Kimberly--we were in somewhat the same situation you are--we contacted an attorney in Petersberg who has done quite a bit of work in Wetzel county--our land has been in the family since 1878 and we were not sure of mineral rights--we discovered the three veins of coal was gone, however, the gas and oil are 100% ours--our attorney wrote a very explicit opinion, with verifications, which is currently being recorded at the courthouse--this precludes any questions as to ownership of gas and oil--you can pm me at crwood@clearwire.net and I will send you his name--be extremely careful before signing any lease--talk to neighbors adjoining your property and see what they have going--the marcellus play, particularly in Wetzel county is heading to phenomonal and a mistake early on can cost you long term--good luck Bob Wood