Henthorn Genealogy Obits

Time to Learn Lyrics by Tim O'Brien

2012-01-08T14:57:00.001-05:00

Time to Learn Lyrics by Tim O'Brien:

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There's a version of this song on YouTube.

Over the years I have listened to versions by Tim O'Brien and Maura O'Connell both of which always move me.

I hope you enjoy reading the lyrics. I think this would be a perfect song to sing at my funeral.

Dead People Server - Dead Celebrities, Dead People and Other Interesting Passings

2011-10-25T18:25:00.000-04:00

Dead People Server - Dead Celebrities, Dead People and Other Interesting Passings:

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Cemetery Maintenance

2011-10-06T08:49:00.000-04:00

From the Reynolds County, Missouri Page on Facebook

How many of you have family buried in a cemetery that is no longer maintained? Do you know of a graveyard in need of major cleanup? I can no longer do such work myself and I know that many of you cannot either. If you are like me, you are being asked for donations quite frequently. Most requests are for good causes. Our young people are the ones most capable of doing this kind of work and are the ones who most often require donations for their activities. As school or church projects for raising money, could not we have an "abandoned cemetery fund". I probably wouldn't donate $50 or a $100 for a junior or senior class activity or trip, but I would donate for something like this. (RCG Contributor)

A Simple Guide to Writing Obituaries - a knol by Christina Newberry

2011-09-30T18:01:00.001-04:00

A Simple Guide to Writing Obituaries - a knol by Christina Newberry:

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Uncle Dale

2011-08-07T08:35:00.003-04:00

Rodney Henthorn's blog tribute to his Uncle Dale

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Wiley Cemetery - Piney, WV

2011-07-05T19:06:00.002-04:00

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Cemetery photos of Wiley Cemetery - Piney, WV. A Picasa album by Bill Cunningham. Includes at least one Henthorn grave.

Long Lost Relatives.net: Sunday's Obituary - Margaret Petersen Henthorn

2011-07-05T19:01:00.001-04:00

Long Lost Relatives.net: Sunday's Obituary - Margaret Petersen Henthorn: "Margaret Petersen Henthorn Death Takes Mrs. Henthorn Mrs. Earl H. (Margaret P.) Henthorn, 43, a Centralia resident, died Tuesday in a..."

Nebraska resident who died in Centralia, WA.

Abildgaard, Mark (NMI)

2011-02-22T20:50:00.001-05:00

Mark (NMI) Abildgaard

Notes for Mark (NMI) ABILDGAARD-183

MARRIAGE: Mark Abildgaard was married 2nd, to Olive Bell (Wright) Amos in Dec 1939.

OBITUARY: Dairy Leader, Mark Abildgaard Dies

The man who was long considered Mr. Dairy in Kansas died April 28, at the age of 87. Mark Abildgaard, a 1911 graduate of Kansas State University managed dairy farms and brought high quality breeding cattle to the state before becoming the owner of his own dairy farm.

As a dairyman he was a leader in organizing Wichita Milk Producers Association in 1931. He was its first president and in 1932 became manager, a job he held until retirement in 1955.

As a dairy co-op manager he was described by John Heersche, elderly Kansas dairyman as "priding himself in running an efficient operation on the smallest dollar with the largest return to the dairy farmer."

"Without an attorney and as sole spokesman for dairy farmer interests, Abildgaard handled all testimony at federal order hearings. He was considered honest and fair, and his judgment was respected in all segments of the industry," said Heersche.

"Through Abildgaard's efforts Dairy Council was brought to Wichita, and he supported and aided its function through the years," said Wichita Dairy Council leader Molly Goodwin, now with Dairy Council, Inc.

WMPA became a member of the National Milk Producers Federation because of the influence of Abildgaard.

"He was a great dairy leader," said Lynn Elrod, who replaced Abildgaard as manager of WMPA in 1955. Elrod is now assistant to the general manager of AMPI.

Jim Moore, manager of the Kansas Division of AMPI said, "Kansas dairymen will miss the influence and counsel of this outstanding dairy leader."
(Source: "Dairymen's Digest, June 1977)

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 22 Feb 2011

Paton, James Edward

2011-02-22T20:44:00.000-05:00

James Edward Paton

Notes for James Edward PATON-181

MARRIAGE: Marriage Witnesses were Bess Henthorne, Dick Burger, Minnie Henthorne. by Rev. William B. Larnpen? (Furnished by Nancy Fortson)

OBITUARY: J.E. Paton Services Held Monday Afternoon

Funeral services for James Edward Paton, 64, were held this afternoon at 3 at the Swisher Mortuary. The Rev. F.H. Hayward officiated and burial was in Union Cemetery.

He died Saturday (1 Aug 1953 according to telegram sent to Kenneth H. Bruner) at 12:30 p.m. at Newton Nemorial Hospital after a long illness. He underwent surgery November 15 and had failed since. He was last admitted to the hospital nine weeks ago.

Paton was born in Sumner County, Oct. 22, 1888, the son of George and Mary Paton, and had lived in and near Winfield for 31 years. March 1, 1916, in Winfield, he was married to Inez Henthorne. He had been a salesman for a monument company for a number of years.

His affliations included the Presbyterian Church and the Winfield Garden Club, and he had served on the city park board for a number of years. He was an iris enthusiast and his garden at the Paton home, 903 Ann, was a place of interest during the blooming iris season.

He is survived by his wife, Inez, of the home; four brothers, George M. of Long Beach, Calif., and W.H., Jack and Fred Paton, all of Winfield; one sister, Mrs. Henry Fair of Geuda Springs; and an aunt, Mrs. Anna Sommerville of Winfield.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 22 Feb 2011

Abildgaard, Ruth Wentworth (Henthorne)

2011-02-22T20:33:00.004-05:00

Ruth Wentworth Henthorne

Notes for Ruth Wentworth HENTHORNE-180

OCCUPATION: Taught 1 year at Silverdale School and 1 year at Bryant in Winfield, KS

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Presbyterian Church at Derby, KS

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Fern Chapter of Eastern Star; Member of Mulvane Woman's Club; Member of Waco Farm Bureau; Member of Royal Neighbors of America; Active in 4-H Club work

OBITUARY: Funeral Held Sunday for Mrs. Abildgaard Many Pay Respect to Widely Known Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. Mark Abildgaard, who died at her home five miles northwest of Mulvane, [KS] at about 4:30 o'clock last Friday afternoon, May 6 [1932], were held Sunday afternoon at the Mulvane Methodist Church. Mrs. Abildgaard had been in failing health the past few years. She had been a constant sufferer for several months and her death had been expected daily for almost a month.

The funeral services Sunday were conducted by Rev. H.H. Rayborn, pastor of the Derby Presbyterian Church, and assisted by Rev. C.C. Brown, pastor of the M.E. Church here. The church was filled with a large number of friends and relatives from Mulvane, Derby, Waco, Winfield and other communities where Mrs. Abildgaard was so well known.

Music was furnished by a male quartet from the Derby Presbyterian Church composed of Messrs. John and Oscar Yungmeyer, Waguh and James Alley, who sang "Abide with Me," "The City Foursquare," and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," accompanied by Lee Waugh, pianist. Mrs. Owen Nisbit of Winfield sang "That Wonderful Mother of Mine," accompanied by Miss Helen Swinney, at the request of Mrs. Abildgaard's children. [The funeral was held on Mother's Day.]

Services at the funeral were carried out as they had been arranged by Mrs. Abildgaard some time before her passing. Pallbearers were: Ira Abildgaard of Oxford, and Fred Abildgaard, Arthur Abildgaard, L. Henthorne, J.E. Paton and Roy Waters of Winfield. Burial was in Mulvane Cemetery, in charge of Gordon Mortuary.

Ruth Wentworth Henthorne was born March 14, 1893, in Winfield, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Henthorne. She attended public schools there and graduated from Winfield High School with the class of 1910. She taught one year at Silverdale, [KS] and one year at Bryant, Winfield.

On April 28, 1914, she was married to Mark Abildgaard of Winfield. Four children were born to them, three of whom survive: Robert, John and Jean. Other survivors are: her husband, her mother, Mrs. Minnie Henthorne of Winfield; two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Paton of Winfield; Mrs. R.E. Burger of Oklahoma City and Lawrence Henthorne of Winfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Abildgaard came to the Mulvane community 14 years ago this spring, living first south of town, then in the Rockford neighborhood northeast of here, and six years ago moving to the present home between here and Waco. During the years she was here, Mrs. Abilgaard was prominent in church and civic activities, besides attending the many duties of her home. She was at the time of her death a member of the Derby Presbyterian Church, where until prevented by ill health, she was active in the church and its auxiliary organizations. She was an active member in the Fern Chapter of the Eastern Star, Mulvane and Royal Neighbors of America and of the Mulvane Women's Club. For many years she had been in the work of the women's activities of the Sedgwick County Farm Bureau and a leader in the Waco 4-H Club work.
(Source: Mulvane News, clipping)

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 22 Feb 2011

Henthorne, Bess

2011-02-21T15:46:00.001-05:00

Bess Henthorne

Notes for Bess HENTHORNE-179

AKA: Bessie Henthorne by Nancy Forton; Bess Henthorne Burger in her obituary.

RECOLLECTIONS: From June (Bellman) Henthorne's diary:
Nov. 25 1926 "Thanksgiving, and Bess was here from Ponca City, Cody and John from Chicago, and Dick, Bonnie and Bonnie June - The tribe!"

Dec 25 [1926?] "Bess ill in Ponca City. Dick and I went in the afternoon to see her. So sick, bless her, but thinks she's improving."

Jan 1 [1927?] "Dear Bess came up last nite to take treatments of Dr. Strother." Note from Jan 14: "Bess went to Ponca today, much better. I must go to see her soon, so I'll know she's doing well. She's so delicate just now."

Jan 5, 1929 "Returned from four days with Bess in Ponca. Such a lovely visit. Ruth and Charles are going to Houston - then England. Good bye!"

OBITUARY: Mrs. Bess H. Burger Dies Here Thursday
Mrs. Bess Henthorne Burger died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Newton Memorial Hospital after an illness of about a year. She had been a resident of Kansas City until coming to Winfield in September to make her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Swisher-Taylor funeral home with Rev. Harold M. Parker Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. The family requests no flowers, that instead contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mrs. Burger was born in Winfield, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Henthorne. She left Winfield 25 years ago and for 22 years had been employed by the Phillips Petroleum Co. in Kansas City. She was a member of the Jane Phillips sorority. When in Winfield before, she was a member of the Presbyterian church.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Inez H. Paton; a sister-in-law, Mrs. June Henthorne; 2 nieces, Mrs. Walter Dillion of Winfield and Mrs. Kenneth Fisher of Wichita; 2 nephews, Robert Abildgaard of Wichita and John Abildgaard of Hutchinson.
(Source: Funeral folder, bur. 15 Nov 1958, 2:30 p.m., Union Cemetery, Winfield, KS.)

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorne, Inez Alice

2011-02-21T15:42:00.002-05:00

Inez Alice Henthorne

Notes for Inez Alice HENTHORNE-178

AKA: Inez H. Paton in her obituary; Inez Alice Henthorne by Nancy Fortson

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 17 Nov 1885 by Nancy Fortson.

OCCUPATION: Began her career with the Winfield National Bank on 8 Nov 1924. She came to First National Bank when it bought out the Winfield National Bank, 1 Sep 1945. She worked as a bookkeeper for 17 years and as a cashier for about an equal number of years. Retired in 1959 from the First National Bank after 35 years of loyal service. (Furnished by Nancy Fortson)

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of DAR, DUV, BPW, Eastern Star

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Presbyterian Church

RESIDENCES: Lived in the area of Winfield, KS all her life. 210 W. 10th, Winfield, KS

OBITUARY: Mrs. Inez H. Paton Dies at Hospital

Mrs. Inez H. Paton, 75, died at 8:20 a.m. this morning at Newton Memorial hospital, where she had been a patient since Nov. 17.

Born Nov 17, 1886, in Burden, KS she was the daughter of John and Minnie Henthorne, and lived in the Winfield area all her life. She was married to James E. Paton in 1916. He died Aug. 1, 1953.

Mrs. Paton retired from her duties at the 1st National Bank Oct. 1, 1959, after 35 years. She began her career as a bookkeeper at the Winfield National Bank in 1924, and came to the 1st National Bank when it bought the Winfield National in 1945. She was a bookkeeper for 17 years and a cashier 18 years.

She was a member of 1st Presbyterian church, Order of Eastern Star, DAR, Liberal Arts club, and Rossetti circle.

Survivors include 2 nieces, Mrs. Walter Dillion of Winfield and Mrs. Kenneth Fisher of Wichita; 2 nephews, Robert W. Abildgaard of Wichita and John Abildgaard of Hutchinson; and several cousins, among them Boyd Smith of Winfield and Mrs. Roy Waters of Kansas City, MO.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Swisher-Taylor funeral home.

DEATH: Died on Thanksgiving Day 1961 at Winfield, KS.

CEMETERY: Funeral folder, bur. 25 Nov 1961, 4:00 p.m. Union Cemetery, Winfield, KS.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Plumley, James Lawrence

2011-02-21T15:39:00.002-05:00

James Lawrence Plumley, Ph.D.

Notes for James Lawrence PLUMLEY Dr.-176

EDUCATION: James Plumley graduated from the public schools and Central High of Washington, DC. In 1933, he graduated from the University of Maryland. In 1936, he graduated from Sewannee (Tenn.) Episcopal Seminary.

OCCUPATION: He held pastorates in Freeport and Houston, Texas; In 1942, he was serving as Rector of St. Mary's Church in Houston, TX.

MILITARY: He held the rank of Captain in the Texas State Guard.

OBITUARY:
The Vestry of St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Shreveport, Louisiana
Memorial to
James Lawrence Plumley
July 19, 1910 - April 26, 1972

James Lawrence Plumley was born in the City of Washington on July 10, 1910, the son of Walter Preston Plumley and his wife, Nellie Garfield Plumley. He died in Shreveport on April 26, 1972, after a distinguished career covering 35 years as a minister of Christ's Church, the last twenty years as the beloved rector of this Parish.

This expression of the Vestry of St. Mark's Church records our sense of loss upon the death of our minister and friend and, as a part of our archives, will be a permanent memorial of the life, the accomplishments, the character, and the warm personal qualities of this notable man.

Dr. Plumley spent his early life, and received his schooling, in Washington. He attended the University of Maryland, where he was active in athletics and other college activities, from which he was graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his theological education at the University of the South, Sewanee, from which he held a Bachelor of Divinity degree. Later, the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Kentucky conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity.

He was ordained to the priesthood in 1937, and from then to the time of his death was a devoted servant of Christ and His Church, a warm loving and tireless pastor of the people to whom he ministered, and an inspiring preacher of God's Word.

The first part of this ministry was spent in the Diocese of Texas, where he was a missionary priest in St. Paul's, Freeport, and Holy Comforter, Angleton; then he was assistant at Trinity, Houston, and inaugurated an outstandingly successful youth program. He established St. Mark's, Houston, in 1940, and was its first rector, with a membership of 27. When he left it ten years later, to go to Pittsburgh, it had a congregation of 1600.

In Texas he served as dean of the Southwest Convocation, secretary of the executive board, as a member of the Board of Missions and the Standing Committee, and as first chairman of the Episcopal Hospital Board.

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was rector of the Church of the Ascension and held various positions in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

In 1952 he came to Shreveport to become rector of St. Mark's Church where he served with distinction until the time of his death. Dr. Plumley was a member during four terms on Bishop and Council of the Diocese of Louisiana and was also a member of various other boards and committees of the Diocese. At the time of his death he was Dean of the Shreveport Convocation and a member of the Boards of Trustees of the University of the South and of All Saints' Junior College, Vicksburg. He also rendered services to this community as a member of various Shreveport civic and charitable organizations.

Dr. Plumley was an outstanding preacher and pulpit orator, and much labor and thought went into each of his sermons. He had the rare privilege of being heard regularly not only by his own congregation but also, for at least fourteen years each Sunday, by a radio audience of thousands. For about the same number of years he appeared on television with a short (taped) sermon which concluded the day's broadcasting. Most of us know of many people, over a wide area, who have testified to the worth and inspiration of his radio and television sermons. He was also constantly in demand as a guest preacher in other churches, some far removed from Shreveport, and he responded as he was able to such requests. His outstanding qualifications were recognized in 1961 by his selection as one of the ten leading clergymen in the nation by the British-American Preachers Exchange Program.

Larry Plumley's wife was Martha Franklin, of Winchester, Tennessee, to whom he was married in 1937 and who survives him. He is survived also by three children, James Lawrence, Jr., Pam, Mrs. John Barineau, and Marty, Mrs. Ralph Parnell, Jr., and by a brother, Walter, a retired priest of the Church. He was a devoted and attentive husband and father, and we remember him for this with particular admiration.

The Vestry believes that it would be appropriate to record in this memorial our appreciation of Larry Plumley's outstanding qualities, his humanity and his devotion and dedication to Christ and His Church. Spiritual devotion and zeal were made effective in his Parish and in this community by his own human qualities, and his understanding and sympathy with the humanity of others.

He was the rector of St. Mark's Parish during a time of stirring change: First, when the Parish moved to a new location and under his leadership, built and paid for our present beautiful church; and more recently, when differences of opinion in the National Church, the Diocese, and even in the Parish, could have been the occasion for serious divisions which a lesser man might not have averted.

We know that Lawrence Plumley was a worthy successor to the many able, conscientious and devoted priests who have served St. Mark's Church as its rector during its long and honorable history; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Vestry of St. Mark's Church directs this expression of our regard and affection for Lawrence Plumley and this memorial of our convictions as to his worth as a man and as the rector of this Parish, which have been impressed upon us during our long association with him, be inscribed in the minutes of the Vestry; and that a copy be sent to the family of our friend and pastor, whose memory will long inspire us in the affairs of this Parish.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Jordan, Ione Sigourney

2011-02-21T15:35:00.002-05:00

Ione Sigourney Jordan

Notes for Ione Sigourney JORDAN-172

Problem: Is the first name Ione or Ona?

OBITUARY: Died
HENTHORNE - On Sunday morning, April 10, 1882, at 3 o'clock, of typhoid fever, Ona S., wife of John W. Henthorne, in the 21st year of her age.

Mrs. Henthorne leaves behind her a husband and sweet little babe, together with a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn their irreparable loss. Mrs. Henthorne had lived amidst the people among whom she died for several years and was beloved and highly respected by all who knew her. We have been acquainted with the deceased since her residence here, and can say in truth that she was one of the most amiable, accomplished and intelligent ladies with whom we have ever met. "Tis sad, very sad, to see the heart-stricken husband and friends gather around the bed of a dying wife and friend and imprint the last fond kiss upon her cold, pale cheek. "Tis more and to lie down and die in spring time when the birds are warbling forth their richest notes, and the flowers of April are sending upon zephyr wings their sweetest fragrance. Her remains were followed to their last resting place by an unusually large procession of sympathizing relatives and friends.

The dear little babe is only about three months old and never knew a mother's care, but

Kind friends will check the little one's tears,
And help her brave the storm,
Strong arms will guard her tender years
And shield her from all harm.

Sleep sweetly mother, 'till we meet again
Beyond the other shore;
Sad hearts will all be happy then,
We'll meet to part no more.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Cottingham, George Marion

2011-02-21T15:32:00.002-05:00

George Marion Cottingham

Notes for George Marion COTTINGHAM-163

MILITARY: George Cottingham was a veteran of the Civil War.

OBITUARY:

"He giveth His beloved sleep." Death has again entered our midst and taken from a happy home a loving husband and father. George M. Cottingham was born near Moores Hill, Ind., May 25, 1840, died July 11, 1894.

He lived with his parents until the Civil War, when he enlisted and helped to free his country from bondage.

He was married to Dennie E. Henthorn, Sept. 29, 1870, and to them were born three sons, who with their mother are left to mourn. But the thoughts of a happy home when father was with them, will ever shine as a bright star in their memory.

He joined the M.E. Church in 1874 and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a member of Langwell Post G.A.R., under whose auspices he was buried.

A loving husband and father, a kind neighbor and faithful citizen, whose memory we will every revere until the Angel of Death shall call us to join on the Heavenly Shore.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, Alice Birdie

2011-02-21T15:28:00.001-05:00

Alice Birdie Henthorn

Notes for Alice Birdie HENTHORN-150

BIOGRAPHY: Alice Henthorn was educated in the public schools of Ripley County, IN and attended old Moores Hill (now Evansville) College for about 2 years.

She taught school in the Ripley County Public Schools and in the Indianapolis Public Schools for many years.

In 1918, she went to Washington, DC where she was employed for many years by the federal government. She worked first for the War Department and later the Treasury Department, until her retirement in 1938.

After leaving Ripley County she lived in Cincinnati, Chicago, Indianapolis and Washington, DC.

She was Matron, U.D. and First W. Matron, Electa Chapter No. 135, O.E.S. Milan, IN. She was Past President, General M. Emmett Urell Auxilliary, United Spanish War Veterans, Washington, DC.

When her husband's health broke circa 1913 she returned to employment, working until the time of her retirement.

OBITUARY: Rites at Milan for Mrs. Bruner
Teacher in Ripley County Schools for 17 Years, Dies Near Washington, DC

Mrs. Alice H. Bruner, teacher in the Ripley county schools for 17 years, died Saturday in Prince Georges county, Md., near Washington, DC. She had been ill for some time and had been in a hospital since March 16.

Born on the Henthorn farm just west of Milan on the Versailles and Milan pike, Mrs. Bruner was the former Alice Belle (Byrd) Henthorn, daughter of James Wilson and Fannie Catherine Henthorn, the youngest of 10 children. Her parents were among the earliest settlers of Ripley county, her father coming from Boone county, Ky., and her mother, the daughter of Peter Williams, coming from Worcester county (near Snow Hill) on the eastern shore of Maryland.

The deceased was educated in the public schools of Ripley county and attended Moores Hill college, after which she began a career of teaching. In 1893 she was united in marriage to Milton Ellsworth Bruner of the Springdale neighborhood, who survives her with two children, Kenneth Henthorn Bruner and Pauline May Bruner (Mrs. A. Robert McCallum Jr.) both of Silver Spring, Md.

Entered Civil Service

Answering the call for trained personnel in 1917, Mrs. Bruner entered the Federal Civil Service in the War Department, working as a section chief in the Quartermaster General's Office. Thereafter she was transferred to the Loans and Currency Division of the United States Treasury where she served until 1938 when she retired on account of physical disability. From that time she resided with her son, Kenneth H. Bruner, president of the East Sligo Valley Citizens Association in Silver Spring, Md.

Active in religious and fraternal work, Mrs. Bruner was a member of Foundry Methodist Church in Washington; a past president of the General M. Emmett Urell chapter, Spanish War Veterans' Auxillary; matron, U.D. and first worthy matron of Electra chapter, No. 135, O.E.S., Milan.

Prayer services were conducted Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Frederick Brown Harris of Foundry church, at the residence of Mrs. McCallum at Silver Spring. The body was then brought to Milan where funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Laws Funeral Home by the Rev. Maurice Eicholz with the final rites of the order of the Eastern Star under the auspices of Electa chapter. Interment was in the Moores Hill Cemetery.
(Source: Versailles Republican, Versailles, Indiana, Thursday, April 3, 1941; The Osgood Journal, Osgood, Indiana, April 3, 1941; The Washington Star, Washington, DC, Monday, March 30-31, 1941; and one other not identified.)

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, James William

2011-02-21T15:25:00.001-05:00

James William Henthorn

Notes for James William HENTHORN-147

DIVORCE-RESIDENCES: James William Henthorn was divorced in 1903 and resided with his daughter, Maysel, in Shelbyville, IN.

OCCUPATION: He worked as a farmer and railroad section hand.

HEALTH_HISTORY: He suffered a stroke while with the railroad. The stroke resulted in epilepsy.

CHILDREN: He had six children and was very poor.

COMMENT: He was supposed to inherit the family farm.

OBITUARY: James Henthorn Dies

Aged man dies of complications. James Henthorn, widely known resident of Shelbyville, IN, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Kessler, 609 Dunn Ave., at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday night. He had been ill for the past weeks of a complication of diseases. He was 72 years old. Rev. T.E. Adams will officiate at services held at West St. Methodist Church. Burial will be in Moore's Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

He leaves six children: Myrtle Kessler, Maysel Cupp, Esther Thorpe, Don F. Henthorn, Frank Henthorn, and Guy Henthorn.
(Source: Death notice in Shelbyville, IN newspaper, undated)

Problem: Is the Moore's Hill Cemetery in Shelby Co,, IN or Ripley Co., IN? The obituary of James William Henthorn said it is in Shelbyville, which would put it in Shelby Co. IN. Other information about family burials puts the cemetery in Ripley Co., near Milan.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, George Washington

2011-02-21T15:20:00.002-05:00

George Washington Henthorn

Notes for George Washington HENTHORN-145

BIOGRAPHY: George Washington Henthorn was a bachelor farmer and active in community, political, and Masonic fraternal affairs. At one time he was a RFD carrier.

PROBATE: Will of George W. Henthorn
I, George W. Henthorne of Ripley County and the state of Indiana being of sound mind, and disposing memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament:

Item first: It is my desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid.

Item second. I give all of my personal property to Alice B. Bruner and Fannie M. Henthorn to be divided between them equally by my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Item third. I give and bequeath all of my Real Estate that I may own at the time of my decease to Alice B. Bruner and Fannie M. Henthorn to be divided equally between them by my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Item fourth. I hereby appoint Fannie M. Henthorn to be my Executor.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 1st day of October 1894. s/ George W. Henthorn {seal}

signed, sealed, published and declared by the said George W. Henthorn as for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

s/ Carl E. Wood } witnesses
s/ C.N. Peters

OBITUARY:
Geo. Henthorn, died at his home west of town [Milan, IN], Saturday May 18, 1912, after an illness of several weeks of organic heart trouble. His parents died years ago leaving the responsibility of keeping up the home to George. This place he filled nobly. He was a loving brother, a kind neighbor, and was loved and respected by all.

He has been a rural route mail carrier for almost 10 years, a position which he creditably filled.

The community has lost one of nature's noblemen. He was a member of the Masonic Order; the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P. and was also a member of the Eastern Star.

He leaves to mourn, seven sisters and one brother and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was at his late home, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. D.P. Liston.

The pall bearers were Judge F.M. Thompson, J.P. Day, Everett Shockley, John Warneke, Chas. Powell and Jesse P. Conyers. Burial at Moores Hill under the auspices of the Masonic Order.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Geo. Henthorn were: Joe Stewart and wife, Mrs. Ellsworth Bruner and son and daughter and Mrs. Maggie Dean, of Indianapolis; James Henthorne and Mrs. Myrtle Kestler of Shelbyville, and Mrs. ... Vincent.
(Source: Probably Versailles Republican, 22 May 1912)

Obituary
George W. Henthorn was born August 24, 1853, on the farm near Milan, where he spent most of his life, and passed away May 12, 1912. He was converted and joined the Zion M.E. Church in 1870, under the ministry of Charles E. Edwards.

He joined the Masonic order at the age of 21 and became a member of the Eastern Star.

In 1880 he became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, also the Daughters of Rebecca; and in 1886 of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters.

He is survived by seven sisters and one brother, a number of relatives and a host of friends.

He was an affectionate brother, of a cheerful disposition, thoughtful of others, one of the world's useful men, highminded, modest, a faithful friend and an esteemed citizen.

We can say with the great poet, "His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man.'"

Resolution of Respect
Thou art gone our Brother,
Gone beyond this vale of tears,
But in Memory you will linger,
With us through the passing years.

In Memory of Geo. W. Henthorn, who died May the 13th, 1912.

Once again Death hath summoned a Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden gateway to the Eternal City has opened to welcome him to his home. He has completed his work in the ministering of the wants of the afflicted, in shedding light into darkened souls and in bringing joy into the places of misery, and as his reward, has received the plaudit, "Well done," from the Supreme Master.

And Whereas, The all-wise and merciful Father has called our beloved and respected brother home;

And Whereas, He has been a true and faithful Brother, in our Order, therefore be it

Resolved, That Milan Lodge No. 270, I.O.O.F. of Milan, Indiana, in testimony of her loss, tenders to the family of the deceased brother our sincere condolence in this deep affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of our lodge.
Robert H. Borders, Jas. M. Spencer, J.C. Powell, Committee

PROBATE: The will was probated on 29 May 1912 at Versailles, Ripley Co., IN with Charles N. Peters, witness to the signing of the will, testifying the will was valid.

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, Dennie Elizabeth

2011-02-21T15:17:00.002-05:00

Dennie Elizabeth Henthorn

Notes for Dennie Elizabeth HENTHORN-143

OBITUARY: In Memoriam

Dennie E. Henthorn was born Sept. 23, 1849 near Milan, Indiana and departed this life Saturday evening March 15, 1913, at her home near Milan.

She was united in marriage, Sept. 29, 1870, to George M. Cottingham, who preceded her to the great beyond, July 11, 1894.

Three sons were born unto them, Warren of Milan; J. Frank, a missionary in the Philippine Islands; and Ray of Indianapolis, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother.

She was converted and united with the Methodist church at Zion in 1876 during the ministry of the Reverend C.C. Edwards. Her life was one of consistent Christain living and service. For a number of years she has been an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Besides her sons, she leaves two grandchildren, six sisters, one brother and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was of an unusually kind and generous disposition always willing and every ready to assist anyone in need. She is gone from us yet the soft memory of her many virtues and kind acts will linger with us while we are on time's shores, like the beautiful twilight colors in the sky when the bright sun has set.

"Sad, silent and pure be the tears that we shed,
As the night dew that falls on the turf o'er her head,
And the tear that we shed, tho' in silence it roll,
Shall long keep her memory green in the soul."
(Source: Versailles Republican, 2 Apr 1913)

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Henthorn, Lavina Jane

2011-02-21T15:13:00.001-05:00

Lavina Jane Henthorn

Notes for Lavina Jane HENTHORN-141

OBITUARY: Lavina J. Henthorn was born February 6th, 1845 and died at her home near Milan, February 16, 1914, aged 69 years and 10 days.

She was married to George G. Bratton, December 17, 1863. To this union were born four children, two boys and two girls, who with the father have preceded her to the Spirit world.

She leaves to mourn her departure five sisters and one brother, two brothers and one sister having gone on before.

She united with the M.E. Church at Milan, August 5, 1895 and later transferred her membership to Zion. She lived a faithful and consistent Christian life, attending every service as long as her health would permit. She gave liberally of her means to the support of the church. Through her long and painful sickness which extended over a period of two years she never complained. She spent much time in prayer and was resigned to the will of the Lord. She passed peacefully away, an example of a saintly life.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Noble at Milan under the auspices of the D.E.S.

We desire to thank all our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear sister, Mrs. Lavina Bratton.

Sisters.
(Source: Versailles Republican, 11 Mar 1914)

Problem: Was the date of death 17 Dec 1863 or 17 Dec 1868?

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Williams, Fannie Catherine

2011-02-21T15:06:00.001-05:00

Fannie Catherine Williams

Notes for Fannie Catherine WILLIAMS-64

OBITUARY:

Fanny C. Williams was born in Worcester County, MD, Feb. 18, 1827. She, with her parents, moved to near Pierceville, Ripley Co., Indiana, in 1836. She was married to James W. Henthorn, June 29, 1843. To them were born ten children -- seven girls and three boys -- all of whom mourn the loss of their mother. Only three are left on the old homestead. Her husband passed to the spirit world, April 4, 1867.

Two years ago she was attacked with la grippe, from which she never recovered, but was not confined to her bed until last December. Her suffering during the last four months of her life only God knows, as she bore it uncomplainingly. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done, but all to no purpose, and on April 13, 1893, the death angel gave the summons and mother went from us to join father on the other shore.

On the day previous to her death, as her children surrounded her bed, she drew each one down to the bed and kissed him, and said, "Goodbye."

She had been a member of the M.E. Church since her fifteeth year, and a pure Christian home life was characteristic of her.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. C.E. Line on Saturday, April 15, after which the remains were laid to rest in the burial grounds on the farm.

Thus within a week a family of five dwindled down to one of three. Two places are vacant, never to be filled. Yet "We sorrow not as those who have no hope," but believe that the time is not far distant when loved ones shall be reunited.

CEMETERY: Fanny Henthorn; 66 yr. 1 mo. 25; Died April 12, 1893
(W. Burr Parsons has not been placed in the family tree, as of Apr 1995. He wrote that this was Grandmother Henthorn, wife to James W.)
(Source: Survey of Henthorn Cemetery, Milan, Ripley Co., IN taken by W. Burr Parsons on 6 Dec 1942)

Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 20 Dec 2001
Reposted: 21 Feb 2011

Coffield, Elmond LeMoyne

2011-02-12T09:54:00.001-05:00

Elmond LeMoyne Coffield (1923 - 2011)

OCCUPATION: Physician

RESIDENCES: New Martinsville, WV

OBITUARY:
Elmond LeMoyne Coffield, M.D., 87, died on February 10, 2011, surrounded by his loving family and in the caring hands of the staff and professionals at Wetzel County Hospital, where he cared for his patients for 48 years.

Dr. Coffield was born on November 19, 1923, on Coffield Ridge in Wetzel County, West Virginia. He was the son of Susan Austie (Yoho) Coffield and Albert Lee Coffield, M.D. and the brother of Olan Terrell Coffield, M.D. He married Colleen Frost (Harris) Coffield of Bannock, Ohio on October 22, 1950.

Dr. Coffield graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University in 1943, a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University Medical School in 1945, and a Medical Doctorate from the Medical College of Virginia in 1947. He did his medical and anesthesia residency at Ohio Valley General Hospital from 1947-1950.

Dr. Coffield joined his brother, Dr. Terrell Coffield, and began practicing family medicine in New Martinsville on July 1, 1950. Dr. Coffield, his brother, and their father Dr. Albert Lee Coffield provided health care to generations of Wetzel County families. It is estimated that Dr. Coffield and his brother delivered over 4,000 babies during the 30 years they offered obstetrical services as a part of their family practice. Dr. Coffield and his brother were health care innovators by adding a medical office pharmacy and the first drive through pharmacy service in conjunction with Harman’s Drug Store. He provided occupational medicine and served as the first plant physician at the New Martinsville Bayer facility (Mobay Chemical) from 1955-1998.

Dr. Coffield was inducted into the United States Army on December 18, 1943, and reported to duty at West Virginia University in the Army Specialized Training Program which trained physicians for military service. He was transferred to the Medical College of Virginia and was discharged on March 23, 1946. During the Korean War, Dr. Coffield served in the United States Army Medical Corp as a First Lieutenant and was stationed at Fort Bragg Army Hospital and Fort Knox Army Hospital from 1951-1953 where he served as an anesthesiologist.

Dr. Coffield is survived by his five children, Jennifer Coffield Tobin (Thomas J. Tobin), Rebecca Coffield Moore (Charles Thomas Moore, Jr.), Melinda Coffield Herrick, Colette Coffield Goddard (Aaron Goddard), and Robert LeMoyne Coffield (Susanne M. Coffield). He loved his twelve grandchildren: Chad Tobin, Dylan Tobin, Spencer Tobin, Thomas Moore, Evan Moore, Whitney Herrick Bacalman, Paul Herrick, Maggie Herrick, Taylor Goddard, Sean Goddard, Daniel Coffield, and Rachel Coffield. He also loved Goldie, his loyal yellow lab. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other Coffield and Harris relatives, neighbors, and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Colleen Frost (Harris) Coffield, who died on July 14, 1978.

Dr. Coffield was a member of the First Christian Church and one of the founding members of the Wetzel County Historical Society Museum. As a member of the Court Restaurant “lunch bunch,” Dr. Coffield was a wonderful storyteller and Wetzel County historian.

Visitation will be held at Grisell Funeral Home in New Martinsville on Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 6pm to 8pm and Sunday, February 13, 2011, from 12am to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm. His funeral service will be held Monday, February 14, 2011, at 11am at First Christian Church in New Martinsville, followed by internment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

A special thanks to his caregivers and the staff at Journey Hospice. Memorial donations may be made to Wetzel County Hospital, First Christian Church, Journey Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
(Source: New Martinsville, WV newpaper)

Cooley Obituaries

2010-12-24T08:20:00.001-05:00

Pike County, Illinois Genealogy Trails:

"KENNETH COOLEY , 68, of Barry, IL passed away on his farm near Fishhook, IL. He was born in New Salem, IL to Floyd and Maud Bimson Cooley. He married Sharon Sutton on June 9, 1958, in Hernando, Miss."

At this site there are four obituaries for members of the Cooley family of Pike county, Illinois.

There is a link between the Cooley and Henthorn families. Yesterday I added these obituaries to my own genealogy file.

If you are interested in sharing information about the history and genealogy of either of these two families please contact me.

Moon, Cleo Margaret (Hanthorne)

2010-12-06T12:34:00.002-05:00

Cleo Margaret (Hanthorne) Moon

Cleo Margaret Moon was born February 19, 1904 in [Eagle City], Dewey County, in the Oklahoma Territory to William Parker and Emmaretta (Richardson) Hanthorne. She died at Lamoni Nursing and Rehab. Center in Lamoni, Iowa on July 25, 2000.

She was the youngest of eight children. Her next older sister, Ruth, and Cleo helped each other go to college. Cleo attended college in Chickasaw, Oklahoma, with an English degree at the Oklahoma College for Women. She received her M.A. degree at the University of Oklahoma. After teaching in her home state for a while she moved to Lamoni, Iowa and became a high school instructor. There she taught high school English, acted as librarian, directed plays, and taught hand sewing.

Cleo arrived in Lamoni by train and spent her first night in the home of Mrs. Lou Blair on 10th street. She later roomed there. For several years Cleo's mother lived with her in what is known as the Gold house in west Lamoni. Cleo's mother said that those years were the happiest in her life. She was active in the Mite Society, a group of women who quilted together one day a week.

Cleo held a B.S. in Library Science from Columbia University in New York City. She became librarian at Graceland College transforming a meager collection of books into a viable academic library. She was instrumental in planning the Fredrick Madison Smith Library building and presided over the human chain that moved thousands of volumes from the second floor of Briggs Hall to the new library. For twenty-three years she held the position of librarian at Graceland. Even after retirement she continued to make frequent walking trips to Graceland and the library where she worked on a part time basis.

During the Christmas season in 1944 Cleo married Willard Charles Moon and left Graceland in the spring of that year. During a period of twelve years she lived an activity-filled life in which, among other things, she involved herself in the business of raising and selling parakeets. When she gave up the parakeet business a short time before returning to Graceland she started selling Frankoma pottery. She was asked several times during those twelve years to return to the college but she said she was not yet ready. She was enjoying herself, and it was not until she felt a need for cultural association that she returned in 1956 as a teacher of Creative Writing and Cataloger for the library.

Cleo and Willard made their home on North Walnut Street across from what is now the elementary school building. Later they moved to an apartment building, created by Willard, and decorated by Cleo, at the corner of Main Street and Walnut. The attractive decor was brought to the attention of the Des Moines Register and was featured in the Sunday newspaper. Her husband bought her a shop adjoining their home where she sold pottery and other gift items, including pottery from student artists at Graceland College.

Cleo became best known as a poet. She was a primary contributor to the body of Graceland poetry. A collection, "The Bell Tower's Eye" was published and many of these same poems were reprinted in the volume, "Threads of Blue and Gold" commermorating Graceland's first 100 years. Her close observation of human experience, her understanding of human emotion, and her sensitivity for language served as a catalyst for her poetic gift. Many of Cleo's inspirational poems have been set to music as hymns of the RLDS Church or as Graceland standards. Several of the finest hymns in "Hymns of the Saints" articulate her profound religious vision and have inspired the hundreds who have sung them. A residence house for Graceland women, Hanthorne House, has been named in her honor. She was named poet laureate of Graceland, and conferred with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. Her memorable words, which themselves have become an important part of Graceland's heritage and tradition, have embodied the thoughts of all of those who, through the years, have built on Graceland's hill.

Preceding her in death were her father in 1917; mother in 1941; four sisters; three brothers; and her husband, Willard, on April 12, 1995.

In her last years Cleo made her home at the Lamoni Nursing and Rehab. Center. She is survived by Willard's daughter, Sadi Negaard and husband, Leland, of Independence, Missouri, and their family: Doris Negaard, Kristen Negaard, Kerri Wade and husband, Eric, one great grandchild, Brooke; nephews, Dale Moon and wife, Frances of Lamoni and Donald Conkling of Dorchester, Nebraska; niece Wanda Bain and husband, Harold, of Climax Springs, Missouri; great great niece, Muriel Crownover of Santa Rosa, California; special friends, Clara Morrell and Marie Hawley both of Lamoni; plus many members of the Graceland alumni family who hold her memory and contributions in affectionate regard.
(Source: Written by Sadi (Moon) Negaard - furnished by Muriel Crownover)

BURIAL:
Cleo Margaret (Hanthorne) Moon
Born: February 19, 1904, Eagle City, Oklahoma Territory
Died: July 25, 2000, Lamoni, Iowa
Funeral Service: Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home, Lamoni, Iowa
Date and Time: July 29, 2000, 10:00 a.m.
Officiating: Evangelist Les Gardner and High Priest Barbara Higdon
Organist: Richard Clothier
Soloist: Alma Blair, "Help Us Express Your Love, Oh Lord," lyrics by Cleo Moon
Bearers: Hale Collins, Bruce Graybill, Jerry Hampton, Marie Hawley, Robert Johnson, Dale Moon
Honorary Bearers: Christy Christenson, Delmar Goode, Leslie Kohlman
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Iowa

Central Church of Christ Cemetery, Wood Co., WV

2010-12-06T12:25:00.003-05:00

Central Church of Christ Cemetery, Wood Co., WV

[Note: A blank line means there were one or more graves between entries in this list. Cemetery is probably near Rockport, WV.]

Henthorn, Elizabeth
D-9/12/1877 A-60y9m7d
Henthorn, Phebe
D-8/6/1901 A-81y11m28d
[Elizabeth and Phebe Henthorn were single daughters of Adam and Nancy (Hood) Henthorn and aunts of Lafayette Baldwin.]
.
Henthorn, Ephriam [sic, Ephraim]
Co E 116th Ohio Inf
[Ephraim H. Henthorn, b. 5 Dec 1839, d. 29 Dec 1886, s/o Joseph and Ruth Ann (Boughner) Henthorn.]
.
Shutts, George C.
1826-1914
[George Cornelious Shutts, s/o Henry & Sarah Shutts.]
Shutts, Margaret L.
1830-1911
[Nee Margaret Lemley, d/o Robert & Jane (Brock) Lemley and a descendant of George & Eva Catherine (Yoho) Lemley.]
Shutts, John M. s/o G & M
D-2/7/1873 A-14y11m5d
[Son of George C. and Margaret L. Shutts. Born Abt. 2 Mar 1858.]
Shutts, Albert W.
2/14/1870-4/3/1902
[Albert William Shutts, son of George C. and Margaret L. Shutts. Husband of Salley Emerick.]
.
Baldwin, Lafayette
1841-1933
[Layfayette Baldwin, s/o Eli and Ann (Henthorn) Baldwin of Monroe Co., OH. Layfayette Baldwin was the nephew of Elizabeth and Phebe Henthorn. He and his wife were living with the aunts at the time of the 1870 census of Wood Co., WV.]
Baldwin, Indiana E. w/o L
D-7/18/1873 A-70y5m21d
[Also listed as, Julianna in the 1870 census of Steele Dist., Wood Co., WV.]
.
Yoho, Jacob L.
1842-1905
[Born 24 Dec 1842 in Monroe Co., OH, d. 20 Aug 1905 in WV. Son of James and
Isabelle (Mullens) Yoho]
Yoho, Catharine
1851-1914
[Wife of Jacob L. Yoho, Nee Catharine Bowersock, b. 1 Jun 1851 in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH, d. 21 Mar 1914 in Windy, Wirt Co., WV. Daughter of Valentine & Mahala (Carpenter) Bowersock.]
Smith, Harry N. s/o J M & B A
4/16/1895-9/10/1896
[Son of Joseph Milton Smith & Barbara Anna Yoho (d/o Jacob L. & Catherine (Bowersock) Yoho).]
Carpenter, Rebecca
12/ /1801-3/ /1880
[Mother of Mahala (Carpenter) Bowersock]
Bowersock, Valentine
12/23/1827-2/4/1903
[Father of Catherine (Bowersock) Yoho.]
Bowersock, Mahala
2/16/1835-1/9/1907
[Nee Mahala Carpenter, mother of Catherine (Bowersock) Yoho.]
Bowersock, William D. s/o V & M
D-8/28/1882 A-18y9m7d
[Born Abt. 21 Nov 1863. Brother of Catherine (Bowersock) Yoho.]

(Source: Wood County Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 113 - furnished by Dale E. Miller, editorial comments, in brackets [], by Richard E. Henthorn)

Goddard Cemetery

2010-12-06T12:21:00.001-05:00

Goddard Cemetery

There are two Goddard Cemeteries in Wetzel county, West Virginia. They are usually confusingly known as Goddard Cemetery. Linda (Goddard) Stout, to reduce confusion, calls one of them the Old Goddard Cemetery and the other the New Goddard Cemetery. The two cemeteries are located in the same area. In fact, Route 89 divides the fields in which the two cemeteries lie.

The Old Goddard Cemetery is located at the upper end of a meadow (now wooded) which was originally part of the old Goddard homestead. The land, is probably owned, as of 2002, by Clyde and Lisa (Kocher) Stillion. Lisa is a granddaughter of Woodrow Garner. She is the daughter of Eldon and Ardith (Garner) Kocher.

The New Goddard Cemetery is located about 1/4 mile out Nicely Ridge on the property of Linda Stout's uncle, Robert "Bob" Allen Goddard.
(Furnished by Linda (Goddard) Stout - Apr 2002)

Henthorn Obituaries

2010-11-27T10:06:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I copied four obituaries for members of my Henthorn family from the Internet and posted them to my RootsMagic genealogy file. This morning I posted the links to the source pages on my Delicious account. If you are interested in reading the obituaries sign on to Delicious.

Wrex Henthorn, Jr.
Lillian Olive (Blixt) Henthorn
Shirley Nadine (Henthorn) Ludwig
Robert Wayne Henthorn

Wrex Henthorn, Jr. was my cousin and the only one of the four that I ever met face-to-face.

Mr. Dickie

Conger, Benjamin Cortis

2010-07-02T08:55:00.001-04:00

Benjamin Cortis Conger

HONORS: Benjamin Cortis Conger, 1840, was an Honor Guard for President Abraham Lincoln as he lay in state at Springfield, Illinois. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39a & 41 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Washington P. Conger enlisted for the Civil War from Center, Illinois on 18 Sep 1864 in Co. H, 146th Illinois Infantry, as did both his brothers, Benjamin Cortis and David H. The latter was killed while in service, 28 Nov 1867 [sic]. Washington was mustered out of service, 8 Jul 1865, at the close of the war. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 502 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: According to records of Elmer Cortis Conger, the middle name is not, Cortez. (CFA I, p. 41)

RESIDENCES: As a boy he lived at Wyanet, IL. He moved to Marshalltown, IA. He moved to Nebraska in the mid-1870's. (CFA I, p. 41)

ANNIVERSARY: 59TH ANNIVERSARY - HARBINE COUPLE CELEBRATED HAPPY EVENT LAST SUNDAY - They have resided in Jefferson County for the past Forty-One Years.

Mr. And Mrs. B. C. Conger of Harbin celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary at their home in that city last Sunday. A large number of relatives and friends were gathered to assist them on this joyful occasion and the day was one long to be remembered by all present.

Mr. Conger was born in Pennsylvania; in 1861, he united in marriage to Miss Altana Hand of Marshalltown, Iowa. To this union seven children were born, four of which are still living., three daughters and one son, they are Mrs. John Sisler and Mrs. Thomas Rand of Fairbury, Mrs. L. Oaks of Beatrice and E. C. Conger of Edgar.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger are old settlers here, coming to Jefferson County 41 years ago from the state of Iowa.

There were eighty guests at the Conger home last Sunday, including the children, their families and relatives, the W. R. C. and the G. A. R. of Plymouth. All present enjoyed a bountiful dinner which was served from 12 to 4, the bride and groom of fifty-nine years and their children were served from on table while their grand children and great grandchildren, occupied another table. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents.

Mr. And Mrs. Conger are a very spry old couple at the age of 80 years. The guests departed wishing them many more years of happy wedded life. (Source: GAZETTE-Vol. 49 No. 9, Oct 1920, probably in Harbine or Beatrice, NE - Furnished by Diane (Sisler) Kupar)

OBITUARY: BENJAMIN C. CONGER

Benjamin Cortis Conger was born at Wilkesville, PA. March 17, 1839. He passed away at his home in this city at 4am December 25, 1928. His age was eighty-eight years, ten months and twenty-three days. He was a son of Calvin Conger and Aranda Horton Conger.

While a small boy, he moved with the family to Wyanet, IL., where he grew to manhood. He was married, at Marshalltown, IA., to Miss Altana Hand in 1861. They resided at Wyanet for a few years, then moved to Marshalltown. Some years later, they moved to Jefferson county, Nebraska, where they remained for forty-two years. Most of that time they lived on a farm. The last ten years of that period were spent in Harbine. Ten years ago, they moved to Beatrice and this city has been their home continuously since that time.

He served as a soldier in the Union army during the Civil war, enlisting in 1863 at Wyanet. He had the unusual experience of serving as a guard over the body of Abraham Lincoln when it lay in state at Springfield. He also accompanied the body to its last resting place.

He leaves his aged wife, Mrs. Altana Conger; four children, Mrs. Sarah Sisler of Fairbury, Mrs. Emma Oakes of Beatrice, Mrs. T. C. Rand of Beatrice, and Elmer Conger of Edgar, Nebraska; four brothers and sisters, Mrs. Susan [Moran] and Will Conger of Princeton, IL., Washington Conger of Marshalltown, IA., and Mrs. Mattie Sharp of Waterloo, IA.; nine grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Mr. Conger was a life long member of the United Brethren church. He was a good Christian man. He was a kind and loving husband and father, always thoughtful of the welfare of his wife and children. He was especially patient during his long period of illness.

Mr. Conger was a hard working man. He shared the experiences that were common among the pioneers a half century ago. Many friends living in the communities where he was best known, join sympathetically in the sorrow caused by his death. His last illness covered a period of about seven weeks.

The funeral service was held at the home, Thursday afternoon, December 27. Rev. C. O. Stuckenbruck had charge of the service. He was assisted by Rev. C. W. Olewine. Music was furnished by Mrs. H. Baker and Mrs. M. S. Calvin. Interment was in Evergreen Home cemetery.

"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
That never can be filled."
(Furnished by Diane (Sisler) Kupar)

Conger, Tacy (Barr)

2010-07-02T08:46:00.002-04:00

Tacy (Barr) Conger

BIRTH-DEATH: She died on 25 Dec 1881 at the age of 84 years, 4 months, 14 days according to her obituary. Birth date calculated, Abt. 11 Aug 1797.

CENSUS: Head of household in the 1856 census of Wapello Co., IA.

PENSION-CHILDREN: When Tacy Conger applied for her widow's pension in 1857 she claimed that her children were: Benjamin P., Enoch, John B., Zachariah S., and Samuel M. However, in the 1845 cenus there were 3 other Conger children, relationship not given. They may have been Benjamin's. He was 55 when he married Rebecca Blanchard in 1872.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: Tacey in her obituary

OBITUARY: Death of Mrs. Conger.
At her home near County Line, Dec. 25th, 1881, of paralysis, occurred the death of Mrs. Tacey Conger, aged eighty-four years, four months, and fourteen days. In the death of the subject of this sketch Jefferson County, [IA] loses another of its pioneers, so many of whom have departed within the past few years.

Mrs. Conger's maiden name was Tacey Barr. She was born in Philadelphia in 1797 and lived there until 1816, when she was married to Zacharia S. Conger, a young man of Morristown, NJ, who had been honorably discharged at Philadelphia after service in the recent War of 1812. Mr. Conger was five years her senior. The young couple married on the 3rd of July, and the following day they turned their faces westward.

They journeyed until they reached Indiana. Here they stopped in what is now Dearborn County, until 1842, when they removed to this state arriving soon after the Indian treaty was made permitting white settlers in this part of the country.

The fall of 1845 brought a sad bereavement to Mrs. Conger in the death of her husband. This event occurring before the land sales, it devolved upon Mrs. Conger to make the purchase of a claim, which she did with the means at her disposal, securing a tract of land in the eastern edge of Wapello County. In the fall of 1860 she met with another breavement in the death of three sons, all occurring within a period of three months.

During the latter years of Mrs. Conger's life she was much afflicted with ill health.

She is survived by two sons, one Benjamin, living here, the other Enoch, living in Oregon.

The funeral occurred December 26th, when her husband's remains were disinterred from the pioneers grave where they had rested for thirty-six years, and the remains of both were interred in the Dunn graveyard, in Des Moines township, where lie their sons and other members of the family.
[Note: It is not clear if Des Moines Twp. is in Wapello Co., or Jefferson Co., IA. REH]
(Source: The Fairfield Tribune, Fairfield, IA, Jan. 12, 1882, page 3, col. 4 - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Tacey's heirs were: Benjamin P., 64; Enoch, 61; and children of her son John B.: Joseph A., 1851, Sarah Graves, 1853, James Marshall, 1854, Louisa, 1858, John Isaac, 1861 and a Sarah Carver. Tacey, 1856, [daughter of John B.] had drowned at the age of 14 on 17 Jul 1870.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBLEM: According to the obituary of Tacy (Barr) Conger she lost 3 sons within three months in the fall of 1860. CFA II, p,. 238 lists them as: Henry, 1841; Francis, 1845; John, 1847. Was Frances (Francis) a son of Zacharia Conger who died in Sep 1845? Who was the father of John Conger?

QUESTION: Where did Tacy Barr die? From the obituary it is not clear whether she died in Jefferson Co., IA where Fairfield lies or in Wapello Co., IA, to the west, where the Ottumwa lies. CFA II, p. 238 lists the death place as, Wapello Co., IA.

Garner, Nancy Jane (Parsons) Kelley

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Summary of Nancy Jane PARSONS - 21 Jun 2010
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Name: Nancy Jane PARSONS
Sex: Female
Father: Jesse PARSONS (18 Feb 1814 - 16 May 1879)
Mother: Lydia WYKERT (12 Dec 1815 - 18 Feb 1912)

Individual Facts
Birth 9 Jul 1839 Rines Ridge, Marshall Co., VA
Death 30 Mar 1923 (age 83) Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV
Burial abt 4 Apr 1923 Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Cemetery
Chr Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV, Disciples

Marriages/Children
1. William Alexander KELLEY
Marriage 2 Dec 1858 (age 19) Marshall Co., VA/WV
Children
Junia Vista Constantine KELLEY (12 Oct 1859 - 20 May 1934)
Catherine Matilda KELLEY (22 Dec 1860 - 23 Mar 1935)
Eugene Franklin KELLEY (8 Jun 1863 - 11 May 1949)
Jesse Francis KELLEY (6 Mar 1866 - 6 Mar 1866)
Mary Lydia KELLEY (abt 1868/69 - abt 1898)

2. Henry GARNER
Marriage 8 Dec 1869 (age 30) Wetzel Co., WV
Children
Friend GARNER (20 Nov 1870 - 20 Jul 1894)
David GARNER (abt 1871 - )
Infant GARNER (3 Jun 1874 - )
Peter GARNER (3 Jun 1875 - 29 Mar 1877)
Albert GARNER (30 Apr 1878 - 13 Jun 1962)
Thomas Nelson GARNER (9 Jan 1881 - 2 Oct 1882)
F. S. GARNER (23 Oct 1882 - 23 Oct 1882)

Notes (Individual)
General:
Nancy Jane Parsons

PARENTS: Jesse Parsons and Lydia Wykert

CHRISTENING: Nancy Jane Parsons was baptized at the Disciples of Christ, Whetstone Creek, Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV.

RESIDENCES: Spent her entire life in Marshall and Wetzel counties, VA/WV with the exception of 3 years spent in Iowa.

SPOUSE: Mrs. Nancy Parsons Kelley was the 2nd wife of Henry Garner. She was first married to William Kelley and widowed.

RESIDENCES: After the death of Henry Garner she lived with her son, Albert Garner.

Census: 1910, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor Dist., #89-93
Alber (sic) Garner, 31, 9 years, WV WV WV, farmer
Martha, 33, 3/2, WV WV PA
Alta B., 8, WV WV WV; Mildred, 6, WV WV WV
Nancy J., 71w, mother, WV WV WV, farmer
Icy Clark, 16, WV WV WV, housekeeper

DEATH:
Garner, Nancy J. w/f d. Mar 30, 1923 age 83y, 8m 21d d. Proctor Dist. of Pneumonia parents Jesse Parsons and Lulia Wykert (Source: General Index and Register of Deaths, Wetzel County, WV - Extracted by Darlene Bacon)

OBITUARY: Wetzel Co, WV Democrat, New Martinsville, WV. She died at the home of Albert Garner, near Proctor, WV.

RESEARCHER: Marilyn Dodd of Marietta, OH provided information on this family to Claude R. Burton.

OBITUARY: Mrs. Nancy Garner Called to Her Reward
Mrs. Nancy J. Garner departed this life at the home of her son Albert, near Proctor, March 30, 1923, at the age of 84 years. Mrs. Garner was born on Rine's Ridge, in Marshall county, July 9, 1839, and during her entire life, with the exception of three years spent in Iowa, she was a resident of Marshall or Wetzel county.

In 1859 [sic, 2 Dec 1858] she was married to William Kelley,and to this union were born five children: Mrs. T. J. and Mrs. J. P. Cooper of near Proctor; E. F. Kelley of New Dale; and Mrs. Wilford Furbee and Jesse Kelley, the last two of whom preceded her in death.

In 1867 Mr. Kelley died and two years later she was united in marriage to Henry Garner, one of Wetzel county's most progressive citizens. To this union were born four children: Albert Garner, who at the present time is a member of the County Court of Wetzel county, and Friend, Peter and Thomas, the last three of whom have preceded her to the grave.

Besides her son Albert, one step-son, Mr. Wilford Garner of Moundsville, survives.

Mr. Garner died in 1901 and since that time she has resided with her son Albert.

At the time of her death, she could boast of 31 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

At the age of 17 she accepted Christ and was baptised at the mouth of Whetstone Creek by Rev. John Henderson. During all these 67 years she has been true to this great confession and has devoted her life unselfishly to the service of her fellow beings. In speaking of her a friend remarked that she was one of the best women that ever lived, and this estimate of her life and character seems to be held by all who knew her, and was evidenced by the great number who flocked to the home and church to pay their respects to the one whom they had come to regard so highly.

Her death was due to complications following an attack of pneumonia.

The funeral services were held at Antioch Church, Monday afternoon by Rev. J. F. Jamison of Webster Springs and interment was made in Antioch Cemetery by Funeral Director Everett Mason. Active pall bearers representing her own children's families were William Cooper, Milo Cooper, George Cooper, Jesse Kelley, William Kelley, and Samuel Furbee. Honorary pall bearers, representing her step-children's families were Clarence Garner of Moundsville, Elmer Coffield of New Martinsville, Thomas Shirk of Columbus, Ohio, Wilford Parsons of Moundsville, Joseph Parsons of Proctor and Hays Hall of Proctor. (Source: unknown and undated, - furnished to Linda (Goddard) Stout by Bill Kelley of Paden City, WV)

PROBATE: Nancy Jane (Parsons) Kelley Garner, Will Book 6, p. 479, Wetzel Co., WV. "one equal one sixth to Mardotha Shirk daughter of my deceased son Friend Garner..." (Furnished by Linda (Goddard) Stout)

Parsons, Jason

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Summary of Jason PARSONS - 21 Jun 2010
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Name: Jason PARSONS
Sex: Male
Father: Jehu PARSONS (abt 17 May 1811 - abt 25 Oct 1881)
Mother: Catherine YOHO (18 Aug 1813 - 21 Jul 1876)

Individual Facts
Birth 8 Feb 1846 Wetzel Co., VA
Burial Jan 1937 (age 90) Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV, Greenlawn Cemetery
Death 18 Jan 1937 (age 90) Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WV

Marriages/Children
1. Sarah Margaret CONNELLY
Marriage 28 Sep 1867 (age 21) Franklin Dist., Marshall Co., WV
Children
Charles C. PARSONS (abt 23 Aug 1868 - 23 Jun 1951)
Cora Belle PARSONS (11 Nov 1869 - 13 Jan 1951)
Ella PARSONS (6 Dec 1871 - 1911)
Louisa Frances (Lou) PARSONS (7 Sep 1873 - 17 May 1942)
Infant PARSONS (25 Nov 1875 - 29 Nov 1875)
Jeahue T. PARSONS (13 Nov 1876 - 1945)
Edison W. PARSONS (11 Apr 1880 - 1943)
Peter F. PARSONS (10 Dec 1881 - 20 Sep 1955)
George Cleveland PARSONS (12 Nov 1884 - 13 Mar 1980)
Vernon L. PARSONS (26 Jul 1886 - 1937)
Jesse J. PARSONS (13 Jan 1889 - 19 Jul 1971)

Notes (Individual)
General:
Jason Parsons

Problem: Was he born in Wetzel Co., WV or as listed by Vernon Anderson, Tyler Co., WV?

RELATIONSHIP: Mary Ann, Sarah Margaret and Sophia Connelly were sisters, the daughters of Eli and Louisa (Bowman) Connelly. They married Israel, Jason and James Parsons, respectively. The name, Connelly, has been changed to Conley, which name is commonly used today. The latter spelling is found in the records of all three mentioned marriages. (Furnished by Claude R. Burton)

MARRIAGE: Jason Parsons and Sarah Margaret Connelly were married on 28 Sep 1867 in Marshall Co., WV. (Source: Marshall Co., WV, Marriage Book A1, p. 71 - furnished by T. Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1870 in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist. #208
Jasons Parsons, 24, VA; Sarah M., 22, VA,
Charles, 3, WV; Cora, Nov 1869, WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1880, in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist. #4
Jason Parsons, 34, JP, WV PA VA; Sarah M., 32, wife, VA MD MD,
Charles, 12, son, WV; Cora, 10, dau, WV; Ella, 8, dau, WV;
Louisa, 6, dau, WV; Jehu, 3, son, WV; Edison, 2/12 Apr, son WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1919, Glen Dale, WV

Problem: Did he die in Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WV or in Akron, Summit Co., OH?

OBITUARY: The death of Jason Parsons is felt as a personal loss by many people who were not related to him. At the age of 91 years he took an active interest in life and until but a few weeksago was making his usual rounds of visiting children and other friends in this state and Ohio. Keeping friends with old and young always seemed to be more to him that acquiring honors in public life or adding to his worldly goods.

Correct living, industry and intelligence had enabled Mr. Parsons to spend his old age in any manner he chose without being hampered for finances and he lived by mingling among his friends. He never proffered advice but it was often sought. Neither did he push himself forward to hold office, yet for more than thirty years in his active years he was retained in the office of justice of the peace, a community accommodation, and there were but few cases that he could not get the parties to compose their differences without resorting to law.

Probably Mr. Parsons was the last survivor in Marshall county who had been a member of the county court when that body was composed of the justices of the peace.

When agitation for a bridge across the mouth of Fish creek began and the most feasible location for bridges of that day was Graysville, Mr. Parsons was instrumental in having the proper road connections built to that riffle before the matter went further.

Previous to that bridge when Fish creek could not be forded the only way to get to the county seat from below the creek was by steamboat.

Within the last twelve months three lifelong companions have died in that community. They were born in the same year in that neighborhood, George A. Smith, Robert Coffield and Jason Parsons, they spent their lives on farms that joined and died within a few months of each other.

Two years ago George Parsons had a reunion of the Parsons relationship at his farm at Pioneer and Mr. Smith and Mr. Coffield as well as this father Mr. Parsons were present.

Another interesting fact in the life of Jason Parsons was the he and his brother Israel and his cousin James, married three of the Connelly sisters, Sarah M., Mary A. and Sophia, and the three families resided in the same neighborhood. (Source: undated clipping - furnished by Hugh L. Yoho)

Parsons, Israel

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Summary of Israel PARSONS - 21 Jun 2010
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Name: Israel PARSONS
Sex: Male
Father: Jehu PARSONS (abt 17 May 1811 - abt 25 Oct 1881)
Mother: Catherine YOHO (18 Aug 1813 - 21 Jul 1876)

Individual Facts
Birth 31 Jan 1843 Wetzel Co., VA
Burial Sep 1919 (age 76) Franklin Dist., Marshall Co., WV, Pioneer Cemetery
Death 28 Sep 1919 (age 76) Woodlands, Marshall Co., WV

Marriages/Children
1. Mary Ann CONNELLY
Marriage 7 Oct 1868 (age 25) Marshall Co., WV
Children
Stella Virginia PARSONS (1866 - 1941)
Infant PARSONS (20 Jan 1870 - )
Henrietta (Retta) PARSONS (20 Jan 1871 - 7 Jul 1941)
Ida L. PARSONS (23 Aug 1876 - 1953)
Joseph Cooper PARSONS (28 Feb 1880 - 14 Mar 1943)

Notes (Individual)
General:
Israel Parsons

BIRTH: NSRAR Genealogical Forms Series II, Vol. 54

PARENTS: Jehu Parsons and Catherine Yoho

Problem: Was the place of birth, Tyler or Wetzel county, WV? Vernon Anderson lists, Tyler Co., WV.

Problem: Was the date of marriage 7 Oct 1868 or as listed by Verna B. Riggs, 4 Oct 1868.

RESIDENCES: Franklin District, Marshall Co. WV. His lands were adjacent to the Old Pioneer School Grounds. The original road, long abandoned, went right up one side of the hill on which the old schoolhouse and cemetery were located and then down the other side of the hill. The cemetery plat and school grounds were taken from farm lands later owned by Israel Parsons. The land on the other side of the old road was owned by James Parsons and probably before him by his father, Joseph. (Furnished by Claude R. Burton)

RELATIONSHIP: Mary Ann, Sarah Margaret and Sophia Connelly were sisters, the daughters of Eli and Louisa (Bowman) Connelly. They married Israel, Jason and James Parsons, respectively. The name, Connelly, has been changed to Conley, which name is commonly used today. The latter spelling is found in the records of all three mentioned marriages. (Furnished by Claude R. Burton)

MARRIAGE: Israel Parsons and Mary Ann Connelly were married on 7 Oct 1868 in Marshall Co., WV (Source: Marshall Co., WV, Marriage Book A2, p. 35 - furnished by T. Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1870, in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist., #207
Isreal Parsons, 27, VA; Mary A., 24, VA,
Stella V., 4, WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1880, in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist., #7
Israel Parsons, 37, VA PA VA; Mary Ann, 34, VA MD MD,
Stella, 14, dau, WV; Henrietta, 9, dau, WV; Ida, 3, dau, WV,
Joseph C., 3/12, Feb, son, WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

DEATH: Marshall Co., WV Death Bk 1, pg2
According to Finnicum and Briggs: Israel Parsons died at Route 1, Woodland, Marshall Co., WV at the age of 68 years, 4 months, 2 days.

OBITUARY: Israel Parsons of Franklin District, Marshall Co., WV, died at his home near Pioneer on 28 Sep 1919 at the age of 77. He lived within two miles of where he died all of his life. His parents came to this vicinity when there was not a clearing in sight of their home and raised seven children.

One brother, Jason Parsons of Glen Dale, WV, and two sisters, Mrs. Anabel Monroe and Mrs. Retta Smith, survive. He leaves four children, Mrs. Stella McHenry, Mrs. Retta McKimmie, Joseph Parsons and Mrs. Ida Henry, also his widow, Mrs. Mary A. Parsons.

Religious services were conducted at his home by Rev. Linkletter of Moundsville, WV. (Source: Wetzel Demorcrat, New Martinsville, WV, also Tri-County Researcher, p. 1877.)

PROBATE: Marshall Co., WV Will Book 1, pg 168

Problem: If he is buried at the Christian Church Cemetery, what is the location of this cemetery? Or is he buried at the Pioneer Cemetery, Wetzel Co., WV, as listed by Claude R. Burton? Or is this the Pioneer Cemetery in Marshall Co., WV as listed by others?

CEMETERY: Cemetery extraction of Pioneer Cemetery, Marshall Co., WV indicates: Isreal Parsons; 1843; 1919 and Mary A.; w/o Isreal; 1846; 1930

Thompson, David Wadsworth

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Summary of David Wadsworth THOMPSON - 10 Jun 2010
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Name: David Wadsworth THOMPSON
Sex: Male

Individual Facts
Birth 21 Dec 1856 Fredericksburg, Wayne Co., OH
Death 11 May 1926 (age 69) Atlanta, Montmorency Co., MI
Burial 15 May 1926 Boyne Falls, Charlevoix Co., MI
Chr Elsie, Clinton Co., MI, Christian Church

Marriages/Children
1. Margaret Ann BAKER
Marriage 1 Oct 1878 (age 21) Middlebourne, Tyler Co., WV
Children
David Farnsworth THOMPSON (6 Jul 1879 - 17 Nov 1955)
Della Mae THOMPSON (2 Aug 1882 - 18 Jul 1961)
C. Bond THOMPSON (2 May 1892 - 14 Oct 1897)
Ulysses S. Grant (Grant) THOMPSON (17 Dec 1893 - 24 Oct 1951)

Notes (Individual)
General:
David Wadsworth Thompson

BIRTH: Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Twp., Wayne Co., OH

AKA: Probably nicknamed, Jim.

OCCUPATION: Timber cruiser

DEATH: Influenza

OBITUARY: David W. Thompson: Dies after long illness, prominent in lumber business

Another of the old timers of this community has gone to his rest; David died at the home of his son Grant in this village last Tuesday evening, after a long illness. The funeral will be held at Boyne Fall[s] either today or tomorrow. At the time we go to press the arrangement had not all been made. Mr. Thompson was taken ill about four years ago, since which time he has suffered a great deal. He was stricken by a stroke of apoplexy last JUly and gradually failed. Last November in the hopes he could be benefited by treatment he was taken to Alpena where he remained until a week ago last Sunday, when he was brought to the home of his son here, where he has gradually failed until death came to relieve him of his suffering.

David W. Thompson was born December 21, 1856 at Fredericksburg, Ohio. When a young man, he moved to West Virginia where he married Margaret Baker in 1878. To this union four children were born, one whom died in early childhood. In 1882 they moved to Boyne Falls and since that time have made northern Michigan their home the greater part of the time. In March 1904 he moved his family to Atlanta where he has since engaged in the lumber business as a timber looker and estimator.

He was baptized in the Christian Church at Elsie, Michigan, and has always been a consistent Christian.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, three children, David F. Thompson of Cadillac, Mrs. Della Beam of Alpena, and Grant of Atlanta. Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two brothers, E.W. Thompson of Port Huron and Charles Thompson of Detroit, and eight sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Fluhart of Highmore, South Dakota, Mrs. Elsie Green of Ashley, Michigan, Mrs. Herman Kunert of Newberry, Mrs. Frank Stewart of Boyne Falls, Mrs. Lora Burrows of Harbor Springs, Mrs. Ernest Pheleps of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Charles Horn of Chicago, and Mrs. Lewis Ward of Stoney Creek, New York.

Mr. Thompson was well known through[out] Northern Michigan particularly in the timber business. He was always recognized as a very honorable and up right man whom it was a pleasure to know; and in passing it can be recorded that another of the pioneers who helped carve from the wilderness of this country, homes for themselves and their children has gone to his just reward. The community will join with his immediate relatives in mourning his demise, but will feel that the world has been better for his presence.

The funeral will be held at Boyne Falls Saturday morning at 10:30.
(Source: Montmorency County Tribune, Michigan, 13 May 1926 - furnished by Valerie Kramer)

Rine, James Miller

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Summary of James Miller RINE - 10 Jun 2010
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Name: James Miller RINE
Sex: Male
Father: George RINE (19 Jun 1829 - 12 Apr 1892)
Mother: Elizabeth Jane MILLER (abt 15 Mar 1831 - 31 Mar 1906)

Individual Facts
Birth 4 Oct 1856 Bethel Park, Marshall Co., WV
Burial Mar 1928 (age 71) Bowman Ridge, Marshall Co., WV, Salem Cemetery
Death 21 Mar 1928 (age 71) Marshall Co., WV

Notes (Individual)
General:
James Miller Rine

AKA: Jim Rine

BIRTH: 4 Oct 1856 on Rine's Ridge, Franklin district, according to his obituary.

MARRIAGE: The marriage took place in the apple orchard of James and Sarah Wellman on Blake Ridge.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Family attended church at Kasooth; James Miller Rine was also a minister, like his father, George Rine. However, he was a minister of the Church of Christ. He was the founder of Salem Church on Bowman Ridge, Marshall Co., WV in 1905. (Source: Rine (Ryan) Family History, p. 116, 121)

OCCUPATION: Teacher; farmer; minister of the Church of Christ; County School Superintendent.

RESIDENCES: farm on Bowman Ridge, near Glen Easton, WV

BIOGRAPHY:
James Miller Rine, son of George and Elizabeth Miller Rine was born on Games Ridge, Marshall Co., VA, October 4, 1856 and died March 21, 1928, aged 72 years. He was a member of a large pioneer family, mostly German descent. He was married to Mary B. Wellman, Sept. 1, 1878. They went to house-keeping on her father's farm where they lived for several years. Then he moved to Wells, 7 miles from Cameron and near Fish Creek.

He received his education in the public schools of Marshall county. Late in life he attended 4 semesters at West Liberty College. He began teaching at the age of 22. The first school was Mountain Hill, which was quite a distance from where they lived, but he made the trip every day. He continued teaching for over 50 years, with the exception of 4 years he was elected County Supt. of Schools. Also, one fal he contracted typhoid fever and missed teaching that year. He taught several terms of summer school and also finished a term of school at Garrett Station, which is now Woodruff. The teacher, Everett Criswell died before the end of the term.

He was a close student of the Bible and became a Gospel preacher and preached on Lord's Days for many years.

In 1918, when Mr. Scott Powell had the History of Marshall County written, through the influence of Walter R.A. Morris, a very bright energetic young lawyer, they had trouble in getting it published. It had taken sometime to get it written and Mr. Morris had died of influenza; so the matter of getting it published remained a matter of uncertainty, till in the early days of autum 1924 when J.M. Rine took up the matter and decided to fill the place left vacant by Mr. Morris; - and to him and his unbounded energy rests the credit of having it published after 4 years of disappointments to the writer.

He taught the Big Run School and he related at one term, he had 21 Mathews's and there were three Mary Mathews's. In 1904 he removed the family to Bowman Ridge, near Glen Easton, and died on the home place in 1928. (Source: Rine (Ryan) Family History, p. 116) (Written by daughter, Adda Heath and given to Dorothy (Rine) Brown on 1 Aug 1965)

CHILDREN: All of the children, except Otis, were born at Wells, near Big Run Church.

OBITUARY: J.M. Rine Expires at Farm Home - Veteran Teacher and Revered Citizen Closes Career.
James Miller Ryan [sic], one of Marshall county's most widely known and revered citizens, died last evening at 10 o'clock in his farm home on Bowman Ridge, near Glen Easton following an illness and pneumonia.

Death closed a most useful career in the passing of Mr. Rine. He was a life-long resident of Marshall county, and devoted almost a half century to teaching rural schools.

He was a minister in the Church of Christ, and often conducted services in churches of that denomination about the county. At one time Mr. Rine's warm interest in the education of the county's youth was recognized by the voters, and he was elected to the post of county superintendent of schools, serving one term.

Only recently the Marshall County Teachers Institute paid tribute to Mr. Rine as a veteran school teacher, and he was declared to be the only educator in the county holding the distinction of having taught pupils in three generations of some families in the county. His last work as a school teacher was done at Gorby school, Meade district.

Mr. Rine's interest in county affairs extended into the city of Moundsville, and he was a stockholder and director in both the Marshall County Band the the City & County Bank.

Born in Franklin District

James Miller Rine was in his seventy-second year. He was born on Rine's Ridge, Franklin district on October 4, 1856, the son of the late George Rine and Elizabeth Miller Rine. He received his early education in the common schools of that district, but was ever striving for further knowledge, and only a few years ago enrolled at West Liberty state normal school for a summer course.

Mr. Rine is survived by his wife, Mary B. Wellman Rine, three sons, Roscoe, at home, Arthur, of Moundsville, and Otis, who resides on a farm adjoining the homestead farm on Bowman Ridge; five daughters, Mrs. Addie Heath, of Fork Ridge, Mrs. Lucy Conner, Mrs. Charles E. Cunningham, and Mrs. Clem Young, of Moundsville, and Mrs. Austa Holmes, of Cecil Ridge.

The following brothers and sisters also survive: Foster Rine, of Moundsville, Gilmore Rine, of Bowman Ridge, T.W. Rine of Long Beach, Washington, Mrs. Nancy Schaffer of Pittsburgh, Mrs. H.A. Richmond, of Bowman Ridge, Mrs. Phoebe J. Cox, of Moundsville, and Mrs. Alice Marshall of Wheeling Island. (Died in 1928) (Source: Tri-County Researcher, 1987, p. 1291 - furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Rine, Foster Lincoln

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Name: Charles Foster Lincoln RINE
Sex: Male
Father: George RINE (19 Jun 1829 - 12 Apr 1892)
Mother: Elizabeth Jane MILLER (abt 15 Mar 1831 - 31 Mar 1906)

Individual Facts
Birth 14 Aug 1870 Rosby's Rock, Marshall Co., WV
Death 20 Sep 1934 (age 64) Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV
Burial 23 Sep 1934 Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV, Fairview Cemetery

Notes (Individual)
General:
Charles Foster Lincoln Rine

AKA: Foster Lincoln Rine; Foster Rine; Foster Rine in the 1880 census

MILITARY: Company M, First West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War; mustered out at Camp Conrad, Georgia on February 4, 1899.

BIOGRAPHY: Foster Rine spent his youth on the farm, attended Marshall County Schools and West Liberty State Normal School; was knowledgeable and progressive in his thinking and widely known, having taught in Marshall County Schools for forty years (rural and city) - thirty-four as elementary teacher, and six as principal. He was a staunch Republican: served four years on the Republican Executive Committee; elected to West Virginia House of Delegates, 1924-25; served on the Agriculture Education, Prohibition, Temperance, and Military Affairs Committees, and was Chairman of the Committee on Federal Relations. (Source: History of Marshall County, WV, 1984, p. 218 - submitted by Foster Lloyd Brown)

OCCUPATION: Teacher in Marshall Co., WV; guard at the state penitentiary for a number of years; during World War I, he guarded at Beech Bottom Power Plant and the Benwood railroad bridge. During vacations and later, after retirement from teaching, he was employed as a guard at the West Virginia Penitentiary.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Represented Marshall Co., WV in the 1925 and 1926 WV Legislature.

MARRIAGE: 2 Feb 1901 at Franklin Station, Marshall Co., WV

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1928, Moundsville, WV

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Calvary Methodist Church, Moundsville, WV. The altar candelabra in the church were given by the children of Foster and Kate Rine in their memory.

DEATH: 20 Sep 1934 at 1208 Short Center St., Moundsville, WV

CEMETERY: Foster and Kate Rine are buried at Fairview Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 250, Moundsville, WV.

OBITUARY: Foster L. Rine, Educator and Legislato, Dies Here; Two-Year Illness
Fatal to Popular Citizen; Was War Veteran
Foster Lincoln Rine, 64, died Thursday night at six o'clock at his home on Short Center street. He had been ill for two years.

Mr. Rine was born and spent his entire life in Marshall county. He was instructor in Marshall county schools for forty years, and was a Spanish - American war veteran, being a member of Company M, First W.Va. Volunteers.

Mr. Rine represented Marshall county in the legislature in 1925 and 1926, being elected on the Republican ticket. He also served a number of years as a guard at the state penitentiary.

He was a member of Calvary M.E. church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Schultz Rine and the following eleven sons and daughters: John Rine, deputy U.S. clerk of Elkins; Mrs. Dorothy Brown, wife of Rev. Durward B. Brown of Gassaway, W.Va.; Lowell, Foster, Jr., Edison, Paul and Reed at home, and Misses Olive, Beulah, Lillian and Marjorie Rine, also at home; one brother, Theodore Rine, of Long Beach, a Washington, D.C. suburb [Note: The phrase, "a Washington, D.C. suburb," is probably an error. Theodore Rine lived at Long Beach in the state of Washington. REH]; and four sisters, Mrs. Nancy Schaffer of California; Mrs. Sarah Richmond, Glen Easton; Mrs. Phoebe Cox, Moundsville and Mrs. Alice Marshall, Wheeling.

The body was removed to the Lutes funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at the home at 1208 Center Street, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. S.C. Dotson of Calvary M.E. church will be in charge. (Source: undated clipping, with hand notation, "d. Sept. 20, 1934 - found in
"The Rine (Ryan) Family History," p. 159)

Okey, Cornelius

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Summary of Cornelius OKEY - 10 Jun 2010
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Name: Cornelius OKEY
Sex: Male
Father: Levin OKEY (23 Oct 1760 - 21 Jun 1829)
Mother: Esther HAZARD (abt 29 May 1759 - abt 29 Oct 1828)

Individual Facts
Birth 3 Jan 1783 Lewiston, Sussex Co., DE
Death 23 Sep 1859 (age 76) Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH
Burial Sep 1895 Michael Lang Farm, Monroe Co., OH, Belt Cemetery

Marriages/Children
1. Hannah WEIR
Marriage 5 Feb 1805 (age 22) Belmont Co., OH
Children
James Weir OKEY (3 Mar 1806 - 26 Nov 1880)
Levin OKEY (3 Nov 1807 - 31 Jan 1866)
William OKEY (27 Dec 1809 - 17 Nov 1890)
Hester OKEY (31 Dec 1811 - 1884)
Nancy OKEY (7 Sep 1813 - 9 May 1876)
Henry L. OKEY (29 Nov 1815 - 16 Aug 1880)
Sophia OKEY (20 Jan 1818 - 1903)
Sarah (Sally) OKEY (8 Jul 1820 - 16 Feb 1897)
Arthur OKEY (abt 23 Nov 1823 - 1 Dec 1890)
David Hazard OKEY (18 Dec 1824 - 1901)
John Waterman OKEY (3 Jan 1827 - 25 Jul 1885)
Elizabeth Jane OKEY (12 Jan 1829 - 11 Jan 1900)
Cordelia Ann OKEY (29 Apr 1830 - 20 Oct 1906)

Notes (Individual)
General:
Cornelius Okey

CHILDREN: 13 children, 7 sons and 6 daughters.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Masons for nearly 40 years.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Cornelius Okey was the first Monroe Co., OH Auditor, the first county Recorder and county Commissioner, ca. 1815. He was elected three times to the State Legislature. (Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 233 - written by Minnie Louise Decker Gadea)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Marriage date of 1 Feb 1805 has been listed. In the obituary of Cornelius Okey the date is listed as, 5 Feb 1805. On page 219, Vol. VII, of Fedorchak she states that Cornelius Okey married Hannah Weir in Belmont Co., OH and that the marriage record can be found there. She didn't list the marriage date.

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-10, 1; 10-16, 3; 16-18, O; 18-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
Females:
00-10, 4; 10-16, 0; 16-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

LEGAL_MATTER: Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH, June term, 1823. Cornelius Okey was appointed guardian of Jacob Agin, aged 12 years, the 5th of Sept. next (1823), this would give him a birthdae of [5 Sep] 1811, also Rachel Again, aged 11 1st of Sept. 1823, b. [1 Sep] 1812, Naomi Agin, aged 8 yrs. 13 Nov. 1823 (b. [13 Nov] 1815) and David Agin, aged 7 yrs. (b. 1819). All were minor children of Asher Agin, deceased.
[Their mother was, Elizabeth Kidwiler. The children's older sister, Catherine, was married to James Weir Okey, son of Cornelius Okey. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 151)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 2; 10-15, 2; 15-20, 1; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 1; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 1; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 1; 20-30, 2; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

LEGAL_MATTER: Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH, Journal 3, Sept term, 1841
William Piatt, aged 15 years, next May, son of James Piatt, deceased, made choice of Cornelius Okey as his guardian. Bond set in sum of $100. Cornelius Okey was appointed guardian of Simon Piatt, aged 12, May 1st last, John Piatt, aged 10 years May last, sons of James Piatt, deceased, and Susanna Piatt, aged 5 years April next, dau. of said James Piatt, bonds given in the some of $100 each.
[Note: The parents of the children were James Piatt, Jr. and Catherine Moffett. Grandparents were James Piatt, Sr. and Nancy Colman. James Piatt, Jr. died 18 Mar 1840 in Monroe Co., OH. Catherine Moffett lived until, 25 May 1882. Richard E. Henthorn]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker
Fedorchak, Vol. IX, p. 301)

CENSUS: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp., 288/288, 7 Aug 1850
Cornelius Okey, 67, m. farmer, 4000, Del.
Hannah, 63, f. PA
Hester, 28, f. OH; Sophia, 24, f. OH; Sarah, 22, f. OH; Jane, 20, f. OH
Cordelia, 18, f. OH
Franklin Morrison, 21, m. laborer, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

OBITUARY: Died 23 Sep 1859, Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.
Col. Cornelius Okey, one of the earliest settlers in this country, died at his residence one half mile north of this place, on Friday morning, Sept. 23, 1859. He was the eldest son of Judge Levin Okey, and was born in Lewiston, Sussex County, Delaware, on the 3rd of January 1783. In the spring of 1800, he removed with his father's family to the mouth of Captina, in Belmont County, in this State, where, on the 5th of February, 1805, he was married to Hannah Wier, whom he survived seven years. The issue of the marriage was thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters, all of whom are still living.

In the Spring of 1815, he removed to the farm on which he resided at the time of his decease. We do not use the word farm as now understood, for then it was an unbroken forest. Here he settled down, cleared out his farm, reared his family, and grew up with the country. At that day the facilities for acquiring an education were extremely limited, but being possessed of a strong native intellect, he to a very considerable extent overcame the disadvantage of the lack of early education; and shortly after the organization of the county, we find him filling important political stations. In 1825, he represented the county in State legislature, and afterwards was re-elected to the same office several times. He also filled the office of Auditor and Recorder and that of Sheriff from 1835 to 1839, and was a Justice of the Peace for many years. All these stations he filled with satisfaction to his constituents, and credit to himself.

The virtues of bravery and hospitality he possessed in common with nearly all the pioneers of the Western country. And although as we have just stated, he was frequently elevated by the free choice of his fellow citizens to posts of honor and importance, yet he was remarkably plain and unassuming in his manners; and however dark the future appeared to others, he was ever hopeful, ever cheerful.

He was buried by the Masons of Monroe Lodge, with all the ceremonies of that ancient order, with which he had been connected nearly forty years. The interment was in a private family burying ground in the orchard planted with his own hands. He was followed to his last resting place by an unusual number of actual descendants. Twelve out of the thirteen were there, the sons with their wives and the daughters with their husbands, and besides he was mourned by a large number of grand children and great grand children.

Col. Okey had the most unyielding faith in the final happiness of all mankind, and no one ever entered more cheerfully on his journey to that "undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns." We had the pleasure of seeing and conversing with him the day prevoius to his death, and we found him gently sinking to rest, as a tired child sinks into sleep on its mother's lap. Thus full of years and of honors, was he gathered to his fathers. "May our last end be like his." Woodsfield September 28th 1859. W.P.R.
(Source: The Spirit of Democracy, issue dated, 4 or 5 October 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 30, published in Woodsfield, OH - shared by John Ogden in the Monroe OGS Navigator, April 2004, p. 37 - typed here by Richard E. Henthorn)

OBITUARY-REFERENCE: Part of the obituary is published in (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 219)

Goddard, Nicholas Hitch

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Summary of Nicholas Hitch GODDARD - 10 Jun 2010
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Name: Nicholas Hitch GODDARD
Sex: Male
Father: John GODDARD (20 Jun 1812 - 20 Dec 1890)
Mother: Amanda Elizabeth YOHO (6 Nov 1823 - 13 Jan 1892)

Individual Facts
Birth 25 Feb 1868 Wetzel Co., WV
Death 5 Jan 1943 (age 74) Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV
Burial Jan 1943 (age 74) Proctor District, Wetzel Co., WV, Goddard Cemetery

Notes (Individual)
General:
Nicholas Hitch Goddard

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 25 Feb 1867 by Vernon Anderson

CHILDREN: 10 children

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MARRIAGE: 9 Mar 1890 at Minister's residence, Wetzel Co., WV

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Palestine church as a young man; later belonged to the Church of Christ in Moundsville, WV.

RESIDENCES: Settled on Whetstone Run, Wetzel Co., VA/WV, where they built a large two-story house. Last 19 years of his life in Moundsville, WV.

Census; 1900, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor Dist., 133
Nicholas H. Godard (sic), Feb 1868, 32, 10 years, WV PA WV, farmer
Clara B. FEb 1872, 28, 6/5, WV WV WV
Thurman, Aug 1890, 9, WV WV WV; Roy, Feb 1893, 7, WV WV WV
Nola, Apr 1896, 4, WV WV WV; Nora, Aug 1897, 2, WV WV WV
Dora, May 1900, 1/2, WV WV WV

OBITUARY: Nicholas H. Goddard was born February 25, 1868 and departed this life January 5, 1943, aged 75 years, 10 months and 11 days.

Surviving are the following children: Thurman L. and Roy O., of New Dale, WV; Mrs. Nola Hawkey, Long Beach, California; Mrs. Nora Mason and Mrs. Ola Allen, Detroit, Mich.; Webster E., of Moundsville, WV; Mrs. Bessie Goudy, Warwood, WV; Mrs. Mildred Bitely, Jackson, Michigan; and Woodrow of Detroit, Michigan.

A son Earny J. preceded him in death several years ago at the age of 15 months.

He also leaves 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Mr. Goddard had lived the latter nineteen years of his life in Moundsville, spending the greater part of his life in Wetzel County. He was a member of the Palestine church when a young man, later uniting with the Church of Christ at Moundsville. He had been in failing health for the past nine years.

Funeral services were held at his home on Annadale avenue, Thursday at 1:00 o'clock, conducted by Brother D.C. Hadwin of the Wheeling Church of Christ. Interment was made in the Goddard cemetery, with E.L. Mason, undertaker, in charge.

"Dearest father, thou hast left us,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled."
(Source: Wetzel County, WV Obituaries, Volume IV, 1994, p. 30, published by Wetzel County Genealogical Society - furnished by Darlene Bacon)

OBITUARY-ERROR: There is an error in the obituary of Nicholas Hitch Goddard. The obituary states that he died at the age of 75 years, 10 months, 11 days. If the dates of birth and death listed, 25 Feb 1868 and 5 Jan 1943, are correct he lived to be 74 years, 10 months, 11 days.

Blake, Joseph Boyles

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Summary of Joseph Boyles BLAKE - 10 Jun 2010
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Name: Joseph Boyles BLAKE
Sex: Male

Individual Facts
Birth 16 Feb 1836 nr Rosbys Rock, Marshall Co., VA
Death 16 Oct 1919 (age 83) Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV
Burial Antioch Cemetery, Proctor Dist, Wetzel Co., WV

Marriages/Children
1. Lydia GORBY
Marriage 26 Jan 1860 (age 23) Marshall Co., VA1
Children
John William BLAKE (Dec 1860 - 29 Jul 1939)
Joseph F. BLAKE (abt 1863 - 24 Jan 1892)
Susan Elizabeth BLAKE (20 Jan 1865 - bet 1949 and 1960)
Amanda Jane BLAKE (8 Oct 1867 - 14 Dec 1954)
James Walker BLAKE (11 Jul 1869 - 11 Feb 1960)
Nathaniel Bruce BLAKE (11 Aug 1869 - 12 Jun 1944)
Mary Ellen BLAKE (1 May 1874 - 3 Apr 1949)
David Vandover BLAKE (25 Dec 1875 - 14 Apr 1961)
Samuel Vincent BLAKE (abt 1876 - 23 Feb 1947)
Daniel Freeman BLAKE (19 Nov 1879 - 20 Nov 1936)
Rachel Emaline BLAKE (15 Aug 1882 - 19 Mar 1962)
Cora BLAKE (4 Aug 1883 - 16 Jan 1936)
Dora M. BLAKE (4 Aug 1883 - 2 Mar 1965)
Wiley S. BLAKE (14 Jul 1887 - )
Infant BLAKE ( - )

Notes (Individual)
General:
Joseph Boyles Blake

CHILDREN: had 13 children with Lydia Blake and 9 children with Eliza Goddard

Probably the Joseph who was a Pvt in Co B 12th WV Vol Inf, SEP 1862 to 16 JUN 1865.

CENSUS:
#320 Marshall Co 1860
Blake, Joseph B (a) 24 VA, Lydia (a) 18 VA

OBITUARY:
BLAKE, JOSEPH B. - A veteran of the Civil War and one of the oldest citizens of Wetzel county, died at his home in Proctor District on 16 Oct 1919 at the age of 83 years.

He was born 16 Feb 1837 near Rosby's Rock in Marshall Co, (W)VA.

He was united in marriage in Feb 1860 with Lydia Gorby at the age of 24 years. To this union fifteen children were born, eight sons and seven daughters.

Mrs. Blake died in 1887 at the age of 51 years.

Mr. Blake married Eliza Jane Coffield Goddard, widow of Harrison Goddard, on 29 Oct 1887. They had seven sons and one daughter.

Surviving besides his widow, Eliza, are nineteen children, 98 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Blake was a member of the Christian Church, joining at the age of 30 and being baptized by Rev. Anguish.

Joseph B. Blake served three years in the Civil War.

Funeral services were held at the Antioch Christian Church with Rev. Linkletter officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. (1837-1919)

Sources
1. Marriage Records, Marshall Co, WV, bk 2 pg 411.

Henthorn Sr., Maurice McKinley

2010-05-02T13:45:00.001-04:00

Summary of Maurice Mc_Kinley HENTHORN Sr. - 2 May 2010
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Name: Maurice Mc_Kinley HENTHORN Sr.
Sex: Male
Father: Erman Mc_Kinley HENTHORN (11 May 1901 - 11 Apr 1943)
Mother: Georgia Anna BAKER (19 Feb 1901 - )

Individual Facts
Birth 19 Jan 1932 Hannibal, Monroe Co., OH
Death 17 Jul 1991 (age 59) Akron, Summit Co., OH
Burial 19 Jul 1991 Barberton, Summit Co., OH

Marriages/Children
1. Joan A. BACHMAN
Children
.... Maurice Mc_Kinley HENTHORN Jr. ( - )
.... David A. HENTHORN ( - )

Notes (Individual)
General:
Maurice Mc Kinley Henthorn, Sr.

BIRTH: Maurice McKinley Henthorn, 19 Jan 1932, Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: Erman M.; Mother: Georgia Anna Baker, residents of Hannibal, OH (Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, furnished by Linda Henthorn)

RESIDENCES: Barberton

OBITUARY:
Maurice McKinley (Mike) Henthorn Sr., 59, of Norton, OH died at 7:25 p.m. July 17, 1991 at Akron General

Medical Center, Akron, OH after suffering a previous massive heart attack.

He was born January 19, 1932 in Hannibal, Monroe County, to Erman McKinley and Georgiana (Baker) Henthorn.

He is survived by two sons, Maurice M. (Mike) Henthorn Jr. of Munroe Falls; David A. Henthorn, Akron; three grand children; three sisters, Betty V. Wilson of Newport; Wilma M. Ludolph of Fly; and Thelma J. Danver of Route 3, New Matamoras; one brother, Gerald E. (Runt) Henthorn of Wadsworth; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan A. (Bachman) Henthorn; one brother Melvin W. (Sonny) Henthorn; one sister, Dorothy L. Cochran, and both parents.

Private Memorial services were held July 19 at Canfield-Hickman Funeral Home, Barberton.
(Source: Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, OH, Thursday August 1, 1991)

Eikelberry, Mary Angeline (Henthorn)

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Mary Angeline (HENTHORN) EIKELBERRY
Born - 10 Feb 1881 Perry Twp., Monroe, OH
Mar. - 15 Feb 1902 Monroe, OH
Died - 29 Mar 1948 Wheeling, Ohio, WV
Bur. - 1 Apr 1948 Sardis, Monroe, OH, West Union Cemetery
Dau of Eli J. HENTHORN Jr. & Phebe Ann PITTMAN

Note - Mary Angeline Henthorn

BIRTH: Mary Angeline Henthorn was born on 10 Feb 1881 in Perry Twp., Monroe Co., OH a daughter of Eli Henthorn and Pheby A. Pittman.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Birth Records, Book 2 - furnished by Betty Cronin)

BIRTH: Mary Angeline Henthorn, 10 Feb 1881, Perry Twp., Monroe Co., OH;
Father: Eli; Mother: Phebe A. Pittman
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, Vol. 1, p. 220, - furnished by Linda Henthorn)

OBITUARY:
Mary A. Eikelberry Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Mary A. Eikelberry of Route 1, Sardis, [OH] died Monday, March 29, at 9:00 p.m. in the Ohio Valley General Hospital in Wheeling, [WV]. She was born in Monroe county, February 10, 1881, a daughter of Eli and Phoebe Henthorn. She was married to James Eikelberry. She had resided on Sardis Route all her life.

Surviving are the following children: George, Homer and Miss Hazel Eikelberry of the home; Mrs. Grace Jackson and Mrs. Nellie Howell of Sardis Route and Mrs. Clara Mozena of Wheeling, W.Va. A son, Clark, died at the age of three years. One brother, Irvin Henthorn, Sturgeon, Pa. and two sisters, Mrs. Preston Hoskinson and Mrs. M.W. Eikelberry of Sardis Route 1, also survive.

Funeral services will be held at the West Union Church of Christ this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with Elmer Taylor officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery by the Haudenschield funeral home of Antioch.
[Note: The surname was consistently spelled Eikelberry in this obiturary. REH]
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, hand-dated 1 Apr 1948 - furnished by Leona Harrison)

Danford, Isaac Wilson

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ISAAC WILSON DANFORD
born April 11, 1856 in Guernsey County Ohio,
died March 04, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio.

He married MARGARET MINVERA STILTS December 31, 1878 in Noble County Ohio,
daughter of JAMES STILTS and CHARLOTTE MCQUADE.
born August 17, 1857 in Noble Co. Ohio,
died May 28, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio.

Notes for ISAAC WILSON DANFORD:

Obituary: 12 March 1942 Noble County Leader
Isaac W. Danford, aged eighty-five years, many years ago clerk of courts of Noble county, and later a member of the Wickham & Danford insurance agency at Caldwell, and prominent resident of this place, died last Wednesday in the University hospital at Columbus, following an illness due to his advanced years.

Removing from Caldwell, he resided for a number of years on his farm near Kennonsburg in Wayne township until three years ago when he went to Columbus to reside with his daughters.

Isaac Wilson Danford was born on April 11, 1856, on a farm in Noble county, the son of Eli and Ann (Yoho) Danford. He taught in the public schools of the county and later served as county clerk of courts, residing in Caldwell.

For twenty years he was associated with the state auditor's office in Columbus, where he acted as chief accountant in the excise tax division. Upon retiring from public life, he operated his farm between Quaker City and Kennonsburg until the farm was taken over by the Muskingum Valley Conservancy District. He then returned to Columbus, where he resided at the time of his death. He had been a member of the Masonic order for over fifty years.

Mr. Danford's wife, Margaret Minerva (Stilts) Danford, also a native of this county, preceded him in death three years ago. Four children of this union died in infancy. A son, Erwin I., was killed overseas in the first World war. A daughter Mrs. Amber (Danford) Hammond, died three months ago.

He is survived by two daughters, Miss Barbara, executive secretary of the state department of public welfare, Miss Gretchen, a teacher in Medary School, a grandson, Tom Danford Hammond, all of Columbus, and two sons, Dan and Otis B. of San Diego, California.

The body was brought to the Eberle funeral home in Quaker City, Thursday, and funeral services, conducted by Rev McFarland, were held in the Kennonsburg Methodist church on Friday afternoon, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Burial: Kennonsburg Cemetery Noble Co. Ohio

Watson, John B.

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John B. WATSON
Born - 23 Dec 1871 Noble Co., OH
Died - Abt 20 Apr 1956 Quaker City, Guernsey Co., OH
Bur. - Abt 22 Apr 1956 Fairview, Guernsey Co., OH, Pisgah Cemetery

Note - John B. Watson

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 23 Dec 1870; 23 Dec 1871 in his obituary.

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers John B. and Reuben Watson apparently married sisters, Jane and Sarah Dement, respectively.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1953, Akron, OH

OBITUARY: John B. Watson Called By Death in 84th Year
Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Pisgah church, near Fairview, [OH], for John B. Watson, 84, who died suddenly Friday morning [Abt. 20 Apr 1956] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Carman of Quaker City R.D. 2. Services were conducted by Rev. Robert Zinsmesiter of Quaker City and interment was made at the church cemetery;.

Mr. Watson was born in Noble county Dec. 23, 1871, a son of Yoho and Mary Ann Watson.

The deceased is survived by five sons: Dewey, George and Raymond all of Akron; Fred of Salesville, R.D. and Herman of Quaker City, R.D.; four daughters: Verna of Akron, Mrs. Dessie Gray and Mrs. Mary Carman, Quaker City, R.D., and Mrs. Ada Johnson of Fairview; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Maude Starr of Middlebourne and one brother, Forrest Watson of Cambridge.

His wife, Jane DeMent Watson preceded him in death September 15, 1948.
(Source: Quaker City, Ohio newspaper, Friday, 27 Apr1956 - furnished by Terry Willis, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

Watson, Raymond Harrison

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Raymond Harrison WATSON
Born - 29 Jun 1888 Seneca Twp., Noble Co., OH
Died - 26 Apr 1972 Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH
Bur. - 28 Apr 1972 Quaker City, Guernsey Co., OH, Friends Cemetery

Note - Raymond Harrison Watson

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1909, living with his widowed mother in Noble Co., OH;
Zanesville, OH

OCCUPATION: school teacher; Ran gas station

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Mt. Ephraim United Methodist Church

OBITUARY: Services Friday at Caldwell for Raymond Watson Funeral services will be held Friday at Murphy Funeral Home, Caldwell, [OH], for Raymond H. Watson, 83, who died Wednesday, April 26 [1972] in Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, [OH], following an illness.

Formerly of Noble County, he was a retired school teacher and merchant. The son of George and Sarah Mendenhall Watson, he was born June 29, 1888 in Noble County.

Mr. Watson was a member of the Mt. Ephraim United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Birdie; a son, James Watson of Caldwell; five grandchildren.

A son, Hubert, three brothers and a sister are deceased.

Rev. James L. Mason of Zanesville and Rev. Marshall Peterson will officiate at the funeral and burial will be in Friends Cemetery at Quaker City.
(Source: Quaker City, Ohio newspaper, Friday, 28 Apr 1972 - furnished by Terry Willis, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

Watson, George Washington

2010-04-13T09:54:00.003-04:00

George Washington WATSON
Born - 22 Oct 1850 Noble Co., OH
Died - 9 Mar 1909 Noble Co., OH
Bur. - Mar 1909 Seneca Twp., Noble Co., OH, Coen's Cemetery

Note - George Washington Watson

MARRIAGE: 20 Feb 1873, in Noble Co., OH
(Source: Marriage Book, Vol. 5, p. 196, Noble Co., OH courthouse - furnished by James B. Watson)

OCCUPATION: farmer

PROBATE: Will in Will Book VI, p. 191, Caldwell, OH

OBITUARY:
George W. Watson, son of David and Charlotte Watson, was born in Seneca township, Noble county, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1850, and died March 9, 1909, aged 58 years, 4 months and 16 days.

He was united in marriage to Sarah I. Mendenhall, Feb. 20, 1873. To this union were born five children, David A. and Clark H. of Senecaville, Howard A., of Kennonsburg, Maggie, wife of Charles H. Bates and Raymond H., who resides with is widowed mother.

He united with the Coen's M.E. church in 1882, under the pastorate of Rev. J.W. Satterthwaite and remained a consistent member of the same till death.

His last suffering was intense but he bore it all with Christian fortitude.

He leaves a wife, four sons, one daughter, nine brothers, one sister and many friends to mourn his departure. By his death the family loses a loving father and husband, the church a consistent member and the community a noble citizen.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ross Sullivan at the Coen's M.E. church. Interment in the cemetery nearby. FRIEND.
(Source: Noble County Leader, Noble Co., OH, 24 Mar 1909 - furnished by Terry Willis, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

Havens, Sara J. "Sally" (Stretch)

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Sarah J. (STRETCH) Havens
Born - 28 Nov 1927 Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL
Mar. - 24 Nov 1951 Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL
Died - 28 Nov 2001 Rochelle, Ogle Co., IL
Bur. - 3 Dec 2001 Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, East Lawn Memorial Gardens
Dau of L. Eugene STRETCH & Mary Louise OLMSTED

Note - Sarah J. Stretch

CEMETERY: East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, IL

DEATH: Died on her birthday.

OBITUARY: Sara J. Havens
BLOOMINGTON [IL] -- Sara J. "Sally" Havens, 74, of Rochelle, [IL] formerly of Normal, died unexpectedly Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at Rochelle Community
Hospital.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church of Rochelle, the Rev. Jon Hutchison officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Unger-Horner Funeral Home, Rochelle, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or to Rochelle Community Hospital.

She was born Nov. 28, 1927, in Normal, a daughter of L. Eugene and Mary Louise Olmsted Stretch. She married John T. Havens on Nov. 24, 1951, in Normal. He survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Nancy Havens, Earlville; a son, Barry (Barbara) Havens, Garland, Texas; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Elizabeth Wroan. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Rochelle, PEO Sisterhood, DAR, Flagg Township Historical Society, Rochelle Women's Club and Rochelle Hospital Auxiliary.

She graduated from University High School in Normal in 1945 and attended Illinois State University for two years.

She and her husband had recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
(Source: Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, McLean, IL. 30 Nov 2001 - Furnished
by Rex King)

Jones, Cecelia (Henthorn)

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5 - Cecelia HENTHORN
Born - 8 Jun 1856 Monroe, OH
Died - 12 Aug 1920 OH
Bur. - 13 Aug 1920 Cameron, Monroe, OH, New Cameron Cemetery

Note - Cecelia Henthorn

Problem: Was her first name, Cecilia or Ciscela?

AKA: She was probably known as Cely.

Cecelia Jones Dies

Mrs. Cecelia Henthorne Jones was born Jun 8, 1856, and departed this life August 12, 1920, being at the time of her death 64 years, 2 months, and 4 days old.

She was united in marriage with H.J. Jones at Cameron, OHio, January 7, 1881. To this union was born two daughters, Mrs. Earl Ward, of Woodsfield, and Mrs. Grover Boughner, of Cameron, also four sons, Carl, Clifford, Glenn, and Lynn all of Cameron.

She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. She will be sadly missed in the community where she was ever ready to minister to the sick and needy.

She was a member of the Church of Christ, having obeyed the Gospel young in life. Funeral services were conducted by J.C. Atkinson, Friday, August 13, after which the body was laid to rest in the new cemetery at Cameron, Ohio.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Ruth Shuck.)

sp- Hamilton J. JONES
Mar. - 7 Jan 1881 Cameron, Monroe, OH

Note - Hamilton J. Jones

MARRIAGE: Item in Spirit of Democracy, 5 Apr 1881. Mar. Jan. 7 by J.M. Boughner, Esq. of Adams Twp. Miss Cely Henthorne to Mr. Hamilton Jones.
(Source: Fedorchak, Vol. XI, page 72)

Marri: Batch #: M514041, Source Call #: 940297
Hamilton Jones and Cely Henthorn, 7 Jan 1881, Monore, OH

6 - Unknown JONES
sp- Earl WARD

6 - Unknown JONES
sp- Grover BOUGHNER

6 - Carl JONES

6 - Clifford JONES

6 - Glenn JONES

6 - Lynn JONES

Henthorn, Benjamin R.

2010-04-02T11:15:00.002-04:00

Heart Attack Claims
B.R. "Wink" Henthorn
Feb. 14, 1935

The grim reaper, Death, descended on our little community last
Thursday, and removed one of our best loved and highly respected
fellow townsman, Benjamin R. Henthorn. Perhaps, for the benefit of
his countless friends, we had better call him "Wink," the name known
to partically every man, woman and child in Lewis county. Many there
were who did not know that his real name was Benjamin.

He had not enjoyed the best of health for the past five years, and
some three years ago suffered an attack of flu, which so weakened him,
that although he managed to get back to his accustomed place of
business, he never fully recovered, and his friends had anxiously
watched him from week to week, slowly slipping. The climax was reach
last Friday week, the 8th, when friends think, worrying over the
condition of his good wife, who was confined to her bed with a tumor,
brought on a heart attack just as he arose from his bed that morning,
and he collapsed.

His son, Dr. Arthur Henthorn, arrived after a forced drive from St.
Johns, Mich., and all that medical skill and loyal friends could do,
availed nothing. Apparently just worn out, he pass quietly away
shortly after 4 o'clock Thursday morning.

He was born March 27, 1862, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of Henry and
Caroly Henthorn. He came to Vanceburg in 1887, where he met Miss Emma
Scott, to whom he was united in marriage December 29, 1887. Four
children were born to them, Arthur being the only survivor, two having
died in infancy, and Gus, who was drowned in the Ohio river during the
summer of 1910.

...room now occupied by J.T. Ott, and more than thirty years in the
present Danner Stand in the E.W. Bruce Building, which he occupied
during the fire two years ago. He then set up shop in the old Heller
Meat Shop on Market Street, where he remained until his death.

In 1910 he united with the Christian Church under the ministry of C.A.
Van Winkle, and obeyed his Lord in baptism, and has since been a
faithful member, being on the Board of Deacons for many years.
Fraternally, he was affiliated with the Jr. O.U.A.M., Odd Fellows and
Knights of Phythias.

Wink Henthorn was a good man, and since his conversion, a true
Christian character. His close friends know what a loyal husband and
loving father he was. Ardent and impetuous in his championing of the
principals in which he believed, politically (Abe Lincoln Republican)
or morally, he may have at times confounded his friends of different
views, but none there were to doubt the sincerity of his convictions.
He was just plain "Wink" he stood for what he thought right and you
had to take him or leave him, just as you choose. There was
compromise or hair-splitting with him. He will be sadly missed not
only by his bereaved family and his church, but by the entire
community of which he was undoubtedly a landmark of near half a
century.

The funeral services were held, first at the home, a private service
for the widow who was unable to leave her bed, then at the Christian
Church, his minister, Ira W. Stout, officiating, and the body laid to
rest in Woodlawn cemetery by Plummer Bros., until that great day when
he shall hear the words, "Come ye blessed of my father, inherit the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world."

Jenkins, Anna (Kyger)

2010-03-31T11:31:00.001-04:00

Anna (Kyger) Jenkins

AKA: She was probably known as Annie.

DEATH: Her death certificate reads: Anna Kyger Jenkins, age: 74 years, 10 months, 21 days; place of birth: Vermilion Co., IL; occupation: housekeeping; died: 18th Jan. 1906 at 11:12 a.m. - Georgetown Twp.; buried 20th Jan. 1906 at McKendree Cemetery; cause of death: chronic Nephritis.

OBITUARY: Anna Jenkins Died Friday - Another of oldest Women of Vermilion County passed away

Mrs. Anna Jenkins died at her home three miles south of Grape Creek, Friday. She was 75 years of age.

The deceased was one of the pioneer women of Vermilion County, having been born in Georgetown township. She was known to many, particularly in and about Georgetown and Grape Creek.

She is survived by seven children. Her husband died some years ago.

The funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock on Saturday morning at the McKendree Cemetery.
(Source: Commercial News)

Kiger, James

2010-03-31T11:28:00.000-04:00

James Kiger

AKA: According to Nancy Michael, James Kiger was the only family member who spelled his surname, Kiger. His offspring also used this spelling.

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp.
James Kiger

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp., 159/159, 9 Sep 1850
James Kiger, 49, m. carpenter, $1000, PA; Lucinda, 39, f. OH
Goldy, 19, f. OH; Thomas, 16, m. clerk, OH; Hannah, 13, f. OH
Leonidas, 10, m. OH

OBITUARY: 8 Jul 1848, Obituary - died at the residence of this brother-in-law, James Kiger, in Clarington, [OH] on the 4th inst., Mr. Riley Cain, in the 22nd year of his age, youngest son of Richard and Hannah Cain who are among the oldest and most estimable of our citizens.
(Source: The Spirit of Democracy, 8 Jul 1848, from Fedorchak, Vol. IV, p. 42)

Jenkins, Verlin Willis

2010-03-31T11:26:00.001-04:00

Verlin Willis Jenkins

OBITUARY:
WESTVILLE (CNS) - Verlin Joe Jenkins, 71, of Westville, [IL], Route 1, a retired miner and mechanic, died at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 4, 1972) at Lake View Memorial Hospital. He was admitted a short time before and death was attributed to natural causes.

Born July 2, 1901, in Georgetown, he was the son of Willis and Lucinda Smith Jenkins. He was married July 14, 1921, to Mary Biggs, who survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Charles of Pochahontas, Ill., Norman of Westville and Fred of Houston, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Phyliss Calin of Danville; a brother Charles of Bismarck; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Watson of Sherwood, Ohio, and Mrs. Maude Black of California; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbas Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold Dubre will officiate. Burial will be in McKendree Cemetery near Georgetown. Friends will be received at the funeral home frm 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
(Source: Commercial News, 5 Oct 1972 - furnished by Jo Bolerjack)

Jenkins, Dorwin Chalmers

2010-03-31T11:23:00.000-04:00

Dorwin Chalmers Jenkins

OBITUARY:
GEORGETOWN (CN) - Dorwin Chalmers Jenkins, 58, of 107 Clark, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 15, 1972) at the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Born May 9, 1914, in Vermilion County, he was the son of Wilbert and Bessie Jenkins. He was married Aug. 31, 1935 at Rockville, Ind. to Myrtle Williams.

Dorwin was an auto mechanic and was a veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Gerogetown Sportsman Club and a member of the Dornblaser American Legion Post 203 and Russell Masonic Lodge 154.

Other survivors include his step mother, Mrs. Helen Jenkins of Georgetown; and three sisters, Mrs. Louise York and Mrs. Betty Well, both of Georgetown, and Mrs. Doris Morris of Little Rock, Ark.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Houghton Funeral Home. The Rev. Rex Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Georgetown Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted with masonic services at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Jo Bolerjack)

Kyger, Sarah Elizabeth (English)

2010-03-31T11:19:00.004-04:00

Sarah Elizabeth (English) Kyger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Sarah was a Methodist.

OBITUARY: Death of Mrs. Sarah Kyger
Aged Leader of W.C.T.U., Church and Community Activities Passes Away
She Was 81 Year Old

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Kyger died at 12:30 yesterday afternoon at her home at 1006 North East street after two months's illness with complications incident to old age. She had been bedfast one month.

Mrs. Kyger was the daughter of Robert and Martha English, who were pioneer settlers of Illinois, coming from Ohio. She was born December 10, 1840 in Pike county, Illinois, and came to Bloomington in 1861, where she made her home and attended the Normal university during the civil war, later teaching school for two years at Georgetown, Ill.

October 31, 1865, she was married in Danville to Tilman D. Kyger, who was a captain in the union army. They were the parents of two sons, Herbert E. Kyger, of 1006 North East street, with whom she made her home, and John T. Kyger, who died twenty-seven years ago. Her husband died February 21, 1876.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Kyger continued for a number of years to make her home in Danville, where she was prominent in church activities and took an active part in the W.C.T.U. work., serving as district treasurer, county president of Vermilion county and local president in Danville.

She moved to Bloomington in 1898, where she united with the Grace M.E. church and became an active worker. She was a public-spirited woman, taking an interest in all affairs for the good of the community. After coming to Bloomington, twenty-three years ago, she became president of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Grace church, serving for eleven years, and was active in community affairs until three months ago.

Besides her son, Mrs. Kyger is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Merritt, of East Gove street, and a brother, English, who recently moved to Bloomington from Decatur.

An incident in the life of Mrs. Kyger, which will be of interest to her friends, happened at the time that Dr. Barnes was connected with the Wesleyan university, when the drive was on for $40,000 to be raised for science hall. A voluntary subscription with a few remarks from Mrs. Kyger at a time when the committees in charge were most discouraged was said by Mr. Barnes to be the turning point in the campaign, and the success of the campaign was largely due to her cheerful and encouraging remarks.
(Source: Bloomington, IL paper, Monday Morning, 11 Jul 1921)

Yockey, Belinda C. (Okey)

2010-03-26T10:04:00.001-04:00

Belinda C. Okey

AKA: Melinda in the 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH.

OBITUARY: Last week we mentioned briefly the death of Mrs. Belinda C. Yockey, which occurred on Sunday, July 27 [1913]. The funeral was held the following Tuesday. Services were conducted at the M. E. church in this city at 2:30 PM., Dean Chandler of Morningside, an old friend of the family, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. J. E. Brereton, pastor of the First Congregational church of this city. The remains were taken to Hull, Iowa, where they were laid to rest in beautiful Hope Cemetery.

The members of the family who were present were C. W. Yockey of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs Charlotte Grisell of Rock Rapids, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ireland of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. J. S. Duncan of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilkinson and son of Hawarden, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Swafford of Washington, D. C.; and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Losey of this city. One daughter, who lives in Ohio was not able to be present.

Belinda C. Yockey was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, July 8, 1835. There she grew to womanhood. In 1852 she was united in marriage to Charles Yockey at Stafford, that state. Mr. and Mrs. Yockey resided at Stafford until the death of Mr. Yockey, which occurred in 1895. Soon after that Mrs. Yockey came west, subsequently living with her children at Hull, this state. She came to Emmetsburg twelve years ago with her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Losey, remaining with her until the time of her death. Mrs. Yockey was the mother of one son and seven daughters. Six of the daughters were present at their mother's bedside at the time of death.

For six years Mrs. Yockey was a helpless invalid. Only once from the commencement of her protracted and discomforting sickness was she able to leave her room. She fully realized that she could never recover and that even temporary relief could not be given to her; but for hours, days, nights, months, years, she bore with the sublime Christian resignation her severe affliction. She was willing to undergo greater physical and mental distress, should Providence will it. During all those trying years her devoted daughter, Mrs. Losey, cared for her, consoled her, and strove as best she could to make her as comfortable as possible. How she stood so well the severe strain under which she labored was a surprise indeed to her friends and neighbors. There are perhaps few cases in history in which a daughter did more for a loving mother. Now that Mrs. Yockey is gone, what a consolation to the attentive, patient, affectionate daughter to realize that she did so much to lighten her sorrow. If the giving of a cup of cold water to one of Gods little ones, in his name, is not to go unrewarded, what blessings there must be in store for those who spend years in providing for the needs of the helpless.

The sympathy of our many citizens are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Losey and the other relatives in their bereavement. (Source: unknown - furnished by Janet Downing)

Byers, Ulysses S.

2010-03-26T09:51:00.000-04:00

Ulysses S. Byers

AKA: Ulysses S. Byers; Emanuel Ulysses Byers

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1918, Woodsfield, Route 2.

OBITUARY: Ulysses S. Byers
Ulysses S. Byers, aged 74 years, passed away at his home on the Woodsfield - Graysville road about 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning, April 11, 1939. He had been ill for the last few weeks.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane A. Christy Byers; one daughter, Mrs. George Crawford, of Columbus, [OH], and two sons, Roy C. Byers of the home who is Deputy Auditor of Monroe Co., and Alonzo A. Byers, principal of the Hannibal Rural High School. Many more distant relatives and scores of friends also survive.

Mr. Byers was a lifelong resident of the Graysville community, a good farmer, fine neighbor and friend. Friendly in disposition and hospitable in his home, he was respected by all who knew him. The bereaved family have universal sympathy in their hour of sorrow.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. W.A. Weddle. Short services at the home were followed by final rites at Conner Ridge M.E. Church and were largely attended. Beautiful floral tributes attested the sympathy of many friends of the family.
(Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty Hogue, p. 6)

Highman, Sarah M. (Byers)

2010-03-26T09:49:00.000-04:00

Sarah M. Byers

OBITUARY:
Sarah M. Highman, daughter of Abner and Clarissa Collins Byers, was born July 27, 1847 and departed this life March 8, 1935, being at the time of her death 87 years, 7 months and 12 days of age.

She united in marriage to Duncan Highman on April 27, 1865 and immediately went to housekeeping on Conner Ridge [Monroe Co., OH] and lived with her husband and children all her life on the same farm.

To this union were born nine children, eight boys and one girl, whose names are as follows: Abner, Clarissa, Oliver, David, William, James, Clarence, Hamilton, and Oscar, all of Woodsfield, Route 2.

Two sons, David and William, preceded her in death many years ago. Her husband also died on May 28, 1907. Since that time she has still remained at the old home with her two sons James and Clarence who have since taken care of her.

She united with the M.E. Church at Conner Ridge early in life and remained faithful until the end and was always at church when ever her health would permit.

She leaves to mourn her death, seven children; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; one brother, U.S. Byers; two sisters, Deborah Lucas and Isadora Christy besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning, March 10, by her pastor, Rev. W.A. Weddle assisted by Dwight Christy, in the presence of a large concourse of friends. Her body was laid to rest in the church cemetery to await the Resurrection Morn.
(Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty Hogue, p. 11)

Sloan, Julia A. (Byers)

2010-03-26T09:47:00.000-04:00

Julia A. Byers

OBITUARY: Mrs. Julia A. Sloan
This community was shocked by the news of the death of Mrs. Julia Ann Sloan which occurred in a hospital in Wheeling, where she had been taken for treatment. She had been an invalid for several years and her sufferings were severe at times but she bore them patiently.

The subject of this sketch was the wife of Andrew J. Sloan and the daughter of Abner and Mary A. Jeffers Byers. She was born Sept. 10, 1867, near Graysville and died in a hospital in Wheeling August 6, 1903, being 35 years, 10 months and 26 days of age.

She was united in marriage with Andrew Jackson Sloan, December 20, 1888, to which union were born four children who are left without a mother's care. She was converted in the year 1887 and united with the M.E. Church at Conners, in which faith she lived until called from sufferings to the "Haven of Rest."

The remains were brought from Wheeling to her late home on the 7th and on the 9th of August at 10:00 o'clock a.m. quite a number of friends and relatives congregated at the home of the deceased to weep with those that weep and pay the last rites of respect to one they loved and honored.

Services were conducted by James Cline at the Conner Church, after which the remains were tenderly borne to the cemetery nearby and there interred to await the resurrection of the just.
(Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty Hogue, p. 6)

Byers, Garrett

2010-03-26T09:45:00.001-04:00

Garrett Byers

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington Twp., 129/131
Garret Byers, 30, OH OH OH; Sarah T., 30, OH PA PA;
Cordelia J., 9, OH OH OH; Edward, 7, OH OH OH; Mary A., OH OH OH;
David A., 2, OH OH OH

OBITUARY:
Garrett Byers, while out with his little son, Edmund, burning tobacco beds, on Saturday, 22 March 1884, part of a dead tree fell on him crushing his right shoulder and breaking his left leg. His body was badly smashed. Doctors Perry and Fogle did everything within their power but to no avail. Mr. Byers died on Monday, 24 Mar 1884, and is buried at the Conner Ridge Cemetery in Wayne Twp. [Monroe Co., OH], but there is no stone for him.

He was married to Sarah Tabitha Highman, daughter of David and Jane Lowe Highman. (Sarah died 2 March 1894 and is buried on route 26 in the Bracy cemetery between Ozark and Coats Station, but there is no stone for her.)
(Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty Hogue, p. 7)

Byers, Deborah E. (Jefferis/Jeffers)

2010-03-26T09:42:00.001-04:00

Deborah E. Byers

RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1918, Graysville, OH

HEALTH_HISTORY: Cerebral hemorrhage on 9 Dec 1945

RESIDENCES: Graysville, OH and last 8 years in Cambridge, OH

OBITUARY:
As a result of a cerebral hemmorrhage suffered Dec. 9, [1945], Mrs. Deborah E. Lucas, 83, widow of Alva W. Lucas, died at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 1945, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.L. Devore, 308 North Fifth St., Cambridge, Oh., with whom she had made her home for the past eight years.

Born Sept. 30, 1862, near Graysville, Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of Abner and Mary Ann Jefferis (Jeffers) Byers, Mrs. Lucas resided practically her entire life in the Graysville community. On December 17, 1885, she married Alva W. Lucas, who preceded her in death 14 years ago.

At an early age she united with the Conner Ridge Methodist Church in Monroe County. For a great many years she served this church in the capacity of a faithful Sunday School teacher.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lulu Devore of Cambridge, Ohio and Mrs. Zella Adams of Olney, Ill. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Vanfossen is deceased, and a son died in infancy. She is survived by the following grandchildren: Mrs. Wilma Spitzenberger, of Toledo, Ohio; Harold Devore of Columbus, Oh; Vera Eckelberry of Cambridge, Ohio; Hila May Bowling of South Charleston, W.Va.; Roy Vanfossen, Clay City, Illinois; Leo Vanfossen of Noble, Illinois and Dean Adams who is serving in the Army Air Corps; fourteen great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Isadora Christy of Graysville, also survive, as well as several nephews and nieces. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

The body was removed to the Bundy Funeral Home, Cambridge, and returned to the Devore home for services at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, Dec. 25, with Rev. W. Dwight Heaston, pastor of First Methodist Church, Cambridge, officiating. Additional services were conducted by Rev. Heaston at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1945 at the Hartshorn Ridge Church in Monroe Co., [OH]. Interment was in the church cemetery. (Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty Hogue, p. 8)

Byers, Abner

2010-03-26T09:39:00.000-04:00

Abner Byers

MARRIAGE: He was first married in 1844 to Clarissa Collins, who died 27 Mar 1854. They had three children: Sarah, Garret, and Catharine.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington Twp., 3/3, 28 Oct 1850
Abner Bires, 27, m. farmer, $700, OH; Clarissa, 25, f. PA
Sarah, 3, f. OH; Garrett, 1, m. OH
Riley Bennett, 21, m. laborer

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington, Twp., (P.O. Graysville), 981/980
(13 Jul 1860)
Abner Bires, 36, m. farmer, 1600/650, OH
Mary A., 32, domestic, OH
Sarah M. 13, f. OH; Jarret, 11, m. OH; Catharine, 6, f. OH
Rebecca J., 2, f., OH; Elias J., 2/12 m. OH
Elijah Bennett, 20, m. farm laborer, OH

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington Twp., 225-225
Abner Byers, 47, OH, farmer; Mary A., 44, OH, keep house;
Garet, 21, OH, Teach school; Catharine W. 15, OH, help mother;
Deborah, 7, OH, help mother; Emanuel U., 5, OH; Julia A., 3, OH

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington Twp., 22/22
Abner Byers, 57, OH PA MD; Mary A., OH PA PA;
Deborah E., 17, OH OH OH; Emmanuel E., 15, OH OH OH;
Julia A., 12, OH OH OH; Isadora A., 9, OH OH OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

OBITUARY:
Just as spring was approaching with its wealth of flowers and good cheer, the death angel called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Byers near Graysville, [OH] and summoned the husband and father to future home beyond this vale of tears, where sorrow is no more and the soul is forever at rest.

Abner Byers was born near Somerton, Ohio, April 4, 1823, and died March 18, 1910, aged 86 years, 11 months and 14 days. He was twice married, first in 1844 to Clarissa Collins, who died March 27, 1854. To this union three children were born: Sarah, Garret and Catharine. In 1856 he again married. This time to Mary A. Eddy (widow of John Eddy and daughter of Elias and Deborah Jackson Jeffers (Jeferies)). Six children were born: Rebecca, Simon, Deborah, Ulysses, Julia and Isadora. Of his children, four have preceded him in death. Those living are Sarah Highman, Catharine Cumpson, Deborah Lucas, Ulysses Byers and Isadora Christy.

The deceased gave his name to the M.E. Church at Conners in 1870 and happily converted, always having a bright hope and expressing his willingness to die and that he was prepared to go.

The funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. Chessire, after which he was laid to rest in the Conner cemetery.

Dearest one thou hast left us, here the loss we deeply feel, but 'tis God who haft bereft us -- He can all our sorrows heal. A Grand Daughter.
(Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty Hogue, p. 9)

Carlson, Augusta (Anderson)

2010-03-12T09:18:00.002-05:00

Augusta (Anderson) Carlson

ANNIVERSARY: Golden Wedding is Observed Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Carlson of Mead [NE], celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday afternnoon (probably 6 Mar 1949) when their daughters and famlies called, including Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Henthorn and Dick of Bellevue; Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Larson and children of Blair; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Swanson and children of Colon; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lindquist and Janet of Swedeburg; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Johnson and son of Stromsburg; Miss Fern Carlson of Lyons. Additional callers were: Alvin and Edna Jeppson, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Lund, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Moline, Mrs. Hilda Johnson, Mrs. John Nygren and Rev. and Mrs. John Leaf. Refreshments were served.

BIOGRAPHY: Home Afire in Mead on Friday - Roof Section is Lost - Damage by Water High
The two-story home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Carlson of Mead suffered considerable damage from fire Friday morning. (Probably 11 Mar 1949)

Fire Chief Black had not definitely determined the cause by noon that day, but believed that the blaze was started in the attic of the house in an accumulation of newspapers, magazines and clothing.

The entire roof section of the Carlson home was destroyed and water damage to the interior of the home was considerable.

Quick action by Mead firemen and neighbors was credited with saving most of the furniture and much of the Carlson's personal belongings.

By the time the fire department arrived at the scene the fire had the roof ablaze and had a good foothold on the upper floor of the home.

Mr. Carlson reported that he and his wife could smell the smoke and when they looked out of the window saw the smoke drifting away from the top of their home.

The Carlsons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary only the day before. (Thursday, 10 Mar 1949) (Source: newspaper article - probably Wahoo, year was probably Mar 1949)

OBITUARY: Mrs. Augusta Carlson
Mrs. Augusta Carlson, the eldest daughter of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth Anderson, was born on 3 May 1876 in a sod house on a homestead near Swedeburg, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at the Grace Lutheran Church of Swedeburg.

After her marriage to John Carlson, in 1899, they lived on a farm near Ceresco, Nebraska for seven years. In 1906 they moved to Ceresco where they lived until 1913 when the family moved to Mead, Nebraska, which was her home for the past forty-eight years.

She was a faithful member of the Alma Lutheran Church, Augustana Lutheran Church Women, and the W.C.T.U.

Mrs. Carlson passed away on 11 November 1961 at the Wahoo Saunders County Hospital at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 8 days.

Her husband, who died on 17 October 1950, and her four sisters preceded her in death.

She is survived by six daughters and two sons: Mrs. Ruth Henthorn, Wichita, Kansas; Miss Fern Carlson, Mead, Nebraska; Mrs. Amy Larson, Peru, Nebraska; Mrs. Ethel Swanson, Colon, Nebraska; Mrs. Violette Johnson, and Mrs. Ellen Lindquist, both of Lincoln, Nebraska; Rev. Roy Carlson, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Mr. Lloyd Carlson, Escondido, California and eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Alma Lutheran Church in Mead on Tuesday, 16 November 1961 with Rev. Robert Carlson of Stratford, Iowa and Rev. Howard Youngbloom of Fremont, Nebraska officiating. A trio composed of Mrs. Harry Daharsh, Mrs. Clifton Hanson and Mrs. A. V. Lund accompanied by Mrs. Robert Scoles sang "Trygare Kan Ingen Vara" and "Rock of Ages."

Pallbearers were her grandsons: Donald Carlson, Carroll Engdahl, Richard Henthorn, Ray Johnson, Larry Swanson, and Ron Witt.

Burial was in the Alma Lutheran Church Cemetery with the Ericson-Hult Funeral Home of Wahoo in charge of arrangements.

Note: Maternal grandmother of Richard E. Henthorn.

Baker, Mary Catherine (Mowder)

2010-03-11T12:27:00.001-05:00

Mary Catherine Mowder

AKA: Mary H. Mouder

OBITUARY:
Mrs. Vincent M. Baker died at her home near Laings, [OH], Sunday about one o'clock. She had been ill for the past two months from an infection in her foot, but recently it seemed danger from that trouble was past.

Sunday she ate a hearty dinner and seemed unusually cheerful and well, when she suddenly became faint and asked to be taken to her bed, where she died a few minutes later. Her son, John, had just left a few minutes before on his way back to Wheeling, under the impression that his mother was in a fair way toward complete recovery.

Mrs. Baker leaves a husband, two sons, John Baker of Wheeling, O.M. Baker of Akron, and two daughters, Mrs. Ada Gillespie of Woodsfield and Mrs. F.S. Eshleman of Casper, Wyoming.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26th, at Moffett's M.E. Church, on Jackson's Ridge. Burial in the church cemetery.
(Source: unknown Monroe Co., OH newspaper, 24 Oct 1921 - furnished by Valerie Kramer)
(Source: Obituaries of Monroe Co., Ohio, Volume 2, compiled by Ruth Dougherty
Hogue, p. 30)

Will of Catharine (Frazier) Ridgeway - 18290526

2010-03-08T18:25:00.001-05:00

Will
of
Catharine (Frazier) Ridgeway
Widow of Lott Ridgeway (d. 1796)
Monongalia, VA
26 May 1829

I Catharine Ridgeway being weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament this 26 day of May 1829.

First, I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my personal estate.

Secondly, I will and desire that my son Lott Ridgeway shall have all the land conveyed to me by John Moore and Pheve his wife for fourty four acres on ***** run except for two acres to be laid off in a square to include the sand spring and to join Henry Shavers line, which two acres I will to all my children thats liveing to wit: Noah Ridgeway, Rachel Jaco, Patty Jeffery, Phebee Moore, Sarah Henthorn, Mary Watson, Darcus Pierpoint and Lott Ridgeway and their heirs forever to have equal and joint interests in the same.

Thirdly, I will to Harriest Foster one bed and bedding and one cow, one spinning wheel and reel.

Fourthly, I will to Noah Ridgeway all my sheep.

Fifthly, I desire that whatever personal property or money there may be left after my debts and funeral expenses are paid that the same shall be delivered by my executors to Darcus Pierpoint.

Sixthly and lastly, I appoint Zacquill Pierpoint and Lott Ridgeway executors to this my last will and testament.

Signed sealed published and declared by the said Catharine Ridgeway to be her last will and testament in presence of us who attested the same in her presence and at her request.

Catharine Ridgeway

Larkin Pierpoint
Jonah Vandervort

McBratney, Charles D.

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Charles D. McBratney

ADOPTION: As an infant he was adopted by Thomas and Margaret McBratney.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: As a youth he joined the Methodist Church at Camp Point, IL

ORGANIZATIONS: Knights of Pythias Lodge of Milton, [IA]

OBITUARY: Charles D. McBratney
Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 1942 occurred the death a man who has been for many years active in the affairs of Milton [IA].

Born in Clayton, Ill., June 30, 1871, Charles McBratney was 71 years, 1 month and 5 days old at the time of his passing. While still an infant, he was adopted by Thomas and Margaret McBratney, who reared him as their own son.

In 1895 he came to Iowa and worked as a carpenter until 1900 when he served for two years as janitor of the schoolhouse. In 1900 he began working for the Rice-Roland Hardware firm. After C. E. Rowland moved to California, he continued to work for the new firm of Rice until 1912 when he started a long period of service as custodian of the Milton public school. His 16 years of association with the youth and teachers of the community made "Charley" familiar to all. He cheered the culprits who were being punished, repaired torn clothing, tacked on heels and soles and was an enthusiastic router at all competitive and practice games. The teachers soon learned that "Charley" was their friend and they, too, took the trouble to him.

The first World War caused a shortage of manual training teachers and "Charley" had a new office conferred upon him. From 1916 to 1919, he was custodian, manual training teacher, and secretary of the school board. He also had three buildings instead of one to keep in order.

When the new building was completed in 1928, "Charley" retired to operate the Standard Oil station and to follow the trade of shoe repairer. The students now all had a new loafing place "Charley" station. Later, he moved his shoe repair shop to the old electric shop and served his old friends there. In all these years, he told so many lies that he erected his own monument. Memory of him will remain long in the community and with those who have gone elsewhere.

He was married March 31, 1897, to Bertha Henthorn. Two children blessed his home, Mrs. Cecil Deal of Ottumwa, and Paul of Milton.

While still youth, he joined the Methodist Church at Camp Point, Ill. He was a member of the K. P. Lodge of Milton.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, his two children, and a foster sister, Dr. Rosemary A. Ziegler, of Pasadena, Calif., seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His foster parents and one foster sister, Mrs. G. A. Underwood, preceded him in death. He is gone but his memory is still with us.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Milton Methodist Church in charge of the pastor, the Rev. J.C. Behrens. Internment was in Sunnyside cemetery at Milton.
(Source: Record Republican August 13, 1942, [location unknown] - posted to the Internet by Rich Lowe)

Maury, Dr. Michael J.

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Michael J. Maury

RESIDENCES: 1307 LaClair Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

OBITUARY:
Dr. Michael J. Maury, resident of 1307 LaClair Ave., Pittsburgh, [PA] and physician in that city, died Tuesday at 5 a.m. at the Angelus Hospital there.

He was born Dec. 6, 1892, in Clarington, [OH], a son of L.S. and Julia Boughner Maury, and was a 32nd degree Mason.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Maury; a daughter, Virginia; three sons, Donald, Samuel, and William, all of the home; two sisters, Miss Jane and Miss Alma Maury, both of Clarington.

Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home at Clarington after 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 with Minister J.V.A. Traylor officiating. Burial will be in the Cameron Cemetery.
(Source: hand dated clipping, Wed. 24 Oct 1962 - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Kerr, Charles Hugh

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Charles Hugh Kerr

AKA: C. Hugh Kerr; Charles Hugh Kerr; Hugh C. Kerr; Hugh Kerr

BIRTH: It is assumed the place of birth, Newport, OH is the one in Washington county, OH.

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Valvular heart disease

RESIDENCES: Newport, OH; Boreman, Wood Co., WV; 436 Thirteenth Street, Parkersburg, WV; KY

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Wood County, WV Commissioner; Wood County, WV deputy sheriff

OBITUARY: Hugh Keer [sic] Succumbed on Saturday Morning
End Came After Long Illness with Valvular Heart Disease
Deceased Was Former Member of Wood County [WV] Court
And Also Ex-Deputy Sheriff - Widely Known and Universally Liked

With the death of ex-County Commissioner Hugh Kerr, which occurred at his home in this city, Saturday morning, there passed away a man of affairs, of wide influence and varied activity, who left his stamp upon the public affairs of the county in which most of his life was spent after his arrival at the years of manhood.

Mr. Kerr died at his home at the corner of Thirteenth and Quincy streets, at seven o'clock, Saturday morning, October 28, of organic heart trouble. Although he had been ill for several months, his death was not expected, as he had a number of sinking spells which preceded it and had rallied on previous occasions. It was hoped that he would do so this time, but toward morning, as he grew gradually weaker, the hope was reluctantly abandoned. The disease first manifested itself about the middle of last May, while Mr. Kerr was assisting his son, Raymond, with some work at Morgantown, where the later is employed as a civil engineer. He was seized, at that time with an attack which indicated a serious heart affection, and by the advice of the physician who attended him, Mr. Kerr returned at once to his home. Shortly afterward, he was almost entirely confined to the house and for the last few months of his illness hardly left it. Towards the last he was not able to be out at all. The decline, was gradual, with no perceptible turn for the worse, until Friday night.

C. Hugh Kerr was born at Newport, Ohio, August 14, 1849. He settled in this county twenty-five years ago and, fourteen years ago came to this city to live. Previous to that he had resided at Boreman, this county.

He was married, April 24, 1879 to Miss Lily Atkinson of Marietta, [OH], who survives him. The deceased leaves one son and two daughters, Raymond E. Kerr, now employed as a civil engineer on the Buckannon and Northern railroad, with headquarters at Morgantown; Lilliam B. Kerr and Bonnie E. Kerr, both at home. One brother and one sister survive, James Kerr of Newport, Ohio and Mrs. A.G. O'Bleness, of Marietta.

Mr. Kerr was interested all of his life in politics, was an active and successful worker and held a high place in the counsels of the Democratic party in this part of the state. He served one term as county commissioner, from January 1, 1903 to Dec. 31, 1908 during part of which he was president of that body. He was an excellent example of what such an official should be, being public-spirited, hard-working, with a keen eye to the public needs and to the best interests of the tax payers.

Previous to that, Mr. Kerr served for four years as deputy sheriff under Sheriff C.A. Wade -- from 1896 to 1900. He made as good a deputy sheriff as, later, a county commissioner. After his term as commissioner expired, the deceased was interested in a timber company with holdings in Kentucky, and spent about a year in that state, looking after his interests there.

As a business man, Mr. Kerr always possessed the confidence and trusts of his associates and the public as well, his probity being unquestioned and his word as good as his bond. No man in this community had more or stauncher friends and the news of his death has been heard with deep regret all over this county, in every part of which he was known and esteemed.

The funeral will take place Monday afternoon from the residence on Thirteenth street, with interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The exact hour has not yet been determined. Raymond Kerr will arrive here Saturday evening, and the other out of town relatives have been notified and will probably be here for the funeral.
(Source: undated clipping, probably from a Parkersburg, WV newspaper - furnished by Gary Chesney)

OBITUARY: Hugh C. Kerr - A Prominent and Well Known Resident of the City and County Died This Morning
It was with sincere regret that the many friends of Hugh C. Kerr learned of his death, which occurred at seven o'clock this morning, at his home at 436 Thirteeth street, although his death was not unexpected, as he had been in failing health for the past year or more. The deceased was not only a prominent citizen of the city but was well known throughout the county by reason of his official and business career in the past.

Mr. Kerr was born at Newport, Ohio, August 14, 1849, and had been a resident of Wood county for about twenty-five years, and a resident of Parkersburg, [WV] for the past fourteen years, having moved his family here from Boreman, where he had been engagaed in farming for several years.

He is survived by his wife and three children, the latter being Raymond E. Kerr, of Morgantown, an engineer on the construction of the B&N. R.R.; and Misses Lillian B. and Bonnie E. Kerr, teachers in the public schools, who reside at the family home. He is also survived by one brother, Jas. Kerr, who resides at Newport, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. A.G. O'Blenness, of Marietta.

The funeral will be held at the residence on Monday afternoon, and the interment will be at the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Mr. Kerr was prominent in the affairs of the county for a number of years. He was a deputy sheriff under Charles S. Wade, from 1896 to 1900 and was a member of the County Court from 1903 to 1909. He was a staunch Democrat, and took an active part in politics for a number of years, at one time being a member of the county committee.

In addition, Mr. Kerr was a member of the Royal Tribe of Joseph, a beneficial organization, of which he was a charter member, and was also a member of Blennerhassett Council, Royal Arcanum.

Mr. Kerr had the happy faculty of making friends with every one with whom he came in contact, was kind and genial and his friends were only limited by his acquaintanceship, and he knew almost everybody in the county. After his term as county commissioner he engaged in the timber business in Kentucky, but the venture, unfortunately, was unsuccessful, and he returned here, broken in health and spirits.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping, probably from a Parkersburg, WV paper - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Yoho, Samuel

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Samuel Yoho

PARENTS: Peter Yoho and Margaret Baker

Problem: Was the date of birth, 6 Jan 1782 or 16 Jan 1782?

BIRTH-BIBLE: Samuel and Elizabeth Preble Yoho Bible lists: Samuel Yoho; Born January 16th 1782 in Pa.; Married May 4th A.D. 1802; Death Woodsfield, Ohio Jany 31st A.D. 1835.

BIRTH: According the Verna B. Riggs he was born on 16 Jan 1782 in Marshall Co., VA/WV.

MARRIAGE: Marriage of Samuel Yoho and Elizabeth Prebble took place on 4 May 1802 at Belmont Co., OH. (Source: Office of Recorder, Belmont Co., OH, Deed Book A - furnished by Denver C. Yoho)

RESIDENCES: Samuel Yoho was in Monroe Co., OH as early as 1816, as his names appears in that year on a list of "ear marks" for his cattle. He was also on the tax list for Center Township in 1818, taxed for 1 horse and 1 cow, and the 1820 census indicates that he probably had 4 sons and 3 daughters. (Source: Catherine Fedorchak column, 20 Jul 1972)

RESIDENCES: On 24 March 1828, when Henry Yoho Jr. bought the land of Peter Yoho from the other heirs, Samuel Yoho and Elizabeth his wife, were living in Monroe Co., OH.

PROBATE: Samuel Yoho died apparently by 25 March 1835, as his will was brought to court then. Elizabeth Yoho and Thomas Yoho were the executors. In April 1840, they presented their final accounting of the estate. Elizabeth Yoho was his wife, and she is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery at Woodsfield. (Source: Catharine Fedorchak column, 20 Jul 1972)

PROBATE: The settlement of the estate of Samuel Yoho took place 27 Feb 1846 in Monroe Co., OH. His son Charles Yoho was not mentioned in the settlement.

BIBLE: Family Bible Record

Family; Born; Married; Died
Samuel Yoho; Jan. 16, 1782 in PA; May 4, 1802; Jan 31, 1835; Woodsfield, OH
Elizabeth Yoho; Apr. 7, 1782 in PA; ; Sep 21, 1844

Children:
Mary Yoho; Nov. 16, 1802; Oct. 18, 1821; Apr. 24, 1886
Margaret Yoho; Sep. 10, 1806; ; May 3, 1807
Thomas Yoho; Oct. 15, 1808; Jun. 25, 1836; 1890
Sarah Yoho; Dec. 1, 1810; Jun. 2, 1831; Apr. 19, 1864
Lucinda Yoho; Feb. 15, 1813; Mar. ?, 1831; Sep. 5, 1882
Isaac Yoho; Sep. 11, 1815; ; Apr. 25, 1848
Reuben Preble Yoho; Oct. 28, 1817; ; Feb. 9, 1845
Lewis Yoho; Jan. 1, 1820; ; Oct. 15, 1821
Alfred Bailey Yoho; Jan. 19, 182?; Sep. 30, 1849; Nov. 24, 1910
Apr. 27, 1856 [Note: I don't know what this date means. REH]
(Bible record furnished by Hugh L. Yoho. Photocopy of the Bible page was also reviewed by REH after being furnished by Denver C. Yoho)
[Note: It is claimed that Charles Yoho was a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Preble Yoho. He is not listed in this Bible which does nothing to substantiate this claim REH]

Yoho, Reuben P.

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Reuben P. Yoho

Problem: Was the 1st name, Ruben or Reuben? Was his middle name, Perry? Can it be proven?

PARENTS: Peter Yoho, Jr. and Sarah Morris

AKA: Reuben P. Yoho in his obituary

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Tyler Co., VA; Noble Co., OH; Monroe Co., OH

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Methodist church

BIOGRAPHY:
Ruben P. Yoho a resident of Centre township [Monroe Co., OH], is engaged in farming. Resided in Marshall county, Virginia, in the year 1810, and is the son of Peter and Sarah Yoho. His wife, whom he married in Monroe county, Ohio, in 1835, was Emiline Mills, her parents were Thomas and Margaret Mills. Mr. Yoho settled in this county, in 1813. Their children are: Elizabeth E., born 1837; Sarah F., 1840; R.P., 1851. Mrs. Yoho was born in Frederick county, Maryland, in 1814. Address, Woodsfield, Ohio. (Source: History of Monroe County, Ohio; H.H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo, 1882, page 6)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Stock Twp., 50/50, 28 Aug 1850
Reuben Yoho 37 m. farmer VA
Emiline 38 f. MD
Lewis 10 m. OH
Margaret A. 9 f. OH
Elizabeth E. 8 f. OH
Sarah 6 f. OH

Census: 1860, in Noble Co., OH, Stock Twp., #942-901, Page 58 Published Copy by Wes Cochran
YOHO, Reuben, 7, VA (Should be 47) Farmer
Emeline, 48, MD, Domestic
Lewis, 47, OH, Fmr. (Age?? - Should be 20 - see 1850)
Margaret, 21, OH, Domestic
Sarah, 19, OH, Domestic (Age?? - Should be 16)
Reubin, 19, OH, (Age ?? - Should be 9??)
Cornelius, 10, OH
[Note: Was Cornelius Yoho a son of Reuben and Emeline Yoho?]
(Furnished by Clarice Stanley)

CENSUS-QUESTION: Where was the Reuben Yoho family at the time of the 1870
census?

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp. 336/358
Reuben Yoho, 69, OH OH OH; Emeline, 66, w, MD MD MD
William Parker, 13, OH OH OH
Mary N. Peepers, 13, servant, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

CEMETERY: Reuben Yoho and his wife, Emiline Mills Yoho, are buried in Carlisle, Noble Co., OH. The stones for them show that Reuben was born December 12, 1811 [sic, 1810] and died Sept. 3, 1901, [sic, 2 Sep 1900] and Emiline was born May 4, 1812 and died March 12, 1907. Also buried near them are two of their children, Margaret Ann, who died Oct. 22, 1867, aged 27 years, 11 days, and Lewis, who died Oct. 22, 1866, 27 years, 5 mos. 18 days. Therefore, Margaret Ann was born circa Oct. 11, 1840 and Lewis circa May 4, 1849. (Source: Catherine Fedorchak, column of 10 Aug 1972 in "The Spirit of Democracy," Woodsfield, OH- furnished by Ray Alfred Stewart)

OBITUARY: Reuben P. Yoho
Reuben P. Yoho was born in Tyler county, W.Va., December 12, 1810, and died at his home on Jackson Ridge September 2d, 1900, thus arriving at the ripe old age of 90 years when death claimed him. He came with his parents to Monroe county when but three years old and has lived in the county ever since, except when Noble was formed, he was cut off in Noble and there resided until his removal to Jackson Ridge.

In 1836 he married Miss Emaline Mills, and to them were born 6 children, one son, Judge R.P. Yoho and two daughters Mrs. Emily Smith of Carlisle and Mrs. Sarah Shaffer of Bellville, W.Va., are still living.

Mr. Yoho was always an honest, conscientious farmer, a member of the Methodist church and generous to a fault.

The funeral rites were observed Tuesday, September 3d at Carlisle, Noble county, [OH]. (Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, OH, 13 Sep 1900 - furnished by Terry Willis, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

Yoho, Henry B.

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Henry B. Yoho

BIRTH-DEATH: 1826-1903, by Sullivan Yoho

Problem: Was the date of birth, 10 Apr 1826 or 11 Apr 1826?
Problem: Was the date of death, 14 Jan 1903 or 24 Jan 1903?
Finnicum and Briggs list, b. 11 Apr 1826, d. 24 Jan 1903.
The Ancestral file lists, 10 Apr 1826, Ohio Co., VA, now Marshall Co., WV.

MARRIAGE: Henry B. Yoho and Katherine [sic] Kelly were married on 16 Nov 1848 at Marshall Co., WV by David Anguish. No parents listed. (Source: Marshall Co., WV Marriage Book 1, p. 55 - furnished by T. Vernon Anderson and Clarice Stanley)

RESIDENCES: According the Verna B. Riggs they lived at Woodland, Marshall Co. WV.

CHILDREN: According to Sullivan Yoho, Henry B. Yoho had three children: Rachel, Francis and Henrietta.

CHILDREN: According to Verna B. Riggs the children were born at Woodland, Marshall Co., WV.

Census: 1850, in Marshall Co., VA, #1434
Henry Yoho, 25, VA; Catherine, 23, VA
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1860, in Marshall Co., VA, #257
Henry Yoho, 34, VA; Cahtherine, 30, VA
Francis, 9, VA; Mary J., 4, VA; Rachel M., 1, VA
Ezra Kirkman, 19, VA
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1870, in Marshall Co., WV, #3
Henry B. Yoho, 44, VA; Catherine, 40, VA
Francis B., 17, VA; Rachel A., 11, VA
Henrietta G., 6, WV
(Furnished by Vernon Anderson)

Census: 1880, in Franklin, Marshall Co., WV, F032, #288
Henry B. Yoho, WM, 54, farmer, VA VA PA
Catharine, WF, 51, wife, keeping house, VA VA VA
Rachel M., (s), WF, 21, daughter, VA VA VA
Henrietta, WF, 16, daughter, WV VA VA
Francis, (m), WM, 29, farmer, VA VA VA
Talitha, (m), WF, 23, wife, keeping house, VA VA VA
(Source: 1880 Census of West Virginia - Compiled by William A. Marsh)

CENSUS: 1900, in Marshall Co., WV, Franklin Dist, 350, living with his son,
Francis Yoho.

DEATH: Henry B. Yoho died at his home in Woodland, Marshall Co., WV on 24 Jan 1903 at the age of 77 of apoplexy, s/o Henry & Arabella [sic, Annabelle], wife, Catherine. F.V. Yoho, son, advised. (Source: Marshall Co., WV, Death Book 1, page 117 - furnished by Vernon Anderson)

OBITUARY: Death of Henry B. Yoho, A Highly Esteemed Farmer.
While alone at the new home of his son at Woodland [WV], Henry B. Yoho was stricken with apoplexy while in the yard Saturday afternoon probably near 4 o'clock. When he was found dead.

Mr. Yoho was 77 years of age. His wife died three years ago and the three children are all living, they being Francis V. Yoho, Mrs. Dr. J.W. Yeater of New Dale and Mrs. T.W. Crow of Fish Creek.

Interment occurred in the old homestead graveyard beside his wife. He recently expressed the desire that when death came that he be laid away beside his wife, in the same kind of a coffin and by the same minister and undertaker.

Mr. Yoho was the highest type of citizen. He spent a lifetime in this county and enjoyed the unbounded confidence and respect of all the people who ever knew him. (Source: unknown newspaper - furnished by Clarice Stanley)

CEMETERY: Cemetery extraction of Yoho Cemetery #2, indicates: Henry B. Yoho, 10 Apr 1826; 24 Jan 1903; h/o Catherine.

CEMETERY: Yoho Cem. 5 mi. up Fish Creek
Henry B. Yoho 10 Apr 1826 - 24 Jan 1903
Catherine Yoho, w/o Henry B., 29 Sep 1829 - 14 May (Year Blank) 14 in
[Note: 14 date of death is in error, per Clarice Stanley, who lists 5 May 1900.]
(Source: Marshall Co. Cemetery Book by Briggs & Finnicum - furnished by Clarice
Stanley)

Yoho, Harrison

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Harrison Yoho

PARENTS: George Washington Yoho, Sr. and Jane Hartley

Problem: Harrison Yoho appears in the Ancestral File more than once, BFCH-59,
JGGQ-F7.

MARRIAGE: Harrison Yeho [sic] and Martha Goddard were married on 22 Mar 1838 in Tyler Co., VA by Jared Goddard.
[Note: Apparently the marriage took place in Tyler Co., VA and is now recorded in Wetzel Co., WV. REH]
(Source: Wetzel Co., WV Marriage Record Book, 1, p. 41 - furnished by Shirley Hannaford to Myrna Goddard)

COMMENT:
The first church was the Palestine Church [in the Marion, WV area] which first met in the home of Joseph Walker with Harrison Yoho preacher. Later at the other end of the settlement the Rockport Church was started at the foot of the Nicely Hill. At that time the road went past the Laurel Point Cemetery up the creek with several families living there.
(Source: Ohio Valley Richmonds - Their Kith and Kin, Ethel L. Briggs, 1976, p. 182)

OCCUPATION: Harrison Yoho was an Elder in the Disciples of Christ Church having been ordained in 1857. He was held in high esteem by all who met him.

RESIDENCES: Farm near Halls Mills, in the vicinity of Wileyville, WV

CHILDREN: Harrison and Martha (Goddard) Yoho had 6 children.

Census: 1850, in Wetzel Co., VA (Now WV)
Harrison Yoho, 31, m. VA, farmer; Martha, 28, f. PA
Matilda, 12, f. VA; Roley, 10, m. VA; Henry, 9, m. VA; James, 1, m. VA
Dorcus Goddard, 60, f. PA
[Note: Dorcus Goddard was probably the mother of Martha (Goddard) Yoho. REH]

Census: 1860, in Wetzel Co., WV, 701
Harrison Yoho 45 VA Minister
Martha (Goddard) 40 VA
Rolla M. 18 VA
Henry M. 16 VA
James B. 10 VA

COMMENT: Children added to the family based on the 1860 census: Rolla M. and Henry M.

Census: 1870, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor #260
Harrison Yoho, 55, farmer, 400 300, VA
Martha, 47, PA
James, 21, VA; Sarah, 20, OH
(Furnished by Myrna Goddard)

Census: 1880, in Grant, Wetzel Co., WV, G022, Green, #190
Harrison Yoho, WM, 63, farming, VA VA VA
Martha, WF, 34, wife, keeping house, PA PA PA (Some read age as 54)
Hannah Grimes, (s), WF, 18, Adptd. dau. at home, VA VA VA
(Source: 1880 Census of West Virginia - Compiled by William A. Marsh)

BIOGRAPHY: Hardesty Extract

Harrison Yoho was a son of pioneer settlers of this district, and was born in Wetzel County, November 16, 1816. George and Jane (Hartley) Yoho were his parents, and he is a grandson of Henry Yoho, who was a contemporary of Lewis Wetzel, and the first settler in what is now Proctor District, Wetzel County, W.Va. Henry Yoho fought the Indians in Ohio County, Virginia (West), and all along the River. He and his wife were buried in this county, as was their son George, father of Harrison.

In Wetzel county, March 22, 1838, Harrison Yoho and Martha Goddard were married, and their children are four living and one deceased, namely:

Matilda, born January 20, 1839, married Wesley Garloch and lives in
this county;

Raliegh W., born May 24, 1840, married Jemima J. Laflen, and lives in
this district;

Henry H., born January 22, 1842, whose first wife was Margaret Goddard,
second wife, Mary E. Wade, with whom he is living in this district;

Joanna, born January 11, 1844, died in December 1848;

James B., born January 17, 1849 married Sarah A. Garloch and lives in
Belmont County, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Yoho also adopted one child, Hannah E. Givens, born in 1859.

Twenty-three grandchildren have been born to Mr. & Mrs. Yoho, of whom nineteen are living, and they have one great-grandchild.

Harrison Yoho was ordained to the ministry in the Church of the Disciples, as elder, in November 1857, commencing to preach at that time. In all the subsequent years his labors have been owned and blessed, and he is now the oldest minister of that faith in Wetzel County. He has a farm in Proctor District and receives his mail at Halls Mills, Wetzel County, West Virginia.
(Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia of West Virginia, 1883, p. 213-214 - furnished by Joanne (Kelley) Pauley to Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Yoho)

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION:
According to Joanne (Pauley) Kelley: Harrison Yoho rode circuit with Alexander Campbell, who started the restoration movement in the Presbyterian Church. There were called the Church of the Disciples, but later it was believed that Campbell went too far, and those that didn't believe as he did became the Church of Christ. Among these were H. Yoho.

Problem: Was the date of death, 4 Nov 1895, age 78, at home in Wetzel Co., WV as reported by Myrna Goddard? Or was the date of death 4 Apr 1895 in Wetzel Co., WV as reported by others? The obituary lists, 4 Apr 1895 at the home of his son, Henry.

OBITUARY:
On April 4, 1895, at the home of his son Henry, the goodly spirit of Bro. Harrison Yoho was released from this world for its bright home in heaven, having reached the 81st. year of his age. He was born and raised in Wetzel County, W.Va. and died near the place of his birth.

His Christian wife was 74 years old at the time of her death, whose spirit preceded his to the spirit land about five months. Their family consisted of five children- three sons and two daughters, one of the latter having also passed over the river, only to welcome the father and mother into their celestial home in heaven. The rest remain to mourn their loss. But they had the pleasure before they left this world of seeing all their children obey the call of their Master, and become members of the one body.

Bro. Yoho had been a preacher of the gospel of Christ for over fifty years, and was widely known and tenderly loved by his brethren, and was held in high esteem by the world, as a worthy godly man. As a preacher he was like the apostle Paul; he determined to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. He was always ready at any call, day or night to go. He never kept any memoranda of his work, but we are safe in saying that those who were made to rejoice in a Savior's love under his preaching would run up into the thousands, having organized the greater number of the congregations in this and adjoining counties.

The writer conducted the funeral services in the presence of a host of sorrowing friends and relatives. His remains were interred in Antioch cemetery by the side of his beloved companion, there to await the sounding of the last trumpet when the dead in Christ shall rise first to receive a crown of righteousness.
J.M. Garrett
(Source: published in the Tri-County Researcher, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1979, p. 269 - furnished by Vernon Anderson)

CEMETERY: Tombstone at Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Wetzel Co., WV reads:
HARRISON; YOHO; DIED; APR 4, 1895; AGED 81 YRS.; 6MONS. 26DS.; I have fought a good fight; with the gospel ?; And thousands I have; led to the Lord.
(Source: Photograph furnished by Darlene Bacon)

Rine, John Wesley

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John Wesley Rine

OCCUPATION: As of Sep 1934, deputy U.S. clerk of Elkins; tax agent and consultant; worked as delivery boy for local paper; employed at Fostoria Glass Co., Moundsville; worked as a baker at the Antler Hotel, Cameron, WV, Ofterdinger's Bakery, New Cumberland, and Strohman's Bakery in Wheeling; went to Philippi and while attending school worked as Auxiliary Clerk at Philippi Postoffice 1924 to March 15, 1927; resigned to become Deputy Clerk of the U.S. District Court for 17 years, March 16, 1927 to Dec. 31, 1944; Land and tax agent for W.Va Coal and Coke Corp. Jan. 1, 1945 to 1953; W.Va. Midland Corp. 1945 to 1957; the Ohio River Co., 1957 to 1966. Midland Enterprises Inc. Central Midland Coal Co. Inc. and Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates of Boston, Mass; also worked in the coal fields of Kentucky and Southeast Ohio.

EDUCATION: Moundsville, WV, public school, Philippi High School, graduated May 1926. Attended Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, studied bookkeeping; LaSalle Extension University

ORGANIZATIONS: He was a member and Past Master of Elkins Lodge 108 AF&AM, Past High Priest of Elkins Royal Arch.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: During WWII, for 30 months, he wrote letters that were sent out monthly to 1,000 servicement and women. While troops were being trained in the mountains around Elkins, [WV], he established contact with Masons and cooked meals twice a week for them.

HONORS: He was selected outstanding citizen during the Lewis Co., West Virginia Centennial; listed in "Personalities of the South," 1968-1969 edition; the "Congressional Record," for 26 Feb 1968 carries a two column entry by Senator Jennings Randolph, telling of his activities on behalf of "the mountain state."

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1953, Belington
RESIDENCES: Philippi and Elkins, WV
RESIDENCES: As of Feb 1977, 703 Lynn Avenue, Weston, WV

MARRIAGE: 24 Dec 1907 to Edna May Roach at the bride's home in Philippi, WV.

OCCUPATION: Retired in 1968 from the West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation and Eastern Associated Coal Corporation as a tax agent.

CHRISTENING: Calvary Methodist Church, Moundsville, WV

DEATH: 25 Feb 1977 at the home of his daughter in Salem, OH

OBITUARY:
John W. Rine Dies Last Friday While Visiting Daughter, Buried in Philippi

John W. Rine, 73, a resident of 703 Lynn Avenue, Weston, and a former resident of Philippi, died at 6 a.m., Friday, February 25, 1977, while visiting at the home of his daughter in Salem, Ohio. His death was unexpected.

Mr. Rine was known throughout the country as West Virginia's "Good Will Ambassador," a title affectionately afforded him for his outstanding promotion of the state and its scenic beauty. He had been featured in articles in 14 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia. His articles had also appeared in 10 newspapers in South Dakota.

He had prints of historical and nature study which he sent to people throughtout the United States. He had compiled a slide presentation that had been shown in five states. He had made more that 100 appearances in clubs, lodges, schools and other organizations, three television appearances and 32 radio broadcasts promoting West Virginia.

He had received many honors from the citizens of Lewis County, in which he made his home, as well as being appointed a general by former Govenor Hulett C. Smith, and was presented Distinguished Citizenship Award from former Governor Arch A. Moore. He received the Order of the White Buffalo from the governor of South Dakota. The State Department of Natural Resources cited him for outstanding service to the state and in particular for being responsible for 3,000 subscriptions to the magazine "Wild, Wonderful West Virginia," published by the department.

He received the Merit Award from the Black Hills Badlands and Lakes Association for unusual contributions to South Dakota tourism in that state. He was honored many times in various organizations for contributions and outstanding services.

In 1964, the Marshall County, [WV] native wrote the "Little Old Train That Talks With Boys and Girls," a story about the Cass scenic railroad, written especially for children. Several thousand copies of this publication, along with many other articles, humorous stories and pictures were distributed to another group of Mr. Rine's favorite people, the patients in the Shrine Hospitals for crippled and burned children in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

He sent more than 200,000 pieces of literature to the VA Hospitals, senior citizen centers, rest homes, shut-ins and the elderly. More than 25,000 known recipes of West Virginia were sent throughout the United States. For six years he financed and operated the West Virginia Room in Weston, as both a museum and distribution point to further promote West Virginia.

During World War II, he published 40 letters over a period of 30 months, sending 1,200 copies per issue to servicement in the various theaters of operation.

John W. Rine was born in Marshall County, February 26, 1903, a son of the late Foster and Kathryn Rine. On June 1, 1926, he was married to Edna Roach, of Philippi, who survives.

Also are one daughter, Mrs. John (Mary Margaret) Christy, Salem, Ohio; one son Major William D. Rine, serving with the U.S. Air Force; four brothers, Foster Rine, Lowell Rine, and Reed Rine, all of Glendale, and Edison Rine, Wellsburg; five sisters, Mrs. Stanley Wilson, Beaver, Pa., Mrs. Durwood [sic] Brown, Warwood, Mrs. Beulah Barnes, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Rolland Percival, Palm Springs, Calif., and Miss Lillian Rine; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son and one brother.

Mr. Rine was a member of the St. Matthew UM Church at Weston, [WV]; a member and past master of Elkins Lodge No. 108, AF&AM, Elkins, member and high priest of Elkins Chapter No. 35, Royal Arch Masons, Elkins; a past district deputy grand master, Grand Lodge of West Virginia, AF&FM, and a trustee, of State of West Virginia.

Mr. and Mrs. Rine had lived in Philippi, Belington, and Elkins, and presently were living in Weston. He retired in 1968 from the West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation and the Eastern Associated Coal Corporation as a tax agent.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, from the Floyd Funeral Home in Weston, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Chandler officiating. Interment followed in the Philippi Masonic Cemetery.
(Source: undated clipping, included photograph - found in "The Rine (Ryan) Family History," p. 161)

Baker, Henry Harrison

2010-03-04T10:10:00.000-05:00

Henry Harrison Baker

Problem: Marriage dates of 7 Mar 1843 and 9 Mar 1843 have been listed.

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 393/393 (P.O. Woodsfield), page 54, Sheet 58-59, June 1860
Henry Baker, 36, m. laborer, 260/100, OH
Mary L., 1, f. OH [out of order, There is a 9 year old, Mary, also listed.
Who is this person? REH]
Emily J., 32, f. OH
Vincent, 16, m. OH; Lucinda, 15, f. OH; Samuel, 13, m. OH
Sarah E., 11, f. OH; Mary, 9, f. OH; David, 7, m. OH; William, 5, m. OH
Martin, 2, m. OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 194-192
Henry H. Baker, 48, OH, farmer; Emily J., 44, OH, keep house
Samuel K., 22, OH, farm labor; Sarah E., 20, OH, help mother
Mary M., 18, OH, help mother; David, 16, OH, farm laborer
William, 14, OH, farm laborer; Jackson, 12, OH, farm laborer
John Westly, 10, OH, farm laborer; Henry J., 7, OH, school
Fanny E., 5, OH; Peter D., 2, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

EMIGRATION: Monroe Co., OH to Tyler Co., WV, after the 1870 census and before the 1880 census.

OBITUARY:
Henry Baker an aged well know citizen of Alma, Tyler County, West Virginia died at his home of old age. He was born in Monroe Co., Ohio on 11 Oct 1822. In May 1843, he married Miss H.J. Hall and to this union twelve children were born:

David Baker of Doddridge Co., West Virginia
William Baker of Alma, West Virginia
Jackson Baker of Sancho, West Virginia
John Baker of Josephs Mills, West Virginia
H.J. of Sistersville, West Virginia
Mrs. Sarah Pasco of Alma, West Virginia
Mrs. Mary Twyman of Ritchie Co., West Virginia
Mrs. Fanny Clark of Latrobe, Pennsylvania

These 8 survive Henry.

The deceased was a member of the Christian Church.

Funeral services were held at his late home and conducted by Rev. Sutton, Interment in the Pierpoint Cemetery.
(Source: Tyler County Journal, 6 Aug 1908 - furnished by Valerie Kramer)

Latta, Samuel Seymore

2010-03-03T08:11:00.000-05:00

Samuel Seymore Latta

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1057/1057, P.O. Woodsfield, 18 Jul 1860
Samuel Latty, [sic Latta], 26, farmer, 500/600, PA
Peter Hall, 14, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 165-165
Samuel Latta, 36, PA, farmer; Elisabeth, 28, OH, keep house
David W., 3, OH
Charles Jackenhamer, 10, OH, farm work
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 102/102
Samuel Latta, 46, PA PA PA; Elizabeth H., 41, OH OH OH
David W., 13, OH PA OH; Catharine, 8, OH PA OH; Anna B., 4, OH PA OH
Charles Jackenheimer, 20, OH PRS PRS
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

DEATH: 8 Jun 1912, aged 79 years, 6 days in his obituary. Birthdate
calculated, Abt. 2 Jun 1833.

OBITUARY: Samuel Latta
Once more Death has claimed a citizen and a member of the Grand Army, this time in the person of Samuel Latta of Moose Ridge, who died Saturday afternoon, June 8, 1912, aged 79 years and 6 days. He had not been well for some time, but was able to visit Woodsfield on Decoration Day although very feeble.

Samuel Latta was a pioneer farmer of this county, a member of the M.P. Church, a member of the GAR post of this place and an exemplary citizen. His wife preceded him to the better world several years ago. Four children and many friends are left. The funeral, in charge of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post, took place Monday and was largely attended. Rev. Eastlake preached the sermon. Interment in the Moose Ridge Cemetery. Ever true friend, rest in peace.
(Source: Monroe Courier, June 1912, Monroe Co., OH)

Okey, Catherine (Brister)

2010-03-03T08:06:00.001-05:00

Catherine Brister

CHRISTENING: Temperanceville Church
Baptised, Oct. 31, 1834, Catharine daughter of James Brister and Margaret Dailey. (Mrs. Fedorchak's comment. This record gave proof of the maiden name of the mother.) (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VIII, p. 143)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Catherine, John and Nancy Jane Brister all married members of the Okey family. Catherine married Edward Okey. John married Catherine Okey. Nancy Jane married Charles Stern Okey. Edward Okey was the uncle of Catherine and Charles Stern Okey with their common ancestor being John Woodman Okey. Catherine and Charles Stern Okey were siblings.

OBITUARY: Mrs. Kathryn [sic] Okey, aged 86 years, a highly respected lady passed away Tuesday, December 3 [1918].

She leaves to mourn the loss of a good mother, three sons, James, Miles and Frank and a grandson Fred of the home, three daughters, Mrs. W. H. Ullman, Mrs. H. F. Seebaugh, and Mrs. J. L. Mason of Lowell.

The funeral was held at the home by Prof. J. A. Hines of Woodsfield; interment in Stafford Cemetery.

Mr. John Brister of Burkhart is a brother and Mrs. Jane Okey of Boone, Iowa, is a sister of the deceased. (Source: unknown - furnished by Janet Downing)

Okey, Cornelius

2010-03-02T19:02:00.002-05:00

Cornelius Okey

CHILDREN: 13 children, 7 sons and 6 daughters.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Masons for nearly 40 years.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Cornelius Okey was the first Monroe Co., OH Auditor, the first county Recorder and county Commissioner, ca. 1815. He was elected three times to the State Legislature.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 233 - written by Minnie Louise Decker Gadea)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Marriage date of 1 Feb 1805 has been listed. In the obituary of Cornelius Okey the date is listed as, 5 Feb 1805. On page 219, Vol. VII, of Fedorchak she states that Cornelius Okey married Hannah Weir in Belmont Co., OH and that the marriage record can be found there. She didn't list the marriage date.

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-10, 1; 10-16, 3; 16-18, O; 18-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
Females:
00-10, 4; 10-16, 0; 16-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

LEGAL_MATTER: Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH, June term, 1823.
Cornelius Okey was appointed guardian of Jacob Agin, aged 12 years, the 5th of Sept. next (1823), this would give him a birthdae of [5 Sep] 1811, also Rachel Again, aged 11 1st of Sept. 1823, b. [1 Sep] 1812, Naomi Agin, aged 8 yrs. 13 Nov. 1823 (b. [13 Nov] 1815) and David Agin, aged 7 yrs. (b. 1819). All were minor children of Asher Agin, deceased. [There mother was, Elizabeth Kidwiler. The children's older sister, Catherine, was married to James Weir Okey, son of Cornelius Okey. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 151)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 2; 10-15, 2; 15-20, 1; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 1; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 1; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 1; 20-30, 2; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

LEGAL_MATTER: Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH, Journal 3, Sept term, 1841
William Piatt, aged 15 years, next May, son of James Piatt, deceased, made choice of Cornelius Okey as his guardian. Bond set in sum of $100. Cornelius Okey was appointed guardian of Simon Piatt, aged 12, May 1st last, John Piatt, aged 10 years May last, sons of James Piatt, deceased, and Susanna Piatt, aged 5 years April next, dau. of said James Piatt, bonds given in the some of $100 each. [Note: The parents of the children were James Piatt, Jr. and Catherine Moffett. Grandparents were James Piatt, Sr. and Nancy Colman. James Piatt, Jr. died 18 Mar 1840 in Monroe Co., OH. Catherine Moffett lived until, 25 May 1882. Richard E. Henthorn]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. IX, p. 301)

CENSUS: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp., 288/288, 7 Aug 1850
Cornelius Okey, 67, m. farmer, 4000, Del.
Hannah, 63, f. PA
Hester, 28, f. OH; Sophia, 24, f. OH; Sarah, 22, f. OH; Jane, 20, f. OH
Cordelia, 18, f. OH
Franklin Morrison, 21, m. laborer, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

OBITUARY: Died 23 Sep 1859, Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.
Col. Cornelius Okey, one of the earliest settlers in this country, died at his residence one half mile north of this place, on Friday morning, Sept. 23, 1859. He was the eldest son of Judge Levin Okey, and was born in Lewiston, Sussex County, Delaware, on the 3rd of January 1783. In the spring of 1800, he removed with his father's family to the mouth of Captina, in Belmont County, in this State, where, on the 5th of February, 1805, he was married to Hannah Wier, whom he survived seven years. The issue of the marriage was thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters, all of whom are still living.

In the Spring of 1815, he removed to the farm on which he resided at the time of his decease. We do not use the word farm as now understood, for then it was an unbroken forest. Here he settled down, cleared out his farm, reared his family, and grew up with the country. At that day the facilities for acquiring an education were extremely limited, but being possessed of a strong native intellect, he to a very considerable extent overcame the disadvantage of the lack of early education; and shortly after the organization of the county, we find him filling important political stations. In 1825, he represented the county in State legislature, and afterwards was re-elected to the same office several times. He also filled the office of Auditor and Recorder and that of Sheriff from 1835 to 1839, and was a Justice of the Peace for many years. All these stations he filled with satisfaction to his constituents, and credit to himself.

The virtues of bravery and hospitality he possessed in common with nearly all the pioneers of the Western country. And although as we have just stated, he was frequently elevated by the free choice of his fellow citizens to posts of honor and importance, yet he was remarkably plain and unassuming in his manners; and however dark the future appeared to others, he was ever hopeful, ever cheerful.

He was buried by the Masons of Monroe Lodge, with all the ceremonies of that ancient order, with which he had been connected nearly forty years. The interment was in a private family burying ground in the orchard planted with his own hands. He was followed to his last resting place by an unusual number of actual descendants. Twelve out of the thirteen were there, the sons with their wives and the daughters with their husbands, and besides he was mourned by a large number of grand children and great grand children.

Col. Okey had the most unyielding faith in the final happiness of all mankind, and no one ever entered more cheerfully on his journey to that "undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns." We had the pleasure of seeing and conversing with him the day prevoius to his death, and we found him gently sinking to rest, as a tired child sinks into sleep on its mother's lap. Thus full of years and of honors, was he gathered to his fathers. "May our last end be like his." Woodsfield September 28th 1859. W.P.R.
(Source: The Spirit of Democracy, issue dated, 4 or 5 October 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 30, published in Woodsfield, OH - shared by John Ogden in the Monroe OGS Navigator, April 2004, p. 37 - typed here by Richard E. Henthorn)

OBITUARY-REFERENCE: Part of the obituary is published in
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker
Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 219)

Estate of Philip Henthorn - 18090505

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Appointment
of
David Gilliland
as
Administrator For the Estate of
Philip Henthorn
5 May 1809

Allegheny co., PA

I, Samuel Jones, Esq, Register for the Probate of Wills and granting letters of Administration in and for the County of Allegheny in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to David Gilliland, Administrator of all and singular the good and chattel Rights and credits which were of Philip Henthorn Late.

Deceased Greeting: Whereas this Philip Henthorn lately died as is affirmed having whilst he lived and at the time of his deceased divers goods and chattel rights and credits within the said commonwealth by means where of the full distribution of powers Granting Letter of Administration thereof is Manistest by? known to belong to me.

I therefore desiring the goods and chattel rights and credits which were to the deceased may be well and truly administered and converted and respond of according to Law, Do hereby Grant unto you this David Gilliland in whose fidelity in this behalf I ver much confide full power by the tenor of these present to administration of the goods and chattle rights & credits which were of the deceased as also to ask collect, levy, recover & receive the credits whatsoever of this deceased which at the time of the death were owing or in way belong to him and to pay the debts in which this deceased stood obliged ? (not to or go) far forth as the goods & chattle, Rights credit will extend according to their rate and order of Law, Especially of well & Truly administering the Goods & chattle, Rights, & credits which were of the deceased & making a true & perfect Inventory & Con? cion??le appraisment there of & Exhibiting the same into the Register Office at Pittsburg on or before the 5th day of June next and also a true and just account calculation & Reckoning of your Administration upon your solem oath or affirmation to Render on or before the 5th day of May A.D. 1809 or when Legally thereinto required And I do by these presents ordain constitute & deposite you this David Gilliland Administrator of all & singular the Goods and Chattle Rights and Credits of the p. deceased, having harmless and forever indemnifying Me & all other Officers against all persons by Reason of your administration aforesaid & having all others heir Rights ??

In Testimony whereof I have caused the seal of this office to be here into affic??ed. Dated at Pittsburg aforesaid the 5th day of May A.D. 1809.

For Samuel Jones Legel ministrator.

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(Transcriber noted that there seemed to be a lot of capital letters in the middle of the sentences. Where there were two "ss" together they used the "pf" symbol.)

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Garner, Albert

2010-03-01T08:27:00.001-05:00

Albert Garner

BIRTH: Garner, Albert, bn Apr 30, 1878, w/m bn Wetzel Co, WV, parents H. Garner and N.J. Garner rpted by H. Garner (Source: General Index and Register of Births, Wetzel Co., WV - furnished by Darlene Bacon)

REFERENCE: "History of Wetzel Co., WV," 1983, pg 109

MARRIAGE: 16 May 1900 (9/421) (Source: Ohio Valley Richmonds - Their Kith and Kin, Ethel L. Briggs, 1976, p. 59)

MARRIAGE: Albert Garner age 22 b Wetzel Co, WV res Wetzel Co, WV
Martha J Goddard age 24 b Wetzel Co, WV res Wetzel Co, WV
mrd 16 May 1900 at res of L. Goddard by Marion Moore
(Source: WETZEL CO., WV MARRIAGES - EXTRACTED FROM MARRIAGE LICENSES; LDS Film #839985, Vol. 9, Page 421 - Extracted by Darlene Bacon)

Census: 1910, in Wetzel Co., WV, Proctor Dist., #89-93
Alber (sic) Garner, 31, 9 years, WV WV WV, farmer
Martha, 33, 3/2, WV WV PA
Alta B., 8, WV WV WV; Mildred, 6, WV WV WV
Nancy J., 71w, mother, WV WV WV, farmer
Icy Clark, 16, WV WV WV, housekeeper

OCCUPATION: As of Mar 1923, member of the County Court of Wetzel Co., WV

RESIDENCES: 1946, Proctor, WV

DEATH: Cerebral hemorrhage in New Martinsville Hospital

DEATH: Garner, Albert w/m d. Jun 13 1962 age 84, d. New Martinsville of Cerebral Hemorrhage, parents Henry Garner and Nancy Jane Parsons, widowed, rpted by Eleanor Garner Lantz (Source: General Index and Register of Deaths, Wetzel County, WV - Extracted by Darlene Bacon)

OBITUARY:
Albert Garner, retired businessman and farmer of Rt. ?, Proctor, WV, passed away in the Wetzel County Hospital at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday [13 Jun 1962] after a one week illness.

He was a former director of the First National Bank, a former vice president and director of New Martinsville Grocery Co., member of the Farm Bureau Association and served Wetzel County as County Commissioner for six years. He was a member of the Antioch Christian Church.

He was born at Proctor, April 30, 1878, a son of Henry and Nancy Jane Parsons Garner and lived his entire life in that community.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane Goddard Garner, in 1958 and a son, Woodrow, in 1960.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. Clifford Briner, of West Lafayett, Ohio; Miss Mildred Garner of Pittsburgh, PA and Mary Lawrence Garner of Proctor, Rt. 1, and Mrs. Harry Lantz of New Martinsville, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Wells Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday EDT with W.H. Sliter, minister of the First Christian Church New Martinsville and the Rev. Allen S. Fields of New Cumberland, WV officiating.

Burial will be made in Antioch Church Cemetery. (Source: Wetzel County, WV Obituaries, Volume III, 1993, p. 22, published by Wetzel County Genealogical Society - furnished by Darlene Bacon)

Search Engine

2010-02-28T08:56:00.000-05:00

Search Engine

A friend asked me if I know how to install a Search box on a website. When I had my website on AOL I installed the code to search the components of the website. I've forgotten how I did it. I think I used a free routine I got from Microsoft. I decided to do a Google search to see what I could find about free search engine options.

I discovered that Google has a Search gadget that can quickly and easily be installed on the Google blogs. I believe this feature can also be installed on websites

I tested the gadget on one of my four blogs and it worked "like a charm." I decided to install the search box at the top of the sidebar on all four of my Google blogs.

Enter your search terms in the search box and click to search. The results of your search will appear in the display window on the left side of the screen. Notice at the top of the window there is a line with three search options and an "X" in a little box:. The options are:

This Blog
Linked From Here
Links to Other Blogs and Points of Interest
"X" - (to close the search results window)

Try all three to see how they work. With each "hit" the URL for the blog where the cited item was found is displayed.

I hope the "Search" feature will help you move around in the blogs and make it easy to find anything you want to look at a second time.

Mr. Dickie
28/Feb/2010 8:41

Harrison, Leona Mae (Schafer)

2010-02-26T14:24:00.002-05:00

Leona Mae (Schafer) Harrison

RESEARCHER: Leona Mae (Schaffer) Harrison was, like her mother, interested in family history and genealogy. She shared her information with researcher Richard E. Henthorn. Richard and Melva enjoyed visiting with Leona during one of their visits to New Martinsville, WV.

OBITUARY: LEONA Mae (Schafer) HARRISON
Leona Mae Schafer Harrison, 87, of Ross Street, New Martinsville, W. Va., died Sept. 26, 2009 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. She was born Jan. 16, 1922 in Warwood, W. Va., the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Suter Schafer. She was a retired federal employee for the VA Hospital in Butler, Pa., where she worked as a secretary in the dental clinic. She was a member of the D.A.R. the Monroe County Genealogy Society, United Methodist Women of Hannibal, and the Hannibal United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two brothers: Chester (Freda) Schafer, Powhatan Point; and Francis Schafer, South Carolina; also several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence D. Harrison, a brother Franklin Schafer and an uncle Delbert Suter.

The family received friends on Sept. 29 at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarington. Funeral services were held Sept. 30, 11 a.m., at Hannibal United Methodist Church, 52732 SR536, Hannibal, with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Interment in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Clarington.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High St., Morgantown, W. Va. 26501.

Sympathy expressions at: www.grisellfuneralhomes.com

Henthorn, Melvin Willard

2010-02-25T16:40:00.002-05:00

Melvin Willard Henthorn

BIRTH: Melvin Willard Henthorn, 19 Mar 1923, Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: Erman; Mother: Georgia Baker, residents of Hannibal, OH
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, furnished by Linda Henthorn)

RELATIONSHIP: Melvin Willard Henthorn and his wife, Helen Elizabeth Spear, were 5th cousins, one generation removed. There common ancestor was James Henthorn, the first.

NO_ISSUE: Melvin and Helen Henthorn had no children.

DEATH: He died before his brother Maurice, who died in August 1991. He died at the Barnesville General Hospital.

Problem: Delbert Henthorn has his name, Melvin William Henthorn.

OBITUARY:
Melvin W. Henthorn, 58, of RD 1, New Matamoras, [OH], died Monday [20 Apr 1981] at Barnesville General Hospital. He was born March 19, 1923 at Hannibal, [OH] a son of the late Erman and Georgiana Baker Henthorn.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Hannibal, and a retired employee of the Ohio Injector Co., Wadsworth.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Spear Henthorn in 1955 and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Cochran.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Betty) Wilson of Newport, Mrs. Carl (Wilma) Ludolph of Fly, and Mrs. Richard (Thelma) Danver of New Matamoras; two brothers, Maurice of Barberton, and Gerald of Wardsworth.

Friends will be received at the Rush Funeral Home, Sardis, 7 to 9 p.m. tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial in Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal, [OH].
(Source: hand dated clipping, 1981 - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Evans, Mabel (Henthorn) Conley

2010-02-25T16:35:00.002-05:00

OBITUARY:
Mabel Conley Evans, 87, of Route 1 Washington, died Wednesday [9 Sep 1992] at the Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg, WV.

Mrs. Evans was retired from St. Joseph's Hospital and was a member of the First Assembly of God and the Wood County Senior Citizens.

She was born in Roane County, WV, daughter of the late Fletcher and Victoria Bonnett Henthorne.

She is survived by five sons, Ira Conley of Ocala, FL, Melvin Conley of Parkersburg, Ralph Conley of Maryland, Robert Conley of Lancaster, Ohio and Gene Conley of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Waunetta Scherich of Charlotte, NC and Darlene Roach of Washington; 26 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Conley, in 1980; two daughters; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.

The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, at First Assembly of God, Marrtown, with Pastor Marvin Dennis and the Reverend Ira Conley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, WV.

Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Friday, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, and at the church one hour prior to services.
(Source: news clipping hand dated 9 Sep 1992)

Henthorn, Glenn Lenard

2010-02-24T09:13:00.001-05:00

Glenn Lenard Henthorn

Birth: Batch #: H000073, Source Call #: 884161-884163
Glenn L. Henthorn, 14 Jun 1921, Harlowton, Wheatland, MT, son of Lee Glenn Henthorn and Petronella Fuller

OBITUARY:
Glenn L. Henthorn, 50, 3728 Sunset Way, Longview, WA died June 29, [1971] in a local hospital. Born June 14, 1921 at Harlowton, MT, Mr. Henthorn owned and operated the Henthorn Construction Co., was a Navy veteran of WWII, a member of the Longview Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Ryderwood Masonic Lodge, the Elks and the American Legion. He had been a resident of Longview since 1956, arriving here from Harlowton, MT.

Survivors include his wife, Lilli-An, at home; three sons, Gary Henthorn of Longview, Keith and Kurt Henthorn, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Nadine Leavitt of Warden, WA and Mrs. Glennis Bohannon of Spanish Fork, UT; one brother, Dick Henthorn of Big Timber, MT; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henthorn of Baker, OR and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Longview Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Gary Potter officiating. The casket will remain closed during the services. Those wishing to pay their respects may call at McVicker's Chapel on the Hill prior to the services. Concluding services and interment will follow in Longview Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of McVicker's Chapel on the Hill.
(Source: unknown - furnished by Nadine Leavitt)

Henthorn, Garland Virgil Cleetice

2010-02-24T09:09:00.002-05:00

Garland Virgil Cleetice Henthorn

AKA: Clete

RESIDENCES: At one time he lived in Cambridge, OH.
RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1993, he lived at Mount Vernon, OH.
RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1994, he lived in Columbus, OH.

OBITUARY: Cleetice V. Henthorn
MOUNT VERNON, OH -- Cleetice V. "Clete" Henthorn, 78, of Columbus, [OH], formerly of Cambridge and Mount Vernon, died Tuesday (Feb. 21, 1995) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

He was born June 11, 1916, in Parkersburg, W.Va., son of the late Ellsworth and Ethel Rubel Henthorn.

Mr. Henthorn retired as engineer from the Penn Central Railroad with 35 years of service and was a member of the V&L F&E Lake Division of Penn Central Railroad.

He was a member of First Church of God at Mount Vernon, Elbrook Masters Lodge 634 F&AM of Cleveland, and past patron of Guernsey Chapter 211 Order of Eastern Star, Cambridge, [OH].

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Lynn Henthorn, a son Clinton Vaughn Henthorn, three brothers, Gilbert, Carl and Harrison Henthorn, and a great-granddaughter.

Mr. Henthorn leaves his wife, Thelma Thomas Henthorn; four sons, Lloyd, Garland, Dean Henthorn all of Mount Vernon and Gail Henthorn of Newark; three brothers, Richard, Camden and Warren Henthorn, all of Mount Vernon; 12 grandchildren and 13 grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, where services will be 10 a.m. Friday with the Revs. Leon Hartwig and Keith Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus.
(Source: Cambridge, OH paper, 22 Feb 1995 - furnished by Lona Coss)

Henthorn, Everett William

2010-02-23T09:58:00.003-05:00

Everett William Henthorn

Problem: Is this Everett William Henthorn or Everett F. Henthorne?

BIRTH: Evert F. (sic) Henthorn, 11 Apr 1892, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH; Father: Wm. H. Henthorn; Mother: Mary E. Ward
(Source: Monroe County Health Department Birth Records, Vol. 1, p. 220, - furnished by Linda Henthorn)

Problem: Was the date of birth 27 May 1895 from the Social Security Death Index or 11 Apr 1892 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH from Vol. 3, page 79 of the Birth Records at Woodsfield, OH?

ANNIVERSARY: To Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Everett W. Henthorn of Beallsville Rt. 3 - Mellot Ridge - will be honored guests in celebration of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, July 30th, [1966].

An Open House is planned to be held at the Cameron School House, off State Route 78 in Cameron, where relatives and friends will be received from 2:00 to 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon and from 7:00 to 10:00 in the evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Henthorn were married in Wheeling, West Virginia, on November 25th, 1916. Fifty years ago Mrs. Henthorn was the former Miss Pearl Miller. Mr. Henthorn has been a farmer all his life and drove a school bus for 25 years. They are members of the Church of Christ.

They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Edna Mae) Truex of Lilly, Penna., and two sons, Donald of Rittman, Ohio, and Virgial of Dearborn, Michigan. They have one grandson and five granddaughters.

The children in holding an open house celebration for their parents have expressed the hope that many friends of their parents and relatives will be able to share the occasion with them. (Source: newspaper clipping, with photo, Thursday, 21 Jul 1966)

RESIDENCES: In Jul-Aug 1972 his address was Rt. 3, Beallsville, OH 43716.

OBITUARY: Death of Everett W. Henthorn
Everett W. Henthorn age 92, of Beallsville R.#3, Ohio died early Saturday evening Sept. 12, 1987 at the Wetzel County Hospital New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born May 27, 1895 in Monroe County, [OH] the son of the late William and Elizabeth Ward Henthorn.

He was a retired farmer and school bus driver. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Pearl Miller Henthorn of the Woodsfield Americare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Two sons: Virgil Henthorn - Beallsville R#3, Ohio, and Donald Henthorn - Rittman, Ohio. One daughter - Mrs. Edna Truex - Beaver, W.Va. Six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. One half-sister, Ella Pittman - Beallsville R#3, Ohio, Brother-in-law, William Miller - Clarington, Ohio Route #1, sister-in-law, Lucy Miller - San Lorenza, California, also several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield on Monday where services were held on Tuesday with Minister Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial was in the Captina Cemetery, Beallsville. (Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

CEMETERY: A Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone at Captina Cemetery (Route 556)
reads: HENTHORN; PEARL M.; 1892 - 1988; EVERETT W.; 1895 - 1987
(Furnished by Delbert Henthorn)

Butler, Mary Ann (Eastham)

2010-02-23T09:50:00.002-05:00

Mary Ann Eastham

AKA: Mary Ann Eastham was known as, Molly.

OBITUARY:
Mary Ann Butler, 89, of Reader, [WV], died Wednesday at home. She was a member of the Eight Mile Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Q. Butler.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Alice Butler and Edith Henthorne, both of Reader, [WV]; four sons, Melvin, Albert and Peter all of Wellsburg, and Curtis of Weirton; two sisters, Goldie Rice and Martha LeMasters both of Wellsburg; a brother, Clyde Easton of Reader; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.

Friends received at the Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, after 2 p.m. Thursday where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Fox Cemetery, Reader, [WV].
(Source: hand dated clipping, 27 Dec 1978 - furnished by Finnicum and Briggs)

Atkinson, Lydia Martha (Eagler)

2010-02-21T08:51:00.001-05:00

Lydia Martha Eagler

BIRTH: 22 Apr 1841 near Olive, Noble Co., OH

AKA: Martha Eagler

OBITUARY: 1841 Mrs. B.F. Atkinson 1908
On a beautiful autumn day, the twenty-seventh of October [1908] at her home in Caldwell, Ohio, surrounded by her immediate family, calmly as an infant closes its eyes in slumber, thus calmly and peacefully did Lydia Martha Atkinson pass to her long sleep and her spirit returned to the God who gave it.

She was born near Olive, in Noble county, O., April 22, 1841, her parents being John and Mary (Schofield) Eagler both natives of Pennsylvania. In the early years of the last century they settled in what is now Noble county, to which union were born the following children: Elizabeth (deceased); Will and Joseph both residing in Illinois; Charles of Macksburg; Lydia Martha, the subject of this sketch; John (deceased); Nancy J. of Macksburg; and David.

She obeyed the scriptural injunction: "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth," having united [with] the Methodist Episcopal church [at] the age of sixteen.

On the third [day] of September 1865, she was united in marriage with B.F. Atkinson and [trans]ferred her membership to the [Christ]ian Church of which her hus[band] was a member, thus for nearing ... century theirs was a united .. in all things religious, as well [as] social and moral.

She was an ... ... christian, wife and mother, one whose christian character portrayed itself in all her daily walk and conversation, and her absence from her loved ones leaves aching hearts whose consolation rests in the faith that wife, mother and sister has gone to her Savior [sic] as she so earnestly prayed to do during her long sickness.

Mrs. Atkinson's sickness dates from the 25th of April last and she has been confined to her bed for the past seven weeks, during all of which time she was a most patient sufferer, never complaining and hoping for the best. When it became evident to her that her days were nearly numbered and the sands of life were nearly run, her contentment was perfect for she had long ago "set her house in order," and occupied much of her last hours in arranging for the welfare of her family.

On the 22nd day of April, 1886, the family removed from their home in Macksburg and have ever since made their home in Caldwell, a community whose loving kindness and sympathy cannot be bounded by time but reaches beyond into the sunshine of Eternity.

She leaves behind to mourn their great loss, besides brothers and sisters, a lonely husband and the following children: William S. Atkinson, Miss Mary Atkinson, Mrs. Alma Quick, Mrs. Lillie Kean, Mrs. Jessie Way of Wheeling, W.Va., Mrs. Bertha Brennan, and C.F. Atkinson of Dexter City, Ohio, one sweet little infant, Lula Jones, whom she has joined after many years of waiting, never again to part, but who watch and wait with beckoning hands until they all may be reunited in the home, "Over There."

The last sad rites will be conducted by Rev. L.W. Finley at the family residence on Main St., Thursday, at 10 a.m. after which interment will be made in the Olive cemetery.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Henthorn,Wilma M. (Arnold) Witte

2010-02-20T16:57:00.002-05:00

Wilma M. (Arnold) Witte Henthorn

Wilma M. (Arnold) Witte was the 5th wife of William Romey Henthorn. She was first married to Robert V. Witte.

OBITUARY:
Wilma M. Henthorn, 80, of Rosemar Road, Parkersburg, [WV] died Monday (3 May 1993) at her residence.

Mrs. Henthorn was a retired food manager for Spencer State Hospital, and was a member of the Parkersburg Woman's Club, Parkersburg Christian Women's Club, Vienna Garden Club and the North Parkersburg Baptist Church.

She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Martin and Flora Fulks Arnold.

She is survived by two sons, Leon Witte of Parkersburg and Adrian D. Witte of Spencer; one daughter, Madge Camp of Spencer; one sister Patty Lemasters of Mogadore, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert V. Witte, in 1964; her second husband, William R. Henthorn, in 1975; two sons, William Witte, in 1975, and James Witte, in 1982; two brothers, Eston Arnold and Darris Arnold; and one sister Toos McMorrow.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Homer, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Hayward Lough and the Rev. David Freshour officiating. Burial will be in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday.

Butler, James Quincy

2010-02-20T10:24:00.001-05:00

James Quincy Butler

RESIDENCES: The James Quincy Butler family lived on Eight Mile Ridge, near Reader, WV.

MARRIAGE: James Quincy Butler and Mary A. (Molly) Eastham were married on 18 Apr 1909 by G.W. Lancaster.

OCCUPATION: James Butler was a farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: member of the Church of Christ

OBITUARY: James Q. Butler
James Quince Butler, 52, well-known and very highly respected citizen of Eight Mile Ridge, near Reader, [WV], passed away at his home there on Monday March 20, after an illness of several months.

He was born in Proctor, [WV] on April 9, 1881, and had been a resident of this county all his life. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for twenty-eight years and was active in church work.

Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ at Far, W.Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 1933, in charge of Rev. A.E. Wickham, assisted by Rev. J.E. Ferrebee. Interment in Fox cemetery was in charge of Harry Palmer, Pine Grove, [WV] funeral director.

His his survived by his widow, Mary Ann Butler, five sons, Melvin, Albert, Ester, Peter and Curtis; two daughters, Edith and Alice Butler, of Far; two brothers H.E. Butler and Curtis Butler, of Far; ... sisters, Mrs. Marion Smith, of Proctor; Mrs. Henry Mason, of Reader; Mrs. Louella Cozart, of Proctor, and Mrs. Charles Burgess of Reader, besides a host of more distant relatives and many friends who deeply regret his passing.
(Source: undated clipping furnished by Finnicum and Briggs)

Henthorne, Edith Mae (Butler)

2010-02-20T10:22:00.000-05:00

Edith Mae Butler

Problem: Was the middle name, May or Mae?

RESIDENCES: After the death of Kenneth, Edith continue to live on Eight Mile Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV until she died in 1987.

Problem: Was the place of death, Wetzel Co. WV or Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WV.

OBITUARY:
Edith M. Henthorne, 69, of Star Route, Reader, [WV], died Tuesday, July 14, 1987 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, [WV]. She was born Dec. 2, 1917, in Wetzel County, [WV], daughter of the late James Q. and Mary Ann Eastham [Butler]. She was a member of the Eight Mile Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kenneth Henthorne, in 1985; two brothers.

Surviving are a son, James C. of Reader; two daughters, Wanda Henthorne of Sistersville, and Linda Greenwalt of Reader; three brothers, Albert and Pete Butler, both of Wellsburg, and Curt Butler of Weirton; a sister, Mary Alice Butler of Reader; four grandchildren.

Friends were received at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, where services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday with David Lively officiating. Interment in Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Elizabeth Mullett)

BURIAL: Funeral Memorial booklet states: In Memory of Edith M. Henthorne; Date of Birth 22 Dec 1917; Date of Death 14 Jul 1987; Services Thurs., 16 Jul 1987 Palmer Funeral Home; Minister David Lively; Interment Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
(Furnished by Delbert Henthorn)

Miller, Mazie (Boughner)

2010-02-19T10:48:00.001-05:00

Mazie Boughner

AKA: Mazy Boughner

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869, in OH

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OBITUARY: Mrs. Mazie Miller
Mrs. Mazie Miller, 88, Clarington, [OH] Route 2, died Thursday [27 Mar 1952] at 10:30 a.m. She was born in Cameron, Ohio, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Henthorn of Beallsville Route 3, Mrs. Julia Wenzenried of Beallsville Route 1, Mrs. Edna Pritchett of Akron; three sons, Elbert of Reding, Calif., George of Clarington Route 2 and William of the home.

The body is at the Rush funeral home, Clarington, pending final arrangements.
(Source: clipping, hand dated, 28/29 Mar 1952 - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Baldwin, Franklin

2010-02-19T10:44:00.001-05:00

Franklin Baldwin

LAND: Franklin and his wife, Mary Jane Baldwin, added to the family of Isaac Baldwin based on 3 May 1848 deed of conveyance to George W. Durkee of a share of property once owned by Isaac Baldwin. Mrs. Emanuel Baldwin pointed out that no other information has been found about him other than this deed. He is not in the 1850 or 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH. See the record of George W. Durkee for the full text of the deed.

CENSUS: 18?0, in Gallia Co., OH, Clay Twp.
CENSUS: 1870, in Macon Co., MO, Ten Mile Twp.
CENSUS: 1880, in Barton Co,, KS, Great Bend

OCCUPATION: Farmer

OBITUARY: Was Nearly 97 Years Old
Franklin Baldwin Who Died Tuesday Was Born in Ohio in 1819

Franklin Baldwin, the oldest citizen in Wellsville, [Franklin Co., KS] and a resident of the town since 1882, died at his home at 2:15 Tuesday morning, [4 Jan 1916] following a general breaking down. Mr. Baldwin had been in fairly good health until two weeks ago, and during the past summer and fall had been able to do quite a little work about his home. Until two weeks ago he had been able to shave himself regularly.

He was born in Clarington, Ohio, February 9, 1819. He moved to Macon county, Missouri, after the way, and later to Shelby county, where he made his home on a farm. In the early seventies he went to Great Bend, Kans. where he bought railroad land and attempted to farm. The drou[g]th discouraged him and he returned to Missouri, locating at Pleasant Hill. In 1882 he move to Wellsville, [KS].

Mr. Baldwin was married to Mary Jane Newhouse, in October 1843. Mrs. Baldwin died in Wellsville July 6, 1885. In 1897 he was married to Martha Jane Ryan whose death occurred in November 1914. For a number of months before his death he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Inman, who came here to care for her father.

The deceased had a wagon maker's shop on the east side of Main street for many years, until age compelled him to retire from business. He took an active interest in political matters and in all his life missed but one chance to vote at a presidential election, that of four years ago, when his physical abilities had failed him so that it was inconveniet for him to get about.

He had been a member of the Baptist church for a long time, in Missouri and in Wellsville, and until quite recently was a regular attendant at church services.

Nine children survive: Mrs. Carrie Inman, of Wellsville; Levi M. Baldwin, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Emma Jane Voorhees, Port Orchard, Wash.; Mrs. Alice Brumback, Macon, Mo.; Mrs. Clara Gray, Winfield, Kans.; Mrs. Adelaide Rhodes, Wellsville; W. C. Baldwin, Monte Vallo, Mo.; Albert Baldwin, Clarinda, Ia., and Mrs. Dora Baker, Portland, Ore.
(Source: The Wellsville Globe, Wellsville, Franklin County, Kansas, Friday January 7, 1916, page 1 - furnished by Judy Corey)

DEATH: State of Kansas; State Board of Health; Division of Vital Statistics;
Standard Certificate of Death; 301102.

Place of Death: County, Franklin; Township, Franklin; City, Wellsville
Full Name: Franklin Baldwin; widower
Date of Birth: Feb. 9, 1819
Age: 96 yrs, 10 mos, 25 da; Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Ohio
Name of Father: David Baldwin; Birthplace of Father: Clarington, Ohio
Maiden name of Mother: Mary Fronly; Birthplace of Mother: Ohio
Informant: Adelaide Rhodes; Wellsville, Kans.

Date of Death: Jan 4 1916
Cause of Death: (illegible)
Place of Burial or Removal: Wellsville, Kans
Date of Burial: Jan 6 1916
Undertaker: Wm Coughlin; Address: Wellsville, K
[Note: The above information extracted, by REH, from a xerox copy of the Death Certificate. It appeared that the information in the left column had been overwritten to make it legible. Also, note that researchers think that an error was made by the informant when she gave the name of Franklin's father as, David Baldwin. REH]
(Furnished by Judith Corey)

Atkinson,William Monroe

2010-02-19T10:41:00.001-05:00

William Monroe Atkinson

RESIDENCES: Macksburg, OH

Problem: Was the date of marriage 13 Feb 1864 as listed in the newspaper obituary, furnished by Robert Guilinger, or 17 Feb 1864 as listed by others?

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., OH, Aurelius Twp., 17 Jul 1870
Wm. M. Atkinson, 33, farmer, OH; Amanda J., 29, housekeeping, OH
Mary W., 3, dau., OH; Elizabeth J., 2, dau, OH; Hannah J., 3/12, dau, OH
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CHILD: At the time of the death of Jerry Atkinson (son of William Atkinson), one of the other children of William Atkinson, was, Mrs. L.H. Barry.

OBITUARY: Atkinson Wm M, 57y, d 10 Jan [1899] at home near Macksburg in Washington Co., [OH], b 7 Oct 1841 near Cameron in Monroe Co, to Macksburg with parents when 17 yrs old [1858], mar'd 13 Feb 1864 Amanda J Walton of Monroe Co who survives, 2 sons & 3 daughters.
(Source: From a 26 Jan 1899 issue of a "Monroe County, Ohio Newspaper Abstracts" complied by Rita Koop and indexed by Karen Romick, p. 48, 1990 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Atkinson, Mary

2010-02-19T10:37:00.001-05:00

Mary Atkinson

AKA: Mary Atkinson and Mamie Atkinson in 2 obituaries.

RESIDENCES: Main street, Caldwell, OH at the time of death.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the First Church of Christ, Caldwell, OH. Taught Sunday School.

HEALTH_HISTORY: Blind her entire life

EDUCATION: Alumna of the State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH. Graduate in music.

OCCUPATION: Taught music in Caldwell, OH

DEATH: 6 Jan 1934 at her home on Main street, Noble Co., OH, from her obituary.

OBITUARY: Miss Mary Atkinson Dies at Her Home in Caldwell Following Lingering Illness.
CALDWELL, O., Jan. 7 -- Miss Mary Atkinson, aged 67, on of Caldwell's most highly respected and well loved women, succumbed to a lingering illness of complications at 12:45 Saturday morning at the family home on Main street. Miss Atkinson was the daughter of the late B.F. Atkinson, well known business man of Caldwell, [OH], and Martha Eagler Atkinson. She was born at Macksburg and came to Caldwell to the Main street home 48 years ago, where she has since resided.

She received her education in the State School for the Blind, where she graduated in music. She was a musician of note and a teacher of music for many years. She was also a vocalist and loved to sing the old hymns and songs so dear to her heart. She was a charter member of the First Church of Christ in Caldwell, [OH] and was gifted with an unusual memory and was an earnest student of the Bible, having taught in the Sunday school for many years until her health failed two years ago.

Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Harry Brennan of Columbus, who has remained with her sister during her last illness, and Mrs. David Quick of Caldwell, who is spending the winter in Miami, Fla.; also two brothers, W.F. Atkinson of near Caldwell and C.F. Atkinson of Cambridge.

Funeral services will be held from the First Church of Christ Monday afternooon
at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Charles W. Perry and interment in the family lot
in the Olive cemetery, east of Caldwell, [OH].
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Gary Chesney)

OBITUARY: Mamie Atkinson
Miss Mamie Atkinson, aged 67, one of the most beloved characters in Noble county, [OH], passed away at her home on Main street, Saturday morning at 12:45 o'clock. Death came after a lingering illness of two years duration.

Miss Atkinson was the daughter of the late B.F. Atkinson, former well known business man of Caldwell, and Martha [E]agler Atkinson. She was born at Macksburg, [OH] and spent her early girlhood here. Some 48 years ago she moved to the family [home] on Main street, where she has since resided.

The deceased was blind her entire life, She was a[n] alumna of the State School for the Blind at Columbus and a graduate in music. She had a unusual accomplishment for music, and loved to sing the old church hymns that were dear to her heart. She taught music in Caldwell for several years. She was a charter member of the First Church of Christ and had an unusual knowledge of the Bible. She taught Sunday School class until two years ago, when she was unable to attend church due to her illness.

Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Harry Brennen of Columbus, who has been at the home of her sister, during her illness, and Mrs. David Quick of Main street, who is spending the winter months in Miami, Fla.; two brothers, W.F. Atkinson of Caaldwell [sic] route and C.F. Atkinson, Cambridge, [OH].

Last rites were held at the First Church of Christ Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Charles W. Perry officiating. Brief services were held at the home, after which the cortege left for the church. Burial was made in the Olive cemetery by Mills and Wheeler, funeral directors.
(Source: hand dated newpaper clipping, died 6 Jan 1934, blind, cousin - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Wills

2010-02-19T10:12:00.004-05:00

While this blog is titled Henthorn Genealogy Obits there is more here than just obituaries.

For example, this is where I post "Wills" that I found and typed over the years. As of today there are eighteen pages with the tag "Wills." To create, and view, a set of the wills scroll down looking at the sidebar on the right until you find the "Wills" label. Click on it to see all of the wills that are available to date.

If you have a will you are willing to share here, send me a copy attached to an Email and I will post it.

Enjoy.

Phipps, Martha L. (Atkinson)

2010-02-17T12:37:00.002-05:00

Martha L. (Atkinson) Phipps

AKA: Mattie L. Atkinson; Mattie Atkinson in the 1870 Census of Muskingum Twp., Washington Co., OH.

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., OH, Muskingum Twp., 8 Jun 1880
Issac Atkinson, 60, OH; Hannah, 61, wife, OH
Mattie Morris, 22, dau, OH
[QUESTION: If Mattie Atkinson married H.T. Morris in 1879 where was he at the time of the 1880 census?]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: As of Oct 1906, Mrs. Mattie Phipps of Macksburg, OH

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Macksburg Methodist Church, Macksburg, OH

OBITUARY: Mrs. Mattie Atkinson Phipps, 82, well known resident of the Macksburg, [OH] community and a member of the early families there, died at her home at Macksburg on Wednesday evening following decline.

Mrs. Phipps was the daughter of the late Isaac and Hannah Atkinson. She was born at Macksburg and spent the greater part of her life there. She spent her early girlhood in Marietta, [OH] when the Atkinson home was at Fifth and Montgomery streets. Mrs. Phipps was the last member of the family of brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Reba Bailey of Findlay; and one grand daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Davis of Akron. The deceased was a member of the Macksburg Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at the Macksburg Methodist Church on Saturday at 2 p.m.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping, probably from Macksburg, OH - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Kerr, Lillian A. (Atkinson)

2010-02-17T12:33:00.001-05:00

Lillian A. (Atkinson) Kerr

AKA: Lillie A. Atkinson; Lily Atkinson; Lilly Atkinson in the 1870 census of Muskingum Twp., Washington Co., OH.

RESIDENCES: Marietta, OH; Evansville, IN; As of Oct 1906, Mrs. Lilian Kerr of Parkersburg, WV

OBITUARY: Former Resident of Marietta is Dead
Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Kerr, 72, former resident of Marietta, [OH], who died at her home in Parkersburg, [WV] on Sunday morning, will be held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Mrs. Kerr, who was the daughter of Isaac and Hannah Atkinson, was born at Cameron, [OH] on November 30, 1855. The family moved to Marietta when the deceased was a young girl.

Following her marriage to Charles Hugh Kerr of Newport, in 1879, she went to Evansville, Ind., to live and later made her home in Parkersburg, where her daughters are connected with the public schools. Mr. Kerr died in 1911.

Surviving is a son and two daughters, Raymond ...
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Atkinson, John C.

2010-02-17T12:31:00.001-05:00

John C. Atkinson

AKA: Shorty according to Ruth Shuck

OBITUARY:
John C. Atkinson, 77, retired Clarington, [OH] carpenter, died Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. following a lengthy illness.

The deceased was born in Cameron, Ohio, July 8, 1874, and was a life long resident of Monroe county, and a member of the Church of Christ. His wife the former Amanda Jane Colvig, preceded him in death 30 years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Alton A. Atkinson in Tiltonsville and Chalmer C. Atkinson of Clarington; a sister, Miss Anna Atkinson; and two grandchildren.

The body is at the Rush funeral home at Clarington where it will remain for services Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Minister Jack Hawkins of Woodsfield will officiate and interment will follow in the Walton cemetery at Clarington.
(Source: undated clipping - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Atkinson, Forrest

2010-02-17T12:28:00.001-05:00

Forrest Atkinson

OBITUARY: Forrest Atkinson
Forrest "Frosty" Atkinson, 92, Barnesville Health Care Center, formerly of 51865 Headley Ridge Road, Beallsville, [OH] died Sunday, May 17, 1998 in Barnesville Hospital. He was born Aug. 27, 1905 near Barnesville, a son of the late John Atkinson and Maude Palmer Vaness.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of God, Beallsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three half brothers, Alton and Chalmer Atkin- son and Floyd Vaness; a half sister, Ella Vaness Jacobs.

Surviving are two sons, Floyd of Beallsville and Guy of Creston; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Vera) Atkinson Sutliff of Palm Bay, Fla; a half brother, Fred Vaness of Malaga; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, 52728 Ohio Ave., Beallsville, where services will be held Thurs- day at 1 p.m. with his son, the Rev. Floyd Atkinson officiating. Burial follows in East Sunsbury Cemetery, near Beallsville.
(Source: undated clipping from Martins Ferry, OH, Times Leader - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Atkinson, Arlen Maurice

2010-02-17T12:25:00.002-05:00

Arlen Maurice Atkinson

EDUCATION: Graduated in 1954

MILITARY: U.S. Air Force, 4 years

OBITUARY: ARLEN M. ATKINSON
Arlen M. Atkinson, 6l, Tiltonsville, [OH] died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born Sept. 22, 1936 at Clarington, a son of the late Alton A. and Sarah Henthorn Atkinson.

He was a retired employee of the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Yorkville plant and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy C. Wells Atkinson.

Surviving are a son, Arlen A. Atkinson of Tiltonsville; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received today, 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 102 Main St., Tiltonsville, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Floyd Atkinson officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. VFW Post 4811 will hold military graveside services on Friday in the funeral home.
(Source: August 26th, 1998 Times-Leader-Martins Ferry, Ohio - furnished by Ruth Shuck)

Atkins, David C.

2010-02-17T12:20:00.001-05:00

David C. Atkins

RESIDENCES: Milton, IA

OCCUPATION: 40 to 45 years in the produce business in the area of Milton, IA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Methodist Church, Milton, IA

OBITUARY:
David C. Atkins, a pioneer Milton [IA] man, died at his home in the central part of town last Thursday afternoon, after suffering a long illness. Mr. Atkins was 72 years of age, and had spent his entire lifetime in Milton or vicinity. He was the father of Postmaster M.E. Atkins and Marvin Atkins, and of Mrs. Beryl Gilchrist, all of Milton. These with his aged widow survive him.

Mr. Atkins was born on a farm south of Milton in 1859. For forty or forty-five years he was in the produce business, with headquarters in Milton. He drove over a wide area of this part of the state, as a huckster to promote his produce establishment. About three years ago, he retired, due to failing health. He had never been in good health at any time since his retirement. His surviving helpmate was Miss Lillian Henthorn, whom he married forty-seven years ago. This highly respected couple had a host of friends in this section, who knew them for the hospitable home which they maintained, and to which a wide circle of friends were always welcome.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church last Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. F. Gilbert, of Cantril. Rev. Gilbert was a former pastor of Mr. Atkins' the latter having been a member of the Methodist church in Milton since the pastorate of Rev. J. Wesley Potter, many years ago. Pallbears were six business men of Milton; A.R. Norman, C.E. Epperly, Warren Sherwood, J.A. Luman, O.E. Rowland and Frank Hoskins. Interment was at the Milton Sunnyside cemetery, with Burnetts in charge. (1931)
(Source: unknown - posted to Internet by Fran Hunt)

Higginbotham, James Franklin

2010-02-14T14:47:00.002-05:00

James Franklin Higginbotham

OBITUARY:
James Franklin Higginbotham, 75, died at his home in Paden City, [WV] Monday [17 Aug 1936] after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral services were held in the Paden City Church of Christ. Rev. A.E. Harper of Newport, Ohio and Rev. Cornelius Abbott of Middlebourne officiated. Burial was made in the Northview Cemetery at New Martinsville.

He was born in Wetzel County, Dec. 10, 1860, the son of George Sansom Higginbotham and Georgianna Earnshaw Higginbotham.

A son, Owen F. preceded him in death in 1892.

Surviving are: his widow, Mrs. Huldah Hendershot Higginbotham, two daughters, Mrs. Allen Brown of Sunbury, PA and Mrs. Edward Meeker of California; two sons, Cecil at home and James Arnold of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Garner of Hundred and Mrs. Mary Hunt of Power. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. (August 17, 1936)
(Source: Wetzel County, WV Obituary Book, 1870-1940, Volume 1, 1981, p. 98, published by Wetzel County Genealogical Society - furnished by Darlene Bacon)