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Septimus Ardvern FORD

Septimus Ardvern FORD

Male 1856 - 1926  (69 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Septimus Ardvern FORDSeptimus Ardvern FORD was born 27 Nov 1856, Buckeye Community, near Salem, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Jan 1926, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1884, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1921, Salem, WV

    Septimus married Emma Louise MCAVOY 29 Oct 1884, Upshur Co, WV. Emma (daughter of Loyal Y. MCAVOY and Margaret WINDLE) was born 28 Jun 1860, Upshur Co, (W)VA; died 10 Apr 1892, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Earl Loyal FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1885, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Mar 1967, Follansbee, Brooke Co, WV.
    2. 3. Arah Mabel FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1889, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1933; was buried , Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Shiloh, Cumberland Co, NJ.

    Septimus married Katherine Irene "Kate" DAVIS 20 Sep 1894, Doddridge Co, WV. Katherine (daughter of Samuel Preston DAVIS and Melissa WILLIAMS) was born 29 Nov 1866, Doddridge Co, WV; died 7 Feb 1952, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Nina Olive FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Sep 1895, Salem, WV; died 14 Mar 1931, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. 5. Pearl Irene FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1897; died 16 May 1961; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    3. 6. Charles Dana FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 May 1898, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Feb 1967, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Earl Loyal FORDEarl Loyal FORD Descendancy chart to this point (1.Septimus1) was born 10 Nov 1885, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Mar 1967, Follansbee, Brooke Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: St. John Cemetery, Colliers, Brooke Co, WV
    • Residence: 1910, Salem, WV
    • Occupation: 1920; merchant
    • Census: 1910, 1920, 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1930; bakery truck driver
    • Census: From 1940 to RAILROAD ST, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; clerk at national auto store
    • Census: From 1950 to MARIE ST, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1950; store manager for auto supply company

    Earl married Ruby Izela BOND 14 Sep 1910, Salem, WV. Ruby (daughter of Joshua S. BOND and Mary E. DAVIS) was born 11 Mar 1889, Ritchie Co, WV; died Apr 1980; was buried , St. John Cemetery, Colliers, Brooke Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Arah Wanna FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1912, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; died 19 Nov 2005, Follansbee, Brooke Co, WV; was buried , St. John Cemetery, Colliers, Brooke Co, WV.

  2. 3.  Arah Mabel FORDArah Mabel FORD Descendancy chart to this point (1.Septimus1) was born 10 Jul 1889, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1933; was buried , Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Shiloh, Cumberland Co, NJ.

    Arah married Herbert Hummel DAVIS 1908. Herbert was born 28 Feb 1885, Shiloh, Cumberland Co, NJ; died 28 Jun 1957, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried , Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Shiloh, Cumberland Co, NJ. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Dorothy Imogene DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 May 1904, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 4.  Nina Olive FORDNina Olive FORD Descendancy chart to this point (1.Septimus1) was born 6 Sep 1895, Salem, WV; died 14 Mar 1931, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1916; teacher at Shadeland School
    • Census: 1900, 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV," p. 228, reports birth date Sep 6 1896, but 1900 Census shows birth date as Sep 1895 and death record specifies Sep 6 1895.

    Nina married William Clyde SPENCER 12 May 1921, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV. William (son of Snoden S. SPENCER and Mary Elizabeth COSTILOW) was born 2 May 1896, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Jan 1958, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Carl Eugene SPENCER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Feb 1922, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Jun 1982; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. 10. Robert Dean SPENCER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1924, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Oct 1986; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    3. 11. Mary Kathryn SPENCER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1926, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jan 1978, Polk Co, FL.
    4. 12. Martha Joette SPENCER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Feb 1931, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Dec 1984, Dade Co, FL; was buried , Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

  4. 5.  Pearl Irene FORDPearl Irene FORD Descendancy chart to this point (1.Septimus1) was born 6 Apr 1897; died 16 May 1961; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Salem College
    • Occupation: teacher
    • Census: 1900, 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Education:
    Local news item, "West Union Herald," Thursday, Sep 21 1916, in its entirety:
    "Miss Pearl Ford and brother Dana Ford, of Rock Run, left Monday for Salem where they will enter the Salem College."

    Pearl married Lawrence William COULEHAN. Lawrence (son of John Charles COULEHAN and Mary Jane O'DONNELL) was born 8 Apr 1887, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1 Oct 1956, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Charles Dana FORDCharles Dana FORD Descendancy chart to this point (1.Septimus1) was born 21 May 1898, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Feb 1967, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Salem College
    • Occupation: steel construction, iron worker
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1920, 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Education:
    Local news item, "West Union Herald," Thursday, Sep 21 1916, in its entirety:
    "Miss Pearl Ford and brother Dana Ford, of Rock Run, left Monday for Salem where they will enter the Salem College."

    Charles married Esther V. STUTLER 21 May 1927, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Esther (daughter of Abraham Henry STUTLER and Delia Catherine VINCENT) was born 14 Jul 1902, Doddridge Co, WV; died Nov 1991. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. (Stillborn son) FORD  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1928, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 31 May 1928, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, West Union, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Arah Wanna FORDArah Wanna FORD Descendancy chart to this point (2.Earl2, 1.Septimus1) was born 9 Jun 1912, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; died 19 Nov 2005, Follansbee, Brooke Co, WV; was buried , St. John Cemetery, Colliers, Brooke Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Follansbee, Brooke Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1935, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1950, Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Arah married William Douglas "Doug" STONE, Jr. 1936, Brooke Co, WV. William (son of William Douglas STONE and Estelle Ida Moyer "Ethel" STEPHENSON) was born 22 Feb 1911, Wood Co, WV; died 15 May 1962, Follansbee, Brooke Co, WV; was buried , St. John Cemetery, Colliers, Brooke Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Dorothy Imogene DAVISDorothy Imogene DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arah2, 1.Septimus1) was born 10 May 1904, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Feb 1933, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: Dec 1933, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co, CA

    Dorothy married Paul Fitz RANDOLPH 16 Feb 1933, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. Paul (son of Atwell E. F. RANDOLPH and Mary SMITH) was born 29 Jun 1904, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Carl Eugene SPENCERCarl Eugene SPENCER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nina2, 1.Septimus1) was born 25 Feb 1922, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Jun 1982; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1935, Upshur Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV


  4. 10.  Robert Dean SPENCERRobert Dean SPENCER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nina2, 1.Septimus1) was born 2 Oct 1924, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Oct 1986; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bentleyville, Washington Co, PA
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1935, Upshur Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 20 Jun 1943 to 25 Feb 1946; AM2, U.S. Navy, World War II (South Pacific)


  5. 11.  Mary Kathryn SPENCERMary Kathryn SPENCER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nina2, 1.Septimus1) was born 1 Apr 1926, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jan 1978, Polk Co, FL.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Lakeland, Polk Co, FL
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1935, Upshur Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV

    Mary married Eldon Clair BOWYER 25 Dec 1945, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. Eldon (son of Leon Brison BOWYER and Lovie Mae GASTON) was born 10 May 1918, Coxs Mills, Gilmer Co, WV; died 10 Mar 1968, Akron, Summit Co, OH; was buried , Akron, Summit Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Mary married Stanley Gerald "Jerry" SEARFOSS. Stanley (son of Stanley George SEARFOSS and Lucie B. PRICE) was born 4 Oct 1932, Akron, Summit Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 12.  Martha Joette SPENCERMartha Joette SPENCER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nina2, 1.Septimus1) was born 22 Feb 1931, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Dec 1984, Dade Co, FL; was buried , Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade Co, FL
    • Residence: 1935, Upshur Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV

    Martha married George Augustus FLYNN, Jr. 14 Aug 1948. George (son of George Augustus FLYNN and Martha Ellen BLAND) was born 18 Nov 1929, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Jun 1976, Miami, Miami-Dade Co, FL; was buried , Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  (Stillborn son) FORD(Stillborn son) FORD Descendancy chart to this point (6.Charles2, 1.Septimus1) was born 31 May 1928, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 31 May 1928, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, West Union, WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Nina2, 1.Septimus1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  2. 15.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Nina2, 1.Septimus1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded