Doddridge County Roots

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John KRENN

John KRENN

Male 1836 - 1912  (75 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John KRENNJohn KRENN was born 1 Nov 1836, Austria; died 26 Feb 1912; was buried , Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co, OK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Immigration: 30 Sep 1852, New York City, NY
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Newkirk, Kay Co, OK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as Nov 1837.

    Immigration:
    Immigration year given as 1853 in 1900 Census.

    John married Adaline Louisa LEASEBURG 22 Mar 1861, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. Adaline (daughter of Lewis LEASEBURG and Adaline L. SALES) was born 4 Dec 1842, Germany; died 19 Mar 1918, Newkirk, Kay Co, OK; was buried , Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co, OK. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Theresia M. KRENN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1862; died 27 Jul 1918; was buried , Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 3. Clara Helena KRENN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1863, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 4. Nora Adeline KRENN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Feb 1865, St. Clara, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Nov 1916, Kansas.
    4. 5. Catherine E. KRENN  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1870.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Theresia M. KRENNTheresia M. KRENN Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1 Apr 1862; died 27 Jul 1918; was buried , Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Theresia married Henry Christian BODE 21 Oct 1880, Doddridge Co, WV. Henry (son of Adam L. J. BODE and Sophia M. TEIGLER) was born 13 Sep 1855; died 7 Aug 1913, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Bessie R. BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1883; died 1964.
    2. 7. Reuben John BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Nov 1886, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Dec 1975, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    3. 8. Myrtle Mattie BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Apr 1889; died Sep 1977.
    4. 9. Sophia A. BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1892.

  2. 3.  Clara Helena KRENNClara Helena KRENN Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 6 Nov 1863, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1884, Doddridge Co, WV

    Clara married Herman Edward BODE 20 Nov 1884, Doddridge Co, WV. Herman (son of Adam L. J. BODE and Sophia M. TEIGLER) was born 3 Mar 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Nora Adeline KRENNNora Adeline KRENN Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 20 Feb 1865, St. Clara, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Nov 1916, Kansas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1886, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Brenner, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS

    Nora married Ad M. RICKLEFS 10 Aug 1886, St. Clara, Doddridge Co, WV. Ad (son of Mins Eden RICKLEFS and Anna Lucenia "Cena" ALBERS) was born Nov 1862, Doddridge Co, WV; died CA 1910. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. John Victor RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1888.
    2. 11. Albert E. RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1889, Kansas; died 8 Feb 1905, Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS; was buried , Moray Cemetery, Doniphan Co, KS.
    3. 12. Emma M. RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1891, Kansas.
    4. 13. Violet M. RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1895, Kansas.
    5. 14. Eddie K. RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1899, Kansas.
    6. 15. Theodore D. "Ted" RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Nov 1902, Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS; died 16 Oct 1969, Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS; was buried , Moray Cemetery, Doniphan Co, KS.
    7. 16. Ellenora A. RICKLEFS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jun 1908, Kansas; died 16 Jan 1993.

  4. 5.  Catherine E. KRENNCatherine E. KRENN Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born CA 1870.

    Other Events:

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



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Bessie R. BODEBessie R. BODE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born Aug 1883; died 1964.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: FORMERLY, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: FORMERLY, Market, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: From 1948, Alexandria, Licking Co, OH
    • Residence: 1922-1948, Granville, Licking Co, OH

    Bessie married William Bruce MAXWELL 1904, St. Clara, Doddridge Co, WV. William (son of Abner M. MAXWELL and Lydia Jane P. WOOFTER) was born 1 Jul 1881, Market, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Sep 1968, Newark, Licking Co, OH; was buried , Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, OH. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Reuben John BODEReuben John BODE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 21 Nov 1886, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Dec 1975, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, 1940, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1951, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV

    Notes:

    Predeceased by three sisters and one brother.

    Census:
    In 1930, location specified as Sycamore Road. In 1940, location indiated as Sand Fork Sycamore.

    Reuben married Della Mae ADAMS 25 Nov 1909, Doddridge Co, WV. Della (daughter of Marshal Luther ADAMS and Margaret Elizabeth CROOK) was born 16 Jan 1886, Market, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Dec 1974, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Helen Gay BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Nov 1910, Doddridge Co, WV; died Oct 2010, Bethesda, Montgomery Co, MD; was buried , Wimer Cemetery, Rock Cave, Upshur Co, WV.
    2. 18. Elizabeth T. BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Oct 1911, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV; died 16 Oct 1991, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 19. Henry R. BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Apr 1915; died 13 Oct 1995; was buried , St. Joseph Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co, OH.
    4. 20. John Edward BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Nov 1951, Philadelphia, PA; was buried , Beverly National Cemetery, Burlington Co, NJ.
    5. 21. Madalene M. BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Dec 1917, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 1 Aug 2016, Youngstown, Mahoning Co, OH; was buried , Green Haven Memorial Gardens, Canfield, Mahoning Co, OH.
    6. 22. Marshall Eugene "Gene" BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1919, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 6 Apr 2008, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV.
    7. 23. Bessie Lois "Betty" BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1923, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 7 Apr 2023, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV.
    8. 24. Florence Ruth BODE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1925, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV; died 4 Jul 2005, South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV.

  3. 8.  Myrtle Mattie BODEMyrtle Mattie BODE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 22 Apr 1889; died Sep 1977.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Granville, Licking Co, OH
    • Census: 1900, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Myrtle married Elsworth R. SPRAY 25 Jun 1913, Doddridge Co, WV. Elsworth (son of John H. SPRAY and Mary Caroline ALBERS) was born Mar 1888. [Group Sheet]


  4. 9.  Sophia A. BODESophia A. BODE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born May 1892.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV

    Sophia married Herbert C. SPRAY 25 Jun 1913, Doddridge Co, WV. Herbert (son of John H. SPRAY and Mary Caroline ALBERS) was born 12 Feb 1886; died 20 May 1972, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co, OH. [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  John Victor RICKLEFSJohn Victor RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born Aug 1888.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Brenner, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS


  6. 11.  Albert E. RICKLEFSAlbert E. RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born Dec 1889, Kansas; died 8 Feb 1905, Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS; was buried , Moray Cemetery, Doniphan Co, KS.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Brenner, Doniphan Co, KS


  7. 12.  Emma M. RICKLEFSEmma M. RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born Dec 1891, Kansas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Brenner, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS


  8. 13.  Violet M. RICKLEFSViolet M. RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born May 1895, Kansas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Brenner, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS


  9. 14.  Eddie K. RICKLEFSEddie K. RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born May 1899, Kansas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Brenner, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS


  10. 15.  Theodore D. "Ted" RICKLEFSTheodore D. "Ted" RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born 27 Nov 1902, Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS; died 16 Oct 1969, Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS; was buried , Moray Cemetery, Doniphan Co, KS.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS


  11. 16.  Ellenora A. RICKLEFSEllenora A. RICKLEFS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nora2, 1.John1) was born 27 Jun 1908, Kansas; died 16 Jan 1993.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bendena, Doniphan Co, KS
    • Census: 1910, Doniphan Co, KS

    Ellenora married ___ LAVERENTZ. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Helen Gay BODEHelen Gay BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 3 Nov 1910, Doddridge Co, WV; died Oct 2010, Bethesda, Montgomery Co, MD; was buried , Wimer Cemetery, Rock Cave, Upshur Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bethesda, Montgomery Co, MD
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1935, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1951, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Residence: 1974, 1975, Weston, Lewis Co, WV
    • Residence: 1991, 2005, Vienna, Fairfax Co, VA

    Helen married Ralph T. BUNTEN 21 Dec 1935, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. Ralph was born 18 Aug 1903, Lewis Co, WV; died 3 May 1997. [Group Sheet]


  2. 18.  Elizabeth T. BODEElizabeth T. BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 6 Oct 1911, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV; died 16 Oct 1991, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Glenville State College
    • Occupation: teacher, Doddridge Co schools (retired in 1973)
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, 1940, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; teacher

    Elizabeth married Martin Luther HALL 3 Jun 1943. Martin (son of Martin Elliott HALL and Sarah Rebecca ROGERS) was born 29 Jul 1920, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 10 May 1974, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallen Timber, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 19.  Henry R. BODEHenry R. BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 23 Apr 1915; died 13 Oct 1995; was buried , St. Joseph Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Utica, Licking Co, OH
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1951, Newark, Licking Co, OH
    • Residence: 1991, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co, OH

    Henry married Clara V. ___. Clara was born 5 Aug 1917; died 28 Dec 2000; was buried , St. Joseph Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co, OH. [Group Sheet]


  4. 20.  John Edward BODEJohn Edward BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 13 Aug 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Nov 1951, Philadelphia, PA; was buried , Beverly National Cemetery, Burlington Co, NJ.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: communications center at American Red Cross
    • Residence: Philadelphia, PA
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 3 Mar 1942 to 24 Sep 1946; CPM, US Navy, World War II (11 yrs)

    Notes:

    A graduate of Glenville High School in Gilmer Co, WV, and he attended Glenville College. He served eleven years in the U.S. Navy as Chief Pharmacist Mate. Following his Navy service, he entered ministerial training and was in his last year of divinity school. On Mar 29 1951, he was ordained to the Baptist ministry at the Bethany Baptist Church of Philadelphia, of which he was the Assistant Pastor.

    Military:
    Length of military service given in obituary as eleven years.

    John married Ruth Dorothea TRATE 5 Nov 1939, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA. Ruth was born 25 Feb 1919, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 21.  Madalene M. BODEMadalene M. BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 18 Dec 1917, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 1 Aug 2016, Youngstown, Mahoning Co, OH; was buried , Green Haven Memorial Gardens, Canfield, Mahoning Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Youngstown, Mahoning Co, OH
    • Census: 1920, 1930, 1940, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; housekeeper in private home

    Madalene married Peter LAVEZZARE 1942. Peter was born 11 Jul 1915; died 4 Aug 1991. [Group Sheet]


  6. 22.  Marshall Eugene "Gene" BODEMarshall Eugene "Gene" BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 18 Aug 1919, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 6 Apr 2008, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: U.S. Navy radar operator, World War II (South Pacific)
    • Occupation: Union Carbide (retired)
    • Residence: Clendenin, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1939, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV

    Marshall married Lois Evelyn BARBAROW 3 Jan 1939, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV. Lois (daughter of Elmer Berkley BARBAROW and Nellie ALFRED) was born 6 May 1923, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV; died 17 Jan 2017, Hurricane, Putnam Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  7. 23.  Bessie Lois "Betty" BODEBessie Lois "Betty" BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 13 Aug 1923, Hurst, Lewis Co, WV; died 7 Apr 2023, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Registered Nurse, Charleston Area Medical Center & St Francis Hospital
    • Residence: Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Residence: 1974, 75, 91, 05, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 15 Sep 1944 to 15 Oct 1947; Cadet Nursing Corps, World War II, Charleston WV
    • Census: 1950, Malden, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Residence: 1951, Malden, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Residence: 2008, Campbells Creek (Charleston), Kanawha Co, WV

    Bessie married Arnold Eugene BLOUNT 1947, Kanawha Co, WV. Arnold was born 20 Jul 1922, Ward, Kanawha Co, WV; died 1 Jul 1989, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 24.  Florence Ruth BODEFlorence Ruth BODE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1) was born 22 Oct 1925, Troy, Gilmer Co, WV; died 4 Jul 2005, South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge County High School (1944)
    • Occupation: pharmacy technician
    • Residence: (50 YRS), St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1951, 1953, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV

    Florence married Robert Lee TINSLEY 17 Jan 1953, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Robert (son of Henry O. TINSLEY and Hattie MATHEWS) was born 4 Jun 1931, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died 28 Mar 2008, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV; was buried , Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co, WV. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 5

  1. 25.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Elizabeth4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  2. 26.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Elizabeth4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (daughter of Murray John GRIBBLE and Stella Evelyn HUSK) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Elizabeth4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Philip Duane "Flip" DONOHOE. Philip was born 28 Nov 1947, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY; died 31 Jan 2018, Bonaire, Houston Co, GA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 28.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Elizabeth4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  5. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.John4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  6. 30.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.John4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  7. 31.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.John4, 7.Reuben3, 2.Theresia2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded