I. Goal, Purpose

The Pocahontas County Genealogy group was formed in the Spring of 2004. It’s main objective is to increase the availability of genealogical resources in Pocahontas County and to share, without cost, information to researchers either through the Internet or through volunteer look up services

The McClintic Library in Marlinton has long been associated with genealogy research in the county and currently houses a large and varied collection of research information. The decision for the Genealogy Group to be with the McClintic Library was an easy one. The Pocahontas County Free Libraries was recognize in the Spring of 2004 with the 2003 National Award for Library Services by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, based in Washington D.C.

Working together, the McClintic Library and the Genealogy Group will help finding ancestors in Pocahontas County an easier task and more fulfilling journey.

II. Projects for the group

§ Indexing heritage room materials.

§ Look up Volunteers

§ Orphan Photo Project

§ Video History Project

§ Funds

§ Indexing the Pocahontas Times

III. Next Meeting

§ Meetings will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Meetings will be held at McClintic Library.

IV. Family Reunions

§ McComb Family Reunion Sunday August 7 at Watoga State Park Contact Nancy McComb Smithson

§ Smithson Family Reunion Sunday August 14 at Watoga State Park. Contact David Smithson

§ Schoolcraft – Aldridge Family Reunion Saturday August 13 at Watoga State Park. 10:30am. Contact Janice Gurley 2457 Rock Branch Lane, North Garden VA 22959

§ Richard Hill Reunion Sunday August 21 at Droop Mountain State Park. Contact krr9250@suscom.net for more information

§ Contact Information

§ Gail Hyer

§ Mike Hill

§ Doug Jackson

§ Ruth Taylor

§ Nancy I Smithson

§ Allen Johnson