Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Christopher Brill¹

M, b. 1748, d. 26 April 1814

Father

Martin Brill¹ b. 1710, d. 1 May 1791

Mother

Anna Maria Maurer¹ b. c 1712

Last Edited

16 Nov 2003

Birth*

Christopher Brill was born in 1748 at Germany.¹

Name Variation

As of 1748, Christopher Brill was also known as Stophel Prill.

Marriage*

He married Anna Margaret Maurer on 1 March 1768 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹

Tax List*

Christopher Brill appeared on the personal property tax list of 1787 at Loudoun, Virginia; no males 16-21, 2 horses and 2 cows.²

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 10 April 1788 at Loudoun, Virginia; 3 horses; the tax collector also visited Adam Householder on the same day.³

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 21 March 1789 at Loudoun, Virginia; 3 horses.⁴

Death*

He died on 26 April 1814 at Guernsey, Ohio; date of probate.¹

Family

Anna Margaret Maurer b. 25 Jul 1750, d. 2 Mar 1835

Citations

[S721] Ray B. Brill and Joanne Baker, The Brill Family in America, Page 421.
[S726] LIbrary of Virginia, Virginia County Tax Lists, 1787.
[S726] LIbrary of Virginia, Virginia County Tax Lists, 1988.
[S726] LIbrary of Virginia, Virginia County Tax Lists, 1789.

Anna Margaret Maurer¹

F, b. 25 July 1750, d. 2 March 1835

Last Edited

16 Nov 2003

Birth*

Anna Margaret Maurer was born on 25 July 1750 at Trappe, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.¹

Married Name

As of 1 March 1768,her married name was Brill.¹

Marriage*

She married Christopher Brill, son of Martin Brill and Anna Maria Maurer, on 1 March 1768 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Nockamixon, Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹

Death*

Anna Margaret Maurer died on 2 March 1835 at Guernsey, Ohio, at age 84; date of probate; buried at Oxford.¹

Family

Christopher Brill b. 1748, d. 26 Apr 1814

Citations

[S721] Ray B. Brill and Joanne Baker, The Brill Family in America, page 421.

Mary Prill¹

F, b. circa 1780

Father

John Prill Sr.¹ b. 1751, d. bt 1828 - 1830

Mother

Maria Elizabeth Russ¹ b. bt 1754 - 1759

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Mary Prill was born circa 1780 at Frederick, Virginia; or Loudon; based on 1797 marriage record, John Prill, bondsmen.¹

Married Name

As of 20 May 1797,her married name was Folend.¹

Marriage*

She married John Folend on 20 May 1797 at Fauquier, Virginia; John Prill, bondsmen.¹

Family

John Folend b. c 1775

Citations

[S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

Catharine Prill¹

F, b. circa 1783

Father

John Prill Sr.¹ b. 1751, d. bt 1828 - 1830

Mother

Maria Elizabeth Russ¹ b. bt 1754 - 1759

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Catharine Prill was born circa 1783 at Frederick, Virginia; or Loudon; based on 1801 marriage record, daughter of John & Mary.¹

Married Name

As of 15 June 1801,her married name was Evans.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Evans on 15 June 1801 at Fauquier, Virginia.¹

Family

Thomas Evans b. c 1780

Citations

[S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

Thomas Evans¹

M, b. circa 1780

Last Edited

17 Nov 2003

Birth*

Thomas Evans was born circa 1780.¹

Marriage*

He married Catharine Prill, daughter of John Prill Sr. and Maria Elizabeth Russ, on 15 June 1801 at Fauquier, Virginia.¹

Family

Catharine Prill b. c 1783

Citations

[S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

John Folend¹

M, b. circa 1775

Last Edited

17 Nov 2003

Birth*

John Folend was born circa 1775.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Prill, daughter of John Prill Sr. and Maria Elizabeth Russ, on 20 May 1797 at Fauquier, Virginia; John Prill, bondsmen.¹

Family

Mary Prill b. c 1780

Citations

[S723] John K. Gott, Fauuier County, Virginia Marriages.

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale^1,2

F, b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

24 Nov 2003

Birth*

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale was born in 1843 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 20 December 1864,her married name was Iden.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Parkerson Iden, son of Jonathan Iden Jr. and Mary E. Wagener, on 20 December 1864 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁴

Census*

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, Ed 88 sheet 5B, occupation none, widowed, owned home, 9 children, 8 living.⁵

Death*

She died in 1920 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.⁵

Family

Parkerson Iden b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Children

Champion Edward Iden+^3,1 b. 6 Jul 1866, d. 19 Nov 1921
Ida America Iden+³ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935
William Alfred Iden+³ b. 5 Sep 1870, d. 21 Jan 1941
Charles V. Iden³ b. 14 Oct 1872, d. 19 Sep 1910
Nathan Sherman Iden+³ b. 4 Apr 1875, d. 19 Feb 1959
Ellie Mae Iden+³ b. 20 Jul 1877
Bertha A. Iden^3,6 b. 13 Sep 1880, d. 11 Sep 1897
Ernest M. Iden+⁴ b. 23 Aug 1884, d. May 1957
Agnes Pearl Iden+⁴ b. 28 Jan 1887, d. 22 Apr 1981

Citations

[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 26.

Champion Edward Iden^1,2

M, b. 6 July 1866, d. 19 November 1921

Father

Parkerson Iden^1,2 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale^1,2 b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

6 Dec 2005

Birth*

Champion Edward Iden was born on 6 July 1866 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page139B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 2 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Champion Edward Iden appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Champion Edward Iden married Carrie Bohrer on 6 April 1894 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁶

Census*

Champion Edward Iden appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 4 children, 3 living; Wm. Graham boarding.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 19 November 1921 at Stotler's Cross Roads, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 55; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.^1,2

(Witness) Bio

Champion and Carrie resided at Stotler's Cross Roads. He farmed and taught school for 36 years. He was teacher at Pleasant Dale "Posey Hollow" when he became ill and died 19 November 1921. He was active in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, a member for 40 years and superintendent 2_ years.⁴

Family

Carrie Bohrer b. 25 Sep 1874, d. 22 Dec 1957

Children

Harry Dayton Iden+⁷ b. Jun 1895, d. 1988
Dela May Iden¹⁰ b. 4 Feb 1896, d. 6 Mar 1896
Wade Ercel Iden+^11,7 b. 12 Mar 1898, d. 11 Jun 1979
Alston Boyd Iden^12,7 b. 21 Mar 1900, d. 13 May 1988
Jeffrey Agnes Iden⁸ b. 11 May 1905, d. 5 May 1995
Jesse Birch Iden¹³ b. 25 Nov 1908, d. 13 Jul 1994
Audra Catherine Iden⁸ b. 19 Feb 1912, d. 20 Sep 1987
Ervil L. Iden² b. 4 Aug 1914, d. 26 Aug 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[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.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 September 1979.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 May 1988.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 20 July 1994.

Ida America Iden¹

F, b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 March 1935

Father

Parkerson Iden¹ b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale¹ b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Ida America Iden was born on 8 May 1868 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page139B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 2 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Ida America Iden appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 5 April 1888,her married name was Ruppenthal.^5,6

Marriage*

Ida America Iden married Henry Martin Ruppenthal, son of Henry Ruppenthal and Elizabeth Friedman, on 5 April 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.^5,6

(Witness) Census

Ida America Iden appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 90, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living; also his mother and 3 Iden in-laws, only 1 of which I recognize.⁵

(Witness) Census

Ida America Iden appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 88, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁷

(Witness) Census

Ida America Iden appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.⁷

Death*

Ida America Iden died on 19 March 1935 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 66; buried at Greenway Cemetery.^3,8

Family

Henry Martin Ruppenthal b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Children

Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal+⁵ b. 24 Mar 1889, d. 13 Dec 1950
Claddie Pearl Ruppenthal⁵ b. 17 Dec 1890, d. 18 Jul 1953
Harry Preston Ruppenthal+⁵ b. 27 Apr 1893, d. 13 Jan 1966
Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr.+⁹ b. 10 Dec 1895, d. 3 Jul 1975
Lola Dolores Ruppenthal³ b. 7 Nov 1897, d. 21 Nov 1898
Virgil Harold Ruppenthal+⁵ b. 1 Nov 1899, d. 18 Jan 1969
Lester Theodore Ruppenthal+⁷ b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959
Paul Medford Ruppenthal+⁷ b. 20 Jan 1904, d. 2 Feb 1996
Frieda Mae Ruppenthal⁷ b. 22 Feb 1907, d. 2 Feb 1975
Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal⁷ b. 4 Jun 1909, d. 28 Mar 1984
Henry Martin Ruppenthal III+¹⁰ b. 3 Sep 1911, d. 5 Feb 1986

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 July 1975.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 February 1986.

William Alfred Iden¹

M, b. 5 September 1870, d. 21 January 1941

Father

Parkerson Iden¹ b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale¹ b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

William Alfred Iden was born on 5 September 1870 at Morgan, West Virginia; 1900 census says 1872.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

William Alfred Iden married Annie Ruth Cross on 2 April 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia; Hovermale History says 1892; reconcile.^4,5

Census*

William Alfred Iden appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 at Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Tulare City, Tulare, California, ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Tulare, California, ED 228, sheet 5B, occupation tallyman-lumber mill, renting, 3 children at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, ED 536, sheet 13B, occupation rug merchant, renting-$60 month, radio, no children at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 21 January 1941 at Riverside, California, at age 70.³

NoteB*

Wm and Annie divorced; he then married Hazel P. Burger; he died in an auto accident in which Hazel was seriously injured.⁵

Family

Annie Ruth Cross b. 17 Sep 1873, d. 28 Jun 1948

Children

Brent S. Iden+⁶ b. Jan 1894
Orpha M. Iden⁶ b. Jan 1896
Wade Hammock Iden+⁶ b. 18 Jul 1897, d. 9 Oct 1988
Ralph L. Iden+⁶ b. 5 Oct 1899, d. 26 Feb 1973
Mary V. Iden⁷ b. 18 Jul 1902, d. 11 Mar 1990
Jesse Iden⁷ b. 3 Nov 1905, d. 18 Nov 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles V. Iden^1,2

M, b. 14 October 1872, d. 19 September 1910

Father

Parkerson Iden¹ b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale¹ b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Charles V. Iden was born on 14 October 1872 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Census*

Charles V. Iden appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Philippi District, Barbour, West Virginia, ED 7, sheet 8A, occupation machinist-coal plant, boarding, widowed; not sure this is the right person; his father's obituary said he lived in Indiana in 1909.⁴

Death*

He died on 19 September 1910 at West Virginia at age 37; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.³

NoteB*

He died 1909; married Stacia Robinson (1883-1969); they lived in Indiana; he was employed by the railroad.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Bertha A. Iden^1,2

F, b. 13 September 1880, d. 11 September 1897

Father

Parkerson Iden^1,2 b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale^1,2 b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

30 Nov 2003

Birth*

Bertha A. Iden was born on 13 September 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

Death*

She died on 11 September 1897 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 16; fell from a swing; buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 26.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Nathan Sherman Iden¹

M, b. 4 April 1875, d. 19 February 1959

Father

Parkerson Iden¹ b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale¹ b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Nathan Sherman Iden was born on 4 April 1875 at Morgan, West Virginia; Hovermale History says 2 April.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Nathan Sherman Iden married Mary Betty Simmons circa 1898 at West Virginia.⁴

Census*

Nathan Sherman Iden appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Davis Corporation, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 136, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 145, sheet 8B, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 171, Sheet 18A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home, 7 children at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation foreman-lumber mill, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 5 children at home.⁷

Death

He died on 10 February 1959 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia, at age 83; buried at the Davis (Tucker County) Cemetery.⁸

Obit*

Nathan Sherman's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 19 February 1959:

Nathan Sherman Iden, 83, of Davis, died February 10 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Minney, in Buckhannon, after a long illness. Born April 4, 1875, at Berkeley Springs, he was a son of the late Parkersen and Catherine Hovermale Iden.
Survivors include five sons-I.S. Iden, M.N. Iden and C. Fred Iden, all of Buckhannon; Harry R. Iden, Charlotte, N.C., and Robert I. Iden, of Morgantown; three daughters-Mrs. Audra Evans, of Bayard, Miss Josie Iden of Davis, and Mrs. Nellie Minney, of Buckhannon; two sisters-Mrs. Agnes Braithwaite, of Berkeley Springs and Mrs. May Batt, of Alcoa, Tenn; 14 Grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mr. Iden was a retired lumberman and had lived at Davis for many years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Funeral services were held in Davis Friday, February 13. Interment was in the Davis cemetery. Attending the funeral from Berkeley Springs were Mr. And Mrs. Boyd Iden, Mrs. Harry Busey and Mrs. Agnes Braithwaite.⁸

Family

Mary Betty Simmons b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 2 Feb 1957

Children

Audra Pearl Iden⁴ b. 14 Feb 1900, d. 24 Feb 1994
Josephine Marie Iden⁵ b. 24 Nov 1902, d. 2 Aug 1987
Nellie Catherine Iden⁵ b. 4 Aug 1905, d. Oct 1979
Irvin Sherman (Obie) Iden⁵ b. 23 Feb 1908, d. Dec 1960
Marvin Nelson Iden⁶ b. 9 Jul 1912, d. 20 Oct 2002
Clarence Frederick (C. Fred) Iden⁶ b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 27 Sep 1989
Lewis Iden^9,6 b. 12 Mar 1917, d. b 1920
Harry Richard Iden⁶ b. 8 Nov 1918, d. 2 Apr 2010
Robert Lee Iden⁷ b. 10 Feb 1922, d. 27 Feb 2003

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 February 1959.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.

Ellie Mae Iden¹

F, b. 20 July 1877

Father

Parkerson Iden¹ b. 13 Jul 1840, d. 5 Nov 1909

Mother

Catharine Rebecca Hovermale¹ b. 1843, d. 1920

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Ellie Mae Iden was born on 20 July 1877 at Morgan, West Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Parkerson Iden; page 34, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Census*

Ellie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 7B, occupation servant, single, living with Henry and Ida Ruppenthal.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1901,her married name was Batt.^5,3

Marriage*

She married John William Batt circa 1901 at West Virginia.^5,3

(Witness) Census

Ellie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of John William Batt; ED 145, sheet 23 A, occupation laborer-lumber mill, owned home, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁶

(Witness) Census

Ellie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Davis Town, Davis District, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of John William Batt; ED 171, sheet 12A, occupation foreman-planing mill, owned home, 5 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Ellie Mae Iden appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Alcoa, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of John William Batt; ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation foreman-planing mill, renting-$19 month, radio, 4 children at home.⁵

Residence*

Ellie Mae Iden lived on 19 February 1959 at Alcoa, Blount, Tennessee; Hovermale History has her death as 1954.^8,3

Family

John William Batt b. 1877

Children

William Harold Batt⁶ b. 1902, d. 1959
Lola Catherine Batt⁶ b. 1905, d. 1954
Rosalie Marceline Batt⁶ b. 23 Sep 1908, d. Mar 1983
Merlin Theodore Batt⁹ b. 10 Nov 1911, d. 5 Oct 1995
Ruth Elaine Batt⁹ b. 4 Jun 1917, d. 6 May 1988

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 67.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Nathan Sherman Iden, 19 February 1959.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Henry Martin Ruppenthal^1,2

M, b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 March 1944

Father

Henry Ruppenthal³ b. 25 Mar 1823, d. 6 May 1883

Mother

Elizabeth Friedman¹ b. 24 Jun 1825, d. 29 Dec 1906

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Henry Martin Ruppenthal was born on 2 May 1866 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,4,2

Marriage*

He married Ida America Iden, daughter of Parkerson Iden and Catharine Rebecca Hovermale, on 5 April 1888 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,5

Census*

Henry Martin Ruppenthal appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 90, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living; also his mother and 3 Iden in-laws, only 1 of which I recognize.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 114, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-grocery, 7 children and mother in law at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation none, owned home valued at $6,000, radio, 1 child at home.⁷

Death*

He died on 19 March 1944 at Cumberland, Maryland, at age 77; at the home of his son Virgil; buried at Greenway Cemetery.^4,2

Obit

Henry Martin's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 23 March 1944:

Henry Martin Ruppenthal, 77, prominent as a business man, fruit growe4r and legislator who retired about 14 years ago, died at 1:25 a.m. Sunday March 19, at the home of his son, Virgil H. Ruppenthal, LaVale, Md., where he had been residing for the past two and a half years. He had been in declining health for several years.
As a staunch Republican, he was active in politics in Morgan County and his counsel was often sought by others engaged in politics. He served two terms in the State legislature from 1908 to 1912. From 1912 to 1916 he served as sheriff and treasurer of Morgan County. He was well known as a farmer and orchardist and at one time had the largest apple and peach orchard in this section of the country. He received his home place in the Highland section from hi parents, the late Henry M. and Catherine Fritzman Ruppenthal, who came to this country from Rhine Valley in Germany when they were ten years of age.
He was one of the pioneers in growing fruit commercially in Morgan County and took the lead in doing the preliminary work necessary prior to the location of a branch of the Interwoven Stocking Company here. For many years he was considered the largest individual owner of real estate in the county. He was a member of the United Brethren Church and of the P.O.S. of A., while that organization had a lodge here.
Surviving are: seven sons-Floyd H. Ruppenthal of Berkeley Springs; the Rev. Harry P. Ruppenthal of Durham, N.C; Ercel B. Ruppenthal of Berkeley Springs; Virgil H. Ruppenthal at whose home he died; Lester Ruppenthal of Inwood; Paul M. Ruppenthal of Martinsburg; Henry M. Ruppenthal of Berkeley Springs, now an apprentice seaman at Sampson, N.Y; three daughters-Mrs. Emory Noland of Great Cacapon; Mrs. Fred M. Morgret of Berkeley Springs; Mrs. Victor Funderburg of Pleasant View; 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His wife, Mrs. Ida A. Iden Ruppenthal, preceded him in death nine years ago.
Services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the United Brethren Church here with the Rev. Dr. Paul Gruver, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Walter M. Michael of Cumberland, Md., officiating. Interment was in Greenway Cemetery here. Bearers were W. Jack Hunter, Fred Newbraugh, James Carter, Harry VanGosen, Henry Gorrell and Lawrence Michael.⁸

(Witness) Bio

Henry Martin Ruppenthal was 18 years old when his father died. He managed the farm until age 21 when he became to owner as stated in his father's will. He took care of his mother until her death. Henry and ida moved to Berkeley Springs in 1912 where he served as sheriff of Morgan County from 1912 to 1916. He served two terms in the West Virginia Legislature, 1908 to 1912. He was one of the pioneers in growing fruit commercially in Morgan County, and at one time had the largest apple and peach orchard in this section of the county. Henry and Ida were United Brethren and staunch Republicans.²

Family

Ida America Iden b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Children

Floyd Harrison Ruppenthal+¹ b. 24 Mar 1889, d. 13 Dec 1950
Claddie Pearl Ruppenthal¹ b. 17 Dec 1890, d. 18 Jul 1953
Harry Preston Ruppenthal+¹ b. 27 Apr 1893, d. 13 Jan 1966
Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr.+⁹ b. 10 Dec 1895, d. 3 Jul 1975
Lola Dolores Ruppenthal⁴ b. 7 Nov 1897, d. 21 Nov 1898
Virgil Harold Ruppenthal+¹ b. 1 Nov 1899, d. 18 Jan 1969
Lester Theodore Ruppenthal+⁶ b. 12 May 1902, d. 26 May 1959
Paul Medford Ruppenthal+⁶ b. 20 Jan 1904, d. 2 Feb 1996
Frieda Mae Ruppenthal⁶ b. 22 Feb 1907, d. 2 Feb 1975
Oakla Rebecca Ruppenthal⁶ b. 4 Jun 1909, d. 28 Mar 1984
Henry Martin Ruppenthal III+¹⁰ b. 3 Sep 1911, d. 5 Feb 1986

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[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, 23 March 1944.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 July 1975.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 February 1986.

Nannie Myrtle Kesecker¹

F, b. 22 November 1898, d. 8 July 1861

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Death*

Nannie Myrtle Kesecker died on 8 July 1861 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia; at the Marginsburg hospital; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.¹

Birth*

She was born on 22 November 1898 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Albert and Anna Courtney Kesecker.¹

Married Name

As of between 1920 and 1930,her married name was Householder.¹

Marriage*

She married Frank William Householder, son of Charles E. Householder and Lillie S. Roach, between 1920 and 1930 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Nannie Myrtle Kesecker appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Frank William Householder; ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.²

Obit

Nannie Myrtle's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 13 July 1961:

Mrs. Nannie Myrtle Householder, of Cherry Run, widow of Frank Householder, died Saturday in the Kings Daughters Hospital, Martinsburg, where she had been a patient the previous four weeks. Born November 22, 1898, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anna Courtney Kesecker. She was a member of the Snyders Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Survivors include two sons-Leon Householder and Earl Householder, both of Cherry Run; three sisters-Mrs. Rose Brough, of Martinsburg; and Mrs. Sarah Blake and Miss Mary Kesecker, both of Berkeley Springs; two brothers-John Kesecker, of Berkeley Springs; and Henry Kesecker, of Gibsonton, Fla; and five grandchildren. The body was removed the Hunter Funeral Home to Mount Zion E.U.B. Church at Spohrs Cross Roads on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for services at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Daniel Frazier. Burial was in the church cemetery.¹

Family

Frank William Householder b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 12 Sep 1946

Children

Earl Franklin Householder^3,4 b. 8 Mar 1921, d. 24 Sep 1998
Leon Vincent Householder² b. 1925

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 July 1961.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Nannie Householder, 13 July 1961.

Earl Franklin Householder^1,2

M, b. 8 March 1921, d. 24 September 1998

Father

Frank William Householder^1,2 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 12 Sep 1946

Mother

Nannie Myrtle Kesecker^1,2 b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 8 Jul 1861

Last Edited

23 Jan 2004

Birth*

Earl Franklin Householder was born on 8 March 1921 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Frank William Householder; ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.³

Marriage*

Earl Franklin Householder married Bernice R. McDaniel between 1940 and 1950 at West Virginia.^1,4

Death*

Earl Franklin Householder died on 24 September 1998 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 77; buried at the Snyders Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Earl Franklin's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 30 September 1998:

Earl F. Householder Sr., 77, Hedgesville, died Thursday, September 24, 1998 at the home of his daughter while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. He was the son of the late Frank William Householder and Nannie Kesecker Householder. He was a member of Snyder's Bible Chapel. He was a veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Fairchild Aircraft. He also worked construction with his brother, Leon Householder Sr.
He is survived by one son, Earl F. (Skip) Householder Jr., Hedgesville; two daughters, Vicki Diane Spiker, Hedgesville and Beth Ann DuVall, Berkeley Springs; one brother, Leon Householder, Sr., Hedgesville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice R. McDaniel Householder. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26 at Snyder's Bible Chapel in Morgan County, with the Rev. Joseph L. Mercer officiating. Interment was in Snyder's Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.⁵

Family

Bernice R. McDaniel b. 14 May 1922, d. 22 Jul 1990

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Nannie Householder, 13 July 1961.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 25 July 1986.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 September 1998.

Leon Vincent Householder¹

M, b. 1925

Father

Frank William Householder¹ b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 12 Sep 1946

Mother

Nannie Myrtle Kesecker¹ b. 22 Nov 1898, d. 8 Jul 1861

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Leon Vincent Householder was born in 1925 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Leon Vincent Householder lived on 30 September 1998 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Earl Householder, 30 September 1998.

William Mason¹

M, b. 1896, d. 1946

Last Edited

23 Jan 2004

Birth*

William Mason was born in 1896.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Frances Householder, daughter of Charles E. Householder and Betty Kesecker, circa 1940.¹

Death*

William Mason died in 1946 at West Virginia; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.^1,2

Family

Rebecca Frances Householder b. 1 Jun 1918, d. 18 May 1995

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Rebecca Michael, 24 May 1995.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Vernon Daniel Michael¹

M, b. 18 May 1928, d. 26 November 2003

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Vernon Daniel Michael was born on 18 May 1928 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of Henry and Bettie Stotler Michael.¹

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Frances Householder, daughter of Charles E. Householder and Betty Kesecker, between 1946 and 1950.²

Obit*

Vernon Daniel's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 26 November 2003:

Vernon D. Michael - 11/26/2003
Vernon Daniel Michael, 75, of Orlando, FL, died November 2, 2003. He was born May 18, 1928 in Berkeley Springs, a son of the late Henry and Bettie Stotler Michael. He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Stotler of Berkeley Springs and Michelle Clark of Orlando, FL; one stepson, Roger Mason of Hartley, DE; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Stotler of Berkeley Springs; 15 grandchildren, Michael Clarke, Todd Stotler, Yvette McCarty, Daniel Stotler, Steve Crosby, Mark Crosby, Rhonda Criger, Scott Crosby, Vicki House, Arlene Stotler, Bobbi Lea Stevens, Judy Shedrick, Timmy Mason, Eddie Mason and Billy Mason; 36 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rebecca Michael; two daughters, Susan Diane Michael and Roberta Ann Crosby. Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 4, 1 p.m. at Dave Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brian Howard officiating.¹

Family

Rebecca Frances Householder b. 1 Jun 1918, d. 18 May 1995

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 26 November 2003.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Rebecca Michael, 24 May 1995.

Austin Raymond Ambrose¹

M, b. 15 September 1908, d. 24 March 1983

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Austin Raymond Ambrose was born on 15 September 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of C.W. and Fannie Newbraugh Ambrose.¹

Marriage*

He married Madaline O. Kesecker, daughter of Reverend Earl R. Kesecker and Martha Susan Householder, between 1935 and 1940 at West Virginia.¹

Death*

Austin Raymond Ambrose died on 24 March 1983 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; at the Winchester hospital; buried at the Oakland Church Cemetery.¹

Family

Madaline O. Kesecker b. 13 Mar 1915, d. 15 Feb 1995

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 march 1983.

Gerald Herr Backer^1,2

M, b. 25 November 1909, d. 30 August 1994

Last Edited

18 Nov 2003

Birth*

Gerald Herr Backer was born on 25 November 1909.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Fern Elizabeth Kesecker, daughter of Reverend Earl R. Kesecker and Martha Susan Householder, between 1930 and 1940.^1,2

Death*

Gerald Herr Backer died on 30 August 1994 at Seaford, Sussex, Delaware, at age 84; buried at Spohrs Cross Roads Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Fern Elizabeth Kesecker b. 1 Mar 1913, d. 2 Dec 1995

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Fern BAker, 6 December 1995.

James F. Meier¹

M, b. between 1915 and 1920

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Marriage*

James F. Meier married Clara E. Kesecker, daughter of Reverend Earl R. Kesecker and Martha Susan Householder.¹

Birth*

James F. Meier was born between 1915 and 1920.¹

Family

Clara E. Kesecker b. 3 Aug 1918, d. 3 Mar 1993

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Clara Meier, 10 March 1993.

Clara Viola Bowers^1,2

F, b. 27 January 1908, d. 11 October 1999

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Clara Viola Bowers was born on 27 January 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Henry Elder Bowers and Alice Virginia Albright.^1,2

Married Name

As of 28 March 1929,her married name was Householder.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Jacob Daniel Householder, son of Charles E. Householder and Lillie S. Roach, on 28 March 1929 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. John L. Dauberman.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Clara Viola Bowers appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Jacob Daniel Householder; ED 7, sheet 5B, occupation auto repair shop, no children, living with his in-laws.¹

Death*

Clara Viola Bowers died on 11 October 1999 at Hedtgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 91; buried at the Snyders Cemetery.⁴

Obit

Clara Viola's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 13 October 1999:

Clara Viola Householder, 91, of Hedgesville, died Monday, October 11, 1999 at City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born January 27, 1908 in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Elder Bowers and Alice Virginia Albright Bowers. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Snyders Bible Chapel where she taught Sunday school class and was church treasurer for many years. She was also a member of Ladies Aid.
She is survived by two sons, Edward Daniel Householder and Robert Vernon Householder; three grandchildren, Regina Householder Sherman, Daniel Lee Householder and Michael Vernon Householder; eight great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; one sister, Alice Mae Kesecker of Berkeley Springs; and one brother, Alva Ellis Bowers of Hedgesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Daniel Householder; three sisters, Mary Amanda Risinger, Emma Jane Weigle and Ada Florence Bowers; and six brothers, Jacob Henry Bowers, Charles Chester Bowers, Thomas Alfred Bowers, George William Bowers, Roy Raymond Bowers and John Russel Bowers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14, at 2 p.m. at Snyders Bible Chapel, Morgan County, with Joseph Mercer officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, tonight, Wednesday, October 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church, Thursday, October 14, from 1 to 2 p.m.⁴

Family

Jacob Daniel Householder b. 22 Jun 1907, d. 19 Nov 1967

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Snyder Cemetery.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 125.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 13 October 1999.

Herbert McBee¹

M, b. 1917

Father

Wilbert McBee¹ b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 1 Dec 1968

Mother

Barbara Ellen Householder¹ b. 14 Dec 1892, d. 17 Sep 1960

Last Edited

23 Jan 2004

Birth*

Herbert McBee was born in 1917 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 Sleepy Creek District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Wilbert McBee; ED 119, sheet 8B, occupation signal keeper, owned home, 5 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Herbert McBee appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Chestnut Grove Precinct, Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Wilbert McBee; ED 7, sheet 3B, occupation keeper-signal, owned home, value of $1,800 listed by Barbara's name, no radio, 8 children at home.¹

Residence*

Herbert McBee lived on 28 July 1999 at Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Bernard McBee, 28 July 1999.

John William McBee¹

M, b. 2 September 1866, d. 19 March 1945

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

John William McBee was born on 2 September 1866 at Morgan, West Virginia; son of Joseph and Sarah Householder McBee.¹

Marriage*

He married Ida Elizabeth Widmyer, daughter of John William Widmyer and Mary Elizabeth Michael, on 1 November 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Census*

John William McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 83, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 8 children, 8 living.²

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Ida Elizabeth Widmyer on 12 November 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Spohr's Crossroads Cemetery.³

Marriage*

John William McBee married Goldie B. Tedrick between 1924 and 1927 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁴

Census

John William McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage to Goldie, 3 children by first marriage and 3 step children.⁵

Death*

He died on 19 March 1945 at Grape Hill Section, Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at Spohrs Cross Roads.¹

Obit

John William's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 22 March 1945:

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.¹

Family 1

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919

Children

Wilbert McBee+ b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 1 Dec 1968
Laura Grace McBee+² b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 Nov 1978
Charles K. McBee+² b. 11 Nov 1893, d. 24 Sep 1965
Lillian McBee² b. 1899
Marlin W. McBee+² b. 21 Feb 1900, d. 13 Nov 1989
James Brent McBee+² b. 18 Jul 1904, d. 7 May 1990
John G. McBee Jr.² b. 1906
Renzie Dowl McBee² b. 16 Jun 1908, d. 17 Aug 1983

Family 2

Goldie B. Tedrick b. 7 Aug 1885, d. 14 Mar 1965

Child

Donald S. McBee⁵ b. 1928

Citations

[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, 18 March 1965.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Laura Grace McBee¹

F, b. 30 May 1891, d. 5 November 1978

Father

John William McBee¹ b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer¹ b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Laura Grace McBee was born on 30 May 1891 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Married Name

As of 28 March 1911,her married name was Weber.³

Marriage*

Laura Grace McBee married Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber on 28 March 1911 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

(Witness) Census

Laura Grace McBee appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 113, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Laura Grace McBee appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting?, 9 children at home.⁵

Death*

Laura Grace McBee died on 5 November 1978 at New Hope, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 87; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.²

Obit

Laura Grace's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 8 November 1978:

Mrs. Laura Grace Weber, widow of O.B. Weber, died Sunday, November 5, at her home in the New Hope Community of Morgan County. She was born May 30, 1891, a daughter of the late John W. and Ida Widmyer McBee. Mrs. Weber was preceded in death by her husband, O.B. Weber in 1970. She was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church.
Surviving her are seven sons, Fred Weber, Philadelphia, Pa; Glen Weber, Oakton, Va; Don Weber, Vienna, Va; Lloyd Weber, Orlando, Fla; Bruce Weber, Arlington, Va; Calvin Weber and Ed Weber, both of Berkeley Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Nearissa Carper, Martinsburg; Mrs. Geraldine Willard, Berkeley Springs; Mrs. June Brown, Decatur, Ind; four brothers, Renzie McBee, Sleepy Creek; Brent McBee, Martinsburg, Marlin McBee, Berkeley Springs; John McBee, Mountain Lake Park, Md; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Hope Presbyterian Church by her pastor, Thomas W. Jackson. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohr's Cross Roads, Morgan County. Arrangements are being handled by the Hunter Funeral Home.⁶

Family

Oscar Brent (O.B.) Weber b. 27 Dec 1889, d. 22 Jun 1970

Children

Nearissa M. Weber⁴ b. 19 Mar 1912, d. 10 May 2006
Charles F. Weber⁴ b. 10 Jun 1913, d. c 6 May 1990
Glenn S. Weber⁴ b. 7 Nov 1915, d. 15 Feb 2011
Oscar Donald Weber⁴ b. 11 Jul 1917, d. 3 Oct 2002
George W. Weber⁴ b. 1919
Lloyd E. Weber⁷ b. 15 Jan 1921, d. 22 Dec 1986
Bruce L. Weber⁵ b. 1922
Geraldine M. Weber⁵ b. 1923
June Weber⁵ b. 1925
Calvin Julian Weber⁷ b. 14 Sep 1925, d. 7 Nov 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 November 1978.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 24 June 1970.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 Novmeber 1978.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Charles K. McBee¹

M, b. 11 November 1893, d. 24 September 1965

Father

John William McBee¹ b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer¹ b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Charles K. McBee was born on 11 November 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He 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.¹

Marriage*

Charles K. McBee married Nettie Virginia Lopp circa 1915 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

Census*

Charles K. McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 24 September 1965 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Sohrs Cross Roads.²

Obit

Charles K.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 30 September 1965:

Charles K. McBee, of Berkeley Springs, died Friday morning, September 24, 1965, in War Memorial Hospital. A retired track foreman for the B and O Railroad, he was born in Morgan County, November 11, 1893, son of John W. and Ida Widmyer McBee. He was a member of Mt. Zion E.U.B. Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, trustee and teacher of the adult bible class.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nettie Virginia Lopp McBee, at home; three sons, Melvin, Irvin and Raymond McBee, Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Mrs. William Ambrose, Catonsville, Md; five granddaughters; five brothers-Wilbert McBee, Martinsburg; Marlin McBee, Berkeley springs; Brent McBee, Washington, D.C; John McBee, Mountain Lake, Md; Renzie McBee, Sleepy Creek; one sister, Mrs. O.B. Weber, Berkeley springs, and one half-brother, Donald McBee, Berkeley Springs. The body was removed from the Hunter Funeral Home Monday to the Mt. Zion E.U.B. church, Spohrs Cross Roads, for services at 2 p.m., the Rev. Carroll Jay and the Rev. Dr. James A. Swain officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.²

Family

Nettie Virginia Lopp b. 29 Mar 1896, d. 2 Dec 1979

Children

Melvin C. McBee⁵ b. 14 Dec 1916, d. 25 Mar 1991
Irvin H. McBee⁶ b. 12 Mar 1919, d. 29 Aug 1990
Raymond L. McBee⁷ b. 4 Mar 1923, d. 31 May 1988

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 30 September 1965.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 December 1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 November 1989.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 5 September 1990.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 8 June 1988.

Lillian McBee¹

F, b. 1899

Father

John William McBee¹ b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer¹ b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919

Last Edited

9 Dec 2003

Birth*

Lillian McBee was born in 1899 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Lillian McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John William McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage to Goldie, 3 children by first marriage and 3 step children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Marlin W. McBee¹

M, b. 21 February 1900, d. 13 November 1989

Father

John William McBee¹ b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 19 Mar 1945

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Widmyer¹ b. 31 Aug 1868, d. 12 Nov 1919

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Marlin W. McBee was born on 21 February 1900 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Marlin W. McBee married Lillie B. Lopp circa 1920 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

Census*

Marlin W. McBee appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 13 November 1989 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 89; buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁵

Obit

Marlin W.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 15 November 1989:

Marlin W. McBee, 89, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday;, November 13, 1989 in Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County, he was the son of the late John William and Ida Widmeyer McBee. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Lopp McBee, who died in 1976. He retired in 1960 from Fairchild Industries. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Ida Lea Gray and Marian Park, both of Berkeley Springs; two sons, Marlin McBee Jr. and Bobbie McBee, both of Berkeley Springs; one brother, James Brent McBee of Berkeley Springs; one half-brother, Donald S. McBee of Berkeley Springs; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 16, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Internment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, today, Wednesday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday.⁵

Family

Lillie B. Lopp b. 28 Apr 1894, d. 10 Feb 1976

Child

Marlin William McBee Jr.⁴ b. 10 May 1928, d. 16 Feb 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 February 1976.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 15 November 1989.