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  1. 1.  Living (son of Living and Living).

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Living (son of Delbert Ray ASH and Grace Olive POWELL).

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Living (daughter of Glenn Dean JONES and Linda Lou DOTSON).
    Children:
    1. 1. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Delbert Ray ASH was born 26 Nov 1934, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Lawrence Ray ASH and Delsie Minerva ROBEY).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1954, 1964, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 2019, 2022, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV

    Delbert married Grace Olive POWELL 30 Jan 1954, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV. Grace (daughter of Harvey Galen POWELL and Wanda Blanche HILL) was born 30 Jul 1936, Chester, Hancock Co, WV; died 16 Jan 2022, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Grace Olive POWELL was born 30 Jul 1936, Chester, Hancock Co, WV (daughter of Harvey Galen POWELL and Wanda Blanche HILL); died 16 Jan 2022, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge County High School (1954)
    • Occupation: bus driver for Doddridge County Schools (retired)
    • Residence: Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: Bristol, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Buckeye Community, near Salem, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1950, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1954, 1964, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 2. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living

  3. 6.  Glenn Dean JONES was born 19 Mar 1934, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV (son of Sherman Cleveland JONES and Lenna Dell JEFFRIES); died 26 Nov 2012, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: U.S. Army (honorably discharged in 1962)
    • Occupation: J. P. Edmisten, Rutherford Trucking, Norman Jackson Trucking
    • Residence: Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1957, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV

    Glenn married Linda Lou DOTSON 20 May 1957, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV. Linda (daughter of Homer Kenneth DOTSON and Marie M. DOTSON) was born 24 Apr 1938, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Sep 2021, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Linda Lou DOTSON was born 24 Apr 1938, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of Homer Kenneth DOTSON and Marie M. DOTSON); died 18 Sep 2021, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: secretary at Doddridge County High School
    • Residence: Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. 3. Living
    3. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lawrence Ray ASH was born 29 Jun 1909, Riggins Run, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Ira Playford ASH and Sarah Catherine UNDERWOOD); died 17 Jul 1983, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1933, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV

    Lawrence married Delsie Minerva ROBEY 23 Dec 1933, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV. Delsie (daughter of James A. ROBEY and Frena L. HARBERT) was born 24 Jul 1913, Harrison Co, WV; died 19 Nov 2002; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Delsie Minerva ROBEY was born 24 Jul 1913, Harrison Co, WV (daughter of James A. ROBEY and Frena L. HARBERT); died 19 Nov 2002; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1933, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 4. Delbert Ray ASH was born 26 Nov 1934, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Jo Ann ASH was born 21 Oct 1937, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Feb 2022, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 10.  Harvey Galen POWELL was born 13 Mar 1906, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Elkanah Pendleton POWELL and Olive Jane "Ollie" HUSTEAD); died 3 Jan 1964, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910 20 30 40 50, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: blacksmith
    • Occupation: 1940; tin mill worker
    • Occupation: 1950; blacksmith for carbon manufacturer

    Harvey married Wanda Blanche HILL 4 Dec 1929, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. Wanda (daughter of Naza Anzen HILL and Grace Opal FORD) was born 17 Aug 1910, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Feb 1938, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Wanda Blanche HILL was born 17 Aug 1910, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of Naza Anzen HILL and Grace Opal FORD); died 15 Feb 1938, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, 1920, 1930, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    Death date on headstone is 1940. But death record shows it to be Jan 23 1939. Her husband was widowed in the 1940 Census, enumerated in April of that year.

    Children:
    1. Harry Galen POWELL was born 13 Dec 1933, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV; died 19 Feb 2016, Massillon, Stark Co, OH; was buried , Sunset Hills Burial Park & Memory Gardens, Canton, Stark Co, OH.
    2. 5. Grace Olive POWELL was born 30 Jul 1936, Chester, Hancock Co, WV; died 16 Jan 2022, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

  5. 12.  Sherman Cleveland JONES was born 12 Aug 1884, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV (son of Marshall M. JONES and Mary Katherine ELDER); died 20 Apr 1944, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Sherman married Lenna Dell JEFFRIES. Lenna (daughter of Walter JEFFRIES and Janie KIRKPATRICK) was born 14 Sep 1908, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 4 Jul 1996. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lenna Dell JEFFRIES was born 14 Sep 1908, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV (daughter of Walter JEFFRIES and Janie KIRKPATRICK); died 4 Jul 1996.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Opal Virginia JONES was born 14 Jan 1924, West Virginia; died 11 Dec 1996, Marietta, Washington Co, OH; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Ray Cleveland JONES was born 17 Jun 1926, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 10 Dec 2017, Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Russell Verge JONES was born 25 Apr 1928, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 29 Apr 2011, Marietta, Washington Co, OH; was buried , Riverview Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.
    4. Encil JONES was born 31 Dec 1929, Ritchie Co, WV; died 11 Jan 1998; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Donna Lee JONES was born 24 Jan 1932, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 15 Oct 1995, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. 6. Glenn Dean JONES was born 19 Mar 1934, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 26 Nov 2012, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" JONES was born 24 May 1936, Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. Erma Jean JONES was born 2 May 1938, Ritchie Co, WV.
    9. Living
    10. Living

  7. 14.  Homer Kenneth DOTSON was born 10 Aug 1913 (son of George Albert DOTSON and Ina Florence FLEMING); died 14 Feb 1983; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV

    Homer married Marie M. DOTSON 9 Oct 1935, Ritchie Co, WV. Marie (daughter of Thomas Jefferson DOTSON and June TAYLOR) was born 28 Jun 1912, Ritchie Co, WV; died 9 Apr 2000, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Marie M. DOTSON was born 28 Jun 1912, Ritchie Co, WV (daughter of Thomas Jefferson DOTSON and June TAYLOR); died 9 Apr 2000, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Postmaster at Toll Gate (28 yrs)
    • Residence: Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Cabin Run

    Children:
    1. 7. Linda Lou DOTSON was born 24 Apr 1938, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Sep 2021, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
    2. Bonnie Lee DOTSON was born 31 Aug 1945, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Feb 2007; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Roger D. "Doc" DOTSON was born 9 Apr 1947, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV; died 4 May 2004, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Ira Playford ASH was born Apr 1886 (son of James Harvey ASH and Louisa Belle BATES); died 1963; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1957, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV

    Ira married Sarah Catherine UNDERWOOD. Sarah (daughter of Freeman UNDERWOOD and Mary Jane SMITH) was born 19 May 1891; died 20 May 1961, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 17.  Sarah Catherine UNDERWOOD was born 19 May 1891 (daughter of Freeman UNDERWOOD and Mary Jane SMITH); died 20 May 1961, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 8. Lawrence Ray ASH was born 29 Jun 1909, Riggins Run, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Jul 1983, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.
    2. Ruth Virginia ASH was born 12 Aug 1911; died 5 May 1918; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

  3. 18.  James A. ROBEY was born CA 1873, Harrison Co, WV (son of Thomas Jefferson ROBEY and Minerva ASH).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1895, Harrison Co, WV

    James married Frena L. HARBERT 22 Dec 1895, Harrison Co, WV. Frena (daughter of Seth S. HARBERT and Sarah Elizabeth ___) was born CA 1878, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 19.  Frena L. HARBERT was born CA 1878, Harrison Co, WV (daughter of Seth S. HARBERT and Sarah Elizabeth ___).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1895, Harrison Co, WV

    Children:
    1. James Clark ROBEY was born 25 Apr 1908, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 9. Delsie Minerva ROBEY was born 24 Jul 1913, Harrison Co, WV; died 19 Nov 2002; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.

  5. 20.  Elkanah Pendleton POWELL was born 16 Jan 1844, Taylor Co, (W)VA (son of Ralph Morrow POWELL and Rocksalina WILLIAMS); died 4 Jul 1926, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Wolverton Cemetery (aka Powell or new Victory), Waldo Run, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Occupation: FORMERLY; proprietor of Grant House Hotel in West Union
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1865, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1870, Allegany Co, MD
    • Occupation: 1870; tannery worker
    • Census: 1880, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given as Preston County in death record, but as Taylor County in borth marriage records.

    Occupation:
    Local news item, "West Union Herald," Thursday, Dec 14 1916, in its entirety:
    "Captain E. P. Powell, formerly proprietor of the Grant House in this town, was here several days last week as a witness."

    Elkanah married Olive Jane "Ollie" HUSTEAD 21 Jul 1902, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Olive (daughter of John HUSTEAD and Elizabeth GATRELL) was born 14 Jun 1865, Tyler Co, WV; died 23 Jan 1939, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Wolverton Cemetery (aka Powell or new Victory), Waldo Run, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 21.  Olive Jane "Ollie" HUSTEAD was born 14 Jun 1865, Tyler Co, WV (daughter of John HUSTEAD and Elizabeth GATRELL); died 23 Jan 1939, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Wolverton Cemetery (aka Powell or new Victory), Waldo Run, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1900; proprietor of boarding house
    • Residence: 1902, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Age in death record given as 74y 7m 9d, which calculates to a birth date of Jun 14 1864. But birth record states Jun 14 1865.

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Town of West Union), enumerated on Jun 5 1900:
    Ollie Hustead, 34, b. Jun 1865, single, occupation boarding house; sister Lieu Payton, 32, b. Jan 1868, married 18 yrs, mother of 6 children (4 still living); niece Gay Payton, 7, b. Dec 1872; niece Alice Payton, 5, b. Apr 1895; niece Elizabeth Payton, 3, b. Feb 1897; nephew Paul Payton, 1, b. Jul 1898.
    The remainder of the household occupants were listed as boarders:
    Columbus Davisson, 47, b. Jan 1853, single, day laborer; William P. Shaw, 39, b. Nov 1860 in Pennsylvania, single, carpenter; Daniel J. Reich, 23, b. Dec 1876, single, stone cutter; Howard Lamb, 23, b. May 1877, single, day laborer; Erl S. Langfitt, 31, b. May 1869, single, dentist; William G. Hammond, 21, b. Feb 1879, single, helper in wholesale; Luther B. Davison, 19, b. Oct 1880, single, blacksmith; William H. Markey, 18, b. Sep 1881 in Ohio, single, salesman (general); Bruce B. Smith, 23, b. Dec 1876, single, clothing salesman; Oder Bevin, 18, b. Mar 1882 in Ohio, single, tailor.
    All born in West Virginia unless indicated otherwise.

    1910 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Grant District), enumerated on Apr 26 1910:
    Alcana P. Powell, 66, farmer, married 7 yrs (2nd marriage); wife Olive Jane, 44, married 2 yrs (1st marriage), mother of 1 child (still living); son Harvy G, 4; servant Fay Ball, 17, single.

    Children:
    1. 10. Harvey Galen POWELL was born 13 Mar 1906, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Jan 1964, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

  7. 22.  Naza Anzen HILL was born 1 Jul 1881, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Isaac HILL and Martha L. ROMINE); died 24 Jun 1927, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Naza married Grace Opal FORD 24 Dec 1905. Grace (daughter of James W. FORD and Elsie Jane MOWRY) was born 24 Jun 1888, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Jun 1932, Morgansville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 23.  Grace Opal FORD was born 24 Jun 1888, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of James W. FORD and Elsie Jane MOWRY); died 4 Jun 1932, Morgansville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Wayne Jess HILL was born 20 Nov 1907, Morgansville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Jan 1973, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Ralph William HILL was born 18 Feb 1909, Flint, Doddridge Co, WV; died Jul 1987; was buried , Grandview Cemetery, Florence, Washington Co, PA.
    3. 11. Wanda Blanche HILL was born 17 Aug 1910, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Feb 1938, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Juanita Mae "Netie" HILL was born 20 Nov 1918, Morgansville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Feb 2004; was buried , Wolverton Cemetery (aka Powell or new Victory), Waldo Run, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Waveline Grace HILL was born 30 May 1920; died 30 May 2019, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.

  9. 24.  Marshall M. JONES was born 24 Apr 1850 (son of Keener B. JONES and Mary B. RICHARDS); died 14 Apr 1932, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Name on marker: Marshal Jones. No dates.

    Marshall married Mary Katherine ELDER 6 Jan 1873, Ritchie Co, WV. Mary (daughter of Jonathan ELDER and Mahala J. ___) was born Oct 1856. [Group Sheet]


  10. 25.  Mary Katherine ELDER was born Oct 1856 (daughter of Jonathan ELDER and Mahala J. ___).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Ritchie County, WV (Clay District), enumerated on Jun 12 1900:
    Marshall M. Jones, age 50, b. Apr 1850, married 28 yrs; wife Mary C, age 43, b. Oct 1856, mother of 13 children, 8 still living; son Scott, age 22, b. Feb 1878; son Kener B, age 20, b. Mar 1880; son Sherman, age 16, b. Aug 1884; son Lafayette, age 14, b. Jan 1886; son Benjamin L, age 10, b. Oct 1889; son John, age 7, b. Jul 1892; dau Mahala J, age 5, b. Feb 1895; dau Mary E, age 1, b. Oct 1889 (1888?); cousin Rosy, age 14, b. Jun 1885; mother Mahala J, age 71, b. Mar 1829, mother of 3 children, one still living.

    Children:
    1. William Scott JONES was born 2 Feb 1878; died 18 Dec 1969; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. Keener B. JONES was born 24 Mar 1882, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 14 Feb 1950, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. 12. Sherman Cleveland JONES was born 12 Aug 1884, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 20 Apr 1944, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Marshall Lafayette JONES was born 4 Jan 1886; died 20 Feb 1961, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Benjamin Lonzo JONES was born 21 Oct 1889; died Jun 1973; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. John JONES was born Jul 1892.
    7. Mahala J. JONES was born 26 Jan 1894, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 15 Jan 1947, Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. Mary E. JONES was born Oct 1898.

  11. 26.  Walter JEFFRIES was born 5 Aug 1880, Ritchie Co, WV (son of George Washington JEFFRIES and Nancy CROSS); died 4 Mar 1978; was buried , Gnats Run Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, 1920, 1930, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1930, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date in SSDI is Aug 5 1881. But his headstone shows it as Aug 5 1880, while the 1900 Census has June 1880. Birthplace given as Buzzard, Ritchie County, in daughter Lenna's birth record, but as Beason, Ritchie County, in daughter Cecil's birth record.

    Walter married Janie KIRKPATRICK 28 Oct 1903, Ritchie Co, WV. Janie (daughter of Joe KIRKPATRICK and Samantha OWENS) was born May 1882, Tyler Co, WV; died 30 Jul 1930, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  12. 27.  Janie KIRKPATRICK was born May 1882, Tyler Co, WV (daughter of Joe KIRKPATRICK and Samantha OWENS); died 30 Jul 1930, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Identified in death record, in daughter's marriage record, and in two daughters' birth records as Janie Kirkpatrick, but in son James' death record and her own marriage record states Jane Patrick.

    Birth:
    Birthplace given as McKim, Tyler County, in daughter Lenna's birth record, but as Wick, Tyler County, in daughter Cecil's birth record.

    Children:
    1. Ernest JEFFRIES was born CA 1904.
    2. Fanie JEFFRIES was born 11 Sep 1906, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 19 Jun 2004, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Gnats Run Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. 13. Lenna Dell JEFFRIES was born 14 Sep 1908, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 4 Jul 1996.
    4. Cecil JEFFRIES was born 2 Feb 1910, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 2 Aug 2002, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Ruby Evelyn JEFFRIES was born 14 Apr 1912, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 1 Jun 1993, Cambridge, Guernsey Co, OH.
    6. Robert W. JEFFRIES was born 11 Dec 1916, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 23 Jan 1945, Luxembourg; was buried , Luxembourg American Cemetery, near Hamm, Luxembourg.
    7. James JEFFRIES was born 1919; died 17 Dec 1922, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. Ralph JEFFRIES was born 8 Sep 1922, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 11 Apr 1945; was buried , Luxembourg American Cemetery, near Hamm, Luxembourg.
    9. Olive Lucille JEFFRIES was born 5 Mar 1925, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 28 Jan 2006.

  13. 28.  George Albert DOTSON was born 13 Nov 1878, Buck Run, near Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV (son of Marshall L. DOTSON and Mary Elizabeth DOTSON); died 14 Jan 1942, Buck Run, near Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, 1900, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    George married Ina Florence FLEMING 16 Jan 1910, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV. Ina (daughter of John D. FLEMING and Frances J. BURTON) was born 20 Sep 1889, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Feb 1968; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  14. 29.  Ina Florence FLEMING was born 20 Sep 1889, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of John D. FLEMING and Frances J. BURTON); died 12 Feb 1968; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 14. Homer Kenneth DOTSON was born 10 Aug 1913; died 14 Feb 1983; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Clifford Vernon DOTSON was born 17 Jun 1923, Buck Run, near Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 26 Dec 2006, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

  15. 30.  Thomas Jefferson DOTSON was born 3 Jan 1869 (son of Hiram Sears DOTSON and Melvina POOL); died 5 Apr 1958; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1934, 1945, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV

    Thomas married June TAYLOR 14 Nov 1908, Ritchie Co, WV. June was born 1 Jun 1889; died 3 Nov 1921; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  16. 31.  June TAYLOR was born 1 Jun 1889; died 3 Nov 1921; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Cecil K. DOTSON was born CA 1910, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Carl DOTSON was born CA 1911.
    3. 15. Marie M. DOTSON was born 28 Jun 1912, Ritchie Co, WV; died 9 Apr 2000, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Mabel Blanche DOTSON was born 20 Feb 1914, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV; died 24 Jul 1984, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Mt. Olive Cemetery, Jarvisville Rd, Tichenal, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. Mildred Waneta DOTSON was born 18 Mar 1916, Ritchie Co, WV; died 22 Jan 1995, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Clarence Edward DOTSON was born 2 Nov 1921, Petroleum, Ritchie Co, WV; died 10 Nov 1948, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  James Harvey ASH was born 17 Apr 1857 (son of John H. ASH and Mahala Jane FERRELL); died 2 Oct 1934, Lamberts Run, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    James married Louisa Belle BATES CA 1885. Louisa (daughter of Notley S. BATES and Laura Frances SWIGER) was born 28 Mar 1868, Harrison Co, WV; died 25 Mar 1938, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 33.  Louisa Belle BATES was born 28 Mar 1868, Harrison Co, WV (daughter of Notley S. BATES and Laura Frances SWIGER); died 25 Mar 1938, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Eagle District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 16. Ira Playford ASH was born Apr 1886; died 1963; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Elman C. ASH was born Jan 1888, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Notley R. ASH was born Apr 1890.
    4. Laura Esther ASH was born 29 Mar 1892, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Dec 1957, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. Rymer R. ASH was born Mar 1894.
    6. Lula Virtie ASH was born 23 Nov 1896, Center Point, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Jan 1982.
    7. Ranza Burton ASH was born 26 Jan 1899, Roberts, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Nov 1957, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    8. Lona Doretha ASH was born 7 Feb 1902, Roberts, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1 Jan 1934, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 34.  Freeman UNDERWOOD was born 15 Apr 1851, Doddridge Co, (W)VA (son of John A. UNDERWOOD and Catherine YEATER); died 16 Jun 1929, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Underwood Cemetery, Rt 23, Ashley, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1870, 1910, 1920, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in death record as Apr 15 1851. But age 6 in 1860 Census, between siblings Nancy (age 8) and Valentine (ag 4), would put his birth in about 1854.
    But in 1870 Census, he was age 19, older than siblings Nancy (17) and Valentine (13), making the 1851 birth date correct.

    Freeman married Mary Jane SMITH 20 Apr 1882, Doddridge Co, WV. Mary (daughter of Hiram SMITH and Sarah Ann DOAK) was born CA 1852; died 1914; was buried , Underwood Cemetery, Rt 23, Ashley, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 35.  Mary Jane SMITH was born CA 1852 (daughter of Hiram SMITH and Sarah Ann DOAK); died 1914; was buried , Underwood Cemetery, Rt 23, Ashley, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date on headstone is 1850, but she was age 18 in 1870 Census.

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (McClellan District):
    Freeman Underwood, age/birth illegible, married 18 yrs; wife Mary J, age/birth illegible, mother of 6 children (5 still living); dau Bertha, 16, b. Jun 1883; son Hiram, 15, b. Sep 1884; son James, 13, b. Oct 1886; son Lawrence, 11, b. Sep 1888; dau Sarah C, 9, b. May 1891.

    1910 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (McClellan District), enumerated on Apr 20 1910:
    Freeman Underwood, 61, farmer, married 28 yrs; wife Mary J, 39, mother of 6 children (5 still living); son Hiram, 25, single; son James, 23, single; son Lawrence, 21, single; granddaughter Dosha, 8.

    1920 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (McClellan District), enumerated on Jan 14 1920:
    Freman Underwood, 70, widowed; son Laurance, 30, married; wife (sic) Teva, 21; dau (sic) Leona, 2 yr 2 mo.

    Children:
    1. Bertha UNDERWOOD was born 18 Jun 1883, Eagle Mills, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Jan 1966, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. Hiram UNDERWOOD was born Sep 1884; died 16 Dec 1962, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.
    3. James O. UNDERWOOD was born 26 Oct 1886; died 23 Jun 1952, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Underwood Cemetery, Rt 23, Ashley, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Lawrence UNDERWOOD was born 5 Sep 1888, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 May 1961, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Underwood Cemetery, Rt 23, Ashley, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 17. Sarah Catherine UNDERWOOD was born 19 May 1891; died 20 May 1961, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

  5. 36.  Thomas Jefferson ROBEY was born 4 Mar 1841, Harrison Co, (W)VA (son of Jeremiah Henderson ROBEY and Charlotte Harbert GRIFFIN); died 15 Apr 1911, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1868, Harrison Co, WV

    Thomas married Minerva ASH 17 Feb 1868, Doddridge Co, WV. Minerva (daughter of Thomas ASH and Mahala PYLE) was born 16 May 1851, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 2 Feb 1931, Robey, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 37.  Minerva ASH was born 16 May 1851, Doddridge Co, (W)VA (daughter of Thomas ASH and Mahala PYLE); died 2 Feb 1931, Robey, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1868, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 18. James A. ROBEY was born CA 1873, Harrison Co, WV.

  7. 38.  Seth S. HARBERT was born 3 Jul 1827; died 14 May 1906; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.

    Seth married Sarah Elizabeth ___. Sarah was born 30 Jun 1836; died 1913; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 39.  Sarah Elizabeth ___ was born 30 Jun 1836; died 1913; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. Virginia Afie "Jennie" HARBERT was born 18 Jul 1854, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 27 Dec 1930, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. Luther Shinn HARBERT was born 30 Apr 1869, Wallace, Harrison Co, WV; died 15 Oct 1929, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. Verda B. HARBERT was born 12 Aug 1874; died 18 Apr 1959; was buried , Lumberport Lions Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. 19. Frena L. HARBERT was born CA 1878, Harrison Co, WV.

  9. 40.  Ralph Morrow POWELL was born 16 Oct 1816 (son of Reuben POWELL and Eleanor BAILEY); died 31 Mar 1866; was buried , Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, Wiseman Run, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Ralph married Rocksalina WILLIAMS. Rocksalina was born 3 Sep 1818; died 21 Feb 1900; was buried , Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, Wiseman Run, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  10. 41.  Rocksalina WILLIAMS was born 3 Sep 1818; died 21 Feb 1900; was buried , Victory Baptist Church Cemetery, Wiseman Run, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Sarah Amanda POWELL was born 31 Mar 1840, Taylor Co, (W)VA; died 1 Apr 1924, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. William Edmund POWELL was born CA 1842, Taylor Co, (W)VA.
    3. 20. Elkanah Pendleton POWELL was born 16 Jan 1844, Taylor Co, (W)VA; died 4 Jul 1926, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Wolverton Cemetery (aka Powell or new Victory), Waldo Run, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Martha E. POWELL was born Jun 1847, Taylor Co, (W)VA; died 1926; was buried , Flatwoods Cemetery, Braxton Co, WV.
    5. James Lloyd POWELL was born 1849, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    6. Dexter G. POWELL was born 1851, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 8 May 1931; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    7. Harriet V. POWELL was born CA 1853.
    8. Noma B. POWELL was born CA 1855.
    9. J. B. POWELL was born CA 1859.

  11. 42.  John HUSTEAD was born CA 1806, Harrison Co, (W)VA (son of James HUSTEAD and Elizabeth DAVIS).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Tyler Co, (W)VA
    • Occupation: 1862; farmer
    • Residence: 1862, Tyler Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1880; cooper

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Tyler Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Jul 31 1850:
    John Hustead, 44, farmer, value of real estate $2,000; Lydia, 43; Sarah, 22; Margaret, 19; James, 18, farmer; Elizabeth, 15; Amanda, 12; George, 11; John, 5; William, 2.

    1860 Census, Tyler Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Aug 9 1860:
    John Huisteat, 54, farmer, value of real estate $2,000, value of personal estate $454; Lydia, 53; Elizabeth, 25; George T, 21; Wesley, 16; William G, 13.

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (West Union District), enumerated on Jun 3 1880:
    John Hustead, 74, widowed, cooper; son W. J., 28, single, cooper; dau Olive, 14, housekeeper, attended school within the year. All born in Virginia.
    NOTE: Son W. J. was William G., who had separated from his wife (perhaps common law) Tabitha.

    John married Elizabeth GATRELL 6 Jan 1862, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas GATRELL and Catharine Kittura BAKER) was born CA 1824; died 25 Nov 1878, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  12. 43.  Elizabeth GATRELL was born CA 1824 (daughter of Thomas GATRELL and Catharine Kittura BAKER); died 25 Nov 1878, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 21. Olive Jane "Ollie" HUSTEAD was born 14 Jun 1865, Tyler Co, WV; died 23 Jan 1939, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Wolverton Cemetery (aka Powell or new Victory), Waldo Run, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Ella May HUSTEAD was born 1867, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Oct 1915, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Lou Saunders HUSTEAD was born 1 Jan 1868, Middlebourne, Tyler Co, WV; died 29 Jun 1943, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

  13. 44.  Isaac HILL was born 25 Apr 1833, Bedford Co, PA (son of Jacob HILL and Martha COVALT); died 6 Mar 1910; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1861, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, 1900, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Grant District), enumerated on Jun 23 1880:
    Isaac Hill, 42, farmer; wife Marthy, 35; son Isaah, 18; son Howard, 16; son Isaac, 14; son Westacy, 12; dau Mary M, 10; dau Mandy E, 8; dau Lomie E, 5; dau Elizabeth F, 10 months, b. in Aug.

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as Apr 1834, but date on headstone is Apr 25 1833.

    Isaac married Martha L. ROMINE 14 Dec 1876, Doddridge Co, WV. Martha (daughter of John W. ROMINE and Elizabeth CONLEY) was born 18 Feb 1844, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 19 Jun 1902; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  14. 45.  Martha L. ROMINE was born 18 Feb 1844, Lewis Co, (W)VA (daughter of John W. ROMINE and Elizabeth CONLEY); died 19 Jun 1902; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Lewis Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1876, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, 1900, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Frances "Betty" HILL was born 30 Aug 1879, Doddridge Co, WV; died 27 Oct 1906, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 22. Naza Anzen HILL was born 1 Jul 1881, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jun 1927, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Maggie HILL was born Jul 1883.

  15. 46.  James W. FORD was born 16 Dec 1849, Doddridge Co, (W)VA (son of Albert H. FORD and Rulana DAVIS); died 24 Mar 1924, Salem, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1880; sawmill worker
    • Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV" reports birth & death dates exactly one day earlier than death record. Death record incorrectly reports his mother's name as Dye (who was his grandmother) rather than Davis.

    James married Elsie Jane MOWRY 4 Mar 1875, Doddridge Co, WV. Elsie (daughter of William MOWRY and Margaret Ann SPRINGSTON) was born 3 Jul 1856, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 1918; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  16. 47.  Elsie Jane MOWRY was born 3 Jul 1856, Harrison Co, (W)VA (daughter of William MOWRY and Margaret Ann SPRINGSTON); died 1918; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1875, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1910, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (McClellan District), enumerated on Jun 14 1900:
    James W. Ford, 50, b. Dec 1849, farmer, married 25 yrs; wife Elsie J, 43, b. Jul 1846, married 25 yrs, mother of 12 children (10 still living); son John S, 22, b. Oct 1877, single, teamster; dau Icy C, 18, b. Jul 1880; dau Armeda B, 18, b. Apr 1882; son Elijah W, 16, b. Jun 1883; son Jesse C, 13, b. Sep 1886; dau Gracie O, 11, b. Jun 1888; dau Mettie M, 9, b. Jun 1890; son Earnest L, 7, b. Sep 1892; dau Gurtie E, 5, b. Oct 1894; mother Amanda M, 66, b. Oct 1833, widowed, mother of 1 child (still living); sister Phebee H. (or N.), 25, b. Oct 1874, single. All born in West Virginia except Amanda, born in Pennsylvania (both parents born in New York).
    (NOTE: More accurately, Amanda was James Ford's stepmother, and Phebe (Rulana) was his half-sister.)

    1910 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (McClellan District), enumerated on Apr 25 1910:
    James W. Ford, 60, farmer, married 36 yrs; wife Elsie J, 52, married 36 yrs, mother of 13 children (11 still living); son John S, 32, widowed, occupation driving team in oil fields; son Jesse C, 23, single, farm laborer (home farm); son Ernest L, 17, farm laborer (home farm); dau Gertie E, 15; dau Lura M, 9; stepmother Amanda M, 76, widowed, mother of 1 child (not living); grandson James F, 6; granddau Zellie G, 4. All born in West Virginia except Amanda, born in Pennsylvania (both parents born in New Jersey).

    Children:
    1. Cora A. FORD was born Apr 1876, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1951; was buried , Moscow Cemetery, Latah Co, ID.
    2. John Samuel FORD was born Oct 1877, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1934; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Icie Clarissa FORD was born Jul 1880, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1925; was buried , Big Battle Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Armeda Bell FORD was born 13 Apr 1882, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Nov 1964, Salem, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. William Elisha FORD was born 13 Jun 1884, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Aug 1963, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Doak Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Jesse Cleveland FORD was born 13 Sep 1886, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Feb 1940, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. 23. Grace Opal FORD was born 24 Jun 1888, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Jun 1932, Morgansville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. Metta M. FORD was born 29 Jun 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Feb 1980, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Sand Hill Cemetery, Long Bottom, Meigs Co, OH.
    9. Ernest L. FORD was born Sep 1892, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Oct 1955, New York.
    10. Gertrude E. FORD was born 5 Oct 1894, West Virginia; died 11 Dec 1959, Salem, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    11. James R. FORD was born 9 Sep 1896; died 2 Oct 1898, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    12. Lura Margaret FORD was born 18 Dec 1900, Big Battle (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV.

  17. 48.  Keener B. JONES was born CA 1829, Tyler Co, (W)VA (son of Samuel R. JONES and Ruth ANDERSON); was buried (NO DATES), EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Pvt, Co C, 5th Virginia Cavalry, CSA, Civil War
    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Keener married Mary B. RICHARDS. Mary was born CA 1828. [Group Sheet]


  18. 49.  Mary B. RICHARDS was born CA 1828.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Children:
    1. 24. Marshall M. JONES was born 24 Apr 1850; died 14 Apr 1932, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. John Savannis JONES was born 1853; died 15 Jan 1928, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Gnats Run Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Robert C. JONES was born 1859; died 1922; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Sylvester E. "Festus" JONES was born 11 Oct 1868, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 2 Feb 1959, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  19. 50.  Jonathan ELDER

    Jonathan married Mahala J. ___. [Group Sheet]


  20. 51.  Mahala J. ___
    Children:
    1. 25. Mary Katherine ELDER was born Oct 1856.

  21. 52.  George Washington JEFFRIES was born Jan 1849 (son of William JEFFRIES and Susannah ___); died Bef Jan 1936.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farm laborer
    • Census: 1870, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Age in marriage record would put birth in about 1847, but 1900 Census shows it as Jan 1849, age 51.

    George married Nancy CROSS 25 Apr 1867, Ritchie Co, WV. Nancy (daughter of Nimrod CROSS and Eliza RICHARDS) was born 13 Jan 1845, Ritchie Co, WV; died 26 Jan 1936, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried BEREA CEMETERY. [Group Sheet]


  22. 53.  Nancy CROSS was born 13 Jan 1845, Ritchie Co, WV (daughter of Nimrod CROSS and Eliza RICHARDS); died 26 Jan 1936, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried BEREA CEMETERY.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Mole Hill (now Mountain), Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1870, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as Aug 1848, age 51.

    Children:
    1. Martin L. JEFFRIES was born CA Aug 1869.
    2. Fannie N. JEFFRIES was born 3 May 1873, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 3 Apr 1947, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Cora Ellen JEFFRIES was born 12 Apr 1876; died 11 Nov 1973, Wood Co, WV.
    4. 26. Walter JEFFRIES was born 5 Aug 1880, Ritchie Co, WV; died 4 Mar 1978; was buried , Gnats Run Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Peter M. "Pete" JEFFRIES was born 8 Apr 1883, Ritchie Co, WV; died 1962; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.

  23. 54.  Joe KIRKPATRICK

    Joe married Samantha OWENS. [Group Sheet]


  24. 55.  Samantha OWENS
    Children:
    1. 27. Janie KIRKPATRICK was born May 1882, Tyler Co, WV; died 30 Jul 1930, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , EUB Church Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  25. 56.  Marshall L. DOTSON was born 1844 (son of Thomas J. DOTSON and Ruth GREGG); died 1888; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Co A, 46th Virginia Cav, Civil War (CSA)
    • Census: 1850, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Military:
    The 26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, CSA, was formed in December 1864 by consolidating the 46th and 47th Battalions Virginia Cavalry. The unit served in W. L. Jackson's Brigade and was active in various conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley. It was disbanded during the spring of 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph K. Kesler and Major Henry D. Ruffner were in command.

    Marshall married Mary Elizabeth DOTSON 2 May 1867, Ritchie Co, WV. Mary (daughter of Robert DOTSON and Catherine THOMAS) was born 1849; died 1934; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  26. 57.  Mary Elizabeth DOTSON was born 1849 (daughter of Robert DOTSON and Catherine THOMAS); died 1934; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, 1920, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    In home with son E. J. Dotson. No other household members.

    Children:
    1. Alice G. DOTSON was born Oct 1871, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Charles W. DOTSON was born 10 Apr 1874, Ritchie Co, WV; died 23 Apr 1966, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. 28. George Albert DOTSON was born 13 Nov 1878, Buck Run, near Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 14 Jan 1942, Buck Run, near Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Elias Robert DOTSON was born 28 Jan 1880, Ritchie Co, WV; died Jul 1974; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Ernest Jefferson DOTSON was born 4 Jan 1883; died Dec 1969; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Harvey Howard DOTSON was born 23 Jul 1884, Ritchie Co, WV; died 16 Feb 1941, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery (South), South Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.
    7. Flora May DOTSON was born May 1888, Ritchie Co, WV; died 1982; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.

  27. 58.  John D. FLEMING was born 7 Jul 1851, Doddridge Co, (W)VA (son of Thomas J. FLEMING, Sr. and Cassa Anne TUCKER); died 25 Mar 1936, Mole Hill (now Mountain), Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, 1900, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1916, Mole Hill (now Mountain), Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clay District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date on headstone is 1852.

    John married Frances J. BURTON. Frances (daughter of Thomas W. BURTON and Priscilla Ann BLAND) was born 1862; died Oct 1898, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  28. 59.  Frances J. BURTON was born 1862 (daughter of Thomas W. BURTON and Priscilla Ann BLAND); died Oct 1898, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Children:
    1. Alice FLEMING was born CA 1877; died 25 Jan 1880, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Emma L. FLEMING was born 6 Jan 1879, Doddridge Co, WV; died Bef Apr 1910.
    3. Arthur Herman FLEMING was born 16 Oct 1883, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Jul 1968, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    4. Lucy Ellen FLEMING was born 19 Jan 1886; died 27 Mar 1973; was buried , Middlebourne Cemetery, Middlebourne, Tyler Co, WV.
    5. 29. Ina Florence FLEMING was born 20 Sep 1889, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Feb 1968; was buried , Buck Run (aka Dotson) Cemetery, near Pennsboro (Co Rd 74/9), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Nellie FLEMING was born 19 Mar 1892, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Sep 1965; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Buck Run (Stanley), CR 74/9 at 56/4, Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. Orpha Virginia FLEMING was born 31 Aug 1897, Doddridge Co, WV; died Jun 1975; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  29. 60.  Hiram Sears DOTSON was born 21 Sep 1823, Wood Co, (W)VA (son of Emanuel DOTSON and Hannah SAYRE); died 25 Sep 1899, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Civil War
    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Name given in daughter Mary's obituary as "Harlan," an apparent typographical error.

    Hiram married Melvina POOL 23 Aug 1864, Ritchie Co, WV. Melvina (daughter of Thomas POOL and Anna WALDO) was born 13 Jun 1835, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 12 May 1913; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  30. 61.  Melvina POOL was born 13 Jun 1835, Harrison Co, (W)VA (daughter of Thomas POOL and Anna WALDO); died 12 May 1913; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. Daniel DOTSON
    2. John Wesley DOTSON was born 22 Aug 1865, Ritchie Co, WV; died 8 Dec 1931, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. 30. Thomas Jefferson DOTSON was born 3 Jan 1869; died 5 Apr 1958; was buried , Toll Gate Baptist Church Cemetery, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Anna Belle DOTSON was born 4 Feb 1872, Ritchie Co, WV; died 18 Apr 1930, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.