Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

John Woodrow Butts^1,2

M, b. 5 October 1908, d. 19 January 1994

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

John Woodrow Butts was born on 5 October 1908 at Grant, West Virginia.^1,3,4

Marriage*

He married Mae Catherine Cain, daughter of Allen Jerome Cain and Alice S. Linaweaver, on 26 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. S.D. Skelton.^1,2

Death*

John Woodrow Butts died on 19 January 1994 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 85.^4,5

Obit

John Woodrow's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 27 January 1994:

John Woodrow Butts, 85, of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, January 19, 1994, at the Morgan County War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. He was the son of the late John H. and Henrietta Stewart Butts. He attended Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church. He was a farmer in Morgan County all his life.
Surviving are one daughter, Violet C. Fox of Berkeley Springs; two sons; Lee Junior Butts of Martinsburg; John Glenroy Butts of Berkeley Springs; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Catherine Cain Butts in 1974. Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, at the Helsley Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Jackson officiating. Interment was in the Highland Ridge Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.⁵

Family

Mae Catherine Cain b. 4 Aug 1903, d. Aug 1975

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Allen Jerome Cain, 3 Feb 1938.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 192.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 192.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 27 January 1994.

Abraham Grindle^1,2,3

M, b. 5 May 1829, d. 21 January 1892

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

Abraham Grindle was born on 5 May 1829 at Ohio.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann Miller, daughter of Daniel Miller and Jane Johnson, on 29 August 1860 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2,3

Census*

Abraham Grindle appeared on the census of 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 59B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

He died on 21 January 1892 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 62; buried at the Akron Cemetery.^1,2,3

Family

Mary Ann Miller b. 26 Apr 1835, d. 21 Mar 1907

Children

Emma Grindle¹ b. 1863
John Grindle¹ b. 1868
Ina May Grindle² b. 23 May 1869, d. 9 Aug 1879
Ettie Grindle¹ b. 1874

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 39.

Emma Grindle¹

F, b. 1863

Father

Abraham Grindle¹ b. 5 May 1829, d. 21 Jan 1892

Mother

Mary Ann Miller¹ b. 26 Apr 1835, d. 21 Mar 1907

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

Emma Grindle was born in 1863 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Abraham Grindle; page 59B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John Grindle¹

M, b. 1868

Father

Abraham Grindle¹ b. 5 May 1829, d. 21 Jan 1892

Mother

Mary Ann Miller¹ b. 26 Apr 1835, d. 21 Mar 1907

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

John Grindle was born in 1868 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Abraham Grindle; page 59B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ettie Grindle¹

F, b. 1874

Father

Abraham Grindle¹ b. 5 May 1829, d. 21 Jan 1892

Mother

Mary Ann Miller¹ b. 26 Apr 1835, d. 21 Mar 1907

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

Ettie Grindle was born in 1874 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Abraham Grindle; page 59B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ina May Grindle¹

F, b. 23 May 1869, d. 9 August 1879

Father

Abraham Grindle¹ b. 5 May 1829, d. 21 Jan 1892

Mother

Mary Ann Miller¹ b. 26 Apr 1835, d. 21 Mar 1907

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

Ina May Grindle was born on 23 May 1869 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 9 August 1879 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 10; buried at the Akron Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Akron Cemetery.

Ada E. Wagener¹

F, b. 16 July 1886

Father

George D. Wagener¹ b. 1859

Mother

Rosa Shank¹ b. 1860

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

Ada E. Wagener was born on 16 July 1886 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Citations

[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

Claudia Christina Hovermale^1,2

F, b. 22 December 1892, d. 9 December 1965

Last Edited

6 Dec 2003

Birth*

Claudia Christina Hovermale was born on 22 December 1892 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Christian and Maria Harden Hovermale.¹

Married Name

As of 4 September 1915,her married name was Cain.^3,1,4

Marriage*

She married Charles Brenton Cain, son of Samuel Luther Cain and Mary E. Weber, on 4 September 1915 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. Brunk, United Brethren Church.^3,1,4

(Witness) Census

Claudia Christina Hovermale appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Brenton Cain; ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Claudia Christina Hovermale died on 9 December 1965 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 72; buried at the Highland Cemetery.¹

Obit

Claudia Christina's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 14 December 1965:

Mrs. Brenton Cain. Mrs. Claudie C. Cain, died December 9, 1965 in War Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient two weeks. Her husband, Brenton Cain, died in 1964. Born December 22, 1892, in Morgan County, daughter of Christian and Maria Harden Hovermale, she was a member of the Highland E.U.B. Church. Surviving are four sons--Oscar and Charles R., Berkeley Springs; Ralph E. and Joseph J., Martinsburg; two daughters, Mrs. William Clark, Berkeley Springs, and Mrs. Charles Lutman, Hancock, Md; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Henry, Berkeley Springs; one brother, Luther Hovermale, Berkeley Springs; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was removed from the Hunter to the Highland E.U.B. Church Sunday for services at 2 p.m., the Rev. Dr. James A. Swain officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.¹

Family

Charles Brenton Cain b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Children

Oscar Merial Cain^3,5 b. 22 Jan 1916, d. 8 Feb 1982
Julia Mariah Cain³ b. 18 Sep 1917, d. 12 Jan 1987
Charles Ray Cain³ b. 23 Jan 1919, d. 2 May 1979
Nellie Ivalee Cain³ b. 15 Jun 1921, d. 29 Oct 2011
Ralph Eldridge Cain³ b. 24 Jul 1923, d. 24 Jul 1991
Joseph Jennings Cain³ b. 1925
Fred Victor Cain^6,2 b. 24 Jun 1927, d. 5 Oct 1927
Richard David Cain^6,2 b. 28 Sep 1933, d. 21 Jun 1934

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 December 1965.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Book 2, page 310.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.

Oscar Merial Cain^1,2,3

M, b. 22 January 1916, d. 8 February 1982

Father

Charles Brenton Cain^1,2 b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Mother

Claudia Christina Hovermale^1,2 b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Oscar Merial Cain was born on 22 January 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Brenton Cain; ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Oscar Merial Cain married Mildred R. Clem between 1935 and 1945 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,4

Death*

Oscar Merial Cain died on 8 February 1982 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 66.^1,2,5

Obit

Oscar Merial's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 10 February 1982:

Oscar M. Cain, 422 Wilkes Street, Berkeley Springs, died Monday, February 8, 1982 at War Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County, January 22, 1916, he was the son of the late Charles Brent and Claudia Hovermale Cain. He was a retired line and field foreman for the Potomac Edison Company. He was a veteran of World War II and was in the invasion of Normandy, and served with the 30th Old Hickory Division.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred K. Clem, at home, one daughter, Mrs. Arlie R. (Kathy) Yost, Berkeley Springs; one son, Walter B. Cain, Berkeley Springs; and one step-son, Robert G. Clem, Arlington, Va; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Clark, Berkeley Springs and Mrs. Nellie Lutman, Hancock, Md; two brothers, Ralph Cain and Joseph Cain, both of Martinsburg. Services will be held at the Highland United Methodist Church, today, Wednesday, February 10, 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Edward Rogers. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley Funeral Home.⁵

Family

Mildred R. Clem b. 26 Nov 1919, d. 14 Oct 1996

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Oscar Cain, 10 February 1982.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 10 February 1982.

Julia Mariah Cain^1,2

F, b. 18 September 1917, d. 12 January 1987

Father

Charles Brenton Cain¹ b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Mother

Claudia Christina Hovermale¹ b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965

Last Edited

17 Jul 2004

Birth*

Julia Mariah Cain was born on 18 September 1917 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Brenton Cain; ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 6 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of between 1935 and 1945,her married name was Clark.^3,4

Marriage*

Julia Mariah Cain married William Clark between 1935 and 1945.^3,4

Death*

Julia Mariah Cain died on 12 January 1987 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 69; buried at Greenway Cemetery.^3,5

Obit

Julia Mariah's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 14 January 1987:

Julia M. Clark, 69, of 413 Laurel Ave., Berkeley Springs, died Monday, January 12, 1987, at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown. Born September 18, 1917, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Brenton and Claudia Christine Hovermale Cain. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Clark, September 4, 1986. She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church and had formerly worked at Interwoven Mills.
Surviving are a daughter, Iris Johnson, Hagerstown; a sister, Nellie Lutman, Hancock, Md; two brothers, Ralph E. Cain and Joseph J. Cain, both of Martinsburg; a granddaughter; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services are being held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 14, from the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, with the Rev. William Merki officiating.⁵

Family

William Clark b. 12 Nov 1914, d. 4 Sep 1986

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Claudie Cain, 14 December 1965.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 January 1987.

William Clark^1,2

M, b. 12 November 1914, d. 4 September 1986

Last Edited

17 Jul 2004

Birth*

William Clark was born on 12 November 1914 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

Marriage*

He married Julia Mariah Cain, daughter of Charles Brenton Cain and Claudia Christina Hovermale, between 1935 and 1945.^1,2

Death*

William Clark died on 4 September 1986 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 71.^1,2

Family

Julia Mariah Cain b. 18 Sep 1917, d. 12 Jan 1987

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Claudie Cain, 14 December 1965.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 4 September 1986.

Charles Ray Cain^1,2

M, b. 23 January 1919, d. 2 May 1979

Father

Charles Brenton Cain¹ b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Mother

Claudia Christina Hovermale¹ b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965

Last Edited

6 Dec 2003

Marriage*

Charles Ray Cain married Donna Jean Beddow at Morgan, West Virginia; 2nd marriage.³

Birth*

Charles Ray Cain was born on 23 January 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Death

Charles Ray Cain died on 24 April 1979 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 60; buried at the Highland Cemetery.³

Obit*

Charles Ray's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 2 May 1979:

Charles Ray Cain, 112 Duane Street, Berkeley Springs, was stricken at his work on Tuesday morning, April 24, 1979 and died at the Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. He was born in Morgan County on January 23, 1919, a son of the late Charles Brent and Claudia Hovermale Cain. Mr. Cain was a machine operator for the West Virginia State Road Commission and a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Donna Jean Beddow Cain, at the home; children from his first marriage includes three sons, Charles R. Cain, Jr., Bunker Hill; David R. Cain, Fort Bragg, N.C; Terry W. Cain, Fort Benning, Ga; one daughter, Sharon Cox, Berkeley Springs; four grandchildren. Stepchildren surviving are Michael Beddow and Dennis Beddow, David Golden and Terry Golden, all of Berkeley Springs; one step-grandchild; two sisters, Julia Clark, Berkeley Springs; Nellie Lutman, Hancock, Md; three brothers, Oscar Cain, Berkeley Springs; Ralph Cain and Joseph Cain, both of Martinsburg. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Highland United Methodist Church, the Rev. Ken Dyar officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, with military graveside rites. Arrangements were courtesy of Helsley Funeral Home.³

Family

Donna Jean Beddow b. bt 1920 - 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 2 May 1979.

Nellie Ivalee Cain^1,2

F, b. 15 June 1921, d. 29 October 2011

Father

Charles Brenton Cain¹ b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Mother

Claudia Christina Hovermale¹ b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Nellie Ivalee Cain was born on 15 June 1921 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of between 1938 and 1948,her married name was Lutman.^3,4

Marriage*

Nellie Ivalee Cain married Charles Ray Barker Lutman between 1938 and 1948.^3,4

Death*

Nellie Ivalee Cain died on 29 October 2011 at West Virginia at age 90.³

Obit

Nellie Ivalee's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 30 October 2011:
Nellie Ivalee Cain Lutman, 90, formerly of Hancock and a resident of Autumn Acres, Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. Born June 15, 1921 in Morgan County, she is the daughter of the late Charles Brenton and Claudia Hovermale Cain and the widow of Charles Ray Barker Lutman who died October 27, 1999. She was formerly employed by Interwoven Stocking Mills in Berkeley Springs and later with the former Hancock Motel in Hancock. She was a member of the Hancock United Methodist Church, Hancock. She is survived by one brother, Joseph Cain, Martinsburg, W.Va., nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. A service will be held Wednesday, November 2 at 11 a.m. at the Grove Funeral Home, Hancock, Rev. Duane Jensen will officiate. Burial will be in the Highland United Methodist Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.⁵

Family

Charles Ray Barker Lutman b. 18 Aug 1921, d. 27 Oct 1999

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Claudie Cain, 14 December 1965.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Highland, Morgan, West Virginia.

Charles Ray Barker Lutman^1,2

M, b. 18 August 1921, d. 27 October 1999

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Charles Ray Barker Lutman was born on 18 August 1921 at West Virginia.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Nellie Ivalee Cain, daughter of Charles Brenton Cain and Claudia Christina Hovermale, between 1938 and 1948.^1,2

Death*

Charles Ray Barker Lutman died on 27 October 1999 at Hancock, Washington, Maryland, at age 78; buried at Highland Cemetery in Morgan County.^1,2,3

Family

Nellie Ivalee Cain b. 15 Jun 1921, d. 29 Oct 2011

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Claudie Cain, 14 December 1965.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Highland, Morgan, West Virginia.

Ralph Eldridge Cain^1,2

M, b. 24 July 1923, d. 24 July 1991

Father

Charles Brenton Cain¹ b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Mother

Claudia Christina Hovermale¹ b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Ralph Eldridge Cain was born on 24 July 1923 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Death*

Ralph Eldridge Cain died on 24 July 1991 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 68; buried at the Pleasant View Memory Gardens.³

Obit

Ralph Eldridge's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 31 July 1991:

Ralph E. Cain, 68, of 247 Bernice Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 24, 1991 in the VA Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with Company B, 142nd Infantry, 36th Division, U.S. Army, as a staff sergeant. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for bravery. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. He was a member of Newton D. Baker Post 896, V.F.W; Berkeley Post 14, American Legion; Martinsburg Lodge 120, Loyal Order of Moose; former member of Pikeside Ruritan Club; and a member of the church and VA bowling leagues.
He is survived by two sons, Douglas Cain of Tarentum, Pa., and H. Dennis Cain of Louisville, Ky; one sister, Nellie Lutman of Hancock, Md; one brother, Joseph Cain of Martinsburg; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Edwin M. Wray and the Rev. Dr. Howard I. Fulk officiated. Burial was in Pleasant View memory Gardens with military graveside services by Newton D. Baker Post 896, VFW.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 31 July 1991.

Joseph Jennings Cain^1,2

M, b. 1925

Father

Charles Brenton Cain¹ b. 7 May 1886, d. 2 Oct 1964

Mother

Claudia Christina Hovermale¹ b. 22 Dec 1892, d. 9 Dec 1965

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Joseph Jennings Cain was born in 1925 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 56.

Ercel V. Cain¹

M, b. 1936

Father

Floyd Ernest Cain¹ b. 28 Aug 1890, d. 22 May 1952

Mother

Laura E. Fritzman¹ b. 16 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jan 1973

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Ercel V. Cain was born in 1936 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He 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.²

Marriage*

Ercel V. Cain married Geraldine Beddow between 1960 and 1965 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

(Witness) Obit

Ercel V. Cain witnessed the Obit of Geraldine Beddow on 13 June 1990 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Geraldine (Beddow) Cain, 50, of Martinsburg, died Tuesday, June 5, 1990, in City Hospital. Born May 13, 1940, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of Pearl (Householder) Beddow of Berkeley Springs and the late Ralph L. Beddow. She was a representative for Stanley Hoe Products, and was formerly employed with the Citizens National Bank in Berkeley Springs, and Century 21 Real Estate. She was a member of Charles Town Church of Christ.
Surviving are her husband, Ercel V. Cain; one daughter, Melody Lefebvre of Martinsburg; two sons, Rodney E. Cain of Morgantown and Andrew M. Cain of Martinsburg; two sisters, Mildred Courtney of Hancock and Cathy Keener of Greencastle, Pa; four brothers, Lloyd, Floyd and Walter Beddow, all of Berkeley Springs and Richard Beddow of Harpers Ferry; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home with Edwin Floyd and tom Miller officiating. Interment was in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery.⁴

Family

Geraldine Beddow b. 13 May 1940, d. 5 Jun 1990

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Floyd Cain, 22 May 1952.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 June 1990.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 June 1990.

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden^1,2

F, b. 24 October 1897, d. 30 November 1978

Last Edited

11 Nov 2003

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden was born on 24 October 1897 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of James and Annie McConaghay Harden.^1,2

Married Name

As of 30 April 1916,her married name was Cain.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Ernest James H. Cain, son of Charles W. Cain and Sarah "Teeny" (Christina) Michael, on 30 April 1916 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. C.H. Loyer, United Evangelical Church.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest James H. Cain; ED 3, sheet 6A, occupation dryer-sand mine, renting-$8 month, no radio, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden died on 30 November 1978 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; at Bond Secours Hospital, Baltimore, buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohrs Cross Roads.^1,2

Obit

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie)'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 6 December 1978:

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cain of Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, November 30 in the Bond Secours Hospital, Baltimore, Md. She was born in Morgan County on October 24, 1897, a daughter of the late James and Annie McConaghay Harden. Mrs. Cain was a member of the United Methodist faith. For many years she was employed at the Interwoven Mills in Berkeley Springs. Surviving are two sons, Boyd R. Cain, Lorain, Ohio; Calvin H. Cain, Baltimore, Md; two brothers, Wilbur E. Harden and Albert Harden, both of Berkeley Springs; 11 grand children; 21 great great children and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 2 at the Johnson Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs, with the Rev. Calvin S. Harden officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Zion cemetery at Sophrs Cross Roads.²

Family

Ernest James H. Cain b. Sep 1894, d. b 1978

Children

James W. S. Cain¹ b. 1916, d. b 1978
Boyd R. Cain¹ b. 2 Oct 1918, d. 5 Dec 1990
Calvin H. Cain¹ b. 26 Feb 1921, d. 11 May 1993

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 6 December 1978.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Book 2, page 348.

James W. S. Cain¹

M, b. 1916, d. before 1978

Father

Ernest James H. Cain¹ b. Sep 1894, d. b 1978

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden¹ b. 24 Oct 1897, d. 30 Nov 1978

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

James W. S. Cain was born in 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest James H. Cain; ED 3, sheet 6A, occupation dryer-sand mine, renting-$8 month, no radio, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

James W. S. Cain died before 1978; not listed as a survivor in mother's obituary.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Sarah Cain, 6 December 1978.

Boyd R. Cain¹

M, b. 2 October 1918, d. 5 December 1990

Father

Ernest James H. Cain¹ b. Sep 1894, d. b 1978

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden¹ b. 24 Oct 1897, d. 30 Nov 1978

Last Edited

4 Dec 2003

Birth*

Boyd R. Cain was born on 2 October 1918 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Boyd R. Cain died on 5 December 1990 at Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, at age 72.²

Obit

Boyd R.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 12 December 1990:

Boyd R. Cain, 72, of Lorain, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 5, 1990, at the Cleveland Clinic after a five-week illness. He was born October 2, 1918 in Berkeley Springs, and lived in Lorain the past 42 years. He worked 30 years at U.S. Steel's Lorain Works, retiring in 1978 as a metallurgy supervisor. He was a member of the Church of the Open Door, U.S. Steel's Management Club and the American Association of Retired Persons, Elyria. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Helen (nee Farlow); daughter, Peggy Ramirez of Lorain; sons Richard of Avon and Fred of Savannah, Ga; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a brother, Calvin Cain of Baltimore, Md. Services were held at Schwartz, Spencer & Boyer Home for Funerals, 1124 Fifth St., Lorain, Ohio, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, with the Rev. Darrell Farney officiating. Burial was in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Lorain.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 December 1990.

Calvin H. Cain¹

M, b. 26 February 1921, d. 11 May 1993

Father

Ernest James H. Cain¹ b. Sep 1894, d. b 1978

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harden¹ b. 24 Oct 1897, d. 30 Nov 1978

Last Edited

18 Apr 2003

Birth*

Calvin H. Cain was born on 26 February 1921 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Calvin H. Cain died on 11 May 1993 at Halethorpe, Baltimore, Maryland, at age 72.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Margaret Grove¹

F, b. May 1844

Last Edited

8 Dec 2003

Birth*

Margaret Grove was born in May 1844 at Morgan, Virginia; daughter of Elizabeth & Jno. W. Grove.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1863,her married name was Graham.²

Married Name

As of 19 November 1868,her married name was Graham.¹

Marriage*

She married George W. Graham, son of James Graham and Mary E. Wagener, on 19 November 1868 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Margaret Grove appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 139, occupation farm hand, renting, 2 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Margaret Grove appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 31A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Margaret Grove appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; ED 136, sheet 3A, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 32 years, 11 children, 10 living.⁴

Family

George W. Graham b. Nov 1846

Children

Anna Graham² b. 1865
Ollie L. Graham⁵ b. 19 Aug 1869
Emma T. Graham³ b. 21 May 1871
John W. Graham⁵ b. 4 Feb 1873
Aldora Sedella Graham⁵ b. 30 Jun 1875
Robert Newton Graham⁵ b. 8 Jul 1877
Fanny E.M. Graham⁵ b. 18 Nov 1879
Mary E. Graham⁵ b. 31 Aug 1882
Charles E. Graham⁵ b. 1 Jul 1884
Clara B. Graham⁵ b. 1 Jul 1886
Luther S. Graham⁴ b. Aug 1889

Citations

[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

Ollie L. Graham¹

F, b. 19 August 1869

Father

George W. Graham¹ b. Nov 1846

Mother

Margaret Grove¹ b. May 1844

Last Edited

22 Apr 2003

Birth*

Ollie L. Graham was born on 19 August 1869 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 139, occupation farm hand, renting, 2 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Ollie L. Graham appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 31A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 27 March 1889,her married name was Aulabaugh.⁴

Marriage*

Ollie L. Graham married Conway H. Aulabaugh on 27 March 1889 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁴

Family

Conway H. Aulabaugh b. 1859

Citations

[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.

John W. Graham¹

M, b. 4 February 1873

Father

George W. Graham¹ b. Nov 1846

Mother

Margaret Grove¹ b. May 1844

Last Edited

22 Apr 2003

Birth*

John W. Graham was born on 4 February 1873 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 31A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Citations

[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charlotte Plotner¹

F, b. April 1842

Last Edited

2 Feb 2004

Birth*

Charlotte Plotner was born in April 1842 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 10 November 1867,her married name was Gant.¹

Marriage*

She married Josephus Gant, son of John J. Gant and Eliza Matthews Wagener, on 10 November 1867 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Plotner appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Bath Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Josephus Gant; page 111, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Plotner appeared on the census of 1880 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Josephus Gant; page 4D, occupation laborer, 6 children at home.⁴

Census*

Charlotte Plotner appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 91, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 9 children, 6 living, 2 at home.²

Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, Ed 89, sheet 1B, widowed, owned home, granddaughter Nellie living with her.⁵

Family

Josephus Gant b. 1846, d. b 1900

Children

Mary F.(J.) Gant³ b. 1868
John W. Gant³ b. 14 Sep 1869, d. 2 Jun 1892
Eliza Ellen Gant⁴ b. 11 Apr 1872
Martha C. Gant b. 1874
Annie E. Gant+⁴ b. 1876
Katie M. Gant+¹ b. 16 Mar 1879, d. 13 Feb 1928
Samuel S. Gantt+² b. Oct 1881, d. 1956
Bertha C. Gant² b. Jul 1885

Citations

[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Aldora Sedella Graham^1,2

M, b. 30 June 1875

Father

George W. Graham¹ b. Nov 1846

Mother

Margaret Grove¹ b. May 1844

Last Edited

22 Apr 2003

Birth*

Aldora Sedella Graham was born on 30 June 1875 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 31A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Citations

[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Robert Newton Graham¹

M, b. 8 July 1877

Father

George W. Graham¹ b. Nov 1846

Mother

Margaret Grove¹ b. May 1844

Last Edited

8 Dec 2003

Birth*

Robert Newton Graham was born on 8 July 1877 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 31A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Robert Newton Graham appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; ED 136, sheet 3A, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 32 years, 11 children, 10 living.³

Citations

[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fanny E.M. Graham¹

F, b. 18 November 1879

Father

George W. Graham¹ b. Nov 1846

Mother

Margaret Grove¹ b. May 1844

Last Edited

8 Dec 2003

Birth*

Fanny E.M. Graham was born on 18 November 1879 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; page 31A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Fanny E.M. Graham appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Graham; ED 136, sheet 3A, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 32 years, 11 children, 10 living.³

Citations

[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Hiram Johnson¹

M, b. 1820, d. 11 September 1848

Father

John Johnson¹ b. bt 1770 - 1775, d. c Dec 1828

Mother

Phebe Prill¹ b. 31 Dec 1794, d. 28 Jun 1853

Last Edited

17 Mar 2004

Birth*

Hiram Johnson was born in 1820 at Johnsons Mill, Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Death*

He died on 11 September 1848 at Richland Twp., Darke, Ohio; buried at the Beamsville Cemetery, age at death 28 years.¹

Citations

[S425] DAR Fort Greenville Chapter, Darke County Cemetery Records, Beamsville Cemetery.