McElwee Cemetery Register

 

Based on the images provided, here is an analysis and transcription of the McElwee Cemetery Register and its corresponding map located in Minnehaha Springs, Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

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Cemetery Overview

• Location: Minnehaha Springs, Pocahontas County, WV.

• Reference Landmarks: Near New Hope Lutheran Church, off SR Route 39 & 92.

• Submitted By: Robert Howard McElwee (1999).

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Cemetery Map Key (Numerical Order)

The following table correlates the numbered plots on the map with the individuals listed in the register.

Plot #	Name	Birth Date	Death Date
01	McElwee, Minnie F.	May 20, 1874	Jan 12, 1895
02	McElwee, Divers Baldwin	Nov 26, 1843	May 27, 1916
03	McElwee, Hannah Elizabeth (Jackson)	Jul 08, 1847	Jan 17, 1931
04	McElwee, Cameron Preston	Apr 20, 1880	May 19, 1924
05	McElwee, Mary Annette (Jordan)	Jun 23, 1885	Oct 16, 1970
06	McElwee, Margaret Ellen (Tulley)	Apr 29, 1910	Dec 20, 1989
07	McElwee, Guy Cameron	Sep 14, 1909	Aug 06, 1994
08	Booth, Glenna Grace (McElwee)	Jan 20, 1905	Aug 16, 1941
09	McElwee, Richard Howard	May 14, 1877	Apr 01, 1968
10	McElwee, Edna Alice (Buzzard)	Dec 05, 1878	Aug 04, 1971
11	McElwee, Teddy Jackson	May 20, 1903	Nov 17, 1978
12	McElwee, Beaulah Kate (Initials only)	Apr 10, 1902	Nov 18, 1904
13	Curry, Thomas Shawn (Unmarked)	May 12, 1974	May 12, 1974
14	Gum, Two infant children of Lucille	Unmarked	—
15	Varney, Winfred M.	1906	1996
16	Moore, Infant son of Elmer and Grace	Mar 26, 1913	—
17	Moore, Henry Hal	1914	1981
18	Moore, Grace J.	1882	1974
19	Moore, Elmer J.	1881	1937
20	Pennington, Gail	1932	1985
21	Pennington, Scott M.	1969	1994
22	Varney, Curtis S.	Jul 17, 1930	Feb 19, 1963
23	Sucke, Horst Hans Josef "Tex" (Ashes)	Apr 06, 1935	May 12, 1994
24	Waugh, Marvin A.	Dec 09, 1934	May 30, 1995
25	Morris, Don Q.	1925	1982
26	Buzzard, Jarrett G.	1913	1979
27	Curry, Margaret Wilson (McElwee)	Nov 08, 1927	Jun 22, 1998

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Observations

• Geographic Orientation: The cemetery entrance is on the West side. Plots 1–11 are clustered near the entrance, while the Moore and Pennington families are located along the East boundary.

• Unmarked Graves: Two plots (13 and 14) are specifically noted as unmarked or containing infant remains.

• McElwee Family: The McElwee family occupies the largest portion of the cemetery, specifically the Northwest section (Plots 1–7 and 9–12).

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The names from the McElwee Cemetery register reveal several significant family lineages and connections central to the history of Minnehaha Springs and Pocahontas County.

The McElwee-Moore Connection

There is a strong historical link between the McElwee and Moore families, both of whom were prominent in the development of the county.

• Marriage Ties: The register and historical records show frequent intermarriage. For example, Lola Kate McElwee (daughter of Divers Baldwin McElwee, Plot #2) married Elihu Hutton Moore in 1905.

• The Moore Family: The Moores are among the oldest pioneer families in the region. Moses Moore (1738–1812) was a legendary figure who was captured by Native Americans and later settled near Marlinton. The Moore cluster in the cemetery (Plots #16–19) represents a 20th-century branch of this pioneer lineage.

• Merle Moore McElwee: Historical obituaries (such as that of Charles Richard McElwee) note individuals born to McElwee fathers and Moore mothers, illustrating how these two families essentially built the Minnehaha Springs and Dunmore communities together.

The McElwee-Buzzard Connection

The registry highlights a connection to the Buzzard family, another deep-rooted Pocahontas County name.

• Edna Alice Buzzard (Plot #10): She was the wife of Richard Howard McElwee (Plot #09).

• Jarrett G. Buzzard (Plot #26): His presence in the cemetery suggests he was likely a close relative (brother or nephew) of Edna Alice, reinforcing the family-centric nature of this burial ground.

The Curry-McElwee Connection

• Margaret Wilson McElwee Curry (Plot #27): Her name directly links the Curry and McElwee families. The Currys were also early settlers in the area, often associated with the nearby community of Huntersville.

Pioneer Lineage: Divers Baldwin McElwee (Plot #02)

Divers Baldwin McElwee (1843–1916) serves as a central figure in this cemetery.

• Civil War Era: Born in the 1840s, he would have lived through the formation of West Virginia and the Civil War, which saw significant action in Pocahontas County (such as the Battle of Huntersville).

• Family Anchor: Most of the McElwees in the register (Cameron, Richard, etc.) are his children, making this cemetery essentially a private family plot that grew to include closely related neighbors and in-laws.

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Summary of Family Branches in the Register

Family Name	Key Representative	Notable Context
McElwee	Divers Baldwin	The primary family/owners of the cemetery.
Moore	Elmer & Grace	Part of the "Pioneer Moores" who settled Knapps Creek.
Pennington	Gail & Scott	A later 20th-century connection, likely related by marriage.
Varney	Winfred & Curtis	Connected to the local community in the mid-1900s.
Sucke	Horst "Tex"	An interesting outlier; the nickname "Tex" and the mention of "Ashes" suggest a later, perhaps non-native addition to the family plot.

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