Joseph Whistleman1
M, b. 18 December 1878, d. 1 February 1946
Joseph Whistleman|b. 18 Dec 1878\nd. 1 Feb 1946|../g0/p304.htm#i7576|John Whistleman|b. 14 Jul 1841\nd. 14 May 1914|../g0/p303.htm#i7568|Susan Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1836\nd. 7 Dec 1899|../g0/p302.htm#i7550|||||||Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Joseph Whistleman was born on 18 December 1878.1 He was the son of John Whistleman and Susan Wilfong.1 Joseph Whistleman died on 1 February 1946 at age 67.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Bettie Whistleman1
F, b. 22 May 1880, d. 11 October 1885
Bettie Whistleman|b. 22 May 1880\nd. 11 Oct 1885|../g0/p304.htm#i7577|John Whistleman|b. 14 Jul 1841\nd. 14 May 1914|../g0/p303.htm#i7568|Susan Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1836\nd. 7 Dec 1899|../g0/p302.htm#i7550|||||||Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|
Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Bettie Whistleman was born on 22 May 1880.1 She was the daughter of John Whistleman and Susan Wilfong.1 Bettie Whistleman died on 11 October 1885 at age 5.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
James H. Whistleman1
M, b. 19 May 1882, d. 14 October 1885
James H. Whistleman|b. 19 May 1882\nd. 14 Oct 1885|../g0/p304.htm#i7578|John Whistleman|b. 14 Jul 1841\nd. 14 May 1914|../g0/p303.htm#i7568|Susan Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1836\nd. 7 Dec 1899|../g0/p302.htm#i7550|||||||Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
James H. Whistleman was born on 19 May 1882.1 He was the son of John Whistleman and Susan Wilfong.1 James H. Whistleman died on 14 October 1885 at age 3.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons1
F, b. January 1837
Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons|b. Jan 1837|../g0/p304.htm#i7579|John Simmons||../g0/p304.htm#i7580|Barbara (?)||../g0/p304.htm#i7581|||||||||||||
Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons was born in January 1837.1 She was the daughter of John Simmons and Barbara (?).1 Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons married Joseph Wilfong Jr., son of Joseph Wilfong and Lavina Simmons, on 18 September 1859.1 Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons died in Stoney Run.1
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Children of Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons and Joseph Wilfong Jr.
- Mahilda Barbara Wilfong1
- (?) Wilfong1
- Deniza "Bernice" Wilfong1 b. Sep 1859, d. 14 Feb 1896
- Henry William Wilfong+1 b. Feb 1866, d. 7 Dec 1930
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
John Simmons1
M
Last Edited=27 Jun 2005
Child of John Simmons and Barbara (?)
- Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons+1 b. Jan 1837
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Barbara (?)1
F
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Child of Barbara (?) and John Simmons
- Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons+1 b. Jan 1837
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Deniza "Bernice" Wilfong1
F, b. September 1859, d. 14 February 1896
Deniza "Bernice" Wilfong|b. Sep 1859\nd. 14 Feb 1896|../g0/p304.htm#i7582|Joseph Wilfong Jr.|b. 18 Aug 1838\nd. c 1900|../g0/p303.htm#i7551|Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons|b. Jan 1837|../g0/p304.htm#i7579|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|John Simmons||../g0/p304.htm#i7580|Barbara (?)||../g0/p304.htm#i7581|
Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Deniza "Bernice" Wilfong was born in September 1859.1 She was the daughter of Joseph Wilfong Jr. and Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons.1 Deniza "Bernice" Wilfong died on 14 February 1896 at age 36.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Mahilda Barbara Wilfong1
F
Mahilda Barbara Wilfong||../g0/p304.htm#i7583|Joseph Wilfong Jr.|b. 18 Aug 1838\nd. c 1900|../g0/p303.htm#i7551|Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons|b. Jan 1837|../g0/p304.htm#i7579|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|John Simmons||../g0/p304.htm#i7580|Barbara (?)||../g0/p304.htm#i7581|
Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Henry William Wilfong1
M, b. February 1866, d. 7 December 1930
Henry William Wilfong|b. Feb 1866\nd. 7 Dec 1930|../g0/p304.htm#i7584|Joseph Wilfong Jr.|b. 18 Aug 1838\nd. c 1900|../g0/p303.htm#i7551|Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons|b. Jan 1837|../g0/p304.htm#i7579|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|John Simmons||../g0/p304.htm#i7580|Barbara (?)||../g0/p304.htm#i7581|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Henry William Wilfong was born in February 1866 in West Virginia.2,3,4,5 He was the son of Joseph Wilfong Jr. and Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons.1 Henry William Wilfong married Norah Ellen Evick circa 1891.2,3 Henry William Wilfong died on 7 December 1930 in Pendleton, West Virginia, at age 64.6
Henry William Wilfong was also known as Wilbur H. Wilfong.3
Henry William Wilfong was also known as Wilbur H. Wilfong.3
Last Edited=22 Oct 2008
Children of Henry William Wilfong and Norah Ellen Evick
- Alma E. Wilfong+2 b. Oct 1892, d. 1930
- Charles Hensel "Charley" Wilfong+2 b. 2 Mar 1895, d. Jun 1972
- Ruba E. "Ruby" Wilfong2 b. 10 Jul 1896
- Florence Wilfong2 b. Apr 1900
- Bessie Mae Wilfong+3 b. c 1902
- Eletha Emma "Leta" Wilfong3 b. c 1906
- Levina "Lena" Wilfong7 b. 12 May 1911, d. 22 May 1913
- William R. Wilfong4 b. Sep 1913, d. 21 Apr 1931
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S374] Census: 1900 Pendleton, West Virginia, Mill Run, District 96, June 16?, 1900, HH#188-188
Wilfong, Henry W., Feb 1866, 34, married 8 years, WV WV WV
wife Ellen, Apr 1871, 29, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living, WV WV WV
daughter Alma E., Oct 1892, 7, WV WV WV
son Charley H., Mar 1895, 5, WV WV WV
daughter Ruba E., Aug 1896, 3, WV WV WV
daughter , Apr 1900, 1/12, WV WV WV. - [S895] Census: 1910 Pendleton, West Virginia, Mill Run, District 94, May 2, 1910, HH#178-178
Wilfong, Wilbur H., 44 married once, married 20 years, WV WV WV
wife Nora E., 40 married once, married 20 years, 6 children, 6 living, WV WV WV
daughter Alma E., 19, WV WV WV
son Charles H., 15, WV WV WV
daughter Ruby, 13, WV WV WV
daughter Florence, 10, WV WV WV
daughter Bessie M., 7, WV WV WV
daughter Eletha, 3, WV WV WV. - [S373] Census: 1920 Pendleton, West Virginia, Mill Run, District 124, January 14, 1920, HH#84-90
Wilfong, Henry W., 52, widowed, WV WV WV
daughter Bessie M., 18, WV WV WV
daughter Eletha E., 12, WV WV WV
son William R., 6, WV WV WV. - [S896] Census: 1930 Pendleton, West Virginia, Mill Run, District 5, April 16, 1930, HH#147-148
Wilfong, Henry W., 66, widowed, WV WV WV
daughter Leta E., 23, WV WV WV
son William R., 16, WV WV WV
grandson William R., 3 10/12, WV US US
grandson Stearl, 2 0/12, WV US US
grandson John, 0/12, MD WV WV. - [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Henry W. Wilfong, age about 65, married, h/o Nora Evick, blacksmith, parents unknown, died September 7, 1930 in Fort Seybert?, Bethel District, Pendleton County, West Virginia. Found unconscious at home of daughter, no doctor available. Informant C. H. Wilfong [son Charles]. Buried December 8, 1930 in Upper Tract by J. C. Miller.
[note: county death book record says death December 7, 1930, but Death Certificate states September 7, 1930. Author used the December 7 date.] - [S536] Birth Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Pendleton County, Line 35
May 12, 1911, informant H. J. Dahner?
Lavina Wilfong, d/o H.W. Wilfong and Nora Wilfong.
(?) Wilfong1
?
(?) Wilfong||../g0/p304.htm#i7585|Joseph Wilfong Jr.|b. 18 Aug 1838\nd. c 1900|../g0/p303.htm#i7551|Sarah "Sally Ann" Simmons|b. Jan 1837|../g0/p304.htm#i7579|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|John Simmons||../g0/p304.htm#i7580|Barbara (?)||../g0/p304.htm#i7581|
Relationship=3rd great-grandchild of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Lydia A. Crummett1
F, b. 1837
Lydia A. Crummett was born in 1837.1 She married Emanuel Wilfong, son of Joseph Wilfong and Lavina Simmons, on 10 October 1861 in Highland, Virginia.1,2
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Child of Lydia A. Crummett and Emanuel Wilfong
- (?) Wilfong1 b. 13 Mar 1862, d. 16 Apr 1862
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S1015] Newspaper: The Pendleton Times, Pendleton County, West Virginia, [Pendleton Times, May 6, 1927]
MARRIAGES IN HIGHLAND COUNTY
In Civil War Days, When Couples From Pendleton County Went to Virginia To Marry
During the War between the States and for a year or two subsequent thereto, Highland County, Virginia, was a sort of Gretna Green for such persons in Pendleton County as desired to forsake the paths of single blessedness and take upon themselves the yoke and burden of matrimony under the perennial misconception that the yoke is easy and the burden light.
This was probably due to the fact that the county government in Pendleton sometimes functioned somewhat imperfectly on account of the chaotic condition of the county consequent upon civil war.
On a recent trip to Monterey, the writer took it upon himself to make search of the records and list the marriages which should logically have taken place in Pendleton. The names of the contracting parties, the date of marriage and the name of the officiating minister are given in each instance. It is hoped that the County court of this county will take the necessary steps to have these marriages records copied and certified in full by the proper authority and recorded in Pendleton county, where they rightfully belong.
Marriages
James W. Grey and Nancy A. Chew, Feb. 21, 1861, by Rev. John S. Pullin
Harmon A. Hiner and Martha A. Moyers, May 16, 1861 by Rev. John S. Pullin
Emanuel Wilfong and Lydia A. Crummett, October 10, 1861 by Re. George Wimer.
Jacob Hevener and Elizabeth Rexrode, June 24, 1862 by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Henry Wiant and Susan Mullenax, August 27, 1862, by Rev. James Beaty.
Jeremiah Simmons and Catherine Helmick, Sept. 23, 1862 by Rev. James L. Snyder.
Leonard Rexrode and Lavina Folks, Dec. 28, 1862, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Henry Varner and Elizabeth Moyers, Feb. 22, 1863, by Rev. George Wimer.
Henry Wimer and Elizabeth Penniger, July 14, 1863, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Benjamin Hiner and Mary A. Hansel, August 2, 1863, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Stewart D. Bland and Virginia Harper, August 22, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Paschal Warner and Christena Strawder, Sept 3, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Henry Roberson and Mahala J. Hammer, Oct. 17, 1865 by Rev. [unreadable]
[Unreadable] Oct. 19, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Samuel Puffenbarger ad Elizabeth Hoover, Oct. 19, 1865 by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Elias Wilfong and Sarah A. Dove, Oct. 19, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
David Propst and Martha M. Freed, Oct. 31, 1865 by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Miles Simpson and Sarah A. Bolton, Nov. 2, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
John J. Dunkle and Susan L. Hiser, Nov. 2, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
J. Puffenbarger and Susan E. Clayton, Nov. 2, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Henry Mullenax and Elizabeth Wimer, Nov. 5, 1865, by Rev. Geo. W. Rexrode.
Francis M. Calhoun and Phoebe C. Harper, Nov. 5, 1865, by Rev. Geo. W. Rexrode.
George W. Smith and Hannah S. Smith, Nov. 14, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Martin B. Bodkin and Christena Varner, Nov. 23, 1865, by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
Robert A. Dickenson and Mary A. Smith, Nov. 23, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Stephen H. Thacker and Mary E. Schmucker, Nov. 27, 1865, by Rev. Saul. B. Dolly.
Amos Thompson and Mary E. Hedrick, Nov. 29, 1865, by Rev. George Huffman.
Noah M. Cowger and Mary C. Trumbo, Dec. 5, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
George D. Waggoner and Mary Trumbo, Dec. 5, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
William T. Lambert and Eunice Teter, Dec. 7, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
George W. Sponaugle and Phoebe J. Bennett, Dec. 28, 1865 by Rev. George W. Rexroad.
Isaac C. Ruddle and Mary M. Skidmore, Dec. 28, 1865 by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
Daniel Bennett and Sallie A. Arbogast, Dec. 27, 1865 by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
Noah Warner and Rebecca Teter Jan. 1, 1866 by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
William Rexrode and Martha Stone, Jan. 4, 1865 by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
George J. Rexrode and Martha J. Puffenbarger, April 22, 1866 by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
Emanuel Propst and M. M. Middleton, July 12, 1866 by Rev. G. Huffman.
Amos Green and Elizabeth Propst, Sept. 13, 1866, by Rev. George Huffman
Henry D. Ruleman and Laura L. Snyder, Nov, 20, 1866, by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
Jonathan Smith and Barbara A. Hupman, July 15, 1866, by Rev. Daniel Thomas.
William Hoover and Elizabeth Mallow, Sept. 21, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Wm. J. Sponaugle and Rachel Mullenax, Jan. 2, 1866, by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
After the lapse of some years, the rumor was started that these Highland county marriages were illegal, because of the licenses therefor having been procured in a county and state other than the legal domicile of the contracting parties. The rumor came to one person who had not found the matrimonial yoke easy and the burden light, and he quietly remarked that if it turned out they were really not legal marriages, he was going to try to get a better wife next time.
Now, a word about these marrying parsons of more than three score years ago:
Saul B. Dolly was a Methodist minister, a native of Pendleton county, and in the ministerial service in is native county at the time. He had married in Highland county and for a portion of the time made his home there.
George W. Rexrode was a local United Brethren preacher, who was active in ante-bellum and post-bellum days on East Dry Run and North Dry Run, as well as lower down on the North Fork.
John S. Pullin was a zealous local Methodist preacher in eastern Highland county, noted for conducting religious revival meetings.
William T. Price was a Presbyterian preacher in charge of the work of that church in Pendleton county, the father of Any Price, of Marlington, whom everyone knows.
Daniel Thomas and George Wine were local preachers of the Dunkard church from Rockingham county, Virgina.
(?) Wilfong1
?, b. 13 March 1862, d. 16 April 1862
(?) Wilfong|b. 13 Mar 1862\nd. 16 Apr 1862|../g0/p304.htm#i7587|Emanuel Wilfong|b. 22 Mar 1841\nd. 5 Mar 1862|../g0/p303.htm#i7552|Lydia A. Crummett|b. 1837|../g0/p304.htm#i7586|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandchild of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
(?) Wilfong was born on 13 March 1862.1 (?) Wilfong was the child of Emanuel Wilfong and Lydia A. Crummett.1 (?) Wilfong died on 16 April 1862.1
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Sarah Ann Dove1
F, b. 7 April 1846, d. 1 June 1908
Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|||||||||||||
Sarah Ann Dove was buried.1 She was born in April 1844.2 She was born on 7 April 1846 in West Virginia.3,4,5,2,1 She was the daughter of Jacob Dove and Susannah Lamb.1 Sarah Ann Dove married Elias Wilfong, son of Joseph Wilfong and Lavina Simmons, on 19 October 1865 in Highland, Virginia.1,6 Sarah Ann Dove died on 1 June 1908 in Pendleton, West Virginia, at age 62.7,1
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Children of Sarah Ann Dove and Elias Wilfong
- George Ambrose Wilfong1 b. 1866
- Lavina S. Wilfong8 b. c Feb 1866, d. 16 Apr 1866
- William F. Wilfong1 b. 1868
- Elizabeth Jane Wilfong1 b. 2 Dec 1870
- Laura Frances Wilfong1 b. c 1872
- Jacob A. Wilfong1 b. c 1874
- Sarah M. Wilfong1 b. c 1876
- Joseph Kennie "Kenny" Wilfong1 b. 14 Oct 1879
- James Howard Wilfong2 b. 25 Apr 1882
- Philip Clarence Wilfong1 b. 25 Dec 1884
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S374] Census: 1900 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 97, June 21, 1900, HH#208-208
Wilfong, Elias, Feb 1838, 62, WV WV WV
wife Sarah, Apr 1844, 56, 11 children, 8 living, WV WV WV
son James H., Apr 1882, 18, WV WV WV
son Phillip C., Dec 1883, 16, WV WV WV. - [S1219] Frankie Krohn [e-mail address], mail package to John Teets, 2/4/2008. Notes on Margaret Amy "Maggie" Wilfong, and Pendleton County WV Wilfongs; ancestors of Elizabeth Jane Wilfong, submitted by Mrs. Kathryn Wannemacher in 1983, 10726 Avenida de Santa Vnez, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
- [S468] Census: 1880 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 44, June 23, 1880, HH#167-168
Wilfong, Elias, 32, farmer, WV WV WV
wife Sarah A., 34, WV WV WV
son George A., 14, WV WV WV
son William F., 12, WV WV WV
daughter Elizabeth J., 10, WV WV WV
daughter Lora F., 8, WV WV WV
son Jacob A., 6, WV WV WV
daughter Sally M., 4, WV WV WV. - [S127] Census: 1870 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, August 3, 1870, HH#63-63
Wilfong, Elias, 23, works on farm, VA
Sarah, 22, keeping house, VA
George A., 4, WV
William F., 2, WV. - [S1015] Newspaper: The Pendleton Times, Pendleton County, West Virginia, [Pendleton Times, May 6, 1927]
MARRIAGES IN HIGHLAND COUNTY
In Civil War Days, When Couples From Pendleton County Went to Virginia To Marry
During the War between the States and for a year or two subsequent thereto, Highland County, Virginia, was a sort of Gretna Green for such persons in Pendleton County as desired to forsake the paths of single blessedness and take upon themselves the yoke and burden of matrimony under the perennial misconception that the yoke is easy and the burden light.
This was probably due to the fact that the county government in Pendleton sometimes functioned somewhat imperfectly on account of the chaotic condition of the county consequent upon civil war.
On a recent trip to Monterey, the writer took it upon himself to make search of the records and list the marriages which should logically have taken place in Pendleton. The names of the contracting parties, the date of marriage and the name of the officiating minister are given in each instance. It is hoped that the County court of this county will take the necessary steps to have these marriages records copied and certified in full by the proper authority and recorded in Pendleton county, where they rightfully belong.
Marriages
James W. Grey and Nancy A. Chew, Feb. 21, 1861, by Rev. John S. Pullin
Harmon A. Hiner and Martha A. Moyers, May 16, 1861 by Rev. John S. Pullin
Emanuel Wilfong and Lydia A. Crummett, October 10, 1861 by Re. George Wimer.
Jacob Hevener and Elizabeth Rexrode, June 24, 1862 by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Henry Wiant and Susan Mullenax, August 27, 1862, by Rev. James Beaty.
Jeremiah Simmons and Catherine Helmick, Sept. 23, 1862 by Rev. James L. Snyder.
Leonard Rexrode and Lavina Folks, Dec. 28, 1862, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Henry Varner and Elizabeth Moyers, Feb. 22, 1863, by Rev. George Wimer.
Henry Wimer and Elizabeth Penniger, July 14, 1863, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Benjamin Hiner and Mary A. Hansel, August 2, 1863, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Stewart D. Bland and Virginia Harper, August 22, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Paschal Warner and Christena Strawder, Sept 3, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Henry Roberson and Mahala J. Hammer, Oct. 17, 1865 by Rev. [unreadable]
[Unreadable] Oct. 19, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Samuel Puffenbarger ad Elizabeth Hoover, Oct. 19, 1865 by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Elias Wilfong and Sarah A. Dove, Oct. 19, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
David Propst and Martha M. Freed, Oct. 31, 1865 by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Miles Simpson and Sarah A. Bolton, Nov. 2, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
John J. Dunkle and Susan L. Hiser, Nov. 2, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
J. Puffenbarger and Susan E. Clayton, Nov. 2, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
Henry Mullenax and Elizabeth Wimer, Nov. 5, 1865, by Rev. Geo. W. Rexrode.
Francis M. Calhoun and Phoebe C. Harper, Nov. 5, 1865, by Rev. Geo. W. Rexrode.
George W. Smith and Hannah S. Smith, Nov. 14, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Martin B. Bodkin and Christena Varner, Nov. 23, 1865, by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
Robert A. Dickenson and Mary A. Smith, Nov. 23, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Stephen H. Thacker and Mary E. Schmucker, Nov. 27, 1865, by Rev. Saul. B. Dolly.
Amos Thompson and Mary E. Hedrick, Nov. 29, 1865, by Rev. George Huffman.
Noah M. Cowger and Mary C. Trumbo, Dec. 5, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
George D. Waggoner and Mary Trumbo, Dec. 5, 1865, by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
William T. Lambert and Eunice Teter, Dec. 7, 1865 by Rev. Saul B. Dolly.
George W. Sponaugle and Phoebe J. Bennett, Dec. 28, 1865 by Rev. George W. Rexroad.
Isaac C. Ruddle and Mary M. Skidmore, Dec. 28, 1865 by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
Daniel Bennett and Sallie A. Arbogast, Dec. 27, 1865 by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
Noah Warner and Rebecca Teter Jan. 1, 1866 by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
William Rexrode and Martha Stone, Jan. 4, 1865 by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
George J. Rexrode and Martha J. Puffenbarger, April 22, 1866 by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
Emanuel Propst and M. M. Middleton, July 12, 1866 by Rev. G. Huffman.
Amos Green and Elizabeth Propst, Sept. 13, 1866, by Rev. George Huffman
Henry D. Ruleman and Laura L. Snyder, Nov, 20, 1866, by Rev. Wm. T. Price.
Jonathan Smith and Barbara A. Hupman, July 15, 1866, by Rev. Daniel Thomas.
William Hoover and Elizabeth Mallow, Sept. 21, 1865, by Rev. John S. Pullin.
Wm. J. Sponaugle and Rachel Mullenax, Jan. 2, 1866, by Rev. George W. Rexrode.
After the lapse of some years, the rumor was started that these Highland county marriages were illegal, because of the licenses therefor having been procured in a county and state other than the legal domicile of the contracting parties. The rumor came to one person who had not found the matrimonial yoke easy and the burden light, and he quietly remarked that if it turned out they were really not legal marriages, he was going to try to get a better wife next time.
Now, a word about these marrying parsons of more than three score years ago:
Saul B. Dolly was a Methodist minister, a native of Pendleton county, and in the ministerial service in is native county at the time. He had married in Highland county and for a portion of the time made his home there.
George W. Rexrode was a local United Brethren preacher, who was active in ante-bellum and post-bellum days on East Dry Run and North Dry Run, as well as lower down on the North Fork.
John S. Pullin was a zealous local Methodist preacher in eastern Highland county, noted for conducting religious revival meetings.
William T. Price was a Presbyterian preacher in charge of the work of that church in Pendleton county, the father of Any Price, of Marlington, whom everyone knows.
Daniel Thomas and George Wine were local preachers of the Dunkard church from Rockingham county, Virgina. - [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Sarah Wilfong, age 62, died June 1, 1908 of heart trouble in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Informant Dr. H. Bowen.
- [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Lavina S. Willfong, age 2m, d/o Eli Willfong (Pendleton County, West Virginia), died April 16, 1866 of whooping cough in Pendleton County, West Virgina. Informant Joseph Willfong, grandfather.
Jacob Dove1
M
Last Edited=27 Jun 2005
Child of Jacob Dove and Susannah Lamb
- Sarah Ann Dove+1 b. 7 Apr 1846, d. 1 Jun 1908
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Susannah Lamb1
F
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Child of Susannah Lamb and Jacob Dove
- Sarah Ann Dove+1 b. 7 Apr 1846, d. 1 Jun 1908
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Catherine E. Rader1
F, b. 16 September 1861, d. 4 April 1933
Catherine E. Rader|b. 16 Sep 1861\nd. 4 Apr 1933|../g0/p304.htm#i7591|James Rader||../g0/p304.htm#i7592|Halena Ruleman||../g0/p304.htm#i7593|||||||||||||
Catherine E. Rader was born on 16 September 1861 in Pendleton, West Virginia.1,3,4,5,2 She was the daughter of James Rader and Halena Ruleman.2 Catherine E. Rader married (?) Hoover before 1883.5 Catherine E. Rader married Elias Wilfong, son of Joseph Wilfong and Lavina Simmons, on 20 December 1909 in Pendleton, West Virginia.6,2 Catherine E. Rader died on 4 April 1933 in Sugar Grove, West Virginia, at age 71.1,2,3 She was buried on 6 April 1933 in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia.1
Catherine E. Rader was also known as Elizabeth C. Wilfong.4 As of before 1883, Catherine E. Rader was also known as Catherine E. Hoover.2,5
She was buried on 6 April 1933 in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia.1Catherine E. Rader was also known as Elizabeth C. Wilfong.4 As of before 1883, Catherine E. Rader was also known as Catherine E. Hoover.2,5
Last Edited=3 Aug 2009
Family: Catherine E. Rader and (?) Hoover
Family: Catherine E. Rader and Elias Wilfong
Citations
- [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Catherine E. Wilfong, born September 16, 1861 in Pendleton County, West Virginia, widowed, age 71y 6m 18d, d/o James Rader (Pendleton County, West Virginia) and Halena Ruleman (Pendleton County, West Virginia), died April 4, 1933 of influenza and bronchial pneumonia in Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia. Informant John Hoover, Brandywine, West Virginia. Buried April 5, 1933 in Stone Cemetery by J. M. Simmons of Sugar Grove, West Virginia.
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Name: Catharine E. Wilfong
Death date: 04 Apr 1933
Death place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia
Gender: Female
Age at death: 71 years 6 months 18 days
Birthdate: 1862
Birthplace:
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse's name:
Father's name:
Father's birthplace:
Mother's name:
Mother's birthplace:
Occupation: Housework
Street address:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Film number: 818557
Digital GS number:
Image number: 232
Reference number: v 1 p 250
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970. - [S895] Census: 1910 Pendleton, West Virginia, Magisterial District, District 95, HH#124-125
Wilfong, Elias, 63, married twice, married 0 years, WV WV WV
wife Elizabeth C., 47, married twice, married 0 years, 8 children, 6 living, WV VA WV
unstated, Simmons, Minnie R., 7, WV WV WV. - [S373] Census: 1920 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 125, January 22, and February 9, 1920, HH#230-230
Hoover, John D., 38, WV WV WV
wife Hannah E., 37, WV WV WV
son James R., 8, WV WV WV
son Elmer B., 3 4//12, WV WV WV
mother Wilfong, Catherine E., 58, widowed, WV WV WV. - [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Line 25, December 20, 1909 in Pendleton County, West Virginia by C. E. Birkhold
Wilfong, Elias, 62, b. Pendleton County, West Virginia, resides Pendleton County, West Virginia
Hoover, Catherine, 47, b. Pendleton County, West Virginia, resides Pendleton County, West Virginia.
James Rader1
M
Last Edited=27 Jun 2005
Child of James Rader and Halena Ruleman
- Catherine E. Rader1 b. 16 Sep 1861, d. 4 Apr 1933
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
Halena Ruleman1,2
F
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Child of Halena Ruleman and James Rader
- Catherine E. Rader2 b. 16 Sep 1861, d. 4 Apr 1933
Citations
- [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Catherine E. Wilfong, born September 16, 1861 in Pendleton County, West Virginia, age 71y 6m 18d, d/o James Rader (Pendleton County, West Virginia) and Halena Ruleman (Pendleton County, West Virginia), died April 4, 1933 of influenza and bronchial pneumonia in Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia. Informant John Hoover, Brandywine, West Virginia. Buried April 5, 1933 in Stone Cemetery by J. M. Simmons of Sugar Grove, West Virginia.
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
George Ambrose Wilfong1
M, b. 1866
George Ambrose Wilfong|b. 1866|../g0/p304.htm#i7595|Elias Wilfong|b. 8 Feb 1846\nd. 2 Oct 1918|../g0/p303.htm#i7554|Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
George Ambrose Wilfong was born in 1866 in West Virginia.2,3 He was the son of Elias Wilfong and Sarah Ann Dove.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S468] Census: 1880 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 44, June 23, 1880, HH#167-168
Wilfong, Elias, 32, farmer, WV WV WV
wife Sarah A., 34, WV WV WV
son George A., 14, WV WV WV
son William F., 12, WV WV WV
daughter Elizabeth J., 10, WV WV WV
daughter Lora F., 8, WV WV WV
son Jacob A., 6, WV WV WV
daughter Sally M., 4, WV WV WV. - [S127] Census: 1870 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, August 3, 1870, HH#63-63
Wilfong, Elias, 23, works on farm, VA
Sarah, 22, keeping house, VA
George A., 4, WV
William F., 2, WV.
William F. Wilfong1
M, b. 1868
William F. Wilfong|b. 1868|../g0/p304.htm#i7596|Elias Wilfong|b. 8 Feb 1846\nd. 2 Oct 1918|../g0/p303.htm#i7554|Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
William F. Wilfong was born in 1868 in West Virginia.2,3 He was the son of Elias Wilfong and Sarah Ann Dove.1
Last Edited=6 Jan 2008
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S127] Census: 1870 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, August 3, 1870, HH#63-63
Wilfong, Elias, 23, works on farm, VA
Sarah, 22, keeping house, VA
George A., 4, WV
William F., 2, WV. - [S468] Census: 1880 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 44, June 23, 1880, HH#167-168
Wilfong, Elias, 32, farmer, WV WV WV
wife Sarah A., 34, WV WV WV
son George A., 14, WV WV WV
son William F., 12, WV WV WV
daughter Elizabeth J., 10, WV WV WV
daughter Lora F., 8, WV WV WV
son Jacob A., 6, WV WV WV
daughter Sally M., 4, WV WV WV.
Elizabeth Jane Wilfong1
F, b. 2 December 1870
Elizabeth Jane Wilfong|b. 2 Dec 1870|../g0/p304.htm#i7597|Elias Wilfong|b. 8 Feb 1846\nd. 2 Oct 1918|../g0/p303.htm#i7554|Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|
Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Elizabeth Jane Wilfong was born on 2 December 1870 in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia.2,3 She was the daughter of Elias Wilfong and Sarah Ann Dove.1 Elizabeth Jane Wilfong married George R. Wannemacher on 15 December 1892 in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia.3
Last Edited=26 Apr 2012
Family: Elizabeth Jane Wilfong and George R. Wannemacher
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S468] Census: 1880 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 44, June 23, 1880, HH#167-168
Wilfong, Elias, 32, farmer, WV WV WV
wife Sarah A., 34, WV WV WV
son George A., 14, WV WV WV
son William F., 12, WV WV WV
daughter Elizabeth J., 10, WV WV WV
daughter Lora F., 8, WV WV WV
son Jacob A., 6, WV WV WV
daughter Sally M., 4, WV WV WV. - [S1219] Frankie Krohn [e-mail address], mail package to John Teets, 2/4/2008. Notes on Margaret Amy "Maggie" Wilfong, and Pendleton County WV Wilfongs; ancestors of Elizabeth Jane Wilfong, submitted by Mrs. Kathryn Wannemacher in 1983, 10726 Avenida de Santa Vnez, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Laura Frances Wilfong1
F, b. circa 1872
Laura Frances Wilfong|b. c 1872|../g0/p304.htm#i7598|Elias Wilfong|b. 8 Feb 1846\nd. 2 Oct 1918|../g0/p303.htm#i7554|Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|
Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Laura Frances Wilfong was born circa 1872 in West Virginia.2 She was the daughter of Elias Wilfong and Sarah Ann Dove.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S468] Census: 1880 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 44, June 23, 1880, HH#167-168
Wilfong, Elias, 32, farmer, WV WV WV
wife Sarah A., 34, WV WV WV
son George A., 14, WV WV WV
son William F., 12, WV WV WV
daughter Elizabeth J., 10, WV WV WV
daughter Lora F., 8, WV WV WV
son Jacob A., 6, WV WV WV
daughter Sally M., 4, WV WV WV.
Jacob A. Wilfong1
M, b. circa 1874
Jacob A. Wilfong|b. c 1874|../g0/p304.htm#i7599|Elias Wilfong|b. 8 Feb 1846\nd. 2 Oct 1918|../g0/p303.htm#i7554|Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Jacob A. Wilfong was born circa 1874 in West Virginia.2 He was the son of Elias Wilfong and Sarah Ann Dove.1
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S468] Census: 1880 Pendleton, West Virginia, Sugar Grove, District 44, June 23, 1880, HH#167-168
Wilfong, Elias, 32, farmer, WV WV WV
wife Sarah A., 34, WV WV WV
son George A., 14, WV WV WV
son William F., 12, WV WV WV
daughter Elizabeth J., 10, WV WV WV
daughter Lora F., 8, WV WV WV
son Jacob A., 6, WV WV WV
daughter Sally M., 4, WV WV WV.
Joseph Kennie "Kenny" Wilfong1,2
M, b. 14 October 1879
Joseph Kennie "Kenny" Wilfong|b. 14 Oct 1879|../g0/p304.htm#i7600|Elias Wilfong|b. 8 Feb 1846\nd. 2 Oct 1918|../g0/p303.htm#i7554|Sarah Ann Dove|b. 7 Apr 1846\nd. 1 Jun 1908|../g0/p304.htm#i7588|Joseph Wilfong|b. 9 Oct 1814\nd. 1 Jan 1896|../g0/p98.htm#i2426|Lavina Simmons|b. 12 May 1814\nd. 1 Apr 1891|../g0/p98.htm#i2427|Jacob Dove||../g0/p304.htm#i7589|Susannah Lamb||../g0/p304.htm#i7590|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.].
Joseph Kennie "Kenny" Wilfong was born on 14 October 1879 in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia.2,3 He was the son of Elias Wilfong and Sarah Ann Dove.1
Joseph Kennie "Kenny" Wilfong registered for the WWI Draft on on 12 September 1918 in Augusta, Virginia.2 He registered for the WWII Draft on in April 1942 in Augusta, Virginia.3
Joseph Kennie "Kenny" Wilfong registered for the WWI Draft on on 12 September 1918 in Augusta, Virginia.2
He registered for the WWII Draft on in April 1942 in Augusta, Virginia.3Last Edited=12 Jan 2008
Citations
- [S478] Erma Johnson Lynch, Post on Pendleton, Hardy, and Grant Co WV and Highland VA, 6/26/2005, Descendants of Henry Wilfong.
- [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: Joseph Kennie Wilfong
City: Not Stated
County: Augusta
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 14 Oct 1879
Race: White
Roll: 1984210
DraftBoard: 0. - [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Joseph Kennie Wilfong
Birth Date: 14 Oct 1879
Residence: Augusta, Virginia
Birth: Sugar Grove, West Virginia
Race: White
Roll: WW2_2370614.
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