The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Person Page 30

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Caroline Leslie "Carrie" Reeves1,2,3

F, #726, b. 3 February 1872, d. 31 January 1901

Parents

FatherIsaac Edward Reeves (b. 10 May 1842, d. 31 January 1899)
MotherMary Malinda Dosser (b. 6 October 1849, d. 12 September 1931)
Pedigree Link

Family: Pinkney Epps Allen (b. 19 November 1863, d. 28 November 1915)

SonPinkney Reeves Allen (b. August 1898)

BASIC FACTS

Caroline Leslie "Carrie" Reeves was born on 3 February 1872 in Tennessee.4,5 She and Pinkney Epps Allen were married on 28 July 1892.5 She died on 31 January 1901, at age 28.5 She was buried in Salem Cemetery, Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.6
Caroline Leslie "Carrie" Reeves had reference number 727. She was enumerated on the census in Forsyth County, North Carolina (1900.) GRAVE MARKER

CARRIE L. ALLEN
BELOVED WIFE OF
P. E. ALLEN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JAN. 31, 1901
AGE 28 YEARS.

Citations

  1. [S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  3. [S603] 1900 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  4. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  6. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Pinkney Epps Allen1,2,3,4,5

M, #727, b. 19 November 1863, d. 28 November 1915

Parents

FatherPatrick Winfield Allen
MotherAmanda "Allie" Fulton
Pedigree Link

Family: Caroline Leslie "Carrie" Reeves (b. 3 February 1872, d. 31 January 1901)

SonPinkney Reeves Allen (b. August 1898)

BASIC FACTS

Pinkney Epps Allen was born in South Carolina.6 He was born on 19 November 1863 in North Carolina.3 He and Caroline Leslie "Carrie" Reeves were married on 28 July 1892.1 He died on 28 November 1915, at age 52, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3 He was buried in Salem Cemetery, Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3
Pinkney Epps Allen was also known as Pickney Allen.7,8 He was also known as Pinkley Allen.6 He had reference number 728. He was a Merchant (1900); proprietor - Gents' Fur Store (1910); men's clothing (death certificate.)3,4,5 He was enumerated on the census in Forsyth County, North Carolina (1900, 1910.) GRAVE MARKER

P. E. ALLEN
DEPARTED THIS LIVE
NOV. 29, 1915.
AGE 52 YEARS

Note: His death certificate says he died on November 28, 1915.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
  3. [S3769] Death Certificate - Pinkney Epps Allen
  4. [S603] 1900 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  5. [S937] 1910 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  6. [S5836] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (WFT V06T1078), Source Medium: Other
  7. [S6689] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller
  8. [S6011] Genealogy prepared by George E. Newport (WFT V17T1718)
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves1

F, #728, b. 25 January 1874, d. 2 July 1957

Parents

FatherIsaac Edward Reeves (b. 10 May 1842, d. 31 January 1899)
MotherMary Malinda Dosser (b. 6 October 1849, d. 12 September 1931)
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Hugh Scales (b. 11 July 1870, d. 28 October 1945)

DaughterEvelyn Howe Scales (b. 4 June 1900, d. 30 January 1994)
SonJoseph Hugh Scales, Jr. (b. 29 July 1907, d. DECEASED)
SonEdward Reeves Scales+ (b. 25 December 1911, d. 27 April 2003)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves was born on 25 January 1874 in Tennessee.2,3,1 She and Joseph Hugh Scales were married on 14 December 1897.1 She and Unknown Murphy were married after 1907. She died on 2 July 1957, at age 83.1
Elizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves had reference number 729. She was enumerated on the census in Jefferson County, Kentucky (1910.) Had a winter home in Venice, Florida and a summer home on the Michigan Upper Peninsula.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S6011] Genealogy prepared by George E. Newport (WFT V17T1718)
Family Explorer

Joseph Hugh Scales1,2

M, #729, b. 11 July 1870, d. 28 October 1945

Parents

FatherJoseph H. Scales
MotherOlivia Howe
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves (b. 25 January 1874, d. 2 July 1957)

DaughterEvelyn Howe Scales (b. 4 June 1900, d. 30 January 1994)
SonJoseph Hugh Scales, Jr. (b. 29 July 1907, d. DECEASED)
SonEdward Reeves Scales+ (b. 25 December 1911, d. 27 April 2003)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Hugh Scales was born on 11 July 1870 in Pulaski, Virginia.3,4,5 He and Elizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves were married on 14 December 1897.6 He died on 28 October 1945, at age 75, in Jefferson Co., Kentucky.5
Joseph Hugh Scales had reference number 730. He was enumerated on the census in Jefferson County, Kentucky (1910.)

Citations

  1. [S5836] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (WFT V06T1078), Source Medium: Other
  2. [S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  4. [S861] 1910 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  5. [S3995] Death Records - Kentucky Death Records, 1852 - 1964 (Ancestry.com)
  6. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

Evelyn Howe Scales1,2

F, #730, b. 4 June 1900, d. 30 January 1994

Parents

FatherJoseph Hugh Scales (b. 11 July 1870, d. 28 October 1945)
MotherElizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves (b. 25 January 1874, d. 2 July 1957)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Evelyn Howe Scales was born on 4 June 1900 in Virginia.3,4 She and Ted Wacker were married before 1994. She died on 30 January 1994, at age 93, in Sarasota Co., Florida.4,5
Evelyn Howe Scales had reference number 731. She was enumerated on the census in Jefferson County, Kentucky (1910, 1940.) Her Social Security Number was 267-55-2054, issued: Florida, last residence: Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida.4 She and Robert Herndon "Herndon" Mercke had children in No Children.6

Citations

  1. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  2. [S2171] 1940 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  3. [S861] 1910 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S3977] Death Records - Florida: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Ancestry.com)
  6. [S4865] Email from Willie Hardin Reeves Bivins dated September 18, 2001
Family Explorer

Joseph Hugh Scales, Jr.1,2

M, #731, b. 29 July 1907, d. DECEASED

Parents

FatherJoseph Hugh Scales (b. 11 July 1870, d. 28 October 1945)
MotherElizabeth Wiley "Lizzie" Reeves (b. 25 January 1874, d. 2 July 1957)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Hugh Scales, Jr., was born on 29 July 1907 in Kentucky.2,3 He died DECEASED.4
Joseph Hugh Scales, Jr., had reference number 732. He was enumerated on the census in Jefferson County, Kentucky (1910.) Died young.5

Citations

  1. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  2. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  3. [S861] 1910 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  4. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S4865] Email from Willie Hardin Reeves Bivins dated September 18, 2001
Family Explorer

Cleveland David "Cleve" Jarvis1,2,3

M, #732, b. 27 September 1884, d. 13 May 1944

Parents

FatherLeander A. "Lee" Jarvis (b. about 1851)
MotherDelphia Isabell Dacons
Pedigree Link

Family: Lilla Bean Prather (b. 6 November 1883, d. 14 January 1946)

SonCleveland David Jarvis, Jr.+ (b. 11 December 1913, d. 30 December 1985)
DaughterMargaret I. Jarvis (b. 18 September 1914, d. 28 April 1989)
SonFrank Prather Jarvis (b. 19 January 1916)
SonJoseph Lee "Joe" Jarvis (b. 15 September 1917, d. 27 February 1973)

BASIC FACTS

Cleveland David "Cleve" Jarvis was born on 27 September 1884 in Iredale Co., North Carolina.4 He was born on 27 September 1884 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.1 He and Lilla Bean Prather were married on 13 February 1912 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.1,5 He died on 13 May 1944, at age 59, in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.6,7 He was buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.8
Cleveland David "Cleve" Jarvis had reference number 733. He resided in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio (1942.)4 He was a Salesman - dry good store (1910); salesman (1942.)4,2 He was enumerated on the census in Surry County, North Carolina (1910, 1920.) Apparently Cleve left home at an early age. He is not shown with his family in the 1900 Census. He and his father, Leander A. "Lee" Jarvis, are shown In the 1910 Census for Mt. Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. They are living in a boarding house. Leander says he is a wholesale merchant - dry goods. Cleve says he is a salesman - dry goods. Leander A Jarvis is also shown in a separate 1910 Census for Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina with his children. In this second census, Leander says his occupation is merchant - wholesale dry goods and groceries. The obituary below confirms that Leander and Delphia are indeed the parents of Cleveland David Jarvis.

OBITUARY - Delphia Isabell (Dacons) Jarvis (mother of Cleveland David Jarvis); The Mount Airy News; Mount Airy, North Carolina; Thursday, March 24, 1910; Page 7 (Find-A-Grave)

Wilkes Patriot, 17th.
Mrs. Jarvis, wife of Mr. L. A. Jarvis, died at her home in North Wilkesboro, early Tuesday morning, after about nine days illness with pneumonia. Up until the last her condition, while serious was not thought to be dangerous, barring the fact, of course pneumonia is always treacherous.
Mrs. Jarvis' maiden name was Miss Delphia Isabella Dacons. She was born at New Hope in Iredell county, March 22, 1855, nearly 55 years ago. On October 8, 1876, she was united in marriage to Mr. Jarvis and to this union were born ten children, seven of whom survive. The surviving children are Mrs. L. N. Hickerson, of Reidsville, Misses Florence, Tois and Helen, and Messers. Cleve D. and Chester, and Master George.
At an early age, Mrs. Jarvis professed faith in Christ and allied herself with the Baptist church, holding her membership first at Grassy Knob and later at North Wilkesboro. She was in every way a noble hearted Christian woman, whose exemplary life was an inspiration to those with whom she came in contact.
At the end, she expressed her preparedness to pass, and left to the stricken family nothing but soliciting hope and comfort.
The funeral was conducted this morning at the home, by Rev. C. M. Rock, after which the body was laid to rest at the Baptist cemetery, in North Wilkesboro.
(Mrs. Jarvis lived in this town a year or more and made many friends among our people during her stay here. Editor The News.)

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S939] 1910 Census, North Carolina, Surry County
  3. [S1355] 1920 Census, North Carolina, Surry County
  4. [S12482] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S8979] Marriage Records - North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741 - 2011 (Ancestry.com)
  6. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S4013] Death Records - Ohio: "Ohio Deaths, 1908 - 1932, 1938 - 2007" (Ancestry.com)
  8. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Cleveland David Jarvis, Jr.1,2,3,4

M, #733, b. 11 December 1913, d. 30 December 1985

Parents

FatherCleveland David "Cleve" Jarvis (b. 27 September 1884, d. 13 May 1944)
MotherLilla Bean Prather (b. 6 November 1883, d. 14 January 1946)
Pedigree Link

Family: Marsia Downs

SonCleveland David Jarvis, III
DaughterRebecca Lilla Jarvis

BASIC FACTS

Cleveland David Jarvis, Jr., was born on 11 December 1912 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.5 He was born on 11 December 1913 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.1,6 He died on 30 December 1985, at age 72.5,6 He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., Virginia.6
Cleveland David Jarvis, Jr., had reference number 734. His Social Security Number was 226-10-9215, issued: Virginia, last residence: Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges Co., Maryland.5 World War II, U.S. Army, enlisted: 27 Aug 1942, released: 8 Sep 1945.7 He was enumerated on the census in Surry County, North Carolina (1920); Washington County, District of Columbia (1930, 1940.) He was a Finisher - furniture factory (1940.)3

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1582] 1930 Census, District of Columbia, Washington County
  3. [S2063] 1940 Census, District of Columbia, Washington County
  4. [S1355] 1920 Census, North Carolina, Surry County
  5. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S12468] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850 - 2010 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Wink H. Palmer1,2

F, #734, b. 4 July 1904, d. July 1976
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Wink H. Palmer was born on 4 July 1904 in Georgia.1,3 She died in July 1976, at age ~72.3 She was buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, District of Columbia.2
Wink H. Palmer had reference number 735. Her Social Security Number was 577-16-1793, issued Washington, District of Columbia.3 She resided in Washington, District of Columbia.3 GRAVE MARKER

PALMER
WINK H.
1904 - 1976.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Julia F. Prather1,2

F, #735, b. 21 July 1907, d. 8 September 2007

Parents

FatherJesse Franklin Prather (b. 7 August 1877, d. 3 October 1946)
MotherCora N. Quincy (b. 29 May 1878)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Julia F. Prather was born on 21 July 1907 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.1 She and John Marion "Marion" Bolich were married on 3 January 1931.3 She died on 8 September 2007, at age 100.4
Julia F. Prather had reference number 736. She was enumerated on the census in Forsyth County, North Carolina (1940.) She was a Teacher - public school (1940.)2 Her Social Security Number was Issued: District of Columbia, last residence: Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.4 She resided in Winston Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina (1933.)5 There are two North Carolina Marriage Records for John Marion "Marion" Bolich. Both are for marriages taking place on 3 Jan 1931. One of for a marriage to Julia Prather and the other is for a marriage to Julia Brown.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2244] 1940 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  3. [S8979] Marriage Records - North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741 - 2011 (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S12427] U.S. City Directories, 1821 - 1989 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

John Marion "Marion" Bolich1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #736, b. 12 June 1906, d. November 1970

Parents

FatherJohn Alonzo Bolich (b. about 1873)
MotherJulia Josephine Potts
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

John Marion "Marion" Bolich was born on 12 June 1906 in Salude, Polk Co., North Carolina.5 He was born on 12 June 1906 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.1,2,5 He and Julia F. Prather were married on 3 January 1931.3 He died in November 1970, at age 64.7
John Marion "Marion" Bolich had reference number 737. He was an Assistant foreman - furniture manufacturing company (1930); salesman - wholesale gas and oils (1940); Texas Oil Company (~1942.)2,5,6 He was enumerated on the census in Forsyth County, North Carolina (1930, 1940.) His Social Security Number was 238-12-7526, issued: North Carolina.7 There are two North Carolina Marriage Records for John Marion "Marion" Bolich. Both are for marriages taking place on 3 Jan 1931. One of for a marriage to Julia Prather and the other is for a marriage to Julia Brown.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2244] 1940 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  3. [S8979] Marriage Records - North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741 - 2011 (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S12427] U.S. City Directories, 1821 - 1989 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S12462] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947
  6. [S1836] 1930 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  7. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Cora N. Quincy1,2

F, #737, b. 29 May 1878

Parents

FatherGeorge Robert Josiah Quincy
MotherMargaret Ann Perkinson
Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse Franklin Prather (b. 7 August 1877, d. 3 October 1946)

DaughterMarian Quincy Prather (b. 22 July 1901, d. 23 February 1996)
DaughterJulia F. Prather (b. 21 July 1907, d. 8 September 2007)
DaughterInfant Prather (b. 24 October 1912, d. 25 October 1912)
DaughterJessica Margaret Prather (b. 29 August 1914, d. April 1985)

BASIC FACTS

Cora N. Quincy was born on 29 May 1878 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on 29 May 1878 in Warrenton, North Carolina.4 She and Jesse Franklin Prather were married on 12 October 1900 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.5
Cora N. Quincy was also known as Cora N. Quincey.4 She had reference number 738. She was enumerated on the census in Warren County, North Carolina (1880); Surry County, North Carolina (1900.) The parents of Cora N. (Quincy) Prather are based on the following analysis.

1880 Census for Six Pound, Warren County, North Carolina
Quincy, William A., head, age 70, born Virginia
-- George R., son, age 36, born North Carolina
-- Mary T., wife, age 64, born North Carolina
-- William H., son, age 27, born North Carolina
-- Margaret A., daughter-in-law, age 34, born North Carolina
-- Cora N., granddaughter, age 2, born North Carolina

The head of this family is William Adair Quincy. His wife is Mary Thomas Fleming. This information appears to come from "Descendants of Edmund Quincy, 1602 - 1637," compiled by H. Hobart Holly, 1977. For some unknown reason, wife Mary appears out of the normal family order and this makes the order of the rest of the family members somewhat suspect. Several genealogies appear to have used this census record as the basis for showing that Margaret Ann Parkinson was the wife of William Hobart Quincy. This is mildly suspect and Margaret is seven years older than William. Other genealogies have shown that the eldest son, George Robert Josiah Quincy was Margaret's husband. I think this is correct. One additional piece of evidence comes from the following. In the 1900 Census for Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, Cora Quincy is shown living with slightly younger, Eva Quincy. I have assumed that Cora and Eva were sisters. Eva Quincy later married Walter Scott. Eva's death certificate states that her parents were George Robert Josiah Quincy and Margaret Ann Perkinson. Several genealogies show that George and Margaret were married on 29 Oct 1877, just seven months before Cora was born. Until further information comes to light, I am showing George and Margaret as Cora's parents.

Citations

  1. [S272] 1880 Census, Indiana, Warren County
  2. [S608] 1900 Census, North Carolina, Surry County
  3. [S4011] Death Records - North Carolina, Deaths, 1906 - 1930 (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S8979] Marriage Records - North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741 - 2011 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Marian Quincy Prather1,2

F, #738, b. 22 July 1901, d. 23 February 1996

Parents

FatherJesse Franklin Prather (b. 7 August 1877, d. 3 October 1946)
MotherCora N. Quincy (b. 29 May 1878)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Marian Quincy Prather was born on 22 July 1901 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.1 She died on 23 February 1996, at age 94.3,4 She was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.4
Marian Quincy Prather had reference number 739. Her Social Security Number was 577-42-8591, issued Washington, District of Columbia.3 She resided in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.3 She was enumerated on the census in New York County, New York (1930.) She was a Stenographer - accounting office (1930.)2 GRAVE MARKER

MARIAN
PRATHER
PALMER
JULY 22, 1901
FEB. 23, 1996

Note: Marian's death date on her stone and on her SSDI record are different by one day.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1827] 1930 Census, New York, New York County
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Jessica Margaret Prather1,2

F, #739, b. 29 August 1914, d. April 1985

Parents

FatherJesse Franklin Prather (b. 7 August 1877, d. 3 October 1946)
MotherCora N. Quincy (b. 29 May 1878)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Jessica Margaret Prather was born on 22 August 1914 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.1 She was born on 29 August 1914 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.3 She died in April 1985, at age 70.3
Jessica Margaret Prather had reference number 740. Her Social Security Number was 578-20-3768, issued Washington, District of Columbia.3 She resided in Washington, District of Columbia.3 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, District of Columbia (1940.) She was a ? card punch operator - accounts and deposits (1940.)2

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2063] 1940 Census, District of Columbia, Washington County
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Juan "Lizzie" Reeves1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #740, b. 13 May 1844, d. 21 February 1921

Parents

FatherWilliam Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
MotherMary Catharine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)
Pedigree Link

Family: D.D Ephraim Emerson Wiley (b. 6 October 1814, d. 13 March 1893)

DaughterMary Helen Wiley+ (b. about 1871, d. 1928)
SonD.D Edward Emerson Wiley+ (b. 7 August 1874, d. 21 August 1956)
SonGarland Summers Wiley, M.D. (b. 1 September 1879, d. 1918)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Juan "Lizzie" Reeves was born on 13 May 1844 in "Wheatland Farm", Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.7,8 She and D.D Ephraim Emerson Wiley were married on 3 October 1870 in Washington Co., Tennessee.9,10 She died in 1921, at age ~77, in Emory, Virginia.7,11 She died on 21 February 1921, at age 76, in Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia.12,9 She was buried in Henry and Emory Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., Tennessee.13,14
Elizabeth Juan "Lizzie" Reeves had reference number 741. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850 - 1870); Washington County, Virginia (1880.) From "A Walk of Faith" by Chaplain Ken Verran, 1980

Elizabeth graduated in 1865 from the Woman's College of the Moravians at Salem (now Winston Salem), North Carolina, the year that brought the Civil War to an end. Following graduation she became a teacher, first in the public schools of Morristown, Tennessee and later at Martha Washington College, in Abingdon, Virginia. In 1870 she married the Reverend Dr. Ephraim E. Wiley, an outstanding minister and an educator, who served for 27 years as the President of Emory and Henry College at Emory, Virginia. He died in 1893.

In the fall of 1893 Elizabeth moved to Wise, Virginia and was staying at a "boarding home" there. A little girl was brought to the boarding home, as neither parent wanted her. She realized that a home for children was desperately needed. That little girl was the first of over 3,000 children that would eventually live at the home she started. The home was first called the Methodist Orphanage in Greenville, Tennessee and she became known as the "Mother of the Home." It is now known as the Holston United Methodist Home for Children.

Citations

  1. [S5118] Genealogy prepared by (email address)
  2. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S210] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S371] 1880 Census, Virginia, Washington County
  7. [S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S6011] Genealogy prepared by George E. Newport (WFT V17T1718)
  9. [S4866] Email from Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins dated July 10, 2001 @ 3:28 PM
  10. [S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
  11. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  12. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  13. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  14. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Mary Iris "Blannie" Reeves1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #741, b. 1847, d. 11 April 1928

Parents

FatherWilliam Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
MotherMary Catharine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Iris "Blannie" Reeves was born in 1847 in Tennessee.7,3 She died on 11 April 1928, at age ~81, in California.7,8,9 She was buried in Old Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, Washington Co., Tennessee.10
Mary Iris "Blannie" Reeves was also known as Mary E. Reeves.7 She had reference number 742. She resided in Living with her brother William at "Wheatland", Washington Co., Tennessee (1898.)11 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850 - 1880.) GRAVE MARKER

BLANNIE I.
Daughter of
W. P. Reeves
1847 -- 1928.

Citations

  1. [S5118] Genealogy prepared by (email address)
  2. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  3. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S210] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  7. [S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S6011] Genealogy prepared by George E. Newport (WFT V17T1718)
  9. [S2859] California Birth/Death Records (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  10. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  11. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

William Rollin Reeves1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #742, b. 20 June 1850, d. 19 May 1930

Parents

FatherWilliam Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
MotherMary Catharine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary S. Murphy (b. 14 March 1857, d. 15 October 1905)

SonEdward Murphy Reeves (b. 27 November 1883, d. 1 December 1883)
DaughterMary Eleanor "Nelle" Reeves+ (b. 1 June 1885, d. 4 August 1981)
SonWilliam Rollin Reeves, Ii M.D+ (b. 28 July 1887, d. 3 January 1975)
SonJohn Murphy "Murph" Reeves, M.D+ (b. 16 September 1890, d. 8 December 1960)
SonEdwin Wiley Reeves, M.D.+ (b. 16 September 1890, d. 10 June 1962)

BASIC FACTS

William Rollin Reeves was born on 20 June 1850 in Washington Co., Tennessee.2,8 He and Mary S. Murphy were married on 23 March 1881.8,9 He and Mary Rosabelle Hall were married in June 1911.9 He died in 1920, at age ~70.2 He died on 18 May 1930, at age 79, in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.10 He died on 19 May 1930, at age 79, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.8,11,12 He died on 20 May 1930, at age 79, in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.9 He was buried in Old Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.8
From Goodspeed's "History of Tennessee":

W. R. Reeves was born June 20, 1850, on the farm, where he has since resided when permanently located. He received an academical education, and attended school at Emory and Henry College, Virginia, one term; was thrown upon his own resources when of age, and has always followed farming. He owns a fine farm of upward of 200 acres, where he resides. He was married in 1881 to Miss Mary, a daughter of John A. and Ellen (Teeter) Murphy, natives of Pennsylvania and Washington County, Va., respectively. They were of Scotch-Irish and German descent. Her father was a prominent and successful physican. To Mr. and Mrs. Reeves two children have been born: Edward Murphy (dead) and Mary Ellen. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves are members of the Methodist Episcopal and Lutheran Churches, respectively, and Mr. Reeves is a Democrat in politics. He has served as recording steward and steward of his class, and has also served as Sunday-school superintendent, and in various ways has taken quite an active part in church work. He was the youngest of eight children of William P. and Mary (DeVault) Reeves, natives of Washington County, Tenn. He was a carpenter by trade, and was one of the best house carpenters of his day. He built the hotel at Limestone Springs, S. C. a very fine building, composed of 110 rooms. He was a very active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was recording steward about forty years. Mrs. Reeves was a member of the same church. Mr. Reeves died August 29, 1885, aged about eighty-two years. Mrs. Reeves is still living, and makes her home with her son, our subject. Mr. W. P. Reeves was a son of Edward and Nancy (Miller) Reeves, natives of North Carolina, and Washington County, Tenn., respectively. He came to Tennessee when about twnety-five years old, where he married. He was drowned in Wolf Creek, Ky., when about forty-eight years old. Mrs. Mary Reeves was a daughter of Valentine and Susanna (Range) DeVault. Mr. William Reeves began life for himself a poor man, and accumulated considerable property by his industry and good management.

Note: William Rollin Reeves and his family lived in the Wheatland house. There is a photo of the house on page 155 of "History of Washington County, Tennessee, 1988." Sometime after he died the house was sold to John Bowman Clark and his wife, Flora Belle (Haire) Clark. After they died the house was owned and occupied by their son, Clarence Haire Clark. During those years it was often referred to as the "Clark House." Clarence died in 1996 and the house was later caught on fire and was pretty much burned to the ground.

GRAVE MARKER

William Rollin
Reeves
June 20, 1850
May 19, 1930
Husband of
Mary Murphy Reeves
FATHER

Note: A note in Willie Reeves (Hardin) Bivins' collection of East Tennessee Letters says that he died on the 16th of May, not the 19th. William Rollin Reeves was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880, 1900, 1920.) He resided in "Wheatland" farm, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1898.)8 He was a Farmed 200 acres; carpenter.8 He was affiliated with Methodist Episcopal.8 He had reference number 743. He was educated Attended Henry and Emory College.8

Citations

  1. [S5836] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (WFT V06T1078), Source Medium: Other
  2. [S5329] Genealogy prepared by Bitsy (McLellan) McFarland, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S210] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  8. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S6011] Genealogy prepared by George E. Newport (WFT V17T1718)
  10. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  11. [S6555] Genealogy prepared by Lawrence G. Hardin (WFT V11T1543)
  12. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Flora Jane "Flo" Massengill1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #743, b. 12 December 1895, d. 2 June 1978

Parents

FatherMichael Dallas "Mike" Massengill (b. 23 December 1862, d. 22 March 1942)
MotherGlenna "Glenn" DeVault (b. 11 April 1867, d. 17 September 1912)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Pender Edwards, Jr., (b. 22 August 1896, d. 5 March 1975)

DaughterBetty Jane "Betsy" Edwards (b. 27 July 1921, d. 12 April 1995)
DaughterCharlyne Gay Edwards+ (b. 20 February 1926, d. 10 May 2009)
SonCharles Pender "Bud" Edwards, III+ (b. 11 March 1929, d. 10 September 2014)

BASIC FACTS

Flora Jane "Flo" Massengill was born on 12 December 1895 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8,4,9 She was born on 13 December 1895.1 She and Charles Pender Edwards, Jr., were married on 29 December 1919 in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.10 She died on 2 June 1978, at age 82, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8,2 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5
Flora Jane "Flo" Massengill had reference number 744. She resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1942, 1962, 1970.)11,12,13,14 Her Social Security Number was 410-74-7361, issued Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8 She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900, 1920 - 1940.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, August 16, 1921

Society News and Notes
Personal Mention
Mrs. C. P. Edwards, Jr., is sick at home, on Broad street.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - THe Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, November 29, 1921

Society News and Notes
Personal Mention
Mrs. C. P. Edwards, Jr., and daughter, Betty Jane, returned from a visit to Asheville, N. C.

GRAVE MARKER

FLO MASSENGILL
EDWARDS
1895 - 1978. Newland DeVault shows that Charles and Flora were married on 30 Dec 1920 but they are shown married in the 1920 Census (taken January, 1920). I have adjusted their marriage year to 1919.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S7399] Genealogy prepared by Teresa Stevens (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S7897] Grave Marker - Flora Jane "Flo" (Massengill) Edwards, Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  6. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  7. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  8. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S12237] Passenger Lists - Honolulu Hawaii Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900 - 1959
  10. [S5491] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Michael Dallas Massengill File)
  11. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  12. [S9533] Obituary - Beulah D. (Massengill) Arrants, Source Medium: Book
  13. [S11364] Obituary - Michael D. Massengill, Jr
  14. [S11365] Obituary - Michael Dallas Massengill
Family Explorer

Mary Jane DeVault1,2,3

F, #744, b. 9 April 1840, d. 14 February 1897

Parents

FatherJohn Davault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 1 August 1851)
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Kitzmiller (b. 24 September 1810, d. 8 October 1890)
Pedigree Link

Family: Henry Kitzmiller Hodges (b. 22 September 1830, d. 17 April 1909)

DaughterManassas Victoria "Victoria" Hodges+ (b. 23 November 1861, d. 27 November 1923)
DaughterLola Mary Hodges+ (b. 27 August 1867, d. 4 February 1909)
DaughterRoxie Ann Hodges+ (b. 16 April 1869, d. 24 July 1964)
DaughterPearl Hodges (b. 9 February 1873, d. 2 December 1950)
DaughterLizzie Hodges+ (b. 5 October 1875, d. 25 August 1964)
SonJames D. Hodges (b. 14 October 1879, d. 27 October 1904)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Jane DeVault was born on 9 April 1840 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4 She and Henry Kitzmiller Hodges were married on 26 September 1860 in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5,6 She died on 14 February 1897, at age 56, in Washington Co., Tennessee.5 She was buried in Hodges Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington County, Tennessee, Allison/Boring.5
Mary Jane DeVault had reference number 745. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880.) GRAVE STONE

MARY DeVAULT
BORN
APR. 9, 1840
Married to
HENRY DODGES
SEPT. 26, 1860
DIED
FEB 14, 1897. Henry and Mary had a rather complicated relationship. Mary's parents were first cousins. Her mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Kitzmiller) Davault, was a daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Dewald) Kitzmiller and Mary's father, John Davault, was a son of Valentine "Felty" Davault. Mary was the first wife of Henry Hodges. Henry's mother was Mary (Kitzmiller) Hodges, a sister of Mary's mother. So Henry and Mary were also first cousins.

Citations

  1. [S5836] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (WFT V06T1078), Source Medium: Other
  2. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Henry Kitzmiller Hodges1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #745, b. 22 September 1830, d. 17 April 1909

Parents

FatherJames H. "Jimmie" Hodges (b. 26 October 1802, d. 11 June 1888)
MotherMary "Polly" Kitzmiller (b. 28 July 1807, d. 3 December 1896)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Jane DeVault (b. 9 April 1840, d. 14 February 1897)

DaughterManassas Victoria "Victoria" Hodges+ (b. 23 November 1861, d. 27 November 1923)
DaughterLola Mary Hodges+ (b. 27 August 1867, d. 4 February 1909)
DaughterRoxie Ann Hodges+ (b. 16 April 1869, d. 24 July 1964)
DaughterPearl Hodges (b. 9 February 1873, d. 2 December 1950)
DaughterLizzie Hodges+ (b. 5 October 1875, d. 25 August 1964)
SonJames D. Hodges (b. 14 October 1879, d. 27 October 1904)

BASIC FACTS

Henry Kitzmiller Hodges was born on 22 September 1830 in Tennessee.8,4 He was born on 22 September 1839.9 He and Mary Jane DeVault were married on 26 September 1860 in Washington Co., Tennessee.8,10,11 He and Elizabeth "Lizzie" DeVault were married after 1900. He died on 19 November 1900, at age 70.1 He died on 17 April 1909, at age 78, in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8,2,7 He was buried in Hodges Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington County, Tennessee, Allison/Boring.8,2
Henry and Mary had a rather complicated relationship. Mary's parents were first cousins. Her mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Kitzmiller) Davault, was a daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Dewald) Kitzmiller and Mary's father, John Davault, was a son of Valentine "Felty" Davault. Mary was the first wife of Henry Hodges. Henry's mother was Mary (Kitzmiller) Hodges, a sister of Mary's mother. So Henry and Mary were also first cousins. OBITUARY - Herald-Courier, April 22, 1909, Page 5

DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CITIZEN
Henry Hodges, a former wealthy and prominent citizen of Washington county, Tenn., died Saturday afternoon at his home at Bluff City. The deceased was an uncle of Samuel C. Hodges, L. E. Hodges, Robert H. Smith and Earl Smith, of Bristol.
Mr. Hodges was seventy-eight years old. He owned a splendid farm on Boones Creek and lived there all of his life until about four years ago and he sold his plantation and moved to Bluff City to spend his declining years. The deceased was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary DeVault. After her death he married her sister, Miss Lizzie DeVault, who survives him with four daughters – Mrs. Robert Calloway, of Bluff City; Mrs. “Doc” Henley, of Chucky, and Mrs. Carriger Staples, of Johnson City. Another daughter, Mrs. R. C. Staples, died at her home in Bristol in January.
The funeral services and burial will be conducted Sunday afternoon at the family home on Boones Creek.

Henry married his first cousin, Mary Jane DeVault and, after she died, her married her sister, Elizabeth "Lizzie" DeVault.

GRAVE STONE

HENRY K.
HODGES
SEPT. 22, 1830
APR. 17, 1909
Sleep thy last sleep
free from care and
sorrow. Henry Kitzmiller Hodges and Elizabeth "Lizzie" DeVault had children in No Children.8 He was an Artist (1850); farmer (1860); works on farm (1870); farmer (1900.)3,4,5,6 He had reference number 746. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850 - 1870, 1880, 1900.)

Citations

  1. [S4863] Email from Willie Hardin Reeves Bivins dated September 16, 2001 (#2), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S7974] Grave Marker - Henry K. Hodges, Allison-Boring-Hodges Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee
  3. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  7. [S10433] Obituary - Henry Kitzmiller Hodges
  8. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S5398] Genealogy prepared by C. Davis
  10. [S5443] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  11. [S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

John Michael Kitzmiller1

M, #746, b. 18 November 1782, d. 11 January 1849

Parents

FatherJohn George Kitzmiller (b. 30 October 1738, d. 10 March 1824)
MotherAnna Christina Keefauver (b. 27 January 1747, d. 3 March 1831)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Ann Kitzmiller (b. 14 March 1792, d. 5 February 1858)

SonEli George Kitzmiller+ (b. 5 April 1815, d. 1899)
DaughterHonora Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Kitzmiller+ (b. 15 December 1816)
SonZebulun John Kitzmiller (b. 13 January 1819, d. 20 August 1884)
DaughterLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller+ (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)

BASIC FACTS

John Michael Kitzmiller was born on 18 November 1782 in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 He was born on 18 November 1782 in Union Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.4 He and Mary Ann Kitzmiller were married on 30 January 1812.4 He died on 11 January 1849, at age 66, in Union Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.2,4 He died on 11 January 1849, at age 66, in Germany Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.5 He was buried in Christ Reformed Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania (V.)2
John Michael Kitzmiller had reference number 747. He resided in of Pennsylvania.6 Newspaper Advertisement, Hanover, Pennsylvania, 1839

Michael Kitzmiller -- dealer in Oats, Rye and Corn.

GRAVE STONE

In memory of
JOHN MICHAEL
KITZMILLER
born Nov. 18
1782 died
Jan. 11, 1849.
aged 66 years
1 month & 23 da.
" It is not in the power of
death to hurt a soul devo
ted to God."

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S8067] Grave Marker - John Michael Kitzmiller, Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
  4. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S3208] DAR Application - Katherine (Forrest) Mathers (DAR Number 477996)
  6. [S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
Family Explorer

Anna Christina Keefauver1

F, #747, b. 27 January 1747, d. 3 March 1831

Parents

FatherConrad Keefauver (b. 1721, d. 1798)
MotherAnna Margareta Unknown
Pedigree Link

Family: John George Kitzmiller (b. 30 October 1738, d. 10 March 1824)

DaughterAnna Marie Kitzmiller (b. 5 September 1769, d. 28 March 1852)
SonMartin Kitzmiller+ (b. 11 February 1772, d. 10 April 1861)
SonJohn George Kitzmiller, Jr. (b. 26 January 1775)
DaughterAnna Christina Kitzmiller (b. 14 September 1777, d. 1799)
SonJohn Michael Kitzmiller+ (b. 18 November 1782, d. 11 January 1849)
DaughterRachel Dorothy Kitzmiller+ (b. 5 November 1785, d. 14 August 1826)
DaughterMargaret Kitzmiller (b. about 1787)
DaughterSusanna Kitzmiller (b. about 1790)

BASIC FACTS

Anna Christina Keefauver was born on 22 January 1747.2,3 She was born on 27 January 1747.1 She was born in 1749.4 She and John George Kitzmiller were married about 1768.4 She died on 3 March 1831, at age 84, in Pennsylvania.1 She was buried in Christ Reformed Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Pennsylvania.1
Anna Christina Keefauver had reference number 748.

Citations

  1. [S6689] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller
  2. [S6701] Genealogy prepared by Mark D. Stotzer
  3. [S5399] Genealogy prepared by Candace Lynne (Kitzmiller) Grindstaff (email address)
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

John Adam Kinzer1,2,3,4

M, #748, b. 21 April 1883, d. 9 May 1968

Parents

FatherJames C. Kinzer
MotherFrances Bertha Sanders
Pedigree Link

Family: Beulah J. DeVault (b. 2 May 1872, d. 23 July 1960)

DaughterFrances Ruth Kinzer (b. 15 July 1910, d. 23 September 1987)

BASIC FACTS

John Adam Kinzer was born on 21 April 1883 in Virginia.5,2 He and Beulah J. DeVault were married about 1905. He died on 9 May 1968, at age 85, in Washington Co., Tennessee.1
John Adam Kinzer was also known as John A. Kinger.6,5,7 He had reference number 749. He was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Virginia (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1920); retail merchant - groceries (1930.)5,7 His Social Security Number was 408-32-1776, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 John's brother, Dr. Michael B. Kinser, was suspected of murdering his wife. The following article appeared in February 7, 1902 issues of the Auburn Weekly Bulletin and the Auburn Democrat-Argus (Auburn, Cayuga County, New York).

MAY HAVE BEEN MURDERED
Tennessee Insurance Company Wants Body of Mrs. Kinzer Exhumed.
KNOXVILLE Tenn., Feb. 5, - Developments since the sudden death of Mrs. Dr. Michael B. Kinzer in this city last Thursday morning resulted yesterday in the request by an insurance company to Coroner Hackney to exhume the body for purposes of post-mortem examination. Dr. Kinzer was secretly married in this city January 6 and on the following day both his wife and he took out $5,000 insurance on their lives jointly in favor of each other. They were only in moderate circumstances. The insurance was followed by the bride's tragic death, and burial upon the same afternoon of her death, which caused much comment. At the time of his wife's death Dr. Kinzer stated he had given his wife morphine by mistake, thinking it quinine. Physicians who were summoned stated there were evidences of strychnine poisoning and not morphine.

Citations

  1. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S6419] Genealogy prepared by Karen (email address)
  4. [S689] 1900 Census, Virginia, Carroll County
  5. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
Family Explorer

Martin Luther Roller1,2,3,4

M, #749, b. 17 June 1814, d. 13 March 1892

Parents

FatherDavid Roller (b. 1785, d. 10 May 1850)
MotherMargaret Dickson
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Pearce (b. 27 December 1820, d. 15 January 1896)

DaughterMargaret Emaline Roller (b. 25 June 1839)
SonSamuel Pearce Roller (b. 20 August 1841, d. 25 April 1916)
DaughterBarilla Elizabeth Roller (b. 21 April 1843)
DaughterAnnis Sevier "Annie" Roller+ (b. 25 September 1846, d. 17 February 1928)
SonDavid Roller (b. 8 February 1849)
DaughterElizabeth Roller (b. 10 April 1851, d. 27 January 1900)
SonJohn R. Roller (b. 2 September 1853)
SonWilliam P. Roller (b. 15 December 1855)
DaughterMary Lavinia Roller (b. 19 April 1858, d. 9 February 1952)

BASIC FACTS

Martin Luther Roller was born on 17 June 1814 in Tennessee.3,5 He died on 13 March 1892, at age 77.5 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5
Martin Luther Roller had reference number 750. He was a Farmer (1850, 1880.)3,4 An old photograph of the Kitzmiller Mansion says that the home was transferred from David Kitzmiller to Martin and Elizabeth Roller.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
  3. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S58] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S8167] Grave Marker - Martin Luther Roller, Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
Family Explorer

Walter David DeVault1,2,3

M, #750, b. 26 May 1874, d. 26 December 1952

Parents

FatherMartin Van Buren DeVault (b. 27 November 1842, d. 3 May 1922)
MotherAnnis Sevier "Annie" Roller (b. 25 September 1846, d. 17 February 1928)
Pedigree Link

Family: Eleanor Kitzmiller "Mimi" Osborne (b. 25 September 1899, d. 30 January 1982)

SonWalter David DeVault, Jr. M.D.+ (b. 23 May 1930, d. 10 July 1989)

BASIC FACTS

Walter David DeVault was born on 26 May 1873 in Stone House A, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5,6 He was born on 26 May 1874 in Kitzmiller Mansion, Washington Co. Tennessee.7,8,9,10 He and Eleanor Kitzmiller "Mimi" Osborne were married on 6 June 1928 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,11 He died on 26 December 1952, at age 78, in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.4 He was buried in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee.12
Walter David DeVault was also known as Walter Daniel DeVault.7 Walter David DeVault lived in Stone House "A" from his birth until he was about six years old. They the family moved to a new frame house his father built about 600 yards east of Stone House "A". In Knoxville he lived at 1804 White Avenue until 1937 when they built the house at 3665 Iskagna Ave. Walter traveled widely in Europe.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY - from the Walter David DeVault, Jr. Family History Album

The following was written by Walter D. DeVault, Sr. at the request of his wife Eleanor Osborne DeVault.
May 26, 1874 Born at Grandfather Roller's house, the large brick bought by him from my great uncle on father's side, David Kitzmiller. This house abour 1 1/2 miles S.W. of old Fordtown, Washington Co., Tenn.
Lived with parents and grandmother DeVault in the old stone house on highway between Johnson City and Kingsport, about six miles from J.C., until about 1880 when father built the frame house about 600 yards east of the stone house. There my parents lived until they sold out in 1919 and went to live with uncles Dave & Will Roller in Kingsport.
Graduated from Carson & Newman College with A.B. degree in 1896.
Graduated from Brown U. with A.B. degree 1898.
Graduated from Brown U. with a A.M. degree 1899.
Taught as master of the high school at Acton, Mass 1899 - 1900.
Taught as master of the high school at Bristol, R.I. 1900 - 1901.
Taught as master of the high school at Canton, Mass 1901 - 1903.
Graduated from Harvard U. Law School with degree of LLB in 1906.
Practiced law in Boston, Mass in the office of Matthews, Thompson & Skpring from June 1906 to about Sept 1907.
Came to Knoxville in Oct 1907 and practiced law in the office of Webb, McClung & Baker until Jan 1913 when I moved to the Holston (now Hamilton) Bank Bldg, rooms 804-5, where I staid until Feb 1931.
Formed a partnership with Chas E. Dawson for the practice of law in March 1927.
(The following note added by his wife, my mother!! "Married June 6, 1928". Guess men have a hard time remembering such!)
We moved to 1506-8 General Bldg at the beginning of Feb 1931 where we have since been.
(Note - General Building subsequently the Bank of Knoxville Building. My father and Joseph Gault mananged this building during the depression.)

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press Chronicle, Tuesday, December 30, 1952

WALTER D. DeVAULT
Funeral for attorney Walter D. DeVault, 78, of Knoxville, brother of the Rev. S. P. DeVault of Johnson City, who died Friday was at 4 p.m. Sunday at Knoxville.
DeVault was a native of Jonesboro, the son of Martin and Annie Roller DeVault. He was born at Boones Creek.
He and Chancelor Charles E. Dawson of Knoxville were law partners for almost a decade. DeVault specialized in corporation and real estate law. He was very active in church work.
Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Osborne DeVault, and a son, Walter DeVault, Jr.

RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF WALTER DAVID DeVAULT

Knox County, Tennessee,
Circuit Court Minute Book 100, pages 528-529
Friday, June 5, 1953
It is ordered that the following Memorial Resolution of the Knoxville Bar Association on the passing of Walter David DeVault, a former member of the Association, be entered on the Minutes of this Court.
WALTER DAVID DeVAULT
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
Walter David DeVault was born to Martin Van Buren DeVault and his wife Annis Roller on May 26th, 1874 in Washington County, Tennessee. He received his early education at Boones Creek Grammar School and other schools in Washington County. Mr. DeVault was graduated from Carson Newman College with his B.A. Degree in 1896. In 1898 he also received his B.A. Degree from Brown University at Providence. Later, after teaching school for about four years in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, he entered the law college at Harvard and received his LL.B. Degree from that institution in 1906. Mr. DeVault entered upon the practice of law with the firm of Matthews, Thompson & Spring at Boston, Massachusetts after his graduation from Harvard Law School. He was associated with this firm for one year. He left there to come to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1907 to become associated with the law firm of Webb, Baker & McClung. After some few years with this law firm he practiced law alone until 1927 at which time he formed a partnership with Charles E. Dawson who had previously been Assistant Attorney General. Mr. DeVault and Mr. Dawson practiced together under the firm name of DeVault & Dawson until the year 1936, shortly after Mr. Dawson became Clerk & Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee. In 1939 he formed a new partnership with Robert D. Johnston of Knoxville, who had been associated with him for some three years previously. In 1940 this firm was enlarged to include Nelson Venable and the firm of DeVault, Johnston & Venable continued until Mr. DeVault's death on December 26, 1952. During the year 1952 Guy W. Shanks was made a member of this firm but the firm name remained the same.
Mr. DeVault married Eleanor Osborne on the 6th day of June, 1928 and to this union was born one son, Walter David DeVault, Jr., on the 23rd of May, 1930. This widow and son, who is at present a medical student at Columbia University, New York City, survive him.
Mr. DeVault was a loyal member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, Tennessee from the year 1907 until the date of his death having served as a deacon for approximately twenty years.
Mr. DeVault was interested in mountain hiking and, during his early years, he was particularly interested in raising white-face cattle. At one time he owned and operated a 400 acre farm on the Holston River in Knox County.
Mr. DeVault was an astute business man and was, for many years, a Director of the Holston Manufacturing Company, a large textile concern, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was also an officer of Gaut-DeVault Company and was active in the management of the General Building (now Bank of Knoxville Building) for several years.
Mr. DeVault was a man of highest integrity, honesty and honor and was a person of great energy, industry and ability. Although in failing health for the last seven or eight years of his life, nevertheless he continued almost daily to come to his law offices in the Bank of Knoxville Building, and devote a portion of the day to his practice. He was a lawyer of the highest professional ethics, most able in his profession as an advocate, a learned scholar who often became quite interested in the fine points of the law and was as well a loyal citizen, a good neighbor and a devout Christian.
He was a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Knoxville Bar Association. He practiced before all the Courts of Knox County and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee for approximately forty-five years. His ability and standing as a lawyer was such as to command the highest respect from the courts, juries and opposing counsel.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Knox County Bar mourns the passing of a learned and distinguished member, his community has lost a good citizen, his church has lost a loyal member and all who know him have lost a valuable friend and counselor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Association extend to his widow and son its sympathy for the passing of this one who has bequeathed to them the legacy of a good husband, a fine father , and a name above reproach.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the widow and son, that a copy hereof be sent to each of the Circuit Courts and Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee, with additional copies to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Respectfully submitted,
Resolutions Committee
/s/ IVAN T. PRIVETTE
/s/ R. D. JOHNSTON
/s/ CHAS. E. DAWSON

GRAVE MARKER

WALTER D. DeVAULT
MAY 26, 1874
DEC. 26, 1952. He was affiliated with Baptist.13 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1880); Knox County, Tennessee (1940.) He was educated Graduate of Carson-Newman, Brown and Harvard Universities (see memoral resolution.)4 He resided in Knoxville, Knox Co.Tennessee (1907, 1918); 3665 Iskagna Drive SW, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.4,13,9 He had reference number 751. He was an Attorney at law and Building Manager - Holston National Bank (1918); attorney - private practice (1940); owned a farm on the Holston River; attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee (see memorial resolution.)4,3,9 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Osborne - DeVault, Tampa Tribune (Tampa, FL); Tuesday, June 12, 1928; page 7; (GenealogyBank.com):

Former Tampa Girl Weds In Tennessee
Miss Eleanor Osborne, former Tampan now living in Johnson City, Tenn., and Walter David DeVault, of Knoxville, were united in marriage recently in a ceremony at the Central Baptist church of Johnson City.
A color scheme of pink blending into deep shades of rose was used for the church decorations. Floor baskets held Dorothy Perkins roses and pink candles were in floor candelabra.
A program of nuptial music was given with Miss Lou Lyle organist, Miss Lillian Rhea Hunter, soloist; Miss Margaret Herndon, harpist, and Robert M. May, violinist. The numbers included: "Eleanor" and "Barcarolle," instrumental, and "All For You" and "My Heart's Long Dream," from "Cavaleria Rusticanna," vocal. "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" was played during the ceremony.
The bride entered with her brother, John Alden Osborne, by whom she was given in marriage. Her wedding gown was of ivory Duchess satin and Brussels lace made in period design. The skirt was banded with lace and outlined with ribbons, rhinestones and pearls, and had an uneven hem line. A lace bertha finished the fitted bodice. The veil of tulle was arranged with a coronet of rose-point lace with sprays of orange blossoms for trimming. She carried a shower bouquet of pale pink rose buds circled by valley lilies.
Mrs. John Alden Osborne, matron of honor, wore a pink taffeta dress with full skirt and tight bodice trimmed with bias fringed ruffles of graduated width on pink net over taffeta. Hand-made roses cascaded down the side of the bodice and onto the skirt. She carried a bouquet of Bremer roses and snapdragons in shades of pink, tied with pink tulle,
Miss Mabel Mabry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Mabry, 1503 Bayshore boulevard, was maid of honor. She wore a dress of green satin with a bodice trimmed with panels, back and front, of pearls and rhinestones. The skirt was of tulle with pink and green silk roses marking the waistline. Her slippers were of matching green and she carried Columbia roses and pink snapdragons tied with ribbon streamers of satin.
The bridegroom's attendants were: John D. Cox, of Jonesboro, best man, and Robert Bachmann, Frank D. Hannah and Harry Faw, of Johnson City, and Robert L. Faust, of Knoxville, as ushers.
An informal wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bachman, after the ceremony. Here roses and peonies decorated the lace spread table which was centered with the wedding cake. This was in three tiers, topped with a wedding bell showered with valley lilies.
Mr. and Mrs. DeVault left during the evening by motor for an extended trip though the east, to points in the Adirondack mountains and Canada.
For traveling the bride wore an ensemble of sailor blue crepe Elizabeth trimmed with white nail head beads in graduated sizes. Her hat and accessories were of matching blue.
Mrs. DeVault is the only daughter of Mrs. William H. Osborne of Tampa. She is a graduate of the Florida State Woman's college and of Columbia university. After a summer of travel in Europe, she accepted a position to teach at Salem college, Winston-Salem, N. C.
Mr. Devault is a graduate of Brown university and the Harvard law school. He has been practicing law in Knoxville for a number of years.
Among the Tampans attending the wedding were: Mrs. James Q. Brantley, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Brooks and Miss Mabry.

Citations

  1. [S5836] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (WFT V06T1078), Source Medium: Other
  2. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S2317] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Knox County
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S8534] I.G.I. Version 4.01, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S4269] Email from Bernie Gray dated July 15, 2001
  7. [S6689] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller
  8. [S3879] Death Certificate - Walter David DeVault
  9. [S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S2485] Autobiography - Walter David DeVault
  11. [S12673] Wedding Announcement - Walter David DeVault to Eleanor Kitzmiller Osborne
  12. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
  13. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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