James Wooddell, Compiler, Genealogy Research Papers, 1970-2000 A&M 3422

James Wooddell, Compiler, Genealogy Research Papers, 1970-2000 A&M 3422


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Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3422
Title
James Wooddell, Compiler, Genealogy Research Papers 1970-2000
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195957
Quantity
16.5 Linear Feet, 16 ft. 6 in. (13 record cartons, 15 in. each); (part of 1 flat storage box, 3 in.)
Creator
Wooddell, James, Compiler
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], James Wooddell, Compiler, Genealogy Research Papers, A&M 3422, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Scope and Contents

Genealogy research papers of James Wooddell regarding familes of primarily Pendleton, Pocahontas, and Randolph Counties, West Virginia. This collection also includes lists of veterans of various wars from Pocahontas County; deeds and surveys from Pocahontas County; papers regarding various towns and communities; and other related material.

Series include:
Series 1. Genealogy Research Papers, 1823-2000, undated (boxes 1-11)
Series 2. Subject Files, 1914-1990, undated (boxes 5 and 7)
Series 3. Towns and Communities, 1909-1983, undated (box 5)
Series 4. Pocahontas County Veterans, 1937-2000, undated (boxes 5-6)
Series 5. Subject Files -- Clippings and Typescripts, 1916, 1937-1993, undated (box 6)
Series 6. Land Records -- Pocahontas County, 1886, undated (box 7)
Series 7. Genealogy Research -- Miscellaneous, ca. 1850s, 1940-1990, undated (boxes 7 and 11)
Series 8. Photographs, ca. 1900-1925 (box 11)
Series 9. Add. of 2003 September 24, Genealogy Research -- Miscellaneous, ca. 1840s-1870s, 1892-2000 (boxes 11-14)
Series 10. Add. of 2003 September 24, Subject Files, ca. 1990-2000, undated (boxes 11 and 14)
Series 11. Add. of 2003 September 24, Genealogy Research -- Miscellaneous -- Data Culled from the Federal Census, 1810–1910 (boxes 11-12)
Series 12. Add. of 2003 September 24, Sound Recordings, 1998, undated (box 13)

Separated Material

To books: Pocahontas County, Virginia (Now West Virginia) Marriage Bonds 1822-1852 and Minister Returns 1822-1871.

To serials: Newsletter--Gleanings of Pocahontas County Historical Society; 1980-1982.


Subjects and Indexing Terms


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Container List

Series 1. Genealogy Research Papers (boxes 1-11)
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1-22 Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1-39 Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1-34 Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1-18 Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1-14 Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 29-50 Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7-8, 10-31 Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1-65 Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1-59 Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 1-49 Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 1-16 1823-2000, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes lists, clippings, photographs, facsimiles of original documents, etc. for primarily Pocahontas County. The dates for records in this series refer to when the records were created, not their content.

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Series 2. Subject Files (boxes 5 and 7)
Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 15, 36-40 Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1-2, 6, 9, 37 1914-1990, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes material regarding the Civil War in America, the history of several West Virginia counties, Cass, WV, and other topics sorted by subject.

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Series 3. Towns and Communities (box 5)
Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 16-35 1909-1983, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes news clippings, maps, and other material sorted by West Virginia city.

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Series 4. Pocahontas County Veterans (boxes 5-6)
Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 41 Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1-8 1937-2000, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes photocopied documents, clippings, typescripts, etc. regarding veterans from Pocahontas County, WV. These files are sorted by war.

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Series 5. Subject Files -- Clippings and Typescripts (box 6)
Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 9-28 1916, 1937-1993, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes various clippings and typescripts sorted by subject, including county formation, post offices, and other topics.

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Series 6. Land Records -- Pocahontas County (box 7)
Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3-5 1886, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes both facsimiles and original deeds and surveying documents from Pocahontas County, WV.

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Series 7. Genealogy Research -- Miscellaneous (boxes 7 and 11)
Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 32-36 Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 17-19, 23-24 ca. 1850s, 1940-1990, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes assorted genealogy research material, including documents of the Maupin Store, a list of registered voters from Precinct 2, Green Bank District, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, and other material.

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Series 8. Photographs (box 11)
Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 20-22 ca. 1900-1925
Scope and Contents

This series includes unidentified candid and formal portraits.

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Series 9. Add. of 2003 September 24, Genealogy Research -- Miscellaneous (boxes 11-14)
Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 25-35, 37-38 Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 2-27 Mixed Materials Box: 13 unfoldered Mixed Materials Box: 14 1-2, unfoldered ca. 1840s-1870s, 1892-2000
Scope and Contents

This series includes assorted genealogy research materials, including copied clippings of obituaries, assorted research notes, various name indexes, and other material.

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Series 10. Add. of 2003 September 24, Subject Files (boxes 11 and 14)
Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 36 Mixed Materials Box: 14 ca. 1990-2000, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes clippings regarding the Green Bank Radiotelescope and two copies of a Pledge of Allegiance poster.

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Series 11. Add. of 2003 September 24, Genealogy Research -- Miscellaneous -- Data Culled from the Federal Census (boxes 11-12)
Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 39-44 Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 1 1810–1910
Scope and Contents

This series includes data culled from federal census registers from 1810-1910.

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Series 12. Add. of 2003 September 24, Sound Recordings (box 13)
Mixed Materials Box: 13 1998, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes assorted sound recordings, including those regarding various cemetaries and churches.

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