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Alfred Leroy BRITTON

Alfred Leroy BRITTON

Male 1920 - 1975  (55 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alfred Leroy BRITTON was born 3 Feb 1920, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV (son of James Henry BRITTON and Emma Elizabeth "Lizzie" GRAY); died 20 Jun 1975; was buried , Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1941, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV

    Alfred married Clarice Isabelle DAVIS 22 Mar 1941, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Clarice (daughter of Pearley DAVIS and Effie WEEKLEY) was born 2 Oct 1916, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV; died 9 May 1964, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ronald Eugene BRITTON was born 27 Jul 1941, Tyler Co, WV; died 9 Aug 1941, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Jack Dean BRITTON was born 26 Mar 1943; died Oct 1973.
    3. Connie Sue BRITTON was born 27 Mar 1944, Tyler Co, WV; died 5 Sep 2001.
    4. Living
    5. Violet M. "Purple" BRITTON was born 5 Mar 1947, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV; died 23 Oct 2012, Vienna, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.
    6. Velma Kay BRITTON was born 5 May 1947, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV; died 7 Apr 2015, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.
    7. Living
    8. Living
    9. Princess Lynn "P. L." BRITTON was born 26 Oct 1954; died 2 Apr 1999; was buried , Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Henry BRITTON was born 18 Jun 1877, Wick, Tyler Co, WV (son of Jarrett BRITTON and Eliza Ann PYLES); died 27 Oct 1926, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Meade District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    James married Emma Elizabeth "Lizzie" GRAY 5 Apr 1905, Tyler Co, WV. Emma (daughter of Walter GRAY and Rebecca Evelyn BELLEVILLE) was born 15 May 1886, Tyler Co, WV; died 10 Sep 1963, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Emma Elizabeth "Lizzie" GRAY was born 15 May 1886, Tyler Co, WV (daughter of Walter GRAY and Rebecca Evelyn BELLEVILLE); died 10 Sep 1963, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV
    • Residence: 1905, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1927, 1934, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given as Tyler County in 1905 and 1927 marriage records, but as Doddridge County in 1934 marriage record.

    Notes:

    1920 Census, Ritchie County, WV (Clay District, City of Pennsboro), enumerated Feb 1920:
    J. H. Britton, 43, occupation laborer in oil fields; wife Emma, 37; dau Esther, 14; son Gale, 11; son Asa, 7; dau Ina, 3.

    Children:
    1. Esther Leotta BRITTON was born 28 Jan 1906, Tyler Co, WV; died 25 Jul 1994, Marietta, Washington Co, OH.
    2. Gail BRITTON was born 8 Jul 1908, Meadville, Tyler Co, WV; died 22 Dec 1981; was buried , Locust Hill Cemetery, Chester, Hancock Co, WV.
    3. Asa Donzil BRITTON was born 30 Mar 1912, Plum Run, Tyler Co, WV; died 26 Jan 1977; was buried , Columbiana County Memorial Park, Calcutta, Columbiana Co, OH.
    4. Ina Gertrude BRITTON was born Apr 1916, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 14 Mar 1998; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.
    5. 1. Alfred Leroy BRITTON was born 3 Feb 1920, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 20 Jun 1975; was buried , Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, Tyler Co, WV.
    6. Louise Florence BRITTON was born 8 Mar 1924, Ritchie Co, WV; died 31 Dec 2002, Marietta, Washington Co, OH; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery (North) (aka Arlington), Rt 2 N of Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jarrett BRITTON was born Nov 1846, Virginia (son of Gustavus S. BRITTON and Elizabeth MUSGRAVE); died 1911; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1900, Meade District, Tyler Co, WV

    Notes:

    Spelling of name has also appeared as "Jarret" (1850 Census), "Jarett" (death record of wife), and "Jarrot" (death record of son).

    Jarrett married Eliza Ann PYLES 1 Sep 1872, Tyler Co, WV. Eliza (daughter of Tilghman PYLES and Mary A. MUSGRAVE) was born 22 Mar 1852, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 19 Apr 1932, Wick, Tyler Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Eliza Ann PYLES was born 22 Mar 1852, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (daughter of Tilghman PYLES and Mary A. MUSGRAVE); died 19 Apr 1932, Wick, Tyler Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Meade District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Meade District, Tyler Co, WV

    Notes:

    Last name given as Piles in marriage record, as Pyles in death record, and as Pyle in death record of son.

    Children:
    1. John Rector BRITTON was born 11 Aug 1875, Tyler Co, WV; died 4 Jun 1949, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.
    2. 2. James Henry BRITTON was born 18 Jun 1877, Wick, Tyler Co, WV; died 27 Oct 1926, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Oscar M. BRITTON was born Oct 1879, Tyler Co, WV.
    4. Artie May BRITTON was born 31 Jan 1882; died Mar 1963.
    5. Leman BRITTON was born 1884; died 1946; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.
    6. Jamima J. "Mimie" BRITTON was born Jul 1886, Tyler Co, WV.
    7. Ventia Belle BRITTON was born Sep 1887.
    8. William Stewart BRITTON was born Nov 1890.

  3. 6.  Walter GRAY was born CA 1849, Washington Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: 1876, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Walter married Rebecca Evelyn BELLEVILLE 17 Feb 1876, Tyler Co, WV. Rebecca was born CA 1855, Belmont Co, OH. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca Evelyn BELLEVILLE was born CA 1855, Belmont Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1876, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Ella May GRAY was born May 1877, Ritchie Co, WV; died 1963; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.
    2. 3. Emma Elizabeth "Lizzie" GRAY was born 15 May 1886, Tyler Co, WV; died 10 Sep 1963, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Gustavus S. BRITTON was born Aug 1818, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (son of Wilson BRITTON and Jane WADE); died 19 Mar 1904; was buried , Sims Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Co C, 6th W.Va. Inf, Civil War
    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, Ravenswood District, Jackson Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Reedy District, Wirt Co, WV

    Gustavus married Elizabeth MUSGRAVE 14 Mar 1847. Elizabeth (daughter of David B. MUSGRAVE and Mary E. "Polly" JONES) was born Nov 1826; died 1909; was buried , Sims Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth MUSGRAVE was born Nov 1826 (daughter of David B. MUSGRAVE and Mary E. "Polly" JONES); died 1909; was buried , Sims Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, Ravenswood District, Jackson Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Reedy District, Wirt Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as Nov 1826, although some researchers report it as Oct 27 1826.

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    Gustavis Britton, 31, farmer; Elizabeth, 22; Minerva, 9; Elvian, 4; Jarret, 3; John, 2. All born in Virginia.

    1860 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    Gustavious Britton, 41, farmer; E (female), 32; M (female), 20; C A (female), 15: Jarret, 14; John, 12; E J (female), 11; Albert, 5; B S (male), 3. All born in Virginia.

    No entry was found for this family in the 1870 Census.

    1880 Census, Jackson Co, WV (Ravenswood District), enumerated on Jun 19 1880:
    G. S. Britten, 63, b. Pa, farmer; wife Elizabeth, 53, b. (W)Va; son Stewart, 21; son Joseph W, 11; son James M, 7.

    1900 Census, Wirt Co, WV (Reedy District), enumerated on Jun 28 1900:
    Gustavus Britton, 81, b. Aug 1818 in (W)Va, married 52 yrs; wife Elizabeth, 73, b. Nov 1826, mother of 8 children (6 still living); son James, 25, b. Jun 1874, farmer.

    Children:
    1. 4. Jarrett BRITTON was born Nov 1846, Virginia; died 1911; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.
    2. John Wade BRITTON was born CA 1848, Virginia.
    3. Eliza Jane BRITTON was born Jun 1850; died 17 Jul 1905, Wirt Co, WV.
    4. David W. BRITTON was born Aug 1852; died Apr 1853, Middle Island, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    5. Albert Leonard BRITTON was born CA 1855.
    6. Benjamin Stewart BRITTON was born Jun 1858, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    7. Joseph Wesley BRITTON was born 12 Jul 1869, Doddridge Co, WV; died 8 May 1950, Ravenswood, Jackson Co, WV; was buried , Wilding Cemetery, Wilding, Jackson Co, WV.
    8. James Morgan BRITTON was born Jun 1874; died 9 Nov 1957, Reedy, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Sims Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV.

  3. 10.  Tilghman PYLES was born 8 Nov 1824, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1904.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1870, 1880, Meade District, Tyler Co, WV

    Tilghman married Mary A. MUSGRAVE. Mary was born CA 1825. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary A. MUSGRAVE was born CA 1825.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, Meade District, Tyler Co, WV

    Children:
    1. David Marion PYLES was born 10 May 1847, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 27 Jan 1931, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Cabin Run Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Nancy Jane PYLES was born 12 Apr 1849, Wadestown, Monongalia Co, WV; died 1886.
    3. 5. Eliza Ann PYLES was born 22 Mar 1852, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 19 Apr 1932, Wick, Tyler Co, WV; was buried , Wick Cemetery, Wick, Tyler Co, WV.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Wilson BRITTON was born 1765; died Aug 1851; was buried , Dunkard Ridge, Monongalia Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Presbyterian minister, farmer
    • Residence: FORMERLY, Winchester, VA
    • Census: 1850, Monongalia Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Census:
    in household of son George

    Died:
    at the home of his son Horatio

    Wilson married Jane WADE CA 1806. Jane (daughter of George WADE, Jr. and Nancy Ann HOWARD) was born CA 1787; died Bef Sep 1849. [Group Sheet]


  2. 17.  Jane WADE was born CA 1787 (daughter of George WADE, Jr. and Nancy Ann HOWARD); died Bef Sep 1849.

    Notes:

    Jane Wade was Wilson Britton's second wife. He had raised a family with his first wife near Winchester, Virginia before moving to Monongalia County. Three of his brothers reportedly crossed the mountains with him, but they did not settle in the same immediate vicinity.

    1810 Census, Monongalia County, Virginia:
    Household of Wilson Britton (#212 on the list): 1 white male btwn 26 and 44 yrs old; 1 white female btwn 10 and 15 yrs old; and 3 white females under 10 yrs old.

    1820 Census, Monongalia County, Virginia (Western Section):
    Household of Wilson Britton: 3 males under 10; 1 male 10-16; 1 male over 45; 1 female under 10; 1 female 26-45.

    1850 Census, Monongalia County, Virginia:
    Wilson Britton 78 years old farmer (born in) Virginia (year born?: 1772)
    Horatio Britton 30 years old farmer Virginia (born 1820)
    Elizabeth 25 years old "N/R": not read or write (born 1825)
    John W. 7 years old PA (born 1843)
    Edah 5 years old VA (born 1845)
    Andrew O. 3 years old VA (born 1847)
    Asberry S. one month VA (born 1850)

    Children:
    1. George Wade BRITTON was born CA 1814, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 22 Nov 1878, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Nancy Ann BRITTON was born CA 1815, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 8 Jan 1879, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 8. Gustavus S. BRITTON was born Aug 1818, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 19 Mar 1904; was buried , Sims Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV.
    4. Horatio BRITTON was born 3 May 1820, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 14 Feb 1897; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. John H. W. BRITTON was born CA 1827, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 12 May 1877, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Jerusha BRITTON

  3. 18.  David B. MUSGRAVE was born 12 May 1785, Paw Paw District, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (son of Elijah MUSGRAVE and Basheba MUSGRAVE); died 1 Nov 1865, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1860, Arnettsville (Morgantown), Monongalia Co, WV

    David married Mary E. "Polly" JONES 10 Nov 1808, Monongalia Co, (W)VA. Mary (daughter of Joshua JONES and Jane MCMULLEN) was born 19 Feb 1792, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1836, Everettville, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 19.  Mary E. "Polly" JONES was born 19 Feb 1792, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (daughter of Joshua JONES and Jane MCMULLEN); died 1836, Everettville, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Burial: Ballah Cemetery, Grant Town, Marion Co, WV

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Atlghough what appears to be her original gravestone is located at the Musgrave Cemetery. There is another marker, a cenotaph, for her and her and her parents and siblngs at Ballah Cemetery in Grant Town, Marion County.

    Children:
    1. Jane "Jenny" MUSGRAVE was born 10 Sep 1809, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 20 Jan 1868, Monongalia Co, WV.
    2. Bashaba MUSGRAVE was born 28 May 1811, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 2 Sep 1898; was buried , Cabin Run Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. John Jones MUSGRAVE was born 23 Jan 1813, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 28 Dec 1903, Monongalia Co, WV.
    4. Elijah MUSGRAVE was born 4 May 1815; died 7 Oct 1885, Marion Co, WV.
    5. Benjamin B. MUSGRAVE was born Jan 1819, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1905, Union District, Upshur Co, WV.
    6. William MUSGRAVE was born 15 Feb 1819.
    7. Hannah MUSGRAVE was born 15 Jan 1821; died 6 Aug 1829.
    8. Prudence MUSGRAVE was born 12 Nov 1822; died 20 Jul 1829.
    9. Mary Ann MUSGRAVE was born 30 Sep 1824.
    10. 9. Elizabeth MUSGRAVE was born Nov 1826; died 1909; was buried , Sims Cemetery, Wirt Co, WV.
    11. Moses MUSGRAVE was born 2 Dec 1827; died 20 Nov 1912, Rivesville, Marion Co, WV.
    12. David MUSGRAVE was born 1829; died 1829.


Generation: 6

  1. 34.  George WADE, Jr. was born 18 Sep 1759 (son of George WADE, Sr. and Anna Arah Wade BROOK); died 30 Oct 1842, Monongalia Co, (W)VA.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    A birth date of Sep 15 1760 has also been reported.

    George married Nancy Ann HOWARD CA 1787. Nancy was born CA 1764. [Group Sheet]


  2. 35.  Nancy Ann HOWARD was born CA 1764.
    Children:
    1. 17. Jane WADE was born CA 1787; died Bef Sep 1849.

  3. 36.  Elijah MUSGRAVE was born 1750, Chester Co, PA (son of Moses MUSGRAVE and Elizabeth ___); died 1854, Grant District, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Revolutionary War

    Notes:

    According to a Wilmington monthly Quaker meeting, on July 16, 1777, Elijah Musgrave was disowned by the Quaker society: "Hath so far erred as to remove to a distant part without taking the advice of friends and without a certificate, and accomplished his marriage before a magistrate to his first cousin." From this it can be concluded that the maiden name of his wife Basheba was probably also Musgrave, but there is no indication in those records as to exactly who her father was.

    Elijah married Basheba MUSGRAVE CA 1767. Basheba (daughter of John MUSGRAVE) was born CA 1750, Chester Co, PA; died CA 1852, Grant District, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 37.  Basheba MUSGRAVE was born CA 1750, Chester Co, PA (daughter of John MUSGRAVE); died CA 1852, Grant District, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. Job "John" MUSGRAVE was born 12 Mar 1784, Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1814, Norfolk, VA.
    2. 18. David B. MUSGRAVE was born 12 May 1785, Paw Paw District, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1 Nov 1865, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV.

  5. 38.  Joshua JONES was born 1773, Baltimore, MD; died Nov 1813, Sacketts Harbor, Livingston Co, NY; was buried , Ballah Cemetery, Grant Town, Marion Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: War of 1812

    Joshua married Jane MCMULLEN. Jane was born 1775; died 1 Jul 1851; was buried , Ballah Cemetery, Grant Town, Marion Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 39.  Jane MCMULLEN was born 1775; died 1 Jul 1851; was buried , Ballah Cemetery, Grant Town, Marion Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. 19. Mary E. "Polly" JONES was born 19 Feb 1792, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1836, Everettville, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Musgrave Cemetery, McFarlands Run, Arnettsville, Monongalia Co, WV.
    2. Prudence JONES was born 8 Sep 1809; died 22 Jan 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Eddy Cemetery, Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.