Christopher Brill1

M, b. 1748, d. 26 April 1814
FatherMartin Brill1 b. 1710, d. 1 May 1791
MotherAnna Maria Maurer1 b. c 1712
Last Edited16 Nov 2003
Birth*Christopher Brill was born in 1748 at Germany.1 
Name Variation As of 1748, Christopher Brill was also known as Stophel Prill. 
Marriage*He married Anna Margaret Maurer on 1 March 1768 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania.1 
Tax List*Christopher Brill appeared on the personal property tax list of 1787 at Loudoun, Virginia; no males 16-21, 2 horses and 2 cows.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 10 April 1788 at Loudoun, Virginia; 3 horses; the tax collector also visited Adam Householder on the same day.3 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 21 March 1789 at Loudoun, Virginia; 3 horses.4 
Death*He died on 26 April 1814 at Guernsey, Ohio; date of probate.1 

Family

Anna Margaret Maurer b. 25 Jul 1750, d. 2 Mar 1835

Citations

  1. [S721] Ray B. Brill and Joanne Baker, The Brill Family in America, Page 421.
  2. [S726] LIbrary of Virginia, Virginia County Tax Lists, 1787.
  3. [S726] LIbrary of Virginia, Virginia County Tax Lists, 1988.
  4. [S726] LIbrary of Virginia, Virginia County Tax Lists, 1789.

Anna Margaret Maurer1

F, b. 25 July 1750, d. 2 March 1835
Last Edited16 Nov 2003
Birth*Anna Margaret Maurer was born on 25 July 1750 at Trappe, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.1 
Married Name As of 1 March 1768,her married name was Brill.1 
Marriage*She married Christopher Brill, son of Martin Brill and Anna Maria Maurer, on 1 March 1768 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania.1 
Death*Anna Margaret Maurer died on 2 March 1835 at Guernsey, Ohio, at age 84; date of probate; buried at Oxford.1 

Family

Christopher Brill b. 1748, d. 26 Apr 1814

Citations

  1. [S721] Ray B. Brill and Joanne Baker, The Brill Family in America, page 421.

Mary Prill1

F, b. circa 1780
FatherJohn Prill Sr.1 b. 1751, d. bt 1828 - 1830
MotherMaria Elizabeth Russ1 b. bt 1754 - 1759
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Mary Prill was born circa 1780 at Frederick, Virginia; or Loudon; based on 1797 marriage record, John Prill, bondsmen.1 
Married Name As of 20 May 1797,her married name was Folend.1 
Marriage*She married John Folend on 20 May 1797 at Fauquier, Virginia; John Prill, bondsmen.1 

Family

John Folend b. c 1775

Citations

  1. [S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

Catharine Prill1

F, b. circa 1783
FatherJohn Prill Sr.1 b. 1751, d. bt 1828 - 1830
MotherMaria Elizabeth Russ1 b. bt 1754 - 1759
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Catharine Prill was born circa 1783 at Frederick, Virginia; or Loudon; based on 1801 marriage record, daughter of John & Mary.1 
Married Name As of 15 June 1801,her married name was Evans.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Evans on 15 June 1801 at Fauquier, Virginia.1 

Family

Thomas Evans b. c 1780

Citations

  1. [S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

Thomas Evans1

M, b. circa 1780
Last Edited17 Nov 2003
Birth*Thomas Evans was born circa 1780.1 
Marriage*He married Catharine Prill, daughter of John Prill Sr. and Maria Elizabeth Russ, on 15 June 1801 at Fauquier, Virginia.1 

Family

Catharine Prill b. c 1783

Citations

  1. [S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

John Folend1

M, b. circa 1775
Last Edited17 Nov 2003
Birth*John Folend was born circa 1775.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Prill, daughter of John Prill Sr. and Maria Elizabeth Russ, on 20 May 1797 at Fauquier, Virginia; John Prill, bondsmen.1 

Family

Mary Prill b. c 1780

Citations

  1. [S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale1,2

F, b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited24 Nov 2003
Birth*Catharine Rebecca Hovermale was born in 1843 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
Married Name As of 20 December 1864,her married name was Iden.1,2 
Marriage*She married Parkerson Iden, son of Jonathan Iden Jr. and Mary E. Wagener, on 20 December 1864 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusCatharine Rebecca Hovermale appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusCatharine Rebecca Hovermale appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, 9 children, 8 living.4 
Census*Catharine Rebecca Hovermale appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, Ed 88 sheet 5B, occupation none, widowed, owned home, 9 children, 8 living.5 
Death*She died in 1920 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.5 

Family

Parkerson Iden b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
  2. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 26.

Champion Edward Iden1,2

M, b. 6 July 1866, d. 19 November 1921
FatherParkerson Iden1,2 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1,2 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited6 Dec 2005
Birth*Champion Edward Iden was born on 6 July 1866 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page139B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 2 children at home.5 
(Witness) CensusChampion Edward Iden appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Marriage*Champion Edward Iden married Carrie Bohrer on 6 April 1894 at Morgan, West Virginia.6 
Census*Champion Edward Iden appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 4 children, 3 living; Wm. Graham boarding.7 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.9 
Death*He died on 19 November 1921 at Stotler's Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 55; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.1,2 
(Witness) BioChampion and Carrie resided at Stotler's Cross Roads. He farmed and taught school for 36 years. He was teacher at Pleasant Dale "Posey Hollow" when he became ill and died 19 November 1921. He was active in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, a member for 40 years and superintendent 2_ years.4 

Family

Carrie Bohrer b. 25 Sep 1874, d. 22 Dec 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
  11. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 September 1979.
  12. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 May 1988.
  13. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 20 July 1994.

Ida America Iden1

F, b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 March 1935
FatherParkerson Iden1 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited28 Nov 2003
Birth*Ida America Iden was born on 8 May 1868 at Morgan, West Virginia.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page139B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 2 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusIda America Iden appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 5 April 1888,her married name was Ruppenthal.5,6 
Marriage*Ida America Iden married Henry Martin Ruppenthal, son of Henry Ruppenthal and Elizabeth Friedman, on 5 April 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.5,6 
(Witness) CensusIda America Iden appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 90, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living; also his mother and 3 Iden in-laws, only 1 of which I recognize.5 
(Witness) CensusIda America Iden appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 88, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 10 children, 9 living.7 
(Witness) CensusIda America Iden appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.7 
Death*Ida America Iden died on 19 March 1935 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 66; buried at Greenway Cemetery.3,8 

Family

Henry Martin Ruppenthal b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
  9. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 July 1975.
  10. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 February 1986.

William Alfred Iden1

M, b. 5 September 1870, d. 21 January 1941
FatherParkerson Iden1 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited28 Nov 2003
Birth*William Alfred Iden was born on 5 September 1870 at Morgan, West Virginia; 1900 census says 1872.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Marriage*William Alfred Iden married Annie Ruth Cross on 2 April 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia; Hovermale History says 1892; reconcile.4,5 
Census*William Alfred Iden appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 at Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Tulare City, Tulare, California, ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.7 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Tulare, California, ED 228, sheet 5B, occupation tallyman-lumber mill, renting, 3 children at home.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, ED 536, sheet 13B, occupation rug merchant, renting-$60 month, radio, no children at home.9 
Death*He died on 21 January 1941 at Riverside, California, at age 70.3 
NoteB* Wm and Annie divorced; he then married Hazel P. Burger; he died in an auto accident in which Hazel was seriously injured.5 

Family

Annie Ruth Cross b. 17 Sep 1873, d. 28 Jun 1948
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
  4. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  5. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles V. Iden1,2

M, b. 14 October 1872, d. 19 September 1910
FatherParkerson Iden1 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited28 Nov 2003
Birth*Charles V. Iden was born on 14 October 1872 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Census*Charles V. Iden appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Philippi District, Barbour, West Virginia, ED 7, sheet 8A, occupation machinist-coal plant, boarding, widowed; not sure this is the right person; his father's obituary said he lived in Indiana in 1909.4 
Death*He died on 19 September 1910 at West Virginia at age 37; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.3 
NoteB* He died 1909; married Stacia Robinson (1883-1969); they lived in Indiana; he was employed by the railroad.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
  3. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Bertha A. Iden1,2

F, b. 13 September 1880, d. 11 September 1897
FatherParkerson Iden1,2 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1,2 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited30 Nov 2003
Birth*Bertha A. Iden was born on 13 September 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.2,3 
Death*She died on 11 September 1897 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 16; fell from a swing; buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 26.
  3. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Nathan Sherman Iden1

M, b. 4 April 1875, d. 19 February 1959
FatherParkerson Iden1 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited28 Nov 2003
Birth*Nathan Sherman Iden was born on 4 April 1875 at Morgan, West Virginia; Hovermale History says 2 April.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Marriage*Nathan Sherman Iden married Mary Betty Simmons circa 1898 at West Virginia.4 
Census*Nathan Sherman Iden appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 136, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 5 children at home.7 
DeathHe died on 10 February 1959 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia, at age 83; buried at the Davis (Tucker County) Cemetery.8 
Obit*Nathan Sherman's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 19 February 1959:

Nathan Sherman Iden, 83, of Davis, died February 10 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Minney, in Buckhannon, after a long illness. Born April 4, 1875, at Berkeley Springs, he was a son of the late Parkersen and Catherine Hovermale Iden.
Survivors include five sons-I.S. Iden, M.N. Iden and C. Fred Iden, all of Buckhannon; Harry R. Iden, Charlotte, N.C., and Robert I. Iden, of Morgantown; three daughters-Mrs. Audra Evans, of Bayard, Miss Josie Iden of Davis, and Mrs. Nellie Minney, of Buckhannon; two sisters-Mrs. Agnes Braithwaite, of Berkeley Springs and Mrs. May Batt, of Alcoa, Tenn; 14 Grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mr. Iden was a retired lumberman and had lived at Davis for many years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Funeral services were held in Davis Friday, February 13. Interment was in the Davis cemetery. Attending the funeral from Berkeley Springs were Mr. And Mrs. Boyd Iden, Mrs. Harry Busey and Mrs. Agnes Braithwaite.8 

Family

Mary Betty Simmons b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 2 Feb 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 February 1959.
  9. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.

Ellie Mae Iden1

F, b. 20 July 1877
FatherParkerson Iden1 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909
MotherCatharine Rebecca Hovermale1 b. 1843, d. 1920
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Ellie Mae Iden was born on 20 July 1877 at Morgan, West Virginia.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Census*Ellie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 7B, occupation servant, single, living with Henry and Ida Ruppenthal.4 
Married Name As of circa 1901,her married name was Batt.5,3 
Marriage*She married John William Batt circa 1901 at West Virginia.5,3 
(Witness) CensusEllie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of John William Batt; ED 145, sheet 23 A, occupation laborer-lumber mill, owned home, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.6 
(Witness) CensusEllie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of John William Batt; ED 171, sheet 12A, occupation foreman-planing mill, owned home, 5 children at home.7 
(Witness) CensusEllie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Alcoa, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of John William Batt; ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation foreman-planing mill, renting-$19 month, radio, 4 children at home.5 
Residence*Ellie Mae Iden lived on 19 February 1959 at Alcoa, Blount, Tennessee; Hovermale History has her death as 1954.8,3 

Family

John William Batt b. 1877
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Nathan Sherman Iden, 19 February 1959.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Henry Martin Ruppenthal1,2

M, b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 March 1944
FatherHenry Ruppenthal3 b. 25 Mar 1823, d. 6 May 1883
MotherElizabeth Friedman1 b. 24 Jun 1825, d. 29 Dec 1906
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Henry Martin Ruppenthal was born on 2 May 1866 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,4,2 
Marriage*He married Ida America Iden, daughter of Parkerson Iden and Catharine Rebecca Hovermale, on 5 April 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,5 
Census*Henry Martin Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living; also his mother and 3 Iden in-laws, only 1 of which I recognize.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 10 children, 9 living.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation none, owned home valued at $6,000, radio, 1 child at home.7 
Death*He died on 19 March 1944 at Cumberland, Maryland, at age 77; at the home of his son Virgil; buried at Greenway Cemetery.4,2 
ObitHenry Martin's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 23 March 1944:

Henry Martin Ruppenthal, 77, prominent as a business man, fruit growe4r and legislator who retired about 14 years ago, died at 1:25 a.m. Sunday March 19, at the home of his son, Virgil H. Ruppenthal, LaVale, Md., where he had been residing for the past two and a half years. He had been in declining health for several years.
As a staunch Republican, he was active in politics in Morgan County and his counsel was often sought by others engaged in politics. He served two terms in the State legislature from 1908 to 1912. From 1912 to 1916 he served as sheriff and treasurer of Morgan County. He was well known as a farmer and orchardist and at one time had the largest apple and peach orchard in this section of the country. He received his home place in the Highland section from hi parents, the late Henry M. and Catherine Fritzman Ruppenthal, who came to this country from Rhine Valley in Germany when they were ten years of age.
He was one of the pioneers in growing fruit commercially in Morgan County and took the lead in doing the preliminary work necessary prior to the location of a branch of the Interwoven Stocking Company here. For many years he was considered the largest individual owner of real estate in the county. He was a member of the United Brethren Church and of the P.O.S. of A., while that organization had a lodge here.
Surviving are: seven sons-Floyd H. Ruppenthal of Berkeley Springs; the Rev. Harry P. Ruppenthal of Durham, N.C; Ercel B. Ruppenthal of Berkeley Springs; Virgil H. Ruppenthal at whose home he died; Lester Ruppenthal of Inwood; Paul M. Ruppenthal of Martinsburg; Henry M. Ruppenthal of Berkeley Springs, now an apprentice seaman at Sampson, N.Y; three daughters-Mrs. Emory Noland of Great Cacapon; Mrs. Fred M. Morgret of Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Victor Funderburg of Pleasant View; 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His wife, Mrs. Ida A. Iden Ruppenthal, preceded him in death nine years ago.
Services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the United Brethren Church here with the Rev. Dr. Paul Gruver, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Walter M. Michael of Cumberland, Md., officiating. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery here. Bearers were W. Jack Hunter, Fred Newbraugh, James Carter, Harry VanGosen, Henry Gorrell and Lawrence Michael.8 
(Witness) BioHenry Martin Ruppenthal was 18 years old when his father died. He managed the farm until age 21 when he became to owner as stated in his father's will. He took care of his mother until her death. Henry and ida moved to Berkeley Springs in 1912 where he served as sheriff of Morgan County from 1912 to 1916. He served two terms in the West Virginia Legislature, 1908 to 1912. He was one of the pioneers in growing fruit commercially in Morgan County, and at one time had the largest apple and peach orchard in this section of the county. Henry and Ida were United Brethren and staunch Republicans.2 

Family

Ida America Iden b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
  3. [S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
  4. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
  5. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 23 March 1944.
  9. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 July 1975.
  10. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 February 1986.

Nannie Myrtle Kesecker1

F, b. 22 November 1898, d. 8 July 1861
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Death*Nannie Myrtle Kesecker died on 8 July 1861 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia; at the Marginsburg hospital; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.1 
Birth*She was born on 22 November 1898 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Albert and Anna Courtney Kesecker.1 
Married Name As of between 1920 and 1930,her married name was Householder.1 
Marriage*She married Frank William Householder, son of Charles E. Householder and Lillie S. Roach, between 1920 and 1930 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusNannie Myrtle Kesecker appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Frank William Householder; ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.2 
ObitNannie Myrtle's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 13 July 1961:

Mrs. Nannie Myrtle Householder, of Cherry Run, widow of Frank Householder, died Saturday in the Kings Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg, where she had been a patient the previous four weeks. Born November 22, 1898, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anna Courtney Kesecker. She was a member of the Snyders Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Survivors include two sons-Leon Householder and Earl Householder, both of Cherry Run; three sisters-Mrs. Rose Brough, of Martinsburg; and Mrs. Sarah Blake and Miss Mary Kesecker, both of Berkeley Springs; two brothers-John Kesecker, of Berkeley Springs; and Henry Kesecker, of Gibsonton, Fla; and five grandchildren. The body was removed the Hunter Funeral Home to Mount Zion E.U.B. Church at Spohrs Cross Roads on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for services at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Daniel Frazier. Burial was in the church cemetery.1 

Family

Frank William Householder b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 12 Sep 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 July 1961.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Nannie Householder, 13 July 1961.

Earl Franklin Householder1,2

M, b. 8 March 1921, d. 24 September 1998
FatherFrank William Householder1,2 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 12 Sep 1946
MotherNannie Myrtle Kesecker1,2 b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 8 Jul 1861
Last Edited23 Jan 2004
Birth*Earl Franklin Householder was born on 8 March 1921 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Frank William Householder; ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.3 
Marriage*Earl Franklin Householder married Bernice R. McDaniel between 1940 and 1950 at West Virginia.1,4 
Death*Earl Franklin Householder died on 24 September 1998 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 77; buried at the Snyders Cemetery.1,2 
ObitEarl Franklin's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 30 September 1998:

Earl F. Householder Sr., 77, Hedgesville, died Thursday, September 24, 1998 at the home of his daughter while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. He was the son of the late Frank William Householder and Nannie Kesecker Householder. He was a member of Snyder's Bible Chapel. He was a veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Fairchild Aircraft. He also worked construction with his brother, Leon Householder Sr.
He is survived by one son, Earl F. (Skip) Householder Jr., Hedgesville; two daughters, Vicki Diane Spiker, Hedgesville and Beth Ann DuVall, Berkeley Springs; one brother, Leon Householder, Sr., Hedgesville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice R. McDaniel Householder. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26 at Snyder's Bible Chapel in Morgan County, with the Rev. Joseph L. Mercer officiating. Interment was in Snyder's Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.5 

Family

Bernice R. McDaniel b. 14 May 1922, d. 22 Jul 1990

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Nannie Householder, 13 July 1961.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 July 1986.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 September 1998.

Leon Vincent Householder1

M, b. 1925
FatherFrank William Householder1 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 12 Sep 1946
MotherNannie Myrtle Kesecker1 b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 8 Jul 1861
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*Leon Vincent Householder was born in 1925 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Frank William Householder; ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.1 
Residence*Leon Vincent Householder lived on 30 September 1998 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Earl Householder, 30 September 1998.

William Mason1

M, b. 1896, d. 1946
Last Edited23 Jan 2004
Birth*William Mason was born in 1896.1,2 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Frances Householder, daughter of Charles E. Householder and Betty Kesecker, circa 1940.1 
Death*William Mason died in 1946 at West Virginia; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.1,2 

Family

Rebecca Frances Householder b. 1 Jun 1918, d. 18 May 1995

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Rebecca Michael, 24 May 1995.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Vernon Daniel Michael1

M, b. 18 May 1928, d. 26 November 2003
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Vernon Daniel Michael was born on 18 May 1928 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of Henry and Bettie Stotler Michael.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Frances Householder, daughter of Charles E. Householder and Betty Kesecker, between 1946 and 1950.2 
Obit*Vernon Daniel's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 26 November 2003:

Vernon D. Michael - 11/26/2003
Vernon Daniel Michael, 75, of Orlando, FL, died November 2, 2003. He was born May 18, 1928 in Berkeley Springs, a son of the late Henry and Bettie Stotler Michael. He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Stotler of Berkeley Springs and Michelle Clark of Orlando, FL; one stepson, Roger Mason of Hartley, DE; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Stotler of Berkeley Springs; 15 grandchildren, Michael Clarke, Todd Stotler, Yvette McCarty, Daniel Stotler, Steve Crosby, Mark Crosby, Rhonda Criger, Scott Crosby, Vicki House, Arlene Stotler, Bobbi Lea Stevens, Judy Shedrick, Timmy Mason, Eddie Mason and Billy Mason; 36 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rebecca Michael; two daughters, Susan Diane Michael and Roberta Ann Crosby. Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 4, 1 p.m. at Dave Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brian Howard officiating.1 

Family

Rebecca Frances Householder b. 1 Jun 1918, d. 18 May 1995

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 26 November 2003.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Rebecca Michael, 24 May 1995.

Austin Raymond Ambrose1

M, b. 15 September 1908, d. 24 March 1983
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Austin Raymond Ambrose was born on 15 September 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of C.W. and Fannie Newbraugh Ambrose.1 
Marriage*He married Madaline O. Kesecker, daughter of Reverend Earl R. Kesecker and Martha Susan Householder, between 1935 and 1940 at West Virginia.1 
Death*Austin Raymond Ambrose died on 24 March 1983 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; at the Winchester hospital; buried at the Oakland Church Cemetery.1 

Family

Madaline O. Kesecker b. 13 Mar 1915, d. 15 Feb 1995

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 march 1983.

Gerald Herr Backer1,2

M, b. 25 November 1909, d. 30 August 1994
Last Edited18 Nov 2003
Birth*Gerald Herr Backer was born on 25 November 1909.1,2 
Marriage*He married Fern Elizabeth Kesecker, daughter of Reverend Earl R. Kesecker and Martha Susan Householder, between 1930 and 1940.1,2 
Death*Gerald Herr Backer died on 30 August 1994 at Seaford, Sussex, Delaware, at age 84; buried at Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Fern Elizabeth Kesecker b. 1 Mar 1913, d. 2 Dec 1995

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Fern BAker, 6 December 1995.

James F. Meier1

M, b. between 1915 and 1920
Last Edited15 Dec 2011
Marriage*James F. Meier married Clara E. Kesecker, daughter of Reverend Earl R. Kesecker and Martha Susan Householder.1 
Birth*James F. Meier was born between 1915 and 1920.1 

Family

Clara E. Kesecker b. 3 Aug 1918, d. 3 Mar 1993

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Clara Meier, 10 March 1993.

Clara Viola Bowers1,2

F, b. 27 January 1908, d. 11 October 1999
Last Edited7 Mar 2004
Birth*Clara Viola Bowers was born on 27 January 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Henry Elder Bowers and Alice Virginia Albright.1,2 
Married Name As of 28 March 1929,her married name was Householder.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Jacob Daniel Householder, son of Charles E. Householder and Lillie S. Roach, on 28 March 1929 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. John L. Dauberman.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusClara Viola Bowers appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Jacob Daniel Householder; ED 7, sheet 5B, occupation auto repair shop, no children, living with his in-laws.1 
Death*Clara Viola Bowers died on 11 October 1999 at Hedtgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 91; buried at the Snyders Cemetery.4 
ObitClara Viola's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 13 October 1999:

Clara Viola Householder, 91, of Hedgesville, died Monday, October 11, 1999 at City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born January 27, 1908 in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Elder Bowers and Alice Virginia Albright Bowers. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Snyders Bible Chapel where she taught Sunday school class and was church treasurer for many years. She was also a member of Ladies Aid.
She is survived by two sons, Edward Daniel Householder and Robert Vernon Householder; three grandchildren, Regina Householder Sherman, Daniel Lee Householder and Michael Vernon Householder; eight great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; one sister, Alice Mae Kesecker of Berkeley Springs; and one brother, Alva Ellis Bowers of Hedgesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Daniel Householder; three sisters, Mary Amanda Risinger, Emma Jane Weigle and Ada Florence Bowers; and six brothers, Jacob Henry Bowers, Charles Chester Bowers, Thomas Alfred Bowers, George William Bowers, Roy Raymond Bowers and John Russel Bowers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14, at 2 p.m. at Snyders Bible Chapel, Morgan County, with Joseph Mercer officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, tonight, Wednesday, October 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church, Thursday, October 14, from 1 to 2 p.m.4 

Family

Jacob Daniel Householder b. 22 Jun 1907, d. 19 Nov 1967

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Snyder Cemetery.
  3. [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 125.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 October 1999.

Herbert McBee1

M, b. 1917
FatherWilbert McBee1 b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 1 Dec 1968
MotherBarbara Ellen Householder1 b. 14 Dec 1892, d. 17 Sep 1960
Last Edited23 Jan 2004
Birth*Herbert McBee was born in 1917 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Wilbert McBee; ED 119, sheet 8B, occupation signal keeper, owned home, 5 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusHerbert McBee appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Wilbert McBee; ED 7, sheet 3B, occupation keeper-signal, owned home, value of $1,800 listed by Barbara's name, no radio, 8 children at home.1 
Residence*Herbert McBee lived on 28 July 1999 at Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Bernard McBee, 28 July 1999.

John William McBee1

M, b. 2 September 1866, d. 19 March 1945
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*John William McBee was born on 2 September 1866 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of Joseph and Sarah Householder McBee.1 
Marriage*He married Ida Elizabeth Widmyer, daughter of John William Widmyer and Mary Elizabeth Michael, on 1 November 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 
Census*John William McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.2 
(Witness) DeathHe witnessed the death of Ida Elizabeth Widmyer on 12 November 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Spohr's Crossroads Cemetery.3 
Marriage*John William McBee married Goldie B. Tedrick between 1924 and 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.4 
CensusJohn William McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage to Goldie, 3 children by first marriage and 3 step children.5 
Death*He died on 19 March 1945 at Grape Hill Section, Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at Spohrs Cross Roads.1 
ObitJohn William's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 22 March 1945:

John William McBee, 78 years, 6 months and 17 days, died Monday, March 19, in City Hospital, Martinsburg, where he had been a patient for five weeks. A Son of the late Joseph and Sarah Householder McBee, he was a native of this county and a highly respected resident and farmer of the Grape Hill section of Allen District.
Surviving are his widow, seven sons and two daughters, Wilbur, of Hedgesville; Mrs. O.B. Weber, Charles K. McBee, Miss Lillie McBee, marlin, Renzie and Donald McBee, of this county; John G. McBee, of Mountain Lake Park, Md., and Brent McBee, of Washington, D.C. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at Spohrs Cross Roads Evangelical Church with the Rev. E.D. Spencer, the pastor, officiating. Six sons of the deceased served as bearers. Grandchildren were flower bearers. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.1 

Family 1

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919
Children

Family 2

Goldie B. Tedrick b. 7 Aug 1885, d. 14 Mar 1965
Child

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 March 1945.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 March 1965.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Laura Grace McBee1

F, b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 November 1978
FatherJohn William McBee1 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Widmyer1 b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Laura Grace McBee was born on 30 May 1891 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.1 
Married Name As of 28 March 1911,her married name was Weber.3 
Marriage*Laura Grace McBee married Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber on 28 March 1911 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 
(Witness) CensusLaura Grace McBee appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusLaura Grace McBee appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.5 
Death*Laura Grace McBee died on 5 November 1978 at New Hope, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 87; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.2 
ObitLaura Grace's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 8 November 1978:

Mrs. Laura Grace Weber, widow of O.B. Weber, died Sunday, November 5, at her home in the New Hope Community of Morgan County. She was born May 30, 1891, a daughter of the late John W. and Ida Widmyer McBee. Mrs. Weber was preceded in death by her husband, O.B. Weber in 1970. She was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church.
Surviving her are seven sons, Fred Weber, Philadelphia, Pa; Glen Weber, Oakton, Va; Don Weber, Vienna, Va; Lloyd Weber, Orlando, Fla; Bruce Weber, Arlington, Va; Calvin Weber and Ed Weber, both of Berkeley Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Nearissa Carper, Martinsburg; Mrs. Geraldine Willard, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. June Brown, Decatur, Ind; four brothers, Renzie McBee, Sleepy Creek; Brent McBee, Martinsburg, Marlin McBee, Berkeley Springs; John McBee, Mountain Lake Park, Md; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Hope Presbyterian Church by her pastor, Thomas W. Jackson. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads, Morgan County. Arrangements are being handled by the Hunter Funeral Home.6 

Family

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 November 1978.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 24 June 1970.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 Novmeber 1978.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Charles K. McBee1

M, b. 11 November 1893, d. 24 September 1965
FatherJohn William McBee1 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Widmyer1 b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Charles K. McBee was born on 11 November 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.1 
Marriage*Charles K. McBee married Nettie Virginia Lopp circa 1915 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 
Census*Charles K. McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
Death*He died on 24 September 1965 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Sohrs Cross Roads.2 
ObitCharles K.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 30 September 1965:

Charles K. McBee, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday morning, September 24, 1965, in War Memorial Hospital. A retired track foreman for the B and O Railroad, he was born in Morgan County, November 11, 1893, son of John W. and Ida Widmyer McBee. He was a member of Mt. Zion E.U.B. Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, trustee and teacher of the adult bible class.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie Virginia Lopp McBee, at home; three sons, Melvin, Irvin and Raymond McBee, Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Mrs. William Ambrose, Catonsville, Md; five granddaughters; five brothers-Wilbert McBee, Martinsburg; Marlin McBee, Berkeley springs; Brent McBee, Washington, D.C; John McBee, Mountain Lake, Md; Renzie McBee, Sleepy Creek; one sister, Mrs. O.B. Weber, Berkeley springs, and one half-brother, Donald McBee, Berkeley Springs. The body was removed from the Hunter Funeral Home Monday to the Mt. Zion E.U.B. church, Spohrs Cross Roads, for services at 2 p.m., the Rev. Carroll Jay and the Rev. Dr. James A. Swain officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.2 

Family

Nettie Virginia Lopp b. 29 Mar 1896, d. 2 Dec 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 September 1965.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 December 1979.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 November 1989.
  6. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 September 1990.
  7. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 June 1988.

Lillian McBee1

F, b. 1899
FatherJohn William McBee1 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Widmyer1 b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919
Last Edited9 Dec 2003
Birth*Lillian McBee was born in 1899 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.1 
(Witness) CensusLillian McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage to Goldie, 3 children by first marriage and 3 step children.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Marlin W. McBee1

M, b. 21 February 1900, d. 13 November 1989
FatherJohn William McBee1 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Widmyer1 b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919
Last Edited22 Nov 2006
Birth*Marlin W. McBee was born on 21 February 1900 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.1 
Marriage*Marlin W. McBee married Lillie B. Lopp circa 1920 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 
Census*Marlin W. McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.4 
Death*He died on 13 November 1989 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 89; buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.5 
ObitMarlin W.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 15 November 1989:

Marlin W. McBee, 89, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday;, November 13, 1989 in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County, he was the son of the late John William and Ida Widmeyer McBee. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Lopp McBee, who died in 1976. He retired in 1960 from Fairchild Industries. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Ida Lea Gray and Marian Park, both of Berkeley Springs; two sons, Marlin McBee Jr. and Bobbie McBee, both of Berkeley Springs; one brother, James Brent McBee of Berkeley Springs; one half-brother, Donald S. McBee of Berkeley Springs; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 16, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Internment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, today, Wednesday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday.5 

Family

Lillie B. Lopp b. 28 Apr 1894, d. 10 Feb 1976
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 February 1976.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 November 1989.