Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Elizabeth Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 1907, d. circa 1958

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Elizabeth Ruppenthal was born in 1907 at West Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1927,her married name was Pentoney.¹

Marriage*

She married John Earl Pentoney, son of Charles Isaac Pentoney and Mary Jane Widmyer, circa 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia; marriage record at Vol. 3, page 479.^1,3

Death*

Elizabeth Ruppenthal died circa 1958.²

Family

John Earl Pentoney b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 23 Aug 1966

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, John Pentoney, 25 August 1966.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records).

Frieda S. Cain¹

F, b. 27 March 1906, d. 15 November 1916

Father

George Peter Dorse Cain¹ b. 21 Jul 1865, d. 13 Jan 1944

Mother

Mary Elizabeth (Ellen) Fritzman¹ b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 31 Dec 1953

Last Edited

4 Dec 2003

Birth*

Frieda S. Cain was born on 27 March 1906 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Peter Dorse Cain; ED 83, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 5 children, 5 living.¹

Death*

Frieda S. Cain died on 15 November 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 10; age 11.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records, courthouse index.

Laura E. Fritzman^1,2

F, b. 16 February 1895, d. 28 January 1973

Father

John William Fritzman³ b. 23 May 1872, d. 19 Feb 1952

Mother

Agnes Elizabeth Henry⁴ b. 21 Jan 1876, d. 4 May 1955

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Laura E. Fritzman was born on 16 February 1895 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,5

Married Name

As of 21 February 1915,her married name was Cain.^6,7

Marriage*

She married Floyd Ernest Cain, son of Samuel Luther Cain and Mary E. Weber, on 21 February 1915 at Spohrs Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. J. L. Smith.^6,7

(Witness) Census

Laura E. Fritzman appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Fritzman; ED 2, sheet 7A , occupation cutting timber, renting-$15 month, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Laura E. Fritzman appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Ernest Cain; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 7 children at home.¹

Census*

Laura E. Fritzman and Floyd Ernest Cain 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.⁸

Obit*

Laura E.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 28 January 1973:

Mrs. Laura Ann Cain, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, June 23, at the home of her daughter, in Baltimore, Md. She was born in Morgan County February 16, 1895, daughter of William ad Agnes Elizabeth Henry Fritzman. Her husband, Floyd preceded her in death.
She is survived by six sons, Ercel, Virgil D., Stanley and Cletus, all of Berkeley Springs and Raymond and Glenn, Baltimore; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Montgomery, Baltimore, and Mrs. Gladys Douglas, Hagerstown, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Henry and Mrs. George Fields, both of Berkeley Springs; nine brothers, McKinley and Charles Fritzman, Berkeley Springs; Warner, Fairmont; Dewey, Smithfield, Pa; Brent, Rosby Rocks; Walter and Floyd, both of Moundsville; 22 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services were conducted Wed., June 27 at Highland United Methodist Church by Rev. William Sansom, with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Hunter Funeral Home.⁵

Family

Floyd Ernest Cain b. 28 Aug 1890, d. 22 May 1952

Children

Raymond F. Cain⁶ b. 31 Jan 1916, d. 11 May 1996
Lawrence E. Cain⁶ b. 1917, d. 16 Nov 1944
Helen F. Cain¹ b. 12 May 1920, d. 12 Apr 1998
Hammond L. Cain⁹ b. 22 May 1922, d. 23 May 1923
Virgil D. Cain¹ b. 5 Jul 1923, d. 22 Nov 2001
Stanley L. Cain¹ b. 1 Nov 1925, d. 31 Mar 2005
Zella Ruth Cain⁹ b. 26 Mar 1929, d. 27 May 1929
Gladys V. Cain¹ b. 1930
Glenn R. Cain¹ b. 1930
Ercel V. Cain² b. 1936

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Floyd Cain, 22 May 1952.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 21 February 1952.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 May 1955.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 28 January 1973.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 275.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.

Raymond F. Cain¹

M, b. 31 January 1916, d. 11 May 1996

Father

Floyd Ernest Cain² b. 28 Aug 1890, d. 22 May 1952

Mother

Laura E. Fritzman² b. 16 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jan 1973

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Raymond F. Cain was born on 31 January 1916 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Ernest Cain; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 7 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Raymond F. Cain married Freda Adaline Hovermale between 1935 and 1945 at West Virginia.⁴

(Witness) Census

Raymond F. Cain appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Ernest Cain and Laura E. Fritzman; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation saw mill owner, owned home valued at $800, 7 children.⁵

Death*

Raymond F. Cain died on 11 May 1996 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 80.³

Obit

Raymond F.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 15 May 1996:

Raymond Floyd "Butch" Cain, 80, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, May 11, 1996 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg. Born January 31, 1916 in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Floyd Ernest and Laura Ann Fritzman Cain. He was of the Protestant faith. He retired in 1980 as an inspector with Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Md. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the AARP. He was a member of Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post #60, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1483, and Risinger-Stotler VFW #4019, all of Berkeley Springs.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Lee Pelekakis and Barbara Ellen Starkey, both of Baltimore, Md; two sisters, Helen F. Montgomery, Berkeley Springs, and Gladys V. Douglas, Falling Waters; five brothers, Virgil D. Cain, Stanley L. Cain, Glenn R. Cain, and L. Cletus Cain, all of Berkeley Springs, and Ercel V. Cain, Martinsburg; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Adeline Hovermale Cain on June 4, 1980; one sister, Zella Ruth Cain; and two brothers, Hammond L. Cain and Lawrence E. Cain. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 306 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, with Pastor Wayne Frum officiating. Interment with military graveside honors was in Highland Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.⁶

Family

Freda Adaline Hovermale b. 25 Aug 1924, d. 4 Jun 1980

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 11 June 1980.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 May 1996.

Lawrence E. Cain¹

M, b. 1917, d. 16 November 1944

Father

Floyd Ernest Cain² b. 28 Aug 1890, d. 22 May 1952

Mother

Laura E. Fritzman² b. 16 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jan 1973

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Lawrence E. Cain was born in 1917 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Floyd Ernest Cain; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 7 children at home.¹

Death*

Lawrence E. Cain died on 16 November 1944 at Germany; buried at the Highland Cemetery.^3,4

Obit

Lawrence E.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 7 December 1944:

Staff Sergeant Lawrence E. Cain and Staff Sergeant Robert B. Wise have been killed in action in Europe. The former, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cain, Route 2, Berkeley Springs, was killed in Germany November 16 while serving with an infantry regiment. He entered the Army November 7, 1942 and received his training at Fort Thomas, Ky., and Fort Bragg, N.C. He left for overseas service in March 1943 and was wounded July 25, 1943 in North Africa. He was wounded a second time, July 28, 1943 in France and spent until October 6 in a hospital in England.
Besides his parents the following brothers and sisters survive: T/4 Raymond F. Cain, U.S. Army, Virgil D. Cain, U.S. Navy, both in the Pacific; Mrs. Helen Montgomery and Stanley Cain, of Baltimore; Gladys, Glenn, Cletus and Ercel, at home.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 December 1944.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 7 December 1944.

Edna Pearl Merchant

F, b. 14 April 1903, d. 3 March 1978

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Edna Pearl Merchant was born on 14 April 1903 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Edward and Emma Ellen Myers Merchant.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 23 December 1920,her married name was Cain.^4,5

Marriage*

She married Harley Wesley Cain, son of William Zecharaih Cain and Alice Virginia Swaim, on 23 December 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. J.H. Brunk.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Edna Pearl Merchant appeared on the census of April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harley Wesley Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 1 child at home.⁴

Death*

Edna Pearl Merchant died on 3 March 1978 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, at age 74; buried at the Highland Cemetery, Morgan County, WV.^1,2,6

Obit

Edna Pearl's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 8 March 1978:

Mrs. Edna Cain, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, March 4 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Born in Morgan County April 14, 1903, she was the daughter of Edward and Emma Ellen Myers Merchant. Her husband, Harley Cain, died in 1972.
She is survived by one son, Roscoe Cain, of Berkeley Springs; three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Helsley Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs, where there will be viewing from noon Wednesday (today) until time of services at the funeral home Thursday, March 9 at 2: p.m., at the Johnson Funeral Home in Paw Paw with the Rev. Calvin Harden and Pastor Oliver Cartwright officiating. Interment was in the Woodrow Cemetery. Mrs. Cain had been making her home with her niece, Mrs. Evaline Taylor in California.³

Family

Harley Wesley Cain b. 23 Aug 1894, d. 26 Nov 1972

Child

Roscoe Tobias Cain b. 5 Jan 1928, d. 13 Oct 1997

Citations

[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, 8 March 1978.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 135.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Roscoe Tobias Cain

M, b. 5 January 1928, d. 13 October 1997

Father

Harley Wesley Cain b. 23 Aug 1894, d. 26 Nov 1972

Mother

Edna Pearl Merchant b. 14 Apr 1903, d. 3 Mar 1978

Last Edited

12 Dec 2003

Birth*

Roscoe Tobias Cain was born on 5 January 1928 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harley Wesley Cain; ED 33-1, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 1 child at home.¹

Death*

Roscoe Tobias Cain died on 13 October 1997 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 69.^2,3

Obit

Roscoe Tobias's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 15 October 1997:

Roscoe Tobias Cain, 69, Berkeley Springs, died Monday, October 13, 1997, at the home of his companion, Anna R. Michael, while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born January 5, 1928, in Berkeley Springs, he was the son of the late Harley Wesley and Edna P. Merchant Cain. He was a member of Johnsontown Bible Church, Hedgesville. He had worked as a school bus driver in Morgan County for several years. He also worked at Southern States in Hancock, MD as an oil burner repairman and in later years was self-employed. Surviving are his companion of 14 years, Anna R. Michael, at home; two sons, James L. Householder and Lenue Tobias Cain, Berkeley Springs; four daughters, Nancy A. Spielman, Linda K. Stotler, and Evelene Virginia Rhodes, all of Berkeley Springs, and Doris Jean Finn, Wilmington, NC; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on October 16, 1997, at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 14 October 1997.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 October 1997.

Samuel Emory Harden¹

M, b. 23 May 1892, d. 11 May 1974

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Samuel Emory Harden was born on 23 May 1892 at West Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lillian Edna Cain, daughter of George Peter Dorse Cain and Mary Elizabeth (Ellen) Fritzman, circa 1911 at West Virginia.^1,3

Census*

Samuel Emory Harden appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 113, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 11 May 1974 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.²

Family

Lillian Edna Cain b. 23 Jun 1892, d. 21 Feb 1955

Children

Jessie Elizabeth Harden¹ b. 12 Jun 1912, d. 6 Feb 1998
Dorse James Harden⁵ b. 19 Jan 1916, d. 29 Aug 1997
Katherine Minnie Harden⁶ b. 6 Jul 1918, d. 5 Oct 1967
Robert Paul Harden⁷ b. 6 Apr 1931, d. 4 Aug 1997

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Obituary of Dorse James Harden, died 29 Aug 1997.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt August 29, 1997.
[S1] Census of Population 1928.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, James Harden, abt 30 August 1997.

Dorse James Harden¹

M, b. 19 January 1916, d. 29 August 1997

Father

Samuel Emory Harden¹ b. 23 May 1892, d. 11 May 1974

Mother

Lillian Edna Cain¹ b. 23 Jun 1892, d. 21 Feb 1955

Last Edited

4 Dec 2003

Birth*

Dorse James Harden was born on 19 January 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Emory Harden; ED 113, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Dorse James Harden appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Emory Harden; ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

Death*

Dorse James Harden died on 29 August 1997 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at the Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.¹

Obit

Dorse James's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 30 August 1997:

Dorse James "Dudy" Harden, 81, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, August 29, 1997 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg. Born January 19, 1916 in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Samuel Emery and Lillie Edna Cain Harden. He was of the Protestant faith. He attended the New Hope School. He worked at Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation, Berkeley Springs. He then worked, until his retirement in 1981, with Seely Pine Furniture, Berkeley Springs. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. from November 18, 1942 until being honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on March 11, 1946 at Fort Meade, MD. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. He was a member of Risinger-Stotler VFW Post #4019, Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post #60, Morgan County Chapter #34, DAV, and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1483, all in Berkeley Springs. He served for many years as a loyal and faithful member of the Tri-State Honor Guard.
Surviving are one sister, Jessie Elizabeth Harden, Berkeley Springs; three nieces; three great-nieces and two great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Minnie Maiden and one brother, Robert Paul Harden. Funeral services with military honors provided by the Tri-State Honor Guard were conducted at 2 PM on Sunday, August 31, at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 306 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, with the Rev. Rodney C. Truax officiating. Private burial was in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.⁴

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt August 29, 1997.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 30 August 1997.

Jessie Elizabeth Harden¹

F, b. 12 June 1912, d. 6 February 1998

Father

Samuel Emory Harden¹ b. 23 May 1892, d. 11 May 1974

Mother

Lillian Edna Cain¹ b. 23 Jun 1892, d. 21 Feb 1955

Last Edited

17 Jul 2004

Birth*

Jessie Elizabeth Harden was born on 12 June 1912 at Berkeley, West Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Emory Harden; ED 113, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Jessie Elizabeth Harden appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Emory Harden; ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Jessie Elizabeth Harden died on 6 February 1998 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 85; buried at the Harden Family Cemetery at New Hope.^2,3

Obit

Jessie Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 11 February 1998:

Jessie Elizabeth Harden, 85, Berkeley Springs, WV, died Friday, February 6, 1998 at the home of her caregiver, Evelyn L. Harden. Born June 12, 1912 in Berkeley County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Emory and Lillie Edna Cain Harden. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Berkeley Springs.
Surviving are three nieces; three great nieces; and two great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Maiden and two brothers, Robert Paul Harden and Dorse James Harden. Funeral services will b e conducted on Saturday, February 14 with the Rev. Henry L. Fisher officiating. Interment will be in the Harden Family Cemetery, New Hope.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 11 February 1998.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Katherine Minnie Harden¹

F, b. 6 July 1918, d. 5 October 1967

Father

Samuel Emory Harden² b. 23 May 1892, d. 11 May 1974

Mother

Lillian Edna Cain² b. 23 Jun 1892, d. 21 Feb 1955

Last Edited

31 Oct 2004

Birth*

Katherine Minnie Harden was born on 6 July 1918 at West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Emory Harden; ED 113, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Katherine Minnie Harden appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Emory Harden; ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Katherine Minnie Harden appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Ray Leroy Whaley.⁴

Married Name

As of between 1935 and 1945,her married name was Maiden.⁵

Marriage*

Katherine Minnie Harden married Marvin Maiden between 1935 and 1945; divorced.⁵

Death

Katherine Minnie Harden died on 27 September 1967 at Laurel, Prince Georges, Maryland, at age 49; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.³

Obit*

Katherine Minnie's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 October 1967:

Services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion E.U.B. church for Mrs. Katherine M. Maiden, of Laurel, Md., who died September 27 in Prince Georges Hospital there where she was admitted following a stroke at her home. Edwin Floyd, pastor of the Church of Christ, conducted the services. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Maiden was born in Morgan County, July 6, 1918, daughter of Emory Harden, of Berkeley Springs, and the late Mrs. Lilly Cain Harden. Surviving with her father are her husband, Marvin Maiden, Sr., and one step-son, Marvin Maiden, Jr., both at the home in Laurel; one sister, Miss Jessie Harden, and two brothers, Dorse and Robert P. Harden, all of Berkeley Springs. Local arrangements were by the Helsley Funeral Home.³

Family

Marvin Maiden b. bt 1915 - 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1928.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 October 1967.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Minnie Maiden, 5 Oct 1967.

Robert Paul Harden¹

M, b. 6 April 1931, d. 4 August 1997

Father

Samuel Emory Harden¹ b. 23 May 1892, d. 11 May 1974

Mother

Lillian Edna Cain¹ b. 23 Jun 1892, d. 21 Feb 1955

Last Edited

17 Jul 2004

Birth*

Robert Paul Harden was born on 6 April 1931 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Death*

He died on 4 August 1997 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 66; buried at the Harden Family Cemetery at New Hope.^2,3

Obit

Robert Paul's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 6 August 1997:

Robert Paul Harden, 66, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, August 4, 1997 at Morgan County Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. Born April 6, 1931 in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Samuel Emory and Lillie Edna Cain Harden. He had served as a Morgan County Fire Warden. He retired in 1987 after years of service as a sand tester with Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation, Berkeley Springs. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Evelyn Leona Ganoe Harden, at home, three daughters, Tresa Ann Goodman, Frederick, MD, Mary Ellen Harden and April Naomi Harden, both of Berkeley Springs; one sister, Jessie Elizabeth Harden, Berkeley Springs; one brother, Dorse James Harden, Berkeley Springs, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 7 with the Rev. Henry L. Fisher officiating. Interment with military graveside honors will be in the Harden Family Cemetery, New Hope, WV.³

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, James Harden, abt 30 August 1997.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 6 August 1997.

Hannah Knife¹

F, b. 1832

Father

Jonathan Knife Sr.¹ b. 16 Apr 1808, d. 8 Feb 1883

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 4 May 1813, d. 18 Nov 1869

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

Hannah Knife was born in 1832 at Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jonathan Knife Sr.; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,200, 5 children at home; Jonathan Jr. lived next door.¹

Married Name

As of 23 August 1851,her married name was North.^2,3

Marriage*

Hannah Knife married Jonathan North on 23 August 1851 at Miami, Ohio.^2,4

Family

Jonathan North b. c 1830

Child

Mahala A. North+ b. 7 Mar 1858, d. 2 Jun 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates, Mahala's death certificate.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S2148] State of Ohio, Ohio Deaths & Burials 1854-1997.

David Knife¹

M, b. 1835

Father

Jonathan Knife Sr.¹ b. 16 Apr 1808, d. 8 Feb 1883

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 4 May 1813, d. 18 Nov 1869

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

David Knife was born in 1835 at Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jonathan Knife Sr.; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,200, 5 children at home; Jonathan Jr. lived next door.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Henry Knife¹

M, b. 1836

Father

Jonathan Knife Sr.¹ b. 16 Apr 1808, d. 8 Feb 1883

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 4 May 1813, d. 18 Nov 1869

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

Henry Knife was born in 1836 at Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Rachel Knife¹

F, b. 1839

Father

Jonathan Knife Sr.¹ b. 16 Apr 1808, d. 8 Feb 1883

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 4 May 1813, d. 18 Nov 1869

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

Rachel Knife was born in 1839 at Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Ann Knife¹

F, b. 1842

Father

Jonathan Knife Sr.¹ b. 16 Apr 1808, d. 8 Feb 1883

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 4 May 1813, d. 18 Nov 1869

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

Ann Knife was born in 1842 at Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Michael Knife Jr.

M, d. 1827

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Marriage*

Michael Knife Jr. married Elizabeth Thomas circa 1785.¹

Death*

Michael Knife Jr. died in 1827 at Miami, Ohio.¹

Family 1

Elizabeth Thomas

Children

Jacob Knife² b. 1784
Elizabeth Knife+ b. 13 Apr 1790, d. 1 Oct 1874

Family 2

Child

Jonathan Knife Sr.+ b. 16 Apr 1808, d. 8 Feb 1883

Citations

[S539] Jr. Floyd Kessler, "Knife Family Email," e-mail to Al Field, 9 Novemember 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elizabeth Thomas¹

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Married Name

As of circa 1785,her married name was Knife.¹

Marriage*

Elizabeth Thomas married Michael Knife Jr. circa 1785.¹

Family

Michael Knife Jr. d. 1827

Children

Jacob Knife² b. 1784
Elizabeth Knife+ b. 13 Apr 1790, d. 1 Oct 1874

Citations

[S539] Jr. Floyd Kessler, "Knife Family Email," e-mail to Al Field, 9 Novemember 2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Jacob Knife¹

M, b. 1784

Father

Michael Knife Jr.¹ d. 1827

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

Jacob Knife was born in 1784 at Maryland.¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 30 September 1850 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 144b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Charlotte M. Wagner¹

F, b. 15 July 1901, d. 5 August 1989

Father

Charles W. Wagner¹ b. 16 Jun 1874, d. 23 Dec 1903

Mother

Letha E. Keesecker¹ b. 3 May 1878, d. 8 Jan 1966

Last Edited

14 Apr 2003

Birth*

Charlotte M. Wagner was born on 15 July 1901 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 15 July 1901, Charlotte M. Wagner was also known as Charlotte M. Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Letha E. Keesecker; ED 84, sheet 1A, occupation none, widowed, 2 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1923,her married name was Raab.^2,3,4

Marriage*

Charlotte M. Wagner married Joseph Raab circa 1923.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

Charlotte M. Wagner appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Montclair, Essex, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Raab; ED 550, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-vacuum cleaner, renting-$30 month, 2 children at home.⁴

Death*

Charlotte M. Wagner died on 5 August 1989 at Caldwell, Essex, New Jersey, at age 88.²

Family

Joseph Raab b. 20 Oct 1898, d. 27 Jul 1988

Children

Joseph B. Raab Jr.⁴ b. 1 Sep 1923, d. 8 Dec 2001
Audrey Raab⁴ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Letha Foltz, abt 10 Jan 1966, page 333.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Emma L. Trieschman^1,2

F, b. December 1859, d. 10 October 1925

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

Emma L. Trieschman was born in December 1859 at Indiana.³

Married Name

As of 14 February 1889,her married name was Caw.^3,4

Marriage*

She married Daniel Webster Caw, son of George F. Caw and Mary Ann Curtis, on 14 February 1889 at Montgomery, Ohio.^3,4

(Witness) Death

Emma L. Trieschman witnessed the death of Daniel Webster Caw on 17 June 1893 at Montgomery, Ohio; probably buried at Woodland Cemetery.^3,5

Census*

Emma L. Trieschman appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 65, sheet 8B, occupation housework, widowed, 2 children 2 living.³

Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 95, sheet 7A, occupation private housework, Margaret was a stenographer at a register works; widowed, 2 children, 2 living with her and 2 roomers.⁶

Death*

She died on 10 October 1925 at Montgomery, Ohio, at age 65; buried at the Woodland Cemetery, section 105, lot 2620.⁷

Family

Daniel Webster Caw b. 1861, d. 17 Jun 1893

Children

Margaret Louisa Caw³ b. 12 May 1890, d. 15 Jul 1952
John Webster Caw³ b. 26 May 1892, d. 2 Sep 1957

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record of her daughter Margaret Louisa Caw Ridenour.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, TMG Trieschman Data.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery.

Margaret Louisa Caw¹

F, b. 12 May 1890, d. 15 July 1952

Father

Daniel Webster Caw² b. 1861, d. 17 Jun 1893

Mother

Emma L. Trieschman² b. Dec 1859, d. 10 Oct 1925

Last Edited

25 Jul 2004

Birth*

Margaret Louisa Caw was born on 12 May 1890 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Emma L. Trieschman; ED 65, sheet 8B, occupation housework, widowed, 2 children 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Margaret Louisa Caw appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Emma L. Trieschman; ED 95, sheet 7A, occupation private housework, Margaret was a stenographer at a register works; widowed, 2 children, 2 living with her and 2 roomers.⁴

Married Name

As of 27 June 1923,her married name was Ridenour.³

Marriage*

Margaret Louisa Caw married Calvin Howe Ridenour on 27 June 1923.³

Death*

Margaret Louisa Caw died on 15 July 1952 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, at age 62; buried 18 July 1952 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale.^5,3

Family

Calvin Howe Ridenour b. 21 Aug 1853, d. 1 Nov 1948

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, Film 458370.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

John Webster Caw¹

M, b. 26 May 1892, d. 2 September 1957

Father

Daniel Webster Caw² b. 1861, d. 17 Jun 1893

Mother

Emma L. Trieschman² b. Dec 1859, d. 10 Oct 1925

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

John Webster Caw was born on 26 May 1892 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Emma L. Trieschman; ED 65, sheet 8B, occupation housework, widowed, 2 children 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

John Webster Caw appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Emma L. Trieschman; ED 95, sheet 7A, occupation private housework, Margaret was a stenographer at a register works; widowed, 2 children, 2 living with her and 2 roomers.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 John Webster Caw registered for the draft at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; at the time, he was employed by A.A. Simmonds and Sons as a shipping clerk, married.⁵

DraftWW11*

In 1942 John Webster Caw registered for the draft at West Milton, Miami, Ohio; at the time, he was employed by Frigidaire Corp. in Dayton, wife Olive.⁶

Death*

He died on 2 September 1957 at Ohio at age 65; buried at the Woodland Cemetery, section 105, lot 2620.⁷

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland, interment no. 67554.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Woodland Cemetery, interment no. 67554.

Dorse Elwood Caw¹

M, b. 1861, d. 17 January 1948

Father

William H. Caw¹ b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes¹ b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

24 Nov 2018

Birth*

Dorse Elwood Caw was born in 1861 at Miami, Ohio; no further record until 1890 in Arkansas.²

(Witness) Probate

He witnessed the probate of the estate of Sophia Wagener on 8 November 1864 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; John Knife, Administrator, names Ann Eliza Knife, Sarah A. Fleece, Elizabeth Roderick, George Caw, William Caw, Sarah Danes and Enoch D. Caw(?)³

Moved*

Dorse Elwood Caw moved to Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, circa 1888.⁴

Marriage*

He married Mrs. Amanda Roberts on 18 September 1890 at Lawrence, Arkansas.⁵

Census

Dorse Elwood Caw appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, ED 77, sheet 12A, occupation railroad inspector, owned home, living with his wife and her two sons, his sister Caroline and her son Webster.⁶

Census*

He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Black Rock Twp., Lawrence, Arkansas, ED 74, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, widowed, boarding with Elisha Cross family.⁶

Marriage*

He married Fannie Cross on 4 November 1921 at Lawrence, Arkansas.^7,8

Census

Dorse Elwood Caw appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Black Rock Twp., Lawrence, Arkansas, ED 38-7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children, one lodger.⁷

Death*

He died on 17 January 1948 at Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas; probably buried at the Oak Forest Cemetery, Black Rock, Arkansas.^9,10

Family 1

Mrs. Amanda Roberts b. 16 Aug 1853, d. 8 Dec 1916

Family 2

Fannie Cross b. 27 Aug 1870, d. 20 Jun 1959

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S581] Probate Records of Sophia Wagener Caw Million 04048 (Book B1, page 152).
[S677] "Military File of William Skillen", Affidavit of D.E. Caw.
[S679] Catherine Richey and Susan Hilburn, Lawrence County, Arkansas Marriages, Book J, page 409.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S582] Nancy Matthews, Cemetery Records of Lawrence County, Arkansas, Oak Forest Cemetery, Black Rock, Arkansas.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index, Cert. 1602, Volume 9, Rolle 1948.

Eli Roderick¹

M, b. 1852

Father

Daniel Roderick¹ b. 28 Aug 1821, d. 30 Jun 1900

Mother

Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Caw¹ b. 1823, d. bt 1881 - 1900

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

Eli Roderick was born in 1852 at Union Twp., Delaware, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 August 1860 Union Twp., Delaware, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 449, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Eli Roderick appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 440b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children and a boarder at home; record is indexed as "Rhoderick."²

(Witness) Census

Eli Roderick appeared on the census of 1880 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 384A, occupation farmer, 3 sons at home; LDS index is "Rudric."³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sophia E. Roderick

F, b. 1859

Father

Daniel Roderick b. 28 Aug 1821, d. 30 Jun 1900

Mother

Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Caw b. 1823, d. bt 1881 - 1900

Last Edited

9 Nov 2002

Birth*

Sophia E. Roderick was born in 1859 at Union Twp., Delaware, Indiana.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 August 1860 Union Twp., Delaware, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 449, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Sophia E. Roderick appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 440b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children and a boarder at home; record is indexed as "Rhoderick."²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

George H. Roderick^1,2

M, b. 14 July 1865

Father

Daniel Roderick^1,2 b. 28 Aug 1821, d. 30 Jun 1900

Mother

Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Caw^1,2 b. 1823, d. bt 1881 - 1900

Last Edited

10 Nov 2002

Birth*

George H. Roderick was born on 14 July 1865 at Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana; 1900 census says April 1965.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 440b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children and a boarder at home; record is indexed as "Rhoderick."¹

(Witness) Census

George H. Roderick appeared on the census of 1880 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Daniel Roderick; page 384A, occupation farmer, 3 sons at home; LDS index is "Rudric."³

Marriage*

George H. Roderick married Bessie Rains on 19 March 1900 at Blackford, Indiana.^4,5

Census*

George H. Roderick appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, ED 29, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, widowed, living with his father.⁴

Family

Bessie Rains b. 1877

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S516] Wilma Iris Stirnitzke, "Ancestral File of Elizabeth (Caw) Roderick", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Blackford County, Blackford Historical Society.

Bessie Rains^1,2

F, b. 1877

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

Bessie Rains was born in 1877; may be Bessie Rhines, b. 1877, who appeared in the 1880 Blackford County census; George was reported as widowed in the 1900 census.^1,2

Married Name

As of 19 March 1900,her married name was Roderick.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George H. Roderick, son of Daniel Roderick and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Caw, on 19 March 1900 at Blackford, Indiana.^1,2

Family

George H. Roderick b. 14 Jul 1865

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Blackford County, Blackford Historical Society.

Sarah Elizabeth Miller¹

F, b. October 1858

Last Edited

10 Nov 2002

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born in October 1858 at Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 7 May 1883,her married name was Roderick.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Roderick, son of Daniel Roderick and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Caw, on 7 May 1883 at Blackford, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Caste

Sarah Elizabeth Miller belonged to the ED 29, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living caste on 20 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of John Roderick; ED 15, sheet 11A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 28 years, 7 children, 6 living, all 6 at home.³

(Witness) Census

Sarah Elizabeth Miller appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Washington Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of John Roderick; ED 15, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, 5 sons at home, all of age and "working out" as farmers.³

Family

John Roderick b. 22 Oct 1851, d. 17 Dec 1920

Children

Sylvester Roderick¹ b. Feb 1884
Jesse E. Roderick¹ b. Dec 1886
Blanche P. Roderick¹ b. Aug 1888
Joseph Roderick¹ b. Jun 1891
John R. Roderick¹ b. Nov 1894
Frederick P. Roderick¹ b. Dec 1897, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Cecil Abner Roderick³ b. 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Blackford County, Blackford Historical Society.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.