WV Sen. Weld writes book about historic Wellsburg homes after researching his childhood home

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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The idea for Sen. Ryan Weld’s first book began in his childhood home. He was curious about its history and the people who had lived there before his family.

“It started back in a conversation that I had with my mom,” said Weld, R-Brooke.

His mother, Roseanna Filberto, and stepfather, Tony Filberto, have lived at the home since 1986.

Through research, Weld discovered that the home was built by William Scott, an entrepreneur …

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