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John W. Waugh¹

M, b. 26 April 1863, d. 15 January 1940

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

11 Mar 2004

Birth*

John W. Waugh was born on 26 April 1863 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 Bath Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 113, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John W. Waugh appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

John W. Waugh married Georganne (Annie) Barker on 2 March 1886 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁵

Census*

John W. Waugh appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 87, sheet 1A, occupation teamster-sawmill, renting, married 14 years, 7 children, 5 living; his brother Charley was listed in his household as well as his father's.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 April 1910 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 85, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 12 children, 7 living.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 3 February 1920 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 115, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, Jack was only child with him; age given incorrectly as 50.⁸

Death*

He died on 15 January 1940 at Sir Johns Run, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 76; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^9,3

Obit

John W.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 18 January 1940:

On Monday afternoon at 3:45 John W. Waugh, aged 76 years, 8 months and 19 days, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martin L. Miller, near Sir Johns Run, death being due to a heart attack. In recent years he had suffered several such attacks but recovered. During the past several years he made his home with the Millers on their farm. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Hunter Funeral home conducted by Rev. F. G. Senger of the United Brethren church, and interment was in Greenway cemetery.
The deceased, who was a native of Morgan county, is survived by the following children: Mrs. M. L. Miller, Walter Waugh, Mrs. Thomas Shade and James B. Waugh, seven brothers and sisters and 22 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boggs of Dundalk, Md., were here to attend the funeral.⁹

Family

Georganne (Annie) Barker b. Oct 1870

Children

Daniel L. Waugh+⁶ b. 27 Jun 1887, d. 18 Aug 1925
William Waugh⁶ b. May 1889, d. 1929
Pearl Emma Waugh⁶ b. Apr 1894
Arch Lewis Waugh+⁶ b. 23 May 1898, d. 26 Jun 1923
Walter C. Waugh⁶ b. Apr 1899
Rebecca Virginia Waugh+⁷ b. 18 Sep 1902, d. Nov 1985
Jack Waugh⁷ b. 1907

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 January 1940.

Sarah Emily Waugh¹

F, b. 28 July 1868, d. 13 December 1951

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

4 Nov 2003

Birth*

Sarah Emily Waugh was born on 28 July 1868 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 Bath Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 113, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah Emily Waugh appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 1 July 1885,her married name was Michael.⁵

Marriage*

Sarah Emily Waugh married Christopher Columbus Michael on 1 July 1885 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁵

(Witness) Census

Sarah Emily Waugh appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Christopher Columbus Michael; ED 88, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah Emily Waugh appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Christopher Columbus Michael; ED 85, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁷

Death

Sarah Emily Waugh died on 12 December 1951 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 83; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^8,3

Obit*

Sarah Emily's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 13 December 1951:

Mrs. Sarah Emily Michael, 83, widow of the late Christopher C. Michael, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. George Didawick, Wednesday evening. Born in Morgan county, she was a daughter of the late George L., and Nancy Dawson Waugh.
Surviving are two sons, Charles W. Michael, Berkeley Springs and Roy L. Michael, Gore, Va; two brothers, Samuel Waugh and Charles O. Waugh, Berkeley Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Mellott, Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Clarence Stotler, Berkeley Springs; sixteen grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hunter Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl C. Bateman officiating. Burial will be in Greenway Cemetery.⁹

Family

Christopher Columbus Michael b. 29 Sep 1858, d. 6 Jun 1936

Children

Charles Walter Michael⁷ b. 13 Jun 1886, d. 27 Jan 1964
Roy Luther Michael+⁷ b. Jul 1887, d. 17 Dec 1959
John R. Michael⁷ b. Oct 1889, d. 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 Decembe 1951.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 December 1951.

Rachel A. Waugh¹

F, b. 1869

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

4 Nov 2003

Birth*

Rachel A. Waugh was born in 1869 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 Bath Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 113, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Rachel A. Waugh appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 19 January 1888,her married name was Fisher.³

Marriage*

Rachel A. Waugh married Andrew F. Fisher, son of Andrew M. Fisher and Mary F. Fleece, on 19 January 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

(Witness) Death

Rachel A. Waugh witnessed the death of Andrew F. Fisher in 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.⁴

Married Name

As of 2 September 1894,her married name was Michael.³

Marriage*

Rachel A. Waugh married John R. Michael on 2 September 1894 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

Family 1

Andrew F. Fisher b. 1864, d. 1893

Family 2

John R. Michael b. 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.

James William Lutman^1,2

M, b. 1848, d. 23 October 1928

Father

Lewis Lutman³ b. 1809, d. 4 Aug 1889

Mother

Sarah Ann Dawson^4,3 b. 26 Jul 1814, d. 1 Apr 1885

Last Edited

6 Dec 2005

Birth*

James William Lutman was born in 1848 at Virginia; date of birth unknown on death certificate; age given as about 82, which would be 1846.^5,2,6

Marriage*

He married Sarah Ann Waugh, daughter of William Oliver Waugh and Emmaline C. Henry, on 20 June 1870 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Census*

James William Lutman appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 at Bath Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, page 116, occupation laborer, living with Sarah's parents, just married.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, page 14A, occupation laborer, 2 children at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 30 years, 6 children, 3 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 84, sheet 5A, occupation sand mine, renting, married 38 years, 6 children, 3 living.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 115, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-sand mine, 1 son at home.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 23 October 1928 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹¹

Family

Sarah Ann Waugh b. 8 Aug 1852, d. 16 Nov 1928

Children

Thomas S. Lutman⁷ b. 1 Apr 1871, d. 5 Mar 1927
Laura E. Lutman⁷ b. 1877
George W. Lutman+⁸ b. 22 May 1888, d. 13 Dec 1930
Foster Boyd Lutman+ b. 30 Apr 1893, d. 27 Jan 1947

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 114.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Lutman Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 13363.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics.

Thomas S. Lutman¹

M, b. 1 April 1871, d. 5 March 1927

Father

James William Lutman¹ b. 1848, d. 23 Oct 1928

Mother

Sarah Ann Waugh¹ b. 8 Aug 1852, d. 16 Nov 1928

Last Edited

6 Dec 2005

Birth*

Thomas S. Lutman was born on 1 April 1871 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James William Lutman; page 14A, occupation laborer, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Thomas S. Lutman appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James William Lutman; ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 30 years, 6 children, 3 living.⁴

Marriage*

Thomas S. Lutman married Margaret Brakeall in 1910.⁵

Census

Thomas S. Lutman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 84, sheet 2b, occupation sand miner, renting, just married, lived next to Anna Brakeall.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 115, sheet 2B, occupation sand mine, no children.⁶

Death*

He died on 5 March 1927 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 55; of influenza and tuberculosis; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^7,3

Family

Margaret Brakeall b. 1884

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 2384.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.

Laura E. Lutman¹

F, b. 1877

Father

James William Lutman¹ b. 1848, d. 23 Oct 1928

Mother

Sarah Ann Waugh¹ b. 8 Aug 1852, d. 16 Nov 1928

Last Edited

5 Nov 2003

Birth*

Laura E. Lutman was born in 1877 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James William Lutman; page 14A, occupation laborer, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Belle Waugh¹

F, b. June 1871, d. 1946

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

21 Mar 2004

Birth*

Mary Belle Waugh was born in June 1871 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 5 June 1889,her married name was Barker.³

Marriage*

Mary Belle Waugh married Uberto G. (U.S.A.) Barker on 5 June 1889 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Belle Waugh appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Uberto G. (U.S.A.) Barker; ED 88, sheet 13A, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 10 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Mary Belle Waugh died in 1946; buried at the Greenway Cemetery; no obituary found.⁵

Family

Uberto G. (U.S.A.) Barker b. 28 Oct 1869, d. 22 Jan 1903

Children

Pearl A. Barker⁴ b. Feb 1893
William R. Barker⁴ b. Sep 1896
Mathias H. Barker⁴ b. Sep 1898

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway cemetery.

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie) Waugh^1,2

F, b. May 1873, d. 7 July 1949

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

4 Nov 2003

Birth*

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie) Waugh was born in May 1873 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 25 December 1888,her married name was Young.⁵

Marriage*

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie) Waugh married John T. Young on 25 December 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁵

(Witness) Census

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie) Waugh appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John T. Young; ED 87, sheet 1A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

(Witness) Census

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie) Waugh appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John T. Young; ED 114, sheet 13B, occupation tippleman-sand mill, owned home, 2 children at home.⁷

Census*

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie) Waugh appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 3, sheet 15A, occupation at home, widowed, owned home valued at $1,000, radio, 1 son at home.⁸

Death

She died on 3 July 1949 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 76; buried at the Greenway Cemetery; marker transcription is 1945.^4,3

Obit*

Frances Elizabeth (Fannie)'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 7 July 1949:

Mrs. Frances E. Young, 76, widow of John T. Young, died Sunday evening, July 3 in King's Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg, where she had been a patient about a month. She was the daughter of the late George and Maude Waugh, of near Berkeley Springs.
Surviving are four sons and two daughters-Elmer, George, Arick and Frank, all of Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Anna Unger, Hancock, Md., and Mrs. Sarah Youngblood, Berkeley Springs. She also leaves two brothers and three sisters-Samuel and Charles Waugh, Mrs. Emma Michael and Mrs. Clarence Stotler, Berkeley Springs; and Mrs. Edna Mellott, Cumberland, Md. Here husband died about 25 years ago. She was a member of Duckwall Presbyterian Church.⁴

Family

John T. Young b. Aug 1865, d. 1 Feb 1924

Children

Elmer W. Young+⁹ b. Dec 1889, d. 11 Jan 1952
George William Young+⁶ b. 1 Jun 1892, d. 30 Sep 1968
Anna Young⁶ b. May 1895
Arick H. Young+⁶ b. 29 Mar 1898, d. 11 Feb 1974
Sarah E. Young⁹ b. 1905
Franklin E. Young⁹ b. 23 May 1909, d. 9 Sep 1962

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, George Wm. Young, 3 October 1968.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 7 July 1949.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Clara Ella Waugh¹

F, b. March 1876, d. between 1913 and 1919

Father

George Luther Waugh² b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson² b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Clara Ella Waugh was born in March 1876 at Morgan, West Virginia; 1885 according to 1880 census.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 23 November 1890,her married name was Walls.³

Marriage*

Clara Ella Waugh married Thomas Walls on 23 November 1890 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

(Witness) Census

Clara Ella Waugh appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Walls; ED 88, sheet 13B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Clara Ella Waugh appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Walls; ED 87, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 10 children, 7 living.⁵

Death*

Clara Ella Waugh died between 1913 and 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia; no subsequent record youngest children were living with siblings in 1920; no cemetery record found.

Family

Thomas Walls b. bt 1865 - 1870, d. bt 1913 - 1917

Children

John W. Walls+^4,6 b. May 1891
George Walls+⁴ b. 29 Apr 1896, d. 7 Jun 1926
Lillie May Walls^6,4 b. 20 Apr 1898
Grace Walls⁵ b. 1900
Russell Walls+⁵ b. 1903
Ralph Walls⁵ b. 1904
Roy Walls⁵ b. 1907
Chester Walls⁷ b. 1912

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George W. Waugh¹

M, b. May 1875

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

4 Nov 2003

Birth*

George W. Waugh was born in May 1875 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

George W. Waugh appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; ED 88, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 12 children, 10 living.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Charles A. Waugh¹

M, b. April 1879

Father

George Luther Waugh² b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson² b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

4 Nov 2003

Birth*

Charles A. Waugh was born in April 1879 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; page 20A, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Charles A. Waugh appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; ED 88, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 12 children, 10 living.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Edna M. Waugh¹

F, b. April 1881

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

21 Mar 2004

Birth*

Edna M. Waugh was born in April 1881 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; ED 88, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

Married Name

As of 24 April 1901,her married name was Yost.²

Marriage*

Edna M. Waugh married George W. Yost on 24 April 1901 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

Edna M. Waugh appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George W. Yost; ED 81, sheet 14A, occupation sand mill, renting, married 9 years, 3 children, 2 living, listed as "George of John."³

Married Name

As of between 1911 and 1929,her married name was Malott.⁴

Marriage*

Edna M. Waugh married Edward Malott between 1911 and 1929.⁴

(Witness) Census

Edna M. Waugh appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, in the household of Edward Malott; ED 4, sheet 20B, occupation carpenter-general, owned home valued at $4,000, radio, 2 sons from Edna's prior marriage.⁴

Family 1

George W. Yost b. 1873

Children

Harry L. Yost³ b. 18 Dec 1902, d. Jul 1978
Floyd R. Yost³ b. 22 Oct 1908, d. May 1989

Family 2

Edward Malott b. 1878

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ollie M. Waugh¹

F, b. January 1883

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

25 Oct 2003

Birth*

Ollie M. Waugh was born in January 1883 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Irene Waugh¹

F, b. February 1887

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

3 Nov 2003

Birth*

Irene Waugh was born in February 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Irene Waugh lived on 6 January 1972 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; married name Stotler.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Samuel Waugh, 6 January 1972.

Samuel F. Waugh¹

M, b. 17 April 1889, d. 30 December 1971

Father

George Luther Waugh¹ b. 28 Mar 1840, d. 5 Oct 1929

Mother

Nancy Ann Dawson¹ b. 1846, d. 1914

Last Edited

6 Mar 2004

Birth*

Samuel F. Waugh was born on 17 April 1889 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; ED 88, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Samuel F. Waugh appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Luther Waugh; ED 85, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.³

Marriage*

Samuel F. Waugh married Lula Grace Henry on 13 July 1915 at Methodist Parsonage, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. Harry Lee Myerly.^4,2,5,6

Census*

Samuel F. Waugh appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 115, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned real estate, 1 child at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 3, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁸

Death*

He died on 30 December 1971 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 82; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^2,9

Obit

Samuel F.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 6 January 1972:

Services for Samuel Waugh, who died Thursday night, December 30, at his home, Route 3, were conducted Sunday, January 2, at the Johnson Funeral Home by the Rev. Gary Kerns. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery. Waugh was born in Morgan County, April 17, 1889, son of George L. and Nancy Ann Dawson Waugh.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula Grace Henry Waugh, at the home; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Marie Wilfong, Hancock, Md; one son, Virgil Waugh, Berkeley Springs; one sister, Mrs. Irene Stotler, Berkeley Springs; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.⁹

Family

Lula Grace Henry b. 9 Jan 1900, d. Jan 1979

Children

Pearl M. Waugh⁷ b. 17 May 1918, d. 17 Nov 2003
Virgil Luther Waugh⁸ b. 11 May 1924, d. 30 Jul 1997

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Samuel Waugh, 6 January 1972.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 300.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 6 January 1972.

Florence Virginia Lutman^1,2

F, b. 9 January 1872, d. 18 June 1944

Father

George Washington Lutman b. 10 May 1837, d. 13 Aug 1916

Mother

Mary Catherine Yost b. 16 Nov 1842, d. 27 Jul 1874

Last Edited

5 Nov 2003

Birth*

Florence Virginia Lutman was born on 9 January 1872 at West Virginia; daughter of George W. Lutman and Mary Catherine Yost.^1,3,4

(Witness) Death

She witnessed the death of Mary Catherine Yost on 27 July 1874 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.⁵

(Witness) Census

Florence Virginia Lutman appeared on the census of 1880 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Lutman; page 14A, occupation farm laborer, living with his parents.⁶

Married Name

As of 11 June 1890,her married name was Waugh.^1,7

Marriage*

Florence Virginia Lutman married George Washington Waugh, son of John William Waugh and Mary Susan Lutman, on 11 June 1890 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,7

(Witness) Census

Florence Virginia Lutman appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 87, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, married 10 years, 4 children, 2 living, living with George Lutman, who was widowed.¹

(Witness) Census

Florence Virginia Lutman appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children, 2 living, father in law living with them.⁸

(Witness) Census

Florence Virginia Lutman appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.⁸

(Witness) Census

Florence Virginia Lutman appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $3,000, radio, no children at home.⁹

Death*

Florence Virginia Lutman died on 18 June 1944 at New Hope Community, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 72; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.¹⁰

Obit

Florence Virginia's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 20 June 1944:

Mrs. George W. Waugh, 72, died Sunday, June 18, at her home in the New Hope community following a week's illness. She had not been in good health for some time. She was a native of Morgan county, a daughter of the late George and Mary Katherine Yost Lutman. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Carl J. Widmyer, of Great Cacapon, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the New Hope Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James M. Blanton officiating. Burial was in Green Cemetery.¹¹

Family

George Washington Waugh b. 7 May 1867, d. 15 Jun 1950

Children

Bertha Waugh+¹ b. 13 Oct 1890, d. 11 Feb 1985
Icy Lulu Waugh¹ b. 2 Jan 1895, d. 18 Jan 1919

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 121.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Florence Waugh, 20 July 1944.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 95.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 20 July 1944 (incorrect date, see page 293 in book).
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 20 July 1944 (probably 20 June).

Bertha Waugh¹

F, b. 13 October 1890, d. 11 February 1985

Father

George Washington Waugh¹ b. 7 May 1867, d. 15 Jun 1950

Mother

Florence Virginia Lutman¹ b. 9 Jan 1872, d. 18 Jun 1944

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Bertha Waugh was born on 13 October 1890 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 87, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, married 10 years, 4 children, 2 living, living with George Lutman, who was widowed.¹

(Witness) Census

Bertha Waugh appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children, 2 living, father in law living with them.³

Married Name

As of 9 May 1911,her married name was Widmyer.^4,5,6

Marriage*

Bertha Waugh married Carl Glenwood Widmyer, son of George Albert Widmyer and Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal, on 10 May 1911 at Morgan, West Virginia.^4,5,6

(Witness) Census

Bertha Waugh appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Carl Glenwood Widmyer; ED 117, sheet 6A, occupation telegraph operator, owned home, 1 child at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Bertha Waugh appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Great Cacapon, Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Carl Glenwood Widmyer; ED 5, sheet 4A, occupation telegrapher-railroad, owned home valued at $2,000, no radio, 2 children at home.⁴

Death*

Bertha Waugh died on 11 February 1985 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 94; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^2,8

Obit

Bertha's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 14 February 1985:

Bertha V. Widmyer, 94, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, February 11, 1985 at the Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. She was born October 13, 1890 in the New Hope section of Morgan County, a daughter of the late George W. and Florence Lutman Waugh.
She is survived by one son, Glenwood R. Widmyer and one daughter, Mrs. William (Jessie) Hunter, both of Berkeley Springs; two grandsons and one great-grandson. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church of Great Cacapon, and of the Women's Societies of the Church. Funeral services will be held at the Hunter Funeral Home, Friday, February 15, 10:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Calvin S. Harden. burial will be in Greenway Cemetery.⁹

Family

Carl Glenwood Widmyer b. 26 Apr 1889, d. 27 Aug 1976

Children

Jessie Louise Widmyer⁴ b. 11 Oct 1913
Glenwood Rowland Widmyer⁴ b. 7 Oct 1924, d. 16 Jun 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 1 September 1976.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 37.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 42.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 14 February 1985.

Icy Lulu Waugh¹

F, b. 2 January 1895, d. 18 January 1919

Father

George Washington Waugh¹ b. 7 May 1867, d. 15 Jun 1950

Mother

Florence Virginia Lutman¹ b. 9 Jan 1872, d. 18 Jun 1944

Last Edited

5 Mar 2004

Birth*

Icy Lulu Waugh was born on 2 January 1895 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Icy Lulu Waugh appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Washington Waugh; ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children, 2 living, father in law living with them.³

Death*

Icy Lulu Waugh died on 18 January 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 24; of influenza; buried at the Greenway Cemetery, did not marry.²

Obit

Icy Lulu's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 25 January 1919:

Icy Lulu Waugh, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Waugh, of New Hope, Morgan County, was born Jan. 2, 1895 and departed to take up her heavenly abode Jan. 18, 1919, aged 24 years and 16 days. She leaves to mourn her sorrowing parents and one sister, Mrs. C.G. Widmyer of Orleans Cross Roads. Sister Waugh gave her heart to God in early years and united with the Beulah United Evangelical church, where she was converted. She met death calmly and with a lively hope that it was the way to the Heavenly inheritance. Funeral services were held at the house, after which interment was made in Greenway cemetery. Funeral services by her pastor, Rev. C.H. Lyer. May the good Lord comfort the bereaved.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 25 January 1919.

Carl Glenwood Widmyer^1,2

M, b. 26 April 1889, d. 27 August 1976

Father

George Albert Widmyer b. 9 May 1859, d. 20 Jun 1941

Mother

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal b. 1860, d. 19 Mar 1949

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Carl Glenwood Widmyer was born on 26 April 1889 at Spohr's Crossroads, Morgan, West Virginia; son of George A. and Caroline Ruppenthal Widmyer.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Albert Widmyer; ED 87, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.³

Census

Carl Glenwood Widmyer appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation telegrapher-railroad, single, living with his parents.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Albert Widmyer; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Marriage*

Carl Glenwood Widmyer married Bertha Waugh, daughter of George Washington Waugh and Florence Virginia Lutman, on 10 May 1911 at Morgan, West Virginia.^5,1,6

Census

Carl Glenwood Widmyer appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 117, sheet 6A, occupation telegraph operator, owned home, 1 child at home.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Great Cacapon, Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 5, sheet 4A, occupation telegrapher-railroad, owned home valued at $2,000, no radio, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

He died on 27 August 1976 at Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 87; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.¹

Obit

Carl Glenwood's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 1 September 1976:

Carl G. Widmyer, active churchman and community leader, died Friday, August 27 at his home in Great Cacapon. Born in Morgan County, April 26, 1889, he was the son of George A. and Caroline Ruppenthal Widmyer. He was a retired telegraph operator for the B&O Railroad and a member of Defore Lodge No. 88, A.F. & A.M. He was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Great Cacapon, where he had served as superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. He served many years as a member of the Morgan County Board of Education. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Waugh, at the home; one son, Glenwood R. Widmyer, Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Mrs. William (Jessie) Hunter, Berkeley Springs; two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Hunter Funeral Home, Sunday, August 29, by the Rev. Calvin Harden, with burial in the Greenway Cemetery.¹

Family

Bertha Waugh b. 13 Oct 1890, d. 11 Feb 1985

Children

Jessie Louise Widmyer⁵ b. 11 Oct 1913
Glenwood Rowland Widmyer⁵ b. 7 Oct 1924, d. 16 Jun 2008

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 1 September 1976.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 22.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 37.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jessie Louise Widmyer¹

F, b. 11 October 1913

Father

Carl Glenwood Widmyer¹ b. 26 Apr 1889, d. 27 Aug 1976

Mother

Bertha Waugh¹ b. 13 Oct 1890, d. 11 Feb 1985

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Jessie Louise Widmyer was born on 11 October 1913 at Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Carl Glenwood Widmyer; ED 117, sheet 6A, occupation telegraph operator, owned home, 1 child at home.³

(Witness) Census

Jessie Louise Widmyer appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Great Cacapon, Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Carl Glenwood Widmyer; ED 5, sheet 4A, occupation telegrapher-railroad, owned home valued at $2,000, no radio, 2 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 11 June 1938,her married name was Hunter.⁴

Marriage*

Jessie Louise Widmyer married William Henry Hunter on 11 June 1938 at Methodist Episcopal Church, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.⁴

Family

William Henry Hunter b. 9 Oct 1916, d. 12 Oct 1997

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 43.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, pages 43, 55, 71.

Glenwood Rowland Widmyer^1,2

M, b. 7 October 1924, d. 16 June 2008

Father

Carl Glenwood Widmyer¹ b. 26 Apr 1889, d. 27 Aug 1976

Mother

Bertha Waugh¹ b. 13 Oct 1890, d. 11 Feb 1985

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Glenwood Rowland Widmyer was born on 7 October 1924 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Great Cacapon, Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Carl Glenwood Widmyer; ED 5, sheet 4A, occupation telegrapher-railroad, owned home valued at $2,000, no radio, 2 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Glenwood Rowland Widmyer married Edith Frances Dawson on 10 June 1951 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

Death*

Glenwood Rowland Widmyer died on 16 June 2008 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 83.³

Family

Edith Frances Dawson b. bt 1920 - 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 37.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

George Albert Widmyer¹

M, b. 9 May 1859, d. 20 June 1941

Father

John William Widmyer¹ b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Michael¹ b. 30 Nov 1831, d. 4 Oct 1912

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

George Albert Widmyer was born on 9 May 1859 at Dry Run, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He 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.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Albert Widmyer 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.⁵

Marriage*

George Albert Widmyer married Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal on 6 September 1883 at Morgan, West Virginia; at his father's home by Rev. (Uncle) Matthias Widmeyer.^1,3

Census

George Albert Widmyer appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 87, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁶

Census*

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁷

Death*

He died on 20 June 1941 at Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 82; buried at the Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.¹

Obit

George Albert's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 26 June 1941:

George A. (Bert) Widmeyer, 82, died Friday, June 20, at his home in Great Cacapon from the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered about two weeks ago. The deceased was a native of this county living in the Spohrs Cross Roads community where he was a prominent farmer. Eleven years ago he retired and moved to Great Cacapon where he had lived since.
His widow, three children, Carl Widmeyer, Great Cacapon; Rev. C. Brent Widmeyer, Pasadena, Calif; Mrs. George A. Yost, Berkeley Springs; one brother, Kelly Widmeyer and a sister, Mrs. C.I. Pentoney, both of Berkeley Springs, survive. Eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Great Cacapon United Brethren Church with Rev. G.M. Poole, the pastor, officiating. Bearers were Roy, Clarence and Leslie Widmeyer and John, William and Edgar Pentoney. Interment was in Friendship Cemetery near his former home. Among those from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Widmyer, Miss Agnes Andrews and Gilbert Bishop, Martinsburg; Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Arnold and son Homer, Romney; Roy Henry, Cumberland, Md; and Miss Leona Yost, Chambersburg, Pa.⁸

Family

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal b. 1860, d. 19 Mar 1949

Children

Charles Brenton Widmyer+⁷ b. 19 Jul 1884, d. 14 Dec 1974
James Vernon Widmyer² b. 16 Sep 1886, d. 18 Jan 1893
Carl Glenwood Widmyer+ b. 26 Apr 1889, d. 27 Aug 1976
Nellie Maud Widmyer+⁷ b. 5 Oct 1893, d. 27 Sep 1965

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 22.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 26 June 1941.

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal¹

F, b. 1860, d. 19 March 1949

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal was born in 1860 at Morgan, Virginia; daughter of Martin Adam and Christena Weber Ruppenthall.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 6 September 1883,her married name was Widmyer.¹

Marriage*

She married George Albert Widmyer, son of John William Widmyer and Mary Elizabeth Michael, on 6 September 1883 at Morgan, West Virginia; at his father's home by Rev. (Uncle) Matthias Widmeyer.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Albert Widmyer; ED 87, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Albert Widmyer; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁶

Death*

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal died on 19 March 1949 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; buried at the Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Carolina (Lena)'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 24 March 1949:

Mrs. Carolina (Lena) Widmeyer, 88, widow of the late George A. (Bert) Widmeyer, died Saturday, March 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George A. Yost, where she had been making her home for some time. Mrs. Widmeyer was ill only a short time. She was a daughter of the late Adam and Christine Weber Ruppenthal, was born in this county and spent all of her life here. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Surviving are three children--Mrs. George A. Yost, Berkeley Springs; Dr. C.B. Widmeyer, Pasadena, Calif; and Carl G. Widmeyer, Great Cacapon. Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at First Evangelical U.B. Church with the pastor, the Rev. Paul J. Slonaker and the Rev. J. Paul Gruver, of Martinsburg, officiating. Bearers were Ray Pentoney, of Brunswick, Md., John, Edgar, Elmer, Emory and William Pentoney, all of this county and all nephews of the deceased. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery.²

Family

George Albert Widmyer b. 9 May 1859, d. 20 Jun 1941

Children

Charles Brenton Widmyer+⁶ b. 19 Jul 1884, d. 14 Dec 1974
James Vernon Widmyer³ b. 16 Sep 1886, d. 18 Jan 1893
Carl Glenwood Widmyer+ b. 26 Apr 1889, d. 27 Aug 1976
Nellie Maud Widmyer+⁶ b. 5 Oct 1893, d. 27 Sep 1965

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 24 March 1949.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 22.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Nellie Maud Widmyer^1,2

F, b. 5 October 1893, d. 27 September 1965

Father

George Albert Widmyer³ b. 9 May 1859, d. 20 Jun 1941

Mother

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal³ b. 1860, d. 19 Mar 1949

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Nellie Maud Widmyer was born on 5 October 1893 at Spohr's Crossroads, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,4,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Albert Widmyer; ED 87, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Nellie Maud Widmyer appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George Albert Widmyer; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 3 living.³

Married Name

As of 30 October 1911,her married name was Yost.^6,7,2

Marriage*

Nellie Maud Widmyer married George A. Yost on 30 October 1911 at Cumberland, Allegany, West Virginia.^6,7,2

(Witness) Census

Nellie Maud Widmyer appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George A. Yost; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁶

Death*

Nellie Maud Widmyer died on 27 September 1965 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.⁸

Obit

Nellie Maud's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 30 September 1965:

Mrs. Nellie M. Yost, widow of George A. Yost, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 27, at her home on the Martinsburg Road. Born in Morgan County October 5, 1893, she was the daughter of George Albert Widmyer and Lena Ruppenthal Widmyer. She was a member of the First E.U.B. Church.
She is survived by two sons, Paul V. Yost, Fairmont, and Kenneth Yost, Berkeley Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry Hettehouser, Hagerstown, Md., and Mrs. Sam Butts, Berkeley Springs; two brothers, C.G. Widmyer, Great Cacapon, Dr. C.B. Widmyer, Pasadena, Calif., and eight grandchildren. Services will be held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. from the Hunter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James A. Swain officiating. Interment will be in the Greenway Cemetery.⁴

Family

George A. Yost b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 3 Jul 1957

Children

Leona C. Yost⁶ b. 11 Jul 1912, d. Dec 1984
Paul V. Yost⁶ b. 6 May 1914, d. 24 Jul 2006
Kenneth E. Yost⁶ b. 8 Aug 1923, d. 14 May 2001

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 22.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 September 1965.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 11 July 1957.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 23 September 1965.

Charles Brenton Widmyer¹

M, b. 19 July 1884, d. 14 December 1974

Father

George Albert Widmyer¹ b. 9 May 1859, d. 20 Jun 1941

Mother

Carolina (Lena) Ruppenthal¹ b. 1860, d. 19 Mar 1949

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Charles Brenton Widmyer was born on 19 July 1884 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Charles Brenton Widmyer married Maud F. Logue on 5 June 1907.^4,5

Census*

Charles Brenton Widmyer appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, ED 1272, sheet 6B, occupation teacher-college, owned home valued at $10,000, radio, 1 child at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 14 December 1974 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, at age 90.^2,6

Family

Maud F. Logue b. 29 Nov 1884, d. 15 Apr 1965

Child

Charles B. Widmyer Jr.⁴ b. 21 Oct 1912, d. 22 Apr 2001

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 22.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

John Kelly Widmyer¹

M, b. 29 March 1861, d. 13 September 1945

Father

John William Widmyer¹ b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Michael¹ b. 30 Nov 1831, d. 4 Oct 1912

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

John Kelly Widmyer was born on 29 March 1861 at Dry Run, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He 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.¹

Death

John Kelly Widmyer died on 8 September 1945 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 84; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.^4,2

Obit*

John Kelly's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 13 September 1945:

J. Kelly Widmyer, 84, died Saturday morning, September 8, 1945, at his home on Berkeley Heights after an illness due to infirmities of age, which began last June. He had been bedfast about two weeks. The deceased was a retired farmer, moving here about 24 years ago from his farm on Pious Ridge which he operated successfully and profitably. He was a member of the Methodist Church since childhood and was superintendent of the Wesley Chapel Sunday School for a number of years and one of the chapel trustees. After coming to Berkeley Springs he became an active and regular attendant at the local Methodist Church. Last November 11, Mr. and Mrs. Widmyer celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Surviving are his widow and the following children: Clarence and Roy Widmyer and Mrs. Oakley Michael, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Earl Miller, Wadsworth, Ohio; Mrs. Cleda McCurdy, Stow, Ohio and Mrs. Alton kauffman, Akron, Ohio. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. C.I. Pentoney, Berkeley Springs; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Preceding funeral services at the Methodist Church, the Methodist Choir, under the direction of Paul Stotler, assembled at the home and sang Mr. Widmyer's favorite hymn, "Beautiful Garden of Prayer." Funderal services were conducted by the Rev. Henry H. Rowland, Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Rowland spoke from the text, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,"-St. Paul's Second letter to Timothy. This was a request of the deceased.

Note: married Alice L. Hovermale, daugher of S.E. Hovermale, at his residence, by Rev. West 11 November 1884.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 19.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 September 1945.

Frances Josephine (Annie) Widmyer^1,2

F, b. 28 October 1863, d. 2 March 1934

Father

John William Widmyer¹ b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Michael¹ b. 30 Nov 1831, d. 4 Oct 1912

Last Edited

12 Dec 2003

Birth*

Frances Josephine (Annie) Widmyer was born on 28 October 1863 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Married Name

As of 6 September 1883,her married name was Householder.^3,4

Marriage*

Frances Josephine (Annie) Widmyer married John S. Householder on 6 September 1883 at Morgan, West Virginia; at her father's home, by Rev. Uncle Matthias Widmyer.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Frances Josephine (Annie) Widmyer appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John S. Householder; ED 1, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.³

Death*

Frances Josephine (Annie) Widmyer died on 2 March 1934 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 70; buried at Spohr's Crossroads, married John S. Householder 6 September 1883 at her father's home by Rev. Uncle Matthias Widmeyer.^2,5

Obit

Frances Josephine (Annie)'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 8 March 1934:
After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. John Householder, age 71 years, died at her home in Allen district, Friday morning, March 2d. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Evangelical church, Spohrs Cross Roads, conducted by the Rev. F.R. Isaace, pastor of the local Methodist Church, and burial in adjacent summary. Mrs. Householder, who was a sister of J.K. and Geo. A. Widmyer and Mrs. C.I. Pentoney, is survived by here husband and Mrs. C.I.Pentoney, issurvived by her husband and the following named children: Mrs. Charles McBee, Mrs. Luther Kesecker. Mrs. Harry Harden, Mrs. Zella Householder and Harley and Kelly Householder.

Family

John S. Householder b. 1859, d. 10 May 1945

Children

Ilena Mae Householder⁶ b. 1 May 1885, d. 13 May 1963
Hattie Householder³ b. 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 8 Mar 1934.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 may 1963.

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer^1,2

F, b. 31 August 1868, d. 12 November 1919

Father

John William Widmyer¹ b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Michael¹ b. 30 Nov 1831, d. 4 Oct 1912

Last Edited

12 Dec 2003

Birth*

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer was born on 31 August 1868 at Morgan, West Virginia; obituary says 20 August 1863.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Married Name

As of 1 November 1887,her married name was McBee.³

Marriage*

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer married John William McBee on 1 November 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

(Witness) Census

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

Death*

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer died on 12 November 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 51; buried at Spohr's Crossroads Cemetery.⁵

Obit

Ida Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 19 November 1919:

Mrs. Ida McBee was born August 20, 1863 in Morgan County and was united in marriage with John McBee in 1888. She died November 12, 1919. The funeral was at Spohrs Cross Roads with Rev. J.L. Smith officiating. She is survived by her husband, 8 children, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.⁶

(Witness) Obit

She witnessed the Obit of John William McBee on 22 March 1945 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
John William McBee, 78 years, 6 months and 17 days, died Monday, March 19, in City Hospital, Martinsburg, where he had been a patient for five weeks. A Son of the late Joseph and Sarah Householder McBee, he was a native of this county and a highly respected resident and farmer of the Grape Hill section of Allen District.
Surviving are his widow, seven sons and two daughters, Wilbur, of Hedgesville; Mrs. O.B. Weber, Charles K. McBee, Miss Lillie McBee, marlin, Renzie and Donald McBee, of this county; John G. McBee, of Mountain Lake Park, Md., and Brent McBee, of Washington, D.C. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at Spohrs Cross Roads Evangelical Church with the Rev. E.D. Spencer, the pastor, officiating. Six sons of the deceased served as bearers. Grandchildren were flower bearers. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.³

Family

John William McBee b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945

Children

Wilbert McBee+ b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 1 Dec 1968
Laura Grace McBee+⁴ b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978
Charles K. McBee+⁴ b. 11 Nov 1893, d. 24 Sep 1965
Lillian McBee⁴ b. 1899
Marlin W. McBee+⁴ b. 21 Feb 1900, d. 13 Nov 1989
James Brent McBee+⁴ b. 18 Jul 1904, d. 7 May 1990
John G. McBee Jr.⁴ b. 1906
Renzie Dowl McBee⁴ b. 16 Jun 1908, d. 17 Aug 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 19.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 March 1945.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 19 November 1919.

Hattie Grace Widmyer^1,2

F, b. 14 February 1871, d. 9 April 1885

Father

John William Widmyer¹ b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Michael¹ b. 30 Nov 1831, d. 4 Oct 1912

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Hattie Grace Widmyer was born on 14 February 1871 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Death*

Hattie Grace Widmyer died on 9 April 1885 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 14; buried at the Friendship Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 19.

Reverend George Widmyer Sr.^1,2,3

M, b. 5 February 1806, d. 9 August 1887

Father

Jacob Widmyer⁴ b. 11 Sep 1777, d. b 1846

Mother

Mary Rizer⁴ b. 31 Aug 1784, d. b 1846

Last Edited

8 Nov 2003

Birth*

Reverend George Widmyer Sr. was born on 5 February 1806 at Virginia.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann Grove on 18 November 1828 at Morgan, West Virginia; Hunter Widmyer History says 18 Nov., marriage record transcribed as 13 Nov.^1,2,5,6,7

Census

Reverend George Widmyer Sr. appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 at District 42, Morgan, West Virginia, page 108, occupation farmer, no real estate listed, 8 children at home, listed as "Whitmeyer."⁸

Name Variation

As of 16 September 1850, Reverend George Widmyer Sr. was also known as George Whitmeyer.⁸

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1860 at District No. 4, Morgan, Virginia, page 421, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,800, 5 children at home and 2 more next door.¹

Death*

He died on 9 August 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at the Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.^2,1

Family

Mary Ann Grove b. 27 Jan 1811, d. 3 Mar 1890

Children

Jacob C. Widmyer+⁹ b. 27 Sep 1829
John William Widmyer+^2,1 b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 29 Dec 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Friendship United Brethern Church Cemetery.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records, Mary A. Widmyer, 1890.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, pages 10-14.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 13.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 15.