My mother's name was Rose Barbara. My grandfather died when I was around three years old (probably around 1954). He worked the coal mines in the area. He was from Budapest I believe (as was his wife) whom he met in WV after arriving here. Their house was right across from Mrs. Gillenwater (spelling) and one of their sons (Mike) and his family lived right next door. I have fond memories of visiting Grandma Delridge every year. She died when I was 14. I am in the process of gathering family information and things about Whipple." Ken Hiser Sandusky, Ohio |
| Aug 15, 2005 | "Dear Dennis, You may recall me from a 1915 (approx.) photo of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church I contributed to you website some time ago and some email correspondence in which we exchanged emails with Brenda Hall. I compliment you for the great job you have done on the website and I enjoy the photos and the correspondence immensely. I have a request/ question. In your mining section would it be appropriate to include the Sun coal camp and mines? My Dad worked there for a number of years before I was born and I can find very little info about that town or the mines. We lived there until 1943 when we moved to Scarbro. I am attaching a picture of the old company store at Sun (1930s) which I have in my family genealogy file. I hope you might include it on your website and possibly draw some further interest from those folks who relate to the Sun coal camp." Best regards, Edward Dziedzic |
| Aug 12, 2005 | "Hi Dennis. I visited your web site and was wondering if you have
any info on the Sts. Peter & Paul church, saw the pictures from June
2000, I believe the cemetery is on the church property. I am a
Novobilsky and there is a Mary Novobilsky buried in that
cemetery and was wondering if the church was still active and that I
might be able to write them and ask for the burial record. Do you have
the address of the church? Any info will be appreciated." thank you,
Pat Novobilsky Patton Cape Coral, FL Reply: Pat, I visited the SS Peter & Paul Church office at the new church in Oak Hill, WV in 2003. They have the original records of baptisms, marriages and births from the Scarbro church which is no longer in use. Also, at the Fayetteville Courthouse you can look up the county records on your family and they will copy the pages for you for a small fee. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Aug 10, 2005 | "Dennis, do you have an address or email for Ed Dziedzic?
My grandmother was Sophia Dziedzic Maddow I would like to
contact him. Thanks for the help. Great work on the web sites!"
J. R. Cormack Reply: JR, I have forwarded your request to Ed. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Aug 10, 2005 | "I am looking for the name and location of the person who sold the reproductions of all of the mine locations [Oak Hill area person who bought plates, etc and camera equipment of original photographer]. At one point they were for sale in Beckley at the Mall and at the Whipple Store. I am really looking to buy a few for a client and need to locate a place to acquire a few." Steve Crislip |
| Aug 5, 2005 | "This page (1930 Census, Sheet 15A) has listed on it, my gg uncles son and family William H. Adams & family. It also has my ggg grandmother, Rebecca Deal /Adams / Pritt listed living with her daughter Virgie F. Pritt / Rogers, and family. Rebecca died in Mar. 1936 at Whipple / Scarbro. I am also looking for any descendents of Virgie Rogers family. If you have any correspondence with anyone about this family, could you please email me?" Thanks! James Long |
| Jul 29, 2005 | "Dennis – I just saw Charlie Pauley’s note to you and wondered if you could pass along my message. JoAnn and Buddy Pauley and my brother Button and I went thru school together. My parents, Fred and Rosalie Thompson, were close friends with Frank and Nell Pauley. I’d really love to see any pictures JoAnn might have. Since my father passed away, I rarely get back to Scarbro, but I’ve enjoyed reading the correspondence posted on your website and am always searching for my old friends. I own a home close to where Charlie lives in TN but presently live in Elgin, IL, not too far from Wheaton. Please give my best to JoAnn." Kay Katz |
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| Jul 25, 2005 | "Thanks Dennis. I was wondering if you were ill or just busy with
the business it had been so long. I have a picture of the reunion of
my 536th MP Co. The reunion was held here last weekend and if you
think it would be suitable for the site I will send it along. The
first time in 38 years the group has gotten together. Your site comes
up really well when you "google" Scarbo and I would hope any other 536
members looking for comrades would find it easily also. Also, the
Whipple Company store is up for sale again if you have a lot of money
you want to invest. Thanks again." BJ Bernath Reply: BJ, I have been extremely busy with my business. I am sorry for the delays in updating the site. I will try to update whenever I can. Thanks for your patience. Please send your picture. It is suitable for the site because it pertains to your military experience. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Jul 25, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, My Father, Walter M Bokovitz Sr., son of
Matthew Bokovitz, told me of this website. I was hoping to get in
touch with BJ Bernath, who submitted
a photo showing the
1928 workforce with his father-in-law Joe Bokovitz and
my grandfather Matthew Bokovitz. I will forward this to my
father and his sister who may have some photos and information to
add." Sincerely, Wally Bokovitz Reply: Wally, I forwarded your request to BJ. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Jul 15, 2005 | "I found your great website! You have really worked very hard! I enjoyed it very much. I live in Oak Hill and I have been teaching kindergarten at Scarbro Elementary School since 1979. We have a wonderful school! I have a web page with a picture of our current school on my website at http://www.geocities.com/jankwv I call it Almost Heaven Kindergarten Keep up your great work!" Janet Bowland |
| Jul 12, 2005 | "Looked at your pages. Sure is growing fast. Do you need photos of
the scrip that was used at the company stores here in WVa. My husband
has a few sets that he will let me take photos and use. Thanks, keep
up the good work." Ellen. Reply: Submissions are always needed. They can be emailed to dennis@scarbrowv.com or mailed to: Dennis Chadra Scarbro WV Web Site 1218 E. Wilson Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 Items will be safely returned after scanning. Dennis Chadra |
| Jun 25, 2005 | "Dennis, I enjoyed reading comments on your website and
reminiscing about the old days. My dad Frank Garcia, owned a
grocery store in Oak Hill 1938 until 1955 across the tracks from what
is now the Oak Hill middle school. We delivered groceries to most of
the mining camps and knew a lot of the people that are mentioned on
your site. I attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic School at Scarbro
1939-1947. As you probably know, the Catholic school had only two
classrooms and grades 1 through 8. Some of my classmates were John
and Casimir Pleva, John Duran, Walter Bokovitz,
Carlo Della Mea, Toney Lopez, Mary Lopez, Joseph
Kopinski, Frankie Lich to name a few. I am preparing a
family history and would like to know if any of your email
contacts might have a picture of the 1947 SS Peter and Paul graduating
class. The pictures that SS Peter and Paul school had were lost when
the school in Oak Hill was remodeled a few years ago." Frank
Garcia Reply: Can anyone help Frank? Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Jun 12, 2005 | "Hi, was looking around at the death section at your site and saw
Mike Vargo listed, the reason I was looking around here is a
neighbor today told me his wife, Opal Vargo had passed away
last year, from what I know she was living near her sons in Texas, I
did a search at the Raleigh Register archives and couldn't find her
listed and wondered if you could maybe help me find if she is truly
deceased or not, she helped raise me and I'd like to pay my last
respects if she is gone. Thanks Jerry Reply: Can anyone help Jerry? The Fayette County Courthouse may have the information. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com Correction: Sometimes we get "word of mouth" notice of a Scarbro death but this is the first time we have gotten bad information. The web site reference has been corrected. See Correspondence Feb 20, 2006. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com Corrected February 21, 2006 |
| May 30, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis. I am going to send you one last picture today. Due to the interest in George Cafego I took a picture of his family grave marker in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery today. My friend Walter Ignatovich took me to it this morning and truly I would have not recognized the spelling of the names had he not done so. One of the brothers named on the stone was killed in the coal miners "Battle of Blair Mountain" previously mentioned on the site. SS Peter and Paul Church held a memorial mass at the cemetery today and it was a very touching service. A picnic lunch was served by the Knights of Columbus after the service and it was a very nice morning. Just as I was leaving the parking lot, George Cafego's niece and family came to the cemetery and we talked with her and took a picture of her at the grave site but I did not write down her name. Perhaps I will get it from Walter one day and send it along to the site also." Thanks again BJ Bernath |
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| May 30, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis. I am sending you copies of three old Scarbro photographs. These pictures were given to me today by Walter Ignatovich, a good friend and longtime resident and historian of the Scarbro area. The first small picture is taken from the area of the Methodist Church and shows a wooden building for the company store, possibly built by the White Oak Fuel Company. I am not sure of the history of that. In the background to the right is the old building that was Pleva's Beer Joint and dance hall. The next picture is of Hunk Hill and is taken from the hillside above Orchard Road. It shows a church on top of Hunk Hill and the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Cemetery to the left and center. The third picture is also taken from the Orchard Road area and shows the SS Peter and Paul Church, Cemetery and Catholic Hall that stood in the area where the miners memorial now stands. Perhaps some visitor to the site can enlighten us to the owner of the company store and the denomination of the church on Hunk Hill." BJ Bernath |
| May 30, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis. We had such a good time yesterday I could hardly
wait to get home and write to tell you about it. Once again Casimir
Pleva returned home to play polkas for his friends in the Scarbro,
Whipple area. Cas has a new $10,000 electronic accordion and he
was accompanied by his son Shawn on the trumpet. You simply
cannot believe the sound that came out of those two instruments. They
played for four solid hours and just about wore the dancers out. On
top of that, there was no cover charge or admission fee. The use of
the
Three
Gables Club was once again donated free of charge by Larry
and Sue Navicki and they made everyone feel very welcome. The
Three Gables has been a favorite dancing and dining place for the
young (and young at heart) people from the Oak Hill and Scarbro area
for many, many years and will probably be so for many years to come.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was the surprise arrival of
John Duda, longtime teacher and coach at Collins and Oak Hill
High School. John is a Scarbro native and he grew up on what is
now known as the "Scarbro Loop." John has had health issues
for the past couple of years and has been living with his daughter in
Charleston for some time now. It was truly touching to see him get in
one more dance with "Sis" Jarosz who is 84 herself All in all I
think I can safely say that a great time was had by all that attended.
Casimir is coming back in June to play for the Scarbro,
Whipple, Carlisle Reunion and we are all looking forward to that also.
I am attaching a couple of pictures, one of Casimir and
Shawn and one of John Duda. Keep up the good work on the
site." BJ Bernath Reply: BJ, you always come through for us by keeping the site alive. Thank you so much! . Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| May 30, 2005 | "Hello Dennis, My name is Charlie Pauley and I grew up on the Back Alley in Scarbro in the 40's, 50's, and early 60's. My father and mother was Frank and Nellie Pauley. My sister JoAnn Jarosz and brother-in-law Leon Jarosz are still living in the family home. There were 13 of us kids of which 8 are still alive. I was home his weekend and Bill Bernath told me about the web site. I don't have a lot of pictures but my sister does of which I will email them to you when I can. My family's cemetery is located at Plum Orchard. I live is Crossville, Tenn. now but I do get home from time to time. The web site is outstanding and I will go through it all. Talk to you later. Thanks again for all your work." Charlie Pauley |
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| May 28, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, In response to the message: January 21, 2005 I came across your site while searching for panoramic photos taken by R. E. Ribble of Mount Hope, The portion of the picture that B J Bernath has posted, I am almost certain that my great-grandfather is standing in the third row. Can you put me in touch with BJ, I would like to try and get a larger file than what he has posted to be certain." Thanks, Laurence Kirby |
| May 21, 2005 | "(Pic) Fayette County visitors center miners memorial on Oyler Ave. Oak Hill WV." BJ Bernath |
| May 21, 2005 | "Hi Dennis. The site is really looking good. Got a couple of people coming to the Scarbro Reunion from the viewers. Sending you a couple of pictures of Main Street Oak Hill. The first is a picture of a picture that I took in Tudor's Biscuit World in Fayetteville back in Dec (2004). It is of Main Street and Central Ave. Oak Hill with a 1918 Franklin automobile parked in front of where B&T Bank is now. The hotel is long gone. (Walter Caldwell's picture disk probably has a copy of this picture on it but I am not sure) The picture was probably made about 1920. The second is the same location today. The wheel chair ramp in front of Earlier Times Restaurant is where the steps used to be and another building is to the right of it now. I thought you might enjoy seeing the change. Keep up the good work." BJ Bernath |
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| May 21, 2005 | "Just a pic. of road sign for Geo. Cafego." BJ Bernath |
| May 19, 2005 | "In searching for the burial site for George Cafego I came
upon this site. This is a treasure. I have an old newspaper article on
George while he was at the University of Tennessee and decided
to put it in a booklet I am doing for the Oak Hill High School's Class
of 1950's 55th reunion. I found some very good information on him on
the Internet that I have added to the article. I grew up close to his
sister's family, the Millers, on the Old Minden Road, Oak Hill.
There were eight boys and one girl in the Miller family as I
recall. Mrs. Miller made bread in an old coal stove that was to
die for. She would pull a big round loaf of bread out of the oven,
break it into chunks, cover it with butter, give each kid a piece, and
it was like, Heaven, I'm in Heaven... Those are good memories. The
reason I am writing this email is to see if the Fayette County
pictures CD is still available. Is it?" Thank you. Jerry Bryant,
Garland, Texas Reply: CD's are available from Walt Caldwell for $20. plus $2.50 S&H from me at: P.O.Box 29, Fayetteville, WV 25840..all are .jpg format and labeled. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| May 12, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis. Just saw on the site the other day that Ken
Biggs was looking for information on George Cafego grave
site and thought I would help out. George is buried at Highlawn
Memorial Park, East Main Street, Oak Hill WV. He is in site number E
158-4. While I was at the cemetery I met a lady decorating the
Cafego graves and she told me she had pictures of George in
his football uniform and said she would loan it to me to copy to the
site. I will send it along when I get time to visit her. Also buried
at Highlawn is Stanley Bender. Winner of the Congressional
Medal of Honor. Stanley was also a Scarbro native. He is in site
number A 360-7. I am attaching pictures of headstones of both graves
as well as one of the entrance to the cemetery. Still enjoying the
site very much." BJ Bernath Reply: Thanks BJ. You have been a super helper on this web site. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| May 7, 2005 | "I am doing some historic research on George Cafego from
Oak Hill. I know he was buried in Oak Hill but I do not know the
cemetery. Can anyone help me?" Thanks, Ken Biggs Note: Can anyone help Ken? Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Apr 23, 2005 | "I am writing you this letter because my husband has spent many of summers at Mage's Trading Post (The Whipple Company Store). I do have some pictures I can send you but I will just have to find them, they are from summer of 2004. These pictures are really some you have I'm sure because the day we went the store was closed. Ok my husband and his family would go there when he was a young boy. My husband's mother was adopted by Mage Cummings the former owner of Mage's Trading Post. If there are any questions you have he might be able to answer them. We may possible be able to get some pictures from his mom but cant guarantee because she hold them very dearly. Like I said though we would like to try to help you as much as we can. If by chance you have some pictures that we could get from you we would greatly appreciate them." Laurie Carmer |
| Apr 13, 2005 | "I had been under the weather for several weeks but am fine now. I had also been very busy moving my business to a new location and that took a few weeks away from updating this website." Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Apr 5, 2005 | "I just upgraded to a larger server. Updated information to the site will come shortly." Thank you for your patience." Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Apr 1, 2005 | "I love your website, please continue with your efforts. Are the
350+ old Fayette County photos on CD still available. I would love to
obtain it. Do you have any more information on Scarbro Elementary
School or do you know where other class photos may be obtained? Did
the Dept. of Education keep any records of classes or photos?"
Kandice F. Carter Reply: CD's are available from Walt Caldwell for $20. plus $2.50 S&H from me at: P.O.Box 29, Fayetteville, WV 25840..all are .jpg format and labeled. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Mar 24, 2005 | "Hi Dennis, I was born in Scarbro / Whipple in 1931 and spent my childhood in the area. I have been writing my memoirs and have vivid fond memories of growing up there. My husband searched the web and found your site. I am so excited. I haven't gotten around to reading it all, but what memories. My dad worked for the New River Mining Co. We called it the Oakwood mine. I have photo's of Sweetwood Holler and the Thurmond River, etc. Mahoney's Store, etc. I would like to read and hear more of the past history of the area. I have a picture taken several years ago of the New River Company Store in Carlisle. We moved prior to them filling in the valley. There is so much I want to know. Perhaps you can help me with my search. If this site is still active and available I would like to hear from you. And if you are interested in any of the old photo's and stories I would be more than send them to you. My history is from the 1930's. Great site............I'm so happy we stumbled upon it. Hope to hear from you soon." Diana Sanchez-Cuneo-Mack |
| Feb 19, 2005 | "1928 Scarbro Topo Map" Source U.S. Geological Survey 1928 Submitted Feb 19, 2005 |
| Feb 16, 2005 | "I would like to send a contribution, is there and address?"
Mary Jane Sanchez Reply: Mary Jane, Thanks for your interest in contributing to the site. Contributions can be sent to: Dennis Chadra Scarbro WV Web Site 1218 E. Wilson Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Feb 6, 2005 | "Deaths in Scarbro area 2001-2002 ; Deaths in Scarbro area 2003 ; Deaths in Scarbro area 2004" - Submitted by BJ Bernath Feb 6, 2005 |
| Jan 22, 2005 | "Dennis, if you haven't seen this site, it's worth a visit http://www.coalcampusa.com/. Has some photos and brief history of many Southern WV communities including Scarbro, Carlisle and Whipple." Andy McKinney |
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| Jan 21, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis I have the schedule for the Scarbro, Whipple,
Carlisle Reunion if you would add it to the site. The location will be
the Holiday Inn at Oak Hill, WV On Friday, June 17, 2005 6-8pm: a Social (Punch, coffee and cookies) On Saturday, June 18 11am to 1pm: Registration and Socializing 1pm to 2pm: Lunch 2pm: Group photograph 2pm to 4pm: Socializing The cost is to be $15.00. Seating is limited and advance registration is requested. To receive an invitation by mail or get more details, e-mail hmbernath1953@yahoo.com Thanks again." BJ Bernath |
| Jan 21, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis. I was out walking last weekend and was quite
surprised to find the Whipple Company Store open for business. I went
in and found it to be chock full of antiques and collectibles. After
looking around for a while I got to talking with the owner and telling
him about the Scarbro-Carlisle-Whipple web site. He was a very nice
gentleman and quite interested in the history of the area. He gave me
this
picture of the Whipple Company Store 1910-1920 and school with
ball park and bleachers that he thinks dates to about 1910-1920 era to
submit to you, I would encourage anyone traveling to the area to stop
by the store and take a look at history as it was. He also has a
printing press in the basement and does job printing. He does the
printing for George Bragg who has numerous publications on the
Fayette County area and its history. George also has the
negatives of almost all of the old panoramic coal mine and work force
pictures that R.E. Ribble of Mount Hope took many years ago.
George also own the original camera that was used on the group photos
and uses it quite regularly to take reunion pictures for various
groups including the Scarbro, Whipple, Carlisle reunion. I am also
attaching a part of another of R.E. Ribble's pictures of the
Whipple work force
in 1928 showing my father in law Joe Bokovitz and his
brother Matt Bokovitz (sitting between the tracks in the second
and third rows wearing light colored shirts). The brothers also
operated a restaurant in the downstairs part of "Clay's Pool
Room" and it is rumored that people came from miles around for their
barbecue and chili. Thanks again for the great site." BJ Bernath Reply: BJ, Thanks for your continuous input to the site. I hope others will also submit photos and information. The sister site, http://www.eccleswv.com has grown over the years because of great contributions like yours. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Jan 20, 2005 | "Hello, Dennis, I grew up in Scarbro, graduated from Mt. Hope High
School in l954. My father and mother, Ben and Martha Gooch,
lived in a big old house across the creek from the New River Company
store and between Pleva's store/Polish Lodge/house and the
Daciek's Happy Hour beer garden. My mother taught school at Mount Hope Jr. High and High School until 1972. My dad worked most of his life with the Engineering group for New River Co. which had its offices under the company store. I have a copy of a history of the area written by Mr. Oyler, whose brother Julius used to live in Scarbro. It is quite interesting and was available at one of the early Scarbro-Whipple-Carlisle reunions. I would be glad to send a copy to you if you are interested. I have attended the reunions each time they are held. Please send me your mailing address if you are interested in the history. It has many pages, and is too long to send electronically. I heard about your site from Margaret Garvin, whose dad owned the Smoke House in Oak Hill (now owned by her brother John). Her Aunt Faye was married to Frank Surber who had a business in Scarbro. My step-grandfather was the Chief of Police of Scarbro when it was incorporated in the 1920's and was also employed at the Lawton-Jasper Motors) later a car repair garage. My Grandfather Gooch was a physician in several coal camps, and people at the early reunions used to tell me that he had delivered them, or one of their siblings. Our house is still there, and has been extensively renovated and improved since I sold it when my mother died in 1982. ..... I am planning to attend this year's reunion and would be interested in hearing from you...." Nancy (Gooch) Whyte Reply: Nancy, Thank you for your remembrances and the offer to provide a copy of the history. My address is: Dennis Chadra 1218 E. Wilson Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Jan 19, 2005 | "(re: 1947 Baptist Church Picture) Second row - 4th from left - you have Jimmy Massey - The boy is Bill Massie, my brother-in-law." Charlee Massie |
| Jan 18, 2005 | "Dennis, Sorry for the delay in responding to your December
posting to my inquiry. I'll be planning a trip to Oak Hill, to include
a visit to SS Peter and Paul Church. I'll look at whatever records are
available from the Scarbro Church and will copy as many as I can for
your site. Be glad to do it. I'll let you know when I'm going. I found
a listing for the Scarbro Church Cemetery on the Fayette County
Genealogy site. It's listed in the archives. Unfortunately, my
GGrandmother, (Angeline Kincaid) wasn't included in the
listing. So, I'm still looking." Andy (Joe) McKinney Reply: Andy, I also thought my grandmother was buried there. I found out later she was buried in Raleigh County in southern Beckley, WV. I found her through the church record books. So, try to contact various churches they might have attended. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Jan 10, 2005 | "Just wanted you to know how much I like the Scarbro website.
You've got some great information no one would otherwise be able to
find. I could spend hours going through the pictures. If you think it
will help, please add a link to any of my sites (as you'll be able to
tell, I'm a big fan of getting people to visit the New River Gorge
area): www.NewRiverWV.com www.WVBridgeDay.com www.WVExplorer.com Let me know if that's okay, and we'll add links back to your site." Dave Reply: Dave, any link to this site is welcome. I have added your links to: http://www.scarbrowv.com/links.htm .Thanks for your kind comments. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Jan 9, 2005 | "Dennis, thanks for the info (Dec 22, 2004). I'll go by there on my next trip to Oak Hill." Andy (Joe) McKinney |
| Jan 8, 2005 | "Hi again Dennis. Thought I would do a little walking today and walked to the back of Stover Hollow and up the hill past the old Tony Ward and Clifton farms to the Yoney Cemetery. Got a list of names for the Yoney Cemetery and a few pictures. Cemetery has about 12 unmarked or field stone marked graves and is rumored to be very old. The Yoneys had a farm pretty early in the 1900s on past the cemetery westward toward where Plum Orchard Lake is now. The farm was located on Sweetwood Creek as best I can find out and access was either through Sweetwood Hollow or Wingrove Hill. Both locations have a dirt road leading in that direction. Also sending a picture or two of Stover Hollow from the area once known by the local teens as "Water Tank Hill." The hill had a large rock outcrop where many young lovers carved their initials into the rock. Some of which can still be read. The view is looking eastward out of Stover Hollow to the Whipple-Glen Jean road and the town of Hilltop is in the background. Keep up the good work." BJ Bernath |
| Jan 4, 2005 | "Hi! Thanks for the reply! I live in the North coast of Poland in
Gdynia (part of Tricity) Actually my Grandfather is from Pyzdry but he
also has family in Wroclaw (south of PL) and Pozan (centre)! I haven't
written to Antoni because I don`t have his email."
Katarzyna (Katherine) Jewsińska Reply: Katarzyna, Antoni Jewasinski's email is krzysztof026@wp.pl he does not speak english. I originally received his message through his granddaughter, Nicole Pacha but her email address is no longer valid. Let me know if you are able to contact Antoni. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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| Jan 4, 2005 | "Hi! My name is Katarzyna (Katherine) Jewsińska. I
came across Your site, actually I wrote my surname in web searcher
just for fun but I found this. (MESSAGE: July 3, 2004 "I am Antoni
Jewasinski.).. As I know someone from my family moved to USA a
long time ago...We have no contact . I`m afraid I cannot confirm this
information, the only one who could do this is my grandfather
Kazimierz Jewasinski but he`s very sick and has some problems with
memory...If I could be helpful for these people to find their roots
I`ll try to do my best. I live in Poland and I`m 22 years old."
Katarzyna (Katherine) Jewsińska Reply: Katarzyna, Thank you for your offer to help. Where in Poland do you live? Have you written to Antoni Jewasinski? I forwarded your email to Nicole Pacha. Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
| Jan 2, 2005 | "A little more (photos) to keep you busy. The first is the field on a hilltop where it is rumored to be the . Still checking on this. Different web sites give different numbers for the number of people killed. The second is of a spot on the top of the hill where there were two graves that once had a marker from a funeral home that all that could be read was "Smith" The marker is gone now and all that is left is a rusting, falling down fence and two depressions. The third is the Bragg Cemetery. Several graves are on the outside of the fence and are only marked by plain stones. The fence may contain the grave of one of the early settlers of the Scarbro area. (or it may not?) Last is a list of the names in the three cemeteries. The miners cemetery can be seen from the Miners Memorial on WV 612 by turning your back to the memorial and looking south to the top of the hill over Orchard Row. It is about a mile to either of the two mines from this cemetery." B.J. Bernath |
| Jan 2, 2005 | "Hi Dennis. I am sending a few pictures. to go with the cemetery listing. First will be the Mahoney Cemetery at the top of Carlisle mountain. The brushy one is of the Mahoney part of the cemetery and is not maintained. The second is the Pegram side and someone cuts the grass there. Next will be the Lawson-Webb Cemetery .9 mi. past the top of Carlisle Mtn. toward Dothan." B.J. Bernath |
| Jan 1, 2005 | "Happy New Year!" Dennis Chadra dennis@scarbrowv.com |
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