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     Donis Virginia Miles was born on 15 October 1899 in Upshur, West Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of George Iris Miles and Clara Ellen "Clarey" Miller.¹ Donis Virginia Miles married Blonda Lee "Blondie" Hollen, son of Robert Lee Hollen and Martha Ellen "Ella" Hinkle, on 23 March 1918 in Upshur, West Virginia.⁷ Donis Virginia Miles died on 1 September 1988 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, at age 88.² She was buried after 1 September 1988 in Upshur, West Virginia.⁸
      Donis Virginia Miles was also known as Donnis V. Miles.⁴ Donis Virginia Miles was also known as Donas Hollen.⁹ Donis Virginia Miles was also known as Domice Miles.³

     Granville Teets was born on 19 September 1854 in (West) Virginia.^{6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,1,14,15} He was the son of Martin Teets and Mary Ann "Polly" Lantz.⁵ Granville Teets married Ida C. Dean, daughter of George W. Dean and Lucinda Hinkle, on 10 October 1903 in Upshur, West Virginia.^16,1 Granville Teets died on 19 March 1939 in Upshur, West Virginia, at age 84.^{6,8,7,13,1,14,15} He was buried on 22 March 1939 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.^7,17,8,18,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Buckhannon, Upshur, Virginia, in the household of Martin Teets and Mary Ann "Polly" Lantz.⁹ Granville Teets was Railroad laborer
on 6 June 1900 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.⁷

     Albro Teets was born on 18 February 1856 in Upshur, West Virginia.^{1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14} He was the son of Martin Teets and Mary Ann "Polly" Lantz.⁵ Albro Teets married Philistina (Philista) Cutright, daughter of D. W. Cutright and Julia Ann (?), on 3 July 1877 in Upshur, West Virginia.^15,16 Albro Teets married Mary Elizabeth Liggett, daughter of Shields Liggett and Elizabeth Simon, on 29 March 1891 in Holly Grove, Upshur, West Virginia.^17,18,19 Albro Teets died on 10 January 1937 in Turkey Run, West Virginia, at age 80.^{1,2,20,6,7,13,14} He was buried on 12 January 1937 in Buckhannon (Turkey Run), Upshur, West Virginia.^{1,21,22,13,23,24,14}
      Albro Teets was also known as Alberon Teats.²⁵ Albro Teets was also known as Albrow/Albaron/Albron.²⁶ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Buckhannon, Upshur, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Martin Teets and Mary Ann "Polly" Lantz.¹² Albro Teets was Farm laborer

in 1880 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia. He was Farmer
on 4 June 1900 in Warren District, Upshur, West Virginia.

     Olive Emily Teets was born on 1 January 1860.^1,3 She was the daughter of Martin Teets and Mary Ann "Polly" Lantz.² Olive Emily Teets was born on 21 January 1860.^3,4,5 She was born on 21 January 1861.^3,6,7 She died on 25 January 1865 at age 5.^6,1
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Buckhannon, Upshur, Virginia, in the household of her parents, Martin Teets and Mary Ann "Polly" Lantz.³

     William Lantz was born circa 1798 in Pendleton, Virginia.^2,1,3 He was the son of George Eurid Lantz and Mary Frances Woodford.¹ William Lantz married Nancy Lanham, daughter of Jeremiah Lanham and Barbara Bense, on 23 December 1819 in Lewis, Virginia.^4,3 William Lantz died on 7 September 1855 in Barbour, Virginia.^2,1,3

     Nancy Lanham was born in 1803 in Frederick, Virginia.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Jeremiah Lanham and Barbara Bense.¹ Nancy Lanham married William Lantz, son of George Eurid Lantz and Mary Frances Woodford, on 23 December 1819 in Lewis, Virginia.^5,2 Nancy Lanham died after 1850.²

     Henry Wilfong [Jr.] was born between 1795 and 1799 in Virginia.^5,6,7,4 He was the son of Henry Wilfong and Mary Elizabeth Simmons.^3,4 Henry Wilfong [Jr.] married Mary Karahoof on 26 August 1813 in Augusta, Virginia.^8,9,10,4 Henry Wilfong [Jr.] married Martha Pritt, daughter of Elijah Pritt and Elizabeth (?), on 25 August 1853 in Upshur, West Virginia.^11,5,12 Henry Wilfong [Jr.] died between 1860 and 1870.^13,14
     Verbatim, From "The History of Upshur County West Virginia", by W. B. Cutright, quote: "Ashley Wesley Wilfong, a farmer in the Union District, was born December 1, 1847, son of Henry Wilfong and Martha Pritt. grandson of Henry Wilfong and the great grandson of John Wilfong. Legend has it that John Wilfong, the great grandfather of the Wilfong family, when very young, was taken, raised and started into life by a German of Bath County, Va., and through gratification of an eccentricity of this German, who raised the boy, he was named, or rather, re-named, Wilfong, and what his original family name was, his descendants here do not know.¹⁵ Henry Wilfong Jr. was a soldier in the Mexican war.² The author believes, without firm proof, that Ashley Wesley Wilfong and Ashley Pritt are one and the same person. Ashley Pritt is shown in 1860 Census in the same household with Henry Wilfong and Martha Pritt. The same story goes for William Alonzo Wilfong and William Pritt, who was also shown in the same 1860 census.

It seems clear that Ashley and William are shown as Pritts in this census because their mother was not married to Henry Wilfong when they were born.¹⁶ From the HISTORY OF THE SAGO COMMUNITY, Prepared By E. R. Grose 1926:

"The Henry Wilfong family settled on the waters of Truby's Run before the Civil War. In this family were several children; namely, George, Samuel Henry, John, Daniel, Columbus, Bilda, Phillip, Abraham, Mary Elizabeth, Loise, Tilda, and Loretta.

Four of the boys, George, Samuel Henry, John, and Daniel, served as soldiers in the Civil War on the Union side. Samuel Henry lost his life in the service of his country.

The family is noted for its industry and has added largely to the development of the Truby's Run locality."¹⁷ Henry Wilfong [Jr.] was also known as John Wilfong.¹⁸ Henry Wilfong [Jr.] was also known as Henry Wilflong.⁶ He and Mary Karahoof appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Lewis, Virginia, enumerated 14 August 1850. Their child Eli was listed as living with them.⁶ Henry Wilfong [Jr.] and Martha Pritt appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, enumerated 18 July 1860. Their children Josiah and Robert were listed as living with them.⁷

     Verbatim, From "The History of Upshur County West Virginia", by W. B. Cutright, quote: "Ashley Wesley Wilfong, a farmer in the Union District, was born December 1, 1847, son of Henry Wilfong and Martha Pritt. grandson of Henry Wilfong and the great grandson of John Wilfong. Legend has it that John Wilfong, the great grandfather of the Wilfong family, when very young, was taken, raised and started into life by a German of Bath County, Va., and through gratification of an eccentricity of this German, who raised the boy, he was named, or rather, re-named, Wilfong, and what his original family name was, his descendants here do not know.

NOTE: possible original name of John Wilfong was surname Gould...further research required.

     Richard Alan Napier was born circa 1803 in Albemarle, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Fortunatus Patrick Napier and Prudence Ellerton. Richard Alan Napier married Nancy Ellington on 10 September 1838 in Albemarle, Virginia.⁶ Richard Alan Napier died in 1898 in Upshur, West Virginia.^4,5

     Nancy Ellington was born circa 1814 in Virginia.^2,3,4,5 She married Richard Alan Napier, son of Fortunatus Patrick Napier and Prudence Ellerton, on 10 September 1838 in Albemarle, Virginia.¹
      Nancy Ellington was also known as Nancy Elleton.⁶

     George Oscar "Bud" Simons was born on 18 March 1882.⁷ He was born on 19 March 1882 in Sand Run, Upshur, West Virginia.^8,1,3,9 He was the son of G. W. Simons and Eliza Jane (?).⁶ George Oscar "Bud" Simons married Rebecca Jane "Becca/Becky" Wilfong, daughter of Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong and Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Napier, circa 1907; Bud Simons was Rebecca's first husband.^4,5 George Oscar "Bud" Simons died on 15 March 1944 in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, at age 61.⁶ He was buried on 15 March 1944 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.^10,6
      George Oscar "Bud" Simons was also known as George Osker Simmons.⁷ He registered for the WWI Draft on on 12 September 1918 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.⁷ He registered for the WWII Draft on in 1942 in Upshur, West Virginia.¹¹

     Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong was born on 10 May 1845 in Upshur, West Virginia.^{8,1,9,10,11,12,13,2,14} She was the daughter of John Frederick Wilfong and Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright.^5,6,7 Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong married Joshua J. Weekley, son of Stephen Weekley and Nancy (?), on 19 June 1863.^1,15 Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong married John Josiah Wilfong, son of Henry Wilfong and Catherine "Kate" Mowry, on 30 December 1865 in Upshur, West Virginia.^16,17,18 Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong died on 5 March 1922 in Upshur, West Virginia, at age 76.^8,19 She was buried on 6 March 1922 in Upshur, West Virginia.^8,20,21,19
      Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong was also known as Celia Unice Wilfong.¹ Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong was also known as Celia V. Wilfong.⁸

     John Josiah Wilfong was born on 4 July 1845 in Virginia.^{5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13} He was the son of Henry Wilfong and Catherine "Kate" Mowry.^2,4 John Josiah Wilfong was born on 28 July 1845; calculated back from death date of 3/28/1920 in Upshur Co. Death Records 1853-1928.^14,15
He married Celia Eunice "Celie" Wilfong, daughter of John Frederick Wilfong and Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright, on 30 December 1865 in Upshur, West Virginia.^16,17,18 John Josiah Wilfong died on 28 March 1920 in Upshur, West Virginia, at age 74.⁵ He was buried after 28 March 1920 in Upshur, West Virginia.¹⁹
     In his father's family, there were 12 children, eight sons and four daughters. John J. Wilfong owned a farm of 72.5 acres of land on Little Sand Run, Washington District, Upshur County.

He is a Republican in politics and a United Brethren in Christ.²⁰ John J. Wilfong enlisted in the Union Army on February 17, 1863 and served until June 13, 1865. He was discharged at Wheeling, W. Va.²

     Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright was born circa 1824.^4,5,6,7,3 She was the daughter of John Cutright Jr. and Christina Weatherholt.³ Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright married John Frederick Wilfong on 14 September 1842 in Lewis, Virginia; John F. and Magdaline had seven daughters and three sons.

Note: the book has the number of children reversed, seven sons and three daughters. This is clearly an error.^8,9,10 Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright married Jacob J. Roach on 7 February 1867.¹¹ Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright died in 1915.¹²
      Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright was also known as Lucinda.⁵ Magdalina Elizabeth Cutright was also known as Mary Cutright.¹³

     Tyrone Lee Wright was born on 26 March 1971 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona. He is the son of Robert Joseph Wright and Cynthia Ann Wacht.

     Richard Wright was born on 15 September 1975 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado. He is the son of Robert Joseph Wright and Cynthia Ann Wacht.

     Robert L. Wilfong was born in July 1853.⁵ He was born on 16 July 1855 in Upshur, West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on 18 July 1856 in Upshur, West Virginia.^{6,7,8,4,5,9,10} He was the son of Henry Wilfong [Jr.] and Martha Pritt.^3,4 Robert L. Wilfong married Clementine "Tiny/Tiney" Williams, daughter of Elijah King and Phebe Williams, on 8 March 1881 in Gilmer, West Virginia.^8,11,12,1
      Robert L. Wilfong was also known as James R. Wilfong.¹³ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, in the household of his parents, Henry Wilfong [Jr.] and Martha Pritt.⁴

     Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong was born on 1 December 1847.⁴ He was born on 11 December 1847 in Bull Run, Lewis, Virginia.^{5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12} He was the son of William Gould and Martha Pritt.^2,3 Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong married Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Napier, daughter of Richard Alan Napier and Nancy Ellington, on 11 June 1871 in Upshur, West Virginia.^13,14,15 Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong was buried in 1936 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia; Ashley was buried in a 21-gun salute at Bailey Cemetery in Upshur County.^16,17,18 He died in 1936 in Upshur, West Virginia; Ashley died while out cutting firewood for the fireplace.¹⁶

     Memo from Jeanne-David Ours:

I've searched for the microfiche copies of Grandfather Ashley's induction and discharge papers from the Civil War without success. We did find David's notes taken at the National Archives, where an 1890 Pensioners' Roll had him as Ashley Willfong (note 2 L's). Military records had him both as Ashly Wilfawn, Co. F 17th WV Infantry, and also Ashley Willfawn. His enlistment papers were certified as Ashly Wilfong by a Capt. James Evans at Grafton, WV on September 3, 1864 and mustered out on June 30, 1865. He was apparently in a Post Hospital in Clarksburg WV from November 4, 1864 through December ??, 1864. He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census.⁷ Mr. Wilfong was a soldier of Company F, 17th West Virginia Infantry, enlisting September 7, 1864, and being mustered out in 1865. He captured Lieutenant Long on Birch River alone.

During his services, his duty as a soldier made him a scout in Nicholas, Webster and Braxton Counties. He is a pensioner of the United States.⁴ Verbatim, From "The History of Upshur County West Virginia", by W. B. Cutright, quote: "Ashley Wesley Wilfong, a farmer in the Union District, was born December 1, 1847, son of Henry Wilfong and Martha Pritt. grandson of Henry Wilfong and the great grandson of John Wilfong. Legend has it that John Wilfong, the great grandfather of the Wilfong family, when very young, was taken, raised and started into life by a German of Bath County, Va., and through gratification of an eccentricity of this German, who raised the boy, he was named, or rather, re-named, Wilfong, and what his original family name was, his descendants here do not know.

The Wilfongs came to Upshur County in 1830, and settled on Big Sand Run, on which is known as the Day farm. The subject of this sketch [Ashley] was born in Meade District; was raised in Washington District and educated there. He was raised a farmer and is now owner of 112 acres of land on Little Sand Run. He devotes his time and attention to the handling and raising of livestock. He married Elizabeth Napier, daughter of Richard A. Napier and Nancy Elleton, natives of Albermarle County, June 13, 1871. Children: Maggie Bird, James A Garfield, John Day, and Rebecca, wife of Bud Simon.

Mr. Wilfong was a soldier of Company F, 17th West Virginia Infantry, enlisting September 7, 1864, and being mustered out in 1865. During his services he captured Lieutenant Long on Birch River alone. His duty as a soldier made him a scout in Nicholas, Webster and Braxton Counties. He is a pensioner of the United States."^19,20 Sue Wilfong: Lillie Mae Wilfong was not the real daughter of Ashley and Bettie. She was known as "Toots" when I was a kid and the story was that she was left by a band of gypsies and Grandpa Ashley took her in and raised her. When the estate of Ashley was divided it went to Maggie, Rebecca, John Day, and Garfield who split his inheritance with Toots. There is a story that Ashley's grandparents were adopted by a German family named Wilfong, and that their real name was Gould. This remains to be proven. Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong was also known as Ashley W. Willfong.¹ Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong was also known as Ashley Pritt.²¹ Mr. Wilfong was of German descent. His mother was Martha Pritt. Mr. Wilfong enlisted in Company F., of the 17th W. Va. Was in many skirmishes. Served under Kelly, Sherman, and Sheriden. Was mustered out at the close of the war at Wheeling.

His wife, Elizabeth Napier, was born in Albermarle County, January 8, 1848. Her people came from England.

Except for the eight years prior to 1881, they have lived in Upshur County. In the 64 years of their marriage there have been no deaths in their immediate family. They still reside at Overhill and Mr. Wilfong comes to Buckhannon at least once a week to transact business.

All of the Wilfongs and Napiers, with the exception of Ashley Wilfong and Tobe Napier, a brother of Mrs. Wilfong, were for the South. Mr. Ashley Wilfong had four nephews, older than he, who were in the Union Army: Samuel, who was in the 3rd W. Va. Inf; George, 10th W. Va. Inf; and John and Dan in the 3rd Va. Calvr. They all enlisted at Buckhannon.²² In a newspaper article from the Buckhannon Delta and Knight Errant, dated July 3, 1913: "The old soldiers from the county who are attending the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, are Ashley Wilfong...et al".²⁰ Mr. Wilfong was born at Bull Run, December 11, 1847. His mother came from New England. He was married to Elizabeth Napier at Sand Run, Jun 13, 1871 by Joseph Howser, a Dunkard minister. They have four children, Mrs. Maggie Westfall, James A. Garfield, John Day, and Mrs. Becky Jane Simmons.

During Imboden's raid, in 183, he hid with his people in a thicked above Grassy Run.

Mr. Wilfong volunteered at Grafton and was sworn in September 19, 1863, before he was 16, by Colonel George Latham. He belonged to the 17th W. Va. Six of the companies were put under Sherman. The only important battle in which he participated was at Winchester. Mr. Wilfong was shot twice by bushwhackers, but was never seriously wounded.

He is one of the ten surviving Civil War veterans in Upshur County.

Note: from personal interview with Mr. Wilfong. Interviewer unknown.²² Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong was also known as Ashla Wilfong.¹⁵ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, in the household of Henry Wilfong [Jr.] and Martha Pritt, his step-father and mother.³ Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong began military service on 7 September 1863 Co. F., regiment 17.²³ He began military service on 27 September 1864 UNION WEST VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS

17th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry

Organized at Wheeling, W. Va., September 26, 1864, to February 25, 1865. Attached to Reserve Division, District of Harper's Ferry, W. Va., west of Sleepy Hollow, to March, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, West Virginia, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.-Moved to Clarksburg, W. Va., September 27, 1864, and guarding railroad and on garrison duty till mustered out. Mustered out June 30, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 1 killed and 24 by disease. Total 25.²⁴

He ended military service on 7 July 1865; Co. F. regiment 17.²³ He and Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Napier appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, enumerated 11 June 1880. Their children Maggie were listed as living with them.⁸ Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong and Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Napier appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, enumerated 2 July 1900. Their children James, John, Rebecca, Maggie and Lillie were listed as living with them.⁹ Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong and Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Napier appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, enumerated 9 May 1910. Their children James, John and Lillie were listed as living with them.¹⁰ Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong and Elizabeth P. "Bettie" Napier appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, enumerated 10 January 1920.¹¹ Ashley Wesley "Ash" Wilfong appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Upshur, West Virginia, in the household of James Abram Garfield "Uncle Gart" Wilfong Sr and Martha Ellen Miles, with his son and daughter-in-law.¹²

     Henry Wilfong was born in May 1822 in Upshur, Virginia.^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14} He was the son of Henry Wilfong [Jr.] and Mary Karahoof.⁷ Henry Wilfong married Catherine "Kate" Mowry, daughter of John Mowry and Nancy Dean, on 9 September 1841 in Augusta, Virginia.¹⁵ Henry Wilfong died on 24 October 1906 at age 84.^16,9 He was buried after 24 October 1906 in Upshur, West Virginia.⁹
     From the HISTORY OF THE SAGO COMMUNITY, Prepared By E. R. Grose 1926:

"The Henry Wilfong family settled on the waters of Truby's Run before the Civil War. In this family were several children; namely, George, Samuel Henry, John, Daniel, Columbus, Bilda, Phillip, Abraham, Mary Elizabeth, Loise, Tilda, and Loretta.

Four of the boys, George, Samuel Henry, John, and Daniel, served as soldiers in the Civil War on the Union side. Samuel Henry lost his life in the service of his country.

The family is noted for its industry and has added largely to the development of the Truby's Run locality."¹⁷ He was He was a farmer (per the census in 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900).¹⁸ Henry Wilfong was also known as Henry Willfong, per 1880 U. S. Federal Census and Upshur County Cemetery readings.^19,13