Sister Net

My Family Tree

Home
Sister Trips
Books!
Homeschooling Resources
My Homeschool Blog
For Homeschooled Students
Games
Fun for Preschoolers
My Family Tree
Family Articles and Publications
Photos of My Ancestors
Ancestral Documents
West Virginia Genealogy
Contact Me

My Mother
loretta.jpg
Loretta Lee Cross

Ancestors of Sharyl Grace (Sherri) METZ



First Generation




1. Sharyl Grace (Sherri) METZ, daughter of Donald Lee METZ and Loretta Lee CROSS, was born on 3 Jul 1954 in Aberdeen, MD.


Sharyl married Donald Dean WRIGHT, son of Clarence Wilford WRIGHT and Emma Virginia "Virginia" CARPENTER, on 28 Feb 1981 in Little Hocking, OH.  Donald was born on 27 May 1949 in Marietta, OH, died on 21 Oct 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 51, and was buried in 2 Ripple Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Karri Dawn WRIGHT was born on 12 Sep 1981 in Parkersburg, WV.

         ii.  Shawn Steven WRIGHT was born on 21 Oct 1982 in Parkersburg, WV.

Sharyl next married James Micheal SMITH, son of Billy Lee SMITH and Marjorie Lee CAMPBELL, in 1991 in Parkersburg, WV. James was born on 5 Mar 1955 in Kanawha Co, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Alyssa Michelle SMITH.

         ii.  Kelly Ann SMITH.



Second Generation (Parents)



2. Donald Lee METZ, son of Raymond Elmore METZ and Opha Blanche PURSLEY, was born on 14 Dec 1930 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, died on 30 Aug 1991 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 60, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.

Donald married Loretta Lee CROSS on 24 Aug 1953 in Bellair, Harford Co, MD. Loretta was born on 18 Nov 1933 in Parkersburg, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

1         i.  Sharyl Grace (Sherri) METZ (born on 3 Jul 1954 in Aberdeen, MD). Sharyl married Donald Dean WRIGHT on 28 Feb 1981 in Little Hocking, OH. The marriage ended in Divorce. Donald was born on 27 May 1949 in Marietta, OH, died on 21 Oct 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 51, and was buried in 2 Ripple Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV. Sharyl next married James Micheal SMITH in 1991 in Parkersburg, WV. James was born on 5 Mar 1955 in Kanawha Co, WV.

         ii.  Debbie Lee METZ was born on 4 Aug 1955 in Barberton, OH. Debbie married James Frederick NEIDICH in 1977 in Vienna, WV. James was born in Jul 1957.

        iii.  Kathleen Susan METZ was born on 9 Jul 1958 in Barberton, OH. Kathleen married Stephen William WOOD. Stephen was born on 19 Dec 1955 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. Kathleen next married John Walter BILES in 1975. Kathleen next married Joseph Craig BARNETT in 1989 in Parkersburg, WV. Joseph was born in 1957.


3. Loretta Lee CROSS, daughter of Lawrence Leonard CROSS and Grace BOONE, was born on 18 Nov 1933 in Parkersburg, WV.

Loretta first married Donald Lee METZ on 24 Aug 1953 in Bellair, Harford Co, MD. Donald was born on 14 Dec 1930 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, died on 30 Aug 1991 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 60, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.

Loretta married Paul Edward FRILEY. Paul was born on 26 Jan 1924 in Cattlettsburg, Boyd, KY, died on 1 Aug 1987 in Sebring, FL at age 63, and was buried in Sebring, FL.

The child from this marriage was:

          i.  Beverly Jeanette FRILEY was born on 15 Nov 1963 in Akron, OH. Beverly married Mark Allen HITCHCOCK, son of Robert Daniel HITCHCOCK and Emogene Belva BENNETT, on 1 Aug 1986 in Little Hocking, OH. Mark was born on 20 Apr 1964 in Parkerrsburg, WV.

Loretta next married Loren PROUTY in 1996 in Vienna WV.

Third Generation (Grandparents)



4. Raymond Elmore METZ, son of William Elmore METZ and Minnie Elizabeth PRICE, was born on 9 Dec 1901 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, died on 24 Oct 2001 in Eldercare Of West Virginia, In Ripley, WV at age 99, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Leatherbark.

Raymond married Opha Blanche PURSLEY on 22 Nov 1924 in Spencer, Roane County, WV. Opha was born on 19 Jun 1905 in Roane County, WV and died on 3 Jul 1998 in WV at age 93.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Harold Edwin METZ was born on 6 Dec 1925 in Calhoun County, West Virignia and died after 2001. Harold married Shirley DEBERRY.

2        ii.  Donald Lee METZ (born on 14 Dec 1930 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia - died on 30 Aug 1991 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV). Donald married Loretta Lee CROSS on 24 Aug 1953 in Bellair, Harford Co, MD. Loretta was born on 18 Nov 1933 in Parkersburg, WV.

        iii.  Gene Arnold METZ was born on 22 Jan 1932 in Calhoun County, WV, died on 19 Jun 1954 at age 22, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

         iv.  John Franklin METZ was born on 15 Apr 1933 in Calhoun County, WV, died on 4 Feb 1980 in Wood County, WV at age 46, and was buried in Short Cemetery, Off Boggs Fork Rd. (Cr 5/18), Roane Co., WV. John married I Jean LEMASTERS on 26 Jun 1955.

          v.  Allen Emory METZ was born on 1 Jun 1941 in Calhoun County, WV and died on 18 Jun 1994 in Roane County, WV at age 53. Allen married Barbara LEMASTERS.


5. Opha Blanche PURSLEY, daughter of Emery Morey PURSLEY and Lilly Mae "Mae" BELL, was born on 19 Jun 1905 in Roane County, WV and died on 3 Jul 1998 in WV at age 93.

Opha married Raymond Elmore METZ on 22 Nov 1924 in Spencer, Roane County, WV. Raymond was born on 9 Dec 1901 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, died on 24 Oct 2001 in Eldercare Of West Virginia, In Ripley, WV at age 99, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Leatherbark.

6. Lawrence Leonard CROSS, son of Leonard Walter (Walton?) "Lennie" CROSS and Lydia Luella GANTZ, was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Akron, OH and died on 8 Jan 1990 in Columbus, OH at age 79.

Lawrence married Grace BOONE on 8 Sep 1930 in Marietta, OH. Grace was born on 21 Jan 1911 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV, died on 6 Oct 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 89, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Carolyn Marie CROSS. Carolyn married Richard Harry CUNNINGHAM. Carolyn next married Earl YOUNG.

3        ii.  Loretta Lee CROSS (born on 18 Nov 1933 in Parkersburg, WV). Loretta married Paul Edward FRILEY. Paul was born on 26 Jan 1924 in Cattlettsburg, Boyd, KY, died on 1 Aug 1987 in Sebring, FL at age 63, and was buried in Sebring, FL. Loretta next married Loren PROUTY in 1996 in Vienna WV. Loretta next married Donald Lee METZ on 24 Aug 1953 in Bellair, Harford Co, MD. Donald was born on 14 Dec 1930 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, died on 30 Aug 1991 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 60, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.


7. Grace BOONE, daughter of Elmer Clay BOONE and Sophia Anne BEORN, was born on 21 Jan 1911 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV, died on 6 Oct 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 89, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.

Grace married Lawrence Leonard CROSS on 8 Sep 1930 in Marietta, OH. Lawrence was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Akron, OH and died on 8 Jan 1990 in Columbus, OH at age 79.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandparents)



8. William Elmore METZ, son of Tapley G METZ and Rosa Lee JACKSON, was born on 18 Mar 1867 in Marion County, WV, died on 6 Feb 1949 in Roane County, WV at age 81, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

William married Minnie Elizabeth PRICE on 4 Nov 1886 in Calhoun County, WV.1 Minnie was born on 30 Oct 1869 in Marion County, WV, died in 1955 in Calhoun County, WV at age 86, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Leon METZ was born in Calhoun County, WV and died in Calhoun County, WV.

         ii.  Highland METZ. Highland married Anna.

        iii.  Roscoe METZ.

         iv.  Alonzo M METZ was born on 11 Oct 1887 in Calhoun County, WV and died on 28 Sep 1969 at age 81. Alonzo married Bertha I ASH on 22 Dec 1912 in Calhoun County, WV. Bertha was born on 29 Dec 1889 in Calhoun County, WV and died on 1 Apr 1954 in Roane County, WV at age 64.

          v.  Cora A METZ was born in Apr 1889 in Calhoun County, WV and died in 1971 in Kanawha County, Saint Albans, West Virginia at age 82. Cora married Harrison "Harry" KOON on 25 Jul 1914 in Calhoun County, WV. Harrison was born in Mar 1889 in Calhoun County, WV.

         vi.  Evalina METZ was born on 13 Feb 1891 in Calhoun County, WV and died in 1891. Evalina married Charles BURCH. Evalina next married Meade CLEVENGER.

        vii.  William Ira METZ was born in Apr 1893 in Westpark, WV and died in 1907 at age 14.

       viii.  George Wesley METZ was born on 1 Aug 1895 in Calhoun County, WV, died on 27 Aug 1934 in Calhoun County, WV at age 39, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Calhoun, West Virginia. George married Annie A ASH on 20 Feb 1920. Annie was born in Apr 1894 in Calhoun County, WV. George next married Hattie ROACH on 11 Apr 1927. Hattie was born on 5 Jul 1905 in Calhoun Co, WV, died on 29 Jul 1997 in Ravenswood, Jackson Co, WV at age 92, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

         ix.  Harley H METZ was born in Jul 1897 in Calhoun County, WV.

4         x.  Raymond Elmore METZ (born on 9 Dec 1901 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia - died on 24 Oct 2001 in Eldercare Of West Virginia, In Ripley, WV). Raymond married Opha Blanche PURSLEY on 22 Nov 1924 in Spencer, Roane County, WV. Opha was born on 19 Jun 1905 in Roane County, WV and died on 3 Jul 1998 in WV at age 93.

         xi.  Burta METZ was born on 9 Jan 1904 in Calhoun County, WV.

        xii.  Osie Mae METZ was born on 9 Jan 1904 in Calhoun Co, WV. Osie married Oris HERSMAN. Osie next married Roger ROGERS.

       xiii.  Mona Clara METZ was born on 27 Mar 1904 in Calhoun County, WV.

        xiv.  Cleo Edward METZ was born on 13 Jan 1908 in WV, died on 10 Apr 1983 in Roane County, WV at age 75, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia.. Cleo married Dola Mae EPLING. Dola was buried in Epling Cem, Looneyville, WV.


9. Minnie Elizabeth PRICE, daughter of James W PRICE and Martha J VARNER, was born on 30 Oct 1869 in Marion County, WV, died in 1955 in Calhoun County, WV at age 86, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

Minnie married William Elmore METZ on 4 Nov 1886 in Calhoun County, WV.1 William was born on 18 Mar 1867 in Marion County, WV, died on 6 Feb 1949 in Roane County, WV at age 81, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

10. Emery Morey PURSLEY, son of Jesse Hudson PURSLEY Jr. and Louisa B SNIDER, was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Spencer, Roane County, WV, died on 29 Jan 1958 in Roane County, WV at age 77, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

Emery married Lilly Mae "Mae" BELL  on 22 Oct 1902 in Roane Co, WV. Lilly was born on 20 Jun 1886 in Annamoriah, Calhoun Co, WV, died on 9 Feb 1943 in Spencer, Roane County, WV at age 56, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

Children from this marriage 2  were:

          i.  Glennis C PURSLEY. Glennis married Clyde F EPPLING. Glennis next married WRIGHT. Glennis next married WRIGHT.

         ii.  Dennis W PURSLEY was born in 1903, died in 1964 at age 61, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV. Dennis married Prudence (Pruda) M CARPENTER.

5       iii.  Opha Blanche PURSLEY (born on 19 Jun 1905 in Roane County, WV - died on 3 Jul 1998 in WV). Opha married Raymond Elmore METZ on 22 Nov 1924 in Spencer, Roane County, WV. Raymond was born on 9 Dec 1901 in Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia, died on 24 Oct 2001 in Eldercare Of West Virginia, In Ripley, WV at age 99, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Leatherbark.

         iv.  Stella Orbie "Orbie" (Orfie?) PURSLEY was born on 29 Dec 1906 in Spencer, Roane County, WV and died on 6 Jul 1982 in Willoughly, Ohio at age 75. Stella married Merle PARKS.

          v.  Floda O PURSLEY was born on 12 Mar 1908 in Spencer, Roane County, WV and died on 1 Apr 1996 in Akron, OH at age 88. Floda married Ernest Arthur McCURDY.

         vi.  Manford Lee PURSLEY was born on 17 Oct 1909 in Spencer, Roane County, WV and died on 24 Oct 1995 in Mansfield, OH at age 86. Manford married Maud May MILLER.

        vii.  Jesse I PURSLEY was born in 1910 in Spencer, Roane County, WV and died on 22 Jun 2002 at age 92. Jesse married Edith RAINES. Jesse next married Edith.

       viii.  Marvin Francis PURSLEY was born on 30 Mar 1913 and died on 28 Dec 1975 in Greensboro, Guilford Cty., North Carolina at age 62. Marvin married Dorothy WAGGONER.

         ix.  Harry Willis "Bill" PURSLEY was born in 1915 and died in Clover Cemetery, Roane Co, WV. Harry married Gladys WRIGHT.

          x.  Ruth Irene PURSLEY was born in 1921 in Spencer, Roane County, WV, died on 21 Jan 1984 at age 63, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV. Ruth married Fred SEABOLT.

         xi.  Edward PURSLEY.


11. Lilly Mae "Mae" BELL,2 daughter of Minter J BEALL and Malinda STARCHER, was born on 20 Jun 1886 in Annamoriah, Calhoun Co, WV,2 died on 9 Feb 1943 in Spencer, Roane County, WV 2 at age 56, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.2

Lilly married Emery Morey PURSLEY on 22 Oct 1902 in Roane Co, WV. Emery was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Spencer, Roane County, WV, died on 29 Jan 1958 in Roane County, WV at age 77, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

12. Leonard Walter (Walton?) "Lennie" CROSS,2 son of Monroe B CROSS and Mary Malvena "Melvina" DOBBINS, was born on 12 Aug 1871 in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV 2 3 and died on 2 Aug 1935 in Akron, Summit Co, OH 2 at age 63.

Leonard married Lydia Luella GANTZ on 18 Aug 1892 in Wood Co, VA. Lydia was born on 27 Mar 1874 in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV and died on 9 Aug 1948 in Barberton, OH at age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Charles Atwell "Chick" CROSS. Charles married Sadie ARBUCKLE. Charles next married Sadie ARBUCKLE. Charles next married Lou.

         ii.  Sara CROSS was born about 1885 and died in *.

        iii.  Lena Mae (May?) CROSS was born on 14 Feb 1896 in WV and died in *. Lena married Robert Roy "Roy" BAXENDALE about 20 Apr 1897. Robert was born about 1898 in OH and died in *.

         iv.  Flossie Burdell CROSS was born on 30 Sep 1898 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV 3 and died on 11 Jun 1938 in Akron, OH at age 39. Flossie married Herbert H HOYE.

          v.  Clyde Russell CROSS was born on 28 Sep 1906 in Akron, OH and died in Wood County, WV. Clyde married Beulah Mae LANG. Clyde next married Beulah Mae LANG.

         vi.  Harry Daniel CROSS was born on 15 Sep 1907 in Akron, OH and died in *. Harry married Doris. Harry next married DORIS.

        vii.  Lewis Walter CROSS was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Akron, OH, died on 28 May 1989 in Barberton, OH at age 78, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV. Lewis married Elizabeth "Annie" BOONE. Elizabeth was born on 19 Jul 1912 in Wood Co, WV and died on 21 Mar 1990 in Nicolette, Wood Co, WV at age 77. Lewis next married Glenna KESTERSON.

6      viii.  Lawrence Leonard CROSS (born on 4 Oct 1910 in Akron, OH - died on 8 Jan 1990 in Columbus, OH). Lawrence married Grace BOONE on 8 Sep 1930 in Marietta, OH. Grace was born on 21 Jan 1911 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV, died on 6 Oct 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 89, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.

         ix.  Arthur CROSS was born on 27 Jan 1912 in Akron, OH and died in *. Arthur married STELLA.


13. Lydia Luella GANTZ, daughter of Atwell Curtis GANTZ and Josephine McPHERSON, was born on 27 Mar 1874 in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV and died on 9 Aug 1948 in Barberton, OH at age 74.

 

Lydia married Leonard Walter (Walton?) "Lennie" CROSS  on 18 Aug 1892 in Wood Co, VA. Leonard was born on 12 Aug 1871 in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV  3 and died on 2 Aug 1935 in Akron, Summit Co, OH at age 63.

Lydia next married John ASHBAUGH.

14. Elmer Clay BOONE, son of Luther Marion BOONE and Rebecca PIERSOL, was born on 26 Mar 1886 in Wood Co, WV and died on 25 Jan 1960 at age 73.

 

Elmer first married Sophia Anne BEORN 4 on 8 May 1908. Sophia was born on 24 Sep 1886 in Wood Co, WV and died on 23 Sep 1968 in Wood Co, WV at age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Lee Francis BOONE. Lee married Eva Kathleen "Kate" HILDERBRAND.

         ii.  George Donald BOONE was born on 27 Aug 1927 in Wood Co, WV. George married Roberta Virignia LIEBER.

        iii.  Jack Howard BOONE was born on 27 Jan 1931 in Wood Co, WV and died on 25 Jul 1998 in Wood Co, WV at age 67. Jack married Anna Marie FOOTS.

         iv.  Luther Marion BOONE was born on 21 Oct 1929 in Wood Co, WV and died on 5 Oct 1974 in Lake Washington, Wood Co, WV at age 44. Luther married Janet Lucille LEACH. Luther next married Betty FEICK.

          v.  Garnet BOONE was born on 13 Jan 1917 in Wood Co, WV and died on 17 Dec 1989 in Wood Co, WV at age 72. Garnet married Sanford William POWERS. The marriage ended in Divorce. Sanford was born on 14 Aug 1916 and died on 6 Apr 1949 at age 32. Garnet next married Charles Clarence "Andy" ANDERSON. Charles was born on 4 Sep 1903.

         vi.  Ruby BOONE. Ruby married Roy Brown HAYES. Ruby next married Howard WELCH.

        vii.  Luelva May "Elvie" BOONE. Luelva married Ralph H LOONEY. Luelva next married Walter CROSS.

       viii.  Rebecca BOONE was born on 26 Jan 1915 in Wood Co, WV. Rebecca married Ralph Harrison FLINN.

         ix.  Russell BOONE was born on 4 Jun 1909 in Wood Co, WV, died on 27 Aug 1917 at age 8, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

7         x.  Grace BOONE (born on 21 Jan 1911 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV - died on 6 Oct 2000 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV). Grace married Lawrence Leonard CROSS on 8 Sep 1930 in Marietta, OH. Lawrence was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Akron, OH and died on 8 Jan 1990 in Columbus, OH at age 79.

         xi.  Elizabeth "Annie" BOONE was born on 19 Jul 1912 in Wood Co, WV and died on 21 Mar 1990 in Nicolette, Wood Co, WV at age 77. Elizabeth married Charles "Charlie" ANDERSON in 1959. Elizabeth next married Tom BEATTY. Elizabeth next married Lewis Walter CROSS. Lewis was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Akron, OH, died on 28 May 1989 in Barberton, OH at age 78, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV.

        xii.  Jesse T. BOONE was born on 6 Dec 1919 in Wood County, WV, died on 11 Apr 2005 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 85, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg WV. Jesse married Frances "Fanny" PICKENS. Frances was born on 9 Aug 1923. Jesse next married Fannie F. PICKENS.

       xiii.  Mabel BOONE was born in Dec 1920, died on 29 Dec 1929 at age 9, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

        xiv.  Robert Beorn BOONE was born on 25 Dec 1921 and died on 28 Jul 1964 at age 42. Robert married Jessie Lou KINCHELOE.

         xv.  Raymond Lewis BOONE was born on 24 Feb 1924, died on 14 Feb 1993 at age 68, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV. Raymond married Joann PLANT.

        xvi.  Miles Edward BOONE was born on 2 Mar 1925 and died on 9 Aug 2004 in Charleston, WV at age 79. Miles married Helen NOHE. Miles next married Shirley.

Elmer next married Ema ANGLE.

15. Sophia Anne BEORN,4 daughter of George BEORN Sr and Elizabeth AFFOLTER, was born on 24 Sep 1886 in Wood Co, WV and died on 23 Sep 1968 in Wood Co, WV at age 81.

Sophia married Elmer Clay BOONE on 8 May 1908. Elmer was born on 26 Mar 1886 in Wood Co, WV and died on 25 Jan 1960 at age 73.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandparents)



16. Tapley G METZ, son of William Franklin METZ and Nancy Elizabeth RANDALL, was born in 1827 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died before 1900 in Calhoun County, WV.

Tapley married Rosa Lee JACKSON in Marion Co, WV.5 Rosa was born in 1850 in Marion Co., VA.

The child from this marriage was:

8         i.  William Elmore METZ (born on 18 Mar 1867 in Marion County, WV - died on 6 Feb 1949 in Roane County, WV). William married Minnie Elizabeth PRICE on 4 Nov 1886 in Calhoun County, WV. Minnie was born on 30 Oct 1869 in Marion County, WV, died in 1955 in Calhoun County, WV at age 86, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

Tapley next married Hannah BECK, daughter of Michael BECK and Unknown, on 17 Nov 1850 in Marion Co., VA.6 7 Hannah was born in 1822 in VA and died in Calhoun County, WV.


17. Rosa Lee JACKSON, daughter of Eugenis JACKSON and Ruhama KUHN, was born in 1850 in Marion Co., VA.

Rosa married George W JACKSON. George.

Rosa next married Tapley G METZ in Marion Co, WV.5 Tapley was born in 1827 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died before 1900 in Calhoun County, WV.

Rosa next married John Louis BOONE, son of Jesse T BOONE and Sarah TUCKER, on 6 Jun 1869 in Marion Co, W/VA. John was born on 12 Mar 1852 in Marion County, West Virginia and died on 18 Jun 1921 in Baltimore, MD at age 69.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Marion BOONE was born in 1869.

         ii.  Melvin BOONE was born in 1869.

        iii.  Sarah F BOONE was born in 1871 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Sarah married Luther JOHNSTON on 24 Jul 1890 in Harrison Co, WV.

         iv.  Frederick BOONE was born in 1877.


18. James W PRICE, son of John PRICE and Nancy, was born in 1847 in Preston co, va.

James married Martha J VARNER on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. Martha was born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA.

Children from this marriage were:

9         i.  Minnie Elizabeth PRICE (born on 30 Oct 1869 in Marion County, WV - died in 1955 in Calhoun County, WV). Minnie married William Elmore METZ on 4 Nov 1886 in Calhoun County, WV. William was born on 18 Mar 1867 in Marion County, WV, died on 6 Feb 1949 in Roane County, WV at age 81, and was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia..

         ii.  John H PRICE was born about 1872.  John married Flora Belle MACE.

        iii.  Josie PRICE was born in 1873.

         iv.  Jessie PRICE was born in 1875.

          v.  James W PRICE Jr was born in 1876.

         vi.  Aggie PRICE was born about 1878.


19. Martha J VARNER, daughter of Highland P? VARNER and Catherine, was born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA.

Martha married James W PRICE on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. James was born in 1847 in Preston Co, VA.

20. Jesse Hudson PURSLEY Jr., son of Jesse Hudson "Hudson" PURSLEY and Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT, was born on 12 Mar 1853 in Botetourt County, VA, died on 9 Feb 1914 in Charles Fork, Roane Cty., West Virginia at age 60, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

Jesse married Louisa B SNIDER on 16 Sep 1877 in Roane County, WV.1 Louisa was born in Jun 1853 in Lewis County, VA, died on 18 May 1929 in Roane County, WV at age 75, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Edward R PURSLEY was born in Aug 1878 in Roane Co, WV, died in 1939 at age 61, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV. Edward married Cora Alice "Kate" GOODWIN.

10       ii.  Emery Morey PURSLEY (born on 16 Apr 1880 in Spencer, Roane County, WV - died on 29 Jan 1958 in Roane County, WV). Emery married Lilly Mae "Mae" BELL  on 22 Oct 1902 in Roane Co, WV. Lilly was born on 20 Jun 1886 in Annamoriah, Calhoun Co, WV, died on 9 Feb 1943 in Spencer, Roane County, WV  at age 56, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

        iii.  Otis PURSLEY was born in Dec 1881 in Roane County, WV and died in 1953 in Akron, OH at age 72. Otis married Jessie "Bess" SLAWTER.

         iv.  Aga "Mary" PURSLEY was born in 1883 and died in 1884 at age 1.

          v.  John Hutchinson PURSLEY was born in Mar 1885 in Roane County, WV and died in 1977 in Sand Point, Idaho at age 92. John married Dessie. John next married Lena.

         vi.  William Blan PURSLEY was born in 1887 in Roane Co, WV, died on 10 Aug 1965 in Grantsville, WV at age 78, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV. William married Bertha MARKS.

        vii.  Wiley Esley "Cap" PURSLEY was born in Apr 1891 in Roane County, WV and died in 1963 in Medina, OH at age 72. Wiley married Florence Bell COOKE.

       viii.  N Diane PURSLEY was born in 1895.

         ix.  Thomas Luther PURSLEY was born in Apr 1895 in Roane County, WV and died in 1969 in Seville, OH at age 74. Thomas married Ethel TROUT.

          x.  Waffel (Waffie?) Dane "Dick" PURSLEY was born in Apr 1897 in Roane County, WV and died in 1988 in Seville, OH at age 91. Waffel married Emma GRUBB.

         xi.  Luella PURSLEY was born in 1899 and died in 1900 at age 1.

        xii.  Dick PURSLEY was born in 1901 and died in 1988 at age 87. Dick married Emma.


21. Louisa B SNIDER, daughter of John W SNYDER and Elizabeth GROGG, was born in Jun 1853 in Lewis County, VA, died on 18 May 1929 in Roane County, WV at age 75, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

Louisa married Jesse Hudson PURSLEY Jr. on 16 Sep 1877 in Roane County, WV.1 Jesse was born on 12 Mar 1853 in Botetourt County, VA, died on 9 Feb 1914 in Charles Fork, Roane Cty., West Virginia at age 60, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

22. Minter J BEALL, son of John M BEALL and Barbara M COLLINS, was born in 1851 in Calhoun Co. VA--1900 Calhoun W/ Homer Petit Hh and died on 5 Nov 1895 at age 44.

Minter married Malinda STARCHER on 19 Dec 1873 in Calhoun County, WV. 8 Malinda was born on 21 Aug 1855 in Gilmer Co, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Artemis E BEALL.

         ii.  Antonette E BELL was born in May 1874 in Calhoun Co, VA. Antonette married Andrew J RUNNION on 26 Feb 1896 in Calhoun Co, VA.

11      iii.  Lilly Mae "Mae" BELL (born on 20 Jun 1886 in Annamoriah, Calhoun Co, WV - died on 9 Feb 1943 in Spencer, Roane County, WV). Lilly married Emery Morey PURSLEY on 22 Oct 1902 in Roane Co, WV. Emery was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Spencer, Roane County, WV, died on 29 Jan 1958 in Roane County, WV at age 77, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

         iv.  Ira Allen (Ira Wilson?) BEALL was born about 1878.

          v.  William A BELL was born in 1879.

         vi.  Stella BELL was born in Aug 1889.


23. Malinda STARCHER, daughter of Jacob A STARCHER and Nancy NUTTER, was born on 21 Aug 1855 in Gilmer Co, WV.

Malinda married Minter J BEALL on 19 Dec 1873 in Calhoun County, WV.8  Minter was born in 1851 in Calhoun Co. VA--1900 Calhoun W/ Homer Petit Hh and died on 5 Nov 1895 at age 44.

24. Monroe B CROSS, son of John Othello CROSS and Mary Lucinda CARDER, was born in Oct 1844 in Wood Co, WV  9 and died on 4 Nov 1922 in Wood Co, WV (Pond Creek, Jackson Co, WV ?) at age 78.

Monroe married Mary Malvena "Melvina" DOBBINS on 20 Nov 1865 in Wood Co, VA. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1847 in Washington Co, OH and died on 16 Jan 1900 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 52.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Michael CROSS was born in 1850 in Washington County, OH. Michael married Martha A.

         ii.  Lucinda Virginia "Lucy" CROSS was born in Sep 1866 in Wood Co, WV and died in *. Lucinda married Benoni ICE on 7 Oct 1886 in Wood Co, WV. Benoni was born on 8 Sep 1864 in Tyler County, VA(WV).

        iii.  John F CROSS was born in Feb 1869 in Wood Co, WV.  John married Annie M in 1890 in Wood Co, WV. Annie was born in Sep 1873 in WV.

         iv.  Miranda L CROSS was born in 1870 in WV.

12        v.  Leonard Walter (Walton?) "Lennie" CROSS (born on 12 Aug 1871 in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV - died on 2 Aug 1935 in Akron, Summit Co, OH). Leonard married Lydia Luella GANTZ on 18 Aug 1892 in Wood Co, VA. Lydia was born on 27 Mar 1874 in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV and died on 9 Aug 1948 in Barberton, OH at age 74.

         vi.  Amanda CROSS was born about 1873 in WV.

        vii.  Mary CROSS was born about 1876 in WV.

       viii.  William Henry CROSS was born in Sep 1878 in Wood Co, VA, died in 1964 at age 86, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Section N, Parkersburg, Wood County WV. William married Mary.

         ix.  CROSS was born about 1880 in WV.

          x.  Baby CROSS was born about 1880 in WV.

         xi.  Albert B CROSS was born in Jun 1888 in WV.

Monroe next married Laura FOX, daughter of Marion FOX and Annie MYERS, in 1900. Laura was born in 1878 in Monroe Co, OH.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Martha E CROSS was born in 1906 in Wood Co, WV?

         ii.  Ira Marion CROSS was born in 1911 in Wood County, WV. Ira married Ella Irene SKINNER.

        iii.  Ebert Merrill CROSS was born on 7 Aug 1915 in Wood County, WV and died on 8 Oct 1982 in Wood County, WV at age 67. Ebert married.


25. Mary Malvena "Melvina" DOBBINS, daughter of James DOBBINS and Mary J MARTIN, was born on 7 Apr 1847 in Washington Co, OH and died on 16 Jan 1900 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 52.

Mary married Monroe B CROSS  on 20 Nov 1865 in Wood Co, VA. Monroe was born in Oct 1844 in Wood Co, WV  9 and died on 4 Nov 1922 in Wood Co, WV (Pond Creek, Jackson Co, WV ?) at age 78.

26. Atwell Curtis GANTZ, 4 son of George William GANTZ and Elizabeth Ann PARSONS, was born in Aug 1848 in Frederick County, VA and died in Aug 1920 in Wood County, WV at age 72.

Atwell married Josephine McPHERSON on 19 Jan 1871 in Wood Co, WV. Josephine was born in Dec 1855 in Wood Co, VA and died before 1928 in Wood Co, VA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Curtis Bond GANTZ was born on 2 Jun 1872 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and died on 21 Sep 1938 in Tallmadge, Ohio at age 66. Curtis married Mary Louisa "Louisa" BEORN on 6 Aug 1893 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Mary was born on 10 Sep 1871 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died on 15 Dec 1950 in Akron, Ohio at age 79.

13       ii.  Lydia Luella GANTZ (born on 27 Mar 1874 in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV - died on 9 Aug 1948 in Barberton, OH). Lydia married John ASHBAUGH. Lydia next married Leonard Walter (Walton?) "Lennie" CROSS  on 18 Aug 1892 in Wood Co, VA. Leonard was born on 12 Aug 1871 in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV 3 and died on 2 Aug 1935 in Akron, Summit Co, OH at age 63.

        iii.  Thomas S GANTZ was born on 27 Jan 1876 in WV and died on 25 Apr 1949 at age 73. Thomas married Katherine E ECKHART.

         iv.  Anna Mabel GANTZ was born on 17 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, VA and died on 2 Dec 1963 at age 85. Anna married Stephen Frederick "Fred" BEORN on 17 Jun 1901. Stephen was born on 27 Jun 1873 in PA and died on 1 Apr 1947 at age 73.

          v.  Wilburt GANTZ was born on 19 Jun 1883 and died on 25 Apr 1949 at age 65. Wilburt married Bessie ICEHOUR.

         vi.  Carrie E GANTZ was born on 30 Sep 1884 in WV 10 and died in Jun 1965 at age 80. Carrie married Harry BIBIGHAUS.

        vii.  Grace GANTZ was born on 1 May 1887 and died on 10 Oct 1932 at age 45. Grace married Frank HAGENBUSH.

       viii.  Hazel Octavia GANTZ was born on 11 Feb 1894 and died on 30 Jan 1916 at age 21. Hazel married David RILEY.


27. Josephine McPHERSON,2 daughter of Elias McPHERSON and Marian KIBLER, was born in Dec 1855 in Wood Co, VA 2 and died before 1928 in Wood Co, VA.2

Josephine married Harry WORTH.

Josephine next married Atwell Curtis GANTZ 2 4 on 19 Jan 1871 in Wood Co, WV. Atwell was born in Aug 1848 in Frederick County, VA 2 and died in Aug 1920 in Wood County, WV 2 at age 72.

28. Luther Marion BOONE,4 son of Jesse T BOONE and Harriett Louverna NUZUM, was born on 10 Jan 1855 in Harrison County, WV, died on 27 Jan 1937 in Wood County, WV at age 82, and was buried in Red Hill United Brethren Church Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, West Virginia.

Luther married Rebecca PIERSOL on 28 Aug 1880 in Wood County, WV. Rebecca was born on 28 Aug 1854 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, PA?, died on 13 Apr 1923 at age 68, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Harriett May BOONE was born on 23 Jan 1882 in WV, died on 21 Mar 1957 in Wood Co, WV at age 75, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV. Harriett married Nathaniel WHARTON on 17 Dec 1908. Nathaniel was born in 1879 in WV.

         ii.  Jessie BOONE was born in 1883, died in 1949 at age 66, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

        iii.  Cora Justine BOONE was born in Nov 1883 and died in *.

14       iv.  Elmer Clay BOONE (born on 26 Mar 1886 in Wood Co, WV - died on 25 Jan 1960). Elmer married Emma ANGLE. Elmer next married Sophia Anne BEORN 4 on 8 May 1908. Sophia was born on 24 Sep 1886 in Wood Co, WV and died on 23 Sep 1968 in Wood Co, WV at age 81.

          v.  Grace Estelle BOONE was born on 6 May 1888 in Wood County, WV, died on 19 Aug 1953 at age 65, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV. Grace married Bert Edward ROBINSON.

         vi.  Alzannah Maude "Zanna" BOONE was born on 17 Sep 1890 in Wood County, WV and died on 6 Aug 1970 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 79. Alzannah married Isaac Earl FOGGIN on 19 May 1912 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Isaac was born on 4 Jul 1881 in Steele Dist., Wood Co., WV and died on 20 Apr 1952 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 70.


29. Rebecca PIERSOL, daughter of Sampson H PIERSOL Sr. and Harriet NEWTON, was born on 28 Aug 1854 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, PA?, died on 13 Apr 1923 at age 68, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Rebecca married Luther Marion BOONE 4 on 28 Aug 1880 in Wood County, WV. Luther was born on 10 Jan 1855 in Harrison County, WV, died on 27 Jan 1937 in Wood County, WV at age 82, and was buried in Red Hill United Brethren Church Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, West Virginia.

30. George BEORN Sr, son of John George BEORN and Eva FRY, was born on 25 Dec 1840 in Belleville, Illinois, died on 18 Feb 1911 at age 70, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

George married Elizabeth AFFOLTER on 3 Jan 1869 in Pittsburgh, , Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born on 13 Apr 1849 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland, died in Dec 1927 in Wood Co, VA at age 78, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" BEORN was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and died on 10 Mar 1950 at age 80. Elizabeth married Arthur Isaac DICKSON on 7 Apr 1897 in Wood County, WV. Arthur was born on 9 Aug 1869 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, died on 16 Aug 1923 at age 54, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

         ii.  Mary Louisa "Louisa" BEORN was born on 10 Sep 1871 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died on 15 Dec 1950 in Akron, Ohio at age 79. Mary married Curtis Bond GANTZ on 6 Aug 1893 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Curtis was born on 2 Jun 1872 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and died on 21 Sep 1938 in Tallmadge, Ohio at age 66.

        iii.  Stephen Frederick "Fred" BEORN was born on 27 Jun 1873 in PA and died on 1 Apr 1947 at age 73. Stephen married Anna Mabel GANTZ on 17 Jun 1901. Anna was born on 17 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, VA and died on 2 Dec 1963 at age 85.

         iv.  Charles "Charley" BEORN was born on 3 Apr 1875, died on 27 Sep 1896 at age 21, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

          v.  George BEORN Jr was born on 21 Feb 1878 in WV and died on 7 Dec 1961 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio at age 83. George married Ruby PHELPS on 12 Dec 1906. Ruby was born on 6 Mar 1888 in Broadway, Ohio and died on 22 May 1965 at age 77.

         vi.  John William "Will" BEORN was born on 26 Dec 1880 in Wood Co, WV and died on 21 Jun 1962 at age 81. John married Rachel RICHARDSON on 6 Dec 1906. Rachel was born on 4 Dec 1879 and died on 17 Dec 1959 at age 80.

        vii.  Jacob Alexander "Bob" BEORN was born on 26 Nov 1883 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and died on 7 Dec 1965 in Akron, Ohio at age 82. Jacob married Effie Ellen LOWERS on 27 Nov 1907 in 1st Baptist Church, Parkersburg, W. VA. Effie was born on 24 Jul 1887 in Belpre, OH and died on 6 Sep 1969 in Anaheim, California at age 82.

15     viii.  Sophia Anne BEORN (born on 24 Sep 1886 in Wood Co, WV - died on 23 Sep 1968 in Wood Co, WV). Sophia married Elmer Clay BOONE on 8 May 1908. Elmer was born on 26 Mar 1886 in Wood Co, WV and died on 25 Jan 1960 at age 73.

         ix.  Gertrude Catherine BEORN was born on 18 Jun 1889 in Wood Co, VA and died on 14 Oct 1968 in Wood Co, WV at age 79. Gertrude married William R "Roy" LUTZ. William was born about 1885.


31. Elizabeth AFFOLTER, daughter of Stephen AFFOLTER and Elizabeth SCHARER (SHARER?), was born on 13 Apr 1849 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland, died in Dec 1927 in Wood Co, VA at age 78, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Elizabeth married George BEORN Sr on 3 Jan 1869 in Pittsburgh, , Pennsylvania. George was born on 25 Dec 1840 in Belleville, Illinois, died on 18 Feb 1911 at age 70, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandparents)



32. William Franklin METZ, son of Leonhart "Leonard" METZ and Margaret Ann SHALLY, was born on 18 Oct 1793 in Marion Co., VA and died on 27 Nov 1883 in Enterprise, Harrison County, West Virginia at age 90.

William married Nancy Elizabeth RANDALL in 1819 in Harrison Co., VA. Nancy was born in 1801 in VA and died in 1844 in VA at age 43.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Isaac Newton METZ. Isaac married Susannah FOUST.

         ii.  Jesse E METZ. Jesse married Mary BOCK.

        iii.  Presley Martin METZ was born in 1819 in Harrison Co., VA. Presley married Mary BOCK. Presley next married Lucy Ann GLOVER. Presley next married Margaret YOST on 7 May 1858. Margaret was born on 3 Jul 1827 in Monongalia Co, VA and died in *.

         iv.  Henry METZ was born in 1823 in VA and was buried in Frame Cemetery, Meeker, Marion County, Ohio. Henry married Ruth A FORTNEY. Henry next married Sarah. Henry next married Sarah. Henry next married Harriet VAN HOUTEN on 23 May 1845 in Marion County, Ohio. Harriet was born on 1 Jan 1825 in Marion County, Ohio and died on 20 Mar 1911 in Marion County, Ohio at age 86.

          v.  Mary Ann METZ was born on 19 Dec 1825 in VA and died in 1893 at age 68. Mary married John TICHENOR. John was born in 1816.

         vi.  Amelia Ann METZ was born on 12 Jan 1832 in VA. Amelia married Thomas LUCAS in 1845. Thomas was born in 1824.

16      vii.  Tapley G METZ (born in 1827 in Monongalia County, Virginia - died before 1900 in Calhoun County, WV). Tapley married Rosa Lee JACKSON in Marion Co, WV. Rosa was born in 1850 in Marion Co., VA. Tapley next married Hannah BECK on 17 Nov 1850 in Marion Co., VA. Hannah was born in 1822 in VA and died in Calhoun County, WV.

       viii.  Sarah Ann METZ was born on 5 Apr 1832 in Metz, Monongalia County, Virginia and died on 28 Feb 1905 at age 72. Sarah married Hiram Jasper FORTNEY on 22 Aug 1850 in Harrison Co., WV. Hiram was born on 25 Jun 1825 in VA, died on 19 Apr 1914 in Harrison Co., WV at age 88, and was buried in Fortney Cemetery, Williams Mine, Harrison County, West Virginia.

         ix.  Hannah Ann METZ was born in 1835 in Harrison Co., VA. Hannah married James Henry HARDESTY on 4 Jan 1855 in Harrison Co., VA. James was born in 1834 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

          x.  Julia Ann METZ was born on 12 Oct 1838 in Harrison Co., VA and died on 17 Feb 1893 in Harrison County, WV at age 54. Julia married George Washington GOULD. George was born on 25 Sep 1826 in Worthington, Monongalia County, Virginia, died on 11 Apr 1895 in Palatine, Marion County, West Virginia at age 68, and was buried in International Order Of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virignia..

         xi.  Elizabeth Tennessee METZ was born in 1839 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died in 1919 at age 80. Elizabeth married Jacob M SMITH. Jacob was born in 1836 in Harrison Co., VA. Elizabeth next married John Coleman CONAWAY. John was born in 1834 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died in *.

        xii.  Martin METZ was born in 1840 in Monongalia County, Virginia. Martin married Ann. Martin next married Ann.

       xiii.  William Franklin "Frank" METZ Jr was born on 23 Jun 1841 in Tyler Co., VA, died on 17 May 1928 in Ritchie County, WV at age 86, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Cairo, Ritchie County, West Virginia.. William married Delilah YOST on 11 Mar 1863 in Tyler Co., VA. Delilah was born on 10 Feb 1840 in Monongalia County, Virginia, died on 9 Sep 1924 in Ritchie County, WV at age 84, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Cairo, Ritchie County, West Virginia..

        xiv.  Edward METZ was born in 1873 in Harrison County, West Virginia and died in *.

         xv.  Harriet METZ was born on 31 Jan 1875 in Harrison County, West Virginia and died on 3 Nov 1944 at age 69.

        xvi.  Lloyd Russell METZ was born on 18 Apr 1877 in Harrison County, West Virginia and died on 16 Mar 1947 at age 69.

William next married Catherine CORDREY on 12 Aug 1846 in Marion Co, WV.7


33. Nancy Elizabeth RANDALL, daughter of Norman Marmaduke RANDALL and Elizabeth MARTIN, was born in 1801 in VA and died in 1844 in VA at age 43.

Nancy married Solomon BOCK. Solomon was born in 1796 in PA and died in *.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  William BOCK. William married Mary Ellen BAKER.

         ii.  Solomon BOCK.

        iii.  Millie BOCK. Millie married Eugenius HIBBS.

         iv.  Abby BOCK.

          v.  Jackson BOCK was born in 1832 and died on 26 Jul 1922 at age 90.

Nancy next married Steenrod MARTIN, son of Perry MARTIN and Amelia (Millie) RANDALL.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Otis MARTIN.

         ii.  Mollie MARTIN. Mollie married ROBBINS.

Nancy next married William Franklin METZ in 1819 in Harrison Co., VA. William was born on 18 Oct 1793 in Marion Co., VA and died on 27 Nov 1883 in Enterprise, Harrison County, West Virginia at age 90.

34. Eugenis JACKSON was born in 1827 in VA and died about 1866 about age 39.

Eugenis married Ruhama KUHN on 12 Feb 1846 in Marion County, WV. Ruhama was born in 1829 in Monongalia Co, VA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Harrison JACKSON was born in 1847 in VA. Harrison married Agnes J before 1880.

17       ii.  Rosa Lee JACKSON (born in 1850 in Marion Co., VA). Rosa married George W JACKSON. George died in *. Rosa next married Tapley G METZ in Marion Co, WV. Tapley was born in 1827 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died before 1900 in Calhoun County, WV. Rosa next married John Louis BOONE on 6 Jun 1869 in Marion Co, W/VA. John was born on 12 Mar 1852 in Marion County, West Virginia and died on 18 Jun 1921 in Baltimore, MD at age 69.

        iii.  Lewis JACKSON was born in 1852. Lewis married Julia CALE.

         iv.  Mary M JACKSON was born in 1855 in VA.

          v.  Araminta JACKSON was born in 1856.

         vi.  George W JACKSON was born in 1859 in Marion Co, West Virginia. George married Etta J KENNEDY on 21 Dec 1892 in Harrison Co, WV.

        vii.  Joseph JACKSON was born in Jul 1863 in WV. Joseph married Rosa L SANDY about 1889.


35. Ruhama KUHN, daughter of Unknown KUHN and Rhoda, was born in 1829 in Monongalia Co, VA.

Ruhama married Eugenis JACKSON on 12 Feb 1846 in Marion County, WV. Eugenis was born in 1827 in VA and died about 1866 about age 39.

Ruhama next married Harrison HITE.


36. John PRICE .

John married Unknown.

The child from this marriage was:

18        i.  James W PRICE (born in 1847 in Preston co, va). James married Martha J VARNER, daughter of Highland P? VARNER and Catherine, on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. Martha was born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA.

John next married Unknown.

The child from this marriage was:

18        i.  James W PRICE (born in 1847 in Preston co, va). James married Martha J VARNER, daughter of Highland P? VARNER and Catherine, on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. Martha was born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA.

John next married Nancy.

The child from this marriage was:

18        i.  James W PRICE (born in 1847 in Preston co, va). James married Martha J VARNER on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. Martha was born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA.


37. Nancy .

Nancy married John PRICE.

38. Highland P? VARNER, son of Abraham? VARNER and Unknown.

Highland married Unknown.

The child from this marriage was:

19        i.  Martha J VARNER (born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA). Martha married James W PRICE, son of John PRICE and Nancy, on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. James was born in 1847 in Preston co, va.

Highland next married Catherine.

The child from this marriage was:

19        i.  Martha J VARNER (born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA). Martha married James W PRICE on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. James was born in 1847 in Preston co, va.

Highland next married Unknown.

The child from this marriage was:

19        i.  Martha J VARNER (born in 1847 in Greene Co, PA). Martha married James W PRICE, son of John PRICE and Nancy, on 5 Aug 1868 in Ritchie Co, WV. James was born in 1847 in Preston co, va.


39. Catherine .

Catherine married Highland P? VARNER.

40. Jesse Hudson "Hudson" PURSLEY, son of Jesse PURSLEY and Winnie YARDLEY, was born in 1817 in Botetourt County, VA and died before 1900.

Jesse married Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT on 12 Apr 1841 in Botetourt County, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1823.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Charles Austin PURSLEY. Charles married Ellen A SILCOT.

         ii.  Julia Ann PURSLEY. Julia married Henry Alex LOWE.

        iii.  Martha M PURSLEY. Martha married T Albert THOMPSON.

         iv.  Fannie C PURSLEY.

          v.  Sarah Jane PURSLEY was born in 1842 and died in 1924 at age 82. Sarah married Samuel F HILL.

         vi.  William Edward PURSLEY was born in 1844 in Botetourt County, VA, died in Nov 1926 in Akron, OH at age 82, and was buried in Short Cem, Off Boggs Fork Rd, Roane Co, WV. William married Nancy E (Nannie) ISENHOUR. William next married Luby MONTGOMERY. William next married Nellie WRIGHT on 7 Jan 1868 in Spencer, Roane County, WV. Nellie was born about 1845 and died in Apr 1886 in Roane County, WV about age 41.

        vii.  Caroline PURSLEY was born in 1845 in Botetourt County, VA. Caroline married John A JOHNSON.

       viii.  Samuel Abraham PURSLEY was born in 1848 and died in 1860 at age 12.

         ix.  Lavinia PURSLEY was born in 1847. Lavinia married John G GOFF. Lavinia next married George S HARLOW.

          x.  Thomas Reed "Reed" PURSLEY was born on 18 Dec 1851 in Botetourt County, VA, died in Jun 1892 in Jackson, WV at age 40, and was buried in Hebron Cemetary Spencer, Roane Co, WV. Thomas married Eliza M SNYDER on 15 Mar 1877 in Roane County, WV. Eliza was born in 1850. Thomas next married Martha SHOULDIS on 5 Jul 1891 in Roane Co, WV.

         xi.  E Ann PURSLEY was born on 12 Mar 1853.

20      xii.  Jesse Hudson PURSLEY Jr. (born on 12 Mar 1853 in Botetourt County, VA - died on 9 Feb 1914 in Charles Fork, Roane Cty., West Virginia). Jesse married Louisa B SNIDER on 16 Sep 1877 in Roane County, WV. Louisa was born in Jun 1853 in Lewis County, VA, died on 18 May 1929 in Roane County, WV at age 75, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.

       xiii.  John C PURSLEY was born in 1855 and died in 1860 at age 5.

        xiv.  Andrew Jackson PURSLEY was born in 1856 in Charles Fork, Roane Cty., West Virginia, died in 1936 at age 80, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV. Andrew married Elender Virginia JORDAN on 8 Sep 1877 in Roane Co, WV.

         xv.  George Washington "Dock" PURSLEY was born on 21 Oct 1857 in Botetourt County, VA, died in 1931 at age 74, and was buried in Hanger-Morford Cem., Just Off Egypt Ridge Rd., Roane Co., WV. George married Mary Ann LOWE on 5 Mar 1885 in Roane Co, WV. Mary was born on 5 Mar 1885 and died in *.


41. Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT, daughter of Joel SHORT and Unknown, was born in 1823.

Elizabeth married Jesse Hudson "Hudson" PURSLEY on 12 Apr 1841 in Botetourt County, VA. Jesse was born in 1817 in Botetourt County, VA and died before 1900.

42. John W SNYDER was born in May 1813 in WV.

John married Elizabeth GROGG on 8 Jun 1838 in Pendleton Co, WV. Elizabeth was born in Feb 1817 in WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Mary A SNYDER was born in 1839.

         ii.  William SNYDER was born in 1841 in Lewis County, WV.

        iii.  Alfred SNYDER was born in 1844.

         iv.  Isael SNYDER was born in 1845 in Lewis County, WV.

          v.  Eliza SNYDER was born in 1847.

         vi.  Manderville SNYDER was born in 1850 in Lewis Co, VA.

21      vii.  Louisa B SNIDER (born in Jun 1853 in Lewis County, VA - died on 18 May 1929 in Roane County, WV). Louisa married Jesse Hudson PURSLEY Jr. on 16 Sep 1877 in Roane County, WV. Jesse was born on 12 Mar 1853 in Botetourt County, VA, died on 9 Feb 1914 in Charles Fork, Roane Cty., West Virginia at age 60, and was buried in Egypt Cemetery, WV.


43. Elizabeth GROGG was born in Feb 1817 in WV.

Elizabeth married John W SNYDER on 8 Jun 1838 in Pendleton Co, WV. John was born in May 1813 in WV.

44. John M BEALL, son of Henry Milo BEALL and Magdalena (Mary?) STUMP, was born in 1829 in Lewis County, WV and died in Calhoun County, WV.

John married Barbara M COLLINS on 18 Sep 1849 in Gilmer Co, VA. Barbara was born in 1831 in Harrison Co., VA and died in Calhoun County, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  June BEALL.

         ii.  Leah BEALL died on 20 May 1859 in Calhoun Co, VA.

        iii.  Mary BEALL was born in 1852 in Gilmer Co, VA. Mary married William J B WELLS.

         iv.  Joshua BEALL was born on 18 Mar 1853 in Gilmer Co, VA. Joshua married Mary BUNNER on 5 Sep 1880 in Calhoun Co, WV.

22        v.  Minter J BEALL (born in 1851 in Calhoun Co. VA--1900 Calhoun W/ Homer Petit Hh - died on 5 Nov 1895). Minter married Malinda STARCHER on 19 Dec 1873 in Calhoun County, WV. Malinda was born on 21 Aug 1855 in Gilmer Co, WV.

         vi.  Thomas H BEALL was born in 1855 in Gilmer Co.

        vii.  George Newton BELL was born from 22 Feb 1855 to 1857 in Calhoun Co, WV. George married Cana STARCHER in 1883. Cana was born in May 1866 in Calhoun Co, WV.

       viii.  Hannah E BEALL was born in 1860 in Calhoun Co, WV.

         ix.  Barbary BEALL was born in 1865 in Calhoun Co, WV. Barbary married Leander McELFRESH on 17 Feb 1886 in Calhoun Co, WV.

          x.  Rachel L BEALL was born about 1868. Rachel married James M RYMER on 3 Feb 1884 in Calhoun Co, WV.

         xi.  Amy Adelphia BEALL was born about 1875.


45. Barbara M COLLINS, daughter of Isaac Sanson COLLINS and Rachel CUNNINGHAM, was born in 1831 in Harrison Co., VA and died in Calhoun County, WV.

Barbara married John M BEALL on 18 Sep 1849 in Gilmer Co, VA. John was born in 1829 in Lewis County, WV and died in Calhoun County, WV.

46. Jacob A STARCHER, son of Phillip W STARCHER and Rebecca MACE, was born in 1813 in Kanawha Co, WV and died on 24 Jun 1880 at age 67.

Jacob married Nancy NUTTER in 1832 in Kanawha Co, WV. Nancy was born in 1814 in Harrison Co., VA and died before 1862.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Matilda STARCHER was born in 1839 in Jackson County, WV and died in *. Matilda married Cornelius BURROWS.

         ii.  Abbott STARCHER was born about 1833 in VA and died in *.

        iii.  Albert STARCHER was born in 1833.

         iv.  Alfred STARCHER was born in 1833 in Jackson County, WV and died between 1866 and 1868 about age 33. Alfred married Nancy NUTTER about 1854. Nancy was born on 3 Apr 1835.

          v.  Philip STARCHER was born in Sep 1835 in Jackson Co, WV and died in *. Philip married Louisa STALMAN on 22 Oct 1857 in Calhoun Co, WV.

         vi.  Lucinda STARCHER was born in 1838 in Jackson Co, VA.  Lucinda married Thomas B HEATER.

        vii.  Mary Polly STARCHER was born in 1842 in Kanawha Co, VA.  Mary married George STALLMAN on 22 Apr 1858 in Calhoun Co, WV.

       viii.  Eleanor STARCHER was born in 1846 in Gilmer Co, VA.  Eleanor married Robert BEALL on 25 Nov 1869. Robert was born in 1849 in Gilmer Co, VA,

         ix.  Francis Marion STARCHER was born in 1848 in Gilmer Co, WV and died about 1860 about age 12.

          x.  Marilyn STARCHER was born about 1851.

         xi.  Martha STARCHER was born in 1851 in Gilmer Co, VA.

        xii.  Edward STARCHER was born about 1852 and died before 1879. Edward married Ann KERBY. Edward next married Louise LYNCH. Edward next married Sarah CONNOLLY OR CUNNELLY on 5 Mar 1874.

       xiii.  Anna STARCHER was born on 2 May 1853 and died on 4 Oct 1854 at age 1.

23      xiv.  Malinda STARCHER (born on 21 Aug 1855 in Gilmer Co, WV). Malinda married Minter J BEALL on 19 Dec 1873 in Calhoun County, WV. Minter was born in 1851 in Calhoun Co. VA--1900 Calhoun W/ Homer Petit Hh and died on 5 Nov 1895 at age 44.

         xv.  Malissa STARCHER was born in 1856.  Malissa married Samuel COON on 12 Oct 1898 in Calhoun Co, WV.

        xvi.  Clarinda A STARCHER was born in 1859.

Jacob next married Elizabeth LITTLE on 6 Mar 1862.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Mamie STARCHER.

         ii.  Bessie STARCHER.

        iii.  Franklin STARCHER was born in 1868.

         iv.  Levi STARCHER was born in 1870. Levi married.

          v.  Hiram Edward STARCHER was born in 1870 in Calhoun County, WV. Hiram married Louisa F LYNCH on 28 Nov 1897 in Calhoun Co, WV.


47. Nancy NUTTER, daughter of William NUTTER and Mary STARR, was born in 1814 in Harrison Co., VA and died before 1862.

Nancy married Jacob A STARCHER in 1832 in Kanawha Co, WV. Jacob was born in 1813 in Kanawha Co, WV and died on 24 Jun 1880 at age 67.

48. John Othello CROSS, son of John CROSS and Katherine PRUNTY, was born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 85.

John married Kate VALENTINE.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Phebe CROSS died after 1866 in Wood County, WV?. Phebe married Henson WISEMAN in Sep 1839.

         ii.  Leonard CROSS was born in 1822. Leonard married Mary Ann SWAN on 10 Oct 1849 in Tyler County, VA(WV). Mary was born about 1825 in PA.

John next married Mary Lucinda CARDER  on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. Mary was born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV and died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV at age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Rachel CROSS. Rachel married Brent TAYLOR.

         ii.  CROSS.

        iii.  Phebe CROSS died after 1866 in Wood County, WV?. Phebe married Henson WISEMAN in Sep 1839.

         iv.  Leonard CROSS was born in 1822. Leonard married Mary Ann SWAN on 10 Oct 1849 in Tyler County, VA(WV). Mary was born about 1825 in PA.

          v.  James CROSS was born in Aug 1835 in Wood Co, VA and died after 1920. James married Katherine J YATES on 17 Jan 1869 in Wood Co, VA (WV). Katherine was born in Jul 1848 in WV.

         vi.  William Henry CROSS was born on 23 Apr 1837 in WV and died before 1920. William married Bathsheba DYE in 1878.

        vii.  Nathan CROSS was born in 1838 in Ritchie Co, WV and died in *. Nathan married Rebecca WHARTON on 25 Dec 1861 in Wood Co, WV. Rebecca was born about 1846 in Greene Co, PA. Nathan next married. Nathan next married Mary A.

       viii.  George CROSS was born in 1839 in VA.11 12 George married Mary "Fannie" FRANCIS. Mary was born about 1837 in VA. George next married Mary Ann FRANCES on 14 May 1866. Mary was born about 1834 in VA.

         ix.  Robert B - uncertain if this is a son CROSS was born in 1839. Robert married Rosannah DEEM.

          x.  Caroline CROSS was born on 27 Oct 1840 in Wood Co, VA and died on 11 May 1890 in Wood County, WV at age 49. Caroline married Abner WHARTON. Abner was born on 27 Oct 1832 in PA and died on 25 Jan 1897 in Wood Co, VA at age 64.

24       xi.  Monroe B CROSS (born in Oct 1844 in Wood Co, WV - died on 4 Nov 1922 in Wood Co, WV (Pond Creek, Jackson Co, WV ?)). Monroe married Mary Malvena "Melvina" DOBBINS on 20 Nov 1865 in Wood Co, VA. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1847 in Washington Co, OH and died on 16 Jan 1900 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 52. Monroe next married Laura FOX in 1900. Laura was born in 1878 in Monroe Co, OH.

        xii.  Luke CROSS was born about 1880.


49. Mary Lucinda CARDER, daughter of John CARDER and Mary DEAL, was born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV and died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV at age 76.

Mary married John Othello CROSS on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. John was born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 85.

50. James DOBBINS was born about 1808 in VA and died before 1860.

James married Mary J MARTIN. Mary was born in 1811 in Greene Co, PA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Jesse DOBBINS was born in 1831 in PA. Jesse married Dorcas on 20 Jan 1853 in Nobel Co, OH.

         ii.  John W DOBBINS was born in 1832 in PA and died in *. John married Sarah L. Sarah was born in 1835 in MD.

        iii.  Delila DOBBINS was born in 1837 in OH.

         iv.  George DOBBINS was born in 1839.

          v.  James DOBBINS was born in 1842 in OH.

         vi.  William H DOBBINS was born in 1846 in OH.  William married Martha A.

25      vii.  Mary Malvena "Melvina" DOBBINS (born on 7 Apr 1847 in Washington Co, OH - died on 16 Jan 1900 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV). Mary married Monroe B CROSS on 20 Nov 1865 in Wood Co, VA. Monroe was born in Oct 1844 in Wood Co, WV 9 and died on 4 Nov 1922 in Wood Co, WV (Pond Creek, Jackson Co, WV ?) at age 78.

       viii.  Michael L H DOBBINS was born in 1850 in Washington County, OH. Michael married Martha A.


51. Mary J MARTIN, daughter of Jesse MARTIN and Elizabeth, was born in 1811 in Greene Co, PA.

Mary married James DOBBINS. James was born about 1808 in VA and died before 1860.

Mary next married Robert J KINCHELOE on 27 Aug 1861 in Wood Co, WV. Robert was born in 1805 in Fairfax Co, VA.


52. George William GANTZ,12 son of Jacob GANTZ and Elizabeth FLEMING, was born on 8 May 1814 in VA and died on 16 Jul 1907 in Wood County, WV at age 93.

George married Elizabeth Ann PARSONS on 19 Mar 1840 in Frederick Co, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1817 in Frederick Co, VA and died on 16 Mar 1877 in Wood County, WV at age 60.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Mary A GANTZ was born in 1843.

         ii.  Miranda J GANTZ was born in 1845 in Frederick Co, VA. Miranda married Shannon T BOGGESS on 28 Dec 1873 in Wood Co, WV.

        iii.  Eliza A GANTZ was born in 1846.

26       iv.  Atwell Curtis GANTZ (born in Aug 1848 in Frederick County, VA - died in Aug 1920 in Wood County, WV). Atwell married Josephine McPHERSON on 19 Jan 1871 in Wood Co, WV. Josephine was born in Dec 1855 in Wood Co, VA and died before 1928 in Wood Co, VA.

          v.  Cornelius Jacob GANTZ was born on 4 Feb 1858 in WV and died after 1910. Cornelius married Annie M in 1884.


53. Elizabeth Ann PARSONS was born in 1817 in Frederick Co, VA and died on 16 Mar 1877 in Wood County, WV at age 60.

Elizabeth married George William GANTZ 12 on 19 Mar 1840 in Frederick Co, VA. George was born on 8 May 1814 in VA and died on 16 Jul 1907 in Wood County, WV at age 93.

54. Elias McPHERSON, son of Eli McPHERSON and Elizabeth PRINCE, was born on 1 Jan 1832 in Wood Co, WV, died on 2 Jan 1920 in Wood Co, WV at age 88, and was buried in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV.

Elias married Marian KIBLER on 10 Jan 1854.  Marian was born in 1834 in Page County, VA, died in 1922 in Wood Co, VA at age 88, and was buried in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

27        i.  Josephine McPHERSON (born in Dec 1855 in Wood Co, VA - died before 1928 in Wood Co, VA). Josephine married Harry WORTH. Josephine next married Atwell Curtis GANTZ 4 on 19 Jan 1871 in Wood Co, WV. Atwell was born in Aug 1848 in Frederick County, VA and died in Aug 1920 in Wood County, WV at age 72.

         ii.  Kenner McPHERSON was born in 1866 in WV. Kenner married Sophia SOPHIA.

        iii.  Mariam McPHERSON.

         iv.  Alex McPHERSON was born on 25 Dec 1865 in Wood Co, VA.


55. Marian KIBLER, daughter of Samuel John KIBLER and Leanna Sarah WARD, was born in 1834 in Page County, VA, died in 1922 in Wood Co, VA at age 88, and was buried in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.

Marian married Elias McPHERSON on 10 Jan 1854.  Elias was born on 1 Jan 1832 in Wood Co, WV, died on 2 Jan 1920 in Wood Co, WV at age 88, and was buried in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV.

56. Jesse T BOONE,4 son of Jesse T BOONE and Sarah TUCKER, was born on 9 Jun 1832 in Harrison Co, WV?, died on 27 Nov 1908 in Clay, Wood County, WV at age 76, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Jesse married Harriett Louverna NUZUM on 2 Oct 1853. Harriett was born on 24 Sep 1835 in Monongalia Co, (W)VA, died on 11 Nov 1916 in Wood County, WV at age 81, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Children from this marriage were:

28        i.  Luther Marion BOONE (born on 10 Jan 1855 in Harrison County, WV - died on 27 Jan 1937 in Wood County, WV). Luther married Rebecca PIERSOL on 28 Aug 1880 in Wood County, WV. Rebecca was born on 28 Aug 1854 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, PA?, died on 13 Apr 1923 at age 68, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

         ii.  Newton Emerson BOONE was born on 14 Feb 1857 in Harrison County, WV, died on 30 Sep 1857, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

        iii.  Ulysses Elmer BOONE was born on 19 May 1860 and died on 20 Dec 1863 at age 3.

         iv.  Lena Alice BOONE was born on 21 Dec 1862 in WV and died on 27 May 1906 in Wood Co, WV at age 43. Lena married Arthur M BARRON. Lena next married Emanuel HENDERSHOT.

          v.  Cora Columbia BOONE was born on 9 Apr 1866 in WV and died on 23 Dec 1918 at age 52. Cora married Robert E Lee JONES on 15 Dec 1887.

         vi.  Ida Alwida BOONE was born on 11 Jun 1871 and died on 8 Jan 1948 at age 76. Ida married Nobel Ernest SKIDMORE.

        vii.  Charles Sylvester BOONE was born on 6 Aug 1873 and died on 15 Feb 1927 at age 53. Charles married Minnie A MEEKS on 1 Nov 1896 in Upshur Co, WV.

       viii.  Hannah Deselva BOONE was born on 14 May 1879 and died in *. Hannah married Harry Harrison LEE.

         ix.  Florena Flora BOONE was born on 19 Dec 1968 and died on 28 Feb 1955 at age -13. Florena married Harve HISSOM. Florena next married Hunter Smith COWAN.


57. Harriett Louverna NUZUM, daughter of Caleb NUZUM and Hannah NUZUM, was born on 24 Sep 1835 in Monongalia Co, (W)VA, died on 11 Nov 1916 in Wood County, WV at age 81, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Harriett married Jesse T BOONE 4 on 2 Oct 1853. Jesse was born on 9 Jun 1832 in Harrison Co, WV?, died on 27 Nov 1908 in Clay, Wood County, WV at age 76, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

58. Sampson H PIERSOL Sr.,12 son of Jacob Scudder PIERSOL and Rachel STILLE, was born on 24 Mar 1818 in Sewickley Twp, Beaver Co, Pennsylvania, died on 30 Apr 1891 in Wood County, WV at age 73, and was buried in Farson Cemetery, Murphytown, Wood Co, West Virginia.

Sampson married Harriet NEWTON in 1840. Harriet was born on 22 Feb 1820 in PA, died on 9 Jun 1898 in Murphytown, Wood County, WV at age 78, and was buried in Farson Cem. Murphytown, W.VA..

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Jeremiah S PIERSOL was born in 1858 in PA. Jeremiah married Fanny WELLS.

         ii.  Sampson H PIERSOL was born in Apr 1841 in PA and died in 1904 at age 63. Sampson married Marie L SHEARER.

        iii.  Jacob PIERSOL was born on 23 May 1845 in Beaver County, PA and died in 1922 at age 77. Jacob married Alzanah GRANT in 1869 in Wood Co, VA.

         iv.  Harriet PIERSOL was born in 1849 and died in 1899 at age 50.

          v.  Rachel PIERSOL was born in 1851. Rachel married W D NEWBANKS. Rachel next married BURGE.

29       vi.  Rebecca PIERSOL (born on 28 Aug 1854 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, PA? - died on 13 Apr 1923, buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV). Rebecca married Luther Marion BOONE 4 on 28 Aug 1880 in Wood County, WV. Luther was born on 10 Jan 1855 in Harrison County, WV, died on 27 Jan 1937 in Wood County, WV at age 82, and was buried in Red Hill United Brethren Church Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, West Virginia.

        vii.  Filo PIERSOL was born in 1845 and died on 4 May 1851 in Beaver County, PA at age 6.

       viii.  Lucinda PIERSOL was born in 1851 in PA. Lucinda married W D NEWBANKS.

         ix.  Comwell PIERSOL died on 17 Aug 143 in Beaver County, PA and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..


59. Harriet NEWTON, daughter of Zebina NEWTON and Lucinda GRUNDY, was born on 22 Feb 1820 in PA, died on 9 Jun 1898 in Murphytown, Wood County, WV at age 78, and was buried in Farson Cem. Murphytown, W.VA..

Harriet married Sampson H PIERSOL Sr. 12 in 1840. Sampson was born on 24 Mar 1818 in Sewickley Twp, Beaver Co, Pennsylvania, died on 30 Apr 1891 in Wood County, WV at age 73, and was buried in Farson Cemetery, Murphytown, Wood Co, West Virginia.

60. John George BEORN was born in Germany.

John married Eva FRY.

The child from this marriage was:

30        i.  George BEORN Sr (born on 25 Dec 1840 in Belleville, Illinois - died on 18 Feb 1911, buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV). George married Elizabeth AFFOLTER on 3 Jan 1869 in Pittsburgh, , Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born on 13 Apr 1849 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland, died in Dec 1927 in Wood Co, VA at age 78, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.


61. Eva FRY .

Eva married John George BEORN. John was born in Germany.


62. Stephen AFFOLTER, son of Uhrs AFFOLTER and Anna Barbara, was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland, died on 6 Feb 1894 at age 79, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Stephen married Elizabeth SCHARER (SHARER?) on 13 Jul 1839 in Bern, Switzerland. Elizabeth was born on 21 Jul 1811 in Bern, Switzerland and died between 1925 and 1928 in Wood Co, WV about age 114.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Frederick AFFOLTER was born on 14 Oct 1839 in Bern, Switzerland, died on 19 Jul 1922 in Wood Co, WV at age 82, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV. Frederick married Mary MEIDER. Mary was born in 1858 in PA,4 died in 1920 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 62, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

         ii.  Johannes AFFOLTER was born on 28 Oct 1841.

        iii.  Jacob AFFOLTER was born on 11 Oct 1843.

         iv.  Samuel AFFOLTER was born on 9 Aug 1847 and died on 2 Jan 1848.

31        v.  Elizabeth AFFOLTER (born on 13 Apr 1849 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland - died in Dec 1927 in Wood Co, VA). Elizabeth married George BEORN Sr on 3 Jan 1869 in Pittsburgh, , Pennsylvania. George was born on 25 Dec 1840 in Belleville, Illinois, died on 18 Feb 1911 at age 70, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.


63. Elizabeth SCHARER (SHARER?) was born on 21 Jul 1811 in Bern, Switzerland and died between 1925 and 1928 in Wood Co, WV about age 114.

Elizabeth married Stephen AFFOLTER on 13 Jul 1839 in Bern, Switzerland. Stephen was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland, died on 6 Feb 1894 at age 79, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandparents)



64. Leonhart "Leonard" METZ, son of Jacob METZ and Elisabeth Catherine HACKMAN, was born about 1765 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died on 15 Nov 1865 in Metz, Marion County, West Virginia about age 100, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, West Virginia.

Leonhart married Margaret Ann SHALLY in 1780 in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Margaret was born in 1760 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died before 1850 in Marion County, Virginia, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, Virgina (Now WV.).

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Jacob METZ was born on 30 Jul 1784 in Lancaster Co, PA, died on 6 Jul 1862 in Metz, Marion County, Virginia at age 77, and was buried in Metz, Marion County, Virginia. Jacob married Catherine Ada MICHAEL on 27 Nov 1806 in Harrison County, Virginia. Catherine was born in 1787 in Monongalia County, Virginia, died in 1870 in Marion County, WV at age 83, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, Virgina (Now WV.).

         ii.  Ann Elizabeth METZ was born on 10 Sep 1785 in Lancaster Co., PA and died in *. Ann married John Andrew METZ. John was born about 1785 in Germany.

        iii.  Barbary? Barbara? METZ was born in 1787 in Lancaster Co., PA and died in Sep 1859 in Monongalia County, Virginia at age 72. The cause of her death was Typhoid Fever. Barbary? married Jacob Nehemiah YOUST on 5 Mar 1807 in Monongalia County, Virginia. Jacob was born in 1785 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland and died in 1855 in Monongalia County, Virginia at age 70.

         iv.  Susannah METZ was born on 7 Nov 1791 in Monongalia County, Virginia, died on 25 Jun 1867 in Pyles Fork, Marion County, Virginia at age 75, and was buried in Youst Cemetery, Glover Gap, Marion County, West Virginia.. Susannah married Aaron YOUST in 1811 in Monongalia Co, VA. Aaron was born on 3 Jul 1791 in Little Indian Creek, Monongalia Co WV, died on 11 Dec 1875 in Pyles Fork, Marion County, Virginia at age 84, and was buried in Youst Cemetery, Glover Gap, Marion County, West Virginia.

32        v.  William Franklin METZ (born on 18 Oct 1793 in Marion Co., VA - died on 27 Nov 1883 in Enterprise, Harrison County, West Virginia). William married Nancy Elizabeth RANDALL in 1819 in Harrison Co., VA. Nancy was born in 1801 in VA and died in 1844 in VA at age 43. William next married Catherine CORDREY on 12 Aug 1846 in Marion Co, WV.

         vi.  Leonard M METZ Jr was born on 10 Nov 1794 in Monongalia County, Virginia, died on 25 Dec 1889 in Marion County, Ohio at age 95, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Meeker, Marion County, Ohio.. Leonard married Barbary MICHAEL on 15 Dec 1814 in Harrison Co., VA. Barbary was born on 1 Jan 1797 in VA and died on 17 Nov 1868 in Marion County, Ohio at age 71. Leonard next married Ellen Chloe POTTER on 4 Apr 1870. Ellen was born on 1 Jan 1838, died on 1 Jan 1913 in Marion County, Ohio at age 75, and was buried in Frame Cemetery, In Meeker, Marion County, Ohio.

        vii.  Margaret "Peggy" METZ was born in 1798 in PA and died in Jan 1883 in Union Mills, Pleasants, WV at age 85. Margaret married William MERCER about 1815 in Greene Co, PA. William.

       viii.  Peter METZ was born in 1795 in Monongalia County, Virginia, died in 1883 in WV at age 88, and was buried in Rymer Cemetery, Glover Gap, Marion Co., WV.  Peter married Juliana A "Julia" YOUST on 3 Nov 1820 in Monongalia County, Virginia ( Now Wva.) Juliana was born in 1803 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died in 1883 in WV at age 80.

         ix.  Henry METZ was born on 10 Oct 1801 in Monongalia County, Virginia, died on 3 Sep 1875 in Tyler Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Tyler Cemetery, Tyler WV. Henry married Prudence LAZEAR in 1827. Prudence was born on 17 Jul 1809, died on 21 Apr 1894 at age 84, and was buried in Lazear Cemetery In Tyler County, West Virginia.

          x.  Sarah A METZ was born in 1806 in Monongalia County, Virginia and died on 31 Dec 1884 in Marion County, WV at age 78. Sarah married William GUMP. William was born in 1805 in PA and died on 12 Oct 1885 in Marion County, WV at age 80.


65. Margaret Ann SHALLY, daughter of Johann Adam "Adam" SHALLY and Mary Elizabeth BRECKBILL, was born in 1760 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died before 1850 in Marion County, Virginia, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, Virgina (Now WV).

Margaret married Leonhart "Leonard" METZ in 1780 in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Leonhart was born about 1765 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died on 15 Nov 1865 in Metz, Marion County, West Virginia about age 100, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, West Virginia.

66. Norman Marmaduke RANDALL, son of Norman RANDALL and Unknown, was born in 1770 in Ireland, died between 1794 and 1865 about age 24, and was buried in Shinnston Cemetery.

Norman married Elizabeth MARTIN in 1790. Elizabeth was born in Cass District, Monongalia, Virginia and died on 11 Oct 1843 in Idamay, Marion, Virginia.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Mary Polly RANDALL. Mary married David BOCK.

         ii.  Peggy RANDALL.

        iii.  Millie RANDALL.

         iv.  Polly RANDALL was born between 1794 and 1817 and died between 1799 and 1901 about age 5.

          v.  Hannah RANDALL was born on 22 May 1798 in Fairmont, WV and died on 17 Nov 1868 in Fairmont, WV at age 70. Hannah married John (Big John) CONAWAY.

33       vi.  Nancy Elizabeth RANDALL (born in 1801 in VA - died in 1844 in VA). Nancy married Solomon BOCK. Solomon was born in 1796 in PA and died in *. Nancy next married Steenrod MARTIN. Nancy next married William Franklin METZ in 1819 in Harrison Co., VA. William was born on 18 Oct 1793 in Marion Co., VA and died on 27 Nov 1883 in Enterprise, Harrison County, West Virginia at age 90.

        vii.  William RANDALL was born on 17 Feb 1805 and died on 2 May 1883 at age 78. William married Sarah Ann HOPKINS.

       viii.  Martin Marmaduke RANDALL was born in 1806 and died in 1882 at age 76. Martin married Mary L DAVIS. Mary was born in 1813.  Martin next married Sarah Elma ICE.


67. Elizabeth MARTIN, daughter of Thomas Charles MARTIN and Elizabeth BURRIS OR BURROUGHS, was born in Cass District, Monongalia, Virginia and died on 11 Oct 1843 in Idamay, Marion, Virginia.

Elizabeth married Norman Marmaduke RANDALL in 1790. Norman was born in 1770 in Ireland, died between 1794 and 1865 about age 24, and was buried in Shinnston Cemetery.

70. Unknown KUHN .

Unknown married Rhoda.

The child from this marriage was:

35        i.  Ruhama KUHN (born in 1829 in Monongalia Co, VA). Ruhama married Eugenis JACKSON on 12 Feb 1846 in Marion County, WV. Eugenis was born in 1827 in VA and died about 1866 about age 39. Ruhama next married Harrison HITE.


71. Rhoda .

Rhoda married Unknown KUHN.

Rhoda next married Harrison HITE


76. Abraham? VARNER .

Abraham? married.

The child from this marriage was:

38        i.  Highland P? VARNER. Highland married Unknown. Highland next married Catherine. Highland next married Unknown.


80. Jesse PURSLEY, son of George PURSLEY and Jane, was born on 3 Feb 1776 in VA, died on 4 Dec 1862 in Farmland, Randolf, Indiana at age 86, and was buried in Maxville (Now Woodlawn) Cemetery (East Half Of Section 20, Town 20, Range 13), White River Township, Randolph Co., IN.

Jesse married Winnie YARDLEY in 1801 in Westmoreland, Albemerle Or Westmoreland Cty., Virginia.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Hannah PURSLEY. Hannah married Samuel GILLUM.

         ii.  Sarah PURSLEY. Sarah married John SHORT.

        iii.  Henry PURSLEY was born about 1801 in Hanover, VA and died in 1888 about age 87. Henry married Castina MONTGOMERY on 2 Dec 1875. Castina was born in 1834 in VA and died in *.

         iv.  James PURSLEY was born on 7 Oct 1807 in VA and died on 2 Jul 1865 in Randolph County, IN at age 57. James married Mary Messer McNEES. James next married Emily WELCH.

          v.  Christina PURSLEY was born in 1810.  Christina married Samuel MONTGOMERY.

         vi.  Mary Elizabeth PURSLEY was born in 1816 and died in 1849 at age 33. Mary married Samuel MONTGOMERY.

40      vii.  Jesse Hudson "Hudson" PURSLEY (born in 1817 in Botetourt County, VA - died before 1900). Jesse married Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT on 12 Apr 1841 in Botetourt County, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1823.

       viii.  Nancy PURSLEY was born in 1818 in VA.  Nancy married John ALLWOOD.

         ix.  Lucinda Ann PURSLEY was born on 18 Mar 1838 in IN and died on 22 Jun 1880 at age 42. Lucinda married Samuel WRIGHT.

Jesse next married Nancy MAY about 1825 in Rockbridge, VA. Nancy was born about 1801 in VA and died about 1877 in Randolph Cty., Indiana about age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Thomas PURSLEY was born on 20 Aug 1826 in VA and died on 22 Sep 1851 in IN at age 25.

         ii.  Mary Jane PURSLEY was born about 1827 in VA and died after 1870. Mary married Unknown UNKNOWN. Mary next married Bennett P. COUGILL on 14 Dec 1848 in Randolph Cty., Indiana. Bennett was born in 1823 in Newberry Monthly Meeting, Clinton Co., OH and died after 1880.

        iii.  Margaret M PURSLEY was born in 1829 in VA and died on 7 Feb 1862 in Randolph Cty., Indiana at age 33. Margaret married Joseph Hale MENDENHALL on 6 Apr 1848 in Randolph Cty., Indiana. Joseph was born on 1 May 1824 in Clinton, Franklin Or Summit Cty., Ohio and died on 17 Feb 1909 in Jay, Jay Cty., Indiana at age 84.

         iv.  Joseph L. R. PURSLEY was born about 1830 in Randolph Cty., Indiana and died after 1850.

          v.  Eliza C PURSLEY was born about 1832 in Randolph Cty., Indiana and died on 6 Jul 1895 about age 63.

         vi.  John May PURSLEY was born about 1833 in Randolph Cty., Indiana and died on 22 Apr 1862 about age 29. John married Sara Elizabeth DICKSON on 14 Apr 1857 in Vermillian, Edgar Cty., Illinois. Sara was born in Oct 1836 in NY.

        vii.  George Washington PURSLEY was born on 25 Oct 1835 in Randolph Cty., Indiana and died on 30 Jun 1911 in Vermilion, Indiana at age 75. George married Sara Elizabeth DICKSON on 5 Sep 1863 in Randolph County, VA. Sara was born in Oct 1836 in NY.

       viii.  Samuel Jefferson PURSLEY was born on 10 Mar 1838 in Randolph County, IN and died on 14 Nov 1894 in Winchester, Randolph County, IN at age 56. Samuel married Hester Ann MOSER on 4 Oct 1862 in Randolph County, IN. Hester was born on 18 Jan 1841 in IN and died on 6 Aug 1925 in Winchester, Randolph County, IN at age 84.

         ix.  Daniel Aker PURSLEY was born about 1842.


81. Winnie YARDLEY .

Winnie married Jesse PURSLEY in 1801 in Westmoreland, Albemerle Or Westmoreland Cty., Virginia. Jesse was born on 3 Feb 1776 in VA, died on 4 Dec 1862 in Farmland, Randolf, Indiana at age 86, and was buried in Maxville (Now Woodlawn) Cemetery (East Half Of Section 20, Town 20, Range 13), White River Township, Randolph Co., IN.

82. Joel SHORT .

Joel married Unknown.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Cephas SHORT.

         ii.  William SHORT.

        iii.  Hiram SHORT.

         iv.  George SHORT.

          v.  Hatchet SHORT.

41       vi.  Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT (born in 1823). Elizabeth married Jesse Hudson "Hudson" PURSLEY on 12 Apr 1841 in Botetourt County, VA. Jesse was born in 1817 in Botetourt County, VA and died before 1900.


83. Unknown .

Unknown married Joel SHORT.

88. Henry Milo BEALL, son of John BEALL and Elizabeth RICHARDS, was born in 1797 in Lewis County, WV.

Henry married Magdalena (Mary?) STUMP. Magdalena was born on 13 Dec 1792 in Hardy Co, VA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Henderson BEALL was born in 1826 in Lewis County, WV, died on 11 Dec 1864 in Pine Bottom, Calhoun County, WV at age 38, and was buried in Big Bend Cemetery. Henderson married Leah Jane COLLINS on 30 Nov 1844. Leah was born in 1823 in WV and died in Jan 1865 in Calhoun Co, VA at age 42.

         ii.  Emily Jane BEALL was born on 19 Nov 1824 in Lewis County, WV and died on 3 Feb 1892 at age 67. Emily married Hugh A RACE. Emily next married Joshua David SMITH on 5 Mar 1840 in Lewis Co, WV.

        iii.  Townsend BEALL was born in 1825 in Lewis County, WV. Townsend married Mary Jane CUNNINGHAM about 1846.

44       iv.  John M BEALL (born in 1829 in Lewis County, WV - died in Calhoun County, WV). John married Barbara M COLLINS on 18 Sep 1849 in Gilmer Co, VA. Barbara was born in 1831 in Harrison Co., VA and died in Calhoun County, WV.

          v.  George Newton BEALL was born about 1832 and died in *. George married Hannah GILHAM on 25 Dec 1861 in St. Louis, MO.


89. Magdalena (Mary?) STUMP, daughter of Michael III STUMP and Magdalena C RICHARDS, was born on 13 Dec 1792 in Hardy Co, VA.

Magdalena married Henry Milo BEALL. Henry was born in 1797 in Lewis County, WV.

90. Isaac Sanson COLLINS, son of John COLLINS and Hannah COZAD, was born in 1789 in Harrison Co., VA and died on 12 Nov 1871 in Calhoun County, WV at age 82.

Isaac married Rachel CUNNINGHAM on 26 Oct 1812 in Harrison County, WV. Rachel was born in May 1790 in Harrison Co., VA and died in 1882 in Calhoun County, WV at age 92.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Phoebe COLLINS. Phoebe married Anthony SMITH.

         ii.  Hannah COLLINS was buried in Smithville, WV. Hannah married Isaac SMITH.

        iii.  Felix COLLINS was born in 1816 in Lewis County, WV.  Felix married Lavina THARP.

         iv.  Thomas H COLLINS was born in 1823 in Greene Co, OH and died in *. Thomas married Mary. Thomas next married Mary.

          v.  John D COLLINS was born on 31 Dec 1824 in Harrison County, VA,13 died on 4 Jun 1915 in Calhoun County, West Virignia at age 90, and was buried in Nobe Cemetery, Five Forks, Calhoun County, WV. John married Elizabeth MODDESITT. John next married Mary Jane WILSON in 1876 in Calhoun Co, WV.

         vi.  Nancy COLLINS was born in 1830 in Harrison Co., VA .  Nancy married James WILSON. Nancy next married James WILSON.

45      vii.  Barbara M COLLINS (born in 1831 in Harrison Co., VA - died in Calhoun County, WV). Barbara married John M BEALL on 18 Sep 1849 in Gilmer Co, VA. John was born in 1829 in Lewis County, WV and died in Calhoun County, WV.

       viii.  Isaac N COLLINS was born on 22 Aug 1834 in VA, died in *, and was buried in Gainer Cemetery. Isaac married Sarah Ann McGEE.

         ix.  Rachel COLLINS was born in 1836 in Lewis County, WV.  Rachel married Jesse McGEE.

          x.  James Hezekiah COLLINS was born on 24 Feb 1817 in Lewis, VA and died on 21 Oct 1903 in WV at age 86. James married Roanna J MAZE in 1839 in Ritchie Co, WV.

         xi.  Leah Jane COLLINS was born in 1823 in WV and died in Jan 1865 in Calhoun Co, VA at age 42. Leah married Henderson BEALL on 30 Nov 1844. Henderson was born in 1826 in Lewis County, WV, died on 11 Dec 1864 in Pine Bottom, Calhoun County, WV at age 38, and was buried in Big Bend Cemetery.


91. Rachel CUNNINGHAM, daughter of Rev. Thomas CUNNINGHAM and Phebe TUCKER, was born in May 1790 in Harrison Co., VA and died in 1882 in Calhoun County, WV at age 92.

Rachel married Isaac Sanson COLLINS on 26 Oct 1812 in Harrison County, WV. Isaac was born in 1789 in Harrison Co., VA and died on 12 Nov 1871 in Calhoun County, WV at age 82.

92. Phillip W STARCHER,14 son of Jacob Antoni "Jake" II STARCHER and Barbary Or Barbara HARRISON, was born in 1780 in Hampshire Co, VA, died in 1865 in Calhoun County, WV at age 85, and was buried in Gibson Cemetery?.

Phillip married Mary BUSH on 5 Dec 1801. Mary was born in 1790.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Adam STARCHER was born between 25 Dec 1802 and 1808 in Harrison Co., VA, died on 8 Feb 1881 in Calhoun County, WV about age 78, and was buried in Gibson Cemetery, Calhoun Co., WV. Adam married Phoebe COGAR on 23 Aug 1828 in Kanawha Co, WV. Phoebe was buried in Gibson Cemetery, Calhoun Co., WV.

         ii.  Henry STARCHER was born in 1807 in Kanawha Co, WV and died on 10 Mar 1894 in Calhoun Co, WV at age 87. Henry married Sarah Elizabeth McELWAIN (WAYNE) on 1 Dec 1829 in Kanawha Co, WV.

Phillip next married Rebecca MACE between 1806 and 1811. Rebecca was born in 1790 in WV and died in 1883 at age 93.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Elizabeth STARCHER.

         ii.  Henry STARCHER was born in 1807 in Kanawha Co, WV and died on 10 Mar 1894 in Calhoun Co, WV at age 87. Henry married Sarah Elizabeth McELWAIN (WAYNE) on 1 Dec 1829 in Kanawha Co, WV.

46      iii.  Jacob A STARCHER (born in 1813 in Kanawha Co, WV - died on 24 Jun 1880). Jacob married Nancy NUTTER in 1832 in Kanawha Co, WV. Nancy was born in 1814 in Harrison Co., VA and died before 1862. Jacob next married Elizabeth LITTLE on 6 Mar 1862.

         iv.  Mary STARCHER was born in 1817 in Kanawha Co, WV. Mary married John BLOSSER.

          v.  Abraham STARCHER was born in 1819 in Kanawha Co, WV and died in *. Abraham married Elizabeth DRENNIN.

         vi.  William Thomas "Bluehead" STARCHER was born on 30 Sep 1822 in Kanawha Co, WV, died on 10 Mar 1894 in Kanawha Co, WV at age 71, and was buried in Dry Hill Cemetery, Roane Co., WV. William married Sarah E HUSK. William next married Nancy McELWAYNE in May 1840 in Kanawha Co, WV.

        vii.  Isaac STARCHER was born in 1823 in Kanawha Co, WV and died in *. Isaac married Mary "Polly" TANNER on 10 Jun 1846 in Jackson Co, WV. Mary was born about 1830.

       viii.  Sarah Sally STARCHER was born between 1826 and 1830 in Kanawha Co, VA, died in 1897 in Calhoun County, West Virignia about age 71, and was buried in Winner/Ball Cem, Calhoun Co, WV. Sarah married Asa HAMRICK. Sarah next married Solomon GREATHOUSE on 12 Feb 1841 in Jackson Co, VA. Solomon was born in 1815 in Harrison Co., VA and died in 1865 in Nashville, TN at age 50. Sarah next married Levi NUTTER on 1 Jan 1850 in Gilmer Co, VA. Levi was born in 1825 in Reedy Creek, Harrison Co, VA and died in 1912 at age 87. Sarah next married John Wesley MILLER on 28 Aug 1873.

         ix.  Arnold STARCHER was born on 9 Nov 1827 in Kanawha Co, WV and died on 2 May 1906 at age 78. Arnold married Isabelle BLOSSER. Isabelle was buried in Dry Hill Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.


93. Rebecca MACE, daughter of Isaac MACE and Mary, was born in 1790 in WV and died in 1883 at age 93.

Rebecca married Phillip W STARCHER 14 between 1806 and 1811. Phillip was born in 1780 in Hampshire Co, VA, died in 1865 in Calhoun County, WV at age 85, and was buried in Gibson Cemetery?.

94. William NUTTER, son of Unknown NUTTER and Unknown, was born in 1780 in Harrison Co, VA and died after 1825 in Reedy Creek, Roane Co, WV.

William married Mary STARR on 13 Nov 1804 in Harrison Co, VA. Mary was born about 1780 in Harrison Co, VA and died about 1850 in Roane Co, VA about age 70.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  David NUTTER was born in 1806 in Harrison Co, VA.

         ii.  William NUTTER was born in 1810 in Harrison Co, VA and died about 1815 about age 5.

        iii.  Isaac W NUTTER was born on 13 Nov 1812 in Harrison Co, WV, died on 13 Nov 1874 at age 62, and was buried in Gaskill Cem, Washington Co, KS. Isaac married Martha Ann "Anna" HOLBERT.

47       iv.  Nancy NUTTER (born in 1814 in Harrison Co., VA - died before 1862). Nancy married Jacob A STARCHER in 1832 in Kanawha Co, WV. Jacob was born in 1813 in Kanawha Co, WV and died on 24 Jun 1880 at age 67.

          v.  Thomas NUTTER.

         vi.  Levi NUTTER was born in 1825 in Reedy Creek, Harrison Co, VA and died in 1912 at age 87. Levi married Sarah (Sallie) STARCHER in 1850. Sarah was born in 1851 and died in *. Levi next married Sarah Sally STARCHER on 1 Jan 1850 in Gilmer Co, VA. Sarah was born between 1826 and 1830 in Kanawha Co, VA, died in 1897 in Calhoun County, West Virignia about age 71, and was buried in Winner/Ball Cem, Calhoun Co, WV.


95. Mary STARR, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, was born about 1780 in Harrison Co, VA and died about 1850 in Roane Co, VA about age 70.

Mary married William NUTTER on 13 Nov 1804 in Harrison Co, VA. William was born in 1780 in Harrison Co, VA and died after 1825 in Reedy Creek, Roane Co, WV.

96. John CROSS, son of Richard CROSS and Margaret Mary "Mary" LAKE, was born about 1790 in WV, died in 1886 in Ritchie Co, WV about age 96, and was buried in Beeson.

John married.

The child from this marriage was:

48        i.  John Othello CROSS (born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA - died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV). John married Kate VALENTINE. John next married Mary Lucinda CARDER, daughter of John CARDER and Mary DEAL, on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. Mary was born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV and died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV at age 76.

John next married Katherine PRUNTY.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Mary Anne CROSS.

48       ii.  John Othello CROSS (born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA - died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV). John married Kate VALENTINE. John next married Mary Lucinda CARDER on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. Mary was born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV and died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV at age 76.

        iii.  Sarah CROSS was born in 1831 in VA. Sarah married Granville DOTSON.

         iv.  Jefferson CROSS was born in 1844.  Jefferson married Elizabeth STEPHEN.

          v.  Jemima Jane CROSS was born in 1847. Jemima married Jacob H RICHARDS.

         vi.  Nancy Ellen CROSS was born in 1849. Nancy married Benjamin Franklin RICHARDS.

John next married on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, VA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Leonard CROSS was born in 1822. Leonard married Mary Ann SWAN on 10 Oct 1849 in Tyler County, VA(WV). Mary was born about 1825 in PA.

         ii.  James CROSS was born in Aug 1835 in Wood Co, VA and died after 1920. James married Katherine J YATES on 17 Jan 1869 in Wood Co, VA (WV). Katherine was born in Jul 1848 in WV.

        iii.  William Henry CROSS was born on 23 Apr 1837 in WV and died before 1920. William married Bathsheba DYE in 1878.

         iv.  Nathan CROSS was born in 1838 in Ritchie Co, WV and died in *. Nathan married Rebecca WHARTON on 25 Dec 1861 in Wood Co, WV. Rebecca was born about 1846 in Greene Co, PA. Nathan next married. Nathan next married Mary A.

          v.  George CROSS was born in 1839 in VA.11 12 George married Mary "Fannie" FRANCIS. Mary was born about 1837 in VA. George next married Mary Ann FRANCES on 14 May 1866. Mary was born about 1834 in VA.

         vi.  Caroline CROSS was born in 1841.

24      vii.  Monroe B CROSS (born in Oct 1844 in Wood Co, WV - died on 4 Nov 1922 in Wood Co, WV (Pond Creek, Jackson Co, WV ?)). Monroe married Mary Malvena "Melvina" DOBBINS, daughter of James DOBBINS and Mary J MARTIN, on 20 Nov 1865 in Wood Co, VA. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1847 in Washington Co, OH and died on 16 Jan 1900 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 52. Monroe next married Laura FOX, daughter of Marion FOX and Annie MYERS, in 1900. Laura was born in 1878 in Monroe Co, OH.

       viii.  Luke CROSS was born about 1880.

John next married Sarah JONES on 26 Mar 1865 in Ritchie Co, WV. Sarah was born about 1845 in WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Harriett CROSS was born on 9 Feb 1867 and died in 1957 at age 90. Harriett married Lincoln WILSON?.

         ii.  Benjamin Franklin CROSS was born on 20 Jan 1869. Benjamin married Rosa RICHARDS.

        iii.  Samuel A CROSS was born in 1872.

         iv.  Gilbert CROSS was born on 9 Aug 1875 and died on 1 Dec 1960 at age 85. Gilbert married Emma STEERMAN.


97. Katherine PRUNTY .

Katherine married John CROSS.  John was born about 1790 in WV, died in 1886 in Ritchie Co, WV about age 96, and was buried in Beeson.

98. John CARDER, son of Unknown CARDER and Unknown, was born in 1767 in Culpepper County, West Virginia, died on 15 Jun 1854 in Taylor County, West Virginia at age 87, and was buried in Carder Farm Pruntytown, W. VA.

John married Mary DEAL about 1786 in Culpeper County, VA. Mary was born in 1768.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  William CARDER.

         ii.  John CARDER was born from 1794 to 1795 in Culpepper County, Virginia and died in 1826 in Lost Run, Taylor County, West Virginia at age 32. John married Fannie HAWKINS in 1819 in Taylor County, West Virginia. Fannie was born in Taylor County, West Virginia.

        iii.  Isaac CARDER was born on 18 Dec 1790 in Culpepper County, Virginia, died on 9 Dec 1865 in Culpepper County, Virginia at age 74, and was buried in Carder Farm, Lost Run Near Pruntytown, West Virginia. Isaac married Tabitha BENNETT on 8 Mar 1814 in Taylor County, West Virginia. Tabitha was born in 19 Feb and died in 19 Mar.

         iv.  Joseph CARDER was born in 1791 in Culpeper County, VA and died in 1861 at age 70. Joseph married Rebecca WISEMAN in 1817.

          v.  Thomas CARDER was born in 1793 in Culpepper County, Virginia and died between 1833 and 1834 in Putnam County, Ohio about age 40. Thomas married Jemima RILEY in 1813.

         vi.  Elizabeth CARDER was born in 1796 in Culpeper County, VA.   Elizabeth married Elijah DAVIS.

        vii.  Mahalia CARDER was born in 1797 in Culpepper County, Virginia and died before 1850. Mahalia married Robert JOHNSON.

49     viii.  Mary Lucinda CARDER (born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV - died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV). Mary married John Othello CROSS on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. John was born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 85.

         ix.  Ealon CARDER was born in 1806 in Culpepper County, Virginia, died on 18 Aug 1882 at age 76, and was buried in Taylor County, West Virginia. Ealon married George WISEMAN.

          x.  Noah CARDER was born on 19 Feb 1823 and died on 27 Apr 1895 at age 72. Noah married Sarah A. POLING in 18 Nov. Sarah was born between 1 May 1840 and 1849 and died in 28 Nov.


99. Mary DEAL was born in 1768.

Mary married John CARDER about 1786 in Culpeper County, VA. John was born in 1767 in Culpepper County, West Virginia, died on 15 Jun 1854 in Taylor County, West Virginia at age 87, and was buried in Carder Farm Pruntytown, W. VA.

Mary next married about 1786 in Culpeper County, VA.

The child from this marriage was:

49        i.  Mary Lucinda CARDER (born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV - died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV). Mary married John Othello CROSS, son of John CROSS and Katherine PRUNTY, on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. John was born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 85.

Mary next married about 1786 in Culpeper County, VA.

The child from this marriage was:

49        i.  Mary Lucinda CARDER (born in 1802 in Culpepper Co., WV - died on 20 Mar 1878 in Wood Co, WV). Mary married John Othello CROSS, son of John CROSS and Katherine PRUNTY, on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, WV. John was born in 1798 in Harrison Co, VA and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 85.


102. Jesse MARTIN .

Jesse married Elizabeth.

The child from this marriage was:

51        i.  Mary J MARTIN (born in 1811 in Greene Co, PA). Mary married James DOBBINS. James was born about 1808 in VA and died before 1860. Mary next married Robert J KINCHELOE on 27 Aug 1861 in Wood Co, WV. Robert was born in 1805 in Fairfax Co, VA.


103. Elizabeth .

Elizabeth married Jesse MARTIN.

104. Jacob GANTZ, son of John GANTZ and Eve WEAVER, was born in 1789 in Frederick Co, VA and died in 1816 in Frederick Co, VA at age 27.

Jacob married Elizabeth FLEMING on 7 Jan 1813 in Frederick Co, VA. Elizabeth was born on 15 Jul 1795 in Ireland and died on 6 Oct 1858 in Wood Co, VA at age 63.

Children from this marriage were:

52        i.  George William GANTZ (born on 8 May 1814 in VA - died on 16 Jul 1907 in Wood County, WV). George married Elizabeth Ann PARSONS on 19 Mar 1840 in Frederick Co, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1817 in Frederick Co, VA and died on 16 Mar 1877 in Wood County, WV at age 60.

         ii.  Margaret Jane GANTZ was born on 11 Apr 1816.


105. Elizabeth FLEMING was born on 15 Jul 1795 in Ireland and died on 6 Oct 1858 in Wood Co, VA at age 63.

Elizabeth married Jacob GANTZ on 7 Jan 1813 in Frederick Co, VA. Jacob was born in 1789 in Frederick Co, VA and died in 1816 in Frederick Co, VA at age 27.

108. Eli McPHERSON,12 son of Edmund Edward McPHERSON and Mary CONNER, was born in 1802 in VA and died after 1860 in Wood Co, WV?.

Eli married Elizabeth PRINCE on 19 Feb 1824 in Wood Co, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1803 in VA and died on 12 May 1853 in Wood Co, VA at age 50.

Children from this marriage were:

54        i.  Elias McPHERSON (born on 1 Jan 1832 in Wood Co, WV - died on 2 Jan 1920 in Wood Co, WV). Elias married Marian KIBLER on 10 Jan 1854. Marian was born in 1834 in Page County, VA, died in 1922 in Wood Co, VA at age 88, and was buried in Red Hill, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.

         ii.  William M McPHERSON was born in 1826 in Wood Co, VA and died on 5 Jan 1865 in Wood Co, VA at age 39. William married Nancy.

        iii.  Alexander McPHERSON was born in 1829 in VA. Alexander married Mary A BARTLETT.

         iv.  Edmund McPHERSON was born in 1837.

          v.  John McPHERSON was born in 1839.

         vi.  Margaret E McPHERSON was born in 1844. Margaret married Edgar DAVISSON on 29 Aug 1872 in Harrison Co, WV.

Eli next married Ann M CAMPBELL, daughter of Robert CAMPBELL and Leckta. Ann was born in 1818.


109. Elizabeth PRINCE, daughter of Capt. William PRINCE and Unknown, was born in 1803 in VA and died on 12 May 1853 in Wood Co, VA at age 50.

Elizabeth married Eli McPHERSON 12 on 19 Feb 1824 in Wood Co, VA. Eli was born in 1802 in VA and died after 1860 in Wood Co, WV?.

110. Samuel John KIBLER, son of John KIBLER and Eve HERSHBERGER, was born on 9 Jul 1802 in VA, died on 17 May 1896 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 93, and was buried in Dils Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

Samuel married Leanna Sarah WARD on 24 Oct 1827 in Shenandoah, VA. Leanna was born on 18 Sep 1803 in VA, died on 12 Apr 1896 in Parkerrsburg, WV at age 92, and was buried in Dils Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Thomas KIBLER was born in 1833 and died in 1852 at age 19.

55       ii.  Marian KIBLER (born in 1834 in Page County, VA - died in 1922 in Wood Co, VA). Marian married Elias McPHERSON on 10 Jan 1854. Elias was born on 1 Jan 1832 in Wood Co, WV, died on 2 Jan 1920 in Wood Co, WV at age 88, and was buried in Red Hill, Wood, Parkersburg, WV.

        iii.  Samuel E KIBLER Jr was born in 1837 and died in 1862 at age 25.

         iv.  Lucinda Louvenia KIBLER was born in 1841 in Page County, VA. Lucinda married William G JAMES on 21 Oct 1856 in Wood Co, VA.

          v.  Daniel J KIBLER was born in 1843 in Jackson County, WV. Daniel married Sarah A WARD on 9 Feb 1865 in Jackson Co, WV.

         vi.  Charles Taylor KIBLER was born in Feb 1845 in Wood Co, VA. Charles married Elizabeth BAKER on 18 Apr 1868 in Wood County, WV. Elizabeth was born about 1849.

        vii.  Leana J KIBLER was born in 1856.

       viii.  Martha B KIBLER was born in 1845 in Jackson Co, VA. Martha married Monroe McPHERSON 4 9 on 25 Nov 1862. Monroe was born in 1840 in Wood Co, VA.


111. Leanna Sarah WARD, daughter of Richard WARD and Lehanna MORGAN, was born on 18 Sep 1803 in VA died on 12 Apr 1896 in Parkerrsburg, WV at age 92, and was buried in Dils Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

Leanna married Samuel John KIBLER on 24 Oct 1827 in Shenandoah, VA. Samuel was born on 9 Jul 1802 in VA, died on 17 May 1896 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 93, and was buried in Dils Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

112. Jesse T BOONE, son of Jesse BOONE and Nancy ELKINS, was born in 1812 in KY, died on 22 Sep 1859 in Marion County, West Virginia at age 47, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

Jesse married Sarah TUCKER between 1825 and 1830 in KY?. Sarah was born in 1812 in OH, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Marion Co, West Virginia at age 60, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Synnott BOONE was born in 1830 in VA, died on 10 Oct 1854 in Harrison Co, WV at age 24, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV. Synnott married Sophronia Tiphany HAYHURST. Synnott next married Euphany HAYHURST in Oct 1852.

56       ii.  Jesse T BOONE (born on 9 Jun 1832 in Harrison Co, WV? - died on 27 Nov 1908 in Clay, Wood County, WV). Jesse married Harriett Louverna NUZUM on 2 Oct 1853. Harriett was born on 24 Sep 1835 in Monongalia Co, (W)VA, died on 11 Nov 1916 in Wood County, WV at age 81, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

        iii.  Nancy A BOONE was born on 1 Jan 1834 in Harrison County, WV and died on 20 Jan 1883 in Harrison County, WV at age 49. Nancy married Thomas N NUZUM on 15 Nov 1852. Thomas was born on 29 Mar 1830 in VA and died on 25 Oct 1903 in Harrison County, WV at age 73.

         iv.  Ruth BOONE was born in 1835, died on 20 Jan 1845 in Harrison County, WV at age 10, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

          v.  Keziah BOONE was born about 1837, died on 23 Aug 1845 in Harrison County, WV about age 8, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

         vi.  Mary BOONE was born on 27 Aug 1841 in Harrison County, WV and died on 19 Feb 1912 in Harrison County, WV at age 70. Mary married William R OGDEN on 3 Dec 1865 in Harrison Co, WV.

        vii.  Susan Lavernia BOONE was born in 1845 in Harrison County, WV and died on 28 Dec 1917 in Brown, Harrison Co, WV at age 72. Susan married Francis CUNNINGHAM.

       viii.  Benjamin BOONE was born in 1846 in VA.

         ix.  Christina BOONE was born on 2 Mar 1847 in Marion Co, WV and died on 29 Jul 1916 in Doddridge Co, WV at age 69. Christina married Preston ASHCRAFT on 1 Apr 1869 in Marion Co, WV.

          x.  Silas BOONE was born in 1849 in VA.

         xi.  John Louis BOONE was born on 12 Mar 1852 in Marion County, West Virginia and died on 18 Jun 1921 in Baltimore, MD at age 69. John married Katherine BARNHOUSE. Katherine died in *. John next married Rosa Lee JACKSON on 6 Jun 1869 in Marion Co, W/VA. Rosa was born in 1850 in Marion Co., VA.

        xii.  William Frederick BOONE was born on 22 Feb 1854 in Marion Co, WV and died on 10 Oct 1952 in Marion Co, WV at age 98. William married Alice Clifton OGDEN.


113. Sarah TUCKER, daughter of TUCKER and Unknown, was born in 1812 in OH, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Marion Co, West Virginia at age 60, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

Sarah married Jesse T BOONE between 1825 and 1830 in KY?. Jesse was born in 1812 in KY, died on 22 Sep 1859 in Marion County, West Virginia at age 47, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.

114. Caleb NUZUM, son of George Pierce NUZUM and Ruth MARTIN, was born on 10 Jun 1811 in PA and died on 20 Aug 1896 in Washington Co, OH at age 85.

Caleb married Elizabeth Gallion on 2 Sep 1891.Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Zarmena NUZUM.

         ii.  Caleb NUZUM Jr was born on 2 Nov 1860. Caleb married Cathryn VANDERHOOF on 2 Sep 1891.

        iii.  Samuel NUZUM was born in 1864. Samuel married Lillie VANDERHOOF in May 1886.

         iv.  David NUZUM was born on 1 Jul 1866 and died in Sep 1937 at age 71. David married Elizabeth HUFFORD.

Caleb next married Hannah NUZUM on 20 Aug 1826 in Nuzums Mills, Monongalia, VA. Hannah was born on 7 Jun 1810 in Monongalia, VA and died on 11 Mar 1897 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 86.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Thomas N NUZUM was born on 29 Mar 1830 in VA and died on 25 Oct 1903 in Harrison County, WV at age 73. Thomas married Roxallana CONAWAY. Roxallana died in *. Thomas next married Nancy A BOONE on 15 Nov 1852. Nancy was born on 1 Jan 1834 in Harrison County, WV and died on 20 Jan 1883 in Harrison County, WV at age 49.

         ii.  George W NUZUM was born on 12 Oct 1832 in VA and died on 5 Dec 1855 at age 23.

57      iii.  Harriett Louverna NUZUM (born on 24 Sep 1835 in Monongalia Co, (W)VA - died on 11 Nov 1916 in Wood County, WV). Harriett married Jesse T BOONE 4 on 2 Oct 1853. Jesse was born on 9 Jun 1832 in Harrison Co, WV?, died on 27 Nov 1908 in Clay, Wood County, WV at age 76, and was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV.

         iv.  Elizabeth M NUZUM was born on 28 Mar 1838 in VA and died on 28 Jul 1898 in Harrison County, WV at age 60. Elizabeth married Levi C MARTIN.

          v.  Charles Sylvester NUZUM was born on 23 Sep 1841 in VA and died on 14 Sep 1934 at age 92. Charles married Sarah Jane McINTIRE on 25 Feb 1864 in Harrison Co, WV. Sarah.

         vi.  John R NUZUM was born on 23 Mar 1845 in VA and died on 4 Oct 1857 at age 12.


115. Hannah NUZUM, daughter of Thomas NUZUM and Neany LANG, was born on 7 Jun 1810 in Monongalia, VA and died on 11 Mar 1897 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 86.

Hannah married Caleb NUZUM on 20 Aug 1826 in Nuzums Mills, Monongalia, VA. Caleb was born on 10 Jun 1811 in PA and died on 20 Aug 1896 in Washington Co, OH at age 85.

116. Jacob Scudder PIERSOL, son of Rev. Sampson PIERSOL and Susannah KASTER (CUSTER, CASTOR), was born on 16 Oct 1785 in Allegheny County, PA, died in 1850 in Beaver County, PA at age 65, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..

Jacob married Rachel STILLE on 21 Jan 1810 in Allegheny County, PA. Rachel was born on 14 Nov 1785 in Allegheny, PA and died on 23 Mar 1860 in Beaver County, PA at age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Ruth PIERSOL was born on 16 Dec 1813 and died in 1814 at age 1.

         ii.  Susannah C PIERSOL was born on 26 Apr 1815 and died on 29 Sep 1912 in Murphytown, Wood County, WV at age 97. Susannah married George Washington ALLEMAN on 23 Dec 1830.

        iii.  Ruth Stille PIERSOL was born on 4 Nov 1816 and died on 29 May 1897 at age 80. Ruth married Sampson S NYE.

58       iv.  Sampson H PIERSOL Sr. (born on 24 Mar 1818 in Sewickley Twp, Beaver Co, Pennsylvania - died on 30 Apr 1891 in Wood County, WV). Sampson married Harriet NEWTON in 1840. Harriet was born on 22 Feb 1820 in PA, died on 9 Jun 1898 in Murphytown, Wood County, WV at age 78, and was buried in Farson Cem. Murphytown, W.VA..

          v.  Tobias Stille PIERSOL was born on 4 Jul 1820, died on 9 Aug 1847 at age 27, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..

         vi.  Rachel PIERSOL was born on 15 Aug 1821. Rachel married JONES OR ROBINSON.

        vii.  Rebecca PIERSOL was born on 2 May 1824, died on 23 May 1900 at age 76, and was buried in Farson Cem. Murphytown, W.VA.. Rebecca married Enoch WALKER on 20 Oct 1863.

       viii.  Ann Elizabeth PIERSOL was born on 17 Mar 1825, died in 1897 at age 72, and was buried in Farson Cem. Murphytown, W.VA.. Ann married Edward SWEEZEY.

         ix.  Jacob PIERSOL was born on 19 Oct 1825 and died on 20 Mar 1858 at age 32. Jacob married Mary Ann CRANTZ. Jacob next married Nancy McDANIEL.

          x.  Jeremiah S PIERSOL was born on 13 Apr 1827 in PA and died on 6 Aug 1883 in Wood Co, VA at age 56. Jeremiah married FANNY.

         xi.  Scudder Hart PIERSOL was born on 1 Jan 1829 and died on 28 Dec 1903 at age 74. Scudder married Elizabeth WEAVER. Scudder next married Mary Maxwell CHAMBERS.

        xii.  David Shanor PIERSOL was born on 23 Aug 1830.

       xiii.  Samuel Kaster PIERSOL was born on 18 Feb 1832 and died in Aug.

        xiv.  Joseph PIERSOL was born on 15 Aug 1835 and died on 9 Oct 1909 at age 74. Joseph married Frances A.

         xv.  Benjamin PIERSOL was born on 29 Oct 1836. Benjamin married Emiline E SHANOR.

        xvi.  Aurilla PIERSOL was born on 28 Sep 1838.

       xvii.  John PIERSOL was born on 13 Jul 1801, died on 5 Jun 1875 at age 73, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA.. John married Naomi MACE on 26 May 1825. Naomi was born on 24 Jul 1801 and died on 27 Feb 1883 at age 81.


117. Rachel STILLE, daughter of Tobias STILLE and Ruth PIERSOL, was born on 14 Nov 1785 in Allegheny, PA and died on 23 Mar 1860 in Beaver County, PA at age 74.

Rachel married Jacob Scudder PIERSOL on 21 Jan 1810 in Allegheny County, PA. Jacob was born on 16 Oct 1785 in Allegheny County, PA, died in 1850 in Beaver County, PA at age 65, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..

118. Zebina NEWTON was born on 12 Jun 1788 and died on 12 Aug 1846 at age 58.

Zebina married Lucinda GRUNDY on 14 Oct 1812. Lucinda was born on 16 May 1796 and died on 4 Sep 1859 at age 63.

Children from this marriage were:

59        i.  Harriet NEWTON (born on 22 Feb 1820 in PA - died on 9 Jun 1898 in Murphytown, Wood County, WV). Harriet married Sampson H PIERSOL Sr. 12 in 1840. Sampson was born on 24 Mar 1818 in Sewickley Twp, Beaver Co, Pennsylvania, died on 30 Apr 1891 in Wood County, WV at age 73, and was buried in Farson Cemetery, Murphytown, Wood Co, West Virginia.

         ii.  Susannah NEWTON was born on 29 Mar 1814 and died on 7 Mar 1874 at age 59. Susannah married ROBINSON.

        iii.  Chester H NEWTON was born on 28 Apr 1816.

         iv.  I Munson NEWTON was born on 2 Mar 1818 and died on 3 Feb 1869 at age 50.

          v.  Ellen NEWTON was born on 24 May 1822.

         vi.  Serene NEWTON was born on 25 May 1824.

        vii.  Charlotta T NEWTON was born on 26 Aug 1827 and died on 21 Apr 1851 at age 23.

       viii.  Dayton W NEWTON was born on 6 Aug 1829 and died on 26 Mar 1864 at age 34.

         ix.  Bargaliel L NEWTON was born on 26 Nov 1831 and died on 16 Oct 1864 at age 32.

          x.  Z W NEWTON was born on 16 May 1834.

         xi.  T I NEWTON was born on 26 Aug 1837 and died on 27 Oct 1866 at age 29.


119. Lucinda GRUNDY was born on 16 May 1796 and died on 4 Sep 1859 at age 63.

Lucinda married Zebina NEWTON on 14 Oct 1812. Zebina was born on 12 Jun 1788 and died on 12 Aug 1846 at age 58.

124. Uhrs AFFOLTER was born in 1765 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland and died in 1850 at age 85.

Uhrs married Anna Barbara.

Children from this marriage were:

62        i.  Stephen AFFOLTER (born on 20 Mar 1814 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland - died on 6 Feb 1894, buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg WV). Stephen married Elizabeth SCHARER (SHARER?) on 13 Jul 1839 in Bern, Switzerland. Elizabeth was born on 21 Jul 1811 in Bern, Switzerland and died between 1925 and 1928 in Wood Co, WV about age 114.

         ii.  Andrew AFFOLTER.

        iii.  Benedict AFFOLTER was born in Bern, Switzerland and died in South Africa.

         iv.  Elizabeth AFFOLTER.

          v.  Uhrs AFFOLTER Jr.

         vi.  John AFFOLTER was born in 1800 in Bern, Switzerland and died on 6 Nov 1868 at age 68. John married Elizabeth in 1832.


125. Anna Barbara .

Anna married Uhrs AFFOLTER. Uhrs was born in 1765 in Lantizihan Canton - Bern, Switzerland and died in 1850 at age 85.

Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandparents)



128. Jacob METZ was born about 1730 in Germany and died in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Jacob married Elisabeth Catherine HACKMAN. Elisabeth was born on 22 Apr 1722 in M Rzheim, Germany and died on 2 Feb 1816 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania at age 93.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Elias METZ was born about 1760 and died in 1826 in St. Louis, MO about age 66. Elias married Anna Marie SHALLEY.

         ii.  Mary METZ was born about 1764.

64      iii.  Leonhart "Leonard" METZ (born about 1765 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - died on 15 Nov 1865 in Metz, Marion County, West Virginia). Leonhart married Margaret Ann SHALLY in 1780 in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Margaret was born in 1760 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died before 1850 in Marion County, Virginia, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, Virgina (Now WV.).

         iv.  Catherine METZ was born about 1766. Catherine married Henrich MIEHN.

          v.  Isaac METZ was born on 7 Jun 1799 in PA and died in *. Isaac married Lucy HOSKINSON on 23 Dec 1809 in Harrison Co., VA. Lucy was born about 1800 in VA and died before 1880.


129. Elisabeth Catherine HACKMAN, daughter of Peter HECKMANN and Margaretha Elizabeth SCHAEFER, was born on 22 Apr 1722 in M Rzheim, Germany and died on 2 Feb 1816 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania at age 93.

Elisabeth married Jacob METZ. Jacob was born about 1730 in Germany and died in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

130. Johann Adam "Adam" SHALLY, son of Johann Ludwig SHALLY and Anna Margaret WILHELM, was born on 16 Apr 1720 in Marienthal, Palatinate, Germany and died in May 1803 in Nelson Co, KY at age 83.

Johann married Mary Elizabeth BRECKBILL in 1754 in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mary was born WFT Est 1714-1737 in Germany and died after 1804 in Nelson Co, KY.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Anna Marie SHALLEY. Anna married Elias METZ. Elias was born about 1760 and died in 1826 in St. Louis, MO about age 66.

         ii.  Charlotte SHALLEY. Charlotte married ANGELL.

        iii.  Mary Magdalena SHALLEY. Mary married MAROW.

         iv.  Christian SHALLEY was born in 1726 and died in *. Christian married Elizabeth Rebecca WARTMAN.

          v.  Catharina Elisabetha SHALLEY was born on 16 Oct 1755 and died in *. Catharina married Peter SMITH.

65       vi.  Margaret Ann SHALLY (born in 1760 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - died before 1850 in Marion County, Virginia). Margaret married Leonhart "Leonard" METZ in 1780 in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Leonhart was born about 1765 in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died on 15 Nov 1865 in Metz, Marion County, West Virginia about age 100, and was buried in Metz Cemetery In Marion County, West Virginia.

        vii.  Johannes "John" SHALLEY was born about 1768 and died in 1843 in * about age 75. Johannes married Barbara SNU (SCHWAB?). Barbara was born about 1760.

       viii.  Lewis SHALLEY was born in 1772 and died on 5 Sep 1838 in Putnam, IN at age 66. Lewis married Isabelle HERRON.

         ix.  Adam SHALLEY was born in 1773 and died in 1845 at age 72. Adam married Catharine SNU.


131. Mary Elizabeth BRECKBILL was born WFT Est 1714-1737 in Germany and died after 1804 in Nelson Co, KY.

Mary married Benedict BRECKBILL.

Mary next married Johann Adam "Adam" SHALLY in 1754 in Lebanon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Johann was born on 16 Apr 1720 in Marienthal, Palatinate, Germany and died in May 1803 in Nelson Co, KY at age 83.

132. Norman RANDALL .

Norman married.

The child from this marriage was:

66        i.  Norman Marmaduke RANDALL (born in 1770 in Ireland - died between 1794 and 1865, buried in Shinnston Cemetery). Norman married Elizabeth MARTIN, daughter of Thomas Charles MARTIN and Elizabeth BURRIS OR BURROUGHS, in 1790. Elizabeth was born in Cass District, Monongalia, Virginia and died on 11 Oct 1843 in Idamay, Marion, Virginia.


134. Thomas Charles MARTIN was born in 1715 in Loudin, VA, died on 20 Mar 1800 in Ft Martin, Monongalia, WV at age 85, and was buried in Ft. Martin Cemetery, Crooked Run, Monongalia, VA.

Thomas married Mary BELL. Mary died after 1798.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Jesse MARTIN.

         ii.  Presley Neville MARTIN was born on 4 Jul 1778 in Ft Martin, Monongalia, WV and died in 1855 in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, WV at age 77. Presley married Margaret Peggy CLINTON, daughter of Charles CLINTON and Unknown.

Thomas next married Elizabeth BURRIS OR BURROUGHS about 1759. Elizabeth was born about 1737 in Cedar Creek Hund, Sussex Co, DE and died after 5 Jul 1778 in Monongalia Co., VA. (Now WV.).

Children from this marriage were:

67        i.  Elizabeth MARTIN (born in Cass District, Monongalia, Virginia - died on 11 Oct 1843 in Idamay, Marion, Virginia). Elizabeth married Norman Marmaduke RANDALL in 1790. Norman was born in 1770 in Ireland, died between 1794 and 1865 about age 24, and was buried in Shinnston Cemetery.

         ii.  George MARTIN was born in 1765 in Ft Martin, Monongalia, WV, died on 19 Dec 1827 in Farmington, Marion County, VA at age 62, and was buried in Martin Cemetery, Farmington, WV. George married Elizabeth HOARD.

        iii.  Jesse MARTIN was born in 1766 in Crooked Run, Monongalia, WV and died in 1849 in Farmington, Marion, WV at age 83. Jesse married Hannah SCOTT between 1783 and 1816. Hannah was born between 1762 and 1782 and died between 1783 and 1866 about age 21.

         iv.  William MARTIN was born in 1770 in Crooked Run, Monongalia, WV and died before 27 Apr 1817 in Farmington, Marion County, VA. William married Elizabeth EVERLEY. William next married Hannah RANDALL between 1785 and 1818. Hannah was born in 1783 and died in 1850 at age 67.

          v.  Spencer MARTIN was born on 6 Mar 1772 in Ft Martin, Monongalia, WV and died on 13 Feb 1849 in Worthington, Monongalia County, Virginia at age 76. Spencer married. Spencer married Mary Polly SNYDER. Spencer next married Agnes Matilda BIGLER. Spencer next married Margaret STURM.

         vi.  Nancy Ann (Ann) MARTIN was born about 1774 and died in *. Nancy married Richard HARRISON.

        vii.  Charles Neville MARTIN was born in 1777 and died in 1853 at age 76.


135. Elizabeth BURRIS OR BURROUGHS, daughter of John BURROUGHS (BURRIS?) and Esther TRUITT, was born about 1737 in Cedar Creek Hund, Sussex Co, DE and died after 5 Jul 1778 in Monongalia Co., VA. (Now WV.).

Elizabeth married Thomas Charles MARTIN about 1759. Thomas was born in 1715 in Loudin, VA, died on 20 Mar 1800 in Ft Martin, Monongalia, WV at age 85, and was buried in Ft. Martin Cemetery, Crooked Run, Monongalia, VA.

160. George PURSLEY, son of Patrick? PURSLEY and Unknown, was born in 1755 in VA and died after 1858.

George married Jane. Jane was born in VA and died after 1858.

Children from this marriage were:

80        i.  Jesse PURSLEY (born on 3 Feb 1776 in VA - died on 4 Dec 1862 in Farmland, Randolf, Indiana). Jesse married Winnie YARDLEY in 1801 in Westmoreland, Albemerle Or Westmoreland Cty., Virginia. Jesse next married Nancy MAY about 1825 in Rockbridge, VA. Nancy was born about 1801 in VA and died about 1877 in Randolph Cty., Indiana about age 76.

         ii.  William Darrell PURSLEY was born in 1779 in West Amherst Co., VA, died on 15 Nov 1858 in Barren Co., KY at age 79, and was buried in Old Pursley Cemetery (Now Destroyed). William married Missenia SMITH. William next married Nancy BUCKLEY on 5 Nov 1804 in West Amherst Co., VA. Nancy died in 1832.


161. Jane was born in VA and died after 1858.

Jane married George PURSLEY. George was born in 1755 in VA and died after 1858.

176. John BEALL, son of BEALL and Unknown, was born on 1 Jan 1760 in Southampton County, England and died on 16 Jan 1837 at age 77.

John married Elizabeth RICHARDS in Jamestown, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1760 in VA and died before 1860 in Gilmer Co, VA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  William BEALL.

         ii.  Townsend H BEALL was born in 1787 in Stafford Co, VA and died on 15 Oct 1875 in Gilmer Co, VA at age 88. Townsend married Catherine PARSONS.

        iii.  George Houser BEALL was born in 1789 in Stafford Co, VA and died on 20 Jun 1867 in Gilmer Co, WV at age 78. George married Mary Ann PARSONS.

         iv.  John Richards BEALL was born in 1790 and died in *. John married Patricia HOLBERT.

          v.  Nancy BEALL was born in 1794. Nancy married John G BRANNON.

88       vi.  Henry Milo BEALL (born in 1797 in Lewis County, WV). Henry married Magdalena (Mary?) STUMP. Magdalena was born on 13 Dec 1792 in Hardy Co, VA.


177. Elizabeth RICHARDS was born in 1760 in VA and died before 1860 in Gilmer Co, VA.

Elizabeth married John BEALL in Jamestown, VA. John was born on 1 Jan 1760 in Southampton County, England and died on 16 Jan 1837 at age 77.

178. Michael III STUMP,15 son of Michael Stump JR. and Sarah HUGHES, was born on 4 Feb 1766 in Hardy, WV and died on 27 Mar 1837 in Gilmer Co at age 71.

Michael married Sarah HUGHES, daughter of Elias HUGHES and Jane SLEETH, on 10 Feb 1786 in Harrison Co., VA. Sarah was born on 13 Dec 1792.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Michael IV STUMP was born on 4 May 1787 in Stumptown, WV and died on 17 Mar 1883 in Stumptown, WV at age 95. Michael married Elizabeth BUSH, daughter of Jacob BUSH and Margaret SWAN, on 6 Feb 1810 in Harrison Co, WV. Elizabeth was born in Feb 1790 and died in Dec 1860 at age 70. Michael next married Mary Bush RICE in 1867.

89       ii.  Magdalena (Mary?) STUMP (born on 13 Dec 1792 in Hardy Co, VA). Magdalena married Henry Milo BEALL, son of John BEALL and Elizabeth RICHARDS. Henry was born in 1797 in Lewis County, WV.

Michael next married Magdalena C RICHARDS on 10 Feb 1786 in Harrison Co, WV. Magdalena was born on 17 Oct 1768 in Hardy Co, VA and died on 11 Jun 1832 in Lewis Co, WV at age 63.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Michael IV STUMP was born on 4 May 1787 in Stumptown, WV and died on 17 Mar 1883 in Stumptown, WV at age 95. Michael married Elizabeth BUSH on 6 Feb 1810 in Harrison Co, WV. Elizabeth was born in Feb 1790 and died in Dec 1860 at age 70. Michael next married Mary Bush RICE in 1867.

         ii.  Sarah Sally STUMP was born on 4 Sep 1788. Sarah married William BOGGS.

        iii.  Jacob G STUMP was born on 14 Mar 1790 in Hardy Co, VA and died on 24 Apr 1859 in Gilmer Co at age 69. Jacob married Nancy? Jenny BOGGS 15 on 30 Jan 1817 in Harrison Co, WV.

89       iv.  Magdalena (Mary?) STUMP (born on 13 Dec 1792 in Hardy Co, VA). Magdalena married Henry Milo BEALL. Henry was born in 1797 in Lewis County, WV.

          v.  Absolom G Sr. STUMP was born on 21 Feb 1794 in Harrison County, VA and died on 11 Jun 1854 in Lewis Co, WV at age 60. Absolom married Margaret BUSH on 24 Jun 1819 in Lewis Co, WV.

         vi.  John G STUMP was born on 6 Dec 1795. John married WEST.

        vii.  George G STUMP was born on 28 Aug 1797. George married Nancy BENNETT.

       viii.  Elizabeth G STUMP was born on 31 Dec 1799. Elizabeth married Samuel STOUT.

         ix.  Jemima STUMP was born on 18 Jan 1804. Jemima married Seymour NORMAN.

          x.  Temperance STUMP was born on 17 Mar 1806 in Steer Creek, Gilmer Co, WV. Temperance married John STOUT.

         xi.  Jesse STUMP was born on 17 Jun 1808. Jesse married Sarah STOUT.


179. Magdalena C RICHARDS, daughter of John RICHARDS and Sarah ELLSWORTH, was born on 17 Oct 1768 in Hardy Co, VA and died on 11 Jun 1832 in Lewis Co, WV at age 63.

Magdalena married Michael III STUMP 15 on 10 Feb 1786 in Harrison Co, WV. Michael was born on 4 Feb 1766 in Hardy, WV and died on 27 Mar 1837 in Gilmer Co at age 71.

180. John COLLINS, son of John COLLINS Sr and Unknown, was born in 1750 in Frederick Co, VA and died in 1835 in Warren Co, OH at age 85.

John married Hannah COZAD about 1771 in Monongalia Co, (W)VA. Hannah was born in Monongalia Co, (W)VA?.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  George COLLINS. George married Elizabeth CROSSEN. George next married Abigail.

         ii.  John COLLINS. John married Elizabeth LEGGETT.

        iii.  Mary COLLINS. Mary married Abraham BENNETT.

         iv.  Abigail COLLINS. Abigail married Joseph BENNETT.

          v.  Benjamin COLLINS. Benjamin married Hannah EMERY.

         vi.  Hannah COLLINS. Hannah married Joseph LEGGETT.

        vii.  Elizabeth COLLINS was born in 1786 in Fayette Co, PA. Elizabeth married John BURNSIDES.

       viii.  Cornelius COLLINS was born in 1772 in NJ and died in *. Cornelius married Nancy RICHARDS on 20 Mar 1794 in Harrison Co, VA. Cornelius next married Eleanor RICHARDS.

         ix.  Jacob COLLINS was born on 11 Sep 1773 in NJ and died in *. Jacob married Clarinda BEEMAN on 17 May 1825 in Lewis Co, VA.

90        x.  Isaac Sanson COLLINS (born in 1789 in Harrison Co., VA - died on 12 Nov 1871 in Calhoun County, WV). Isaac married Rachel CUNNINGHAM on 26 Oct 1812 in Harrison County, WV. Rachel was born in May 1790 in Harrison Co., VA and died in 1882 in Calhoun County, WV at age 92.


181. Hannah COZAD was born in Monongalia Co, (W)VA?.

Hannah married John COLLINS about 1771 in Monongalia Co, (W)VA. John was born in 1750 in Frederick Co, VA and died in 1835 in Warren Co, OH at age 85.

182. Rev. Thomas CUNNINGHAM, son of Hugh B CUNNINGHAM and Nancy S O'NEIL, was born in 1748 in Ireland 16 and died on 2 Jun 1826 at age 78.

Thomas married Phebe TUCKER in 1776. Phebe was born in 1761 in England,16 died in 1845 at age 84, and was buried in Shimer/Gainer Cemetery On Leading Creek.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Lydia CUNNINGHAM.

         ii.  Henry CUNNINGHAM.

        iii.  Walter CUNNINGHAM.

         iv.  Thomas C CUNNINGHAM.

          v.  Barbara CUNNINGHAM. Barbara married HILL.

         vi.  Eva CUNNINGHAM.

        vii.  Leah CUNNINGHAM. Leah married Benjamin HARDMAN.

       viii.  Rev. William CUNNINGHAM was born on 7 Feb 1789 and died in 1825 in Horner, Licking Co, OH at age 36. William married Rebecca JOHNSTON.

         ix.  John CUNNINGHAM was born in 1792.

91        x.  Rachel CUNNINGHAM (born in May 1790 in Harrison Co., VA - died in 1882 in Calhoun County, WV). Rachel married Isaac Sanson COLLINS on 26 Oct 1812 in Harrison County, WV. Isaac was born in 1789 in Harrison Co., VA and died on 12 Nov 1871 in Calhoun County, WV at age 82.

         xi.  Phebe CUNNINGHAM was born on 10 Sep 1795 in Lewis Co, VA and died on 3 Jul 1871 in Hardman Chapel at age 75. Phebe married Rev. James HARDMAN in 1816.

        xii.  Sara Leah CUNNINGHAM was born in 1796, died in *, and was buried in Old Homestead In Roane Co, WV. Sara married Benjamin HARDMAN.

       xiii.  Richard Benjamin CUNNINGHAM was born in Apr 1800 in VA and died on 24 Apr 1853 at age 53. Richard married Hannah Jane RIDDLE on 18 Apr 1825 in Lewis Co, WV.

        xiv.  George W CUNNINGHAM.

         xv.  James S CUNNINGHAM.

        xvi.  Asbury Poole CUNNINGHAM.


183. Phebe TUCKER, daughter of John TUCKER and Unknown, was born in 1761 in England,16 died in 1845 at age 84, and was buried in Shimer/Gainer Cemetery On Leading Creek.

Phebe married Rev. Thomas CUNNINGHAM in 1776. Thomas was born in 1748 in Ireland 16 and died on 2 Jun 1826 at age 78.

184. Jacob Antoni "Jake" II STARCHER, son of Jacob I Starcher (Statzer) and Mary, was born on 15 Sep 1749 in NJ Or PA, died in 1810 in Harrison Co, VA at age 61, and was buried in Old Settlers Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States.

Jacob married Barbary Or Barbara HARRISON.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Jacob III STARCHER was born between 1768 and 1778, died on 7 Jan 1838 in Jackson Co, WV about age 69, and was buried in Old Settlers Cem. Jackson Co. Jacob married Anna STAATS on 28 Nov 1795 in Harrison Co, WV.

         ii.  John STARCHER was born in 1776 in Monongalia Co, VA and died on 8 Nov 1825 in Lewis Co, VA 17 at age 49. John married Jane Elizabeth RADCLIFF on 25 Aug 1800 in Harrison Co, WV. Jane was born about 1782.

92      iii.  Phillip W STARCHER (born in 1780 in Hampshire Co, VA - died in 1865 in Calhoun County, WV). Phillip married Mary BUSH on 5 Dec 1801. Mary was born in 1790. Phillip next married Rebecca MACE between 1806 and 1811. Rebecca was born in 1790 in WV and died in 1883 at age 93.

         iv.  Jesse STARCHER was born in 1782 in Hamshire Co, VA, died on 18 Sep 1858 in Calhoun Co, WV at age 76, and was buried in Old Wayne Cemetery On Beech.

          v.  Daniel STARCHER was born on 16 Mar 1788 in MD, died on 20 Oct 1859 in Calhoun Co, WV at age 71, and was buried in Wayne Cemetery (Old) Beech, Cahoun Co., WV. Daniel married Nancy BRANNON on 1 Jan 1817 in Lewis Co, WV.

         vi.  Abraham STARCHER was born in 1790 in Hampshire Co., WV and died after 1850. Abraham married Elizabeth (Betsy) NUTTER on 18 Jul 1819 in Lewis Co, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1805 in Ritchie Co, WV.


185. Barbary Or Barbara HARRISON .

Barbary married Jacob Antoni "Jake" II STARCHER. Jacob was born on 15 Sep 1749 in NJ Or PA, died in 1810 in Harrison Co, VA at age 61, and was buried in Old Settlers Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States.

186. Isaac MACE was born on 16 Jul 1755 in Augusta, VA.

Isaac married Mary.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Joseph Henry MACE was born between 1775 and 1800 in VA Or Germany and died in 1840 about age 65. Joseph married Sarah COGAR. Joseph next married Mary DAVIS.

         ii.  Margaret MACE was born in 1780. Margaret married Levan NICHOLS.

93      iii.  Rebecca MACE (born in 1790 in WV - died in 1883). Rebecca married Phillip W STARCHER 14 between 1806 and 1811. Phillip was born in 1780 in Hampshire Co, VA, died in 1865 in Calhoun County, WV at age 85, and was buried in Gibson Cemetery?.


187. Mary .

Mary married Isaac MACE. Isaac was born on 16 Jul 1755 in Augusta, VA.

188. Unknown NUTTER .

Unknown married.

Children from this marriage were:

94        i.  William NUTTER (born in 1780 in Harrison Co, VA - died after 1825 in Reedy Creek, Roane Co, WV). William married Mary STARR, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 13 Nov 1804 in Harrison Co, VA. Mary was born about 1780 in Harrison Co, VA and died about 1850 in Roane Co, VA about age 70.

         ii.  Isaac NUTTER. Isaac married Elizabeth WEBB.

        iii.  Levi NUTTER. Levi married Margaret WEBB.

         iv.  John NUTTER.

          v.  Thomas NUTTER. Thomas married.


192. Richard CROSS, son of John CROSS? and CHARITY?, was born on 4 Feb 1772 in Stoney Springs, Fauquire Co, VA 17 18 and died on 15 Apr 1854 in Harrison County, WV at age 82.

Richard married Margaret Mary "Mary" LAKE on 5 Nov 1796 in Fauquier Co , VA.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  George W CROSS.

96       ii.  John CROSS (born about 1790 in WV - died in 1886 in Ritchie Co, WV). John married. John married Katherine PRUNTY. John next married on 31 May 1820 in Harrison Co, VA. John next married Sarah JONES on 26 Mar 1865 in Ritchie Co, WV. Sarah was born about 1845 in WV.

        iii.  Susanna CROSS was born on 8 May 1796 and died on 1 Jan 1872 at age 75. Susanna married BAILEY?.

         iv.  Susanna CROSS was born on 8 May 1797 and died on 1 Jan 1872 in Tyler County, WV at age 74. Susanna married Enoch BAILEY.17

          v.  Sarah CROSS was born on 18 Sep 1799 and died on 13 May 1824 at age 24. Sarah married Robert SCRITCHFIELD. Sarah next married SCRITCHFIELD.

         vi.  Agnes CROSS was born on 16 Mar 1801 and died on 20 Jan 1807 at age 5.

        vii.  Nimrod CROSS was born on 24 Mar 1804 in VA, died on 10 Mar 1888 in Ritchie Co, VA at age 83, and was buried in Pisgah. Nimrod married Elizabeth "Eliza" RICHARDS on 13 Aug 1835 in Wood Co, VA. Elizabeth was born about 1818 in VA.

       viii.  Charity Agnes CROSS was born on 30 Mar 1806 and died on 2 Feb 1807.

         ix.  John CROSS was born on 29 Feb 1808 and died on 15 Jul 1886 in Wood Co, WV at age 78. John married Jemima PRUNTY. John next married Sarah JONES on 26 Mar 1865 in Ritchie Co, WV. Sarah was born about 1845 in WV.

          x.  Nancy CROSS was born on 13 Jun 1810 in Wood Co., WV and died in 1890 in Ritchie Co at age 80. Nancy married Middleton DAVIS.

         xi.  Elizabeth CROSS was born on 28 Mar 1813 in Harrison County, WV, VA and died on 21 Apr 1890 in Simpson, Harrison Co, WV at age 77. Elizabeth married James SELVEY. Elizabeth next married SELVEY.

        xii.  Mahala CROSS was born on 8 Aug 1815 and died on 10 May 1887 at age 71. Mahala married Thomas SELVEY. Mahala next married SELVEN.

       xiii.  Virginia Jane CROSS was born in 1820.  Virginia married HUSTEAD.

        xiv.  Mary "Polly" CROSS was born on 1 May 1820 in Harrison County, WV, VA, died on 24 Dec 1885 in Doddridge Co, WV at age 65, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. Mary married William White DOTSON.17 Mary next married DOTSON.


193. Margaret Mary "Mary" LAKE, daughter of William LAKE (LEAKE) and Mary "Molly" ASBURY (connection not proven).

Margaret married Richard CROSS on 5 Nov 1796 in Fauquier Co , VA. Richard was born on 4 Feb 1772 in Stoney Springs, Fauquire Co, VA 17 18 and died on 15 Apr 1854 in Harrison County, WV at age 82.

196. Unknown CARDER .

Unknown married.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Martha CARDER was born about 1758 in Culpepper Co and died in 1850 in Tyler County, VA(WV) about age 92. Martha married William BENNETT.

98       ii.  John CARDER (born in 1767 in Culpepper County, West Virginia - died on 15 Jun 1854 in Taylor County, West Virginia). John married Mary DEAL about 1786 in Culpeper County, VA. Mary was born in 1768.


208. John GANTZ .

John married Eve WEAVER on 5 Apr 1788 in Frederick Co, VA.

The child from this marriage was:

104       i.  Jacob GANTZ (born in 1789 in Frederick Co, VA - died in 1816 in Frederick Co, VA). Jacob married Elizabeth FLEMING on 7 Jan 1813 in Frederick Co, VA. Elizabeth was born on 15 Jul 1795 in Ireland and died on 6 Oct 1858 in Wood Co, VA at age 63.


209. Eve WEAVER .

Eve married John GANTZ on 5 Apr 1788 in Frederick Co, VA.

216. Edmund Edward McPHERSON was born about 1767 in VA and died after 1850 in Wood Co, WV?.

Edmund married Mary CONNER. Mary was born about 1769 in VA and died after 1850 in Wood Co, VA.

Children from this marriage were:

108       i.  Eli McPHERSON (born in 1802 in VA - died after 1860 in Wood Co, WV?). Eli married Elizabeth PRINCE on 19 Feb 1824 in Wood Co, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1803 in VA and died on 12 May 1853 in Wood Co, VA at age 50. Eli next married Ann M CAMPBELL. Ann was born in 1818.

         ii.  Susannah McPHERSON.

        iii.  Catherine McPHERSON. Catherine married Robert KINCHELOE on 16 Mar 1834 in Wood Co, VA.

         iv.  Isaac McPHERSON. Isaac married Matilda MAUZER.

          v.  Edward W McPHERSON was born in 1803 in VA. Edward married Susan M KINCHELOE. Susan was born in 1804 in VA.

         vi.  Thomas McPHERSON was born in 1834 in Augusta Co, VA. Thomas married Sarah E GUINN.

Edmund next married Ann M CAMPBELL.

The child from this marriage was:

          i.  Martha McPHERSON was born in 1859.


217. Mary CONNER was born about 1769 in VA and died after 1850 in Wood Co, VA.

Mary married Edmund Edward McPHERSON. Edmund was born about 1767 in VA and died after 1850 in Wood Co, WV?.

218. Capt. William PRINCE was born in Aug 1774 in Prince William Co, VA and died on 14 Sep 1825 in Wood Co, VA at age 51.

William married.

The child from this marriage was:

109       i.  Elizabeth PRINCE (born in 1803 in VA - died on 12 May 1853 in Wood Co, VA). Elizabeth married Eli McPHERSON,12 son of Edmund Edward McPHERSON and Mary CONNER, on 19 Feb 1824 in Wood Co, VA. Eli was born in 1802 in VA and died after 1860 in Wood Co, WV?.

William next married Unknown.

The child from this marriage was:

109       i.  Elizabeth PRINCE (born in 1803 in VA - died on 12 May 1853 in Wood Co, VA). Elizabeth married Eli McPHERSON,12 son of Edmund Edward McPHERSON and Mary CONNER, on 19 Feb 1824 in Wood Co, VA. Eli was born in 1802 in VA and died after 1860 in Wood Co, WV?.

William next married Fannie GROVES.


220. John KIBLER, son of Henry (Heinrich Kubler?) KIBLER and Mary AMELIA, was born in 1765 in Shenandoah County, VA and died in 1841 in Page County, VA at age 76.

John married Eve HERSHBERGER on 20 May 1793 in Shenandoah, VA. Eve was born in 1770 and died in 1845 at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Catherine KIBLER. Catherine married Anthony C SEAHOFF.

         ii.  Sarah KIBLER. Sarah married Henry LONG.

        iii.  Adam KIBLER was born in 1794 in VA and died in 1860 in OH at age 66. Adam married Catherine COMER.

         iv.  Mary KIBLER was born in 1795 in VA and died in 1860 at age 65. Mary married Isaac MARSHALL.

          v.  Barbara KIBLER was born in 1797 in Shenandoah, VA and died in 1850 at age 53. Barbara married Daniel COMER. Barbara next married Martin EDWARDS.

         vi.  Jonas KIBLER was born in 1800 in VA and died in 1847 at age 47. Jonas married Mary WRIGHT on 11 Apr 1831 in Shenandoah, VA. Mary was born on 11 Jan 1811 and died on 29 Mar 1887 at age 76.

        vii.  Elizabeth A KIBLER was born on 1 Mar 1801 in Shenandoah, Luray, VA and died on 11 Jun 1863 in Portage, Deerfield, OH at age 62. Elizabeth married William Charles RIEGER.

110    viii.  Samuel John KIBLER (born on 9 Jul 1802 in VA - died on 17 May 1896 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV). Samuel married Leanna Sarah WARD on 24 Oct 1827 in Shenandoah, VA. Leanna was born on 18 Sep 1803 in VA, died on 12 Apr 1896 in Parkerrsburg, WV at age 92, and was buried in Dils Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

         ix.  Daniel KIBLER was born in 1804 in VA and died in 1881 in VA at age 77. Daniel married Hannah SHAFFER.

          x.  Eve Ann KIBLER was born in 1810 in Shenandoah, Luray, VA and died in 1870 at age 60. Eve married Oliver LILLARD. Eve next married Edwin JONES.

         xi.  John Bence KIBLER was born on 16 Jun 1816 in VA and died on 1 Jul 1855 in VA at age 39. John married Barbara Ann FREEZE.


221. Eve HERSHBERGER, daughter of Henry HERSHBERGER and Barbara, was born in 1770 and died in 1845 at age 75.

Eve married John KIBLER on 20 May 1793 in Shenandoah, VA. John was born in 1765 in Shenandoah County, VA and died in 1841 in Page County, VA at age 76.

222. Richard WARD, son of Thomas WARD and Unknown, was born about 1784 and died before 1820 in VA.

Richard married Lehanna MORGAN on 29 Jul 1801 in Shenandoah County, VA.  Lehanna was born about 1785 in Shenandoah County, VA and died on 13 Jan 1851 in Wood Co, VA about age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

111       i.  Leanna Sarah WARD (born on 18 Sep 1803 in VA - died on 12 Apr 1896 in Parkerrsburg, WV). Leanna married Samuel John KIBLER on 24 Oct 1827 in Shenandoah, VA. Samuel was born on 9 Jul 1802 in VA, died on 17 May 1896 in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV at age 93, and was buried in Dils Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

         ii.  Thomas WARD.


223. Lehanna MORGAN daughter of Jonas MORGAN and Susannah HARDIN?, was born about 1785 in Shenandoah County, VA and died on 13 Jan 1851 in Wood Co, VA about age 66.

Lehanna married Richard WARD on 29 Jul 1801 in Shenandoah County, VA.  Richard was born about 1784 and died before 1820 in VA.

224. Jesse BOONE was born about 1775 and died before 1830.

Jesse married Nancy ELKINS. Nancy was born in 1794, died on 9 Jun 1869 in Harrison County, WV at age 75, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery Near Pine Bluff.

The child from this marriage was:

112       i.  Jesse T BOONE (born in 1812 in KY - died on 22 Sep 1859 in Marion County, West Virginia). Jesse married Sarah TUCKER between 1825 and 1830 in KY?. Sarah was born in 1812 in OH, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Marion Co, West Virginia at age 60, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.


225. Nancy ELKINS, daughter of William ELKINS and Keziah, was born in 1794, died on 9 Jun 1869 in Harrison County, WV at age 75, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery Near Pine Bluff.

Nancy married Jesse BOONE. Jesse was born about 1775 and died before 1830.

Nancy next married Synnott NAY. Synnott died in *.


226. TUCKER died in *.

TUCKER married.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Ruth TUCKER married Jeremiah ROBEY in 1833 in Harrison Co, WV.

113      ii.  Sarah TUCKER (born in 1812 in OH - died on 2 Sep 1872 in Marion Co, West Virginia). Sarah married Jesse T BOONE, son of Jesse BOONE and Nancy ELKINS, between 1825 and 1830 in KY?. Jesse was born in 1812 in KY, died on 22 Sep 1859 in Marion County, West Virginia at age 47, and was buried in Shinn Cemetery, Harrison Co, WV.


228. George Pierce NUZUM, son of Richard NUZUM and Hannah WORRALL, was born on 4 Feb 1774 in Nether Providence, PA and died on 9 Jan 1867 in Marion Co, WV at age 92.

George married Ruth MARTIN on 29 Aug 1803 in Chester Co, PA. Ruth was born about 1779 in Chester Co, PA and died on 30 Dec 1825 about age 46.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Maria NUZUM. Maria married John F ROBINSON on 14 Apr 1833.

         ii.  George Martin NUZUM. George married Lorena CARPENTER.

        iii.  Warrick N NUZUM. Warrick married Catherine E TRAVIS on 19 Sep 1874 in Marion Co, WV.

         iv.  Thornton Myers NUZUM was born on 11 Dec 1819 and died on 16 Oct 1915 at age 95. Thornton married Mercia CARPENTER on 5 Mar 1850.

          v.  Richard Pierce NUZUM was born in 1806 and died on 4 Apr 1896 at age 90. Richard married Sophia FURRY.

         vi.  Joseph NUZUM was born in 1807 and died in 1832 at age 25.

        vii.  Cynthia NUZUM was born in 1810 and died on 6 Aug 1835 at age 25.

114    viii.  Caleb NUZUM (born on 10 Jun 1811 in PA - died on 20 Aug 1896 in Washington Co, OH). Caleb married Elizabeth Gallion on 2 Sep 1891. Caleb next married Hannah NUZUM on 20 Aug 1826 in Nuzums Mills, Monongalia, VA. Hannah was born on 7 Jun 1810 in Monongalia, VA and died on 11 Mar 1897 in Parkersburg, West Virginia at age 86.

         ix.  Ruth NUZUM was born about 1821 in Marion Co, WV.  Ruth married John J SPRINGER.


229. Ruth MARTIN was born about 1779 in Chester Co, PA and died on 30 Dec 1825 about age 46.

Ruth married George Pierce NUZUM on 29 Aug 1803 in Chester Co, PA. George was born on 4 Feb 1774 in Nether Providence, PA and died on 9 Jan 1867 in Marion Co, WV at age 92.

230. Thomas NUZUM, son of John NUZUM and Jane BRENNAN, was born in 1788 in DE and died in 1816 in Granville, Monongalia, WV at age 28.

Thomas married Neany LANG in Aug 1809 in Harrison, WV. Neany was born in 1792.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Emily NUZUM married Jacob VEACH

         ii.  Sarah NUZUM married Theophilus CATON.

115     iii.  Hannah NUZUM (born on 7 Jun 1810 in Monongalia, VA - died on 11 Mar 1897 in Parkersburg, West Virginia). Hannah married Caleb NUZUM on 20 Aug 1826 in Nuzums Mills, Monongalia, VA. Caleb was born on 10 Jun 1811 in PA and died on 20 Aug 1896 in Washington Co, OH at age 85.

         iv.  James B NUZUM was born in 1812.  James married Jemima RECTOR


231. Neany LANG, daughter of Stansbury LANG and Sarah, was born in 1792.

Neany married Thomas NUZUM in Aug 1809 in Harrison, WV. Thomas was born in 1788 in DE and died in 1816 in Granville, Monongalia, WV at age 28.

232. Rev. Sampson PIERSOL, son of Benjamin PIERSOL OR PIERCEALL and Rebecca BABB, was born in Jun 1764 in Chester Co, PA, died on 8 Aug 1842 in Beaver County, PA at age 78, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..

Sampson married Susannah KASTER (CUSTER, CASTOR) in 1784. Susannah was born in 1766 and died on 15 Feb 1837 in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA. at age 71.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Elizabeth PIERSOL was born in 1801 and died in 1848 at age 47. Elizabeth married Joshua BURRIS (BARRIS?) in 1816.

         ii.  Susannah PIERSOL. Susannah married William McGRAW.

        iii.  Tobias Stille PIERSOL was born in 1785 and died in 1786 at age 1.

116      iv.  Jacob Scudder PIERSOL (born on 16 Oct 1785 in Allegheny County, PA - died in 1850 in Beaver County, PA). Jacob married Rachel STILLE on 21 Jan 1810 in Allegheny County, PA. Rachel was born on 14 Nov 1785 in Allegheny, PA and died on 23 Mar 1860 in Beaver County, PA at age 74.

          v.  M. Ann "Ann" PIERSOL was born in 1787. M. married Michael NYE.

         vi.  Ruth PIERSOL was born on 27 Oct 1822. Ruth married David SHANOR.


233. Susannah KASTER (CUSTER, CASTOR), daughter of Benjamin CASTOR and Ruth, was born in 1766 and died on 15 Feb 1837 in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA. at age 71.

Susannah married Rev. Sampson PIERSOL in 1784. Sampson was born in Jun 1764 in Chester Co, PA, died on 8 Aug 1842 in Beaver County, PA at age 78, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..

234. Tobias STILLE .

Tobias married Ruth PIERSOL. Ruth died after 1840.

The child from this marriage was:

117       i.  Rachel STILLE (born on 14 Nov 1785 in Allegheny, PA - died on 23 Mar 1860 in Beaver County, PA). Rachel married Jacob Scudder PIERSOL on 21 Jan 1810 in Allegheny County, PA. Jacob was born on 16 Oct 1785 in Allegheny County, PA, died in 1850 in Beaver County, PA at age 65, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. Beaver Co. PA..


235. Ruth PIERSOL died after 1840.

Ruth married Tobias STILLE.


Sources


1. West Virginia Marriage Records, 1863-1900.

2. 1920 Census, Spencer, Roane Co, WV.

3. 1920 US Federal Census Talmadge, Summit County, Ohio.

4. 1900 Census.

5. Marion County, West Virginia Marriages, 1842-1899, p. 13.

6. Larry Metz.

7. Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

8. wV Marriage Records, 1863-1900.

9. 1910 Census, Clay District, Wood Co.

10. 1910 United States Federal Census > Ohio > Summit > Portage Twp E-Pct > District 196.

11. 1880 Census, Mannington WV.

12. 1870 United States Federal Census, Wood Co, WV.

13. Some Civil War Soldiers of Calhoun County.

14. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/cogar-peter.txt.

15. Michael Stump Sr. of Virginia. 1709-1768 by Thurman Stump, 1975.

16. History of Ritchie County by Minnie Kendall Lowther.

17. Don Norman.

18. Stella Cotrill, ancestry.com message board, 1999.

Cyndi's List Cyndi's List - Search It!
Enter a keyword: surname, place name, type
of record, etc., then click the Find button:

Powered by FreeFind