The McLaughlins in Pocahontas County, West Virginia:
Hugh McLaughlin (1766-1845) was born in Virginia and moved to Pocahontas County in the early 1800s. He married Elizabeth Wiley, and they had 10 children.
John McLaughlin (1792-1862) was a son of Hugh McLaughlin. He was a farmer and a merchant in the Huntersville area of Pocahontas County. He married Anne Wiley, and they had 10 children.
Squire Hugh McLaughlin (1801-1870) was another son of Hugh McLaughlin. He was a farmer, a merchant, and a member of the Pocahontas County Court. He married Nancy Gwinn, and they had 7 children.
George Henry McLaughlin (1827-1904) was a son of Squire Hugh McLaughlin. He was a farmer and a merchant in the Marlinton area of Pocahontas County. He married Ruhamah Wiley, and they had 10 children.
William Jacob McLaughlin (1829-1899) was another son of Squire Hugh McLaughlin. He was a farmer and a merchant in the Gum Hollow area of Pocahontas County. He married Sara Gum and Susan Bible, and he had 11 children.
This is just a partial genealogy of the McLaughlins in Pocahontas County. There are many other branches of the family that could be included. If you are interested in learning more about your McLaughlin family history, I recommend that you contact the Pocahontas County Historical Society. They have a large collection of genealogical records that can help you trace your family tree.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
Pocahontas County Historical Society: http://www.pocahontaspreservation.org/
FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/
Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/
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