Lawson Driver1

M, b. between 1900 and 1910
Last Edited9 May 2003
Birth*Lawson Driver was born between 1900 and 1910.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Fay (Marty) Johnston, daughter of Roland Ellis Johnston and Margaret Ellen Brown, circa 1930.1 

Family

Margaret Fay (Marty) Johnston b. 30 May 1907, d. 8 May 1996

Citations

  1. [S685] Ralph Johnston, "Ancestral File of Ralph Johnston", Ancestral File.

John William Widmyer1,2

M, b. 28 January 1834, d. 29 December 1910
FatherReverend George Widmyer Sr.3,4 b. 5 Feb 1806, d. 9 Aug 1887
MotherMary Ann Grove b. 27 Jan 1811, d. 3 Mar 1890
Last Edited23 Nov 2006
Birth*John William Widmyer was born on 28 January 1834 at Virginia.1,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 District 42, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Reverend George Widmyer Sr.; page 108, occupation farmer, no real estate listed, 8 children at home, listed as "Whitmeyer."6 
Marriage*John William Widmyer married Mary Elizabeth Michael, daughter of Samuel Michael and Mariah Toland, on 28 January 1858 at Morgan, West Virginia.7,8 
CensusJohn William Widmyer appeared on the census of 1860 at District 4, Morgan, West Virginia, page 421, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1880 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, page 20B, farmer, 6 children at home.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 91, sheet 2B, occupation "retired life," owned real estate, married 42 years, 6 children, 5 living.9 
Census*He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation none, renting, married 51 years, 6 children, 5 living, lived next to George A. Widmyer.10 
Death*He died on 29 December 1910 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 76; buried at the Friendship United Brethren Cemtery.5 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Michael b. 30 Nov 1831, d. 4 Oct 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S711] Vidette Messenger, Various, page 15.
  3. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friendship United Brethren Cemetery.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  7. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friend United Brethren Cemetery.
  8. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary Elizabeth Michael1

F, b. 30 November 1831, d. 4 October 1912
FatherSamuel Michael2 b. 1802
MotherMariah Toland2,3 b. 1804
Last Edited14 Dec 2006
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Michael was born on 30 November 1831 at Virginia; daughter of John and Jane Sufferance Michael.1,4 
Married Name As of 28 January 1858,her married name was Widmyer.1,3 
Marriage*She married John William Widmyer, son of Reverend George Widmyer Sr. and Mary Ann Grove, on 28 January 1858 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Michael appeared on the census of 1860 District 4, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Widmyer; page 421, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.5 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Michael appeared on the census of 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Widmyer; page 20B, farmer, 6 children at home.6 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Michael appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Widmyer; ED 91, sheet 2B, occupation "retired life," owned real estate, married 42 years, 6 children, 5 living.7 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Michael appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Widmyer; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation none, renting, married 51 years, 6 children, 5 living, lived next to George A. Widmyer.8 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Michael died on 4 October 1912 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 80; buried at the Friendship United Brethren Cemetery.1 

Family

John William Widmyer b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friend United Brethren Cemetery.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  4. [S711] Vidette Messenger, Various, page 15.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.

Samuel Michael1

M, b. 5 January 1815, d. 20 September 1900
Last Edited2 Mar 2005
Birth*Samuel Michael was born on 5 January 1815 at Berkeley, Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Rhoda Rockwell, daughter of Tolbert Rockwell and Sarah Wicks, on 22 August 1840 at Morgan, West Virginia; Samuel Michael and Tolbert Rockwell, bondsmen.2,1,3 
CensusSamuel Michael appeared on the census of 13 August 1850 at District No. 42, Morgan, West Virginia, page 91b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1880 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, page 11C, occupation farmer, 2 children at home, both of his parents were born in Maryland.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 87, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 60 years, 10 children, 8 living, none at home, but several living nearby.5 
Death*He died on 20 September 1900 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 85; buried at Mt. Zion cemetery.1 

Family

Rhoda Rockwell b. 31 Aug 1822, d. 5 Feb 1901
Child

Citations

  1. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Rhoda Rockwell1,2,3

F, b. 31 August 1822, d. 5 February 1901
FatherTolbert Rockwell1 b. 5 Aug 1790, d. 7 Apr 1875
MotherSarah Wicks b. 15 Jan 1800, d. 21 Dec 1891
Last Edited14 Dec 2006
Birth*Rhoda Rockwell was born on 31 August 1822 at Morgan, Virginia.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 2 August 1840,her married name was Michael.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Samuel Michael on 22 August 1840 at Morgan, West Virginia; Samuel Michael and Tolbert Rockwell, bondsmen.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusRhoda Rockwell appeared on the census of 13 August 1850 District No. 42, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Michael; page 91b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusRhoda Rockwell appeared on the census of 1880 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Michael; page 11C, occupation farmer, 2 children at home, both of his parents were born in Maryland.4 
(Witness) CensusRhoda Rockwell appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Michael; ED 87, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 60 years, 10 children, 8 living, none at home, but several living nearby.5 
Death*Rhoda Rockwell died on 5 February 1901 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.1,2,3 

Family

Samuel Michael b. 5 Jan 1815, d. 20 Sep 1900
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery.
  3. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Samuel Michael1

M, b. 1802
Last Edited12 May 2003
Birth*Samuel Michael was born in 1802 at Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Mariah Toland on 23 November 1825 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 

Family

Mariah Toland b. 1804
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.

Mariah Toland1,2

F, b. 1804
Last Edited12 May 2003
Birth*Mariah Toland was born in 1804 at West Virginia.1,2 
Married Name As of 23 November 1825,her married name was Michael.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Michael on 23 November 1825 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 

Family

Samuel Michael b. 1802
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.

Cordelia Fritzman1

F, b. 1 May 1858, d. 28 May 1936
Last Edited6 Dec 2005
Birth*Cordelia Fritzman was born on 1 May 1858 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Gregory Fredman, b. Germany, and Rebecca Lutman, b. Morgan County.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 28 June 1882,her married name was Rankin.1 
Marriage*She married William Nicholas Rankin, son of Thomas James Rankin and Frances (Fannie) Caw, on 28 June 1882 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusCordelia Fritzman appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Nicholas Rankin; ED 88, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 7 children, 6 living.4 
(Witness) CensusCordelia Fritzman appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of William Nicholas Rankin; ED 114, sheet 10B, occupation sand mill, owned home, 2 children and 1 grandson at home.5 
Census*Cordelia Fritzman appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 33-3, sheet 12A, widowed, owned home valued at $2,000, 2 children and a grandson, George W. Leighty, at home.6 
DeathShe died on 25 May 1936 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at Greenway Cemetery.2 
Obit*Cordelia's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 28 May 1936:

Mrs. Cordelia Rankin, widow of the late William Rankin, died Monday, May 25, at the home of her son George in North Berkeley, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Rankin, born May 1, 1858, was aged 78 years and 24 days. Her husband preceded her in death 15 years ago.
Surviving the deceased are three sons: George, Arthur and John F., and two daughters, Mary and Mrs. Fred Sirbaugh. All of the children are living in this community. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the pastor Rev. J.R. Collis. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery.2 

Family

William Nicholas Rankin b. 19 Jun 1858, d. 8 Jan 1921
Children

Citations

  1. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 28 May 1936.
  3. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 7890.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
  8. [S538] Morgan Messenger, November 1977.
  9. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Eva Lois Hancher1

F, b. 6 December 1872, d. 26 October 1918
Last Edited25 May 2003
Birth*Eva Lois Hancher was born on 6 December 1872 at Pocahontas, Iowa.1 
Married Name As of 1 March 1905,her married name was Roush.1 
Marriage*She married George Alonzo Roush, son of Phillip Roush and Delilah E. Otto, on 1 March 1905 at Iowa.1 
(Witness) CensusEva Lois Hancher appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 Powhatan Twp., Pocahontas, Iowa, in the household of George Alonzo Roush; ED 192, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, renting, married 4 years, 1 child at home.2 
Death*Eva Lois Hancher died on 26 October 1918 at Pocahontas, Iowa, at age 45.1 

Family

George Alonzo Roush b. 8 Dec 1876, d. 22 Oct 1952
Child

Citations

  1. [S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Edna Marie Ham1

F, b. 1 December 1893, d. November 1958
Last Edited2 Nov 2006
Birth*Edna Marie Ham was born on 1 December 1893 at Rolfe, Pocahontas, Iowa.1 
Married Name As of circa 1921,her married name was Roush.1 
Marriage*She married George Alonzo Roush, son of Phillip Roush and Delilah E. Otto, circa 1921 at Pocahontas, Iowa; no marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusEdna Marie Ham appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Ellington Twp., Palo Alto, Iowa, in the household of George Alonzo Roush; ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, second marriage, 2 children this marriage and 2 stepchildren.2 
Death*Edna Marie Ham died in November 1958 at Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa, at age 64.1 

Family

George Alonzo Roush b. 8 Dec 1876, d. 22 Oct 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Betty Suzanne Roush1,2

F, b. June 1924, d. 1991
FatherGeorge Alonzo Roush1 b. 8 Dec 1876, d. 22 Oct 1952
MotherEdna Marie Ham1 b. 1 Dec 1893, d. Nov 1958
Last Edited15 May 2003
Birth*Betty Suzanne Roush was born in June 1924 at Plover, Pocahontas, Iowa.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Ellington Twp., Palo Alto, Iowa, in the household of George Alonzo Roush; ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, second marriage, 2 children this marriage and 2 stepchildren.1 
Death*Betty Suzanne Roush died in 1991.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S144] Antoinette Pike Hamilton Wm. & Mary Ross, "Ancestral File of Phillip Roush", Ancestral File.

Donald Roush1

M, b. 1926
FatherGeorge Alonzo Roush1 b. 8 Dec 1876, d. 22 Oct 1952
MotherEdna Marie Ham1 b. 1 Dec 1893, d. Nov 1958
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*Donald Roush was born in 1926 at Pocahontas, Iowa; or Palo Alto.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Ellington Twp., Palo Alto, Iowa, in the household of George Alonzo Roush; ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, second marriage, 2 children this marriage and 2 stepchildren.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Willy Mae Rice1

F, b. 19 September 1876, d. 29 December 1914
Last Edited14 Dec 2006
Birth*Willy Mae Rice was born on 19 September 1876 at West Virginia.1 
Married Name As of 5 June 1901,her married name was Johnson.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Vernon E. Johnson, son of John William Johnson and Elizabeth Bechtol, on 5 June 1901 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusWilly Mae Rice appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation fire insurance, owned home, married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living.2 
Death*Willy Mae Rice died on 29 December 1914 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 38; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.1 

Family

Vernon E. Johnson b. 22 May 1880, d. 4 Apr 1944
Child

Citations

  1. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenlawn Cemetery.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.

Virginia Johnson1

F, b. 28 May 1902, d. 15 September 1987
FatherVernon E. Johnson1 b. 22 May 1880, d. 4 Apr 1944
MotherWilly Mae Rice1 b. 19 Sep 1876, d. 29 Dec 1914
Last Edited17 Mar 2004
Birth*Virginia Johnson was born on 28 May 1902 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation fire insurance, owned home, married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living.1 
(Witness) CensusVirginia Johnson appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 114, sheet 4B, occupation apple orchardist, owned home, 2 children at home.3 
Married Name As of between 1921 and 1935,her married name was Gorrell.4 
Marriage*Virginia Johnson married Henry Gorrell between 1921 and 1935.4 
Death*Virginia Johnson died on 15 September 1987 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 85; buried at Greenway Cemetery.2,5 
ObitVirginia's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 7 October 1987:

Virginia E. Gorrell, 85, of Berkeley Springs died Thursday, October 1, 1987, at the Valley View Nursing Home. Born May 28, 1902, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Vernon E. and Willie Mae Rice Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church and the Morgan County Hospital Auxiliary and a charter member of the DAR in Berkeley Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry N. Gorrell in 1965.
Surviving are her stepmother, Ethel H. Johnson, Berkeley Springs; two brothers, Philip E. Johnson, Laurel, Miss., and John D. Johnson, Berkeley Springs; a niece; and three nephews. Services were held Monday, October 5, 2 p.m. at the Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, with the Rev. Thomas Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Greenway Cemetery.5 

Family

Henry Gorrell b. 1 Nov 1893, d. 7 Feb 1965

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 11 February 1965.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 7 October 1987.

Jeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman1,2,3

F, b. 3 August 1882, d. 26 October 1970
Last Edited15 May 2003
Birth*Jeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman was born on 3 August 1882 at Warfordsburg, Fulton, Pennsylvania; daughter of James and Mary Tote Slayman.3,2,1 
Married Name As of circa 1903,her married name was Johnson.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Ernest L. Johnson, son of John William Johnson and Elizabeth Bechtol, circa 1903.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusJeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest L. Johnson; ED 114, sheet 4B, occupation owner-garage, 2 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusJeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest L. Johnson; ED 2, sheet 10A, occupation none, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 2 son and 2 daughter in law at home.5 
Death*Jeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman died on 26 October 1970 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 88; buried at Greenway Cemetery.1,2,3 

Family

Ernest L. Johnson b. 17 Feb 1882, d. 24 Feb 1941
Children

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 29 October 1970.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Lewis E. (Ned) Johnson1

M, b. 24 January 1904, d. 17 February 1972
FatherErnest L. Johnson1 b. 17 Feb 1882, d. 24 Feb 1941
MotherJeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman1 b. 3 Aug 1882, d. 26 Oct 1970
Last Edited17 Mar 2004
Birth*Lewis E. (Ned) Johnson was born on 24 January 1904 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Jo Conway between 1920 and 1935.3 
(Witness) CensusLewis E. (Ned) Johnson appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest L. Johnson; ED 114, sheet 4B, occupation owner-garage, 2 children at home.4 
DeathLewis E. (Ned) Johnson died on 11 February 1972 at Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, at age 68; buried in Fairmont, West Virginia.5,2 
Obit*Lewis E. (Ned)'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 17 February 1972:

Attorney L. E. (Ned) Johnson was stricken and died unexpectedly in his office in Fairmont Friday, February 11. He was born in Berkeley Springs 68 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Johnson, N. Washington Street. He was a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Jo. Conway Johnson, at the home in Fairmont; one son William Johnson, affiliated with the College of Law of West Virginia University, and one brother, J. William Johnson, Palm Beach, Fla. Services and burial were conducted Sunday, February 13, in Fairmont.5 

Family

Mary Jo Conway b. bt 1900 - 1910

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, L. E. Johnson, 17 February 1972.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 February 1972.

John William Johnson1

M, b. 28 January 1909, d. 23 September 1977
FatherErnest L. Johnson1 b. 17 Feb 1882, d. 24 Feb 1941
MotherJeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman1 b. 3 Aug 1882, d. 26 Oct 1970
Last Edited17 Mar 2004
Birth*John William Johnson was born on 28 January 1909 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ernest L. Johnson; ED 114, sheet 4B, occupation owner-garage, 2 children at home.3 
Marriage*John William Johnson married Kathryn Taylor circa 1928.4 
Census*John William Johnson appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 2, sheet 10A, occupation bank clerk, Kathryn taught school, no children; living with father.4 
(Witness) ObitHe witnessed the Obit of Kathryn Taylor on 16 February 1977 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Mrs. Kathryn Taylor Johnson, 70, of Palm Beach, Fla., died Sunday morning in the West Palm Beach Hospital of an illness of short duration. Mrs. Johnson was born in Minneapolis, Minn., August 4, 1906, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Roland Taylor, and received her early education there. Later she was graduated from West Virginia University and then moved to Berkeley Springs where she taught English and Journalism at the high school.
She married J. William Johnson of Berkeley Springs and the coupled lived her until moving to Florida several years ago. While in Berkeley Springs they resided in what was known as the "Johnson House" on North Washington Street. This structure is currently occupied by the Town of Bath. In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John C. (Rolly) Hawkins of Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y; three granddaughters, Kathy King, Mary Louise and Missy Hawkins. An elder daughter, Barbara, preceded her mother in death.
Friends were received by the family at the Hunter Funeral Home Tuesday evening. Services are scheduled for today, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., from St. Mark's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jack Bird officiating. Interment will be in Greenway Cemetery.5 
Death*John William Johnson died on 23 September 1977 at Manhasset, Nassau, New York, at age 68; buried at Greenway Cemetery.6 
ObitJohn William's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 28 September 1977:

J. William Johnson, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died Friday, September 23 in Manhasset, N.Y. A member of one of Morgan County's oldest families, he was born in Berkeley Springs January 25, 1909, a son of Ernest L. and Jeanette Slayman Johnson.
Several generations of the Johnson family occupied the ancestral home on North Washington Street built by Johnson's grandfather, John William Johnson, and occupied last by Mrs. Ernest Johnson. It was purchased from the Johnson family by the Town of Bath and has become the town's municipal building.
He was graduated from Berkeley Springs High School and owned and operated Berkeley Springs' only theatre. He was assistant cashier at Citizens National Bank and a member of the Berkeley Springs Young Men's Business Club which produced the Tomato Festival. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife, the former Kathryn Taylor, of Minneapolis, Minn., preceded him in death.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John C. Hawkins, of Manhasset, and three granddaughters. A daughter, Mrs. Barbara Taylor Kipe, preceded him in death, as did his only brother, Atty. Lewis E. Johnson, of Fairmont. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 26, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Berkeley Springs by Rev. Jack O. Bird, with burial in Greenway Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Hunter Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church Altar Guild in Berkeley Springs.6 

Family

Kathryn Taylor b. 4 Aug 1906, d. 16 Feb 1977
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 February 1977.
  6. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 28 September 1977.
  7. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Kathryn Johnson, 1 February 1977.

Ethel Melcora Harmison1,2,3

F, b. 30 October 1895, d. 10 July 1991
Last Edited11 Nov 2003
Birth*Ethel Melcora Harmison was born on 30 October 1895 at Morgan, West Virginia.1,2,4 
Married Name As of 24 August 1916,her married name was Johnson.1,2,5 
Marriage*She married Vernon E. Johnson, son of John William Johnson and Elizabeth Bechtol, on 24 August 1916 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by John L. Johnston, minister, First Episcopal Church.1,2,5 
(Witness) CensusEthel Melcora Harmison appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 114, sheet 4B, occupation apple orchardist, owned home, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusEthel Melcora Harmison appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 2, sheet 2B, occupation bank president, owned home valued at $25,000, radio, 3 children at home.6 
Death*Ethel Melcora Harmison died on 10 July 1991 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 95; buried at Greenway Cemetery.7,4 
ObitEthel Melcora's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 11 July 1991:

Ethel H. Johnson, 95, or Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday in City Hospital. Born Oct. 30, 1895, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Morgan S. and Martha P. (Thompson) Harmison. She was a graduate of Fairmont State College. She was a former Morgan County school teacher, where she assisted with the Morgan County Mental Health Program. She was a former owner of the Johnson Insurance Agency; and a member of the Berkeley Springs Women's Club, which she assisted in establishing. She was a member of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where she had been very active.
Surviving are two sons, Philip E. Johnson of Laurel, Miss., and John David Johnson of Berkeley Springs; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon E. Johnson, in 1944; six sisters; one son, Rich M. Johnson; and three brothers. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Smith, assisted by Rev. Hennis Fox officiating. Interment will be in Greenway Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from7 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Sunday.8 

Family

Vernon E. Johnson b. 22 May 1880, d. 4 Apr 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Vernon Johnson, 6 April 1944.
  3. [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Book 2, page 408.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 11 July 1991.
  5. [S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Book 2, page 368.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S538] Morgan Messenger, abr 11 July 1991.

Richard M. Johnson1

F, b. 22 January 1919, d. 22 May 1985
FatherVernon E. Johnson1 b. 22 May 1880, d. 4 Apr 1944
MotherEthel Melcora Harmison1 b. 30 Oct 1895, d. 10 Jul 1991
Last Edited11 Nov 2003
Birth*Richard M. Johnson was born on 22 January 1919 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 114, sheet 4B, occupation apple orchardist, owned home, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusRichard M. Johnson appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 2, sheet 2B, occupation bank president, owned home valued at $25,000, radio, 3 children at home.3 
Death*Richard M. Johnson died on 22 May 1985 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 66.2,4 
ObitRichard M.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 30 May 1985:

Richard Morgan Johnson, 66, of 513 Cornelius Avenue, Berkeley Springs, died on Wednesday, May 22, 1985 at Morgan County War Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. He had been flown to Morgantown for hospitalization on May 12 and had returned home on May 20. Mr. Johnson was affiliated with Morgan County War Memorial Hospital since it began in 1947. He was the hospital's first administrator (1947-1953) and was president of the board of directors from 1963 until 1984. He was retired director of personnel/employee benefits of Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation. He was active in the Republican Party on both local and state levels, and was former county chairman.
He was a member of the Morgan County Historical Society, board member of the Museum of Berkeley Springs, member of the Chamber of Commerce, member of the Board of Visitors of West Virginia University School of Business and Economics, and a member of the WVU Alumni Association. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He was a member of the V.F.W., and American Legion Post #60, and a past post commander. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.s. Navy as an aviator, retiring from active duty as lieutenant commander.
Born January 22, 1919 in Morgan County, he was the son of Ethel M. Harmison Johnson of Berkeley Springs, and the late Vernon E. Johnson. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ann Chambers Johnson, at home; a daughter, Jo Mullendore, Boonsboro, Md; two sons, Cmdr. J. Michael Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla., and D. Christopher Johnson, Las Vegas, Nev; a half-sister, Virginia Gorrell, Berkeley Springs; two brothers, Philip E. Johnson, Laurel, Miss., and J. David Johnson, Berkeley Springs; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Lt. Richard M. Johnson, jr. who was killed in Korea on the DMZ in 1968.
Memorial services were held Saturday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Bishop Richard J. Wood officiating. Burial was in Greenway Cemetery with full military rites. Arrangements were by Hunter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Rescue Squad.4 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 30 May 1985.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 July 1968.

Kathryn Taylor1,2

F, b. 4 August 1906, d. 16 February 1977
Last Edited15 May 2003
Birth*Kathryn Taylor was born on 4 August 1906 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.1,3 
Married Name As of circa 1928,her married name was Johnson.1 
Marriage*She married John William Johnson, son of Ernest L. Johnson and Jeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman, circa 1928.1 
(Witness) CensusKathryn Taylor appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William Johnson; ED 2, sheet 10A, occupation bank clerk, Kathryn taught school, no children; living with father.1 
DeathKathryn Taylor died on 13 February 1977 at Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, at age 70.4 
Obit*Kathryn's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 16 February 1977:

Mrs. Kathryn Taylor Johnson, 70, of Palm Beach, Fla., died Sunday morning in the West Palm Beach Hospital of an illness of short duration. Mrs. Johnson was born in Minneapolis, Minn., August 4, 1906, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Roland Taylor, and received her early education there. Later she was graduated from West Virginia University and then moved to Berkeley Springs where she taught English and Journalism at the high school.
She married J. William Johnson of Berkeley Springs and the coupled lived her until moving to Florida several years ago. While in Berkeley Springs they resided in what was known as the "Johnson House" on North Washington Street. This structure is currently occupied by the Town of Bath. In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John C. (Rolly) Hawkins of Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y; three granddaughters, Kathy King, Mary Louise and Missy Hawkins. An elder daughter, Barbara, preceded her mother in death.
Friends were received by the family at the Hunter Funeral Home Tuesday evening. Services are scheduled for today, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., from St. Mark's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jack Bird officiating. Interment will be in Greenway Cemetery.4 

Family

John William Johnson b. 28 Jan 1909, d. 23 Sep 1977
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, J. William Johnson, 28 September 1977.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, John W. Johnson, 28 September 1977.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 February 1977.
  5. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Kathryn Johnson, 1 February 1977.
  6. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.

Barbara Johnson1,2

F, b. 10 September 1931, d. 30 June 1970
FatherJohn William Johnson1,2 b. 28 Jan 1909, d. 23 Sep 1977
MotherKathryn Taylor1,2 b. 4 Aug 1906, d. 16 Feb 1977
Last Edited17 Mar 2004
Birth*Barbara Johnson was born on 10 September 1931 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
Death*She died on 30 June 1970 at age 38; buried at Greenway Cemetery; married name Kipe.1,2 
ObitBarbara's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 2 July 1970:

Mrs. Barbara Taylor Johnson Kipe, 38, died Tuesday, June 30, 1:40 p.m. in St. Alban's Naval Hospital, Long Island, N.Y., following an illness of six weeks. Born September 10, 1931, she was a native of Morgan County and the daughter of J. William and Kathryn McCrea Johnson, formerly of Berkeley Springs, now of Palm Beach Fla.
Mrs. Kipe received her early schooling in Berkeley Springs, attended Greenbrier Preparatory School in Lewisburg and completed two years of study at West Virginia University. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Commander-ret. Richard E. Kipe, Douglaston, Long Island, N.Y; one daughter, Kathryn McCrea King, of Winston-Salem, N.C; one sister, Mrs. John Hawkins, Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ernest L. Johnson, Berkeley Springs.
Services will be conducted Friday, 2:00 p.m. from the Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. E. Spencer Gilley officiating. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Marks Altar Guild Memorial Fund, Miss Etta Enroughty, treasurer, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.3 

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Kathryn Johnson, 1 February 1977.
  2. [S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 2 July 1970.

Mary Jo Conway1

F, b. between 1900 and 1910
Last Edited15 May 2003
Birth*Mary Jo Conway was born between 1900 and 1910.1 
Married Name As of between 1920 and 1935,her married name was Johnson.1 
Marriage*She married Lewis E. (Ned) Johnson, son of Ernest L. Johnson and Jeannette S. (Janetta) Slayman, between 1920 and 1935.1 

Family

Lewis E. (Ned) Johnson b. 24 Jan 1904, d. 17 Feb 1972

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, L. E. Johnson, 17 February 1972.

Richard M. Johnson Jr.1

M, b. 17 February 1945, d. 10 July 1968
MotherRichard M. Johnson1 b. 22 Jan 1919, d. 22 May 1985
Last Edited17 Mar 2004
Birth*Richard M. Johnson Jr. was born on 17 February 1945 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Death*He died on 10 July 1968 at Korea at age 23.1 
ObitRichard M.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 25 July 1968:

First Lieutenant Richard Johnson Killed in Korean Skirmish, July 10. Leads Unit Near Demilitarized Zone
Last Thursday afternoon the community was shocked to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Johnson, Sr., Berkeley Springs, had been informed that their eldest son First Lieutenant Richard M. Johnson, Jr., 23, was killed in Korea on July 10. "Rick," as the First Lieutenant was known here, was reported to have been leading an infantry unit near the Demilitarized Zone at about dusk when he was killed in a fire fight by friendly forces. He was due to return to the United States June 20 after serving 13 months in Korea and was scheduled for discharge in March 1969.
A 1966 graduate of West Virginia University, with an AB Degree in history, he received an Army Reserve Commission and volunteered for infantry service overseas the day of his graduation. While a student at the university he received recognition as a Distinguished Military Student in Advanced ROTC, was a member of Scabbard and Blade, Military Honorary, and received an honor commendation in summer camp at Indiantown Gap, Pa. With the 8th Infantry Battalion. He was also on the WVU wrestling squad, a member of Phi Sigma Kappa social fraternity, chaplain of Inter-Fraternity Council, manager of the Roundtable Clothing Store in Morgantown and a member of the Downtown Action Council there.
He was born in Elkins January 17, 1945, was a member of the Episcopal Church here where he served as an acolyte and graduated from Berkeley Springs High in 1962. He starred in football and wrestling and received All State Honorable Mention in football in his senior year. He was also voted "Best All Around" by his class.
He married the former Laural Jane Howery Beckley, June 3, 1967 and left for Korea June 27 that same year where he was in command of all 2nd Division Quick Reaction Forces along the DMZ from October until his death. He received three commendations for service above and beyond the call of duty during his Korean assignment.
Survivors, in addition to his wife and parents are one sister, Miss Jo C. Johnson, a senior at WVU, and two brothers, John Michael, a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary who will enter military service in the fall and David Christopher who was graduated from Berkeley Springs High School this year.
The body will arrive at the Hunter Funeral Home this evening (Thursday) and remain there until time for services at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at St. mark's Episcopal Church, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Kuhn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 7:00 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Greenway Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Memorial Fund, or the St. Mark's Episcopal Church Altar Guild Fund.1 

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 July 1968.

Henry Gorrell1

M, b. 1 November 1893, d. 7 February 1965
Last Edited15 May 2003
Birth*Henry Gorrell was born on 1 November 1893 at Darlington, Harford, Maryland.1 
Marriage*He married Virginia Johnson, daughter of Vernon E. Johnson and Willy Mae Rice, between 1921 and 1935.1 
Death*Henry Gorrell died on 7 February 1965 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at Greenway Cemetery, former mayor of Berkeley Springs.1 

Family

Virginia Johnson b. 28 May 1902, d. 15 Sep 1987

Citations

  1. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 11 February 1965.

Philip E. Johnson1

M, b. 11 June 1920, d. 30 January 1997
FatherVernon E. Johnson1 b. 22 May 1880, d. 4 Apr 1944
MotherEthel Melcora Harmison1 b. 30 Oct 1895, d. 10 Jul 1991
Last Edited12 Dec 2003
Birth*Philip E. Johnson was born on 11 June 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 2, sheet 2B, occupation bank president, owned home valued at $25,000, radio, 3 children at home.1 
Residence*Philip E. Johnson lived on 30 May 1985 at Laurel, Jones, Mississippi.3 
Death*He died on 30 January 1997 at Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, at age 76; buried at Hillside Cemetery, Cuero, Texas.4 
ObitPhilip E.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 February 1997:

Philip E. Johnson, 76, Laurel, MS, formerly of Berkeley Springs, died on January 30, 1997 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. He served in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of Dixie Gulf Club. He retired as district manager of Entex Gas Company in Laurel.
He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Johnson, Laurel; one brother, John David Johnson, Berkeley Springs; three nephews and one niece. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 3, at the Hillside Cemetery in Cuero, TX, with Rev. John VanDeusen officiating. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Memory Chapel Funeral Home, Laurel, handled the arrangements.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Richard Johnson, 30 May 1985.
  4. [S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 February 1997.

John David Johnson1

M, b. 1925
FatherVernon E. Johnson1 b. 22 May 1880, d. 4 Apr 1944
MotherEthel Melcora Harmison1 b. 30 Oct 1895, d. 10 Jul 1991
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*John David Johnson was born in 1925 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Vernon E. Johnson; ED 2, sheet 2B, occupation bank president, owned home valued at $25,000, radio, 3 children at home.1 
Residence*John David Johnson lived on 5 February 1997 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S538] Morgan Messenger, Philip Johnson, 5 February 1997.

Sarah P. Burch1

F, b. 12 September 1868, d. 5 March 1869
FatherSamuel E. Burch1 b. 10 Jan 1836
MotherSarah Hoover1 b. 16 Jul 1840, d. 26 Sep 1868
Last Edited15 May 2003
Birth*Sarah P. Burch was born on 12 September 1868 at Miami, Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 5 March 1869 at Miami, Indiana; buried at Five Corners Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Five Corners Cemetery.