Edna Virginia Cain1
F, b. 7 January 1911, d. 24 May 2005
| Birth* | Edna Virginia Cain was born on 7 January 1911 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2,3 |
| Married Name | As of 1929,her married name was Bishop.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Frank Lee Bishop in 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Edna Virginia Cain appeared on the census of April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James Edward Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm 2 children, son in law, granddaughter at home.1 |
| (Witness) Obit | Edna Virginia Cain witnessed the Obit of Frank Lee Bishop on 3 May 1963 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Frank Lee Bishop died April 29, 1963, in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. Born July 28, 1909 in Warfordsburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Andrew and Marie Booth Bishop. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Cain Bishop; one son, Frank A. Bishop, Berkeley Springs; four daughters-Mrs. James Dawson and Mrs. Fletcher Perry, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. K.F. Perry, Strawsburg, Pa; Miss Barbara Bishop, at home; three brothers-John Bishop, Berkeley Springs; Edward Bishop, Warfordsburg; Norman Bishop, Cumberland, Md; one sister, Mrs. Mary Freeman, Washington, D.C., and nine grandchildren. Services were conduced Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hunter Funeral Home by the Rev. Charles VanGilder. Burial was in Warfordsburg.4 |
| Married Name | As of 29 June 1973,her married name was Hensley.3,2 |
| Marriage* | Edna Virginia Cain married Walter Reed Hensley on 29 June 1973.3,2 |
| (Witness) Death | Edna Virginia Cain witnessed the death of Walter Reed Hensley on 31 July 1998 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.3,2 |
| Death* | Edna Virginia Cain died on 24 May 2005 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 94.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 245.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 May 1963.
Frank Lee Bishop1
M, b. 28 July 1909, d. 3 May 1963
| Birth* | Frank Lee Bishop was born on 28 July 1909 at Warfordsburg, Fulton, Pennsylvania.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Edna Virginia Cain, daughter of James Edward Cain and Lula Virginia Linaweaver, in 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| Census* | Frank Lee Bishop appeared on the census of April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 33-1, sheet 3B, occupation laborer-sand mine, living with in laws, 1 child.1 |
| Death | He died on 29 April 1963 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 53.3 |
| Obit* | Frank Lee's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 3 May 1963:
Frank Lee Bishop died April 29, 1963, in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. Born July 28, 1909 in Warfordsburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Andrew and Marie Booth Bishop. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Cain Bishop; one son, Frank A. Bishop, Berkeley Springs; four daughters-Mrs. James Dawson and Mrs. Fletcher Perry, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. K.F. Perry, Strawsburg, Pa; Miss Barbara Bishop, at home; three brothers-John Bishop, Berkeley Springs; Edward Bishop, Warfordsburg; Norman Bishop, Cumberland, Md; one sister, Mrs. Mary Freeman, Washington, D.C., and nine grandchildren. Services were conduced Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hunter Funeral Home by the Rev. Charles VanGilder. Burial was in Warfordsburg.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 245.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 May 1963.
Liman Moody Cain1,2
M, b. 13 September 1881, d. 16 August 1954
| Birth* | Liman Moody Cain was born on 13 September 1881 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 90, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Liman Moody Cain appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 88, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living, 3 at home.3 |
| DraftWW1* | On 12 September 1918 Liman Moody Cain registered for the draft at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; next of kin was Mary Cain.2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 118, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children (Fannie & Mood) and a grandson at home.4 |
| Death* | Liman Moody Cain died on 16 August 1954 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 72; buried at Highland Cemetery; never married.5,6 |
| Obit | Liman Moody's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 19 August 1954:
Moody L. Cain, 72, died Monday afternoon, August 16, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Carrie McKenzie, after an illness of 18 weeks. Born in Morgan county September 13, 1881, he was a son of the late James and Mary C. Harden Cain. He had lived all of his life in this county.
Surviving are four sisters-Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. O.B. McCoy, Mrs. Emma Michael and Mrs. Esther Bennett, all of Berkeley Springs. Funeral services are being held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Parks Funeral Home at two o'clock est. The Rev. E.C. Bateman will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.5 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 August 1954.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 9898.
Edith Anne Cain1
F, b. 24 June 1883, d. 15 March 1962
| Birth* | Edith Anne Cain was born on 24 June 1883 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 90, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living.1 |
| Obit* | Edith Anne's obituary was published in the Morgan County Messenger on 15 March 1962:
From the Morgan County Messenger - DEATHS - March 15, 1962 - Mrs. O. B. MCCOY Mrs. Edith Anne CAIN MCCOY, 78, wife of Oliver B. MCCOY, died Monday night (March 12, 1962) in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. She was born in Morgan County, June 24, 1883, a daughter of the late James and Mary HARDEN CAIN. Surviving are her husband, at the home; a daughter, Mrs. Robert AMBROSE, of Arlington, Va; a son, Theodore MCCOY of Berkeley Springs; one sister, Mrs. Esther BENNETT, Berkeley Springs; 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at two o'clock at the Hunter Funeral Home with the Rev. E. C. Day, of Lynchburg, Va., officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Bearers are: Clarence Miller, Vernon Ambrose, Zenzie Yost, Charles Shambaugh, Rumsey Unger and Ward Dawson, Sr.2 |
| Obit | Edith Anne's obituary was published in the Morgan County Messenger on circa 9 October 1999:
From the Morgan Messenger - DEATHS - THEODORE MCCOY Theodore P. MCCOY, 79, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, October 8, 1999, at City Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Born May 31, 1920 in Morgan County, WV, he was the son of the late Oliver B. and Edith CAIN MCCOY. He was preceded in death by this wife, Cora Marie YOUNG MCCOY, in 1988. He retired from Eastern Panhandle Training Center as a Morgan County bus driver and maintenance man. He attended Highland United Methodist Church in Berkeley Springs. He was a member of Junior Order Council No. 117 of the American Legion. He is survived by three daughters, Selvia SWAIM of FL, Rose HENDERSHOT of Town Hill, PA, and Edna Mae HIXON of Hancock, MD; a son, Douglas P. MCCOY of Gaithersburg, MD; a sister, Jeffery AMBROSE of High Point, NC; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Agnes P. MCCOY, and a grandson, Teddy SWAIM. A service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home, 106 S. Mercer St., Berkeley Springs, WV. The Rev. William Swope will officiate. Burial will be in Highland United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a memorial service Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by members of Junior Order Council No. 117 of the American Legion. Memorial donations may be made to War Memorial Home Health, War Memorial Hospital, 1124 Fairfax St., Berkeley Springs, WV 25411; or Hospice of the Panhandle, 2015 Boyd Orchard Road, Martinsburg, WV 25401.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 March 1962.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, died 8 October 1999.
Ubertie (Bertie or Birdie) Blaine Cain1,2
M, b. 16 November 1890, d. 14 March 1949
| Birth* | Ubertie (Bertie or Birdie) Blaine Cain was born on 16 November 1890 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 90, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Ubertie (Bertie or Birdie) Blaine Cain appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 88, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living, 3 at home.5 |
| DraftWW1* | On 5 June 1917 Ubertie (Bertie or Birdie) Blaine Cain registered for the draft at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; he was single, born near Berkelely Springs.4 |
| Marriage* | He married Jennie Comis circa 1918 at Connecticut; no marriage record; probably Connecticut.6,7 |
| Census* | Ubertie (Bertie or Birdie) Blaine Cain appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 1 child at home.7 |
| Death* | He died on 14 March 1949 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 58; buried at the Highland Cemetery.8 |
| Obit | Ubertie (Bertie or Birdie) Blaine's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 17 March 1949:
Ubertie B. Cain, 58, died March 14, at Morgan County War Memorial Hospital, where he was taken Friday night extremely ill from perforated stomach ulcer. He was born in Morgan county, a son of James and Mary Harden Cain. He was a veteran of World War I and a life-long resident of the Waterview community.
Surviving are-his wife, Jennie, and one son, James B., both at home; a brother Moody Cain; a half-brother, William Cain; and the following sisters: Mrs. Carrie McKenzie, Mrs. Fannie Thompson, Mrs. Edith McCoy, Mrs. Emma Michael, and Mrs. Esther Bennett, all of this place. The body was removed from the Parks Funeral Home today to Highland Church, where services were conducted at 1 o'clock by the Rev. E.C. Day, of Stephens City, Va. Interment was in the church cemetery.9 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan death certificate no. 3578.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
- [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 21 June 1962.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, H17 March 1949.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 March 1949.
Dorothea E. Cain1
F, b. February 1894
| Birth* | Dorothea E. Cain was born in February 1894 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 90, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Emma L. Cain1
F, b. November 1886, d. 3 June 1955
| Birth* | Emma L. Cain was born in November 1886 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Mary C. Harden; ED 90, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 9 living.1 |
| Married Name | As of 17 August 1902,her married name was Thompson.2 |
| Marriage* | Emma L. Cain married Mathias M. Thompson on 17 August 1902 at Morgan, West Virginia.2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1910,her married name was Michael.3 |
| Marriage* | Emma L. Cain married Harry W. Michael in 1910 at Morgan, West Virginia.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Emma L. Cain appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry W. Michael; ED 88, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married less than 1 year, Emma reported 2nd marriage, 2 children, 2 living.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Emma L. Cain appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry W. Michael; ED 3, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.5 |
| Death* | Emma L. Cain died on 3 June 1955 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 68; buried at Highland Cemetery.6 |
| Obit | Emma L.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 16 June 1955:
Mrs. Emma Michael, 68, widow of the late Harry W. Michael, who resided at Smith's Cross Roads for many years, died suddenly Friday, June 3, in Rock Gap district. Born in Morgan county November 21, 1892, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Harden Cain. She had lived all of her life in Morgan county. She was a member of the E.U.B. Church.
Surviving are three sons-Edward Cain of Berkeley Springs, by a former marriage; Lester Michael, Scranton, Pa., and Harry, Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Esther Moon, Hagerstown, Md; three sisters-Mrs. Carrie McKenzie, Mrs. O.B. McCoy and Miss Esther Bennett, all of Berkeley Springs. The body remained at the Parks Funeral Home until time for services Monday afternoon at Highland E.U.B. Church. The Rev. Earl Bateman officiated. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.6 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 September 1938.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 June 1955.
John (?) E. Cain1
M, b. May 1882
| Birth* | John (?) E. Cain was born in May 1882 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Luther Cain; ED 87, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living.1 |
| NoteB* | No further record found. |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Charles Brenton Cain1
M, b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 October 1964
| Birth* | Charles Brenton Cain was born on 7 May 1886 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Luther Cain; ED 87, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living.1 |
| Marriage* | Charles Brenton Cain married Claudia Christina Hovermale on 4 September 1915 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. Brunk, United Brethren Church.4,5,6 |
| DraftWW1* | On 12 September 1918 Charles Brenton Cain registered for the draft at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer.3 |
| Census* | He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 6 children at home.4 |
| Death* | He died on 2 October 1964 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at the Highland Cemetery.7 |
| Obit | Charles Brenton's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 8 October 1964:
Charles Brenton Cain died October 2, 1964 at his home on Wilkes street. Born in Morgan County, May 7, 1886, son of Samuel and Mary Weber Cain, he had worked for the telegraph camp and later farmed in the Highland community. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Claudie Hovermale Cain; four sons--Oscar and Ray Cain, Berkeley Springs; Ralph and Joe Cain, Martinsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Julia Clark, of Berkeley Springs, Mrs. Nellie Lutman, Hancock, Md. nine grandchildren and one brother, Will Cain, Berkeley Springs. The body was removed from the Hunter Funeral Home Sunday to the Highland E.U.B. Church for services at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Charles VanGilder. Burial was in the church cemetery.2 |
Family | Claudia Christina Hovermale b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965 |
| Children | - Oscar Merial Cain4,8 b. 22 Jan 1916, d. 8 Feb 1982
- Julia Mariah Cain4 b. 18 Sep 1917, d. 12 Jan 1987
- Charles Ray Cain4 b. 23 Jan 1919, d. 2 May 1979
- Nellie Ivalee Cain4 b. 15 Jun 1921, d. 29 Oct 2011
- Ralph Eldridge Cain4 b. 24 Jul 1923, d. 24 Jul 1991
- Joseph Jennings Cain4 b. 1925
- Fred Victor Cain9,10 b. 24 Jun 1927, d. 5 Oct 1927
- Richard David Cain9,10 b. 28 Sep 1933, d. 21 Jun 1934
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 October 1964.
- [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 December 1965.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Book 2, page 310.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 Octobe4 1964.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
Floyd Ernest Cain1,2
M, b. 28 August 1890, d. 22 May 1952
| Birth* | Floyd Ernest Cain was born on 28 August 1890 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Luther Cain; ED 87, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living.1 |
| Marriage* | Floyd Ernest Cain married Laura E. Fritzman, daughter of John William Fritzman and Agnes Elizabeth Henry, on 21 February 1915 at Spohrs Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. J. L. Smith.3,4 |
| Census* | Floyd Ernest Cain appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 7 children at home.5 |
| Census* | He and Laura E. Fritzman appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation saw mill owner, owned home valued at $800, 7 children.6 |
| Death | Floyd Ernest Cain died on 15 May 1952 at New Hope, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 61; buried at the Highland Cemetery.2,7 |
| Obit* | Floyd Ernest's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 22 May 1952:
Floyd Ernest Cain, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Morgan county, died Thursday night, May 15, at his home in the New Hope section. For several years he was a member of the Republican County Executive Committee from Allen district. Born August 28, 1890, he was a son of the late Samuel L. and Mary Weber Cain. Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Laura Fritzman; six sons-Virgil D. and Raymond, Berkeley Springs; Cletus and Ercle, at home; Sgt. 1-C Stanley, Ft. Jackson, S.C; PFC Glenn R., Camp Lejeune, N.C; two daughters-Mrs. A.R. Montgomery, Baltimore; Mrs. Marshall L. Douglas, Hagerstown, Md; two brothers-William E., and Brent, Berkeley Springs; and three grandchildren. Another son, Lawrence was killed in action in World War II. The body was removed from the Hunter Funeral Home Sunday afternoon and was take to Highland EUB Church for services at 4, conducted by the Rev. H. Middleton Raynal. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bearers were O.B. Weber, P.C. Yost, Henry L. Michael, Carl Weber, Guy Spriggs, and Breathard Rankin.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 May 1952.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 275.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1940.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 6588.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Floyd Cain, 22 May 1952.
Alice Virginia Swaim1,2
F, b. 3 February 1868, d. 18 July 1943
| Birth* | Alice Virginia Swaim was born on 3 February 1868 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Henry and Mary Jane (Weber) Swaim; obit says John Wesley rather than Henry.1,3,2,4,5 |
| Married Name | As of 15 May 1889,her married name was Cain.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married William Zecharaih Cain, son of James C. Cain and Edna (Edney) Caw, on 15 May 1889 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice Virginia Swaim appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 87, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 3 children, 2 living; also James R. Cain and two other boarders.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice Virginia Swaim appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 83, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children, 2 living.6 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice Virginia Swaim appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 113, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.7 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice Virginia Swaim appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,000, Luther and family lived with them.8 |
| Death* | Alice Virginia Swaim died on 18 July 1943 at Highland, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 75; buried at the Highland Cemetery.3,9,5 |
| Obit | Alice Virginia's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 21 July 1943:
Mrs. Alice Virginia Cain, 75 years, 5 months and 15 days, wife of William Z. Cain, died at her home in the Highland community Sunday night, July 18, following an illness of some length, though bedfast only about a week. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Swaim, of this county. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Luther at home and Harley, of the Johnson's Mill community; two sisters, Mrs. Hilson Henry and Mrs. James Myers, Berkeley Springs, and three brothers, James W. Swaim, J. Wesley Swaim and H.B. Swaim, all of the county. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock by the Rev. Charles A. Moon, the pastor. Burial was in the adjacent cemetery.9 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery, page 25.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 July 1943.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan death certificate no. 8994.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 21 July 1943.
Lafie F. Cain1
M, b. February 1890, d. 30 November 1901
| Birth* | Lafie F. Cain was born in February 1890 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 87, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 3 children, 2 living; also James R. Cain and two other boarders.1 |
| Death* | Lafie F. Cain died on 30 November 1901 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 11; buried at the Highland Cemetery.2,3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
Harley Wesley Cain1
M, b. 23 August 1894, d. 26 November 1972
| Birth* | Harley Wesley Cain was born on 23 August 1894 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia; SSDI is 1893; other sources say 1894.1,2,3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 87, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 3 children, 2 living; also James R. Cain and two other boarders.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Harley Wesley Cain appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 83, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children, 2 living.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Harley Wesley Cain appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 113, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.6 |
| Marriage* | Harley Wesley Cain married Edna Pearl Merchant on 23 December 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. J.H. Brunk.7,8 |
| Census* | Harley Wesley Cain appeared on the census of April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 33-1, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 1 child at home.7 |
| Death* | He died on 26 November 1972 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at the Highland Cemetery.2,3,4 |
| Obit | Harley Wesley's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 30 November 1972:
Harley W. Cain died in Valley View Nursing Home Sunday evening. Born in Morgan County August 23, 1894, he was a son of William Z. and Alice V. Swaim Cain. He was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Berkeley Springs Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Merchant; one son, Roscoe Cain, Berkeley Springs, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Helsley Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs Wednesday at 2 p.m., by the Rev. Ronald C. Honaker, and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery, page 24.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 November 1972.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 135.
Amanda Elizabeth Harden1,2
F, b. 23 August 1860, d. 15 October 1941
| Birth* | Amanda Elizabeth Harden was born on 23 August 1860 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of William and Susan Harden from marriage record.1,2,3,4 |
| Married Name | As of 10 February 1884,her married name was Cain.3 |
| Marriage* | She married Isaac O. Cain, son of James C. Cain and Edna (Edney) Caw, on 10 February 1884 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Amanda Elizabeth Harden appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Isaac O. Cain; ED 87, sheet 9B, occupation carpenter, renting, married 16 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Amanda Elizabeth Harden appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Isaac O. Cain; ED 83, sheet 13A, occupation odd jobs, renting, no children.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Amanda Elizabeth Harden appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Isaac O. Cain; ED 113, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.6 |
| (Witness) Census | Amanda Elizabeth Harden appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Isaac O. Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home; name given as Isaac "O."7 |
| Death* | Amanda Elizabeth Harden died on 15 October 1941 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads.2,4 |
| Obit | Amanda Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 16 October 1941:
Mrs. Amanda Elizabeth Cain, 81, widow of the late Isaac O. Cain, died early Wednesday morning, October 15, 1941, following a week's illness, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles D. Michael, of theNew Hope section. Two children, Mrs. Michael, at whose home she died, and Elmer, of Hagerstown survive. One brother, William Harden of this place also survives. The funeral, in charge of the Hunter Funeral Home, will be conducted Friday fternoon at 2 o'clock at Spohrs Cross Roads. Rev. Geo. H. Rector of the Presbyterian Church will be the clergyman. Interment will be at Spohrs Cross Roads.8 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads.
- [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 13886.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 October 1941.
Alice S. Linaweaver1,2
F, b. 12 July 1871, d. 24 November 1940
| Birth* | Alice S. Linaweaver was born on 12 July 1871 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Cornelius Linaweaver and Lucinda Fries (sp?) from death certificate.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 8 November 1893,her married name was Cain.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Allen Jerome Cain, son of James C. Cain and Edna (Edney) Caw, on 8 November 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice S. Linaweaver appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Allen Jerome Cain; ED 113, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice S. Linaweaver appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Allen Jerome Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.4 |
| Death* | Alice S. Linaweaver died on 24 November 1940 at New Hope, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 69; buried at the Highland Cemetery.5,6 |
Citations
- [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan death certificate no. 15101.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 28 November 1940.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate no. 15101.
Mathias M. Thompson1
M, b. 1879
Citations
- [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
Rachel Ann Cain1,2
F, b. 16 December 1879, d. 22 September 1932
| Birth* | Rachel Ann Cain was born on 16 December 1879 at Morgan, West Virginia.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 1880 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Elsworth Cain; page 12A, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.5 |
| Census* | Rachel Ann Cain appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 87, sheet 9B, occupation servant, single living with Rebecca Duckwall; she had a son listed as Laura C., born December 1898, no Morgan County birth record.6 |
| Married Name | As of 14 December 1911,her married name was Cain.7,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Charles W. Cain, son of James C. Cain and Edna (Edney) Caw, on 14 December 1911 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. Campbell, Presbyterian Church.7,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Rachel Ann Cain appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles W. Cain; ED 113, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.8 |
| (Witness) Census | Rachel Ann Cain appeared on the census of April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles W. Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, no children.7 |
| Death* | Rachel Ann Cain died on 22 September 1932 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 52; buried at the Highland cemetery.4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920-1930.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Book 2, page 71.
- [S1] Census of Population 1879.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 12406.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Mae Catherine Cain1,2
F, b. 4 August 1903, d. August 1975
| Birth* | Mae Catherine Cain was born on 4 August 1903 at Morgan, West Virginia.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Allen Jerome Cain; ED 113, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Mae Catherine Cain appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Allen Jerome Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.3 |
| Married Name | As of 26 April 1930,her married name was Butts.6,7 |
| Marriage* | Mae Catherine Cain married John Woodrow Butts on 26 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. S.D. Skelton.6,2 |
| Death* | Mae Catherine Cain died in August 1975 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; buried at the Highland Cemetery; no obituary in Morgan Messenger.8,4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 192.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Allen Jerome Cain, 3 Feb 1938.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. $, page 192.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
Clara Ellen Householder1,2
F, b. 20 October 1897, d. 24 December 1990
| Birth* | Clara Ellen Householder was born on 20 October 1897 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Charles Thomas and Roseanna McBee Householder.1,3,4 |
| Married Name | As of 13 March 1920,her married name was Cain.1,5 |
| Marriage* | She married Gardner Isaac Cain, son of George Peter Dorse Cain and Mary Elizabeth (Ellen) Fritzman, on 13 March 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. J.H. Brunk.1,6 |
| (Witness) Census | Clara Ellen Householder appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gardner Isaac Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 4 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Clara Ellen Householder died on 24 December 1990 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 93; buried at Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery.3,4 |
| Obit | Clara Ellen's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 2 January 1991:
Clara Householder Cain, 93, of 130 Harmison Drive, Berkeley Springs, died Monday, December 24, 1990, at Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. Born October 20, 1897, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Roseanna McBee Householder and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Berkeley Springs.
Surviving are her husband, Gardner I. Cain Sr. at home; one daughter, Pauline Virginia Bechtol of Berkeley Springs; two sons Gardner I. Cain Jr. and Virgil F. Cain, both of Berkeley Springs; 27 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 27, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hennis Fox assisted by the Rev. Joseph Bradshaw officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.7 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Gardner I. Cain, page 136.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, page 136.
- [S708] Wes Cochran, Monongalia County Marriages, Vol. 3, page 83.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 83.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 2 January 1991.
Herbert W. Cain1,2
M, b. 1 September 1920, d. 22 April 1989
| Birth* | Herbert W. Cain was born on 1 September 1920 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gardner Isaac Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 4 children at home.1 |
| Marriage* | Herbert W. Cain married Elsie Poole between 1940 and 1950 at Morgan, West Virginia.3 |
| Death* | Herbert W. Cain died on 22 April 1989 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 68.2 |
| Obit | Herbert W.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 26 April 1989:
Herbert William "Ike" Cain, 68, of Route 2, Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, April 22, 1989, at his home. Born September 1, 1920, in Morgan County, he was the son of Gardner I. and Clara Ellen Householder Cain Sr. of Berkeley Springs. He retired in 1982 from the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp. and attended the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Elsie Poole Cain; two daughters, Hilda Ellen Snyder and Linda M. Fox, both of Hedgesville; two sons, Richard Gene Cain of Wheaton, Md., and Steve A. Cain of Berkeley Springs; one sister, Pauline Bechtol of Berkeley Springs; three brothers, Gardner Cain Jr., Melvin L. Cain and Virgil Cain, all of Berkeley Springs; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25, 15 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hennis Fox officiating. Burial was in the adjoining Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.4 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Herbert Cain, 26 April 1989.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 26 April 1989.
Melvin L. Cain1
M, b. 30 October 1922, d. 5 April 1990
| Birth* | Melvin L. Cain was born on 30 October 1922 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gardner Isaac Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 4 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Melvin L. Cain died on 5 April 1990 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 67; buried at Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery.2 |
| Obit | Melvin L.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 11 April 1990:
Melvin "Pooch" Cain, 67, of Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, April 5, 1990 in Morgan County Warm memorial Hospital. Born October 30, 1922, in Morgan County, he was the son of Gardner I. and Clara Ellen (Householder) Cain. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.s. Army. He was a retired construction worker. He was a member of the Independent Church of God. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 60.
Surviving are three daughters, Glenda Jean Swaim, J. Darlene Davison and Kathy I. Crouse, all of Berkeley Springs; one son, Melvin Mike Cain Jr. of Hedgesville; one sister, Pauline Bechtol of Berkeley Springs; two brothers, Gardner Cain Jr. and Virgil Cain, both of Berkeley Springs; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hennis Fox officiating. Interment was in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery adjacent to the church. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lunch Association.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, page 137.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 11 April 1990.
Pauline Virginia Cain1
F, b. 1925
| Birth* | Pauline Virginia Cain was born in 1925 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gardner Isaac Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 4 children at home.1 |
| Residence* | Pauline Virginia Cain lived on 24 December 1990 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; married name Bechtol.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Clara H. Cain, page 136.
Gardner Isaac Cain Jr.1
M, b. 1928
| Birth* | Gardner Isaac Cain Jr. was born in 1928 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gardner Isaac Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 4 children at home.1 |
| Residence* | Gardner Isaac Cain Jr. lived on 22 May 1991 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia. |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Wilbur Cain1
M, b. 15 July 1897, d. 6 February 1923
| Birth* | Wilbur Cain was born on 15 July 1897 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Allen Jerome Cain; ED 113, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Wilbur Cain died on 6 February 1923 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 25; buried at the Highland Cemetery.2,3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery, page 24.
- [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 1167.
Luther P. Cain1
M, b. 28 April 1904, d. 24 August 1966
| Birth* | Luther P. Cain was born on 28 April 1904 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 83, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children, 2 living.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Luther P. Cain appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Zecharaih Cain; ED 113, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.1 |
| Marriage* | Luther P. Cain married Mary Ann Tritapoe circa 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.5 |
| Census* | Luther P. Cain appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 33-1, sheet 1B, occupation laborer, living with parents, 1 child.5 |
| Death* | He died on 24 August 1966 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 62; buried at the Highland Cemetery.2,3 |
| Obit | Luther P.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 25 August 1966:
Luther P. Cain of the Highland section died early Wednesday morning in War Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County April 28, 1904, he was a son of William Z. and Alice Virginia Swaim Cain. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ann Tritapoe, two daughters--Mrs. Walter Wise and Mrs. Harold McBee, both of Berkeley Springs; brother--Harley Cain, Berkeley Springs, and five grandchildren. Services will be conducted Friday 2:30 p.m. at the Hunter Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery, page 25.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 August 1966.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
John Earl Pentoney1
M, b. 29 September 1900, d. 23 August 1966
| Birth* | John Earl Pentoney was born on 29 September 1900 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 9 children, 8 living.2 |
| (Witness) Census | John Earl Pentoney appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 113, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children plus daughter Eva and her family at home.4 |
| Marriage* | John Earl Pentoney married Elizabeth Ruppenthal circa 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia; marriage record at Vol. 3, page 479.5,6 |
| (Witness) Census | John Earl Pentoney appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 33-1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 2 children and their families living with them.5 |
| Death* | John Earl Pentoney died on 23 August 1966 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 65; at the Weston State Hospital, buried at the Mt. Zion EUB Cemetery.3 |
| Obit | John Earl's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 25 August 1966:
John Earl Pentoney, Berkeley Springs, died Monday at West State Hospital, Weston, where he had been a patient about one month. Born in Morgan County Sept. 29, 1900, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Jane Widmyer Pentoney. His wife, the former Elizabeth Ruppenthal, died eight years ago. Mr. Pentoney was a former employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He is survived by two children-Freda Pentoney and Paul Vernon Pentoney, Berkeley Springs; two sisters-Mrs. P.C. Yost and Mrs. R.E. Everett, both of Berkeley Springs; five brothers-Emory, William, Edgar and Elmer, all of Berkeley Springs, and Charles R., of Brunswick, Md. The body will be removed from the Helsley Funeral Home today, Thursday, to the Mt. Zion EUB Church, to lie in state one hour prior to services at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Homer Hickle officiating. Interment will be in the Church cemetery.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 August 1966.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records).
Willie Glenwood Pentoney1,2
M, b. 31 December 1902, d. 2 August 1991
| Birth* | Willie Glenwood Pentoney was born on 31 December 1902 at Allen/Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 9 children, 8 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Willie Glenwood Pentoney appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 113, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children plus daughter Eva and her family at home.4 |
| Marriage* | Willie Glenwood Pentoney married Golda Kesecker on 4 July 1923 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.5,2 |
| (Witness) Obit | Willie Glenwood Pentoney witnessed the Obit of Golda Kesecker on 23 June 1976 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Mrs. Golda K. Pentoney, Berkeley Springs, died Monday June 21, at Warm Memorial Hospital. Born April 2, 1903, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of James William and Maggie Clark Keesecker. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Willie (Bill) Pentoney, at the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Eileen Starliper, Hyattsville, Md; and Mrs. Adeline Mesner, Berkeley Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Helsley, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Cora DeHaven, Martinsburg; Mrs. Vallie Dennis, Leitersburg, Md; Mrs. Genevieve Evans, Hedgesville; Mrs. Blanche Kuntz, Carlisle, Pa; three brothers, George Keesecker, Hedgesville; Theodore and Aaron, both of Hagerstown, Md; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is at the Hunter Funeral Home and will be moved Thursday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. to the Trinity UM Church for services at 2:00, conducted by the Rev. Henry Fisher, with burial at Mt Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads.6 |
| Death* | Willie Glenwood Pentoney died on 2 August 1991 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 88; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.3,7 |
| Obit | Willie Glenwood's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 7 August 1991:
Willie G. Pentoney, 88, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, August 2, 1991, in Berkeley Springs. Born December 31, 1902, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Charles Isaac and Mary Jane (Widmyer) Pentoney. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Berkeley Springs. He was employed as a house painter.
Surviving are two daughters, Eileen Myers of Greencastle, Pa., and Adeline Mesner of Berkeley Springs; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Golda (Kesecker) Pentoney. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 4, at 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Bradshaw officiating. Interment was in the Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, was in charge of arrangements.7 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 285.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, Lillian (Pentoney) Myers, 29 January 2003.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 23 June 1976.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 7 August 1991.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 29 January 2003.
Edgar Ezra Pentoney1,2
M, b. 8 October 1905, d. 8 February 1979
| Birth* | Edgar Ezra Pentoney was born on 8 October 1905 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 9 children, 8 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Edgar Ezra Pentoney appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 113, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children plus daughter Eva and her family at home.3 |
| Marriage* | Edgar Ezra Pentoney married Ada Virginia Michael, daughter of Tolbert Ellsworth Michael and Goldie B. Tedrick, on 20 November 1926 at Berkeley Springs (RFD 3), Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. John L. Dauberman.4,5 |
| Census* | Edgar Ezra Pentoney appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-state road dept., renting, no radio, 1 child at home.4 |
| (Witness) Obit | He witnessed the Obit of Ada Virginia Michael on 25 October 1978 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Mrs. Ada Virginia Pentoney, Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, October 19 in the City Hospital, Martinsburg. She was born in Morgan County on September 3, 1909, a daughter of Elsworth and Goldie Tedrick Michael. Mrs. Pentoney was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Edgar E. Pentoney, Sr., at the home; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Redick, Berkeley Springs; one son, Edgar E. Pentoney, Mr. Berkeley Springs; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Hovermale, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Nettie McBee, Biglersville, Pa; Mrs. Ella Dick, Martinsburg; one half sister, Mrs. Ruth Weber, Berkeley Springs; one brother, Elsworth Michael, Williamsport, Md; one half brother, Donald McBee, Berkeley Springs. The casket was moved to the late home east of Berkeley Springs, where the family received friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 22, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Helsley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.6 |
| Death* | Edgar Ezra Pentoney died on 8 February 1979 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 73; buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.2 |
| Obit | Edgar Ezra's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 14 February 1979:
Edgar C. Pentoney, Sr., of Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, February 8, 1979 at the Weston State Hospital. He was born in Morgan County on October 8, 1905, a son of the late Charles I. and Mary Jane Widmyer Pentoney. Mr. Pentoney was a retired farmer and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Redick, Berkeley Springs; one son, Edgar Pentoney, Jr., Berkeley Springs; six grandchildren; four brothers, Emory Pentoney, Hagerstown, Md; William Pentoney, and Elmer Pentoney, both of Berkeley Springs; Ray Pentoney, Fairplay, Va; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 11 a 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were courtesy of Helsley Funeral Home.7 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 474.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 October 1978.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 February 1979.
- [S678] Morgan County Historical Society, Morgan County West Virginia and its People, page 184.
Elmer George Pentoney1
M, b. 27 March 1907, d. 19 April 1997
| Birth* | Elmer George Pentoney was born on 27 March 1907 at Allen/Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia.2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 9 children, 8 living.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Elmer George Pentoney appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 113, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children plus daughter Eva and her family at home.3 |
| Marriage* | Elmer George Pentoney married Evelyn A. Michael on 24 August 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.4,5 |
| (Witness) Obit | Elmer George Pentoney witnessed the Obit of Evelyn A. Michael on 2 May 1984 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Evelyn A. Pentoney, 77, of Route 2, Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, April 26, 1984 in the Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County, July 2, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Martha Ruppenthal Michael. She was a former Morgan County school teacher and a Sunday school teacher at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Elmer G. Pentoney; one daughter, Caroline R. Nease, of Luray, Va; two sons, Richard and Mike Pentoney of Berkeley Springs; one brother, Theodore Michael of Berkeley Springs; ten grandchildren, one step-grandson, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Spohrs Crossroads, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, with the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating and Arthur Garvin assisting. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.6 |
| Death* | Elmer George Pentoney died on 19 April 1997 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 90.7 |
| Obit | Elmer George's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 23 April 1997:
Elmer G. Pentoney, 90, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, April 19, 1997 at Valley View Nursing Home in Berkeley Springs. He is the son of the late Charles Isaac Pentoney and Mary Jane Widmyer Pentoney. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Nease, Luray, VA; one son, Mike Pentoney, Berkeley Springs; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn A. Michael Pentoney in 1984; one son, Richard Pentoney; three sisters, Nettie Yost, Eva Everett and Jennie Cain; and six brothers, James, Emory, Raymond, John, William and Edgar Pentoney. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Spohrs Cross Roads, with the Rev. Wayne Frum and Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Interment was in Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery. Arrangements by Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs.8 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 February 1987.
- [S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 253.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 2 May 1984.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 23 April 1997.
Jennie Viola Pentoney1
F, b. 27 September 1910, d. 21 June 1963
| Birth* | Jennie Viola Pentoney was born on 27 September 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 113, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children plus daughter Eva and her family at home.1 |
| Married Name | As of 1 June 1929,her married name was Cain.3,4 |
| Marriage* | Jennie Viola Pentoney married Robert Samuel Cain, son of George Peter Dorse Cain and Mary Elizabeth (Ellen) Fritzman, on 1 June 1929 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. August Dotterman.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Jennie Viola Pentoney appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Isaac Pentoney; ED 33-1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 2 children and their families living with them.3 |
| Death* | Jennie Viola Pentoney died on 21 June 1963 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 52; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads.2 |
| Obit | Jennie Viola's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 July 1963:
Mrs. Jennie Viola Cain, of the Spohrs Cross Roads community, died at her home there Friday, June 21, 1963. Born in Morgan County, September 27, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Charles I. and Mary Jane Widmyer Pentoney. She was a member of the Mt. Zion EUB Church. Surviving are here husband, Robert S. Cain, two daughters, Mary Jo and Nancy Cain, at home; two sisters, Mrs. P. C. Yost and Mrs. R. E. Everett, Berkeley Springs; six brothers, Emory, Charles R., John, William, Edgar and Elmer Pentoney, Berkeley Springs. The body was removed from the Helsley Funeral Home to the church at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, for services conducted at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Church by the Rev. Carroll Jay. Burial was in the church cemetery.5 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 135.
- [S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 July 1963.