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Frankie KELLEY

Frankie KELLEY

Female 1908 - 2006  (97 years)

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  1. 1.  Frankie KELLEY was born 4 Sep 1908 (daughter of Garfield Franklin KELLEY and Ona Mae MEEK); died 11 Jul 2006; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, 1940, Weston, Lewis Co, WV

    Frankie married Charles Harry SMITH. Charles was born 26 Nov 1902; died Jan 1968, Orange Co, FL; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Anna Lee SMITH was born 29 May 1927.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Garfield Franklin KELLEY was born 25 May 1880, Ritchie Co, WV (son of Ai George KELLEY and Sarah Charlotte WATSON); died 30 Sep 1956, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1910; laborer in gas fields
    • Census: 1910, 1930, 1940, Weston, Lewis Co, WV

    Garfield married Ona Mae MEEK 9 Sep 1902, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV. Ona (daughter of Monticue A. MEEK and Sarah Emily BOWEN) was born 16 Oct 1882; died 16 Apr 1978, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ona Mae MEEK was born 16 Oct 1882 (daughter of Monticue A. MEEK and Sarah Emily BOWEN); died 16 Apr 1978, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 1930, 1940, Weston, Lewis Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Gladys KELLEY was born 11 Oct 1903, Lewis Co, WV; died 22 Jun 1964, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    2. 1. Frankie KELLEY was born 4 Sep 1908; died 11 Jul 2006; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    3. Mildred Leeonah KELLEY was born 23 Nov 1912, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 14 Dec 2004.
    4. Betty Jane KELLEY was born 9 Mar 1925; died 28 Nov 2008; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ai George KELLEY was born 27 Sep 1852, Doddridge Co, (W)VA (son of Ezekiel KELLEY and Estella Ann DAVIS); died 27 Dec 1937; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 80, 1900, 10, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1873, Ritchie Co, WV

    Ai married Sarah Charlotte WATSON 18 Jan 1873, Ritchie Co, WV. Sarah (daughter of Wilson WATSON and Margaret E. WILLARD) was born 17 Apr 1855, Ritchie Co, WV; died 28 Jan 1920, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Charlotte WATSON was born 17 Apr 1855, Ritchie Co, WV (daughter of Wilson WATSON and Margaret E. WILLARD); died 28 Jan 1920, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 80, 1900, 10, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    1880 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union District), enumerated on Jun 22 1880:
    Ai G. Kelley, 27, farmer; wife Sarah C, 25; son Lahuma, 6; dau Gertrude, 4; dau Nellie Ann, 2; unnamed son, 1 month, born in May.

    1900 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union District), enumerated on Jun 1 1900:
    Ai G. Kelley, 47, b. Sep 1852, farmer, married 27 yrs; wife Sarah C, 45, b. Apr 1855, married 27 yrs, mother of 7 children (all still living); son Lohuma, 26, b. Mar 1874, single, salesman; dau Nellie (corrected from Gertrude), 22, b. Mar 1878, single; son Morton, 18, b. Mar 1882; dau Emma O, 16, b. Mar 1884; dau Edna G, 7, b. Mar 1893;

    1910 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union District), enumerated on Apr 25 1910 at Hughes River Road, Pullman:
    Ai G. Kelly, 58, farmer, married 38 yrs; wife Sarah C, 55, married 38 yrs, mother of 8 children (7 still living); dau Gurtrude, 34, single; son Jess, 28, single, farmer on home farm; dau Grace, 17; dau Nora, 11.

    Children:
    1. Lahuma KELLEY was born 15 Mar 1874, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; died 26 May 1943, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    2. Gertrude KELLEY was born 23 Jul 1875, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; died 2 Oct 1963, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV.
    3. Nellie Ann KELLEY was born 4 Mar 1878, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV; died 4 Feb 1967, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV.
    4. 2. Garfield Franklin KELLEY was born 25 May 1880, Ritchie Co, WV; died 30 Sep 1956, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    5. Jess Morton KELLEY was born 15 Mar 1882, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; died 3 Apr 1961, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Emma O. KELLEY was born 20 Mar 1884, Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. Edna Grace KELLEY was born 3 Mar 1893, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; died 29 Jun 1940, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pullman Cemetery, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.

  3. 6.  Monticue A. MEEK was born 15 Oct 1859, Doddridge Co, (W)VA (son of Hezekiah MEEK and Mary PEPPER).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1882, Doddridge Co, WV

    Monticue married Sarah Emily BOWEN 1 Jan 1882, Doddridge Co, WV. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Hudson BOWEN and Mary LYNCH) was born 19 Apr 1859, Greene Co, PA; died 19 Jun 1949, Weston Arbors, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Friendship Cemetery (Fairview IOOF), Berlin Rd (CR 7), Hackers Creek, Lewis Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Emily BOWEN was born 19 Apr 1859, Greene Co, PA (daughter of Thomas Hudson BOWEN and Mary LYNCH); died 19 Jun 1949, Weston Arbors, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Friendship Cemetery (Fairview IOOF), Berlin Rd (CR 7), Hackers Creek, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1882, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1915, Weston, Lewis Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    Listed as servant Sarah E. Bowan, 21, single, domestic servant in the household of Hezekiah & Mary (Pepper) Meek and their family. One of the Meek children in the household was Montecue A. Meek, 20, who became Sarah's husband on 1 January 1882.

    Children:
    1. 3. Ona Mae MEEK was born 16 Oct 1882; died 16 Apr 1978, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    2. O. L. MEEK was born 27 Feb 1884; died 14 Aug 1900; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Ezekiel KELLEY was born 16 Jul 1828 (son of John M. KELLEY and Sophia BEE); died 7 Oct 1891; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1863, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1870, 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    1880 Census, Ritchie Co WV (Union District), enumerated on Jun 11 1880:
    Ezekiel Kelley, 51, occupation farmer; Mary Jane, 31, wife, occupation keeping house; Festus, 13, son, occupation works on farm; D. Alice, 9, dau; L. Ann, 5, dau; Ida Belle Leggett, 16, relationship not given, occupation does housework.

    Ezekiel married Estella Ann DAVIS 6 Feb 1849, Doddridge Co, WV. Estella (daughter of George J. DAVIS and Catherine DAVIS) was born CA 1832; died CA 1874; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Estella Ann DAVIS was born CA 1832 (daughter of George J. DAVIS and Catherine DAVIS); died CA 1874; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    Susie Davis Nicholson, p. 73, reports birth date as 1833 and death date as Sep 3 1875, but "Ritchie County Cemeteries," p. 621, shows headstone death date as Mar 8 1873, with age at death 41y 9m (= b. Jun 8 1831).

    Children:
    1. Catherine Lavernia KELLEY was born Jul 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 10 Jan 1927, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried , Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co, CA.
    2. 4. Ai George KELLEY was born 27 Sep 1852, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 27 Dec 1937; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. John Fillmore KELLEY was born CA 1857, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    4. Horace L. KELLEY was born 12 Jun 1859, Ritchie Co, (W)VA; died 2 Dec 1945, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Mary KELLEY was born CA 1864, West Virginia.
    6. Festus KELLEY was born 18 Oct 1866, Ritchie Co, WV; died 21 Mar 1926, Lancaster, Fairfield Co, OH; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. Darlie Alice KELLEY was born 22 Jun 1870, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; died 30 May 1947, Roanoke, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Heavner Cemetery, Roanoke, Lewis Co, WV.
    8. Lula Ann KELLEY was born 25 Jan 1874, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV; died 22 May 1963, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 10.  Wilson WATSON was born 20 Nov 1830, Barbour Co, (W)VA (son of Jacob WATSON and Sarah PRITCHARD); died 28 Apr 1903, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried (NO DATES), Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Barbour Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Military: From 14 Aug 1862 to 27 Jun 1865; Pvt, Co G, 14th W.Va. Infantry, Civil War
    • Census: 1870, 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1890, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Wilson married Margaret E. WILLARD 4 Sep 1851, Ritchie Co, (W)VA. Margaret (daughter of George WILLARD and Sudna LOWTHER) was born CA 1827; died Bef Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Margaret E. WILLARD was born CA 1827 (daughter of George WILLARD and Sudna LOWTHER); died Bef Jun 1870.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Middle initial given as E. in marriage record and 1860 Census, but as J. in daughter Sudna's marriage record.

    Notes:

    1860 Census, Ritchie Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Aug 21 1860:
    Wilson Watson, 30, farmer, value of real estate (blank), value of personal estate $357; Margaret E, 33; Sudney J, 8; S. Charlotte, 5.
    NOTE: The adjacent households in this census were those of Wilson Watsons siblings, John Watson, George Watson and Mary (Watson) Jett.

    1870 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union Twp), enumerated on Jun 30 1870:
    Wilson Watson, 38, farmer, value of real estate $600, value of personal estate $230, cannot read/write; Sudna Jane, 15; Charlotte, 13.

    Married:
    Linder, p. 440, gives marriage date as Sep 4 1853 and incorrectly identifies Wilson Watson as the son of George & Sarah Divers Watson. But that Wilson Watson was born in 1850 and married Nancy Rhuhama Sommerville. Nonetheless, Wilson Watson is not listed by Minnie Kendall Lowther among the children of Jacob Watson & Sarah Pritchard.

    Children:
    1. John WATSON died IN INFANCY.
    2. Sudna Jane WATSON was born 1854, Ritchie Co, (W)VA; died 26 Jan 1875; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. 5. Sarah Charlotte WATSON was born 17 Apr 1855, Ritchie Co, WV; died 28 Jan 1920, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

  5. 12.  Hezekiah MEEK was born 7 Apr 1827, Augusta Co, VA (son of Monticue MEEK and Susannah GABBERT); died 14 Dec 1919; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1880, 1910, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1914, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    News item in "West Union Record," Friday, Dec 18 1914:
    "The County court convened on Monday, and the trial of Hezekiah Meek, the aged citizen who wishes to commit matrimony, is now involving its attention and attracting wide interest. Mr. Meek is 87 years of age, and in taking a bride he wishes 'on thee to bestow all my goods,' and the children object to this; hence the effort to restrain him. The family are said to be a highly respected one, and they naturally feel that such a proceeding is not only unfair to the father, but unjust to them. So the outcome will be awaited with much interest.
    Berk S. Strathers, of Weston, is the lawyer for the prosecution, and J. V. Blair and A. F. McCue for the defense."

    News item in "West Union Record," Friday, Dec 25 1914:
    "The Hezekiah Meek case, which was before the county court last week, was dismissed. Mr. Meek, though eighty-seven years of age, is still active and appears much younger, and doubtless the account of his marriage will soon add interest to our columns."

    News item of Circuit Court proceedings, "Doddridge County Republican," Thursday, July 29 1915:
    "M. A. Meek, plaintiff, vs. Hezekiah Meek, defendant, upon petition to inquire into the condition of the mind of the defendant, and to appoint a committee for him. Drs. A. Poole and E. T. Wetzel were examined and stated that they found nothing indicating insanity in the said Hezekiah Meek and the court being of the opinion that the evidence fails to sustain the allegation of plaintiff's said petition doth find for the defendant that he is sane and discharged him from further inquiry, and also ordered that M. A. Meek pay the costs incurred by him in this proceeding, including sheriff's, clerk's, stenographer's and physicians fee, for which the defendant may have execution."

    Buried:
    No death date.

    Hezekiah married Mary PEPPER 1 Feb 1849, Barbour Co, (W)VA. Mary (daughter of Johnson Thomas PEPPER and Roanna BAILEY) was born 19 Jan 1828, Virginia; died 2 Sep 1912; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary PEPPER was born 19 Jan 1828, Virginia (daughter of Johnson Thomas PEPPER and Roanna BAILEY); died 2 Sep 1912; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, 1910, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (New Milton District), enumerated on Jun 24 1880:
    Hezekiah Meek, 53, farmer; wife Mary, 51, cannot write; son Montacue A, 20, single; son James S, 17; son Sylvias, 15, attended school within the current year; son Loyd, 13, attended school, cannot write; servant Sarah E. Bowan (sic), 21, single, domestic servant; granddau Martha E. Gipson (sic), 1. All born in Va/WVa except for Sarah, born in Pennsylvania.

    Children:
    1. Martha Ellen MEEK was born 25 Jan 1852, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 28 Dec 1878; was buried , Freemansburg Baptist Church Cemetery, Lewis Co, WV.
    2. Thornsbary MEEK was born 24 Oct 1853; died 25 May 1872; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. George W. MEEK was born 14 Mar 1855, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died 11 Jun 1937, Wolf Summit, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. Randolph D. MEEK was born 12 Aug 1857; died 16 Sep 1876; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 6. Monticue A. MEEK was born 15 Oct 1859, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    6. James Sylvester MEEK was born Jul 1862; died Dec 1922, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Sylvias V. MEEK was born 7 Oct 1864, West Virginia; died 14 Dec 1959, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co, ID; was buried , Pullman City Cemetery, Pullman, Whitman Co, WA.
    8. Lloyd L. MEEK was born 2 Jun 1867, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Nov 1905, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.

  7. 14.  Thomas Hudson BOWEN was born 16 May 1835, Greene Co, PA (son of Corbley BOWEN and Joanna GARRISON); died 26 Mar 1909, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Military: From 30 Mar 1864 to 2 Aug 1865; Pvt, Co E & D, 14th Pa. Cav, Civil War
    • Census: 1870, Greene Co, PA
    • Census: 1880, Elk Co, Kansas
    • Residence: 1890, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV

    Thomas married Mary LYNCH 12 Mar 1855, Greene Co, PA. Mary was born 12 Jun 1839, Greene Co, PA; died 19 Jul 1897, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary LYNCH was born 12 Jun 1839, Greene Co, PA; died 19 Jul 1897, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Greene Co, PA
    • Census: 1880, Elk Co, Kansas

    Children:
    1. 7. Sarah Emily BOWEN was born 19 Apr 1859, Greene Co, PA; died 19 Jun 1949, Weston Arbors, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Friendship Cemetery (Fairview IOOF), Berlin Rd (CR 7), Hackers Creek, Lewis Co, WV.
    2. Corbley Pierce BOWEN was born 12 Oct 1860, Greene Co, PA; died 11 Feb 1956, Kincheloe (Jane Lew), Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Morris Chapel Cemetery, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. Louise Dell "Della" BOWEN was born 11 Jun 1862, Davistown, Greene Co, PA; died 26 Dec 1934, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO; was buried , Taberville Cemetery, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO.
    4. Joanna E. "Josie" BOWEN was born 12 Jul 1864, Greene Co, PA; died 14 Jul 1944, Spencer, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Liberty Hill Cemetery, Co Rd 2/2, west of Arnoldsburg, Calhoun Co, WV.
    5. Walter Wesley BOWEN was born 1866, Greene Co, PA; died 2 Apr 1915, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Milton E. BOWEN was born 6 Apr 1868, Greene Co, PA; died 12 Jul 1953, Ward Co, ND; was buried , Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward Co, ND.
    7. William Elmer BOWEN was born Jan 1872, Greene Co, PA; died 16 Dec 1948, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. Zarah Bennett BOWEN was born 5 Apr 1874, Greene Co, PA; died 26 Jul 1941.
    9. Jessie Lee BOWEN was born 5 Apr 1877, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Jun 1958, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery, Patterson Rd, Salem (Doddridge Co), WV.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  John M. KELLEY was born 1797, Salem Co, NJ; died 17 Apr 1860; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1840, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Sep 24 1850:
    John M. Kelly, 53, b, NJ, farmer, value of real estate $2,000, cannot read/write; Tatholly (female), 24, b. Va, cannot read/write; Catharine M, 12, b. Va.

    Birth:
    Upper Alloways Creek

    John married Sophia BEE 14 Sep 1815, Salem Co, NJ. Sophia (daughter of Asa BEE and Rhoda COX) was born 1796; died 15 Jun 1845; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 17.  Sophia BEE was born 1796 (daughter of Asa BEE and Rhoda COX); died 15 Jun 1845; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1840, Harrison Co, (W)VA

    Children:
    1. Nathan KELLEY was born 10 Sep 1816, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 12 Sep 1894, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    2. Keziah KELLEY was born 22 Sep 1818, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 29 Jan 1901, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Mary Ann KELLEY was born 5 Dec 1821, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 16 Oct 1857, Courtland, Nicollet Co, MN; was buried WILLIAM BOND FARM, Courtland, Nicollet Co, MN.
    4. Asa KELLEY was born 26 Feb 1826; died Dec 1900, Sugar Camp (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. 8. Ezekiel KELLEY was born 16 Jul 1828; died 7 Oct 1891; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Jemima KELLEY was born 9 Jan 1832; died 19 Sep 1894, Clay Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, Roane Co, WV.
    7. Catharine M. KELLEY was born 1838; died Mar 1864; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

  3. 18.  George J. DAVIS was born 7 Feb 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (son of William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS and Elizabeth JOHNSTON); died 5 Feb 1868; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    George married Catherine DAVIS 10 Nov 1807, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Catherine (daughter of William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS and Catharine JOHNSTON) was born 1788, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 19.  Catherine DAVIS was born 1788, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (daughter of William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS and Catharine JOHNSTON); died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. Peter W. DAVIS was born 28 Mar 1809; died 18 Jan 1894; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Priscilla DAVIS was born 1811; died 1859; was buried (UNMARKED), Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Eleanor DAVIS was born 16 Nov 1812; died 15 Jul 1892; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    4. Israel DAVIS
    5. Ehud DAVIS was born 1815; died 11 Mar 1871; was buried , St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery, Long Run, Industrial, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Huldah DAVIS was born 3 Aug 1816; died 6 May 1900; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Ingaby DAVIS was born 11 Feb 1819; died 31 Mar 1911; was buried (UNMARKED), Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. Charlotte DAVIS was born CA 1821.
    9. Eli DAVIS was born 17 Oct 1822; died 3 Apr 1879, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    10. Sophia DAVIS was born May 1827; died 1911; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    11. 9. Estella Ann DAVIS was born CA 1832; died CA 1874; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

  5. 20.  Jacob WATSON was born CA 1787, Virginia (son of William WATSON and Elizabeth Jane PATTON); died Bef Aug 1860.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: UNTIL About 1812, Marion Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: Aft 1812, Harrison Co, VA (now Barbour Co, WV)
    • Census: 1840, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1850, Barbour Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Died:
    He did not appear in the 1860 Census.

    Jacob married Sarah PRITCHARD 15 Oct 1816, Monongalia Co, (W)VA. Sarah (daughter of Thomas PRITCHARD, Jr. and Nancy TICHENELL) was born CA 1797, Allegheny Co, PA. [Group Sheet]


  6. 21.  Sarah PRITCHARD was born CA 1797, Allegheny Co, PA (daughter of Thomas PRITCHARD, Jr. and Nancy TICHENELL).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Auburn, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1850, Barbour Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    but 1850 Census puts birth at about 1793 in Virginia

    Census:
    Residing with son John. Marital status not indicated, but husband Jacob is not found in this or any subsequent census.

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Barbour County, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Sep 18 1850:
    Jacob Watson, 63, farmer; Sarah, 57; Angeline, 24; Jane, 22; Wilson, 20; Emily, 18; John, 15. All born in Virginia.

    Children:
    1. Mary "Polly" WATSON was born CA 1816, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 17 Oct 1890, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Spring Creek Cemetery, Roane Co, WV.
    2. William M. WATSON was born CA 1818, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 9 Feb 1890, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Hebron Memorial Church Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co, WV.
    3. Elizabeth WATSON
    4. Nancy WATSON was born CA 1820; died Bef Sep 1870.
    5. ___ WATSON
    6. George W. WATSON was born 14 Feb 1822; died 14 Oct 1893, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. Angeline "Ann" WATSON was born 9 Dec 1823; died 10 Feb 1902; was buried , Simons Cemetery, Brushy Fork, near Auburn, Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. Amanda WATSON was born CA 1827, Barbour Co, (W)VA.
    9. Jane WATSON was born CA 1828, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died 20 Jul 1891, Limestone Hill, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Limestone Cemetery, Rockport, Wood Co, WV.
    10. 10. Wilson WATSON was born 20 Nov 1830, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died 28 Apr 1903, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried (NO DATES), Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.
    11. Emily WATSON was born CA 1832; died Bef 1911.
    12. John WATSON was born CA 1835, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died Bef Jan 1888; was buried (NO DATES), Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.

  7. 22.  George WILLARD was born 1789 (son of George WILLARD and Elizabeth HUME); died CA 1834, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried (UNMARKED GRAVE), Flanagan Cemetery (CR 22, south of White Oak & Berea), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace reported in Don Norman's "The Descendants of Robert Lowther" as Harrison County, but daughter Charlotte's death record states Pennsylvania.

    George married Sudna LOWTHER 24 Aug 1827, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Sudna (daughter of William LOWTHER and Margaret MORRISON) was born Apr 1792, West Milford, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 20 Apr 1872; was buried , Pullman Cemetery, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 23.  Sudna LOWTHER was born Apr 1792, West Milford, Harrison Co, (W)VA (daughter of William LOWTHER and Margaret MORRISON); died 20 Apr 1872; was buried , Pullman Cemetery, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1830, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "History of Ritchie County," p. 228, states her birthdate as Apr 10 1792, but "Ritchie County Cemeteries," p. 647, reports headstone date as Apr 18 1792.

    Census:
    In 1860, in home of daughter Rebecca Willard Brown

    Notes:

    1830 Census, Harrison County (Western District), Virginia (now West Virginia):
    George Willard - head of household
    1 male 20-29 George Willard (age discrepancy)
    1 female under 5 Margaret Willard (born 1827)
    1 female 5-9 Unidentified daughter *
    1 female 30-39 Sudna Lowther Willard (born 1792)

    * It has been postulated that Sudna Lowther may have had a child prior to her 1827 marriage to George Willard, which would account for the older daughter in this enumeration. Circumstantially, it is quite possible that the unidentified daughter is Rulina Lowther, b. 1825 in Harrison County, who married Eli Morris Gaston in 1846. In July 2020, DNA testing showed a 4th-to-6th cousin relationship between the 6th-great-granddaughter of Col. William Lowther (b. 1742, grandfather of Sudna) and the 3rd-great-grandson of Rulina Lowther, whose parentage at that time was not known. Placing Rulina Lowther as the daughter of Sudna, the actual relationship is as predicted by the DNA testing, 6th cousins once removed.

    After her husband's early death, Sudna Lowther Willard moved to Ritchie County and lived with her parents. She and her three Willard daughters are accounted for in the 1840 Census of Williams Lowther's household, and older daughter Rulina Lowther is likely also in the census of that household.

    1850 Census, Ritchie Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Sep 5 1850:
    Sudna Willard, 58; Margaret E, 23; Charlotte, 16.

    In 1860 and 1870, Sudna Willard was in the household of her daughter, Rebecca (Willard) Brown, in Ritchie County.

    Children:
    1. 11. Margaret E. WILLARD was born CA 1827; died Bef Jun 1870.
    2. Charlotte WILLARD was born 28 May 1834, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 15 Apr 1917, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pullman Cemetery, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Rebecca N. WILLARD was born 1835, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 1877; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.

  9. 24.  Monticue MEEK was born CA 1800.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Monticue married Susannah GABBERT. Susannah was born CA 1800. [Group Sheet]


  10. 25.  Susannah GABBERT was born CA 1800.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Children:
    1. Eliza Jane MEEK was born 27 Aug 1818; died 8 Oct 1862.
    2. Hannah MEEK was born CA 1823.
    3. 12. Hezekiah MEEK was born 7 Apr 1827, Augusta Co, VA; died 14 Dec 1919; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Henry F. MEEK was born 23 Nov 1828, Augusta Co, VA; died 27 Feb 1902; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. Jacob Gabbert MEEK was born 8 Nov 1833, Loudoun Co, VA; died 14 May 1903, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Eddy Cemetery, Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

  11. 26.  Johnson Thomas PEPPER was born 8 Jul 1801; died 20 Jun 1892; was buried , Astor Cemetery, Astor, Taylor Co, WV.

    Johnson married Roanna BAILEY. Roanna was born 7 May 1810; died 7 Jul 1901; was buried , Astor Cemetery, Astor, Taylor Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  12. 27.  Roanna BAILEY was born 7 May 1810; died 7 Jul 1901; was buried , Astor Cemetery, Astor, Taylor Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. 13. Mary PEPPER was born 19 Jan 1828, Virginia; died 2 Sep 1912; was buried , Childers Cemetery, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Edith PEPPER was born CA 1832, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died 19 Aug 1887, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Thomas PEPPER was born 25 Jul 1834; died 19 Jan 1914; was buried , Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery, Patterson Rd, Salem (Doddridge Co), WV.
    4. Thornsberry "T.B." PEPPER was born 1838; died 23 Nov 1898; was buried , Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Wood Co, WV.
    5. Martha PEPPER was born 13 Dec 1839; died 8 Oct 1913; was buried , Astor Cemetery, Astor, Taylor Co, WV.
    6. Marshall PEPPER
    7. Eleanor PEPPER was born 13 Aug 1843; died 26 Jan 1876; was buried , Astor Cemetery, Astor, Taylor Co, WV.
    8. James Bailey PEPPER was born 25 Jan 1846, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died 5 Feb 1930, Taylor Co, WV; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV.
    9. Roanna PEPPER was born CA 1852, Barbour Co, (W)VA.

  13. 28.  Corbley BOWEN was born 23 Apr 1794; died 2 Sep 1853; was buried , Good Hope Masonic Cemetery, Rt. 19 S, Harrison Co, WV.

    Corbley married Joanna GARRISON. Joanna was born 11 Dec 1798; died 30 Jun 1866; was buried , Good Hope Masonic Cemetery, Rt. 19 S, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  14. 29.  Joanna GARRISON was born 11 Dec 1798; died 30 Jun 1866; was buried , Good Hope Masonic Cemetery, Rt. 19 S, Harrison Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. Elisabeth BOWEN was born 26 Jan 1821, Greene Co, PA; died CA 1898.
    2. Delilah BOWEN was born 1 Mar 1823; died 8 Sep 1853.
    3. 14. Thomas Hudson BOWEN was born 16 May 1835, Greene Co, PA; died 26 Mar 1909, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Emily B. BOWEN was born 25 Aug 1839, Pennsylvania; died 11 Jun 1919; was buried , Mt. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, Kincheloe Rd, Benson, Harrison Co, WV.


Generation: 6

  1. 34.  Asa BEE was born 28 Aug 1756, Salem, Salem Co, NJ (son of Ephriam BEE and Sophia FOLKES); died 1826, Preston Co, (W)VA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Revolutionary War soldier
    • Occupation: Seventh Day Baptist Preacher
    • Residence: (SETTLED), Taylor Co, (W)VA

    Asa married Rhoda COX 5 Aug 1793, Gloucester Co, NJ. [Group Sheet]


  2. 35.  Rhoda COX (daughter of Ezekiel Beckett COX).

    Notes:

    Since their daughter Sophia married in Salem County, New Jersey in Sep 1815, it is probable that the family's migration to Preston County (West) Virginia was after that date. The family appeared in the 1820 Census of Preston County.

    Children:
    1. Jonathan BEE was born 1794, New Jersey; died 1858; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Keziah BEE
    3. 17. Sophia BEE was born 1796; died 15 Jun 1845; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    4. Asa BEE, II was born 7 Aug 1798, Gloucester Co, NJ; died 11 Jun 1861; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Ezekiel BEE was born 28 Aug 1800, New Jersey; died 20 Feb 1893, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Ephraim BEE was born 26 Dec 1802, Salem, Salem Co, NJ; died 23 Oct 1888, Cabin Run, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Cabin Run Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Hannah BEE was born 26 Dec 1802, Salem, Salem Co, NJ; died 7 Apr 1884; was buried , Old Frame Church (SDB) Cemetery, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV.
    8. Amaziah BEE was born 15 May 1805, New Jersey; died 16 Jan 1894, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    9. Mary BEE was born 6 Jun 1807; died 12 Jul 1853, Salem, WV.
    10. Josiah BEE was born 1809, New Jersey; died 31 Mar 1886; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    11. Samuel BEE died YOUNG; was buried , Three Forks Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    12. John Davis BEE was born 26 Dec 1811, New Jersey; died 12 Mar 1868; was buried (UNMARKED), Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.

  3. 36.  William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS was born 21 Mar 1758, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (son of Thomas William DAVIS and Tacy CRANDALL); died 6 Jan 1845, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Pvt, New Jersey Militia, Revolutionary War
    • Residence: 1797, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: Apr 1833, Middle Island, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    William married Elizabeth JOHNSTON CA 1781. Elizabeth (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL) was born 11 Jul 1762, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 6 Jan 1845; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 37.  Elizabeth JOHNSTON was born 11 Jul 1762, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL); died 6 Jan 1845; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Notes:

    In 1794 John P. Duvall of Mason, Kentucky sold to John Davis (1754-1842) of Harrison County, Virginia 500 acres on Middle Island Creek in Ohio County, Virginia for 500 pounds. This land adjoined John P. Duvall's resident right which he had obtained from Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 15,345, dated April 2, 1783. On December 11, 1797, John Davis of Harrison County, Virginia sold to his brother William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis of Ohio County, Virginia for 100 pounds the same 500 acres he had purchased from John P. Duvall in 1794 [Harrison County Deed Book 3, p. 264].

    On June 17, 1805, William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis sold to his son Peter Davis (1783-1873) for 100 dollars 60 acres described as "on Middle Island Creek, corner of John P. Duvall's resident right" [Harrison County Deed Book 5, Page 522]. Given this description, it is clear that these 60 acres were part of the 500 acres originally purchased from John P. Duvall.

    On August 15, 1809, Peter Davis sold those 60 acres to his brother George J. Davis [Harrison County Deed Book 8, p. 258]. On November 9, 1827, George J. & Catherine (Davis) Davis sold to William Fitz Randolph those same 60 acres plus 16 additional adjoining acres previously owned by John & Esther (Davis) Hutson.

    Based on the foregoing land transactions, we know with certainty that William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis was living on Greenbrier Run in present-day Doddridge County in 1797 when he purchased the 500 acres from his brother John Davis. The provenance of that land was from John P. Duvall to John Davis, to his brother William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis, to his son Peter Davis, to his brother George J. Davis, and then to William Fitz Randolph, (1800-1861) whose two-story brick home is still standing on Greenbrier Run.

    William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis and his wife Elizabeth died on the same day.

    Children:
    1. Mary DAVIS was born 31 Mar 1782, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 16 Jun 1862, Salem, WV.
    2. Peter DAVIS was born 16 Sep 1783, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 4 Mar 1873, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Benjamin L. DAVIS was born 14 Dec 1785, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 1850, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. David L. DAVIS was born 23 Sep 1787, New Jersey; died 1849.
    5. 18. George J. DAVIS was born 7 Feb 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 5 Feb 1868; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    6. Rachel DAVIS was born 25 Jul 1792, Pennsylvania; died 25 Apr 1853.
    7. Aseneth DAVIS was born 27 May 1793.
    8. Tacy DAVIS was born 25 Jun 1801, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 9 Feb 1872, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    9. Vienna DAVIS was born 4 Feb 1804, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 30 May 1886, Carlton Twp, Tama Co, IA; was buried , Standerford Cemetery, Humboldt, Richardson Co, NE.
    10. Sophia L. DAVIS was born 4 Nov 1810, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 27 Oct 1881, Richland, Shawnee Co, KS; was buried , Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.

  5. 38.  William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS was born 7 May 1762, New Jersey (son of Nathan DAVIS and Annie (Ann) GIFFORD); died 10 Apr 1840, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA.

    Notes:

    In about 1806, William & Elizabeth took their combined families from New Jersey to settle in western Virginia. Their first farm was located below Smithburg and later came to be known as the Shannon farm, as William sold the farm to his son-in-law Gamble Shannon.

    William married Catharine JOHNSTON CA 1778, New Jersey. Catharine (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL) died 1800, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ. [Group Sheet]


  6. 39.  Catharine JOHNSTON (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL); died 1800, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ.
    Children:
    1. 19. Catherine DAVIS was born 1788, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. William Johnson "Rock Run Billy" DAVIS was born 1 Mar 1790, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 15 Jul 1878, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Joshua J. DAVIS was born 5 Jul 1791, New Jersey; died 5 May 1873, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Sarah DAVIS
    5. Nathan J. DAVIS was born 24 Nov 1797, New Jersey; died 15 Apr 1891, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Ann DAVIS was born 25 Sep 1800, New Jersey; died 7 Apr 1885, Salem, WV.

  7. 40.  William WATSON was born 1745, Hagerstown, Washington Co, MD (son of David WATSON and Sarah ___); died May 1809, Monongalia Co, (W)VA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: (SETTLED, 1790), Masontown, Preston Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    "In 1790, William Watson came from Eastern Virginia and settled near what is now known as Masontown, Preston County, having patented 300 acres of land. His wife was Elizabeth Patton. His children were: John, David, Jacob, Nancy, Mary, Jane and William. William was a soldier in the War of 1812."

    William married Elizabeth Jane PATTON. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert PATTON) was born 1747; died 1832. [Group Sheet]


  8. 41.  Elizabeth Jane PATTON was born 1747 (daughter of Robert PATTON); died 1832.
    Children:
    1. 20. Jacob WATSON was born CA 1787, Virginia; died Bef Aug 1860.
    2. Sarah Jane WATSON was born CA 1790.
    3. Mary WATSON
    4. William WATSON
    5. Nancy WATSON

  9. 42.  Thomas PRITCHARD, Jr. was born 9 Jan 1768, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA (son of Thomas PRITCHARD, Sr. and Rachel DAVIS); died 24 Dec 1846, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Oxford Baptist Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: miller (saw and grist)
    • Residence: CA 1832 (SETTLED), Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1809 (MOVED), Monongalia Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1800, Allegany Co, MD
    • Census: 1810, Monongalia Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Thomas Pritchard's ancestors came from England and settled at Jamestown in about 1610. His brother, John Pritchard, saw three years of service as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. In about 1832, Thomas Pritchard came from The Glades in Preston County and built the first mill on the South Fork of Hughes River, below Oxford, making the first settlement in that area. A certain Henry O. Middleton had given him one hundred acres of land in that wilderness as inducement to settle and to erect a saw and grist mill.

    Buried:
    Emily Pritchard Cary (p. 82) reports his burial in "White Oak Cemetery, Oxford," while "Ritchie County WV Cemeteries," p. 631, reports his as the only burial at Pritchard Cemetery, described as "Incomplete. Near Oxford; Exact Location Unknown. See MKL - p. 40."

    Thomas married Nancy TICHENELL 9 Jan 1796, Allegany Co, MD. Nancy (daughter of Moses TICHENAL and Margaret JACKSON) was born CA 1767, Morris Co, NJ; died Bef Oct 1812, the Glades, near Rohr, Preston Co, WV; was buried , the Glades, near Rohr, Preston Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  10. 43.  Nancy TICHENELL was born CA 1767, Morris Co, NJ (daughter of Moses TICHENAL and Margaret JACKSON); died Bef Oct 1812, the Glades, near Rohr, Preston Co, WV; was buried , the Glades, near Rohr, Preston Co, WV.

    Notes:

    "Nancy Tichenell, first wife of Thomas Pritchard Jr., was descended from a prominent New Jersey family, most of whom retained the original spelling of Tichenor. Beginning with Nancy's father Moses, a Revolutionary War soldier, the spelling went awry, and his descendants used a variety of forms, most ending with 'L'."
    Nancy Tichenell (Titchenell, Tichnell, Tichenal) died before Oct 25 1812 (the date of husband Thomas Pritchard's remarriage to Mary Moody) in what is now Preston Co, WV. Nancy and Thomas had seven or eight children. Some genealogists believe that his daughter Mary was actually the daughter of Mary Moody. Because his daughter Elizabeth was born Feb 20 1812, it is quite likely that Nancy died at the time of that birth, a common event in pioneer families. Mary's given name is another clue.
    "Two weeks after their marriage in Allegany County, Maryland, Thomas became the guardian of Nancy's younger siblings, Stephen Tickenal (sic), Margaret Tickenal, and Jain (Jane) Tichenal, orphan children of Moses Tickenal, all of that county."

    Children:
    1. 21. Sarah PRITCHARD was born CA 1797, Allegheny Co, PA.
    2. Peter PRITCHARD was born 1 Oct 1798, Preston Co, (W)VA; died 29 Sep 1883, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , White Oak ME Church Cemetery, near Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Mary PRITCHARD was born CA 1799, Virginia (now West Virginia).
    4. Margaret "Peggy" PRITCHARD was born 26 Sep 1801, Allegany Co, MD; died 11 May 1870, Meigs Co, OH.
    5. Anna PRITCHARD was born CA 1805, Allegany Co, MD; died Apr 1869, Preston Co, WV.
    6. Catherine PRITCHARD was born 7 Jun 1807; died 23 Mar 1879.
    7. Elizabeth PRITCHARD was born 20 Feb 1812, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 25 Mar 1876; was buried , White Oak ME Church Cemetery, near Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.

  11. 44.  George WILLARD

    Other Events:

    • Residence: (SETTLED), Greene Co, PA

    George married Elizabeth HUME Germany. Elizabeth was born , Germany. [Group Sheet]


  12. 45.  Elizabeth HUME was born , Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: (SETTLED), Greene Co, PA

    Children:
    1. 22. George WILLARD was born 1789; died CA 1834, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried (UNMARKED GRAVE), Flanagan Cemetery (CR 22, south of White Oak & Berea), Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Charlotta WILLARD was born 29 Jan 1813, Greene Co, PA; died 6 Apr 1895, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.

  13. 46.  William LOWTHER was born 27 Jan 1769, Moorefield, Hardy Co, (W)VA (son of William LOWTHER and Sudna HUGHES); died 26 Nov 1857, Ritchie Co, (W)VA; was buried , Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: (CHILDHOOD to 1837), Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: (EARLY CHILDHOOD), Hardy Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: From 1837, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1840, Lewis Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1850, Ritchie Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    In about 1797, William Lowther "went to Ohio for the purpose of seeking a home, and, while on the Muskingum River, he helped to rear the first cabin where the city of Zanesville now stands, but owing to the prevalence of 'fever and ague' in this section, he returned to his home satisfied to remain at West Milford." William and Margaret Morrison Lowther were the parents of twelve children, six of whom reached maturity. Five of them married, and four of that five were the heads of pioneer families of Ritchie County.

    Census:
    In household of son Archibald and his family.

    Died:
    at the home of his son Archibald

    William married Margaret MORRISON 4 Aug 1789, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Margaret (daughter of Archibald MORRISON and ___ FOOKS) was born 1 May 1768, North Carolina; died 13 May 1850; was buried , Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  14. 47.  Margaret MORRISON was born 1 May 1768, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald MORRISON and ___ FOOKS); died 13 May 1850; was buried , Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: (FROM 1837), Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: (TILL 1837), Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: BIRTH to YOUNG ADULT, North Carolina

    Notes:

    Birth:
    on the banks of the Yadkin River. DAR Lineage Book, Vol 160, p. 265, states birth date as 1766.

    Notes:

    1840 Census, Lewis County, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    William Lowther - head of household
    1 male 70-79 (William)
    2 females 5-9 (Charlotte & Rebecca Willard)
    1 female 10-14 (Margaret Willard)
    1 female 20-29 (Rulina? See note *)
    1 female 40-49 (Sudna Lowther Willard)
    1 female 70-79 (Margaret)
    * NOTE: The above identification of household members is highly speculative. While the presence of William and Margaret is clear, and the presence of their widowed daughter Sudna and her three daughters is very likely, the identification of the 20-29 year-old female is problematic. She would not have been Mary or Sarah, who both "died young" and would have been 40-43 even if still living. More likely would be Sudna's presumed fourth daughter, Rulina, who is believed also to have been with her in 1830. Born in 1825 prior to Sudna's marriage, Rulina would have been a little younger than indicated, but she is not accounted for elsewhere and it is reasonable to believe that she was still with her mother.

    Conflicting information regarding Margaret Morrison, the wife of William Lowther, has been reported by numerous researchers. Minnie Kendall Lowther's "History of Ritchie County," pp. 12-14, reports that Margaret Morrison was born in North Carolina, one of several children of Archibald Morrison (a native of England) and a Miss Fooks. Along the same lines, an a 1908 application to Sons of the American Revolution (Member No. 20361) identifies the applicant's great-great-grandparents as William Lowther Jr, of Harrison Co Va, and Margaret Morrison, of North Carolina. But Don Norman's "Descendants of Robert Lowther" reports her parents as Alexander Morrison and Mary Lowther (dau of Robert Lowther & Aquilla Reese). The same parentage is reported by Jane Lowther Bolster in "The Families of Jesse Lowther and His Son Granville, with Their Descendants and Antecedents in America," p. 25. Linder's "Gibson and Related Families," pp. 400-401, also shows her to be the daughter of Alexander Morrison and Mary Lowther of Harrison County, but then on p. 429 identifies her parents as Archibald & ___ (Fooks) Morrison.

    While neither Norman nor Bolster nor Linder cite specific sources, the information reported by Minnie Kendall Lowther does have a credible basis. Not only was she a reputable researcher in local history and genealogy, but she was also the great-granddaughter of this couple, William Lowther and Margaret Morrison, and she was in possession of their family Bible. From research or personal experience, she reported as follows:

    "Near the year 1789, he (William Lowther) was married to Miss Margaret Morrison, who was born on the banks of the Yadkin river, in North Carolina, on May 1, 1768, and with her parents emigrated to Harrison county in her early womanhood. After their marriage, they settled near one mile below West Milford, on the farm that is now owned by the Highlands. Here they reared their family, and here they remained until near the year 1837, when they came to this county, where they spent the evening hours of their lives with their son, Archibald Lowther, at Holbrook. ... Mrs. Lowther was a woman of devout religious character, a Presbyterian in faith, and her old Bible, which was her daily companion, is now in the hands of the writer. It bears the date of "1790", and is still held together by the old leather string that she ever kept about it."

    It is on this basis that we report this family as we have.

    Children:
    1. Alexander J. LOWTHER was born 14 Jan 1791, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 30 Apr 1864, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , White Oak ME Church Cemetery, near Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. 23. Sudna LOWTHER was born Apr 1792, West Milford, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 20 Apr 1872; was buried , Pullman Cemetery, Pullman, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. William W. LOWTHER was born 31 Oct 1793, West Milford, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 26 Feb 1872; was buried , IOOF (Egypt) Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Robert L. LOWTHER was born 24 May 1795; died 22 Apr 1856, Jackson Co, (W)VA; was buried , Early Settlers (aka Old Ripley) Cemetery, Ripley, Jackson Co, WV.
    5. Mary LOWTHER was born 12 Dec 1797; died YOUNG.
    6. Sarah LOWTHER was born 3 Sep 1800; died YOUNG.
    7. Rebecca LOWTHER was born 20 Dec 1802, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 1885.
    8. Jesse LOWTHER was born 21 Sep 1805; died IN YOUTH.
    9. Margaret LOWTHER was born 27 Sep 1806; died YOUNG.
    10. Elias LOWTHER was born 27 Dec 1807; died YOUNG.
    11. Kathrine LOWTHER was born 21 Sep 1809; died YOUNG.
    12. Archibald LOWTHER was born 17 May 1811, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; died 29 Oct 1874, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.