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Harris of Doddridge and nearby counties in West Virginia

rcrai4705 — 2013-06-03 14:24:06Z

While tracking my grandfather, mother's side, I came across some problems on Ancestry.com in regards to people not paying attention to the fact brothers/siblings can't be born four months apart. I believe that three familes were merged into one as a result. Perhaps someone can add to the far end of this list: Charles Braxton Harris (b. Doddridge WV, d. Columbus, OH), his father John Henery Harris 1832 Monongalia-1925 Dodridge counties, his dad John Asa 1807-1887 Doddridge WV, his father Asa Harris Jr. 1767 Shrewsbury, Mass - 1835 Doddridge (W) Virginia, his father Asa Sr. 1730 - ? Shrewsbury, Mass. At that point someone has lead Ancestry.com to believe that Asa was born four months after a brother born in a location 12 miles east followed by another sibling born 15 miles west, etc. I do believe that Asa Sr. is an ancestor of Charles B. Harris and would like to find more info on the parents of Asa Sr. Thanks. (Contact me if the above is confusing but rings a bell, please!)

Re: GG-GRANDMOTHER & GG-GRANDFATHER

mosp23 — 2013-05-28 00:14:08Z

Lawrence...are you still on this site??

Re: GG-GRANDMOTHER & GG-GRANDFATHER

mosp23 — 2013-05-28 00:14:05Z

Lawrence...are you still on this site??

Una Mae Coplin Ford

Contribution — 2013-05-20 14:02:01Z

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Una Mae Coplin Ford, 87, died peacefully on May 18, 2013.

She was predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Lloyd Hale Ford.

Born in Doddridge County, W.Va., the daughter of Minnie Gay Cox Coplin and Brooks Radcliff Coplin.

Una graduated from Doddridge County High School, and Salem College, where she met Lloyd in music class.

Una retired in 1995 from Liberty Local School District after 39 years of teaching.
She excelled at teaching math and she and her students received numerous national and Ohio awards.
She was named a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, Ohio Teacher of the Year and is listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers.

After her retirement, she remained active in Delta Kappa Gamma Society, NEA Retired Teachers’ Association, OEA Retired Teachers’ Association and Trumbull Retired Teachers’ Association.

Una had a lifelong passion for travel and visited Greece, New Zealand, Australia, Alaska and traveled throughout the United States and Canada during her retirement.

Una was an active member of the Churchill United Methodist Church, where she was a Stephen Minister and a Trustee.

Una leaves her four children, Jean Ford Webb (Ted) of Carlisle, Mass., Roger (Marje) of Fowler, Barbara Ford Geiger (Ed) of Wrentham, Mass., and Douglas of Cleveland, Ohio.
She also leaves nine grandchildren, Justin Lloyd Codinha, Tucker Ford Webb, MD, Theodore Parker Ford Webb, Tara Linee Adams (Ben), Brett Lloyd Ford, Wyatt James Ford, Rachel Sarah Ford Geiger, Gabriella Rose Ford Geiger, and Elijah Lloyd Ford Geiger.

She also leaves her brothers, David (May) Coplin of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Pauldin Glade (Shirley) Coplin of Weston, West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her sister, Helen Richards.

Calling hours will be at the Churchill United Methodist Church on today, May 20, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by a memorial dinner.

An additional viewing will be at the church from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on May 21, followed by a service celebrating her life at 9:30 a.m.

Her final resting place will be next to her husband at Center Point Christian Cemetery in Center Point, W.Va.

Burial will take place on May 21, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad St., Canfield, OHIO 44406.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home in Hubbard, OHIO.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

David L. Wallace

Contribution — 2013-04-18 00:52:29Z

TALLMADGE, Ohio -- David L. Wallace was born on November 4, 1929 in West Union, West Virginia to the late E. Bruce and Opal Wallace.
Mr. Wallace passed away on April 12, 2013, surrounded by his family.

He graduated from Doddridge County High School in 1947.
He served as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy for 13 years.
For 34 years he worked as a lab technician for Norton Company/St. Gobain, retiring in 1994.
He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, a former member of the Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church, Goodyear Heights Lions Club, and enjoyed reading, bowling and playing golf.

David is survived by his wife of 56 years, Velma; daughters, Christinna (James) O'Brien of Green, Lavonne (Daniel) Wise of Copley, Jennifer (Robert) Ross of Akron; sister, Elizabeth Rule; brother, Richard (Sue) Wallace, both of West Virginia, Samuel (Lynn) Wallace of North Carolina; brother- in-law, Homer (Sandy) Smith of Medina; grandchildren, Brett (Kelly), Mark (Becki), Richard, VaNessa (Rob), Windi (Ryan), and Nikki: great-grandchildren, Drew, Auddie, Alec, Dylan, Lila, Jackson, Bailey, Gauge, Travis, and Gabriel.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Donovan Funeral Home (17 Southwest Ave. (on the historical Tallmadge Circle).
Additional calling hours will be on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 1:30 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.
Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013.

David's family would like to thank Dr. Mark Smith, Dr. Roger Chaffee and the Tallmadge Fire Department for their excellent care. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 1480 Eastwood Ave., Akron, OH 44305.

Re: Jacob Snider

nitehawk179 — 2013-04-14 16:19:05Z

Hi Dave,
Jacob was my husband's 2nd Great Grandfather. He first married Nancy Childers, Then Mary Apsey Swann. He was, indeed, born id Doddridge county and also died there.
I have just added info to our "Snider Family" tree on ancestry.com...nitehawk179.

Best,

Kathleen Snider

Fox of Doddridge County

gloria021947 — 2013-03-12 20:15:12Z

My husband's grandfather is Benjamin Edmund Fox unknown DOB, married Laura Swiger on March 16, 1912 in Doddridge County. He died in West Union, Doddridge County in 1946. We are looking for any information on him, his parents and or siblings.

Re: Hiram SWEENEY b. June 23, 1794

danialsweeney — 2013-03-03 18:04:24Z

Hello I am the great grandson of Dan C Sweeney who lived on big battle rd in centerpoint wv I graduated from doddridge co high school I no longer live in doddridge co but may be able to help you some I am available at danialsweeney@aim.com good luck with your search.

Re: Bee Surname

beekathy — 2013-02-27 17:34:55Z

Bee Surname. I have a new email and I am able to check on information from WV. Please inform me how I may help. Warm regards, Kathy

Re: Van Buren Leigh 1880-1951

HRTERRY0517 — 2013-02-13 03:12:25Z

I ATTACHED A PICTURE OF VAN BUREN LEIGH AND BERTHA BOLLINGER

My grandfather is Cecil Leigh

(MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS)

Re: Lurty/Fultz

t_billetter — 2013-02-09 00:46:14Z

My grandmother is Bernice Lurty. Her parents are listed on her birth certificate as Robert J and Alice Lurty. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you

Re: James B.Taylor and Lucy Ann Britton Taylor

thomasker2 — 2013-01-08 19:30:19Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Need DOB's + birthplaces for both.

James B.Taylor and Lucy Ann Britton Taylor

michellehart1964 — 2013-01-07 17:07:01Z

Looking for any information on James B and Lucy Ann. Would like to find out where they were buried any information would helpful in my search Thank you.

Re: Looking for information

sandrasowlesspires — 2013-01-03 22:19:36Z

Susan, If you have the name of the book and author, you could go through the local lending library and request a search for an edition and they will bring it to the local library for you. They search nation wide, even college librarys. Sandra

Re: Alfred Cumpston & Laura Jane Shanks

RethaQuillen — 2012-12-13 03:48:29Z

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx
This website helped me alot...
You might have to use different spellings. Old records they had trouble with the spelling.
Retha

Diss debar birth certificate

pileva2 — 2012-11-23 12:13:41Z

I am related to Debar's first wife Clara.
Many birth certificates from Alsace are now online and I will search for the birth certificate of Debar, but I need the name of the birth municipality.
pierre.levassor@yahoo.fr

Nancy E. Dowler Benefield

Contribution — 2012-11-20 16:47:32Z

APEX, N.C. -- Nancy E. Benefield, 93, a resident of Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, formerly of New Concord and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away Sunday, January 24th, 2010.

Nancy was born September 8th, 1916, the oldest of five daughters to Charles and Rachel Dowler in Doddridge County, W. Va.
She attended New Concord High School where she met and eventually married John Maxwell Benefield.
They were married 61 years until John's death in 1995.

In addition to John, Mrs. Benefield was preceded in death by her sisters, Clarriece Anderson and Margaret Rogers of New Concord, Ohio.

Nancy, who was known as Elline to her friends, was a career dental employee, working for Dr. Joseph A. Lohman in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for 25 years.

She is survived by her son, Roger Benefield and wife, Joyce, of Holly Springs, N.C.; daughter, Ann Lawrentz of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and sisters, Ruth Wymer of New Concord, Ohio, and Jonnie Opel of Abbeville, La.

Also surviving are grandchildren: Jay Lawrentz and wife, Pamela, and their children, Tyler, Mitchell and Kerri of Tallmadge, Ohio; Dr. Randal Benefield, who she helped inspire to enter the field of dentistry, and wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Emily and Jonathan, of Raleigh, N.C.; Gregory Benefield and wife, Susan, and son, Matthew, of Southern Pines, N.C.; Jeffrey Lawrentz and wife, Robin, and their children, Colton, Tanner, Amanda and Jessie, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

A memorial service for family members will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.apexfuneral.com.

.Published in Akron Beacon Journal on January 28, 2010

Summit
Doddridge

Re: Ora Doak

DJOBRIEN208 — 2012-11-10 20:42:48Z

Jo Ann,

Are you still researching this line? I am researching Ora Doak and his children. Would like to compare notes with you.

Hope to hear from you!

Donna

Re: Ora Doak

DJOBRIEN208 — 2012-11-10 20:03:12Z

Jo Ann,

Are you still researching this line? I am researching Ora Doak and his children. Would like to compare notes with you.

Hope to hear from you!

Donna

Obituary Help

DJOBRIEN208 — 2012-11-10 04:10:49Z

Looking for an obit for James Givens Doak who died in Doddridge County on 4 Dec 1992. Is there a good source to get those? Thanks for any help!

Donna

Re: David Grant Smith/Gertrude Wilson marriage 1901 (more or less)

thomasker2 — 2012-10-23 15:27:05Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Marriage Record
Date: 23 Aug 1881
Place: Doddridge, West Virginia
Bride Name: Lavina E. Pigott
Birth Date:
Birth Place: Doddridge, West Virginia
Age at Marriage: 16y
Marital Status
Prior to Marriage: Single
Groom's name - David G. Smith
Age - 19y

1900 -
Name: David G Smith
Age: 37
Birth Date: Apr 1863
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Central, Doddridge, West Virginia
[Doddridge]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Name: Johnson Smith
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Occupation:

David G Smith 37, 4/63 WV - farmer
Sina Smith 17, 2/83 WV - dau
Lillian Smith 16, 2/84 WV
Ruby Smith 15, 3/85 WV - son
Herman Smith 11, 6/88 WV
Walter Smith 10, 5/89 WV
Retta Smith 8, 3/92 WV - dau
Corbit Smith 6, 2/94 WV - son
Fredie Smith 4, 3/96 WV
Nellie Smith 2, 4/97 WV - dau
Johnson Smith 93, 3/07 WV [should be VA as WV was not a state at that time]

1910 -
Name: David G Smith
Age in 1910: 47
Birth Year: 1863
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Central, Doddridge, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
[Self (Head)]
Marital Status: Married = 9
Spouse's Name: Gertie Smith
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

David G Smith 47, WV - 2nd marriage
Gertie Smith 29, WV - 2nd marriage
Glenn Smith 9, WV [1901]
Carrie Smith 5, WV
Russel Smith 11/12, WV
Reuben E Smith 25, WV
Herman H Smith 22, WV
Walter W Smith 20, WV
Retta Smith 18, WV
Freddie Smith 14, WV
Mellie Smith 12, WV

1920 -
Name: Gertrude Smith
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Central, Doddridge, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Widow
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Gertrude Smith 36, WV - farmer
Glen Smith 16, WV
Carrie Smith 14, WV
Russel Smith 11, WV

1930 -
Name: Glen Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Wellsburg, Brooke, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 -

RE - Gertie Wilson Smith
There is a 20 yr gap in the census records 1880 - 1900. 1890 census was destroyed by fire in the 1920's.

This link does not show the 2nd marriage for David G. Smith nor the death of Gertie Smith -

West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx

death record -
Davy G Smith
Birth: Apr. 1, 1863
Death: Feb. 3, 1911

Burial:
Pigott Cemetery Central Station, Doddridge County
West Virginia
Plot:

death record -
Corbett Smith
Birth: 1894
Death: 1904

Inscription:
Son of D.G. and L.E.

Burial:
Pigott Cemetery, Central Station, Doddridge County
West Virginia

death record -
Lavina E Smith
Birth: Aug. 15, 1865
Death: Mar. 29, 1900

Burial: Pigott Cemetery, Central Station, Doddridge County
West Virginia

TRY - Find a grave – FREE SITE - volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic

DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME.

http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/

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Re: David Grant Smith/Gertrude Wilson marriage 1901 (more or less)

rennieb1 — 2012-10-22 21:03:56Z

Some clues for you:

According to daughter Carrie's birth record, Gertrude was born in Ritchie County in about 1881. The WV Births Index indicates Gertrude Wilson's birth as 1880 in Ritchie, parents & exact date not given.

On 22 Oct 1921, Carrie Smith married Lawrence E. Underwood in Doddridge County. Informant for the marriage license was Gertrude Wallordt.
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11796178&Ty...

The "Wallordt" spelling is questionable. I found no subsequent reference to Gertrude by that or any similar name. Carrie & Lawrence Underwood are found in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the 1930 and 1940 Census. I lost track of her brothers Leo (Glenn) and Russel after the 1920 Census.

If you ever get this figured out, please let us know!

Rennie Brown
West Union, WV

Re: David Grant Smith/Gertrude Wilson marriage 1901 (more or less)

dhazel1 — 2012-10-20 21:27:17Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

I found a strong possible marriage (and the only one with theses surnames) in Doddridge County:

Gertrude WILSON, age 21, single, born Pennsboro, Richie Co., WV, married 21 Nov 1900, Doddridge, H. E. SMITH, widower, age 35.

The SMITH name is slightly off, but the ages, her name and being Doddridge Co, where they resided, it's probably your ancestors.

Getrude "Gertie" WILSON birthdate and parents could be:

Gertrude WILSON, born Ritchie, 19 Aug 1880, father Abraham and mother Margaret. I also found her children's births, Leo Glenn in 1903 (Gertie stated she was 27, so born abt. 1876) and Carrie in 1905 (Gertie stated she was 24, born abt. 1881). So, Aug 1880 is in the middle of that 1876-1881 time span.

Hope this helps!

Re: Looking for information

cg1980 — 2012-10-13 02:45:20Z

Where do I fit in the Davis line, my grandfather was Earl Bryon Davis. I will look in the book for information, try this email sweetheart10380@aol.com. There is alot of information on the Davis family, and depending on where your line fits in some of it is quite interesting.

David Grant Smith/Gertrude Wilson marriage 1901 (more or less)

dgallatin61 — 2012-10-12 17:43:04Z

Trying to track down info on Gertie Wilson Smith, second wife of David G Smith, widower of Lavina Pigott. All i can find is she was born around 1882. Children apparently of this union are:
Glenn (or Leo Glenn)
Carrie
Russel(l)
Any leads greatly appreciated

Re: Looking for information

susanbmoore25 — 2012-10-12 13:12:41Z

I tried to reply but my message came back undeliverable. I wanted to chat with you! Where are you in the davis line? My father was Everett Davis. He had 3 brothers Orin, Bernard, and Clyde, 2 ended up in Kansas and 2 in Baltimore. Their parents were Ora Davis and Vonda Beverlin....any of those names ring any bells!!
I contacted the historical sociaty about helping me locate one of those books that I could buy or borrow, they are still looking. I want to learn about the whole Davis family.

Re: Looking for information

cg1980 — 2012-10-11 01:42:50Z

I have a copy of the book and am also related to the Davis's of Doddridge County, I could check the book for you. It could save you time.
Email me At c_g1980@yahoo.com

Re: Kittle family?

tbedw — 2012-10-10 16:14:34Z

I have been searching for my grandad's family for a while now. My mom never knew them because she was so young when my grandad died. My mom said that she also remembers while visiting her grandma Starkey, she remembers someone with only one arm. She doesn't know who it was or even if it was a family member. Do you know?

Re: Kittle family?

tbedw — 2012-10-10 15:54:07Z

That is correct, my grandfather was a paratrooper and was killed during that battle according to the records. His death was classified as FOD (finding of death) which means he was presumed dead. He has a grave marker in Belgium. James Kittle married Edith Jarmans (my grandmother) and had one daughter, Shirley Kittle, my mother. My mom was only one year old when my grandad was killed.

Re: Kittle family?

Sharon_B48 — 2012-10-10 15:49:32Z

We went to Baltimore (I think) at night once but did not go in to see the people who lived there, stayed in car while Daddy went in to visit. I always thought it was to see his brother Lawrence. I think we do have a match. I live in Atlanta, my sister lives near here as well. I will call when I can get a minute...this is really something, I never knew his brother was married or had children. Ypu're right, your mother and I would be first cousins. I am Sharon and my sister is Christina Evette. Daddy always said that Christina was an old family name and I saw a Christina in one of the links I found. Your mother also has several Kittle cousins in WVA.

Re: Kittle family?

tbedw — 2012-10-10 15:40:42Z

I think we have a match. My mom lived in Baltimore when she was little and would take a train with her mom to WV to see her Grandma Starkey. She said that that's where she knew her Uncle Johnny from. I believe you are related to me and my mother. Where do you live? Please call me on my cell phone when you can. 540-974-2202. My name is Todd.

Re: Kittle family?

Sharon_B48 — 2012-10-10 15:40:23Z

My father (John A. Kittle) was born in 1925 died 2005. Cannot find my baby book for his father's name. I think his father died in 1928 or so. Had three brothers that I remember being mentioned. Eldest was killed in Battle of the Bulge (James?, was a paratrooper and body was never found according to my Dad. Also Lawrence and Lige. Lawrence and Daddy served in the South Pacific, unsure where Lige served but they were all in WWII. Sister was Mary, possibly the eldest. If it is the same brother (James) I never heard that he was married or had children. My aunt Ruth (lives in WVA) and may remember. I do know Grandma Kittle had to give her children away, could not raise them after her husband died. Only one given back was my father because he was a toddler and cried too much. She then worked for a family, perhaps as a housekeeper and married Virgil.

Re: Kittle family?

Sharon_B48 — 2012-10-10 15:32:26Z

Rebecca Starkey, married to Virgil. Two children that I remember, Ruth and Charles (?). He was killed in an accident when I was very young.

Re: Kittle family?

tbedw — 2012-10-10 14:05:02Z

You said that your dad had a half sister. Did his mom remarry? If so, what was her remarried last name?

Re: Kittle family?

tbedw — 2012-10-10 11:24:05Z

Now that I think about it, my great grandfather's first name was Madison.

Re: Kittle family?

tbedw — 2012-10-10 11:19:46Z

I will check my grandfather's birth certificate when I get home tonight, but I beleive my great grandfather's name was John A Kittle. My grandfather was James Daniel Kittle, born 1920 and killed in WW2 in 1944 at the Battle of the Bulge. My mom's maiden name is Shirley Marie Kittle. Her parents (my grandparents) were from Randolph WV. My great grandmother's maiden name was Rebecca Cade (married John Kittle). I live in Front Royal, VA. My mom lives in Warrenton, VA. If we are related, you and my mom would be 1st cousins and you would be my second cousin.

Re: Kittle family?

Sharon_B48 — 2012-10-09 19:50:33Z

Family was from Braxton, Randolph county maybe...My father said that he was born or lived in Junior, WV. I am unsure if the family is Scottish, German or Dutch.....

Re: Kittle family?

Sharon_B48 — 2012-10-09 19:49:01Z

Father was John Addison Kittle. Cannot remember grandfather's name, died when father was very young (1928?). Will check baby book for ....His oldest brother was killed in WWII, Battle of the Bulge - cannot remember but James sounds familiar. Who was your mother, how related and where are you located? My father passed away in 2005, has one sister still alive...was half sister to Daddy and siblings by Kittle.

Re: Reed Family from West Union, WV

marystinespring77 — 2012-09-22 02:03:38Z

http://www.doddridgecountyroots.com/html/fam/fam22020.html

Re: Reed Family from West Union, WV

LSLangille — 2012-09-21 00:10:57Z

not related ...

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Reed
Age in 1910: 1 6/12 [1]
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Willie C Reed
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Mary Reed
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members: Name Age
Willie C Reed 33
Mary Reed 32
Odward Reed 9
Mildred Reed 7
Clarence Reed 6
Russie Reed 4
Wanda Reed 3
Edward Reed 1 6/12 [1] <<<-------------------------

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Reed
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: W C Reed
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Mary Reed
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
W C Reed 43
Mary Reed 42
Alward Reed 18
Mildred Reed 17
Clarence Reed 16
Gussie Reed 14
Wanda Reed 12
Edward Reed 11 <<<-------------------------
Carlos Reed 9
Floyd Reed 7
Beryl Reed 5
Edwina Reed 0 [3/12]
Rachel Reed 61

West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971
Name: Edward Reed
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1907
Age: 20
Spouse's Name: Ada May Haught
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Age: 19
Marriage Date: 27 Aug 1927
Marriage Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Reed
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ada Reed
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Household Members: Name Age
Edward Reed 19 <<<-------------------------
Ada Reed 19
Betty Reed 0 [3/12]

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: William Edward Reed
Birth Date: abt 1909
Death Date: 2 Aug 1935
Death Place: Doddridge, West Virginia
Death Age: 26 years 8 months 27 days
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: William Reed
Mother Name: Mary Reed
Spouse Name: Ada Haught Reed
FHL Film Number: 1953906

West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Edward William Reed
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1908
Birth Place: Ritchie, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 Aug 1935
Death Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
Burial Date: 4 Aug 1935
Death Age: 26 years 8 months 27 days
Occupation: Day Laborer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: William Reed
Father Birth Place: Ritchie, West Virginia
Mother Name: Mary Reed
Mother Birth Place: Ritchie, West Virginia
FHL Film Number: 838195

his older sister Wanda listed just for parents names:

West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Name: Wanda Edna Reed
Birth Date: 9 Apr 1907
Birth Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia
Birth County: Doddridge County
Gender: Female
Father's Name: William Reed
Mother's Name: Mary Elizabeth
FHL Film Number: 838207

his wife:

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ada M Haught
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: McClellan, Doddridge, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Ira M Haught
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Rosa C Haught
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members: Name Age
Ira M Haught 44
Rosa C Haught 37
Maude M Haught 9
Laurence Haught 12
Ada M Haught 7
Annie A Haught 5
Pansy O Haught 3 [3 4/12]

Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
Name: Ada Mae Haught Vandruff
Birth Date: 13 May 1912
Age at Death: 82
Death Date: 16 Feb 1995
Burial Place: Beech Bottom, Brooke County, West Virginia, USA
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-...

Social Security Death Index
Name: Ada Vandruff
SSN: 236-34-8482
Last Residence: 26070 Wellsburg, Brooke, West Virginia, United States of America
Born: 13 May 1912
Died: 16 Feb 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Reed Family from West Union, WV

hateearlyam — 2012-09-20 21:37:15Z

I am searching for information for my father-in-law...he lost his father in an accident when he was just a child. His father was Edward Reed from West Union, WV. He has never seen a picture of his father...was love to connect with anyone with a picture or information...his mother Ada
remarried and eventually moved to the northern panhandle of WV.

Re: Information on Eagle Mills, WV

tamiami777 — 2012-09-20 00:41:35Z

The family was from PA. Many of his family lived around Oil City, PA.

Re: Looking for information

susanbmoore25 — 2012-09-10 11:24:53Z

Thank you!! I will locate the book. Need to find out what all they have to locate other family names as well!

Re: Looking fot information

rennieb1 — 2012-09-10 04:46:48Z

Do you have Susie Davis Nicholson's book "Davis - The Settlers of Salem, WV"? Sounds like that would answer a lot of your questions. If you can't find a used one at a reasonable price, I've heard that a reprinting was done. The Harrison County Historical Society could steer you to where to find it.

In the meantime, you might find this to be of interest...
Family of Benjamin Franklin Davis & Easter Hutson:
http://www.doddridgecountyroots.com/bk6html/f22528.html

Good luck!
RB

Looking fot information

susanbmoore25 — 2012-09-04 08:51:59Z

I'm wanting information on the Davis family from Doddridge West Virginia. Each of the surnames married Davis's
I'm interested in all of them, but my line in the Davis's is Lloyd and Bertie Frum. BF Davis and Easter Hutson.

Re: West Union Odd Fellows Cemetery

BoehmeFamily — 2012-09-02 01:37:27Z

Thanks so much for the information, Rennie!!!! KBo

Re: 1917-1918 deaths

dhazel1 — 2012-09-01 02:36:23Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

This was tough! I only found one family member:

WV Culture Vitals Index says "Mrs. Addie PHILLIPS", died 24 Jan 1918, Center Point, Harrison Co., (not Doddridge, apparently) WV, wife of LW (that would be Lewis Willis) PHILLIPS. She was aged 53 years, & died of Paralysis.

You have already seen the tombstones at FindAGrave? They have vital record dates. Ada "Addie" L. SMOYLER, born 20 July 1864, Foxbury, Clarion, PA married 1880 Lewis Willis PHILLIPS, born May 1858.

In case you do not have? - After Addie's 1918 death, LW married for the
second time, 12 June 1927, Harrison Co., WV, Maude Blanche GULLEY, a widow.

Hope this helps?
Laura

Re: West Union Odd Fellows Cemetery

rennieb1 — 2012-09-01 02:31:18Z

The West Union Odd Fellows (or IOOF) Cemetery was one of three cemeteries incorporated into what is now known as Blockhouse Hill Cemetery. The three sections (IOOF, Catholic, 7th Day Baptist) are not labeled as such, but are discernible to the eye if you look carefully. Here's an account of how this all came about:
http://www.westunion-wv.com/history/blockhouse.htm

Freeman Cemetery

sray9641 — 2012-08-31 01:29:41Z

Is there anyone who has a listing of the persons buried in this cemetery? There are very few on Find A Grave or other sites on the internet. I am looking for several Sullivan's that I know are buried there but a few I am not sure of.

Thank you.
Sherry Ray

1917-1918 deaths

sray9641 — 2012-08-23 04:48:45Z

I have several family members who died between 1917 and 1918. I think in was from the influenza epidemic but cannot find any records on the WV vital records website. They are buried in the Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family name is Phillips. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Sherry Ray