Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

William J. Corbin¹

M, b. November 1877, d. 4 September 1900

Father

George E. Corbin¹ b. May 1856, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Mother

Josephine M. Fleece¹ b. Jun 1851, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Last Edited

25 Jul 2004

Birth*

William J. Corbin was born in November 1877 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George E. Corbin; page 62A, occupation laborer, 2 children and Francis Rankin (divorced) living with them.¹

Marriage*

William J. Corbin married Mary Elizabeth Deborah Ambrose on 30 August 1899 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland.^3,4

Census*

William J. Corbin appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, ED 131, sheet 5A, occupation brakeman, just married, no children, sister Sophia living with them.³

Death*

He died on 4 September 1900 at Cumberland (probably), Allegany, Maryland, at age 22; of tuberculosis.⁴

Family

Mary Elizabeth Deborah Ambrose b. Jan 1879

Child

Walter Edward Corbin⁴ b. 4 Sep 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S809] Terry Bass, "Email re William Corbin," e-mail to Al Field
Al Field, 25 July 2004.

Mary F. Corbin¹

F, b. 12 September 1879

Father

George E. Corbin¹ b. May 1856, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Mother

Josephine M. Fleece¹ b. Jun 1851, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Last Edited

21 Jul 2004

Birth*

Mary F. Corbin was born on 12 September 1879 at Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of George E. Corbin; page 62A, occupation laborer, 2 children and Francis Rankin (divorced) living with them.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

Frances (Fannie) Caw¹

F, b. 1827

Father

Nicholas Caw¹ b. 1785, d. c Jun 1861

Mother

Catherine Elizabeth Wagener¹ b. 1785, d. 21 Nov 1867

Last Edited

29 Jul 2004

Birth*

Frances (Fannie) Caw was born in 1827 at Morgan, Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 28 September 1847,her married name was Rankin.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Thomas James Rankin on 28 September 1847 at Morgan, Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Frances (Fannie) Caw appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 District 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 103B, occupation farmer, living with William Kesecker family, 1 child.⁴

(Witness) Census

Frances (Fannie) Caw appeared on the census of 1860 District 4, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 423, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Probate

Frances (Fannie) Caw witnessed the probate of the estate of Nicholas Caw on 14 July 1861 at Morgan, Virginia.⁵

(Witness) Census

Frances (Fannie) Caw appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 135, occupation farm hand, renting, 5 children at home.⁶

Census*

Frances (Fannie) Caw appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia, page 62A, divorced, living with the George and Josephene Corbin family.¹

NoteB*

No Morgan County death or burial record found for Francis Rankin.

Family

Thomas James Rankin b. 1817

Children

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin+² b. 19 Jun 1848, d. 23 Dec 1923
Mariah Rankin+² b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 30 Apr 1890
Susannah B. Rankin² b. 1853
William Nicholas Rankin+² b. 19 Jun 1858, d. 8 Jan 1921
Malinda Rankin+⁶ b. Jul 1861, d. bt 1911 - 1919
Joseph F. Rankin+⁶ b. Feb 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Thomas James Rankin^1,2

M, b. 1817

Last Edited

29 Jul 2004

Birth*

Thomas James Rankin was born in 1817 at Virginia; also appears as James.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Frances (Fannie) Caw, daughter of Nicholas Caw and Catherine Elizabeth Wagener, on 28 September 1847 at Morgan, Virginia.^1,2

Census

Thomas James Rankin appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 at District 42, Morgan, Virginia, page 103B, occupation farmer, living with William Kesecker family, 1 child.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1860 at District 4, Morgan, Virginia, page 423, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, page 135, occupation farm hand, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, page 35, occupation farmer, listed as married, but divorced according to his wife, 1 son at home.⁵

Family

Frances (Fannie) Caw b. 1827

Children

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin+¹ b. 19 Jun 1848, d. 23 Dec 1923
Mariah Rankin+¹ b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 30 Apr 1890
Susannah B. Rankin¹ b. 1853
William Nicholas Rankin+¹ b. 19 Jun 1858, d. 8 Jan 1921
Malinda Rankin+⁴ b. Jul 1861, d. bt 1911 - 1919
Joseph F. Rankin+⁴ b. Feb 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin¹

F, b. 19 June 1848, d. 23 December 1923

Father

Thomas James Rankin² b. 1817

Mother

Frances (Fannie) Caw² b. 1827

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin was born on 19 June 1848 at Morgan, Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 District 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 103B, occupation farmer, living with William Kesecker family, 1 child.⁴

(Witness) Census

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin appeared on the census of 1860 District 4, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 423, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 28 September 1869,her married name was Vanarsdale.^5,6

Marriage*

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin married Isaac M. Vanorsdale, son of Reverend William Vanorsdale and Christinia (Teenah or Teeny) Casler, on 28 September 1869 at Morgan, West Virginia.^5,6

(Witness) Census

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Isaac M. Vanorsdale; page 36D, occupation miller, 5 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Isaac M. Vanorsdale; ED 89, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 9 children, 7 living, 5 at home.⁷

(Witness) Death

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin witnessed the death of Isaac M. Vanorsdale on 4 December 1904 at Morgan, West Virginia; buried at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.^8,3

Census

Edna (Edney) Aann Rankin appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 87, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 9 children, 7 living, 5 at home; John & Lizzie taught school and Charles was a railroad brakeman who also lived in Pennsylvania.⁹

Census*

She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Cacapon District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 117, sheet 4A, widowed, 3 children living with her.⁸

Death*

She died on 23 December 1923 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 75; buried at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.³

Family

Isaac M. Vanorsdale b. 21 Apr 1833, d. 4 Dec 1904

Children

Matthias A. Vanorsdale+⁵ b. Apr 1870, d. 16 Nov 1944
John Siler Vanorsdale⁵ b. 17 Jan 1872, d. 13 Jul 1944
Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Vanorsdale⁵ b. Jun 1874
Clarence Monroe Vanorsdale+⁵ b. Jan 1877
Chlorus (Cloris) M. Vanarsdale⁵ b. 3 Sep 1879, d. Feb 1964
Lillian I. Vanorsdale⁷ b. 15 Mar 1883, d. 22 Nov 1956
Charles Vanorsdale+⁷ b. Mar 1885
Edith A. Vanorsdale³ b. 28 Sep 1889, d. 24 Nov 1889
James L. Vanorsdale³ b. 5 Jul 1892, d. 13 Jul 1892

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mariah Rankin¹

F, b. 27 March 1851, d. 30 April 1890

Father

Thomas James Rankin¹ b. 1817

Mother

Frances (Fannie) Caw¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

28 Jul 2004

Birth*

Mariah Rankin was born on 27 March 1851 at Morgan, Virginia; based on cemetery record of 30 April 1889.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1860 District 4, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 423, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mariah Rankin appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 135, occupation farm hand, renting, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 20 March 1878,her married name was Weber.^4,5

Marriage*

Mariah Rankin married John D. Weber, son of Gottleib F. Weber and Mary Ann Lutman, on 20 March 1878 at Morgan, West Virginia.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Mariah Rankin appeared on the census of 1880 Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John D. Weber; page 14A, occupation farmer, 1 child and brother in law William Rankins.⁴

Death*

Mariah Rankin died on 30 April 1890 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 39; of pneumonia; cemetery record is 1889.^6,7,2

Family

John D. Weber b. 11 Feb 1852, d. 13 May 1901

Children

Sarah Weber⁴ b. 1879
Charles G. Weber⁶ b. Jun 1886
Martha B. Weber⁶ b. Feb 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

Susannah B. Rankin¹

F, b. 1853

Father

Thomas James Rankin¹ b. 1817

Mother

Frances (Fannie) Caw¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

6 Nov 2003

Birth*

Susannah B. Rankin was born in 1853 at Morgan, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1860 District 4, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 423, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Susannah B. Rankin appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 135, occupation farm hand, renting, 5 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Susannah B. Rankin appeared on the census of 1880 Rock Gap District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of James C. Dailey; page 35A, living with his mother and stepfather, Daniel and Martha J. Shirely and their family, no children.³

Married Name

As of 13 May 1880,her married name was Dailey.^3,4

Marriage*

Susannah B. Rankin married James C. Dailey on 13 May 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.^3,4

Family

James C. Dailey b. 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.

William Nicholas Rankin¹

M, b. 19 June 1858, d. 8 January 1921

Father

Thomas James Rankin² b. 1817

Mother

Frances (Fannie) Caw² b. 1827

Last Edited

6 Dec 2005

Birth*

William Nicholas Rankin was born on 19 June 1858 at Morgan, Virginia; also appears as Nicholas; death certificate says 16 June 1858.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1860 District 4, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 423, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

William Nicholas Rankin appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 Rock Gap Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas James Rankin; page 135, occupation farm hand, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Census*

William Nicholas Rankin appeared on the census of 1880 at Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, page 14A, occupation laborer, living with his sister and her husband, John and Maria Weber.⁶

Marriage*

He married Cordelia Fritzman on 28 June 1882 at Morgan, West Virginia.⁷

Census

William Nicholas Rankin appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 7 children, 6 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 114, sheet 10B, occupation sand mill, owned home, 2 children and 1 grandson at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 8 January 1921 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, at age 62; buried at Greenway Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Cordelia Fritzman b. 1 May 1858, d. 28 May 1936

Children

Joseph Franklin Rankin⁸ b. 4 Apr 1883, d. 19 Jan 1944
Arthur William Rankin+¹⁰ b. 16 Jul 1884, d. 24 Oct 1968
Charles P. Rankin^8,11 b. 24 Oct 1885
Mary Jane Rankin+^12,13 b. 13 Jul 1887, d. Nov 1977
John T. Rankin^8,11 b. 18 Jan 1889, d. b 1900
George W. Rankin¹⁰ b. 5 Jul 1891, d. 15 Jan 1946
Dorothy A. Rankin^8,11 b. 10 Oct 1894

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenway Cemetery.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Morgan County death certificate no. 1521.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, November 1977.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

John D. Weber^1,2

M, b. 11 February 1852, d. 13 May 1901

Father

Gottleib F. Weber³ b. 28 Feb 1821, d. 23 Dec 1893

Mother

Mary Ann Lutman⁴ b. 1825, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Last Edited

28 Jul 2004

Birth*

John D. Weber was born on 11 February 1852 at Morgan, Virginia.^4,2,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Gottleib F. Weber; page 106, occupation farmer, land valued at $850, 8 children at home.⁶

Marriage*

John D. Weber married Mariah Rankin, daughter of Thomas James Rankin and Frances (Fannie) Caw, on 20 March 1878 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Census*

John D. Weber appeared on the census of 1880 at Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, page 14A, occupation farmer, 1 child and brother in law William Rankins.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 81, sheet 5B, occupation laborer, widowed, renting, 2 children at home.⁷

Death*

He died on 13 May 1901 at Morgan, West Virginia, at age 49; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.⁵

Family

Mariah Rankin b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 30 Apr 1890

Children

Sarah Weber¹ b. 1879
Charles G. Weber⁷ b. Jun 1886
Martha B. Weber⁷ b. Feb 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Highland Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, Greenlawn Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah Weber¹

F, b. 1879

Father

John D. Weber¹ b. 11 Feb 1852, d. 13 May 1901

Mother

Mariah Rankin¹ b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 30 Apr 1890

Last Edited

2 Nov 2002

Birth*

Sarah Weber was born in 1879 at Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Allen Twp., Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John D. Weber; page 14A, occupation farmer, 1 child and brother in law William Rankins.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles G. Weber¹

M, b. June 1886

Father

John D. Weber¹ b. 11 Feb 1852, d. 13 May 1901

Mother

Mariah Rankin¹ b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 30 Apr 1890

Last Edited

2 Nov 2002

Birth*

Charles G. Weber was born in June 1886 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John D. Weber; ED 81, sheet 5B, occupation laborer, widowed, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Martha B. Weber¹

F, b. February 1887

Father

John D. Weber¹ b. 11 Feb 1852, d. 13 May 1901

Mother

Mariah Rankin¹ b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 30 Apr 1890

Last Edited

2 Nov 2002

Birth*

Martha B. Weber was born in February 1887 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of John D. Weber; ED 81, sheet 5B, occupation laborer, widowed, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Letha E. Keesecker^1,2

F, b. 3 May 1878, d. 8 January 1966

Last Edited

7 Mar 2004

Birth*

Letha E. Keesecker was born on 3 May 1878 at Sleepy Creek, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2,3,4

Name Variation

As of 15 December 1898, Letha E. Keesecker was also known as Letha Wagoner.

Married Name

As of 15 December 1898,her married name was Wagner.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Charles W. Wagner, son of Joseph S. Wagener and Rebecca Shank, on 15 December 1898 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Letha E. Keesecker appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles W. Wagner; ED 88, sheet 9A, occupation fireman station, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living; sister-in-law Lola Keesecker living with them.¹

Married Name

As of between 1905 and 1920,her married name was Foltz.^5,6

Marriage*

Letha E. Keesecker married Unknown Foltz between 1905 and 1920; not found in Morgan County marriage records.^5,6

Census*

Letha E. Keesecker appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 84, sheet 1A, occupation none, widowed, 2 children at home.⁷

Census

She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, ED 17, page 5A, occupation stewartess?-hospital, widowed, living with her daughter's family.⁵

Death*

She died on 8 January 1966 at Glen Ridge, Essex, New Jersey, at age 87; buried at Greenway (Old Union Chapel?) Cemetery.^8,9

Obit

Letha E.'s obituary was published in the Morgan Messenger on circa 12 January 1966:
Rites for Mrs. Letha Wagner Foltz, who died January 8 in the Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge, N.J., were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hunter Funeral Home by the Rev. Donald S. Stewart, Jr. Burial was in the Greenway Cemetery. Mrs. Foltz was born at Sleepy Creek, May 3, 1879, daughter of Frank and Ida Silver Kesecker. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Raab, Montclair, N.J., and Mrs. Lee Martin, Sarasota, Fla; one sister, Mrs. Dora Huffman, Cumberland Md.: one brother, Max Kesecker, Mesa, Ariz., and nine grandchildren.¹⁰

Family 1

Charles W. Wagner b. 16 Jun 1874, d. 23 Dec 1903

Children

Unknown Infant Wagner¹¹ b. 12 Apr 1899, d. 12 Apr 1899
Dorris J. Wagner+¹ b. 12 Apr 1900, d. Apr 1978
Charlotte M. Wagner+⁷ b. 15 Jul 1901, d. 5 Aug 1989

Family 2

Unknown Foltz b. bt 1870 - 1880

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 10 January 1966.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, Letha Foltz, abt 10 January 1966, page 339.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, page 66, appears to be Old Union Chapel.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, page 339, abt 10 January 1966.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, abt 12 January 1966, page 333.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

Dorris J. Wagner¹

F, b. 12 April 1900, d. April 1978

Father

Charles W. Wagner¹ b. 16 Jun 1874, d. 23 Dec 1903

Mother

Letha E. Keesecker¹ b. 3 May 1878, d. 8 Jan 1966

Last Edited

15 Sep 2012

Birth*

Dorris J. Wagner was born on 12 April 1900 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 12 April 1900, Dorris J. Wagner was also known as Dorris J. Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Charles W. Wagner; ED 88, sheet 9A, occupation fireman station, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living; sister-in-law Lola Keesecker living with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Dorris J. Wagner appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Letha E. Keesecker; ED 84, sheet 1A, occupation none, widowed, 2 children at home.³

Married Name

As of circa 1924,her married name was Martin.⁴

Marriage*

Dorris J. Wagner married Robert L. Martin circa 1924.⁴

(Witness) Census

Dorris J. Wagner appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, in the household of Robert L. Martin; ED 17, sheet 5A, occupation machinist-steam railroad, renting-$25 month, 1 child and mother in law at home.⁴

Census*

Dorris J. Wagner and Robert L. Martin appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, ED 128, sheet 9B, occupation custodial officer-federal penitentiary, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Death*

Dorris J. Wagner died in April 1978 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.⁶

Family

Robert L. Martin b. 1899

Child

Mary E. Martin⁴ b. 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Albert R. Ganoe^1,2

M, b. 1876

Father

Benjamin F. Ganoe³ b. Sep 1853, d. 25 Dec 1916

Mother

Mary (Mollie) V. (?)³ b. May 1853, d. 1930

Last Edited

14 Nov 2003

Birth*

Albert R. Ganoe was born in 1876 at West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Benjamin F. Ganoe; page 26B, occupation laborer, 2 children at home.³

Marriage*

Albert R. Ganoe married Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener, daughter of Joseph S. Wagener and Rebecca Shank, on 25 February 1900 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

Census

Albert R. Ganoe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia, ED 65, sheet 19A, occupation B&O shop, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Port of Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, ED 94, sheet 9A, occupation not legible, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, ED 11-51, sheet 11A, occupation shop man-railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, Joseph was living with them, working as a railroad clerk.⁵

Family

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener b. 17 Aug 1876

Children

Joseph R. Ganoe¹ b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 23 Nov 1991
Harold Ganoe¹ b. 26 Nov 1912, d. Feb 1987

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Joseph R. Ganoe¹

M, b. 11 December 1905, d. 23 November 1991

Father

Albert R. Ganoe¹ b. 1876

Mother

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener¹ b. 17 Aug 1876

Last Edited

14 Nov 2003

Birth*

Joseph R. Ganoe was born on 11 December 1905 at West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 65, sheet 19A, occupation B&O shop, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.³

(Witness) Census

Joseph R. Ganoe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Port of Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 94, sheet 9A, occupation not legible, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Joseph R. Ganoe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 11-51, sheet 11A, occupation shop man-railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, Joseph was living with them, working as a railroad clerk.⁴

Death*

Joseph R. Ganoe died on 23 November 1991 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 85; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Harold Ganoe¹

M, b. 26 November 1912, d. February 1987

Father

Albert R. Ganoe¹ b. 1876

Mother

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener¹ b. 17 Aug 1876

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Harold Ganoe was born on 26 November 1912 at Frederick, Maryland.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Port of Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 94, sheet 9A, occupation not legible, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Harold Ganoe died in February 1987 at Romney, Hampshire, West Virginia, at age 74; SSDI only.²

NoteB*

Robert "Bob" Lee Ganoe, 64, Chatsworth, GA, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 (8/14 issue of Hampshire Review)

James Franklin "Jim" Ganoe, 56, Augusta, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, as his residence (8/7)
www.hampshirereview.com, Romney WV.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

John J. Gant^1,2

M, b. between 1822 and 1826

Father

John Gant b. bt 1790 - 1800

Last Edited

23 Feb 2005

Birth*

John J. Gant was born between 1822 and 1826 at Virginia; 1850 and 1860 census ages are inconsistent; parental relationships not established.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Eliza Matthews Wagener, daughter of Henry Wagener and Rachel Smith, on 14 June 1850 at Morgan, Virginia; John Gant and Henry Wagner, bondsmen.^1,2

(Witness) Census

John J. Gant appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 District 9, Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 393, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children and 2 siblings--John, Ellen, they lived near William Johnson.⁴

Census*

John J. Gant appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 at Southern District, Hamilton P.O., Loudoun, Virginia, page 729, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Family

Eliza Matthews Wagener b. 1833

Children

Josephus Gant+⁴ b. 1846, d. b 1900
Laura J. Gant¹ b. 1852
Annie E. Gant+¹ b. 8 Oct 1854
Edwin Gant¹ b. 1855
Margaret Gant¹ b. 1858
Martha J. Gant⁵ b. 1860
John E. Gant⁵ b. 23 Dec 1864
Emma J. Gant⁵ b. 1870

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Laura J. Gant¹

F, b. 1852

Father

John J. Gant¹ b. bt 1822 - 1826

Mother

Eliza Matthews Wagener¹ b. 1833

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Laura J. Gant was born in 1852 at Morgan, Virginia; or Loudoun.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 Southern District, Hamilton P.O., Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of John J. Gant; page 729, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Laura J. Gant appeared on the census of 7 September 1870 Middleburg P.O., Jackson District, Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of Eliza Matthews Wagener; page 256, no occupation, renting, 4 children at home, no husband present, listed as "Ann E."²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Annie E. Gant¹

F, b. 8 October 1854

Father

John J. Gant¹ b. bt 1822 - 1826

Mother

Eliza Matthews Wagener¹ b. 1833

Last Edited

23 Feb 2005

Birth*

Annie E. Gant was born on 8 October 1854 at Purcellville (nearby), Loudoun, Virginia; at Charles W. Gant's, I-Mrs. Gant, gm; John's occupation laborer.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 Southern District, Hamilton P.O., Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of John J. Gant; page 729, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Annie E. Gant appeared on the census of 7 September 1870 Middleburg P.O., Jackson District, Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of Eliza Matthews Wagener; page 256, no occupation, renting, 4 children at home, no husband present, listed as "Ann E."³

Married Name

As of 14 March 1876,her married name was Underwood.^4,5

Marriage*

Annie E. Gant married Samuel T. Underwood on 14 March 1876 at Loudoun, Virginia.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Annie E. Gant appeared on the census of 20 June 1880 Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of Samuel T. Underwood; page 327D, occupation farm hand, 2 children at home.⁴

Family

Samuel T. Underwood b. 1855

Children

Bertie Underwood⁴ b. 1876
Herman Underwood⁴ b. 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S881] Patricia B. Duncan, Loudoun County, Virginia Birth Records, 24:21[57].
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S882] Patricia Duncan and Elizabeth Frain, Loudoun County Marriages.

Edwin Gant¹

M, b. 1855

Father

John J. Gant¹ b. bt 1822 - 1826

Mother

Eliza Matthews Wagener¹ b. 1833

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Edwin Gant was born in 1855 at Morgan, Virginia; or Loudoun.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 Southern District, Hamilton P.O., Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of John J. Gant; page 729, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Margaret Gant¹

F, b. 1858

Father

John J. Gant¹ b. bt 1822 - 1826

Mother

Eliza Matthews Wagener¹ b. 1833

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Margaret Gant was born in 1858 at Morgan, Virginia; or Loudoun.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 Southern District, Hamilton P.O., Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of John J. Gant; page 729, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener^1,2

F, b. 1824

Father

Henry Wagener^1,2 b. 1788, d. 25 May 1865

Mother

Rachel Smith^1,2 b. 1788, d. bt 1860 - 1865

Last Edited

2 Feb 2004

Birth*

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener was born in 1824 at Virginia.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 1824, Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener was also known as Joider Ann Wagoner.

Married Name

As of 17 December 1848,her married name was Gantt.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Daniel Gant, son of John Gant, on 17 December 1848 at Morgan, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 District 9, Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 393, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children and 2 siblings--John, Ellen, they lived near William Johnson.¹

(Witness) Census

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.³

(Witness) Census

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 Falling Waters Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 163b, occupation day laborer, renting, 6 children at home; Allen and Sampson do not appear, but there is a James, age 15, who is one of them; the other possibly dying.⁴

(Witness) Census

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener appeared on the census of 1880 Opequon, Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 154C, occupation farm laborer, 2 children and daughter in law at home, spelled "Gantt."⁵

Family

Daniel Gant b. 1824

Children

John W. Gant+¹ b. May 1850
Israel Gant³ b. 1851
Conrad Gantt+³ b. 1854
Allen/James Gant³ b. 1855
Sampson/James Gant³ b. 1856
Frederick Gant³ b. 1858
Captola Gant⁴ b. 1861
Charles E. Gant⁴ b. 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Daniel Gant^1,2

M, b. 1824

Father

John Gant³ b. bt 1790 - 1800

Last Edited

1 Feb 2004

Birth*

Daniel Gant was born in 1824 at Virginia; parental relationship is unclear.^4,2

Name Variation

As of 17 December 1848, Daniel Gant was also known as Daniel Gantt.²

Marriage*

He married Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener, daughter of Henry Wagener and Rachel Smith, on 17 December 1848 at Morgan, Virginia.^4,2

Census*

Daniel Gant appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 at District 9, Berkeley, Virginia, page 393, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children and 2 siblings--John, Ellen, they lived near William Johnson.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 at Falling Waters Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, page 163b, occupation day laborer, renting, 6 children at home; Allen and Sampson do not appear, but there is a James, age 15, who is one of them; the other possibly dying.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Opequon, Berkeley, West Virginia, page 154C, occupation farm laborer, 2 children and daughter in law at home, spelled "Gantt."⁷

Family

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener b. 1824

Children

John W. Gant+⁴ b. May 1850
Israel Gant⁵ b. 1851
Conrad Gantt+⁵ b. 1854
Allen/James Gant⁵ b. 1855
Sampson/James Gant⁵ b. 1856
Frederick Gant⁵ b. 1858
Captola Gant⁶ b. 1861
Charles E. Gant⁶ b. 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John W. Gant¹

M, b. May 1850

Father

Daniel Gant² b. 1824

Mother

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener² b. 1824

Last Edited

28 Jul 2004

Birth*

John W. Gant was born in May 1850 at Berkeley, Virginia.³

Name Variation

As of May 1850, John W. Gant was also known as John W. Gantt.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 District 9, Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 393, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children and 2 siblings--John, Ellen, they lived near William Johnson.²

(Witness) Census

John W. Gant appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

John W. Gant appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 Falling Waters Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 163b, occupation day laborer, renting, 6 children at home; Allen and Sampson do not appear, but there is a James, age 15, who is one of them; the other possibly dying.⁵

Marriage*

John W. Gant married Mary E. (?) circa 1879 at West Virginia.⁶

(Witness) Census

John W. Gant appeared on the census of 1880 Opequon, Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 154C, occupation farm laborer, 2 children and daughter in law at home, spelled "Gantt."⁷

Census*

John W. Gant appeared on the census of 1880 at Opequon, Berkeley, West Virginia, page 154C, occupation barn builder, no children, living with his father.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, ED 15, sheet 5B, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 20 years, 3 children 2 living, also a cousin Maretta? Gantt, age 24 living with them.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, ED 20, page 46B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, married 30 years, 3 children, 2 living, 1 nephew at home.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, ED 28, sheet 7B, occupation none, owned home, apparently married a second time to Mamie or Marnie, age 50; his age is 67 rather than 70.¹⁰

Family

Mary E. (?) b. Oct 1857

Children

Emma R. Gant⁸ b. Sep 1884
Anna B. Gant⁸ b. Sep 1886
Charles W. Gant+⁹ b. 1888

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Conrad Gantt¹

M, b. 1854

Father

Daniel Gant¹ b. 1824

Mother

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener¹ b. 1824

Last Edited

26 Jul 2004

Birth*

Conrad Gantt was born in 1854 at Berkeley, Virginia; He provided VA as a place of birth in 1880, but MD in 1900.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Conrad Gantt appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 Falling Waters Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 163b, occupation day laborer, renting, 6 children at home; Allen and Sampson do not appear, but there is a James, age 15, who is one of them; the other possibly dying.³

Marriage*

Conrad Gantt married Rachel Parker in 1873.⁴

Census*

Conrad Gantt appeared on the census of 1880 at Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, page 264A, occupation blacksmith, 2 stepchildren at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, ED 118, sheet 5B, occupation blacksmith, owned home, married 26 years, 11 children, 11 living (9 by him and 2 from Rachel's first marriage to Arnold.)⁶

Family

Rachel Parker b. 1851

Children

Lelia Gantt⁶ b. Mar 1881
Ida Rebecca Gantt⁶ b. 18 Apr 1882, d. 18 Nov 1926
Bliss Gantt⁶ b. Jan 1885, d. 30 Dec 1908
William D. Gantt⁶ b. Jan 1886
Clara L. Gantt⁶ b. Nov 1888
Raeford Gantt⁶ b. Nov 1890
Ella R. Gantt⁶ b. Nov 1891
Pearl Gantt+⁶ b. Apr 1893
Walter Gantt⁶ b. Jan 1895

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sampson/James Gant¹

M, b. 1856

Father

Daniel Gant¹ b. 1824

Mother

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener¹ b. 1824

Last Edited

29 Oct 2003

Birth*

Sampson/James Gant was born in 1856 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Frederick Gant¹

M, b. 1858

Father

Daniel Gant¹ b. 1824

Mother

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener¹ b. 1824

Last Edited

29 Oct 2003

Birth*

Frederick Gant was born in 1858 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Frederick Gant appeared on the census of 10 September 1870 Falling Waters Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 163b, occupation day laborer, renting, 6 children at home; Allen and Sampson do not appear, but there is a James, age 15, who is one of them; the other possibly dying.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Israel Gant¹

M, b. 1851

Father

Daniel Gant¹ b. 1824

Mother

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener¹ b. 1824

Last Edited

2 Nov 2002

Birth*

Israel Gant was born in 1851 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Allen/James Gant¹

M, b. 1855

Father

Daniel Gant¹ b. 1824

Mother

Joider (Jo Ida) Ann Wagener¹ b. 1824

Last Edited

29 Oct 2003

Birth*

Allen/James Gant was born in 1855 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 North Mountain P.O., Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Daniel Gant; page 784, occupation laborer, 6 sons at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.