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James Brent McBee¹

M, b. 18 July 1904, d. 7 May 1990

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*

James Brent McBee was born on 18 July 1904 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*

James Brent McBee married Mary C. (?) circa 1924 at Morgan, West Virginia.³

Census*

James Brent McBee appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Kensington, Montgomery, Maryland, ED 33, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, renting-$21.50 month, no radio, 2 children at home.³

Death*

He died on 7 May 1990 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 85; buried at Pleasant View Memory Gardens.²

Obit

James Brent's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 9 May 1990:

James Brent McBee, 85, of Berkeley Springs, died Monday, May; 7 1990, in Valley View Nursing Home. Born July 18, 1904, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late John William and Ida (Widmeyer) McBee. He was formerly employed as a streetcar conductor in Washington, D.C. He retired after 40 years as a railroad carcam with the Washington Terminal Co. He ws a member of Snyder's Bible Chapel.
Surviving are two daughters, Gladys and Mary McBee; two sons, George and Joe McBee; one half-brother, Donald S. McBee of Berkeley Springs; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are being held today, Wednesday, May 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Snyder's Bible Chapel with the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens.²

Family

Mary C. (?) b. 1904

Children

Gladys L. McBee³ b. 1925
George B. McBee³ b. 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 May 1990.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John G. McBee Jr.¹

M, b. 1906

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

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

John G. McBee Jr. was born in 1906 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Renzie Dowl McBee¹

M, b. 16 June 1908, d. 17 August 1983

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

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Renzie Dowl McBee was born on 16 June 1908 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Renzie Dowl 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.³

Marriage*

Renzie Dowl McBee married Thelma Elizabeth Householder, daughter of Harry E. Householder and Mollie G. McCullough, on 14 June 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. August Dotterman.^4,5

Death

Renzie Dowl McBee died on 13 August 1983 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 75; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.²

Obit*

Renzie Dowl's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 17 August 1983:

Renzie Dowl McBee, 75, Route 3, (River road), Hedgesville, died Saturday, August 13, 1983 in War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, after an extended illness. Born June 16, 1908 in Morgan County he was a son of the late John W. and Ida E. Widmyer McBee. He was a member of Snyder's bible Chapel and retired from the B&O Railroad in 1971 after 45 years of service, last as a welder.
Surviving are his wife, Thelma Householder McBee, at the home, whom he married June 14, 1930; two sons, Jack L. McBee, and Douglas JM. McBee, both of Hedgesville; three daughters, Joan E. Potter, Berkeley Springs, Patricia A. Fox, Palmyra, Pa., and Kaiy L. Gassert, Leganon, Pa; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers, Marlin McBee, Brent McBee and Donald McBee, all of Berkeley Springs; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 15, from Snyuder's Bible Ckhapel, Morgan County with pastors Kenneth Reed and Gary Kerns officiating with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Spohrs Cross Roads. Brown Funeral Home in Marinsburg ws in charge of arrangements.²

Family

Thelma Elizabeth Householder b. 13 Aug 1910, d. 9 Apr 1997

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 August 1983.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Renzie McBee, 17 August 1983.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 204.

Jonathan Iden^1,2

M, b. 1785, d. 1875

Last Edited

15 Dec 2003

Birth*

Jonathan Iden was born in 1785 at Frederick, Virginia.

Marriage*

He married Catherine Jolly on 19 March 1811 at Frederick, Virginia; check Frederick County marriage records for cite.¹

Census

Jonathan Iden appeared on the census of 1820 at Frederick, Virginia, page 3, image 11, 1 male under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, 1 male engaged in Commerce, no slaves.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Western District, Frederick, Virginia, page 117, 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 2 females 15-, 1 male a 1 female 40-49; looks like another family was added compared to 1820 census.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 3 August 1850 at District 16, Frederick, Virginia, page 213B, occupation none, real estate valued at $600, no children at home.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 13 October 1860 at District No. 5, Frederick, Virginia, page 595, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $787, John Morrison, age 10, living with them.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 September 1870 at Subdivision No. 181, Gailnsborough Twp., Frederick, Virginia, page 50B, occupation "formerly farmer," real estate valued at $680, no children at home.⁶

Death*

He died in 1875 at Frederick, Virginia.¹

Family

Catherine Jolly b. 1784, d. 1872

Children

Jonathan Iden Jr.+¹ b. c 1814, d. 1845
Martha Ann Iden b. 19 Mar 1822, d. 21 Apr 1895

Citations

[S729] V. Gilmore Iden, Iden Family History, page 63.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Catherine Jolly¹

F, b. 1784, d. 1872

Last Edited

15 Dec 2003

Birth*

Catherine Jolly was born in 1784 at Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 19 March 1811,her married name was Iden.¹

Marriage*

She married Jonathan Iden on 19 March 1811 at Frederick, Virginia; check Frederick County marriage records for cite.¹

(Witness) Census

Catherine Jolly appeared on the census of 1820 Frederick, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 3, image 11, 1 male under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, 1 male engaged in Commerce, no slaves.³

(Witness) Census

Catherine Jolly appeared on the census of 1830 Western District, Frederick, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 117, 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 2 females 15-, 1 male a 1 female 40-49; looks like another family was added compared to 1820 census.⁴

(Witness) Census

Catherine Jolly appeared on the census of 3 August 1850 District 16, Frederick, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 213B, occupation none, real estate valued at $600, no children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Catherine Jolly appeared on the census of 13 October 1860 District No. 5, Frederick, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 595, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $787, John Morrison, age 10, living with them.⁵

(Witness) Census

Catherine Jolly appeared on the census of 18 September 1870 Subdivision No. 181, Gailnsborough Twp., Frederick, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Iden; page 50B, occupation "formerly farmer," real estate valued at $680, no children at home.⁶

Death*

Catherine Jolly died in 1872 at Frederick, Virginia.¹

Family

Jonathan Iden b. 1785, d. 1875

Children

Jonathan Iden Jr.+ b. c 1814, d. 1845
Martha Ann Iden b. 19 Mar 1822, d. 21 Apr 1895

Citations

[S729] V. Gilmore Iden, Iden Family History, page 63.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short¹

F, b. 29 January 1837, d. 23 December 1901

Father

Jacob Short² b. 1809, d. 1854

Mother

Ann Pride² b. 1818, d. 22 Jun 1886

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short was born on 29 January 1837 at Sussex, Delaware.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 District No. 10, Carroll, Indiana, in the household of Jacob Short; page 347b, occupation carpenter, renting, 4 children and the family of John McGee, recorded as "Shirt."²

Married Name

As of 19 July 1855,her married name was McGinnis.⁴

Marriage*

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short married Joseph McGinnis on 19 July 1855 at Cass, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 Washington Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Joseph McGinnis; page 563, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $450, no children.⁵

Census*

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 at Delphi, Carroll, Indiana, page 494, widowed, no children, living with her mother and step father, John G. Kessler.⁶

Married Name

As of 18 February 1873,her married name was Wipperman.^7,3

Marriage*

She married Henry Wipperman on 18 February 1873 at Indiana.^7,3

(Witness) Census

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Washington Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Henry Wipperman; page 413A, occupation farmer, one son from first marriage, father-in-law from first marriage, and Alice Carigan, "adopted."⁸

(Witness) Bio

HENRY WIPPERMAN, a respected citizen of Washington Township, was born in Germany February 23, 1832, and when an infant immigrated with his parents to the United States, locating in Pennsylvania, and when six years old removed to Cass County, settling in Clinton Township. Here young Henry was reared on a farm; attended the district schools, and at the age of sixteen began working at the carpenter's trade on his own responsibility, and followed this occupation for twenty years. In 1852 he went to California, and there engaged as a mill-wright, in also mining until 1866, in which year he returned to Cass County. He was married, in California, February 14, 1861, to Matilda Ossenbeck, a daughter of Frederick and Maria Ossenbock, natives of Germany. Mrs. Wipperman was born in Logansport, Ind., September 21, 1837. She received a good education in her native county, completing her studies in California, where she had gone to regain her health. Two children were born to this union: Franklin H., born December 15, 1861, and William F., born June 8, 1867, died August 8, 1867. The wife and mother died July 23, 1867, and for his present wife Mr. Wipperman selected Maria C. McGinnis, to whom he was married February 18, 1873. She is a daughter of Jacob and Ann (Pride) Short; was born January 29, 1837, in Sussex County, Del., and immigrated to Pennsylvania with her parents in 1839; thence, in 1847, to Cass County. By hard work and prudential economy Mr. Wipperman has obtained it competence, now owning two fine farms, besides several dwellings in Logansport, and is at present living at his pleasant country home, a short distance south of the city. He is a member of the Democratic party, and served one term as county commissioner. Himself and family are members of the English Lutheran Church.³

(Witness) Census

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of Henry Wipperman; ED 13, sheet 19A, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 27 years, no children.⁹

Obit

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C.'s obituary was published in the Logansport Pharos Tribune on 23 December 1901:
Mrs. Marie C. Wipperman, wife of Henry Wipperman, died this morning at her home, No. 222 Thirteenth Street, after an illness of four weeks, aged sixty-four years and ten months, death being due to pneumonia, which later developed into heart trouble. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Mary Carriger of this city and Mrs. Lucy Kinneman of Mexico, who, with her husband, survive her. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the residence, Reve. W.W. Dysinger officiating. Interment will be made in the old city cemetery.

Death*

She died on 23 December 1901 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, at age 64.¹⁰

Family 1

Joseph McGinnis b. 1828, d. b 1870

Family 2

Henry Wipperman b. Feb 1831, d. 7 Feb 1904

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S541] Thomas B. Helm, History of Cass County, Indiana, page 975.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Cass, Book 2, page 276.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S431] Unknown compiler, Cass County, Indiana Death Records, Book Ch-1, page 132.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S431] Unknown compiler, Cass County, Indiana Death Records, Book Ch-1, page 116.

Mary Short¹

F, b. December 1838, d. 20 October 1914

Father

Jacob Short¹ b. 1809, d. 1854

Mother

Ann Pride¹ b. 1818, d. 22 Jun 1886

Last Edited

9 Jan 2004

Birth*

Mary Short was born in December 1838 at Pennsylvania.²

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 6 March 1853,her married name was Carriger.^3,4

Marriage*

Mary Short married George Cariger on 6 March 1853 at Carroll, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Mary Short appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of George Cariger; occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home; born in Knox County, Ohio.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary Short appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of George Cariger; page 237B, occupation railroad carpenter, real estate valued at $1,600, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Short appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Logansport, Cass, Indiana, in the household of George Cariger; ED 12, sheet 14A, occupation boarding house, owned real estate, married 40 years, 11 children, 7 living.⁶

Death*

Mary Short died on 20 October 1914 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, at age 75.⁷

Family

George Cariger b. Mar 1830, d. 3 Oct 1901

Children

Richard Dudley Cariger³ b. 1857
Ida M. Cariger+³ b. 1859
Flora E. Cariger+³ b. 1861
Maggie Cariger³ b. 1865
Alathursia (Allie) Cariger+³ b. Feb 1869
Viola M. Cariger⁶ b. Aug 1873
Frank H. Cariger+⁸ b. 1883

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Carroll, Book 2, page 379.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S431] Unknown compiler, Cass County, Indiana Death Records, Book Ch-4, page 45.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 19, page 485.

James N. Miller¹

Last Edited

1 Dec 2003

Marriage*

James N. Miller married Emily J. (Emma) Short, daughter of Jacob Short and Ann Pride, on 24 January 1870 at Carroll, Indiana.¹

Family

Emily J. (Emma) Short b. 1849

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Book 6, page 224.

Joseph McGinnis¹

M, b. 1828, d. before 1870

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Joseph McGinnis was born in 1828 at Tennessee.²

Marriage*

He married Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short, daughter of Jacob Short and Ann Pride, on 19 July 1855 at Cass, Indiana.¹

Census*

Joseph McGinnis appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 at Washington Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 563, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $450, no children.²

Death*

He died before 1870 at Cass, Indiana; Maria lived with her mother in the 1870 census; also could be divorced.³

Family

Maria (Mariah, Marie) C. Short b. 29 Jan 1837, d. 23 Dec 1901

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Cass, Book 2, page 276.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Annie Ruth Cross¹

F, b. 17 September 1873, d. 28 June 1948

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Annie Ruth Cross was born on 17 September 1873 at Pennsylvania; daughter of Noah Cross, mother's name Simmons; 1900 census says WV; death record says MD.^2,1,3

Married Name

As of 2 April 1893,her married name was Iden.¹

Marriage*

She married William Alfred Iden, son of Parkerson Iden and Catharine Rebecca Hovermale, on 2 April 1893 at Morgan, West Virginia; Hovermale History says 1892; reconcile.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Annie Ruth Cross appeared on the census of 20 July 1900 Kanawha District, Fayette, West Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation minister of the gospel, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Annie Ruth Cross appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Tulare City, Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 202, sheet 14B, occupation real estate broker, owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Annie Ruth Cross appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Tulare, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 228, sheet 5B, occupation tallyman-lumber mill, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Annie Ruth Cross appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, in the household of William Alfred Iden; ED 536, sheet 13B, occupation rug merchant, renting-$60 month, radio, no children at home.⁷

Death*

Annie Ruth Cross died on 28 June 1948 at Tulare, California, at age 74.³

Family

William Alfred Iden b. 5 Sep 1870, d. 21 Jan 1941

Children

Brent S. Iden+ b. Jan 1894
Orpha M. Iden² b. Jan 1896
Wade Hammock Iden+² b. 18 Jul 1897, d. 9 Oct 1988
Ralph L. Iden+² b. 5 Oct 1899, d. 26 Feb 1973
Mary V. Iden⁵ b. 18 Jul 1902, d. 11 Mar 1990
Jesse Iden⁵ b. 3 Nov 1905, d. 18 Nov 1994

Citations

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

Carrie Bohrer¹

F, b. 25 September 1874, d. 22 December 1957

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Carrie Bohrer was born on 25 September 1874 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Isaac and Henrietta Stotler Bohrer.^2,1,3

Married Name

As of 6 April 1894,her married name was Iden.¹

Marriage*

She married Champion Edward Iden, son of Parkerson Iden and Catharine Rebecca Hovermale, on 6 April 1894 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Carrie Bohrer appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 4 children, 3 living; Wm. Graham boarding.²

(Witness) Census

Carrie Bohrer appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Carrie Bohrer appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁵

Census*

Carrie Bohrer appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 2, sheet 6B, occupation none, widowed, renting-$8 month, 1 child at home.⁶

Death*

She died on 22 December 1957 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 83; buried at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.³

Obit

Carrie's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 26 December 1957:

Mrs. Carrie Iden, widow of Champion Iden, died Sunday morning at a convalescent home, Berkeley Springs, Rt. 1, following an illness of a week. Born in Morgan county on September 25, 1874, she ws a daughter of the late Isaac and Henrietta Gertrude Stotler Bohrer, direct descendants of Adam and Elizabeth Bohrer, pioneer residents of the county dating from the 17th century. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church at Stotler's Cross Roads.
Surviving are-four sons-Harry, Washington, D.C., Wade, Cumberland, Md; Boyd, Berkeley Springs; Jesse, Weston; two daughters-Mrs. Jeffrey Busey, Mrs. Audrey Waugh, Berkeley Springs; brother, Seymour Bohrer, Warfordsburg, Pa; sister, Mrs. Lizzie Aulabaugh, Berkeley Springs; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Church with her pastor, the Rev. C.G. Russell, the Rev. E.C. Day, a former pastor of Staunton, Va., and the Rev. Wilbur Jay, pastor of Trinity E.U.B. Church, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were-John Shade, Don Vangosen, Fred Henry, Newton Graham, Willie Pentoney and Robert "Babe" Unger.³

Family

Champion Edward Iden b. 6 Jul 1866, d. 19 Nov 1921

Children

Harry Dayton Iden+² b. Jun 1895, d. 1988
Dela May Iden⁷ b. 4 Feb 1896, d. 6 Mar 1896
Wade Ercel Iden+^8,2 b. 12 Mar 1898, d. 11 Jun 1979
Alston Boyd Iden^9,2 b. 21 Mar 1900, d. 13 May 1988
Jeffrey Agnes Iden⁴ b. 11 May 1905, d. 5 May 1995
Jesse Birch Iden¹⁰ b. 25 Nov 1908, d. 13 Jul 1994
Audra Catherine Iden⁴ b. 19 Feb 1912, d. 20 Sep 1987
Ervil L. Iden¹¹ b. 4 Aug 1914, d. 26 Aug 1915

Citations

[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 26 December 1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[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.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Dela May Iden^1,2

F, b. 4 February 1896, d. 6 March 1896

Father

Champion Edward Iden¹ b. 6 Jul 1866, d. 19 Nov 1921

Mother

Carrie Bohrer¹ b. 25 Sep 1874, d. 22 Dec 1957

Last Edited

28 Nov 2003

Birth*

Dela May Iden was born on 4 February 1896 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia; cemetery transcription says 1897; death record indicates 1896; should be reconciled.^1,2,3

Death*

She died on 6 March 1896 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia; of cholera infantitum; buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.^1,3

Citations

[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 65.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

George Thomas Weber^1,2

M, b. September 1856

Father

Gottleib F. Weber b. 28 Feb 1821, d. 23 Dec 1893

Mother

Mary Ann Lutman b. 1825, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Last Edited

28 Jul 2004

Birth*

George Thomas Weber was born in September 1856 at Morgan, Virginia; son of Gotlieb and M.A. Weber.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gottleib F. Weber; page 106, occupation farmer, land valued at $850, 8 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Thomas Weber appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gottleib F. Weber; ED 18, sheet 12D, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

George Thomas Weber married Malinda Rankin, daughter of Thomas James Rankin and Frances (Fannie) Caw, on 28 March 1883 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Census*

George Thomas Weber appeared on the census of 10 June 1900 at Independence, Lyon District, Preston, West Virginia, ED 104, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Lyon District, Preston, West Virginia, ED 103, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 10 children, 7 (9?) living.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Lyon District, Preston, West Virginia, ED 133, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 4 children at home.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Lyon District, Preston, West Virginia, ED 39-10, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned home valued at $400, no radio, widowed, 1 daughter and 1 grandson at home.⁷

Family 1

Malinda Rankin b. Jul 1861, d. bt 1911 - 1919

Children

Ida Weber³ b. Jan 1884
Mary Jane Weber⁸ b. 24 Aug 1885
Roy C. Weber+⁸ b. 27 Jun 1887
Bessie Weber⁸ b. 7 Apr 1889
Millie M. Weber³ b. Apr 1891
Gussie A. Weber³ b. Apr 1895
Manus U. Weber³ b. Jun 1897
George L. Weber³ b. 21 Jul 1899, d. Feb 1967
Isie R. Weber⁶ b. 1901

Family 2

Child

Archie Thomas Weber² b. 9 Mar 1918, d. 29 Oct 1983

Citations

[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

Mary Eva Shirley^1,2

F, b. October 1871

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Mary Eva Shirley was born in October 1871 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of James and Fannie Shirley.^1,2

Married Name

As of 5 April 1887,her married name was Rankin.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph F. Rankin, son of Thomas James Rankin and Frances (Fannie) Caw, on 5 April 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia; listed as the son of "Daul & Martha Rankin" - check.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Eva Shirley appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph F. Rankin; ED 90, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Eva Shirley appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph F. Rankin; D 98, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home, married 22 years, 10 children, 6 living.³

Family

Joseph F. Rankin b. Feb 1864

Children

Charles William Rankin² b. 2 Sep 1887, d. 26 Sep 1957
Carrie Rankin² b. Feb 1891
John E. T. Rankin² b. 28 Oct 1893
Alston (Elmer?) Rankin² b. Aug 1894
Edward Garrison Rankin+² b. 13 May 1896, d. 29 Jan 1941
Clarence Rankin³ b. 1903
Mary N. Rankin³ b. 1905

Citations

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

Lillie B. Lopp¹

F, b. 28 April 1894, d. 10 February 1976

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Lillie B. Lopp was born on 28 April 1894 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Walter and Annie Lopp Stotler.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1920,her married name was McBee.²

Marriage*

She married Marlin W. McBee, son of John William McBee and Ida Elizabeth Widmyer, circa 1920 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

Lillie B. Lopp appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Marlin W. McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.³

Death*

Lillie B. Lopp died on 10 February 1976 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 81; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.¹

Obit

Lillie B.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 18 February 1976:

Mrs. Lillie B. McBee, Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, February 10, in Valley View Nursing Home. Born in Morgan County April 28, 1894, a daughter of Walter and Annie Lopp Stotler, she was a member of Alpine United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Merlin W. McBee, at the home; two sons, Merlin W., Jr., Martinsburg, and Bobby D. McBee, Berkeley Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Ida Lee Gray, and Mrs. Marian Park of Berkeley Springs; one sister, Mrs. Nettie McBee, of Berkeley Springs; two brothers, William Lopp, Berkeley Springs, and Russell Lopp, Cumberland, Md; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were conducted Thursday, February 12 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at Spohrs Crossroads, conduced by Rev. Henry Fisher, with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements were made by Hunter Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery Memorial Fund.¹

NoteB*

See obituary for other children.

Family

Marlin W. McBee b. 21 Feb 1900, d. 13 Nov 1989

Child

Marlin William McBee Jr.³ b. 10 May 1928, d. 16 Feb 2000

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 February 1976.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 17 February 1976.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thelma Elizabeth Householder¹

F, b. 13 August 1910, d. 9 April 1997

Father

Harry E. Householder² b. 28 May 1880, d. 29 Jan 1952

Mother

Mollie G. McCullough² b. 28 Sep 1881, d. 28 Oct 1955

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Thelma Elizabeth Householder was born on 13 August 1910 at Cherry Run, Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of Harry E. and Molly G. McCullough Householder.³

(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.²

Married Name

As of 14 June 1930,her married name was McBee.^1,4

Marriage*

Thelma Elizabeth Householder married Renzie Dowl McBee, son of John William McBee and Ida Elizabeth Widmyer, on 14 June 1930 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. August Dotterman.^1,4

Death*

Thelma Elizabeth Householder died on 9 April 1997 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 86; in Berkeley Springs; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.³

Obit

Thelma Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 16 April 1997:

Thelma Elizabeth McBee, 86, of Hedgesville, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997 in Berkeley Springs. Born August 13, 1910 in Cherry Run, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Molly G. McCullough Householder. She was a member of Snyder's Bible Chapel, Hedgesville. She attended the Chestnut Grove School, Cherry Run. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Morgan County.
Surviving are three daughters, Joan E. Potter and Patricia A. Fox, both of Berkeley Springs, L. Kay Gassert, Lebanon, PA; two sons, Jackie L. McBee, Berkeley Springs and Douglas M. "Mac" McBee, Hedgesville; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Renzie Dowl McBee on August 13, 1983; two sisters, V. Rosalie Clingerman and F. Lorraine Butts; three brothers, Daniel R. Householder, Samuel M. Householder and Paul W. Householder. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at Snyder's Bible Chapel, Route 9, Hedgesville, with Pastor Joseph L. Mercer officiating. Interment was in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs. Helsley-Johnson Funeral, Berkeley Springs, was in charge of arrangements.³

Family

Renzie Dowl McBee b. 16 Jun 1908, d. 17 Aug 1983

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Renzie McBee, 17 August 1983.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 16 April 1997.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 204.

Alston Boyd Iden^1,2

M, b. 21 March 1900, d. 13 May 1988

Father

Champion Edward Iden^1,2 b. 6 Jul 1866, d. 19 Nov 1921

Mother

Carrie Bohrer^1,2 b. 25 Sep 1874, d. 22 Dec 1957

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Alston Boyd Iden was born on 21 March 1900 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 90, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 4 children, 3 living; Wm. Graham boarding.²

(Witness) Census

Alston Boyd Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.³

(Witness) Census

Alston Boyd Iden appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Alston Boyd Iden married Ida Elizabeth Fearnow on 12 September 1922 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; by Rev. Steelnau (sp), First M.E. Church.⁵

(Witness) Death

Alston Boyd Iden witnessed the death of Ida Elizabeth Fearnow in 1926 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Greenway Cemetery.⁵

Marriage*

Alston Boyd Iden married Ruth Helen Hewett on 25 January 1929 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; Morgan County license, by Rev. R.L. Wood.^6,5,7

Death*

Alston Boyd Iden died on 13 May 1988 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 88; buried at Greenway Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Alston Boyd's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 18 May 1988:

Alston Boyd Iden, 88, of 607 Harrison Ave., Berkeley Springs, died Friday, May 13, 1988, at Morgan County War Memorial Hospital. Born March 21, 1900, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Champion and Carrie Bohrer Iden. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Fearnow Iden in 1926. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served as deacon, treasurer, historian and Sunday school teacher. He formerly managed the Angle Roller Mills, he worked at Fairchild Industries. He was assessor of Morgan County from 1962-1966.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Hewett Iden, at home; four daughters, Anna Marie Somers, of Falston, Md., Peggy Michael and Barbara Yost, both of Berkeley Springs and Carol Sue Sterling of Yardley, Pa; a son, J.D. Iden of Woodbine, Md; a sister, Jeffrey Busey, of Berkeley Springs; a brother, Jeff B. Iden, of Clarksburg; 12 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Ralph Funkhouser and the Rev. Henry Fisher officiating. Burial was in Greenway Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs.¹

Family 1

Ida Elizabeth Fearnow b. 1902, d. 1926

Family 2

Ruth Helen Hewett b. 12 Jul 1912, d. 17 Jul 1998

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 18 May 1988.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 150.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S713] Morgan County WV Marriages (Court House Records): Vol. 4, page 113.

Henry Martin Ruppenthal III^1,2,3

M, b. 3 September 1911, d. 5 February 1986

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal² b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden² b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

30 Nov 2003

Birth*

Henry Martin Ruppenthal III was born on 3 September 1911 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He 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.⁴

(Witness) Census

Henry Martin Ruppenthal III appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Martin Ruppenthal; ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation none, owned home valued at $6,000, radio, 1 child at home.⁵

Marriage*

Henry Martin Ruppenthal III married Frances Ada Henry on 24 January 1936 at Morgan, West Virginia.^6,7

Death*

Henry Martin Ruppenthal III died on 5 February 1986 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 74; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.²

Obit

Henry Martin's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 12 February 1986:

Henry M. Ruppenthal, Jr., 74, of 1204 S. Washington St., Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, February 5, 1986, at the heartland Nursing Home, Martinsburg. Born September 3, 1911, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Henry Ruppenthal Sr. and Ida Iden Ruppenthal. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church; he was a professional photographer and owner-operator of the Camera Shop in Berkeley Springs for 40 years. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 60 and served on the committee of the Tomato Festival and the Morgan County Fair. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, member and past president of the Morgan County School Board, and a member and past president of the P.T.A. He was a former photographer for the Martinsburg Journal, the Herald Mail and the Morgan Messenger. He wrote copy for the Associated Press.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Henry Ruppenthal, at home; two daughters, Ronnie Sue Childers, Berkeley Springs, and Judith Ann Young, Manassas, Va; two sons, Henry M. Ruppenthal, III, Sutton, W. Va. and Virgil H. Ruppenthal, Berkeley Springs; a brother Paul M. Ruppenthal, Martinsburg; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs, with the Rev. Frederick Walz officiating. Burial was in the Greenway Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.⁸

Family

Frances Ada Henry b. c 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 February 1986.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Henry Ruppenthal, 12 February 1986.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 153.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 12 Feburary 1986.

Frances Ada Henry^1,2

F, b. circa 1915

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Frances Ada Henry was born circa 1915.¹

Married Name

As of 24 January 1936,her married name was Ruppenthal.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Henry Martin Ruppenthal III, son of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 24 January 1936 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Family

Henry Martin Ruppenthal III b. 3 Sep 1911, d. 5 Feb 1986

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Henry Ruppenthal, 12 February 1986.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 153.

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr.^1,2

M, b. 10 December 1895, d. 3 July 1975

Father

Henry Martin Ruppenthal¹ b. 2 May 1866, d. 19 Mar 1944

Mother

Ida America Iden¹ b. 8 May 1868, d. 19 Mar 1935

Last Edited

9 Mar 2007

Birth*

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. was born on 10 December 1895 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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.³

(Witness) Census

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. 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.⁴

Marriage*

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. married Maggie C. Johnson, daughter of George William Johnson and Sarah E. Lutman, on 11 March 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia; by Rev. C.H. Crowell.^5,6

(Witness) Death

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. witnessed the death of Maggie C. Johnson on 26 October 1918 at Morgan, West Virginia; from influenza.⁵

Marriage*

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. married Gladys Mable Close on 28 June 1919 at Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.^7,5

Census*

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 118, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer-orchardist, owned farm, radio, 3 children at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 3 July 1975 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 79; buried at Greenway Cemetery.¹

Obit

Ercel Buford's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 9 July 1975:

Ercel B. Ruppenthal, Sr., retired orchardist, died Thursday, July 3 in War Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County December 10, 1895, he was a son of Henry and Ida A. Iden Ruppenthal. He retired from orchard work about 20 years ago and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Close, at the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lameta Chewning, Baltimore, Md; and Mrs. Maradel McCoy, Berkeley springs; one son, Ercel B. Ruppenthal, Jr., Berkeley Springs, and Paul M. Ruppenthal, Martinsburg; eight grandchildren and 19 greet grandchildren. Arrangements were by Johnson Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs where services were conducted Sunday, July 6, by his pastor, the Rev. Monroe Shearer, and the Rev. Wilbur Jay, Martinsburg. Burial was in Greenway Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Morgan County War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.¹

(Witness) Obit

He witnessed the Obit of Gladys Mable Close on 19 April 1995 at Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia,
Gladys Mable Ruppenthal, 99, of Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995, at the War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. She was the daughter of the late James R. and Emma Jane (Arnold) Close. She was of the Methodist faith. She received an honorable mention award for the Berkeley Springs Fire Department Auxilliary.
Surviving are two daughters, Lameta R. Chewning of Baltimore, Md. and Mavadell McCoy, Berkeley Springs; one son, Ercel B. Ruppenthal, Jr., of Berkeley Springs; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercel B. Ruppenthal. Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs with the Rev. Hennis Fox and the Re. Mary Stevens officiating. Interment was in the Greenway Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.¹⁰

Family 1

Maggie C. Johnson b. 11 Jun 1892

Children

Lameta R. Ruppenthal^11,7 b. 15 Oct 1916, d. 26 Sep 2001
Ercel Buford (Junior) Ruppenthal Jr. b. 4 Oct 1918, d. 5 Apr 2011

Family 2

Gladys Mable Close b. 29 Jan 1896, d. 11 Apr 1995

Child

Mavadell Ruppenthal⁹ b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 5 Aug 2009

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 9 July 1975.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 66.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 151.
[S746] Kathern Ruppenthal Allemong, Ruppenthal History, page 34.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Ercel Ruppenthal, 9 July 1975.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 April 1995.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Gladys Mable Close¹

F, b. 29 January 1896, d. 11 April 1995

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Gladys Mable Close was born on 29 January 1896 at Morgan, West Virginia; daughter of James R. and Emma Jane (Arnold) Close.^2,3

Married Name

As of 28 June 1919,her married name was Ruppenthal.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr., son of Henry Martin Ruppenthal and Ida America Iden, on 28 June 1919 at Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Gladys Mable Close appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr; ED 118, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.⁵

Death*

Gladys Mable Close died on 11 April 1995 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 99; buried at the Greenway Cemetery.²

Obit

Gladys Mable's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 19 April 1995:

Gladys Mable Ruppenthal, 99, of Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995, at the War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. She was the daughter of the late James R. and Emma Jane (Arnold) Close. She was of the Methodist faith. She received an honorable mention award for the Berkeley Springs Fire Department Auxilliary.
Surviving are two daughters, Lameta R. Chewning of Baltimore, Md. and Mavadell McCoy, Berkeley Springs; one son, Ercel B. Ruppenthal, Jr., of Berkeley Springs; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercel B. Ruppenthal. Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home in Berkeley Springs with the Rev. Hennis Fox and the Re. Mary Stevens officiating. Interment was in the Greenway Cemetery, Berkeley Springs.³

Family

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. b. 10 Dec 1895, d. 3 Jul 1975

Child

Mavadell Ruppenthal⁶ b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 5 Aug 2009

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, Ercel Ruppenthal, 9 July 1975.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 April 1995.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 151.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Lameta R. Ruppenthal^1,2

F, b. 15 October 1916, d. 26 September 2001

Father

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr.^1,2 b. 10 Dec 1895, d. 3 Jul 1975

Mother

Maggie C. Johnson^1,2 b. 11 Jun 1892

Last Edited

12 Dec 2003

Birth*

Lameta R. Ruppenthal was born on 15 October 1916 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr.; ED 118, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.³

Married Name

As of between 1930 and 1940,her married name was Chewning.¹

Marriage*

Lameta R. Ruppenthal married Marshall Temple Chewning between 1930 and 1940.¹

Death*

Lameta R. Ruppenthal died on 26 September 2001 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 84; married name Chewning.^1,2

Obit

Lameta R.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 3 October 2001:

Lemeta R. Chewning, 85, of Baltimore, MD, died Wednesday, September 26, 2001, at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born September 24, 1916, in Berkeley Springs, she was the daughter of the late Ercel Beauford and Maggie Johnson Ruppenthal. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Temple Chewning. She was a beautician and also managed beauty salons. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Marshall Chewning of Jarrettsville, MD and Dwight Chewning of Potomac Falls, VA; and vie grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 29, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church of Christ, 5802 Roland Ave., Baltimore, with the Rev. David Caldwell officiating. Interment was in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, MD. Arrangements were Loring Byers Funeral Directors, Inc., 8728 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD.⁴

Family

Marshall Temple Chewning b. 14 Nov 1913, d. 19 May 1991

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Ercel Ruppenthal, 9 July 1975.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 3 October 2001.

Mavadell Ruppenthal¹

F, b. 4 July 1920, d. 5 August 2009

Father

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr.¹ b. 10 Dec 1895, d. 3 Jul 1975

Mother

Gladys Mable Close¹ b. 29 Jan 1896, d. 11 Apr 1995

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Mavadell Ruppenthal was born on 4 July 1920 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Residence*

She lived on 9 July 1975 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia; married name McCoy.¹

Death*

She died on 5 August 2009 at Hedgesville, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 89.²

Citations

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

Ercel Buford (Junior) Ruppenthal Jr.¹

M, b. 4 October 1918, d. 5 April 2011

Father

Ercel Buford Ruppenthal Sr. b. 10 Dec 1895, d. 3 Jul 1975

Mother

Maggie C. Johnson b. 11 Jun 1892

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Ercel Buford (Junior) Ruppenthal Jr. was born on 4 October 1918 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Ercel Buford (Junior) Ruppenthal Jr. lived on 9 July 1975 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia.⁴

Death*

He died on 5 April 2011 at Inwoood, Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 92.²

Citations

[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 151.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Ercel Ruppenthal, Sr., 9 July 1975.

Wade Ercel Iden^1,2

M, b. 12 March 1898, d. 11 June 1979

Father

Champion Edward Iden^1,2 b. 6 Jul 1866, d. 19 Nov 1921

Mother

Carrie Bohrer^1,2 b. 25 Sep 1874, d. 22 Dec 1957

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Wade Ercel Iden was born on 12 March 1898 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Wade Ercel Iden appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion Edward Iden; ED 88, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 5 living.³

Marriage*

Wade Ercel Iden married Hazel Burger circa 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia.^4,5,6

Census*

Wade Ercel Iden appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, ED 6, sheet 2B, occupation cutter-coal mine, owned home valued at $1,500, no radio, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 11 June 1979 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, at age 81; buried at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Cumberland.^1,2

Obit

Wade Ercel's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 19 September 1979:
(an unknown value.)¹

Family

Hazel Burger b. 8 Mar 1902, d. Feb 1983

Children

Vane Burger Iden⁴ b. 9 Jul 1924, d. 19 Sep 2006
Winona Ruth Iden⁴ b. 1926
Hazel Patricia Iden⁴ b. 1929

Citations

[S538] Morgan Messenger, 19 September 1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Wade Iden, 19 September 1979.

Hazel Burger^1,2,3,4

F, b. 8 March 1902, d. February 1983

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Hazel Burger was born on 8 March 1902 at West Virginia.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of circa 1919,her married name was Iden.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Wade Ercel Iden, son of Champion Edward Iden and Carrie Bohrer, circa 1919 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Hazel Burger appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Wade Ercel Iden; ED 6, sheet 2B, occupation cutter-coal mine, owned home valued at $1,500, no radio, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

Hazel Burger died in February 1983 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, at age 80.^1,2,3

Family

Wade Ercel Iden b. 12 Mar 1898, d. 11 Jun 1979

Children

Vane Burger Iden¹ b. 9 Jul 1924, d. 19 Sep 2006
Winona Ruth Iden¹ b. 1926
Hazel Patricia Iden¹ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Wade Iden, 19 September 1979.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 149.

Vane Burger Iden^1,2

M, b. 9 July 1924, d. 19 September 2006

Father

Wade Ercel Iden¹ b. 12 Mar 1898, d. 11 Jun 1979

Mother

Hazel Burger¹ b. 8 Mar 1902, d. Feb 1983

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Vane Burger Iden was born on 9 July 1924 at West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Wade Ercel Iden; ED 6, sheet 2B, occupation cutter-coal mine, owned home valued at $1,500, no radio, 3 children at home.¹

Residence*

Vane Burger Iden lived on 19 September 1975 at Oakland, Garrett, Maryland.⁴

Death*

He died on 19 September 2006 at Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, at age 82.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 149.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Wade Iden, 19 September 1975.

Winona Ruth Iden^1,2

F, b. 1926

Father

Wade Ercel Iden¹ b. 12 Mar 1898, d. 11 Jun 1979

Mother

Hazel Burger¹ b. 8 Mar 1902, d. Feb 1983

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Winona Ruth Iden was born in 1926 at West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, in the household of Wade Ercel Iden; ED 6, sheet 2B, occupation cutter-coal mine, owned home valued at $1,500, no radio, 3 children at home.¹

Residence*

Winona Ruth Iden lived on 19 September 1979 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; married Owen Rice, Jr.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 150.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Wade Iden, 19 September 1979.

Hazel Patricia Iden^1,2

F, b. 1929

Father

Wade Ercel Iden¹ b. 12 Mar 1898, d. 11 Jun 1979

Mother

Hazel Burger¹ b. 8 Mar 1902, d. Feb 1983

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Hazel Patricia Iden was born in 1929 at West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Hazel Patricia Iden lived on 19 September 1979 at Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland; married Howard Yeargon (Yeager?)³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S728] Kathern Allemong and Sylvia Clark, Hovermale Family History, page 150.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Wade Iden, 19 September 1979.

Nettie Virginia Lopp¹

F, b. 29 March 1896, d. 2 December 1979

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Nettie Virginia Lopp was born on 29 March 1896 at West Virginia; daughter of Walter and Anna Stotler Lopp.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1915,her married name was McBee.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles K. McBee, son of John William McBee and Ida Elizabeth Widmyer, circa 1915 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Nettie Virginia Lopp appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles K. McBee; ED 1, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.²

Death*

Nettie Virginia Lopp died on 2 December 1979 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 83; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Spohrs Cross Roads.¹

Obit

Nettie Virginia's obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on 5 December 1979:

Mrs. Nettie Virginia McBee, 83, of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday, December 2, 1979 in the Valley View Nursing Home where she had been a guest since June 28, 1979. She was born on March 29, 1896, a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Stotler Lopp. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, Spohrs Cross Roads.
Surviving are three sons, Melvin C. McBee, Irvin H. McBee and Raymond L. McBee, all of Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Laszlo (Esther) Traykovick, Westminster, Md; three granddaughters; three great grandsons; and one brother, William Lopp of Berkeley Springs. Funeral services are being conducted today, Wednesday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church with the Rev. Henry L. Fisher officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.¹

Family

Charles K. McBee b. 11 Nov 1893, d. 24 Sep 1965

Children

Melvin C. McBee³ b. 14 Dec 1916, d. 25 Mar 1991
Irvin H. McBee⁴ b. 12 Mar 1919, d. 29 Aug 1990
Raymond L. McBee⁵ b. 4 Mar 1923, d. 31 May 1988

Citations

[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.