The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Rachel Canole1,2

F, #19476, b. 14 February 1789, d. 26 July 1855
Pedigree Link

Family: Peter Yoakley (b. 8 September 1782, d. 29 May 1857)

DaughterPermelia Yoakley (b. 1809, d. 1892)
SonJohn Yoakley (b. 1810, d. 1874)
SonCharles Yoakley (b. 1814)
DaughterElizabeth Yoakley (b. about 1816, d. 1892)
DaughterMary Ann Yoakley (b. 1820, d. 1889)
SonThomas Yoakley (b. 1820)
SonEndimeon B. Yoakley+ (b. 1825)
DaughterNancy Ann "Jane" Yoakley+ (b. 31 October 1827, d. 14 March 1898)
SonPeter Yoakley, Jr.+ (b. 9 September 1829, d. 4 June 1897)
DaughterRachel Jane Yoakley (b. 1835, d. 1866)

BASIC FACTS

Rachel Canole was born on 14 February 1789 in Maryland.1,2 She died on 26 July 1855, at age 66.1 She was buried in Yoakley Cemetery, Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1
Rachel Canole had reference number 19745.

Citations

  1. [S3097] Cemetery Records, Yoakley Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  2. [S6338] Genealogy prepared by John W. Boring (email address)
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Lizzie Wine1

F, #19477, d. after 4 June 1897
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Lizzie Wine and Peter Yoakley, Jr., were married in 1890.1 She died after 4 June 1897.2
Lizzie Wine had reference number 19746.

Citations

  1. [S6338] Genealogy prepared by John W. Boring (email address)
  2. [S11557] Obituary - Peter Yoakley
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Anna Marie Kitzmiller1

F, #19478, b. 5 September 1769, d. 28 March 1852

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

BASIC FACTS

Anna Marie Kitzmiller was born on 5 September 1769 in Germany Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died on 28 March 1852, at age 82, in Oxford Twp, York Co., Pennsylvania.
Anna Marie Kitzmiller had reference number 19747.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
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Jacob Heagy1

M, #19479, b. 7 January 1768
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Jacob Heagy was born on 7 January 1768 in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.1
Jacob Heagy had reference number 19748.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
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John George Kitzmiller, Jr.1

M, #19480, b. 26 January 1775

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

BASIC FACTS

John George Kitzmiller, Jr., was born on 26 January 1775.1
John George Kitzmiller, Jr., had reference number 19749.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
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Anna Christina Kitzmiller1

F, #19481, b. 14 September 1777, d. 1799

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

BASIC FACTS

Anna Christina Kitzmiller was born on 14 September 1777 in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.1 She and Abraham Krise were married on 1 December 1799 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died in 1799, at age ~22.2
Anna Christina Kitzmiller had reference number 19750.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
  2. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
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Abraham Krise1

M, #19482, b. about 1775
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BASIC FACTS

Abraham Krise was born about 1775.1 He and Anna Christina Kitzmiller were married on 1 December 1799 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1
Abraham Krise had reference number 19751.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
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Margaret Kitzmiller1

F, #19483, b. about 1787

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

BASIC FACTS

Margaret Kitzmiller was born about 1787.1
Margaret Kitzmiller had reference number 19752.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
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Susanna Kitzmiller1

F, #19484, b. about 1790

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

BASIC FACTS

Susanna Kitzmiller was born about 1790.1
Susanna Kitzmiller had reference number 19753.

Citations

  1. [S4078] Descendants of John George Kitzmiller prepared by Marian E. Colestock
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Frederick Carl John Joost1,2

M, #19485, b. 10 October 1917, d. 2 November 1971

Parents

MotherEmilie Frobenius
Pedigree Link

Family: Marie Frances DaVault (b. 20 December 1922, d. 16 October 2015)

DaughterSharon Christina Joost
SonLaurence Robert Joost
SonFrederick Carl Joost
DaughterDebra Marie "Debbie" Joost
SonDennis James Joost
DaughterBonnie J. Joost

BASIC FACTS

Frederick Carl John Joost was born on 10 October 1917 in Kneckenberg, Germany.2 He and Marie Frances DaVault were married on 2 December 1942 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas. He died on 2 November 1971, at age 54, in Camas Prairie, Camas Co., Idaho.2,3 He was buried in Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland, Yolo Co., California.4
Frederick Carl John Joost had reference number 19754. His Social Security Number was 530-07-5130, issued: Nevada.3 OBITUARY - The Sacramento Bee; Sacramento, California; Thursday, November 4, 1971; Page 23 (Newspapers.com)

Woodland Rites Are Set For Mill Supply Owner
WOODLAND — Funeral services for Frederick Joost, 54, Woodland contractor and farmer killed in an automobile accident, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in McNary's Chapel .
Joost, owner of the Woodland Mill Supply and a resident of Woodland more than 20 years, was killed Tuesday in a head-on collision near Mountain Home, Idaho, while on a hunting trip.
He was a native of Germany.
Survivors include his widow, Marie; sons Lawrence and Dennis both of Woodland; daughters, Sharon Rasmussen of Miami, Fla., Debbie Joost of San Diego and Bonnie Joost of Woodland; a brother Edward Frob of Peabody, Kan.; a sister, Anita Miller of St Louis, Mo. and two grandchildren.
Joost was member of Woodland Elks Lodge No 1299, the Yolo Fliers Club and the Commercial Exchange.

GRAVE MARKER

JOOST
FREDERICK
1917 - 1971
TOGETHER FOREVER
MARIE F.
1922 -.

Citations

  1. [S4666] Email from Marie Francis (DaVault) Joost dated August 13, 2002
  2. [S7278] Genealogy prepared by Sherry Keith (email address)
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
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Alice Ellen Davis1

F, #19486

Parents

FatherKenneth Gordon Davis (b. December 1899)
MotherVinita Ellen Bond (b. 28 June 1904, d. 31 December 1995)
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S5225] Genealogy prepared by Anza (Browder) Bast
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Christina Ann "Christy" Kitzmiller1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #19487, b. 5 March 1829, d. 13 June 1904

Parents

FatherSamuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
MotherCatherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family: George W. Wilt (b. 25 March 1826, d. 14 January 1908)

DaughterJosephine Wilt (b. 1850, d. before 1860)
DaughterCatherine Elizabeth "Katie" Wilt+ (b. 12 August 1852, d. 9 February 1945)
DaughterDeborah Helen Wilt+ (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934)
SonJohn Wesley Wilt+ (b. April 1855, d. 14 December 1935)
SonJacob Wilt (b. about 1858, d. before 16 June 1900)
SonJustice "Jessie" Wilt (b. 26 September 1865, d. 26 August 1874)
DaughterMary R. "Mollie" Wilt+ (b. 6 February 1868, d. 22 January 1936)

BASIC FACTS

Christina Ann "Christy" Kitzmiller was born about 1815 in Pennsylvania.8 She was born about 1823 in Pennsylvania.3 She was born on 5 March 1829 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,9 She and George W. Wilt were married on 10 November 1849 in Carroll Co., Maryland.1,10 She died on 13 June 1904, at age 75, in Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa.11 She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa.9
Christina Ann "Christy" Kitzmiller was also known as Christiana Kitzmiller.10 She had reference number 19756. She was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Maryland (1850 - 1870); Benton County, Iowa (1880, 1885, 1895, 1900.)6 She resided in Carroll Co., Maryland; Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa (abt 1873 - 1904.)12 GRAVE MARKER

GEORGE W. WILT
BORN MAR. 25, 1826
DIED JAN. 14, 1908

CHRISTANN WILT
BORN MAR. 5, 1829
DIED JUNE 13, 1904

Note: The spelling on Christina's name on her stone is not the usual spelling. In an old "Wilt" Message Board posting Terri Read said that George and Christina had a son named Thomas Wilt. I have not found any information to corroborate this. This posting appears to no longer be available. Some Ancestry.com trees show a John Thomas Wilt (1855 - 1913) as a son of George and Christina. It is clear from census records that this John Thomas Wilt is not from this family. She was baptized on 20 October 1929 in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.6

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S168] 1870 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  3. [S275] 1880 Census, Iowa, Benton County
  4. [S492] 1900 Census, Iowa, Benton County
  5. [S93] 1860 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  6. [S5450] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Christiana Ann Kitzmiller 2010-05-04 File)
  7. [S31] 1850 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  8. [S53] 1850 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  9. [S9112] Message Board (Wilt) posted by Terri Reed
  10. [S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
  11. [S6290] Genealogy prepared by Jo Jewett (email address)
  12. [S10270] Obituary - George W. Wilt
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George W. Wilt1,2,3,4,5

M, #19488, b. 25 March 1826, d. 14 January 1908

Parents

FatherJacob Wilt (b. 1790, d. 27 October 1872)
MotherElizabeth Franklin (b. 30 August 1795, d. 2 October 1856)
Pedigree Link

Family: Christina Ann "Christy" Kitzmiller (b. 5 March 1829, d. 13 June 1904)

DaughterJosephine Wilt (b. 1850, d. before 1860)
DaughterCatherine Elizabeth "Katie" Wilt+ (b. 12 August 1852, d. 9 February 1945)
DaughterDeborah Helen Wilt+ (b. 14 October 1854, d. 8 May 1934)
SonJohn Wesley Wilt+ (b. April 1855, d. 14 December 1935)
SonJacob Wilt (b. about 1858, d. before 16 June 1900)
SonJustice "Jessie" Wilt (b. 26 September 1865, d. 26 August 1874)
DaughterMary R. "Mollie" Wilt+ (b. 6 February 1868, d. 22 January 1936)

BASIC FACTS

George W. Wilt was born about 1815 in Pennsylvania.6 He was born about 1821 in Maryland.2 He was born on 25 March 1826 in Carroll Co., Maryland.1,7,8,9 He and Christina Ann "Christy" Kitzmiller were married on 10 November 1849 in Carroll Co., Maryland.10,11 He died on 14 January 1908, at age 81, in Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa.7,8,9 He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., Iowa.7,9
George W. Wilt was also known as Charles W. Wilt.10,11 He had reference number 19757. He was a Laborer (1850); farmer (1860 - 1880, 1885, 1895, 1900.)1,2,3,4,12,5 He was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Maryland (1850 - 1870); Benton County, Iowa (1880, 1885, 1895, 1900, 1905.)12 Civil War, Union Army, entered: 26 Feb 1864, released: 29 May 1865, Private.13 Some sources list Christian's husband as Charles W. WIlt. This is incorrect.

MILITARY SERVICE - History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-6, Volume 1; page 601; Maryland State Archives (internet)

THIRD REGIMENT POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE INFANTRY—COMPANY 1.
Wilt, George W., Private. Served Feb. 26, 1864 - May 29, 1865.
(Also other units & dates)

OBITUARY - Vinton Eagle; January 17, 1908 (Ancestry.com)

Geo W. Wilt
Geo. W. Wilt died very suddenly of appolexy at his farm home two miles north of town Tuesday morning. He was in his eighty-second year and had resided on the same place for nearly thirty-five years. The funeral arrangements have not been made at this time because his son John had gone to Chicago on Monday with a car of stock and no word has been received from him.

GRAVE MARKER

GEORGE W. WILT
BORN MAR. 25, 1826
DIED JAN. 14, 1908

CHRISTANN WILT
BORN MAR. 5, 1829
DIED JUNE 13, 1904

Note: The spelling on Christina's name on her stone is not the usual spelling. In an old "Wilt" Message Board posting Terri Read said that George and Christina had a son named Thomas Wilt. I have not found any information to corroborate this. This posting appears to no longer be available. Some Ancestry.com trees show a John Thomas Wilt (1855 - 1913) as a son of George and Christina. It is clear from census records that this John Thomas Wilt is not from this family.

Citations

  1. [S168] 1870 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  2. [S275] 1880 Census, Iowa, Benton County
  3. [S492] 1900 Census, Iowa, Benton County
  4. [S93] 1860 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  5. [S31] 1850 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  6. [S53] 1850 Census, Pennsylvania, York County
  7. [S9112] Message Board (Wilt) posted by Terri Reed
  8. [S6290] Genealogy prepared by Jo Jewett (email address)
  9. [S3993] Death Records - Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850 - 1990 (Ancestry.com)
  10. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  11. [S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
  12. [S5450] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Christiana Ann Kitzmiller 2010-05-04 File)
  13. [S8499] History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-6, Maryland State Archives
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Mary Catherine Kitzmiller1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #19489, b. 31 August 1825, d. 23 August 1911

Parents

FatherSamuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
MotherCatherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles W. Franklin (b. 20 April 1820, d. 1 March 1874)

SonJabez Buell Franklin+ (b. about 1847, d. 5 September 1917)
SonElhanen H. Franklin+ (b. May 1850, d. after 1920)
SonRiley A. Franklin (b. March 1851)
SonCharles Samuel Franklin+ (b. 10 April 1853, d. 6 October 1904)
SonJames Joshua Franklin+ (b. 16 July 1855, d. 20 March 1926)
DaughterEmily V. "Emma" Franklin+ (b. 24 October 1859, d. 20 February 1937)
SonJohn Abdiel Franklin (b. about 1860)
DaughterAlthea Cordelia Franklin+ (b. 15 June 1864, d. 10 May 1933)
DaughterMary Allie Franklin+ (b. about 1865, d. 30 December 1951)
DaughterEffie L. Franklin (b. 2 November 1867, d. 17 October 1872)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Catherine Kitzmiller was born on 31 August 1825 in Maryland.1,8,7 She and Charles W. Franklin were married on 25 March 1847 in Carroll Co., Maryland.1 She died on 23 August 1911, at age 85, in Taylorsville, Carroll Co., Maryland.7,9 She was buried in Bethany Cemetery aka Covers Corner Cemetery, Carroll Co., Maryland.7
Mary Catherine Kitzmiller had reference number 19758. She was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Maryland (1850 - 1880, 1900, 1910.) In the 1900 Census, Mary is shown living with her daughter, Althia Cordelia (Franklin) Gosnel and Althia's family.

GRAVE MARKER

MARYAN C.
dau of
Charles Kitzmiller
Born Aug. 31, 1825
Died Aug. 23, 1911
Aged 85 years
11 months & 23 days

Note: Mary was the daughter of Samuel Kitzmiller and the wife of Charles W. Franklin. This stone is the only place where I have seen her name spelled "Maryan."

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S301] 1880 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  3. [S168] 1870 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  4. [S31] 1850 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  5. [S93] 1860 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  6. [S867] 1910 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  7. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S5892] Genealogy prepared by Elaine (email address)
  9. [S6240] Genealogy prepared by Jennifer Franklin (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Charles W. Franklin1,2,3,4

M, #19490, b. 20 April 1820, d. 1 March 1874

Parents

FatherJoshua Franklin (b. 1784, d. 1865)
MotherElizabeth Potter
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Catherine Kitzmiller (b. 31 August 1825, d. 23 August 1911)

SonJabez Buell Franklin+ (b. about 1847, d. 5 September 1917)
SonElhanen H. Franklin+ (b. May 1850, d. after 1920)
SonRiley A. Franklin (b. March 1851)
SonCharles Samuel Franklin+ (b. 10 April 1853, d. 6 October 1904)
SonJames Joshua Franklin+ (b. 16 July 1855, d. 20 March 1926)
DaughterEmily V. "Emma" Franklin+ (b. 24 October 1859, d. 20 February 1937)
SonJohn Abdiel Franklin (b. about 1860)
DaughterAlthea Cordelia Franklin+ (b. 15 June 1864, d. 10 May 1933)
DaughterMary Allie Franklin+ (b. about 1865, d. 30 December 1951)
DaughterEffie L. Franklin (b. 2 November 1867, d. 17 October 1872)

BASIC FACTS

Charles W. Franklin was born on 20 April 1820 in Frederick Co., Maryland.5,6 He and Mary Catherine Kitzmiller were married on 25 March 1847 in Carroll Co., Maryland.1 He died on 1 March 1874, at age 53, in Taylorsville, Carroll Co., Maryland.7,8 He was buried in Bethany Cemetery aka Covers Corner Cemetery, Carroll Co., Maryland.6
Charles W. Franklin had reference number 19759. He was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Maryland (1850 - 1870.) He was a Trader (1850); farmer(1860, 1870.)2,3 GRAVE MARKER

IN
memory of
CHARLES W. FRANKLIN
DIED
1st March 1874,
aged 53 years
10 months &
9 days

Whilst in this tomb, dear Husband sleeps,
His spirit lives above.
In realms of bliss it never sleeps,
But knows a Saviour's love.

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S168] 1870 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  3. [S31] 1850 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  4. [S93] 1860 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
  5. [S5892] Genealogy prepared by Elaine (email address)
  6. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S7082] Genealogy prepared by Richard J. Reid (email address)
  8. [S6240] Genealogy prepared by Jennifer Franklin (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

James Henry McSherry1,2,3,4,5

M, #19491, b. 15 October 1833, d. 12 February 1898

Parents

FatherPatrick McSherry (b. 4 November 1790)
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Fisher (b. 1796)
Pedigree Link

Family: Caroline Honora Kitzmiller (b. 20 March 1834, d. about 11 June 1908)

SonBoy McSherry
DaughterMary E. McSherry (b. about 1858, d. about 1862)
DaughterMamie Grace McSherry (b. 16 November 1861, d. 4 May 1941)
SonGeorge Hamill McSherry (b. April 1868, d. 12 January 1930)

BASIC FACTS

James Henry McSherry was born on 15 October 1833 in Adams Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 He and Caroline Honora Kitzmiller were married about 10 April 1857.1 He died on 12 February 1898, at age 64, in Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,7,5 He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.
James Henry McSherry had reference number 19760. He was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Pennsylvania (1850); Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia) (1860); Berkeley County, West Virginia (1870); Allegany County, Maryland (1880.) He was a Railroad hand (1860); works in sash factory (1870); proprietor of the McSherry House (1873); butcher (1880, 1890); proprietor of the Washington Hotel.2,3,4,8,9 He resided in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia (1860, 1870); Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland (1880, 1890.)10 There is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669 - 2013 (Ancestry.com) record as follows: Name: Jacobus Henricus McSherry; Baptism Age: 0 ; Event Type: Baptism; Birth Date: 15 Oct 1833; Baptism Date: 17 Nov 1833 Baptism Place: Conewago, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; Denomination: Roman Catholic; Organization Name: Sacred Heart Basilica; Father: Gabrieo McSherry; Mother: Maria Fisher. This appears to be our James Henry McSherry.

ADVERTISEMENT - Spirit of Jefferson; Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia); September 29 1874 (Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress; (Internet) and Newspapers.com)

McSherry House,
No. 25, Queen Street,
MARTINSBURG, W. VA.
Porter and Hack at every train for the accom-
modation of guests.
JAMES H. McSHERRY, Prop'r.
Jno. F. McIntivre, Clerk.
May 20, 1873 --tf.

OBITUARY - The Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, West Virginia; February 12, 1898 (Find-A-Grave - Record for his wife, Caroline Honora (Kitzmiller) McSherry)

McSHERRY, James H., 65, former resident of Martinsburg and Cumberland, Maryland, died at his home this morning, 408 Nelson Street, Bluefield, West Virginia, after an illness of some weeks from a complication of disease. He fell unconscious yesterday, remaining that way until he died. Survivors include his wife and two children, Miss Mamie G. McSHERRY and G.H. McSHERRY, both adults. Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, he lived in Bluefield for about 7 years as a butcher before he had to stop work. He will be buried in Bluefield.

Note from Find-A-Grave: J.H. McSherry (with no dates) is listed as being buried in Green Hill Cemetery in the book, "Cemeteries of Martinsburg and Berkeley County, West Virginia."

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S129] 1860 Census, Virginia, Berkeley County (now West Virginia)
  3. [S215] 1870 Census, West Virginia, Berkeley County
  4. [S299] 1880 Census, Maryland, Allegany County
  5. [S10603] Obituary - James H. McSherry
  6. [S692] 1900 Census, Virginia, Roanoke City County
  7. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S2416] Advertisement - Spirit of Jefferson; Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia); September 29 1874
  9. [S11113] Obituary - Mamie Grace McSherry
  10. [S5474] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (James H. McSherry File)
Family Explorer

John Reifsnider1,2

M, #19492, b. about 1816

Parents

FatherDavid Reifsnider
MotherElizabetha Maus
Pedigree Link

Family: Honora Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Kitzmiller (b. 15 December 1816)

DaughterGeorgian V. Reifsnider (b. about 1843)
DaughterLaura V. Reifsnider (b. about 1845)
SonCharles D. Reifsnider (b. about 1847)
DaughterSarah Reifsnider (b. about 1849)

BASIC FACTS

John Reifsnider was born about 1816 in Maryland.2 He and Honora Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Kitzmiller were married on 12 January 1840 in Carroll Co., Maryland.1
John Reifsnider had reference number 19761. He was enumerated on the census in Frederick County, Maryland (1850.) He was a Merchant (1850.)2

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S32] 1850 Census, Maryland, Frederick County
Family Explorer

Hamilton Wesley Forrest1

M, #19493, b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912

Parents

FatherJohn Covell Forrest (b. 1787, d. 1877)
MotherMary Lydia Cassell (b. 1792, d. 1853)
Pedigree Link

Family: Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)

SonJohn Wesley Forrest (b. 4 February 1861, d. 4 February 1931)
SonJudson Hamilton Forrest (b. 1862, d. 1935)
DaughterAnnie L. Forrest (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 March 1941)
SonEmory Hicks Forrest+ (b. 1867, d. 1935)
SonGranville Hanson Forrest (b. 15 December 1868)
DaughterEmma Louise Forrest (b. 28 February 1871, d. 29 November 1964)
SonEdward Grande Cookman "Eddie" Forrest (b. 1874, d. 1962)
SonFletcher Bliss Forrest+ (b. 5 February 1877, d. 8 February 1940)

BASIC FACTS

Hamilton Wesley Forrest was born on 12 March 1828 in Germany Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller were married on 30 March 1858 in Adams Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on 25 November 1912, at age 84, in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,2 He was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.4
Hamilton Wesley Forrest had reference number 19762. History of Adams County, Pennsylvania - 1866

"He (Hamilton W. Forrest) was born March 12, 1828, in Germany, and was reared on a farm attending school in this county (Adams) but is mainly self-educated. In early life, he taught school, (from 18 till 35 years of age) and then devoted his attention to farming his property adjoining his father's old homestead. He was married March 30, 1858, to Miss Louisa M. C. daughter of Michael and Mary A. Kitsmiller, descendents of the old pioneer family of that name, who settled on Conawago Creek in this county, while the Indians were still roaming over the country. Divine services were often held in their home by preachers of various denominations. They were pioneers, hospitable, friendly to Indians, and known far and wide for their honor and many virtues."

OBITUARY - The Hanover Herald, Saturday, November 30, 1912

Hamilton Forrest, an aged and respected citizen of Littlestown, died at his home
on North King street Monday evening from a complication of diseases, aged 85
years.
The deceased was a life-long resident of Adams county, his early life having
been spent at farming, and the later years he has been living retired in
Littlestown. He is survived by is wife and eight children – Misses Anna and
Emma, at home; the former is a missionary to Japan, and at present is home on a
furlough; Rev. John Forrest, of Selingsgrove; Granville Forrest, Zellenople,
Pa.; Dr. Fletcher Forrest, Norwalk, Pa.; Edward Forrest, of Philadelphia; Judson
Forrest, at home, and Emory Forrest, of Gettysburg.
Funeral Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m., services at the house. Interment in Mt.
Carmel cemetery, that place, Rev. W. E. Watkins, of the Methodist church,
officiating.

GRAVE MARKER

FORREST AT REST
AT REST ANNIE L. FORREST
HAMILTON W. FORREST MAR. 3, 1864
BORN MAR. 12, 1828 CALLED HOME
CALLED HOME NOV. 25, 1912 MAR. 21, 1941

LOUISA M. C. HIS WIFE EMMA L. FORREST
BORN APR. 3, 1833 FEB. 28, 1871
CALLED HOME JULY 2, 1922 NOV. 29, 1964

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Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S3208] DAR Application - Katherine (Forrest) Mathers (DAR Number 477996)
  3. [S6502] Genealogy prepared by Kim Myers (email address)
  4. [S7951] Grave Marker - Hamilton Wesley Forrest, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
Family Explorer

John Covell Forrest1,2

M, #19494, b. 1787, d. 1877
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Lydia Cassell (b. 1792, d. 1853)

DaughterAnn Willis Forrest (b. 1 December 1819, d. 1 June 1900)
SonHamilton Wesley Forrest+ (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)

BASIC FACTS

John Covell Forrest was born in 1787. He died in 1877, at age ~90.
John Covell Forrest had reference number 19763.

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6502] Genealogy prepared by Kim Myers (email address)
Family Explorer

John Wesley Forrest1,2,3

M, #19495, b. 4 February 1861, d. 4 February 1931

Parents

FatherHamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)
MotherLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

John Wesley Forrest was born on 4 February 1861 in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 He died on 4 February 1931, at age 70, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.2,4 He was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.5
John Wesley Forrest had reference number 19764. He held the title Rev. He was a Minister; preacher (1920.)2,3 He was educated Dickerson Seminary, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.2 He resided in Selingsgrove, Pennsylvaina (1912.)6 He was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Pennsylvania (1920.) BIOGRAPHY

FORREST, JOHN WESLEY
Born: 2-4-1861 Littlestown PA married: Sue Elizabeth Spangenberg
Died: 2-4-1931 Harrisburg PA obit: 1957, 249
1885 admitted on trial, recommended by York Princess Street & Ridge Avenue
Interment: Littlestown Cemetery, Littlestown PA
Obit: 1931, 192
1884-85 assistant, Emporium (first part of year)
York Princess Street & Ridge Avenue (last part of year)
1885-86 Mercersburg
1886-88 Mont Alto
1888-90 Liverpool
1890-92 York Springs
1892-94 Snow Shoe
1894-95 Pine Grove
1895-97 Howard
1897-98 Glen Hope
1898-99 Mahaffey
1899-00 Dillsburg-Wellsville
1900-03 Mercersburg
1903-05 Munson
1905-07 Birmingham
1907-08 Three Springs
1908-10 Fairview
1910-11 Keating Summit
1911-12 Rouzerville
1912-13 Selinsgrove
1913-14 Trevorton
1914 retired

Note: The grandfather of John Wesley Forrest is a cousin of Josiah Forrest. The family has a strong Methodist heritage.

OBITUARY - The Gazette and Daily, Thursday, February 05, 1931

The funeral of Rev. John Wesley Forrest, a native of Littlestown, and retired minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, who died last evening at 9:45 o'clock at the Harrisburg hospital from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Forrest family residence, North Queen street, Littlestown. Rev. Dr. J. Howard Ake, Harrisburg district Methodist Episcopal superintendent, will officiate. Interment will be made in Mr. Carmel cemetery, Littlestown.
The first charge of the deceased after graduating from Dickinson seminary at Williamsport, was at Mercersburg. He also filled charges at State college, York Springs, and other points in the Central Pennsylvania conference. His last appointment was a the Treverton charge. He made his home, after retirement in 1914, at Selinsgrove.

GRAVE MARKER

REV. JOHN W.
FORREST
1861 -- 1931.

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6502] Genealogy prepared by Kim Myers (email address)
  3. [S1403] 1920 Census, Pennsylvania, Adams County
  4. [S2523] Biography - John Wesley Forrest
  5. [S8282] Grave Marker - Rev. John Wesley Forrest, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
  6. [S10342] Obituary - Hamilton Wesley Forrest
Family Explorer

Judson Hamilton Forrest1

M, #19496, b. 1862, d. 1935

Parents

FatherHamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)
MotherLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Judson Hamilton Forrest was born in 1862.1 He died in 1935, at age ~73.2 He was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.2
Judson Hamilton Forrest had reference number 19765. He resided in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania (1912.)3 GRAVE MARKER

H. JUDSON
FORREST
1862 -- 1935.

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S8083] Grave Marker - Judson Hamilton Forrest, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
  3. [S10342] Obituary - Hamilton Wesley Forrest
Family Explorer

Annie L. Forrest1

F, #19497, b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 March 1941

Parents

FatherHamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)
MotherLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Annie L. Forrest was born on 3 March 1864.1,2 She died on 21 March 1941, at age 77.3,2 She was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.2
Annie L. Forrest had reference number 19766. She resided in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania (1912.)4 GRAVE MARKER

FORREST AT REST
AT REST ANNIE L. FORREST
HAMILTON W. FORREST MAR. 3, 1864
BORN MAR. 12, 1828 CALLED HOME
CALLED HOME NOV. 25, 1912 MAR. 21, 1941

LOUISA M. C. HIS WIFE EMMA L. FORREST
BORN APR. 3, 1833 FEB. 28, 1871
CALLED HOME JULY 2, 1922 NOV. 29, 1964

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Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S7709] Grave Marker - Annie L. Forrest, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
  3. [S6502] Genealogy prepared by Kim Myers (email address)
  4. [S10342] Obituary - Hamilton Wesley Forrest
Family Explorer

Emory Hicks Forrest1,2,3

M, #19498, b. 1867, d. 1935

Parents

FatherHamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)
MotherLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)
Pedigree Link

Family: Stella May Zigler (b. about 1874)

DaughterAnna Louise Forrest (b. about 1904)
SonFrank Fletcher Forrest (b. about 1906)

BASIC FACTS

Emory Hicks Forrest was born in 1867 in Pennsylvania.1,3 He died in 1935, at age ~68.2
Emory Hicks Forrest had reference number 19767. He resided in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania (1912.)4 He was a Proprietor - meat market (1920.)3 He was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Pennsylvania (1920.)

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6502] Genealogy prepared by Kim Myers (email address)
  3. [S1403] 1920 Census, Pennsylvania, Adams County
  4. [S10342] Obituary - Hamilton Wesley Forrest
Family Explorer

Granville Hanson Forrest1

M, #19499, b. 15 December 1868

Parents

FatherHamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)
MotherLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Granville Hanson Forrest was born on 15 December 1868.1
Granville Hanson Forrest was also known as Granville L. Forrest.2 He had reference number 19768. He resided in Zellenople, Pennsylvania (1912.)3

Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6502] Genealogy prepared by Kim Myers (email address)
  3. [S10342] Obituary - Hamilton Wesley Forrest
Family Explorer

Emma Louise Forrest1

F, #19500, b. 28 February 1871, d. 29 November 1964

Parents

FatherHamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)
MotherLouisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller (b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Emma Louise Forrest was born on 28 February 1871.1 She died on 29 November 1964, at age 93.2 She was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.2
Emma Louise Forrest had reference number 19769. She resided in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania (1912.)3 She was a Missionary to Japan.3 GRAVE MARKER

FORREST AT REST
AT REST ANNIE L. FORREST
HAMILTON W. FORREST MAR. 3, 1864
BORN MAR. 12, 1828 CALLED HOME
CALLED HOME NOV. 25, 1912 MAR. 21, 1941

LOUISA M. C. HIS WIFE EMMA L. FORREST
BORN APR. 3, 1833 FEB. 28, 1871
CALLED HOME JULY 2, 1922 NOV. 29, 1964

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Citations

  1. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S7875] Grave Marker - Emma Louise Forrest, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
  3. [S10342] Obituary - Hamilton Wesley Forrest
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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