Melvin C. McBee1
M, b. 14 December 1916, d. 25 March 1991
| Birth* | Melvin C. McBee was born on 14 December 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles K. McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.2 |
| Marriage* | Melvin C. McBee married Iva Lee Weber between 1935 and 1945 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 |
| Death* | Melvin C. McBee died on 25 March 1991 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.1 |
| Obit | Melvin C.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 27 March 1991:
Melvin C. McBee, 74, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, March 25, 1991, in Berkeley Springs. Born December 14, 1916, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Charles Kelly and Nettie (Lopp) McBee.
He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Berkeley Springs for more than 40 years. He served in many offices of the local church and of the district. For ore than 25 years he served as a lay leader of the church and has always taught a Sunday school class. He was the teacher of the Melvin C. McBee Sunday Sunday_School Class; and a young adult Sunday school class for many years. Other church responsibilities included a delegate to the Baltimore United Methodist Conference; an alternate delegate to the General Conference; Sunday School superintendent; chairman of the Finance Committee; former president of the church trustees; and youth group leader.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific theater with Headquarters Company, 5th; regiment. He was decorated with the Bronze Star and the Bronze Star medal. He was retired from the Chessie system after 40 years o service. He was a member of the DeFord Masonic Lodge No. 88, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons; he served in various capacities with MCEAT, where he hade been a past president. He was a former Morgan County Volunteer of the Year. He was a member of the American Legion Post No 60; and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Surviving are his wife, Iva Lee (Weber) McBee at home; one daughter, Deborah Seldomridge of Keyser; one sister, Esther Trazkovich of Westminster, Md; and two grandchildren. Ser vices will be held Thursday, march 28, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating, assisted by the Rev. Charles b. Weber. Interment will e in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, near Berkeley springs. The family will receive friends at the Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home today, Wednesday, March 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.4 |
Citations
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 November 1989.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Melvin McBee, 27 March 1991.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 27 March 1991.
Irvin H. McBee1
M, b. 12 March 1919, d. 29 August 1990
| Birth* | Irvin H. McBee was born on 12 March 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles K. McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.2 |
| Marriage* | Irvin H. McBee married Viola McCoy between 1940 and 1950 at West Virginia.3,4 |
| Death* | Irvin H. McBee died on 29 August 1990 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 71; at the Martinsburg hospital; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.1 |
| Obit | Irvin H.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 September 1990:
Irvin H. McBee, 71, of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, August 29, 1990, at City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born March 12, 1919, in Morgan County;, he was the son of the late Charles Kelly and Nettie (Lopp) McBee. He was a retired instructor of the James Rumsey Vocational Technical Center. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served as lay leader, church trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics Council No. 117; Morgan County Senior Citizens Kitchen Bank; A.A.R.P; and the Association of Retired School Employees.
Surviving are his wife, Viola (McCoy) McBee; one daughter, Linda S. Unger of Berkeley Springs; one sister, Esther Lea Trazkovich of Westminster, Md; one brother, Melvin C. McBee of Berkeley Springs; and three grandsons. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ralph Funkhouse, Joseph Bradshaw and H. Wilbur Jay officiating. Interment was in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, was in charge of arrangements.1 |
Citations
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 September 1990.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Irvin McBee, 5 September 1990.
Raymond L. McBee1
M, b. 4 March 1923, d. 31 May 1988
| Birth* | Raymond L. McBee was born on 4 March 1923 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles K. McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.2 |
| Marriage* | Raymond L. McBee married Mary Frances Weber between 1940 and 1950 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 |
| Death* | Raymond L. McBee died on 31 May 1988 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 65; at the V.A. hospital; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.1 |
| Obit | Raymond L.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 8 June 1988:
Raymond L. McBee, 65, of 827 Concord Ave., Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, Mary 31, 1988, at the Veterans Administration Center. Born March 4, 1923, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Charles Kelly and Nettie Lopp McBee. He was a World War II veteran in the Navy, a retired clerk from the B&O Railroad and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist church, where he was former Sunday school teacher and superintendent. He was currently a lay leader, church trustee and choir member. He was a member of the Deford Lodge 88 A.F. & A.M., the Junior Order U.A.M. Council 117, treasurer of the Morgan County Camp Meeting Association and the 1988 Lay Delegate for the Berkeley-Morgan United Methodist Charge to the Baltimore Annual Conference.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances Weber McBee, at home; a sister, Esther Lea Trazkovick, of Westminster, Md; two brothers, Melvin C. McBee and Irvin H. McBee, both of Berkeley Springs; a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services were Friday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Henry fisher officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.1 |
Citations
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 June 1988.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Raymond McBee, 8 June 1988.
Viola McCoy1,2
F, b. 12 June 1922, d. 29 March 1996
| Birth* | Viola McCoy was born on 12 June 1922.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of between 1940 and 1950,her married name was McBee.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Irvin H. McBee, son of Charles K. McBee and Nettie Virginia Lopp, between 1940 and 1950 at West Virginia.1,2 |
| Death* | Viola McCoy died on 29 March 1996 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 73; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.1,2 |
Citations
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Irvin McBee, 5 September 1990.
Iva Lee Weber1
F, b. 14 May 1924, d. 10 February 2007
Citations
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Melvin McBee, 27 March 1991.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
Mary Frances Weber1
F, b. between 1920 and 1930
Citations
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Raymond McBee, 8 June 1988.
Jesse Birch Iden1,2
M, b. 25 November 1908, d. 13 July 1994
| Birth* | Jesse Birch Iden was born on 25 November 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Jesse Birch Iden appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.5 |
| Marriage* | Jesse Birch Iden married Lucille Hewett between 1930 and 1935 at West Virginia.3,6 |
| Death* | Jesse Birch Iden died on 13 July 1994 at Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, at age 85; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.1 |
| Obit | Jesse Birch's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 20 July 1994:
Jesse B. Iden, 86, of Clarksburg, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, July 13, 1994 in the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. He was the son of the late Champion and Carrier Bohrer Iden. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Hampshire of Harpers Ferry; six sons, Richard Iden and Wayne Iden Hewett, both of Bayville, N.J., Leon and Jack Iden, both of Ranson, Charles and Gary Iden, both of Martinsburg; one sister, Jeffrey Busey of Berkeley Springs; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, from the Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs with the Rev. Susan Hallanger officiating. Interment was in Mount Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery.1 |
Citations
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 20 July 1994.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 150.
Harry Dayton Iden1,2
M, b. June 1895, d. 1988
| Birth* | Harry Dayton Iden was born in June 1895 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 4 children, 3 living; Wm. Graham boarding.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Harry Dayton Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.3 |
| Marriage* | Harry Dayton Iden married Cora H. Wirden circa 1920.4 |
| Census* | Harry Dayton Iden appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, ED 42, sheet 12A, occupation mail clerk-steam railroad, renting-$37 month, radio, 1 child at home.4 |
| Death* | He died in 1988 at Washington, District of Columbia.5 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 149.
Ernest M. Iden1
M, b. 23 August 1884, d. May 1957
| Birth* | Ernest M. Iden was born on 23 August 1884 at Morgan, West Virginia; cemetery transcription is 1 year off.2,3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | He 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.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Ernest M. Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Catharine Rebecca Hovermale; Ed 88 sheet 5B, occupation none, widowed, owned home, 9 children, 8 living.5 |
| Marriage* | Ernest M. Iden married Ethel Lilly Stotler circa 1912 at Morgan, West Virginia.6 |
| Census* | Ernest M. Iden appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 114, sheet 5B, occupation truck driver-sand mine, renting, 2 children at home.6 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at South Connellsville Borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania, ED 88, sheet 25A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.7 |
| Death* | He died in May 1957 at age 72; buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.3 |
| (Witness) Obit | He witnessed the Obit of Ethel Lilly Stotler on 17 September 1990 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Ethel L. Iden, 100, of Hancock, died Monday, September 17, 1990, at Washington County Hospital. Born in Stotler's Crossroads, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Martin Eldridge and Dora Jamison Stotler. Her husband, Ernest Iden, died in 1957. She was a member of Hancock Church of God.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Mills of Hancock and Patsy Mills of Warfordsburg, Pa; six sons, Kenneth Iden, Harry Iden, Junior Iden, James Iden, Melvin Iden and Paul Iden, all of Hancock; one sister, Nancy Stotler of Berkeley Springs, W. Va; 39 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 20, at the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church near Berkeley Springs. Pastor William Clark will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.8 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 September 1990.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Ethel Iden, 17 September 1990.
Agnes Pearl Iden1
F, b. 28 January 1887, d. 22 April 1981
| Birth* | Agnes Pearl Iden was born on 28 January 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She 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.1 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1906,her married name was Braithwaite.3,4 |
| Marriage* | Agnes Pearl Iden married John William Braithwaite circa 1906 at Morgan, West Virginia.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Agnes Pearl Iden appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Braithwaite; ED 85, sheet 9B, occupation bookkeeper-print mill, married 3 years no children.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Agnes Pearl Iden appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Johnson's Addition, Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Braithwaite; ED 3, sheet 2B, occupation merchant-grocery store, owned home valued at $2,500, radio, 2 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Obit | Agnes Pearl Iden witnessed the Obit of John William Braithwaite on 5 March 1953 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
John William Braithwaite, 74, prominent retired merchant here, died Sunday morning at his home on South Washington Street following an illness of several months. He was a native of Frederick County, Virginia, a son of the late Oliver D., and Lydia Ann Kerns Braithwaite and was born June 6, 1878.
His first work here in the general merchandising business was with F.W. Yancey and Co., where in 1906 he was employed as a clerk. This business was operated in the building now occupied by Warm Springs Restaurant. Later he was employed as chief clerk in the Community Store operated by the late Henry Freedman. This was where Floyd's place is now located. Fro 1913 to 1918 he was assistant manager of Hotel Washington. He held a similar position for a short time at the Evans Hotel in Winchester. Returning here he opened a general store which he and his wife operated until his illness forced him to give up the work. For a few weeks during his illness the store remained closed. Since the first of this year the store has been under lease and operated as Hardin's Grocery. He was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. and the Methodist Church here.
Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Iden, at the home one daughter, Mrs. J.W. Fulton, Berkeley Springs; one son, Willard I., Berkeley Springs; one sister, Mrs. Oliver DeHaven, Winchester, Va; two brothers-O. Hollis Braithwaite, Whitacre, Va; Dora Braithwaite, Cross Junction, Va; two half sisters-Mrs. Roy Willy, and Mrs. Harry Buncutter, Winchester; step mother, Mrs. C.D. Braithwaite, Winchester; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Henry H. Rowland, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. H. Middleton Raynal, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Greenway Cemetery. Honorary bearers were Floyd Yost, A.C. Kline, W.B. Fearnow, Henry Gray, H.D. Beeler, Henry Gorrell, T.E. Ditto, Wendell Kerns and S.S. Buzzerd. Active bearers were Vernon Henry, Harry Widmyer, Albert Butler, Roscoe Barney, Hunton Hardin and Stanley Fearnow.3 |
| Death* | Agnes Pearl Iden died on 22 April 1981 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 94; buried at Greenway Cemetery.2,5 |
| Obit | Agnes Pearl's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 23 April 1981:
Agnes P. Braithwaite, 93, of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday morning. Born Jan. 28, 1887 in Morgan County, she was a daughter of the late Parkinson and Catherine Hovermale Iden. Mrs. Braithwaite owned and operated the Braithwaite Store, South Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, with her husband for 32 years. Mr. Braithwaite preceded her in death in 1953.
She is survived by one daughter, Mildred Fulton, Berkeley Springs; three grandchildren, Janet Sheets, Randy Fulton and Vaughn Braithwaite; five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services are scheduled for this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Helsley Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Clipp officiating. Burial will be in Greenway Cemetery.5 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 March 1953.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 23 April 1981.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 29 June 1977.
Sarah V. Emsley1
F, b. November 1852
| Birth* | Sarah V. Emsley was born in November 1852 at Virginia.1 |
| Census* | She appeared on the census of 5 September 1870 at Moundsville Post Office, Marion Twp., Marshall, West Virginia, page 28B, living with her parents (presumably), James and Barbary Emsley; James age 66, b. England, Barbary age 54, b. Pennsylvania. |
| Married Name | As of 24 April 1871,her married name was Iden.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Jonathan Iden, son of Jonathan Iden Jr. and Mary E. Wagener, on 24 April 1871 at Marshall, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | Sarah V. Emsley appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Union District East of B&O Railroad, Marshall, West Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 162B, occupation blacksmith, 2 children at home; lived next to Emsley families; appears that "Emilene, age 8" is same person as Barbara E who would have been 3.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Sarah V. Emsley appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Union District, Marshall, West Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; ED 74, sheet 20A, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 5 children, 2 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Sarah V. Emsley appeared on the census of 16 May 1910 Union District, Marshall, West Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; ED 87, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, renting, married 38 years, 3 children, 1 living.5 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S734] Vernon Anderson, Marshall County, West Virginia Marriages.
- [S339] Marshall County Historical Society, Marshall County, Indiana Marriages.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S735] Nancy Callahan, Marshall County West Virginia Deaths, Book 1, page 81.
Barbara E. Iden1
F, b. February 1877
| Birth* | Barbara E. Iden was born in February 1877 at West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Union District East of B&O Railroad, Marshall, West Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 162B, occupation blacksmith, 2 children at home; lived next to Emsley families; appears that "Emilene, age 8" is same person as Barbara E who would have been 3.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Barbara E. Iden appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Union District, Marshall, West Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; ED 74, sheet 20A, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 5 children, 2 living.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
Earl Iden1
M, b. January 1882
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Mary Betty Simmons1
F, b. 16 April 1879, d. 2 February 1957
| Birth* | Mary Betty Simmons was born on 16 April 1879 at West Virginia; daughter of Josiah and Mary Simmons.2,3,4 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1898,her married name was Iden.2 |
| Marriage* | She married Nathan Sherman Iden, son of Parkerson Iden and Catharine Rebecca Hovermale, circa 1898 at West Virginia.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Betty Simmons appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 136, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Betty Simmons appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Betty Simmons appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.6 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary Betty Simmons appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 5 children at home.7 |
| Death* | Mary Betty Simmons died on 2 February 1957 at Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, at age 77; buried at the Davis Cemetery.4 |
| Obit | Mary Betty's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 14 February 1957:
Mrs. Mary Betty Iden died suddenly Saturday evening, February 2, at her home in Davis. She was born April 16, 1879 at Franklin, a daughter of the late Josiah and Mary Simmons and had resided in Davis the past sixty years.
She is survived by her husband, N. Sherman Iden of Davis; five sons, Irvin and Fred of Buckhannon; Marvin, of Philippi; Richard of Charlotte, N.C., and Robert of Morgantown; three daughters, Mrs. Audra Evans of Bayard; Miss Josie Iden of Oakland, Md; and Mrs. Nellie Minney of Morgantown; two brothers, John Simons, of Harrisonburg, Va., and Charles Simmons of Franklin; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Mullenix of Flintstone, Md; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday, February 5 by the Rev. A.B. Man, pastor of Davis Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Davis cemetery.
Local people to attend the funeral of Mrs. Iden were Mrs. Agnes Braithwaite, sister-in-law of the deceased, Mrs. Harry M. Busey of Berkeley Springs; and Ernest Iden, of Hancock, Md; Mr. And Mrs. Wade Iden of Cumberland and Mr. And Mrs. Harry D. Iden of Hyattsville, Md.
Sherman Iden, husband of the deceased, was born and reared in Morgan County. When 17 years of age he went to Davis where he found employment with the Babcock Lumber Co., and remained with the company for fifty years.4 |
Family | Nathan Sherman Iden b. 4 Apr 1875, d. 19 Feb 1959 |
| Children | - Audra Pearl Iden2 b. 14 Feb 1900, d. 24 Feb 1994
- Josephine Marie Iden5 b. 24 Nov 1902, d. 2 Aug 1987
- Nellie Catherine Iden5 b. 4 Aug 1905, d. Oct 1979
- Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden5 b. 23 Feb 1908, d. Dec 1960
- Marvin Nelson Iden6 b. 9 Jul 1912, d. 20 Oct 2002
- Clarence Frederick (C. Fred) Iden6 b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 27 Sep 1989
- Lewis Iden8,6 b. 12 Mar 1917, d. b 1920
- Harry Richard Iden6 b. 8 Nov 1918, d. 2 Apr 2010
- Robert Lee Iden7 b. 10 Feb 1922, d. 27 Feb 2003
|
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 February 1957.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
Audra Pearl Iden1,2
F, b. 14 February 1900, d. 24 February 1994
| Birth* | Audra Pearl Iden was born on 14 February 1900 at Tucker, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 136, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Audra Pearl Iden appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Audra Pearl Iden appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.5 |
| Death* | Audra Pearl Iden died on 24 February 1994 at Canonsburg, Washington, Pennsylvania, at age 94; married Paul Evans.3,2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Brent S. Iden1
M, b. January 1894
| Birth* | Brent S. Iden was born in January 1894 at West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Brent S. Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.2 |
| Marriage* | Brent S. Iden married Elizabeth (?) circa 1917.3 |
| Census* | Brent S. Iden appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Visalia, Tulare, California, ED 228, sheet 14A, occupation truck driver, renting, 2 children at home.3 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 9 May 1930 at 3rd Twp., Kern, California, ED 30, sheet 39B, occupation manager-garage shop, owned home, radio, 4 children.4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Orpha M. Iden1
F, b. January 1896
| Birth* | Orpha M. Iden was born in January 1896 at West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Orpha M. Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.2 |
| NoteB* | Married Jack Miller.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
Wade Hammock Iden1,2
M, b. 18 July 1897, d. 9 October 1988
| Birth* | Wade Hammock Iden was born on 18 July 1897 at West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Wade Hammock Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Wade Hammock Iden appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 228, sheet 5B, occupation tallyman-lumber mill, renting, 3 children at home.4 |
| Marriage* | Wade Hammock Iden married Lottie L. McClure circa 1922 at California; no marriage record.5,2,6 |
| Census* | Wade Hammock Iden appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Visalia, Tulare, California, ED 76, sheet 7A, occupation mechanic-automobile renting-$15 month, 2 children at home.5 |
| Death* | He died on 9 October 1988 at Tulare, California, at age 91.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
Ralph L. Iden1
M, b. 5 October 1899, d. 26 February 1973
| Birth* | Ralph L. Iden was born on 5 October 1899 at West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Ralph L. Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.3 |
| Marriage* | Ralph L. Iden married Gyneth Mae Moffitt circa 1917 at California; no marriage r4ecord.2,4,5 |
| Census* | Ralph L. Iden appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Visalia, Tulare, California, ED 82, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-state highway, owned home valued at $2,000, no radio, 2 children at home. |
| Death* | He died on 26 February 1973 at Visalia, Tulare, California, at age 73.2,4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Josephine Marie Iden1,2
F, b. 24 November 1902, d. 2 August 1987
| Birth* | Josephine Marie Iden was born on 24 November 1902 at Tucker, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Josephine Marie Iden appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.4 |
| Census* | Josephine Marie Iden appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Kitzmiller, Garrett, Maryland, ED 21, sheet 2A, occupation public school teacher, single, rooming with the family of John Bishop; note age listed as 23 and doesn't match 1910 census.5 |
| Death* | She died on 2 August 1987 at Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, at age 84; did not marry.3,2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Nellie Catherine Iden1,2
F, b. 4 August 1905, d. October 1979
| Birth* | Nellie Catherine Iden was born on 4 August 1905 at Tucker, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Nellie Catherine Iden appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.4 |
| Death* | Nellie Catherine Iden died in October 1979 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia, at age 74; married Clark W. Minney.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden1,2
M, b. 23 February 1908, d. December 1960
| Birth* | Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden was born on 23 February 1908 at Tucker, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Nathan Sherman Iden; ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 5 children at home.5 |
| Death* | Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden died in December 1960 at age 52; SSDI only; married Gay Bennett.3,6 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
Elizabeth (?)1
F, b. 1895
| Birth* | Elizabeth (?) was born in 1895 at Nebraska.1 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1917,her married name was Iden.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Brent S. Iden, son of William Alfred Iden and Annie Ruth Cross, circa 1917.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Visalia, Tulare, California, in the household of Brent S. Iden; ED 228, sheet 14A, occupation truck driver, renting, 2 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 9 May 1930 3rd Twp., Kern, California, in the household of Brent S. Iden; ED 30, sheet 39B, occupation manager-garage shop, owned home, radio, 4 children.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Beverly Iden1
F, b. 1918
| Birth* | Beverly Iden was born in 1918 at California.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Visalia, Tulare, California, in the household of Brent S. Iden; ED 228, sheet 14A, occupation truck driver, renting, 2 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Beverly Iden appeared on the census of 9 May 1930 3rd Twp., Kern, California, in the household of Brent S. Iden; ED 30, sheet 39B, occupation manager-garage shop, owned home, radio, 4 children.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Brent J. Iden Jr1
M, b. 21 December 1919, d. 1 March 1974
| Birth* | Brent J. Iden Jr was born on 21 December 1919 at California.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Visalia, Tulare, California, in the household of Brent S. Iden; ED 228, sheet 14A, occupation truck driver, renting, 2 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Brent J. Iden Jr appeared on the census of 9 May 1930 3rd Twp., Kern, California, in the household of Brent S. Iden; ED 30, sheet 39B, occupation manager-garage shop, owned home, radio, 4 children.4 |
| Death* | Brent J. Iden Jr died on 1 March 1974 at Kern, California, at age 54.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Mary V. Iden1
F, b. 18 July 1902, d. 11 March 1990
| Birth* | Mary V. Iden was born on 18 July 1902 at Morgan, West Virginia; death record says Oregon.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary V. Iden appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 228, sheet 5B, occupation tallyman-lumber mill, renting, 3 children at home.2 |
| Death* | Mary V. Iden died on 11 March 1990 at San Mateo, California, at age 87; married Vernon Taylor.3,4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
Jesse Iden1
F, b. 3 November 1905, d. 18 November 1994
| Birth* | Jesse Iden was born on 3 November 1905 at California.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Jesse Iden appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 228, sheet 5B, occupation tallyman-lumber mill, renting, 3 children at home.3 |
| Death* | Jesse Iden died on 18 November 1994 at Kern, California, at age 89; married name Lanning.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Ethel Lilly Stotler1,2,3
F, b. 4 March 1894, d. 17 September 1990
| Birth* | Ethel Lilly Stotler was born on 4 March 1894 at West Virginia; daughter of Martin Eldridge and Dora Jamison Stotler; her obituary puts her year of birth in 1890.1,4,2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1912,her married name was Iden.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Ernest M. Iden, son of Parkerson Iden and Catharine Rebecca Hovermale, circa 1912 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Ethel Lilly Stotler appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest M. Iden; ED 114, sheet 5B, occupation truck driver-sand mine, renting, 2 children at home.1 |
| Obit | Ethel Lilly's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 20 July 1920:
Ethel L. Iden, 100, of Hancock, died Monday, September 17, 1990, at Washington County Hospital. Born in Stotler's Crossroads, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Martin Eldridge and Dora Jamison Stotler. Her husband, Ernest Iden, died in 1957. She was a member of Hancock Church of God.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Mills of Hancock and Patsy Mills of Warfordsburg, Pa; six sons, Kenneth Iden, Harry Iden, Junior Iden, James Iden, Melvin Iden and Paul Iden, all of Hancock; one sister, Nancy Stotler of Berkeley Springs, W. Va; 39 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 20, at the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church near Berkeley Springs. Pastor William Clark will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.5 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 South Connellsville Borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania, in the household of Ernest M. Iden; ED 88, sheet 25A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.6 |
| Obit | Ethel Lilly's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 17 September 1990:
Ethel L. Iden, 100, of Hancock, died Monday, September 17, 1990, at Washington County Hospital. Born in Stotler's Crossroads, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Martin Eldridge and Dora Jamison Stotler. Her husband, Ernest Iden, died in 1957. She was a member of Hancock Church of God.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Mills of Hancock and Patsy Mills of Warfordsburg, Pa; six sons, Kenneth Iden, Harry Iden, Junior Iden, James Iden, Melvin Iden and Paul Iden, all of Hancock; one sister, Nancy Stotler of Berkeley Springs, W. Va; 39 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 20, at the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church near Berkeley Springs. Pastor William Clark will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.7 |
| Death* | She died on 17 September 1990 at Hancock, Washington, Maryland, at age 96; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 September 1990.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Frederick Iden, 24 December 1986.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 24 September 1990.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 September 1990.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Ethel Iden, 17 September 1990.
Frederick Harold Iden1,2,3
M, b. 13 October 1913, d. 19 December 1986
| Birth* | Frederick Harold Iden was born on 13 October 1913 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,4 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest M. Iden; ED 114, sheet 5B, occupation truck driver-sand mine, renting, 2 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Frederick Harold Iden appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 South Connellsville Borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania, in the household of Ernest M. Iden; ED 88, sheet 25A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.5 |
| Marriage* | Frederick Harold Iden married Helen E. Stotlemeyer between 1931 and 1940.4 |
| Death* | Frederick Harold Iden died on 19 December 1986 at Hancock, Washington, Maryland, at age 73.4,2,6 |
| Obit | Frederick Harold's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 24 December 1986:
Frederick H. Iden, 73, of 113 Franklin St., Hancock, died Friday, December 19, 1986 at his home. Born in Morgan County, W. Va., he was the son of Lily Ethel Stotler Iden of Hancock and the late Ernest Iden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen E. Stotlemeyer Iden, who died in 1981. He was a former employee of the town of Hancock. He was a Veteran of World War II.6 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 23 December 1986.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 24 December 1986.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 January 1996.