I scrape my data directly from the county GIS server though, and it's basically the same data, although I have to figure out who's an absentee myself by comparing addresses (and the conventions like St vs Street aren't always consistent so it's harder than it sounds).You can probably just go to your local assessor's office and see if they can get you a spreadsheet.

I still have some contacts and I can shake some trees if you would like? 

I've got a ton of contacts and resources if you are interested, just let me know what you need. 

If you are interested in contacting him let me know and I will pass on his information. 

@Andrew Ivory Feel free to contact me anytime if you need more info..perhaps I can be of service!

I spoke to an attorney local to my area and he recommended contacting Robert Shuman in Morgantown.

No way to contact his wife in an emergency. 

If so, who would I contact to verify this?

These days all data are public domain information.

I would challenge your neighbor to provide you with data and facts..not hearsay.