My greatgrandfather was John Philip Lonas, b. 1832-1836, d. abt 1917. He was a son of Joseph Lonas and Rachel Hausberger(Huntsberger?). He served in the Civil War in Co. C 7th VA Cavalry and Co. K 12th VA Cavalry. In 1890, John married Emma French Tanquary, a woman over 30 years his junior. I believe he was married before but am unable to provide proof of that. If he was married before, it's a good chance there were children and I would like to find this information.
John and Emma had at least 4 children, born between 1891 and 1910. Laura Lee Lonas Wagner, b. Jan. 1894, Alfred Hugh, b. Oct. 10 1900, Fredrick B., b. Apr. 17 1910, and my grandfather, the oldest, John Tanquary Lonas, b. Oct. 9 1891, d. Feb. 23 1964.
If anyone has information on this family I would be happy to share what I have.
Thanks.