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Annie Valora HUSK

Annie Valora HUSK

Female 1895 - 1936  (40 years)

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  1. 1.  Annie Valora HUSK was born 25 May 1895, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of George Washington HUSK and Sarah Columbia Lowther REED); died 2 Feb 1936, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    Obituary of husband says she died in 1935, but her obituary shows it as Feb 2 1936, and her headstone also shows it as 1936.

    Annie married Early Savanus GREATHOUSE 1 Jul 1910, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV. Early (son of Sarah Melissa GREATHOUSE) was born 4 Jun 1887, Gilmer Co, WV; died 3 Jul 1965, Auburn, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    1920 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest District):
    Earl G. Greathouse, 32; wife Annie V, 24; son Lawson J, 8; dau Belva A, 5; dau Goldie M, 4 yr 7 mo; son George G. M., 1 yr 5 mo.

    1930 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest District):
    Earl G. Greathouse, 42; wife Anna V, 34; son Lawson J, 18; dau Agnes B, 16; dau Golda M, 13; son Mack G, 11; dau Wanita S, 9 yr 1 mo; dau Freda M, 7 yr 5 mo; son Charles S, 4 yr 1 mo; son James P, 1 yr 4 mo.

    Married:
    Husband's obituary gives marriage date as July 10 1910, but marriage record indicates Jul 1 1910.

    Children:
    1. Lawson Jennings GREATHOUSE was born 18 Dec 1911, Doddridge Co, WV; died 31 Aug 1987, Boyce, Clarke Co, VA; was buried , Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Frederick Co, VA.
    2. Belva Agnes GREATHOUSE was born 11 Jan 1914, Doddridge Co, WV; died 8 Apr 1955, Ranson, Jefferson Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Goldie Mae "Mabel" GREATHOUSE was born 2 May 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Jun 1977; was buried , Virginia.
    4. George Mack GREATHOUSE was born 26 Jul 1918, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Aug 1977; was buried , Virginia.
    5. Sarah Juanita GREATHOUSE was born Feb 1922, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV; died 27 Apr 1969, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    6. Freda Madeline GREATHOUSE was born 23 Oct 1923, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Jun 2006, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    7. Earl GREATHOUSE, Jr. was born 6 Jan 1925; died 8 Feb 1925, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    8. Charles Stanley GREATHOUSE was born 20 Feb 1926, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Apr 1987, Virginia.
    9. James Page GREATHOUSE was born 5 Dec 1928, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV; died 25 Dec 2009, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    10. Bernard Gene GREATHOUSE was born 6 Aug 1932, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; died 21 Nov 1957, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Washington HUSK was born 21 Jun 1863, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Isaac HUSK and Elizabeth Jane CRITCHFIELD); died 17 Dec 1936, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1870, 80, 1900, 30, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1919, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1926, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV

    George married Sarah Columbia Lowther REED 19 Mar 1893, Doddridge Co, WV. Sarah (daughter of William REED and Rachel Ann LOWTHER) was born 9 Dec 1873; died 28 May 1947; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Columbia Lowther REED was born 9 Dec 1873 (daughter of William REED and Rachel Ann LOWTHER); died 28 May 1947; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    She was born to her mother, Rachel Lowther, before the marriage to her stepfather William Reed. Her natural father was Elmore Burton. She thus was born Sarah Columbia Lowther, but assumed the name Reed of her stepfather. [per daughter Maggie Husk Brannon] She was identified in daughter Bessie's obituary, however, as Sarah Burton, and in husband's death certificate as Sarah Lowther.

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest District), enumerated on Jun 15 1900:
    George Husk, 36, b. Jun 1863, b. WVa, both parents b. Pa, farmer, married 7 yrs; wife Sarah C, 25, b. Dec 1874, mother of 4 children (3 still living); dau Anna V, 5, b. May 1895; son Charles M, 2, b. Sep 1897; son James A, 9 months, b. Oct 1899; father Isaac, 81, b. Mar 1819 in Pa, father b. in (blank), mother b. in Pa, widowed.

    Children:
    1. Charles Curtis HUSK was born 21 Jan 1894, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; died 21 Jan 1894; was buried , Gaston Family Cemetery, Upper Run, Summers, Doddridge Co WV.
    2. 1. Annie Valora HUSK was born 25 May 1895, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Feb 1936, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Charles McKinley HUSK was born 29 Sep 1897, Doddridge Co, WV; died 16 Nov 1918, Copley, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    4. James Arthur HUSK was born 6 Oct 1899, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Aug 1927, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Bessie Lee HUSK was born 3 Dec 1901, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Feb 1977, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Minnie Blanche HUSK was born 5 Aug 1904, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Dec 1905; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    7. Lela May HUSK was born 13 Dec 1906, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Jan 1994, Pleasants Co, WV; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.
    8. Margaret Rachael "Maggie" HUSK was born 15 Dec 1909, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Dec 2000, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    9. Mona Gay "Monnie" HUSK was born 8 Jul 1912, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1 Sep 1935, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    10. Lawson Grant HUSK was born 6 Aug 1914, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Mar 1987, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    11. Corbin Kyle HUSK was born 19 Jul 1917, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; died 7 Sep 1995, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isaac HUSK was born 12 Jan 1818, Greene Co, PA (son of Samuel HUSK and Elizabeth ___); died 1902, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Summers, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1850, Aleppo Twp, Greene Co, PA
    • Military: From Aug 1863 to Jun 1864; Pvt, Co H, 4th W.Va. Cavalry, Civil War
    • Military: From 1864 to Jun 1865; Pvt, Co C, 6th W.Va. Infantry, Civil War
    • Census: 1870, 1880, 1900, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Son George Washington Husk's death record identifies his father's birthplace as Pennsylvania, and daughter Martha's death record states father's birthplace as Greene Co, PA. But 1850 Census of Greene Co, Pa. gives his birthplace as Virginia, while all other family members are shown as being born in Pennsylvania. The 1900 Census of Doddridge County states his birth date as March 1819.

    Isaac married Elizabeth Jane CRITCHFIELD. Elizabeth (daughter of John CRITCHFIELD, Sr. and Sarah WHITLATCH) was born 17 Mar 1825, Greene Co, PA; died 17 Feb 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Jane CRITCHFIELD was born 17 Mar 1825, Greene Co, PA (daughter of John CRITCHFIELD, Sr. and Sarah WHITLATCH); died 17 Feb 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Some question exists as to her correct first name. Although widely believed to have been Sarah, evidence seems more to indicate Elizabeth. In either event, she was known almost exclusively only by her middle name, Jane. Her name was given as Jane in the 1870 Census, and even her headstone identifies her only as "Jane, wife of Isaac Husk." The death record of Isaac Newton Husk incorrectly lists his parents as Isaac Husk and Jane Whetlatch [sic], confusing his mother with his grandmother, Sarah Whitlatch.

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Greene Co, PA (Aleppo Twp), enumerated on Oct 17 1850:
    Isaac Hush, 33, farmer, b. Virginia; Jane, 26, b. Pennsylvania; Samuel, 5, b. Pa; John E, 3, b. Pa; Absalom, 1, b. Pa.

    1870 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (South West Township), enumerated on Sep 1 1870:
    Isaac Husk, 50, farmer, b. Pennsylvania; Jane Husk, 45, housekeeper, b. Pa.; Absalom Husk, 20, farm laborer, b. Pa.; Elizabeth M. Husk, 16, b. Pa.; Isaac N. Husk, 14, b. Pa.; Samuel A. Husk, 12, b. Pa.; William L. Husk, 9, b. Virginia; George W. Husk, 6, b. West Virginia; Martha C. Husk, 4, b. W. Va.; Nancy V. Husk, 2, b. W. Va.; William Hart, 19, farm laborer, b. Virginia; Sarah J. Hart, 19, housekeeper, b. Pa.

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest District), enumerated on Jun 1 1880:
    Isac Husk, 60, b. Pa, both parents b. Pa, farmer; wife Jane, 55, b. Pa, both parents b. Pa; son Leonard, 18; son George W, 16; dau Martha C, 14; dau Nancy V, 12; granddaughter Rosa A. Hart, 1.

    In the 1900 Census of Doddridge County, Isaac Husk was listed in the household of son George and was described as 81, b. Mar 1819 in Pa, father b. in (blank), mother b. in Pa, widowed.

    The exact history of the original charcoal of the widely-distributed formal portrait of the elderly Isaac Husk has not been determined. However, it is known that it was handed down to his grandson Walter "Shiner" Husk. Per Shiner's instructions, upon his death in 1993, it was in turn passed down to Isaac's great-grandson Samuel D. Gaston. Following Sam's death in 2012, it was handed down to his nephew and Isaac's g-g-grandson, Renee L. Brown, with whom Sam had collaborated on this genealogy for so many years.

    Children:
    1. Oliver H. HUSK was born 24 Nov 1840, Greene Co, PA; died 23 Feb 1930, Greene Co, PA; was buried , Valley Chapel Cem, near Brock, Perry Twp, Greene Co, PA.
    2. John Ellis HUSK was born 14 Aug 1848, Aleppo Twp, Greene Co, PA; died 27 Feb 1864; was buried 8 Aug 1867, Grafton National Cemetery, Grafton, Taylor Co, WV.
    3. Absalom HUSK was born 14 Jun 1849, Greene Co, PA; died 7 Aug 1941, Cremo, Calhoun Co, WV; was buried , Isaac Husk Family Cem, Calhoun Co, WV.
    4. Sarah Jane HUSK was born CA 1851, Greene Co, PA; died 8 Jan 1879, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Pearie Ann HUSK died AGE ONE YEAR.
    6. Elizabeth M. HUSK was born 12 Jul 1853, Greene Co, PA; died 12 Mar 1874, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Wyatt Cemetery, near Harmony, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Isaac Newton HUSK was born 16 Jan 1855, Greene Co, PA; died 20 Mar 1926, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    8. Samuel Austin HUSK was born 13 Apr 1858, Greene Co, PA; died 13 Aug 1938, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV; was buried , Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co, WV.
    9. William Leonard HUSK was born 6 Apr 1861, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 17 Aug 1919, Upper Run, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    10. 2. George Washington HUSK was born 21 Jun 1863, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Dec 1936, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    11. Martha Caroline HUSK was born 22 Feb 1866, Doddridge Co, WV; died 13 Jul 1923, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    12. Samuel HUSK died 5 AGE DAYS.
    13. Nancy V. HUSK was born 12 May 1868, Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Nov 1904; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.

  3. 6.  William REED was born CA 1852, Barbour Co, (W)VA (son of Marcus REED and Elizabeth GAGLER); died 12 Nov 1932, Central District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: miller, farmer
    • Census: Jul 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: Aug 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1875, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Age given in 1860 Census and at marriages in 1873, 1875 and 1876 would put birth in about 1851 or 1852, while age given at birth of daughter Flossie would put his birth at 1847. But death record states birth as Mar 30 1855.

    William married Rachel Ann LOWTHER 21 Sep 1876, Doddridge Co, WV. Rachel (daughter of Robert LOWTHER and Mary Ann SPURGEON) was born 16 Nov 1858, Gilmer Co, (W)VA; died 4 Jan 1939, Anmoore, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rachel Ann LOWTHER was born 16 Nov 1858, Gilmer Co, (W)VA (daughter of Robert LOWTHER and Mary Ann SPURGEON); died 4 Jan 1939, Anmoore, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Anmoore, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    In home of daughter Mary and son-in-law William C. Reed.

    Notes:

    Survivors listed in obituary of Rachel Lowther Reed included brother Sylvester Lowther and children Mrs. Sarah Husk of Oxford, Mrs. Mae Reed and Nora Price of West Union, Mrs. Zannie Reed, Mrs. Rebecca Deams of Charleston, John Reed of Central Station, and Henry Reed of West Union. [West Union Herald, 1/12/1939]

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest District), enumerated on Jun 23 1880:
    William Reed, 27, farm laborer, cannot read/write; wife Rachel A, 24, cannot write; dau Sarah C, 6; dau Mary E, 4; dau Arrena C, 2.

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest District), enumerated on Jun 9 1900:
    Rachel Ann Reed, head of household, 44, b. Nov 1855, married 24 yrs, mother of 12 children (10 still living); dau Irena C, 21, b. Oct 1878; dau Rebecca J, 19, b. Nov 1880; dau Nora Gay, 15, b. Jan 1885; dau Flossy L, 10, b. Feb 1890; son John S, 13, b. May 1887; dau Zona A, 8, b. Aug 1891; son William Amos, 5, b. Apr 1895, dau Melissa A, 3, b. Jan 1897; granddaughter Minnie Jane, 1, b. Mar 1899.

    1910 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (New Milton District), enumerated on May 2 1910:
    William Reed, 63, farmer, married 33 yrs; wife Rachel, 55, mother of 12 children (10 still living); dau Lozinau (?) Reed, 21, married 3 yrs, mother of one child (still living), son Henry Reed, 16; son-in-law Isaac Reed, 25, farmer; grandson Curtis, 2.

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah Columbia Lowther REED was born 9 Dec 1873; died 28 May 1947; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    2. Mary Elizabeth REED was born 21 Aug 1877; died 29 Jun 1958, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Irena Catherine REED was born Oct 1878, Horn Creek, Ritchie Co, WV; died 1918; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Rebecca Jane REED was born 9 Nov 1880, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Jun 1947, Institute, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried COUNTY FARM CEMETERY, Institute, Kanawha Co, WV.
    5. Nora Gay REED was born 5 Jan 1885, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 31 Jul 1968, Gore, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. John Sylvester REED was born 14 May 1887, Gilmer Co, WV; died 26 Aug 1967, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Randolph Cemetery, Rt 18 South, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Flossie Luzana "Zannie" REED was born 4 Feb 1889, Rush Fork, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. Zona A. REED was born Aug 1891.
    9. Henry REED was born 2 Apr 1894, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Feb 1979; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV.
    10. William Amos REED was born Apr 1895.
    11. Melissa A. REED was born Jan 1897.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Samuel HUSK was born 17__, Virginia (son of Frederick HUSK and Unknown); died Bef 1830.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1820, Whiteley Twp, Greene Co, PA

    Samuel married Elizabeth ___. Elizabeth was born CA 1785, Pennsylvania; died Aft Jun 1846. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth ___ was born CA 1785, Pennsylvania; died Aft Jun 1846.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1820, Whiteley Twp, Greene Co, PA
    • Census: 1830, 1840, Monongalia Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Samuel Husk predeceased his father, Frederick, who had died prior to June 1848. Since Elizabeth appeared in the 1830 Census as the head of family, we must assume that Samuel had already died by then.

    1820 Census, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Whiteley Township), enumerated on Aug 7 1820:
    Household of: Samuel Hush [Husk]
    1 male, age 45 and over
    1 male, age 26 thru 44
    3 males, age under 10
    1 female, age 26 thru 44
    1 female, age under 10
    Total under age 16: 4
    Total over age 25: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 7

    1830 Census, Western District of Monongalia County, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    Household of: Elizabeth Husk:
    1 female, age 60-69 (is this Elizabeth's mother or mother-in-law ?)
    1 female, 40-49 (this would be Elizabeth herself)
    2 females, 5-9 (daughters Mary & Elizabeth)
    1 female, under 5 (daughter Sarah)
    1 male, 15-19 (son Frederick)
    2 males, 10-14 (son Isaac, and another son ?)
    1 male, 5-9 (son Samuel)

    1840 Census, Western District of Monongalia County, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    Household of Elizabeth Husk:
    1 female age 50-60 (this would be Elizabeth herself)
    1 female, 20-30 (dau Mary)
    1 female, 15-20 (dau Elizabeth)
    1 female, 10-15 (dau Sarah)
    1 male, 20-30 (son Frederick)
    2 males, 15-20 (son Samuel, and another son ?)
    (Note: If ages are correct, son Isaac is not accounted for in this census.)

    The next-listed household is for Harvey Husk, with the following members:
    1 male, age 20-30
    3 males, under 5
    1 female, 20-30
    1 female, under 5

    We have not been able to determine how this Harvey Husk fits in with the other Husks of this genealogy. Could he be the "other son" in the 1830 Census?

    Children:
    1. Frederick HUSK was born 7 Sep 1815, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 5 Mar 1893, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried OLD FAMILY CEMETERY, Lick Run, New Milton (Blandville), Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 4. Isaac HUSK was born 12 Jan 1818, Greene Co, PA; died 1902, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Mary J. "Polly" HUSK was born 21 Mar 1821; died 15 Dec 1869; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    4. Samuel A. HUSK was born 8 Jun 1823, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 23 Nov 1888; was buried , Husk Cemetery, north of Arnoldsburg (on old Grant Husk farm), Calhoun Co, WV.
    5. Elizabeth HUSK was born CA 1825; died CA 1865, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; was buried , Miracle Run Cemetery, Monongalia Co, WV.
    6. Sarah Anne HUSK was born 6 Feb 1828, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 25 Dec 1889, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.

  3. 10.  John CRITCHFIELD, Sr. was born 24 Jan 1786, New Jersey (son of Absalom CRITCHFIELD and Sarah SHRIMPLIN); died 15 Dec 1865, Trapp Run, Doddridge Co, WV.

    John married Sarah WHITLATCH. Sarah (daughter of William Thomas WHITLATCH and Nancy Anne VEACH) was born 1798, Greene Co, PA; died 27 Jun 1849. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah WHITLATCH was born 1798, Greene Co, PA (daughter of William Thomas WHITLATCH and Nancy Anne VEACH); died 27 Jun 1849.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage thought to be ca 1818 in Greene Co, PA. [Fred Spuhler]

    Children:
    1. Sarah CRITCHFIELD was born 1819, Greene Co, PA; died 27 Jun 1849.
    2. Absalom CRITCHFIELD was born 28 Oct 1820, Greene Co, PA; died 12 Nov 1882, Marion Co, WV.
    3. John CRITCHFIELD, Jr. was born 29 Jul 1822, Greene Co, PA.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Jane CRITCHFIELD was born 17 Mar 1825, Greene Co, PA; died 17 Feb 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hart Cemetery, Taylor Drain Rd, Oxford, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Nancy CRITCHFIELD was born 1826, Greene Co, PA.
    6. Dorcas Anne CRITCHFIELD was born 11 Dec 1827, Greene Co, PA; died 16 Nov 1914, Adam, Calhoun Co, WV; was buried , Husk Cemetery, north of Arnoldsburg (on old Grant Husk farm), Calhoun Co, WV.
    7. Rebecca CRITCHFIELD was born 12 Apr 1831, Greene Co, PA; died 6 Aug 1852.
    8. Eleanor CRITCHFIELD was born 1832, Greene Co, PA; died 6 Aug 1852.
    9. William E. CRITCHFIELD was born 10 May 1834, Aleppo Twp, Greene Co, PA; died 10 Aug 1864, Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD; was buried , Maxwell Farm, Hughes River Rd, near Porto Rico, Doddridge Co, WV.

  5. 12.  Marcus REED was born CA 1823, Virginia (now West Virginia).

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: Jul 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: Aug 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Marcus married Elizabeth GAGLER. Elizabeth was born CA 1828. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth GAGLER was born CA 1828.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: Jul 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: Aug 1860, Ritchie Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Harrison Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Jul 4 1850:
    Mark Reed, 27, farmer; Elizabeth, 18; Susan, 3; Alvy, 1. All born in Virginia.

    1860 Census, Ritchie Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Aug 22 1860:
    Marcus Reed, 46, farmer; Elizabeth, 31; Susan, 13; Elsa, 11; William, 9; Allen, 7; Arena, 5; Rebecca J, 3; Elmore, 2.

    Oddly, this family had already been enumerated in the adjoining county six weeks earlier. Note the significant difference in the parents' ages, while all others generally fall into line.
    1860 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Jul 7 1860:
    Marcus (?) Reed, 40; E. (female), 38; Susan, 14; A. (female), 12; William, 10; Allen, 8; Arena (female), 6; Rebecca, 4; Elnore (male), 1.

    1870 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union Twp), enumerated Jun 23 1870:
    Marcus Reed, 47, farmer; Elizabeth, 42; Aley (female), 21; Allen, 17; Rena, 16; Rebecca, 14; Elmore, 12; Alexander, 10; Lydia A, 4; John A, 2.

    1880 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union District), enumerated on June 3, 1880:
    Marcas Reed, 45, farmer, cannot read/write; wife Elisabeth, 50, cannot read/write; dau Ailcy, 30, single; son Alexander, 19, works on farm; dau Lydia Ann, 13; son John Henry, 11; dau Mary Ellen, 8; dau M. Jane, 5. All born in West Virginia.

    Children:
    1. Susan REED was born 1845.
    2. Ailcy REED was born CA 1849.
    3. 6. William REED was born CA 1852, Barbour Co, (W)VA; died 12 Nov 1932, Central District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. David Allen REED was born 11 May 1853, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Nov 1909; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    5. Arena REED was born CA 1855.
    6. Rebecca J. REED was born CA 1857, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    7. Elmore REED was born CA 1858, Tyler Co, (W)VA; died Mar 1904, Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. Alexander REED was born CA 1860.
    9. Lydia Ann REED was born CA 1866.
    10. John Henry REED was born CA 1868.
    11. Mary Ellen REED was born Aug 1871, Ritchie Co, WV.
    12. M. Jane REED was born CA 1875, Ritchie Co, WV.

  7. 14.  Robert LOWTHER was born CA 1810, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 13 Apr 1867, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

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

    Robert married Mary Ann SPURGEON 1 May 1844, Ritchie Co, (W)VA. Mary (daughter of Jonathan (John) SPURGEON and Elizabeth Catherine SMELL) was born May 1824, Preston Co, (W)VA; died 17 Mar 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried FAMILY CEMETERY. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Ann SPURGEON was born May 1824, Preston Co, (W)VA (daughter of Jonathan (John) SPURGEON and Elizabeth Catherine SMELL); died 17 Mar 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried FAMILY CEMETERY.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1870, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Troy District, Gilmer Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1910, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    Listed as a boarder in the household of Andrew H. & Catharine (Lamb) Sibert.

    Census:
    In 1900 in household of son John Henry Lowther, and in 1910 in household of grandson Dolphas Lowther. The 1910 Census indicates that she had given birth to nine children, six of whom were still living.

    Buried:
    Probably the Spurgeon Cemetery at Bear Fork in Cove District of Doddridge County, on the county line with Gilmer County.

    Notes:

    The parents of this Robert Lowther, husband of Mary Ann Spurgeon, have not been definitively identified. There is speculation that this may be the Robert Lowther who some researchers include in the family of Thomas Lowther (1767-1816) and Mary Coburn. But his death record identifies him as the son of Thomas and Catherine. See the entry for Thomas Lowther (1767-1816) for an extensive discussion of this subject.

    If any reader of this genealogy can shed further light on the parentage or other wives/children of this Robert Lowther, please contact us.

    1840 Census, Harrison County, (W)VA:
    Household of Robert Lowther:
    1 male age 20-30
    1 female age 15-20
    (Note: This may pertain to a different Robert Lowther, or to the same Robert Lowther with a different wife. The marriage between Robert Lowther and Mary Ann Spurgeon was in 1844 in Ritchie County.)

    1850 Census, Gilmer County, (W)VA, enumerated on Sep 16 1850:
    Robert Lowther, 40, farmer; Mary A., 28; William, 9; Mary, 6; Jonathan, 5; George, 2; Catherine Lowther, 72.

    1860 Census, Doddridge County, (W)VA:
    Robert Lowther, 50; Mary, 38; Jonathan, 18; M.C. (female), 16; G.W. (male), 12; J.H. (male), 9; J.A. (female), 6; J. (male), 4; Sylvester, 2; Catherine Lowther, 80.

    1870 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (Southwest Twp):
    Mary A. Lowther, 46; George W, 21; John H, 18; Rachel A, 15; Sylvester, 11.
    A nearby household was that of Stephen A. Lamb, 54; Sallie A, 46; William, 65; Elizabeth, 56.

    1880 Census of Gilmer Co, WV (Troy District):
    Mary A. Lowther, 54, was listed as a boarder in the household of Andrew H. & Catharine (Lamb) Sibert.

    Children:
    1. Mary Catherine LOWTHER was born 19 Feb 1843; died 13 Dec 1932, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Spurgeon (aka Pleasant Valley or Dunkard) Cem, Bear Fork (CR 6/2), Doddridge/Gilmer Co, WV.
    2. George W. LOWTHER was born 2 Mar 1849; died 7 May 1931, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Hurst Cemetery, Rush Fork, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. John Henry LOWTHER was born 22 Dec 1851, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 2 Dec 1932, Auburn, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Lowther (Walnut Grove) Cemetery, Holbrook, Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. 7. Rachel Ann LOWTHER was born 16 Nov 1858, Gilmer Co, (W)VA; died 4 Jan 1939, Anmoore, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Sylvester Hughes LOWTHER was born 29 Jul 1859, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 22 May 1944, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Broad Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV.
    6. Allison B. LOWTHER was born 14 Apr 1863; died 8 Mar 1866, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Frederick HUSK was born 17__; died Bef Jun 1848.

    Notes:

    "Frederick Husk (or Hust) apparently settled near the mouth of Dolls Run [in what is now the north central part of West Virginia]. In some old deeds, that stream is called Hust's Run, but the family long ago passed out of the community, and even the name applied to the stream did not stick. The last property passed out of the hands of the family on June 6, 1846, when Elizabeth Husk, widow of Samuel Husk, and the other heirs, Frederick Husk and Nancy his wife, Isaac Husk and Jane his wife, George Britton and Mary his wife, Samuel Husk and Dorcas his wife, Horatio Britton and Elizabeth his wife, transferred 100 acres to Solomon Bowers." ["Chronicles of Core," 3rd Edition, by Earl L. Core, McClain Printing Company, Parsons, WV, 1975, p. 35]

    A handwritten copy of a land grant, which is to Frederick Husk, October 9, 1781:
    "The Commissioners for Adjusting the Claims to Unpatented Lands and the Corporation of Monongalia, Yohagania of Ohio:
    We hereby certify that Frederick Husk is entitled to two hundred acres of land in Monongalia County on Dunkards' Creek adjoining lands claimed by Michal Core to include is improvements made in the year 1770.
    Given under our hands this 6th day of March in the 6th Year of the Commonwealth.
    John Evans James Neal Charles Martin William Haymond Simon Troy
    This certificate cannot be entered with the surveyor after the 26th day of October 1791.
    Attested: John Hayle. Entered 9 October 1781."
    [The Monongalia Story, Vol I, by Earl L. Core, McClain Printing Co, pp. 57, 159]

    On Mar 14 1796, Frederick Husk was a member of the jury of inquest (the first meeting of the court after the records were burned that year). [The Monongalia Story, Vol. II, p. 256]

    This is a genealogy of the descendants of this Frederick Husk (or Hust, or Hurst), with particular emphasis on those branches of the family tree closest to the principal compilers, Samuel David Gaston and Geneva Gaston Brown. The information presented here was obtained from countless sources over many years of research. Wherever possible, the original source is documented, but the reader can rest assured that even when a source is not specified, the compilers were highly confident of the accuracy of the information before including it in this collection.

    Though not proven, the following Husk family is probably connected to the Husk lineage which is the focus of this genealogy. They are more fully described at http://www.doddridgecountyroots.com/bk6html/f20121.html :
    1. Isaac Husk, b. ca 1838 in Pennsylvania, 1850 & 1860 Census in Monongalia Co, 1870 & 1880 Census in Washington Co Pa.
    m. Elizabeth Johnson, b. ca 1837 in Pa.
    m. Louisa Wharton
    Children by first wife:
    2. William Johnson Husk, b. 1859 in Monongalia Co, (W)Va.
    m. Ida Roberta McIntyre in 1885 in Tyler Co WVa, b. 1867 in Tyler Co, d. 1936 in Tyler Co.
    They had 12 children: Ethel Leora, Nancy Louisa, William Luther, Edgar Leo, Dwight Lovell, Amma Lotus, Dewey Liston, Hazel L, Herbert Leslie, Omer Russel, Virginia Pearl, Chloe Frances.
    If any reader of this genealogy knows how this Husk family is connected to our primary Husk lineage, please let us know.

    Despite extensive research in more recent years, nothing about the ancestors of the elder Frederick Husk (or Hust, or Hurst) has been discovered. Information on the earliest of his descendants has also been very hard to come by. However, this genealogy is, and always will be, a work in progress, and additional information regarding the early generations, as well as the current one, will be added as it becomes known. In that vein, readers of this collection are invited to inform us of any errors or additional information for future updates. [Samuel David Gaston (1934-2012) & Geneva Gaston Brown (1926-2001), principal compilers; R. L. Brown, editor]

    Frederick married Unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 17.  Unknown
    Children:
    1. 8. Samuel HUSK was born 17__, Virginia; died Bef 1830.

  3. 20.  Absalom CRITCHFIELD was born 1765, New Jersey (son of Amos CRITCHFIELD and Unknown); died 1816, Greene Co, PA.

    Absalom married Sarah SHRIMPLIN. Sarah was born CA 1763, Springfield Twp, PA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 21.  Sarah SHRIMPLIN was born CA 1763, Springfield Twp, PA.
    Children:
    1. Abigail CRITCHFIELD was born , New Jersey.
    2. Jane CRITCHFIELD was born , New Jersey.
    3. Sarah CRITCHFIELD was born , New Jersey.
    4. 10. John CRITCHFIELD, Sr. was born 24 Jan 1786, New Jersey; died 15 Dec 1865, Trapp Run, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. William CRITCHFIELD was born CA 1792, New Jersey; died 11 Aug 1863, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , Crichfield Cemetery, Maidsville, Monongalia Co, WV.
    6. Charity CRITCHFIELD was born 1795, Pennsylvania.

  5. 22.  William Thomas WHITLATCH was born 20 Apr 1761, Harford Co, MD (son of Charles WHITLATCH, Sr. and Elizabeth ___); died 14 Mar 1846, Greene Co, PA; was buried , Kirby, Greene Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Soldier in American Revolutionary War
    • Residence: 1761-81, Harford Co, MD
    • Residence: Aft 1781, Greene Co, PA

    William married Nancy Anne VEACH 1 Sep 1780. Nancy was born CA 1760, Greene Co, PA; died 11 Aug 1843, Greene Co, PA. [Group Sheet]


  6. 23.  Nancy Anne VEACH was born CA 1760, Greene Co, PA; died 11 Aug 1843, Greene Co, PA.
    Children:
    1. Mary WHITLATCH
    2. Dorcas (Doris) WHITLATCH was born 4 Dec 1790; died 10 Dec 1861; was buried , Crichfield Cemetery, Maidsville, Monongalia Co, WV.
    3. 11. Sarah WHITLATCH was born 1798, Greene Co, PA; died 27 Jun 1849.
    4. Nancy WHITLATCH
    5. Elizabeth WHITLATCH
    6. Barnet WHITLATCH
    7. Rachel WHITLATCH

  7. 30.  Jonathan (John) SPURGEON was born CA 1787.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1810, Monongalia Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1820, 1830, 1840, Preston Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Although the following excerpt from the 1979 "History of Doddridge County," p. 247, states that Jonathan Spurgeon was born on Bear Fork, Doddridge County, documents and records of that time do not support that. He and his family were in Doddridge County at the time of the 1850 Census, but earlier records place them in Preston County. Jonathan's birthplace may have been in Preston County or somewhere in eastern Virginia, but it was not in present-day Doddridge County.

    "Johnithan (John) [Spurgeon], a frontiersman, was born on Bear Fork, Doddridge County. He located on Bull Run, near Masontown, Preston County. He had 6 boys and 3 girls. They moved from Bull Run to Tom's Fork, Doddridge County in the Pearcy Settlement. From there he came back to Bear Fork of Cove Creek where he resided until his death and was buried in the Boyce Cemetery (located on the Frank Schulte farm on Bear Fork) and was the first to be buried there, he and his wife. Their children were Phillip, Jesse, George, John, James and Jeremiah, sons, and Cathryn, Rachael and Mary Ann, the daughters."

    Jonathan married Elizabeth Catherine SMELL 1816, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born CA 1786. [Group Sheet]


  8. 31.  Elizabeth Catherine SMELL was born CA 1786.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    Jonathan Spurgeonin the 1820 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jonathan Spurgeon
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Preston, Virginia
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 16 : 6
    Free White Persons - Over 25 : 2
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 9

    Jonathan Spurgeon in the 1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jonathan Spurgeon
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Preston, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 : 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20 : 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 : 3
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10

    Jonathan Spurgenin the 1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jonathan Spurgen
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Preston, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 90 thru 99: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
    Free White Persons - Under 20 : 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 : 3
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 10

    1850 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Jul 29 1850:
    Jonathan Spurgin, 63, farmer; Catherine, 63; Catherine, 23; Rachel, 19; Stephen Greathouse, 46, farmer.

    Children:
    1. Phillip SPURGEON was born CA 1817; died 1872, Preston Co, WV.
    2. Jesse SPURGEON was born CA 1819; died 1889, Preston Co, WV.
    3. George W. SPURGEON was born CA 1822, Preston Co, (W)VA; died 28 Feb 1884; was buried , Spurgeon (aka Pleasant Valley or Dunkard) Cem, Bear Fork (CR 6/2), Doddridge/Gilmer Co, WV.
    4. 15. Mary Ann SPURGEON was born May 1824, Preston Co, (W)VA; died 17 Mar 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried FAMILY CEMETERY.
    5. Jeremiah SPURGEON was born CA 1825, Preston Co, (W)VA; died Aug 1853, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, (W)VA; was buried , Sheets Cemetery, near Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV.
    6. Catharine SPURGEON was born 11 May 1826; died 13 Jul 1911; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Canon City, Fremont Co, CO.
    7. Rachel SPURGEON was born CA 1831, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.


Generation: 6

  1. 40.  Amos CRITCHFIELD was born 1720, Lebanon Twp, Hunterdon Co, NJ (son of William CRITCHFIELD and Agnes OPDYCK); died Feb 1781, Hampshire Co, VA.

    Amos married Unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 41.  Unknown

    Notes:

    Thought to be German.

    Children:
    1. Amos CRITCHFIELD, Jr. died 1792.
    2. Hester CRITCHFIELD
    3. Benjamin CRITCHFIELD was born 25 May 1751, New Jersey; died Feb 1837, Somerset Co, PA.
    4. Joshua CRITCHFIELD was born 1753, Sussex Co, NJ; died 6 Jul 1842, Fairfield Co, OH.
    5. William CRITCHFIELD was born 31 May 1755, Sussex Co, NJ; died 19 Feb 1845, Somerset Co, PA.
    6. Nathaniel CRITCHFIELD was born 1757, New Jersey; died 1 Jun 1859, Elkhart Co, IN.
    7. 20. Absalom CRITCHFIELD was born 1765, New Jersey; died 1816, Greene Co, PA.
    8. Joseph CRITCHFIELD was born 1772, Hampshire Co, VA; died 1830, Hampshire Co, VA.

  3. 44.  Charles WHITLATCH, Sr. was born CA 1740.

    Charles married Elizabeth ___. [Group Sheet]


  4. 45.  Elizabeth ___
    Children:
    1. 22. William Thomas WHITLATCH was born 20 Apr 1761, Harford Co, MD; died 14 Mar 1846, Greene Co, PA; was buried , Kirby, Greene Co, PA.