Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Rose Ann (Rosannah) Fearnow¹

F, b. 25 February 1828, d. 1 January 1896

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Rose Ann (Rosannah) Fearnow was born on 25 February 1828 at Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 7 December 1844,her married name was Widmyer.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Michael Lee Widmyer, son of Jacob Widmyer and Mary Rizer, on 7 December 1844 at Morgan, West Virginia; Michael Widmyer and Elijah Fearnow, bondsmen.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Rose Ann (Rosannah) Fearnow appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Michael Lee Widmyer; page 34B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.³

Death*

Rose Ann (Rosannah) Fearnow died on 1 January 1896 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 67; buried at the Fearnow Church Cemetery.¹

Family

Michael Lee Widmyer b. 9 Nov 1822, d. 2 Nov 1888

Child

Sarah E. Widmyer¹ b. 16 Sep 1863, d. 27 Jun 1912

Citations

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

Ann Barbara (Barbary) Ripley^1,2

F, b. 13 March 1798, d. 4 May 1871

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

Ann Barbara (Barbary) Ripley was born on 13 March 1798 at Maryland; daughter of Jacob and Magdelene Ripley, per death record.^1,2

Married Name

As of before 1820,her married name was Smith.¹

Marriage*

She married William Smith Jr. before 1820 at Virginia; probably Berkeley, but no marriage record.¹

Death*

Ann Barbara (Barbary) Ripley died on 4 May 1871 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 73; buried at the Mahnes Church Cemetery.^1,2

Family

William Smith Jr. b. 4 Dec 1792, d. 26 Dec 1873

Child

Thursa (Teresa) Ellen Smith+^1,2 b. 10 Oct 1839, d. 27 Jul 1890

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mahnes Church Cemetery.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

William Smith Jr.¹

M, b. 4 December 1792, d. 26 December 1873

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

William Smith Jr. was born on 4 December 1792 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Ann Barbara (Barbary) Ripley before 1820 at Virginia; probably Berkeley, but no marriage record.¹

Death*

William Smith Jr. died on 26 December 1873 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at the Mahnes Church Cemetery.¹

Family

Ann Barbara (Barbary) Ripley b. 13 Mar 1798, d. 4 May 1871

Child

Thursa (Teresa) Ellen Smith+¹ b. 10 Oct 1839, d. 27 Jul 1890

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mahnes Church Cemetery.

Elizabeth Henry^1,2

F, b. 9 May 1782, d. 29 May 1867

Father

Nicholas Henry^1,2 b. 17 Nov 1757, d. 19 Jan 1844

Mother

Catharine Becker^1,2 b. c 1760, d. b 1844

Last Edited

16 Dec 2003

Birth*

Elizabeth Henry was born on 9 May 1782 at Codorus Twp., York, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4

Baptism

She was baptized on 13 June 1782 at St. Jacob's (Stone) Church, Codorus Twp., York, Pennsylvania; Adam and Elizabeth Fischer, sponsors; Nicholas and Catharine Elizabeth Henrich, sponsors.³

Married Name

As of circa 1800,her married name was Michael.^5,6

Marriage*

She married Michael Michael circa 1800.^5,6

(Witness) Probate

Elizabeth Henry witnessed the probate of the estate of Nicholas Henry after 19 January 1844 at Morgan, Virginia; Morgan County Court Order Book No. 2, page 10, No. 3, page 7; gives date of death, names of heirs, states he had no wife.⁷

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Henry appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 District 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Michael Michael; page 101, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, age 73, b. Virginia, Elizabeth was age 68, b. Maryland, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

Elizabeth Henry died on 29 May 1867 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 85; courthouse record transcribed as 1867, cemetery record transcribed as 1862;death record gives parents, husband and place of birth; buried at the Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Michael Michael b. 16 Oct 1782, d. 4 Jan 1853

Child

Henry Michael^5,1,2 b. 11 Feb 1813, d. 17 Aug 1887

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S719] William J. Hinke, St. Jacob Church Records, page 27.
[S719] William J. Hinke, St. Jacob Church Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Ambrose Chapel.
[S736] Probate Record of Nicholas Henry unknown file number.

Michael Michael^1,2

M, b. 16 October 1782, d. 4 January 1853

Last Edited

16 Dec 2003

Birth*

Michael Michael was born on 16 October 1782 at Virginia; death record must be checked.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Henry, daughter of Nicholas Henry and Catharine Becker, circa 1800.^1,2

Census*

Michael Michael appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 at District 42, Morgan, Virginia, page 101, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, age 73, b. Virginia, Elizabeth was age 68, b. Maryland, 4 children at home.¹

Death*

He died on 4 January 1853 at Morgan, Virginia, at age 70; buried at the Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Elizabeth Henry b. 9 May 1782, d. 29 May 1867

Child

Henry Michael^1,3,4 b. 11 Feb 1813, d. 17 Aug 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Ambrose Chapel.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

Henry Michael^1,2,3

M, b. 11 February 1813, d. 17 August 1887

Father

Michael Michael^1,2,3 b. 16 Oct 1782, d. 4 Jan 1853

Mother

Elizabeth Henry^1,2,3 b. 9 May 1782, d. 29 May 1867

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Henry Michael was born on 11 February 1813 at Virginia.^1,2,3

Death*

He died on 17 August 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; buried at the Ambrose Chapel Cemetery; death record is substantially different.^1,2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Ambrose Chapel Cemetery.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

Isaac Duckwall^1,2

M, b. 9 October 1794, d. 22 February 1835

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Isaac Duckwall was born on 9 October 1794 at Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Amelia Clover circa 1815 at Virginia.²

Marriage*

Isaac Duckwall married Sarah Mary Newbraugh on 20 October 1821 at Morgan, Virginia; Isaac Duckwall and Henry Bayley, bondsmen.^2,3

Death*

Isaac Duckwall died on 22 February 1835 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 40; buried at the Duckwall Family Cemetery.^1,2

NoteB*

The properties of Isaac Duckwall bordered those of Isaac Caw and John Culp and were occupied by George Widmyer; another property bordered William Smith and John Fleece; and another Joshua Clark and Mathias Swaim.⁴

Family 1

Amelia Clover b. bt 1795 - 1800, d. 30 Apr 1821

Family 2

Sarah Mary Newbraugh b. bt 1795 - 1805

Child

Sampson Duckwall^1,2 b. 1828

Citations

[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, Will Book 1, dated 21 February 1835.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Duckwall Family Cemetery.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S715] Jr. Clyde Mitchell Duckwall, Duckwall Family History, page 36.

Amelia Clover¹

F, b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 30 April 1821

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Amelia Clover was born between 1795 and 1800 at Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1815,her married name was Duckwall.¹

Marriage*

She married Isaac Duckwall circa 1815 at Virginia.¹

Death*

Amelia Clover died on 30 April 1821 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at the Duckwall Family Cemetery.¹

Family

Isaac Duckwall b. 9 Oct 1794, d. 22 Feb 1835

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Duckwall Family Cemetery.

Sarah Mary Newbraugh¹

F, b. between 1795 and 1805

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Sarah Mary Newbraugh was born between 1795 and 1805 at Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 20 October 1821,her married name was Duckwall.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Isaac Duckwall on 20 October 1821 at Morgan, Virginia; Isaac Duckwall and Henry Bayley, bondsmen.^1,2

Family

Isaac Duckwall b. 9 Oct 1794, d. 22 Feb 1835

Child

Sampson Duckwall¹ b. 1828

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Duckwall Family Cemetery.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.

Thomas Caw¹

M, b. 1 July 1868, d. before 1880

Father

John Thomas Caw¹ b. 5 Dec 1842, d. 1 Jul 1914

Mother

Sarah M. Hines¹ b. 4 Feb 1849, d. 23 Apr 1906

Last Edited

10 Feb 2004

Birth*

Thomas Caw was born on 1 July 1868 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of John Thomas Caw; page 270b, occupation railroad, 1 son at home; living with his parents.³

Death*

Thomas Caw died before 1880 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; not present in 1880 census.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S753] Berkeley County Historical Society, Berkeley County Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

William T. Dorn

M, b. 1839

Last Edited

6 Dec 2003

Birth*

William T. Dorn was born in 1839; son of John W. and Eliza T. Dorr.¹

Marriage*

He married Catharine Ann Caw, daughter of Peter H. Caw and Rosanna Thomas, on 15 February 1866 at Berkeley, West Virginia; by Wm. M. Osburn; no further record found.

Family

Catharine Ann Caw b. 1840

Citations

[S688] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Berkeley County West Virginia Marriages.

Evelyn A. Michael¹

F, b. 2 July 1906, d. 26 April 1984

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Evelyn A. Michael was born on 2 July 1906 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Floyd and Martha Ruppenthal Michael.¹

Married Name

As of 24 August 1929,her married name was Pentoney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Elmer George Pentoney, son of Charles Isaac Pentoney and Mary Jane Widmyer, on 24 August 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.^3,2

Death*

Evelyn A. Michael died on 26 April 1984 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 77; at the Winchester Hospital; buried at Sphors Crossroads Cemetery.¹

Obit

Evelyn A.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 2 May 1984:

Evelyn A. Pentoney, 77, of Route 2, Berkeley Springs, died Thursday, April 26, 1984 in the Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County, July 2, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Martha Ruppenthal Michael. She was a former Morgan County school teacher and a Sunday school teacher at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Elmer G. Pentoney; one daughter, Caroline R. Nease, of Luray, Va; two sons, Richard and Mike Pentoney of Berkeley Springs; one brother, Theodore Michael of Berkeley Springs; ten grandchildren, one step-grandson, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Spohrs Crossroads, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, with the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating and Arthur Garvin assisting. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.¹

Family

Elmer George Pentoney b. 27 Mar 1907, d. 19 Apr 1997

Child

Richard G. Pentoney⁴ b. 23 Jun 1936, d. 11 Feb 1987

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 2 May 1984.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 253.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 February 1987.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 April 1984.

Matilda Pentoney¹

F, b. 28 March 1848, d. 3 May 1849

Father

Michael Pentoney¹ b. 15 May 1819, d. 17 Aug 1888

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Caw¹ b. 1824, d. 23 Jan 1890

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Matilda Pentoney was born on 28 March 1848 at Morgan, West Virginia; The cemetery transcription is 11-1-5, which translates to 28 March 1838, whereas this age is computed as 1-1-5; given the problem with the date of marriage, the gaps in the children's dates of birth, and other questions regarding Mary Elizabeth's actual age.¹

Death*

She died on 3 May 1849 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 1; buried at the Mahnes Church Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mahnes Church Cemetery.

John A. Pentoney¹

M, b. 13 November 1852, d. 3 March 1853

Father

Michael Pentoney¹ b. 15 May 1819, d. 17 Aug 1888

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Caw¹ b. 1824, d. 23 Jan 1890

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

John A. Pentoney was born on 13 November 1852 at Morgan, Virginia.¹

Death*

He died on 3 March 1853 at Morgan, Virginia; buried at the Mahnes Church Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mahnes Church Cemetery.

Henry L. (E.) Pentoney¹

M, b. 28 June 1862, d. 21 March 1863

Father

Michael Pentoney¹ b. 15 May 1819, d. 17 Aug 1888

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Caw¹ b. 1824, d. 23 Jan 1890

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Henry L. (E.) Pentoney was born on 28 June 1862 at Morgan, Virginia.¹

Death*

He died on 21 March 1863 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at the Mahnes Church Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mahnes Church Cemetery.

Mary Amanda Courtney^1,2

F, b. 8 March 1856, d. 13 January 1945

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Mary Amanda Courtney was born on 8 March 1856 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 22 September 1901,her married name was Householder.^2,1,3

Name Variation

As of 22 September 1901, Mary Amanda Courtney was also known as Mary Amanda Roach.³

Marriage*

She married Daniel Taylor Householder on 22 September 1901 at West Virginia.^2,1,3

(Witness) Census

Mary Amanda Courtney appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Taylor Householder; ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation none, owned home valued at $1,500, no children at home.⁴

Death*

Mary Amanda Courtney died on 13 January 1945 at Spohrs Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 88; buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.^1,2

Obit

Mary Amanda's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 18 January 1945:

Mrs. Amanda Householder, 88, widow of the late Daniel T. Householder, was found dead Saturday, January 13, in her home at Spohrs Cross Roads where she had lived alone since the death of her husband some years ago. A physician, who was summoned, said she had been dead at least forty-eight hours. The aged lady preferred to live alone, refusing many requests of relatives that she come live with them.
Surviving are one son by a former marriage, Jacob Road, of Martinsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Meeks, of Brunswick, Md., Mrs. S.L. Michael, of Sleepy Creek district, one brother, E. Perkins Courtney, of this place and three step-children, Harry Householder of Cherry Run; Harvey Householder, of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. John Fuss, of Hancock, Md. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at th Spohrs Cross Roads Evangelical Church with the pastor, the Rev. E.D. Spencer, officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.¹

Family

Daniel Taylor Householder b. 4 Nov 1848, d. 27 May 1938

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 January 1945.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Harry E. Householder^1,2

M, b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 January 1952

Father

Daniel Taylor Householder^1,2 b. 4 Nov 1848, d. 27 May 1938

Mother

Frances Catherine Pentoney^1,2 b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 25 Mar 1900

Last Edited

15 Dec 2003

Birth*

Harry E. Householder was born on 28 May 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mollie G. McCullough on 26 September 1899 at Morgan, West Virginia.^3,4

Census

Harry E. Householder appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 91, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 0 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 89, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Census*

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁷

Death*

He died on 29 January 1952 at Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.^1,2

Obit

Harry E.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 31 January 1952:

Harry E. Householder, 71, prominent resident of the Sleepy Creek section of the county, died suddenly at his home Tuesday afternoon. He had been in ill health for more than a year but was able to be up and around. Born May 28, 1880, he was a son of the late Daniel and Frances Pentoney Householder. He was a farmer and canner and served one six-year term on the Morgan County Court. He was a member of Bethel E.U.B. Church at Sleepy Creek.
Surviving are his widow, the former Mollie G. McCullough, whom he married September 23, 1899, three sons-Daniel R., Keyser, Samuel, Cumberland, Md., and Paul W., Cherry Run; three daughters-Mrs. Lorraine Butts, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Thelma McBee, Sleepy Creek and Mrs. Rosalie Clingerman, Hancock, Md. Twenty-two grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. The body will be taken from the Parks Funeral Home this (Thursday) afternoon to the Householder home near Sleepy Creek. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Mt. Zion Church, Spohrs Cross Roads, with the body being taken to the church at one. The Revs. Earl Kesecker and Lloyd Bowman will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.¹

Family

Mollie G. McCullough b. 28 Sep 1881, d. 28 Oct 1955

Children

Daniel Raphael Householder⁷ b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Sep 1982
Frances Lorraine Householder⁶ b. 15 Jul 1903, d. Dec 1984
Samuel Morris Householder+⁷ b. 4 Feb 1906, d. 19 Nov 1989
Paul William Householder+⁷ b. 22 Jan 1908, d. 17 Mar 1962
Thelma Elizabeth Householder⁷ b. 13 Aug 1910, d. 9 Apr 1997
Virginia Rosalie Householder⁷ b. 6 May 1919, d. 29 Apr 1993

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 31 January 1952.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 November 1955.
[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 1930.

Mollie G. McCullough¹

F, b. 28 September 1881, d. 28 October 1955

Last Edited

15 Dec 2003

Birth*

Mollie G. McCullough was born on 28 September 1881 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 26 September 1899,her married name was Householder.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Harry E. Householder, son of Daniel Taylor Householder and Frances Catherine Pentoney, on 26 September 1899 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Mollie G. McCullough appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 91, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 0 years, 1 child, 1 living.³

(Witness) Census

Mollie G. McCullough appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 89, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mollie G. McCullough appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Mollie G. McCullough died on 28 October 1955 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; at the Marginsburg Hospital; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.¹

Family

Harry E. Householder b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 Jan 1952

Children

Daniel Raphael Householder⁵ b. 25 Mar 1900, d. 27 Sep 1982
Frances Lorraine Householder⁴ b. 15 Jul 1903, d. Dec 1984
Samuel Morris Householder+⁵ b. 4 Feb 1906, d. 19 Nov 1989
Paul William Householder+⁵ b. 22 Jan 1908, d. 17 Mar 1962
Thelma Elizabeth Householder⁵ b. 13 Aug 1910, d. 9 Apr 1997
Virginia Rosalie Householder⁵ b. 6 May 1919, d. 29 Apr 1993

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 November 1955.
[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 1930.

Daniel Raphael Householder¹

M, b. 25 March 1900, d. 27 September 1982

Father

Harry E. Householder¹ b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 Jan 1952

Mother

Mollie G. McCullough¹ b. 28 Sep 1881, d. 28 Oct 1955

Last Edited

15 Dec 2003

Birth*

Daniel Raphael Householder was born on 25 March 1900 at Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 91, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 0 years, 1 child, 1 living.²

(Witness) Census

Daniel Raphael Householder appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 89, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

Marriage*

Daniel Raphael Householder married Sadie P. Huffman, daughter of Samuel U. Huffman and Katie M. Gant, between 1930 and 1940 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁵

(Witness) Census

Daniel Raphael Householder appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

Daniel Raphael Householder died on 27 September 1982 at Fort Ashby, Mineral, West Virginia, at age 82; at the Cumberland, MD hospital; buried at Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery.⁶

Obit

Daniel Raphael's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 29 September 1982:

Daniel Raphael Householder, 82, of Fort Ashby, was dead on arrival Monday, September 27, 1982 at memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. He had been in ill health. Born March 25, 1900 in Cherry Run, he was a son of the late Harry E. Householder and Mollie (McCullough) Householder. He was the retired owner and operator of Householder's Sunoco and Service Station, Fort Ashby; a former employee of Celanese and an avid sportsman.
He is survived by his widow, Sadie P. (Huffman) Householder; three son, Truman L. Householder, Cumberland, Md., Harry E. Householder, Leesburg, Va; Robert Dale Householder, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Doris P. Nield, Short Gap; one brother, Samuel Householder, Hedgesville; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma McBee, Hedgesville, Mrs. Lorraine Butts, Martinsburg, Mrs. Rosalie Clingerman, Cherry Run; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services are being conducted at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, Md., today, Wednesday, September 29, 1:00 p.m., with the Rev. Charles Rogers officiating. Interment will be in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.⁶

Family

Sadie P. Huffman b. 1912

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Daniel R. Householder, 29 September 1982.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 29 September 1982.

Virginia Rosalie Householder¹

F, b. 6 May 1919, d. 29 April 1993

Father

Harry E. Householder¹ b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 Jan 1952

Mother

Mollie G. McCullough¹ b. 28 Sep 1881, d. 28 Oct 1955

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Virginia Rosalie Householder was born on 6 May 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of between 1935 and 1945,her married name was Clingerman.²

Marriage*

Virginia Rosalie Householder married Joseph Leo Clingerman between 1935 and 1945 at West Virginia.²

(Witness) Obit

Virginia Rosalie Householder witnessed the Obit of Joseph Leo Clingerman on 13 June 1990 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Joseph Leo Clingerman, 75, of Cherry Run, died Saturday, June 9, 1990, in City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born September 24, 1914 in Bucks Valley, Pa., he was the son of the late Emory and Bertha (Bohrer) Clingerman. He was a retired employee of Fairchild Industries. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Merchant Marines. He was a member of Snyders Bible Church, where he served as a church trustee. He was a member of the Carpenters Local of Cumberland, Md; the Berkeley Lodge No. 37, A.F. & A.M; the Martinsburg Lodge of Perfection and the Wheeling Consistory. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Rosalie (Householder) Clingerman; two sons, Richard Leo Clingerman of Rexford, N.Y., and Daniel Paul Clingerman of Shanghai; one sister, Erma McIntruff of Hancock; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services are being held today Wednesday, June 13, at 2 p.m. at the Snyders Bible Church with the Rev. Glen Rader officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, was in charge of arrangements. All master masons are to meet at the lodge hall in Hedgesville today, Wednesday, June 13.³

Death*

Virginia Rosalie Householder died on 29 April 1993 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 73; at the Martinsburg Hospital; buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.²

Obit

Virginia Rosalie's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 May 1993:

Virginia Rosalie Clingerman, 73, of Cherry Run, died Thursday, April 29, 1993 in City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born May 6, 1919 in Morgan county, she was the daughter of the late Harry Elmer and Mollie G. McCullough Householder. She was a member of the Snyders Bible Church, Morgan County. She was a postmaster, Cherry Run from 1959 until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of the Hedgesville Chapter No. 67, Order of the Eastern Star and was past Worth Matron of that chapter. Surviving are two sons, Richard Leo Clingerman of Rexford, N.Y. and Daniel Paul Clingerman of Hedgesville; one sister, Thelma McBee of Hedgesville; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at the Snyders Bible Church with Pastor Glen Rader officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.²

Family

Joseph Leo Clingerman b. 24 Sep 1914, d. 9 Jun 1990

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 May 1993.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 June 1990.

Samuel Morris Householder¹

M, b. 4 February 1906, d. 19 November 1989

Father

Harry E. Householder¹ b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 Jan 1952

Mother

Mollie G. McCullough¹ b. 28 Sep 1881, d. 28 Oct 1955

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Samuel Morris Householder was born on 4 February 1906 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Harry E. Householder; ED 89, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

Marriage*

Samuel Morris Householder married Goldie Frances Crone on 29 May 1927 at Berkeley Springs (RFD 3), Morgan, West Virginia; by John L. Dauberman.^1,5

Census*

Samuel Morris Householder appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-fruit orchard, renting-$3 month, 2 children at home; lived next to father.¹

Death*

He died on 19 November 1989 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 83.^2,3

Obit

Samuel Morris's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 22 November 1989:

Samuel Morris Householder, 83, Hedgesville, formerly of Cumberland, Md., died Sunday, November 19, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born February 4, 1906, in Cherry Run, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Molly G. (McCullough) Householder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Frances (Crone) Householder, in 1984. He was a retired gardener for the King's Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg, and the Martinsburg City Hospital and was a member of the Bethel Church in Sleepy Creek.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. isabelle Weigle, Ridgeley, Mrs. Betty Lee Twigg and Mrs. Mary Lou Irons, both of Cumberland, and Mrs. Bonnie Dee Miller, Winchester, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma McBee, Hedgesville, and Mrs. Rosalee Clingerman, Cherry Run; 20 grandchildren; and 49 great grandchildren. Services were conducted Wednesday, November 22, at 2:30 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, Sleepy Creek, by the Rev. Kenneth L. Reed. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, was in charge of arrangements.³

Family

Goldie Frances Crone b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 14 Dec 1984

Children

Isabelle Householder¹ b. 1927
Bettie L. Householder¹ b. 1929
Mary Householder^2,6 b. 24 Sep 1930, d. 13 Jan 2002
Bonnie Dee Householder⁷ b. bt 1931 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 November 1989.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 503.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Goldie Householder, 19 December 1984.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Samuel Householder, 22 November 1989.

Goldie Frances Crone^1,2

F, b. 13 August 1906, d. 14 December 1984

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Goldie Frances Crone was born on 13 August 1906 at Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3,2

Married Name

As of 29 May 1927,her married name was Householder.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Samuel Morris Householder, son of Harry E. Householder and Mollie G. McCullough, on 29 May 1927 at Berkeley Springs (RFD 3), Morgan, West Virginia; by John L. Dauberman.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Goldie Frances Crone appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Morris Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-fruit orchard, renting-$3 month, 2 children at home; lived next to father.¹

Death*

Goldie Frances Crone died on 14 December 1984 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 78.^3,2

Obit

Goldie Frances's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 19 December 1984:

Mrs. Goldie Frances Householder, 78, of RD 3, Hedgesville, died Friday, December 14, 1984 in Memorial Hospital. Born August 13, 1906, in Sleepy Creek, she was the daughter of the late Samuel S. and Mary Susan (Rockwell) Crone. Her husband, Samuel M. Householder, survives. Mrs. Householder was a former employee of Kings Daughter Hospital in Martinsburg. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Bethel Church at Sleepy Creek.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Weigle, Ridgeley, Mrs. Betty Twigg and Mrs. Mary Irons, both of Cumberland, Md., Mrs. Bonnie Miller, Winchester, Va; three brothers, Earl Crone, Sleepy Creek, John Crone, Cumberland, Md., George Crone, Fort Ashby; three sisters, Mrs. betty Whalley and Mrs. Mae Shaffer, both of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Alice Friend of LaVale, Md; 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Services were conducted Tuesday, December 18, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Sleepy Creek with the Rev. Kenneth L. Reed and the Rev. John Yost officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sleepy Creek. Scarpelli Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.²

Family

Samuel Morris Householder b. 4 Feb 1906, d. 19 Nov 1989

Children

Isabelle Householder¹ b. 1927
Bettie L. Householder¹ b. 1929
Mary Householder^3,5 b. 24 Sep 1930, d. 13 Jan 2002
Bonnie Dee Householder⁶ b. bt 1931 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 December 1984.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 3, page 503.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Goldie Householder, 19 December 1984.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Samuel Householder, 22 November 1989.

Isabelle Householder¹

F, b. 1927

Father

Samuel Morris Householder¹ b. 4 Feb 1906, d. 19 Nov 1989

Mother

Goldie Frances Crone¹ b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 14 Dec 1984

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Isabelle Householder was born in 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Samuel Morris Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-fruit orchard, renting-$3 month, 2 children at home; lived next to father.¹

Residence*

Isabelle Householder lived on 22 November 1989 at Ridgely, Allegany, Maryland; married name Weigle.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Samuel Householder, 22 November 1989.

Bettie L. Householder¹

F, b. 1929

Father

Samuel Morris Householder¹ b. 4 Feb 1906, d. 19 Nov 1989

Mother

Goldie Frances Crone¹ b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 14 Dec 1984

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Bettie L. Householder was born in 1929 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Bettie L. Householder lived on 22 November 1989 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; married name Twigg.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Samuel Householder, 22 November 1989.

Paul William Householder¹

M, b. 22 January 1908, d. 17 March 1962

Father

Harry E. Householder¹ b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 Jan 1952

Mother

Mollie G. McCullough¹ b. 28 Sep 1881, d. 28 Oct 1955

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Paul William Householder was born on 22 January 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Paul William Householder married Della Risinger in 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Census*

Paul William Householder appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting-$3 month, lived next to father, 1 child at home.¹

Death*

He died on 17 March 1962 at age 54; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.²

Obit

Paul William's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 22 March 1962:

Paul William Householder, 54, died suddenly Saturday morning, March 17, in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital where he was admitted the night before. He was born January 22, 1903, in Morgan county, a son of the late Harry E. and Mollie G. McCullough Householder. He worked for the Victor Products Corp., here, and was a member of Michael's Chapel E.U.B. Church.
With his wife, the former Della Risinger, he is survived by one son, Leroy W. Householder, Frostburg, Md., one daughter, Mrs. Charles Kettering of Marietta, Ga; three sisters-Mrs. Renzie McBee, of Sleepy Creek; Mrs. Leo Clingerman of Cherry Run, and Mrs. Russell Butts of Burnet, Texas; two brothers, Daniel R. of Ft. Ashby and Samuel, of Cherry Run, and four grandchildren. Services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Zion E.U.B. Church at Spohr's Cross Roads, with burial in the churchyard. Officiating were the Revs. Daniel Frazier, Arthur Grant, Wilbur Jay and Frank Douty. Bearers were Sylvester Clark, Clyde Raff, Hennis Fox, Beverly Johnson, David Oliver and Evers Fox.⁴

Family

Della Risinger b. 1911

Child

Leroy W. Householder¹ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 March 1962.

Della Risinger^1,2

F, b. 1911

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Della Risinger was born in 1911 at West Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 1927,her married name was Householder.¹

Marriage*

She married Paul William Householder, son of Harry E. Householder and Mollie G. McCullough, in 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Della Risinger appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Paul William Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting-$3 month, lived next to father, 1 child at home.¹

(Witness) Obit

Della Risinger witnessed the Obit of Paul William Householder on 22 March 1962 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Paul William Householder, 54, died suddenly Saturday morning, March 17, in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital where he was admitted the night before. He was born January 22, 1903, in Morgan county, a son of the late Harry E. and Mollie G. McCullough Householder. He worked for the Victor Products Corp., here, and was a member of Michael's Chapel E.U.B. Church.
With his wife, the former Della Risinger, he is survived by one son, Leroy W. Householder, Frostburg, Md., one daughter, Mrs. Charles Kettering of Marietta, Ga; three sisters-Mrs. Renzie McBee, of Sleepy Creek; Mrs. Leo Clingerman of Cherry Run, and Mrs. Russell Butts of Burnet, Texas; two brothers, Daniel R. of Ft. Ashby and Samuel, of Cherry Run, and four grandchildren. Services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Zion E.U.B. Church at Spohr's Cross Roads, with burial in the churchyard. Officiating were the Revs. Daniel Frazier, Arthur Grant, Wilbur Jay and Frank Douty. Bearers were Sylvester Clark, Clyde Raff, Hennis Fox, Beverly Johnson, David Oliver and Evers Fox.³

Family

Paul William Householder b. 22 Jan 1908, d. 17 Mar 1962

Child

Leroy W. Householder¹ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Paul Householder, 22 March 1962.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 22 March 1962.

Leroy W. Householder¹

M, b. 1930

Father

Paul William Householder¹ b. 22 Jan 1908, d. 17 Mar 1962

Mother

Della Risinger¹ b. 1911

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Leroy W. Householder was born in 1930 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Paul William Householder; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting-$3 month, lived next to father, 1 child at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary E. Householder^1,2

F, b. 15 July 1887

Father

Daniel Taylor Householder¹ b. 4 Nov 1848, d. 27 May 1938

Mother

Frances Catherine Pentoney¹ b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 25 Mar 1900

Last Edited

13 Nov 2003

Birth*

Mary E. Householder was born on 15 July 1887 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Taylor Householder; ED 87, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children living with him; Amanda Courtney, widowed, lived next door.¹

Citations

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

Harvey Ernest Householder^1,2

M, b. 10 August 1884

Father

Daniel Taylor Householder¹ b. 4 Nov 1848, d. 27 May 1938

Mother

Frances Catherine Pentoney¹ b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 25 Mar 1900

Last Edited

13 Nov 2003

Birth*

Harvey Ernest Householder was born on 10 August 1884 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Taylor Householder; ED 87, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children living with him; Amanda Courtney, widowed, lived next door.¹

Citations

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

John Michael Fuss¹

M, b. 14 January 1876, d. 7 July 1944

Last Edited

17 Dec 2003

Birth*

John Michael Fuss was born on 14 January 1876 at Washington, Maryland.^2,1,3

Marriage*

He married Cynthia Elizabeth Householder, daughter of Daniel Taylor Householder and Frances Catherine Pentoney, on 8 March 1896 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Census*

John Michael Fuss appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 91, sheet 2B, occupation railroad trackman, owned home married 4 years, 2 children, 1 living.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 85, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-railroad, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 113, sheet 10B, occupation foreman-railroad repairs, renting, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 at Hancock, Washington, Maryland, ED 31, sheet 19B, occupation foreman-B&O Railroad, owned home valued at $2,250, radio, 1 child at home.⁶

Death*

He died on 7 July 1944 at Hancock, Washington, Maryland, at age 68; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.^7,8

Family

Cynthia Elizabeth Householder b. 18 Apr 1878, d. 7 Aug 1945

Children

Leesta V. Fuss+² b. 29 Mar 1898, d. 25 Oct 1979
George Earston Fuss⁴ b. 12 Jan 1901, d. 28 Jan 1955

Citations

[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, Mt Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 6 July 1944; no other information.