09.06.06
The Mineer Blog
I started this blog for a few reasons. First of all; it seems to me that the current trend of SEO (Search Engine Marketing) is blogging. Search engines love blogs because they are dynamic, full of content, and generally more informative than a website in general. I want to learn the process for many reasons – most of all is to market my own sites. Secondly, I wanted a place for members of the family, and others, to track the progress of the Mineer (Michael Matthew) family. As far as I can tell there are three main groups of Mineer’s. Utah, Arizona, and Kentucky (and surrounding states). I have been able to make a genealogical link from the Utah Mineer family to the Arizona Mineer’s. However, I have yet to tie us in with those in the eastern part of the US.
Thirdly, and almost most importantly, I wanted to ensure that the Mineer name, when Googled, would show me. I know that that is not a common search but when it is I want to make sure that it is me and no one else. People might say why? The answer is because I want to and I don’t see why not. I guess it is intriguing to me to make the effort. When I succeed at this then I can use the information I have learned to market money making website that can make me rich.
My big plan is to focus on my family. I like list so I will often do things like a top ten list (probably top 7 because I am lazy and want to save me some time).
If you are a Mineer please feel free to drop an appropriate line or two letting me know what genealogy you know about yourself and anything else you might feel is important.
Tricia Harris said,
September 8, 2006 at 1:20 am
Hello, is this really you Mike? Pretty cool if it is. I don’t know much geneology you are my geneology link.
LOVE YA
Tricia
Tricia Harris said,
September 8, 2006 at 1:22 am
PS
Do you want to redesign Justin’s web page for since he more likely then not will be on Oprah, we talked to the publicist at Discovery today and they aren’t sure but they said you probably should plan on it!!! Wow!
And yes we shouldn’t have just went for it with the book but oh well, maybe it will gte picked up by a publisher?
Anyways we do need help with the web page, it is okay but it confuses me some
Bennie Harold Mineer said,
September 13, 2006 at 11:27 am
Hello. I too carry the Mineer name. I don’t know
much about my ancestors as I haven’t researched them. My brother has a lot of information that he would probably share with you. I’ll have to ask him
if he would do that. I was just surfing around and typed Mineer in a google search to see what it would come up with and that’s how I found your blog page.
I was born in Squire, W.Va. but our family moved to Kentucky when I was little. That’s where I have lived since then. I am 73 yrs old. I graduated from Tollesboro, Ky high school in 1950. I’ve been in the US Army and have worked at radio broadcasting, Tv repair, and for the N&W Railroad. I am now retired.
That’s enough for now.
I hope you are not bored with this brief background. It’s interesting to see that the Mineer name is getting to be more common in the last few years.
Thank you for letting me put a note on here.
Bennie H Mineer.
Richard Davis Mineer said,
October 22, 2006 at 3:29 pm
My father, James Russell Mineer, originally of the Lewis & Mason (Maysville) Kentucky clan, exchanged letters in the late ’70s with his first cousin, also James R Mineer, who moved to Phoenix, AZ. Interesting fact, my mother’s name is Lorena F. The Phoenix James’ wife’s name is Lorana F. That ties the AZ and KY Mineers for you.
Kristi Mineer Zieler said,
November 15, 2006 at 7:08 pm
My name is Kristi Mineer. I am 37 years old and was born and raised in St. Johns, Arizona. My father, Kelly Mineer, was also born and raised in St. Johns. His father, Carl Julius Mineer was also born and raised in St. Johns, Arizona. Before that I would have to look at my family history sheet to share more info. I do know that my Mineer family came to America from Sweden sometime during the American civil war. I also know that the name “Mineer” is something I have always been proud to carry because of the good reputation my family has created in this small town I live in.
Jenny Mineer said,
March 6, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Hi Michael,
Long time! I love that you started and continue this site. It’s interesting, especially hearing from other Mineer’s.
I always thought that our ancestors were Mineur’s, but you show it spelled differently. Maybe I just need a genealogy brush up. haha Do you know when Carl Christian was born? am I right in thinking the mid 1700’s?
Well please keep the site going and I’ll keep tuning in occasionally. Hug to Tara and kids.
Love, Jenny
ps….nice words about Grandpa. I miss him tremendously, too.
Philip Daniel Mineer said,
May 24, 2007 at 9:24 pm
My family is from Cincinnati. My Grandfather was Elmer Mineer. His offspring were: William, Rose, Harry (my Dad),Thelma, Clara, Edward & Edna (twins). I now live in Southwest Florida. If I can help with needed info. please write. My Grandfather told me that if its spelled this way we’re related.We are descendants of John L. Mineer (or Myneer)[born 1770 in France] He owned property in Fleming County, Kentucky.
Joe Mineer said,
July 13, 2007 at 2:09 am
I am 35 years old and live in Cynthiana, KY where I was born and raised.
I have information about the Mineer family but some I prefer not to list here because I’m not sure where it originated from or if it’s true.
From what I’ve been told, from older family members, we have been tied in with Lorena and Lorana, as well as John Mineer. I have heard we came from France. I also heard we are Dutch. My grandfather’s name was Owen(David?)Mineer. I never met him and don’t really know anything about him. That seems to be a problem with many of the Mineers. We are too far apart and there’s much to be discovered.
I look forward to finding out more about it. Anyone is welcome to send me an email at anytime. In case it isn’t listed automatically, you can send it to jmineer (at) hillbillymail (dot) (com).
Mine is Philip Daniel Mineer also said,
August 23, 2007 at 4:38 am
My grandfather was William Mineer. My family is from Cincinnati also. My aunts Mika and Moreen Mineer have gatherd alot of information on the Mineer liniage and im sure would love to share.
Joe Mineer said,
October 1, 2007 at 5:29 am
Hey Michael
I cannot seem to find your email address on this blog. Could you please send me an email so I can reply to it? I need to give you some important information. Before you get your hopes up, it isn’t about the Mineer family name.
Thanks
Joe
Jamie Mineer said,
October 8, 2007 at 12:40 am
Hi my grandfather was Owen Mineer from Cynthiana too. The next to last poster from the same town is my cousin who I do not know but our fathers are brothers. Our fathers and their brothers all served in the military with 3 in war time. 2 of those 3 died in combat. I have taken an interest in 1 of them, his name was Buddy. I learned that he was in the 29th Div. that landed on D-Day. He servived in combat until July 31, 1944 when he died near a town called St. Lo, France. I have documents about this as well as those from our deceased grandparents. I also have a large lithograph of the cemetary he is buried in in Belgium and a photo of his tombstone. If you would like to know more email at jamie.mineer@gmail.com
jeff hanauer said,
October 22, 2007 at 12:07 pm
i am looking for James (jamie) Mineer, a childhood pal and neighbor. his brothers Bobby, Scott, and Steven, all from the dayton, ohio area. my name is Jeff Hanauer jeffdhanauer@aol.com
john e. mineer said,
November 2, 2007 at 3:17 am
my name is john mineer. just stumbled on this site. my grandfather was hobart mineer from the tri-cities in washington state. my father is lyle hobart mineer. i have an older sister named lynette and a half brother named bart or hobart again.. sheesh, glad i didnt get that one attached to me. my understanding is that my family roots came from holland and southern france. no proof just word of mouth. my father has tried to do some geneology work but i dont think he has had much success..if you need to get ahold of me for any questions feel free to email me at scubadoya590@hotmail.com for any info.. thats for all except my ex-wives, plz stay gone and maria brown….that goes for you too! you SCAMMER!
Michael R Mineer said,
November 19, 2007 at 5:12 pm
I am a Mineer who lives in an area of Kentucky where several of the Mineer’s settled when they first came to the states. I live on the line between Lewis and Fleming County. Many of the descendents of the original families have migrated on to other parts of the states. There are only a few of us still in the area.
Steven Diaz said,
December 21, 2007 at 2:20 am
Looking for a Harold D. Mineer, retired Army 1stSgt, and used to a JROTC instructor for Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Tx from mid 1960 to mid 1980’s.
Philip Daniel Mineer said,
January 17, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Philip, I like you being listed first in a “google” search. However, I am the ORIGINAL. Your father John is my first cousin.
P. Mineer said,
July 9, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Philip Daniel Mineer has passed away on July 2nd.
L Mitchell said,
July 14, 2008 at 12:14 am
My great-grandmother’s maiden name was Laura Bertha Mineer. My family is from Fleming County. There will be a Mineer family reunion August 10, 2008 at the Fleming-Mason Energy Pavillion across from Fleming County High School. There may be people there you’d like to meet.
tabitha mineer said,
July 28, 2008 at 8:55 pm
just looking for my father , jeffrey neal mineer in flemingsburg ky
Jodi Bose said,
September 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I’m one of the Cincinnati Mineer’s.My mother’s name is Maaike Bose (Mineer). My grandfather, William G. Mineer was shot down in Holland in WWII. The family that helped him hide out was Dutch and the women’s name was Maaike. That is how my mom got her name.Other than that I do not believe we are Dutch.
Tori Mineer said,
October 9, 2008 at 1:43 am
hello my name is tori mineer as you see. i dont know alot about my family but my grandpa is from ohio and know settles in falmouth ky. we have a family get together every year in ohio and one year we had a book made. all i know is that my part of the mineer’s are from france!
Ciara Mineer said,
October 17, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Hello, my name is Ciara Marie Mineer and im fourteen. My mom name is michele Marie eyerman(thats her married name). My grandpa’s name was Philip Daniel Mineer he passed away on july 2nd. Philip also had two more daughters named monique and megan. moenique has two daughters julia and keira.Megan has one son named garrett. My grandpa has two brothers and one sister. his sister is Jeannine mineer and his brothers are Joe and toni mineer. another info contact me and my mom and i will try answer them.
Mark said,
April 26, 2009 at 7:13 am
Well, Im not sure if you are still actively using this site, but I typed in Mineer in Google, and your site popped up. I am not a Mineer, but I am a descendant of one. My Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather is Andrew Mineer. He was a talented Violinist , who had played for the King of Sweden. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1861 and crossed the Atlantic ocean in a ship called Monarch of the Sea. that same year he crossed the plains in Captain Jon Murdock’s Company. He had a son Named August Emil Mineer, who married Francis Ann White. They had Eleven Children, one being Birdie Elizabeth Mineer, born April 11, 1874. In 1878 she and her family were called to move to Piute County, utah, then moved to Grass Valley in 1880.
In 1882, Wilford Woodruff, called her family to settle in St. Johns , Arizona, along with 25 families. Joel William, Francis thomas White, and Andrew Mineer. Birdie Mineer went on to marry August Julius Lundquist of Snowflake, AZ. Birdie Mineer Lundquist is MY grandmothers , Grandmother.
SO, I do have relation, and I am glad to be a part of such an amazing Heritage.
-Mark