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Carl Raymond SIMMONS

Carl Raymond SIMMONS

Male 1924 - 1990  (65 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Carl Raymond SIMMONS was born 10 Oct 1924, Doddridge Co, WV (son of Slathiel Abraham SIMMONS and Tabitha Jane BECK); died 26 Jan 1990; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1947, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Carl married Dorothy Bernice HOALCRAFT 18 Jun 1947, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV. Dorothy (daughter of Ambrose William HOALCRAFT and Ruby Marie TOWNER) was born 8 Sep 1930, Doddridge Co, WV; died 28 Dec 2000; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Slathiel Abraham SIMMONS was born 20 Jun 1878, Ritchie Co, WV; died 25 Apr 1964; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1909, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1924, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Age in marriage record puts birth in about 1881.

    Slathiel married Tabitha Jane BECK 17 Apr 1909, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV. Tabitha (daughter of John BECK and Julia Ann DAVIS) was born 14 Feb 1891, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Nov 1961; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Tabitha Jane BECK was born 14 Feb 1891, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of John BECK and Julia Ann DAVIS); died 14 Nov 1961; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1924, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date on headstone is Feb 14 1889, while the 1900 Census indicates Feb 1890. But her birth record shows it as Feb 14 1891.

    Children:
    1. Trecie Ostella SIMMONS was born 12 Jul 1909, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 28 Aug 1973, Canton, Stark Co, OH; was buried , Liberty Cemetery, Minerva, Stark Co, OH.
    2. Laura Mae SIMMONS was born 30 Sep 1911, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Feb 1945, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Delphia Ann SIMMONS was born 27 Mar 1913, Wheat, Wetzel Co, WV; died 9 Apr 2002, Chillicothe, Ross Co, OH; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Charles Burgess SIMMONS was born 29 Nov 1915, Oxford, Ritchie Co, WV; died 10 Dec 1944, World War II; was buried , Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Holland.
    5. James Louis SIMMONS was born 13 May 1918, Doddridge Co, WV; died 25 Sep 1997; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. Warren G. SIMMONS was born 8 Dec 1920, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Jul 2001, Warren, Trumbull Co, OH; was buried (ASHES), Jones (aka Vincent) Cem, near Five Forks (Pullman), Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. Edith L. SIMMONS was born 4 Dec 1922, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Mar 1924, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Kinney Cemetery, Nutters Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. 1. Carl Raymond SIMMONS was born 10 Oct 1924, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Jan 1990; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    9. Orland Kenneth SIMMONS was born 28 May 1928, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV; died 20 Nov 2013, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, near Pullman (Co Rds 9 & 7/4), Ritchie Co, WV.
    10. Mary M. SIMMONS was born 27 Nov 1930, West Virginia; died 1 Aug 2005; was buried , Spring Lawn Cemetery, Williamsport, Pickaway Co, OH.
    11. Slathiel SIMMONS, Jr. was born 11 Nov 1933, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 24 Dec 2002, Florida; was buried PLOT: D A 94, Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co, FL.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John BECK was born 28 Jun 1857, Washington Co, OH (son of John BECK and Jane ROGERS); died 19 May 1937, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1870, Independence Twp, Washington Co, OH
    • Residence: 1881, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1910, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Union District, Ritchie Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as June 1851. But his marriage record and death record show it as 28 June 1857. He was age 3 in the 1860 Census.

    Buried:
    Burial location given in death record as Beason, which presumably refers to the Wilson Cemetery, where some of his children were later buried.

    John married Julia Ann DAVIS 30 Jun 1881, Doddridge Co, WV. Julia (daughter of Eli R. DAVIS and Sarah Caroline SUTTON) was born Feb 1866, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 May 1911, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Julia Ann DAVIS was born Feb 1866, Doddridge Co, WV (daughter of Eli R. DAVIS and Sarah Caroline SUTTON); died 14 May 1911, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1881, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    Listed as Julia A. Davis, 14, a servant in the household of Benjamin & Virginia (Davis) Lewis and their two young daughters. Julia and Virginia were first cousins.

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (West Union District), enumerated on Jun 19 1900:
    John Beck, 48 [sc], b. Jun 1851 [sic], farm laborer, married 17 yrs wife Julia, 34, b. Feb 1866, married 17 yrs, mother of 10 children (6 still living); son Edward, 16, b. Dec 1883; son Martin, 12, b. Sep 1887; dau Tabitha, 10, b. Feb 1890; son Ira, 7, b. Apr 1893; son Ardmon, 5, b. Oct 1894; dau Ruby, 1, b. Oct 1899. All born in West Virginia except John, born in Ohio.

    1910 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (West Union District), enumerated on Apr 23 1910:
    John Beck, 50, farm laborer (working out), cannot read/write, married 30 yrs; wife Julia A, 44, married 30 yrs, mother of 12 children (8 still living); son Edward, 26, single, brakeman for railroad; son Ardman, 15, cannot read/write; dau Ruby P, 11, cannot read/write; son Willie, 9; son Earle, 6; dau Edith, 4. All born in West Virginia except John, born in Ohio (father b. Ohio, mother b. Pennsylvania).

    1920 Census, Ritchie Co, WV (Union District), enumerated on Feb 17 1920 on Goose Run Road:
    Steve Jenkins, 77, b. WVa, pipeline laborer; wife Ruby P, 22, b. WVa; father-in-law John Beck, b. Ohio, 64, widowed, no occupation.

    Children:
    1. Edward BECK was born 8 Dec 1883, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Mar 1954, Oxford, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Robert Martin BECK was born 30 Sep 1887, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Dec 1951, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX; was buried , San Fernando Cemetery #3 (aka Roselawn), San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.
    3. 3. Tabitha Jane BECK was born 14 Feb 1891, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Nov 1961; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    4. Ira BECK was born 12 Apr 1893, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Feb 1904, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Arden Okey BECK was born 11 Nov 1896, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 May 1954; was buried SECTION Q SITE 5307, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co, CA.
    6. Ruby Pearl BECK was born Oct 1899, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1991; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    7. William Orris BECK was born 25 Feb 1901, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. Lester Earl BECK was born 26 Sep 1905, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV.
    9. Edith Mae BECK was born 26 Sep 1905, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Oct 1986; was buried , Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John BECK was born CA 1815, Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1840, 50, 60, 70, Independence Twp, Washington Co, OH
    • Census: 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in 1880 Census as Ohio, but in 1870 Census as "East Virginia."

    John married Jane ROGERS 6 Apr 1851, Washington Co, OH. Jane was born CA 1816, Allegheny Co, PA; died 17 Jan 1897, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Jane ROGERS was born CA 1816, Allegheny Co, PA; died 17 Jan 1897, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, New Cumberland, Hancock Co, WV
    • Census: 1860, 1870, Washington Co, OH
    • Census: 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in 1880 Census as Pennsylvania, but in 1870 Census as "East Virginia."

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Washington Co, Ohio (Independence Township), enumeratd on Sep 26 1850:
    John Beck, 35, farmer, value of real estate $700; Stephen Williamson, 21, farmer; Nancy Williamson, 17. All born in Ohio.
    NOTE: John's son Preston was found in the nearby household of George & Elizabeth Ellifritz, probably parents of John's second wife Kiturah Ellifritz:
    George Ellifritz, 51, farmer; Elizabeth, 57; Hannah, 20; Okey J, 19; Ann E, 16; James P, 14; Maria, 12; George W, 9; Preston Beck, 6. All born in Ohio except George and George W. (b. Virginia) and Elizabeth (b. Maryland).

    1860 Census, Washington Co, Ohio (Independence Township, Ostend Post Office), enumerated on Aug 6 1860:
    John Beck, 45, farmer, value of real estate $1,500, value of personal estate $500; Jane, 44; Susanah, 20; Preston, 14; Bivin, 8; Viola, 6; John, 3. All born in Ohio except Jane, born in Pennsylvania.

    The family of John & Jane Beck was enumerated twice in 1870, two days apart and with slightly different details

    1870 Census, Washington Co, Ohio (Independence Township, Newport Post Office), enumerated on Jul 23 1870:
    John Beck, 55, farmer, value of real estate $800, value of personal estate $275, cannot read/write; Jane, 53; Biven, 18, farm laborer, cannot read/write; Viola, 16, helps mother, cannot read/write; John, 11, at school; Stephen B, 9, at school; Preston Beck, 25, coal digger, value of real estate $300, value of personal estate $100, cannot write. All botn in Ohio except Jane, born in Pennsylvania.
    NOTE: The next enumerated household on one side was that of George Beaver (52), and on the other side Nicholas Yost (32).

    1870 Census, Washington Co, Ohio (Independence Township, Newport Post Office), enumerated on Jul 25 1870:
    John Beck, 53, farmer, value of real estate $800, value of personal estate $400, cannot read/write; Jane, 47, cannot read/write; Biven, 18, farm laborer, cannot read/write; Viola, 16, helps mother, cannot write; John, 12, at school; Stephen, 10, at school. All children born in Ohio, parents born in "East Virginia."
    NOTE: The next enumerated household on one side was that of John Farnsworth (52, and on the other side John G. Thomas (43), with the next household after than Nicholas Yhost (32).

    1880 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (West Union District), enumerated on Jun 4 1880:
    John Beck, 65, farmer; wife Jane, 64; son John 23, single, laborer; son Stephen, 19, single, laborer; grandson John W. Barnes, 6. All born in Ohio except Jane, born in Pennsylvania.

    Children:
    1. Vivian P. BECK was born CA 1852, Washington Co, OH.
    2. 6. John BECK was born 28 Jun 1857, Washington Co, OH; died 19 May 1937, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Wilson Cemetery, Beason (Pennsboro), Ritchie Co, WV.
    3. Stephen B. BECK was born 1860, Washington Co, OH; died 17 Feb 1943, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, PA; was buried , Hollywood Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, PA.

  3. 14.  Eli R. DAVIS was born 17 Dec 1822, Harrison Co, (W)VA (son of William Johnson "Rock Run Billy" DAVIS and Experience THARP); died 29 Nov 1899.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1852, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Eli married Sarah Caroline SUTTON 18 Mar 1852, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. Sarah (daughter of George J. SUTTON and Eleanor DAVIS) was born 12 Mar 1834; died 16 May 1873, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Sarah Caroline SUTTON was born 12 Mar 1834 (daughter of George J. SUTTON and Eleanor DAVIS); died 16 May 1873, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

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

    Children:
    1. Gamble DAVIS was born 30 Apr 1853, Middle Island, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 4 May 1853, Middle Island, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    2. Eleanor DAVIS was born 23 Jun 1856.
    3. Isaiah DAVIS was born CA 1859.
    4. Mary E. DAVIS was born 5 Jun 1863, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 1 May 1904, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Duckworth (Summit) Cemetery, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 7. Julia Ann DAVIS was born Feb 1866, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 May 1911, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Elizabeth J. DAVIS was born 19 Aug 1868.
    7. Okey S. DAVIS was born 23 Jun 1871.
    8. Lewis Eldridge DAVIS was born 10 May 1873.


Generation: 5

  1. 28.  William Johnson "Rock Run Billy" DAVIS was born 1 Mar 1790, Monmouth Co, NJ (son of William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS and Catharine JOHNSTON); died 15 Jul 1878, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: (SETTLED Abt 1806), Virginia (now West Virginia)
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    He was a stockholder and director of the West Union Academy, a Seventh Day Baptist school, which was organized in 1851. Three of his children attended that school.

    Census:
    Unable to read or write.

    William married Experience THARP 16 Apr 1810, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Experience (daughter of Benjamin THARP and Elizabeth MAXSON) was born 9 Nov 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 6 Jan 1866, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 29.  Experience THARP was born 9 Nov 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (daughter of Benjamin THARP and Elizabeth MAXSON); died 6 Jan 1866, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    Died:
    "Davis - The Settlers of Salem, West Virginia," p. 51, reports death date as Jan 7 1866, which is also the date on her headstone. But her death record, in the form of a handwritten ledge entry, states her death date as Jan 6 1867. However, her death record also states her father's name as Hesakiah, mother not known, rather than Benjamin and Elizabeth.

    Children:
    1. Irene DAVIS was born 4 Jun 1811.
    2. Elizabeth DAVIS was born 23 Jun 1813.
    3. Rebecca DAVIS was born 4 Apr 1815; died 15 Jan 1897, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Stephen Tharp DAVIS was born 3 Sep 1817, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 18 Sep 1895, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Tabitha DAVIS was born 27 May 1819; died YOUNG.
    6. Hezekiah T. DAVIS was born 4 Mar 1821, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 19 Feb 1866, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. 14. Eli R. DAVIS was born 17 Dec 1822, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 29 Nov 1899.
    8. Nathan N. DAVIS was born 9 Sep 1824, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    9. Sarah S. DAVIS was born 27 Aug 1826.
    10. Gamble Shannon DAVIS was born 28 Feb 1828, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 15 Jul 1914; was buried , Meadowdale Baptist Cemetery, Sandyville-Liverpool Rd, Jackson Co, WV.
    11. Catherine DAVIS was born 14 Dec 1830.
    12. William Granville DAVIS was born 4 Jul 1833, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Aug 1922, Toms Fork, Porto Rico, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    13. Samuel Preston DAVIS was born 23 Jan 1835, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Oct 1895; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

  3. 30.  George J. SUTTON was born 31 Aug 1808 (son of John SUTTON and Rachel DAVIS); died 27 Nov 1845; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1810, Harrison Co, VA (now Doddridge Co, WV)

    George married Eleanor DAVIS 7 Jan 1830, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Eleanor (daughter of George J. DAVIS and Catherine DAVIS) was born 16 Nov 1812; died 15 Jul 1892; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 31.  Eleanor DAVIS was born 16 Nov 1812 (daughter of George J. DAVIS and Catherine DAVIS); died 15 Jul 1892; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Eleanor Davis had a total of seven children by her first husband, George J. Sutton, and four more by her second husband, Nathan Kelley.

    Children:
    1. Hezekiah D. SUTTON was born 7 Oct 1830, New Milton, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 18 Jan 1909; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea (Co Rd 7-26), Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Mariah SUTTON was born 8 Jul 1832; died 2 Jul 1903; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 15. Sarah Caroline SUTTON was born 12 Mar 1834; died 16 May 1873, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Jeriel D. SUTTON was born 3 Mar 1836, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 23 May 1896, Lick Run, New Milton (Blandville), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Israel D. SUTTON was born 3 Aug 1838, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 10 Feb 1888, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    6. Francis Marion SUTTON was born 12 Mar 1841, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 9 Apr 1898; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    7. Thaddeus S. SUTTON was born 7 Feb 1844, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 30 Oct 1906, Garrison, McLean Co, ND; was buried , Douglas, Ward Co, ND.


Generation: 6

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

    Notes:

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

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


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

  3. 58.  Benjamin THARP was born 1765, New Jersey; died 15 Apr 1804, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA.

    Benjamin married Elizabeth MAXSON CA 1788. Elizabeth (daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Experience DAVIS) was born CA 1770, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 1811, Harrison Co, (W)VA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 59.  Elizabeth MAXSON was born CA 1770, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Experience DAVIS); died 1811, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    Children:
    1. Susannah THARP was born CA 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1869, Auburn, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. 29. Experience THARP was born 9 Nov 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 6 Jan 1866, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Hezekiah D. THARP was born CA 1792, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 17 Aug 1867, Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA; was buried , Harness (Henri Chapel) Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA.
    4. Bethia THARP was born 1798, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 1860, Wood Co, (W)VA; was buried , Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.
    5. Nancy THARP was born 16 Mar 1800, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 16 Jan 1881, Wapello Co, IA; was buried , Cuba Cemetery, Monroe Co, IA.
    6. Timothy THARP was born 24 Jul 1802, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 12 Jul 1881; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.

  5. 60.  John SUTTON was born 20 Oct 1785, New Jersey (son of Cornelius SUTTON and Elizabeth APPLEGATE); died Mar 1869; was buried , Quincy, Logan Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1810, Harrison Co, VA (now Doddridge Co, WV)
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    John married Rachel DAVIS 2 Dec 1807. Rachel (daughter of William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS and Elizabeth JOHNSTON) was born 25 Jul 1792, Pennsylvania; died 25 Apr 1853. [Group Sheet]


  6. 61.  Rachel DAVIS was born 25 Jul 1792, Pennsylvania (daughter of William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS and Elizabeth JOHNSTON); died 25 Apr 1853.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1810, Harrison Co, VA (now Doddridge Co, WV)
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Aug 9 1850:
    John Sutton, 64, b. NJ, farmer, value of real estate $1,600; Rachel, 56, b. Pa., cannot read/write; Alzina, 21, b. Va., cannot read/write.

    Children:
    1. 30. George J. SUTTON was born 31 Aug 1808; died 27 Nov 1845; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    2. Reuben D. SUTTON was born 3 Jan 1810; died 28 Feb 1886.
    3. Levi D. SUTTON was born 11 Nov 1811, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 1 Aug 1888; was buried , Milo, Warren Co, IA.
    4. Deborah SUTTON was born 14 Oct 1813; died 18 Feb 1901, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Jane Davis SUTTON was born 4 May 1820, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 23 Feb 1897, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS; was buried , Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.
    6. Asher H. SUTTON was born 18 Jun 1826, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Jun 1888.
    7. Alzina SUTTON was born 4 Jul 1828; died 1 May 1873.
    8. Elizabeth SUTTON was born 26 Jan 1831; died 28 Feb 1910; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

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

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


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