Ruth Bryan Arborgast1,2

F, b. circa 1897
     Ruth Bryan Arborgast was born circa 1897 in Virginia.3,1,4 She married Wardell Jonas Wilfong, son of John Elias Wilfong and Josephine "Josie" Varner, circa 1913.3,1
Last Edited25 Mar 2013

Children of Ruth Bryan Arborgast and Wardell Jonas Wilfong

Citations

  1. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.
  2. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Name: Ruth Elaine Wilfong
    Death Date: 20 Feb 1932
    Death Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Gender:
    Age:
    Estimated Birth Year:
    Birth Place:
    Marital Status:
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: Wardell Wilfong
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name: Ruth Arbogast
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Occupation:
    Street Address:
    Residence:
    Cemetery:
    Burial Place:
    Burial Date:
    Film Number: 1953682
    Digital Folder Number: 4256301
    Image Number: 2521
    Source: County Records
    Reference Number: 2474
    Collection: West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970.
  3. [S1692] Census: 1920 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, District 98, January 8-9, 1920, HH#102-102
    Swicker, William, 57, VA VA VA
    boarder Wilfong, Wardell, 24, VA US US
    niece Wilfong, Ruth, 22, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Roscoe, 5, VA VA VA
    niece Wilfong, Charlene, 3 0/12, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Dale, 11/12, VA VA VA.
  4. [S2892] Census: 1940 Randolph, West Virginia, Huttonsville, May 9, 1940, HH#194
    Wilfong, Wordell, 44, VA, lived in Petersburg, Grant County, VA in 1935
    wife Ruth, 43, VA
    son Dale, 22, VA
    daughter Dolly, 16, WV
    son Robert, 14, WV
    son Curtis, 12, WV
    son Sherman, 11, WV
    daughter Mary, 10, WV
    daughter Yvonne, 5, WV
    granddaughter Mullenia, Donna, 5, WV
    farmhand Sharp, Roy, 28, WV
    farmhand wife Sharp, Hattie, 20, WV
    farmhand daughter Sharp, Ruth, 2, WV.
  5. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, March 12, 1960 in Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia by J. A. Earl
    Wilfong, Robert Blair, 21, b. Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, s/o Elmer Leslie Wilfong and Clara Mae Wilfong
    Wilfong, Gloria Yvonne, 24, b. Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, d/o Wardell J. Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Wilfong.

Roscoe Silas Wilfong1,2

M, b. 7 June 1915, d. September 1984
Relationship5th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Roscoe Silas Wilfong was born on 7 June 1915 in Randolph, West Virginia.3,4,2 He was the son of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.2 Roscoe Silas Wilfong married Helen Elizabeth Proudfoot, daughter of William R. Proudfoot and Sada A. (?), on 24 December 1936 in Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.1 Roscoe Silas Wilfong died before 4 October 1963.5 He died in September 1984 in Charmco, Greenbrier, West Virginia, at age 69.3
Last Edited2 Apr 2011
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong2 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast2 b. c 1897

Children of Roscoe Silas Wilfong and Helen Elizabeth Proudfoot

Citations

  1. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, December 24, 1936 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia by B. E. Hanes
    Wilfong, Roscoe Silas, 21, b. Randolph County, West Virginia, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia
    Proudfoot, Helen Elizabeth, 21, b. Randolph County, West Virginia, resides Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia.
  2. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.
  3. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Roscoe Wilfong
    SSN: 232-22-3852
    Last Residence: 25958 Charmco, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 7 Jun 1915
    Died: Sep 1984
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  4. [S1692] Census: 1920 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, District 98, January 8-9, 1920, HH#102-102
    Swicker, William, 57, VA VA VA
    boarder Wilfong, Wardell, 24, VA US US
    niece Wilfong, Ruth, 22, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Roscoe, 5, VA VA VA
    niece Wilfong, Charlene, 3 0/12, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Dale, 11/12, VA VA VA.
  5. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, October 4, 1963 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia by V. L. Bennett
    Wilfong, Roscoe Silas, Jr., 22, b. Randolph County, West Virginia, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, s/o Roscoe S. Wilfong (dec'd) and Helen E. Jones
    Rosier, Delores Ellen, 26, b. Deland, Florida, resides Deland, Florida, d/o Russell and Rhoda Belle Rosier.
  6. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Name: Male Infant Wilfong
    Death Date: 15 Sep 1937
    Death Place: Randolph, West Virginia
    Gender:
    Age:
    Estimated Birth Year:
    Birth Place:
    Marital Status:
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: Rosco Wilfong
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name: Helen E. Proudfoot
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Occupation:
    Street Address:
    Residence:
    Cemetery:
    Burial Place:
    Burial Date:
    Film Number: 1983329
    Digital Folder Number: 4259634
    Image Number: 213
    Source: County Records
    Reference Number: 15204.

Charline Wilfong1

F, b. circa 1917
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Charline Wilfong was born circa 1917 in Highland, Virginia.1,2 She is the daughter of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.2
      Charline Wilfong was also known as Sharlin Wilfong.2
Last Edited23 Oct 2008
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong2 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast2 b. c 1897

Citations

  1. [S1692] Census: 1920 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, District 98, January 8-9, 1920, HH#102-102
    Swicker, William, 57, VA VA VA
    boarder Wilfong, Wardell, 24, VA US US
    niece Wilfong, Ruth, 22, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Roscoe, 5, VA VA VA
    niece Wilfong, Charlene, 3 0/12, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Dale, 11/12, VA VA VA.
  2. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.

Dale Wilfong1

M, b. circa 1919
Relationship5th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Dale Wilfong was born circa 1919 in Highland, Virginia.2,1,3 He is the son of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.1
Last Edited25 Mar 2013
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong1 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast1 b. c 1897

Citations

  1. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.
  2. [S1692] Census: 1920 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, District 98, January 8-9, 1920, HH#102-102
    Swicker, William, 57, VA VA VA
    boarder Wilfong, Wardell, 24, VA US US
    niece Wilfong, Ruth, 22, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Roscoe, 5, VA VA VA
    niece Wilfong, Charlene, 3 0/12, VA VA VA
    nephew Wilfong, Dale, 11/12, VA VA VA.
  3. [S2892] Census: 1940 Randolph, West Virginia, Huttonsville, May 9, 1940, HH#194
    Wilfong, Wordell, 44, VA, lived in Petersburg, Grant County, VA in 1935
    wife Ruth, 43, VA
    son Dale, 22, VA
    daughter Dolly, 16, WV
    son Robert, 14, WV
    son Curtis, 12, WV
    son Sherman, 11, WV
    daughter Mary, 10, WV
    daughter Yvonne, 5, WV
    granddaughter Mullenia, Donna, 5, WV
    farmhand Sharp, Roy, 28, WV
    farmhand wife Sharp, Hattie, 20, WV
    farmhand daughter Sharp, Ruth, 2, WV.

Geraldine Wilfong1

F, b. circa 1922
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Geraldine Wilfong was born circa 1922 in Highland, Virginia.1 She is the daughter of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.1
Last Edited23 Oct 2008
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong1 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast1 b. c 1897

Citations

  1. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.

Dollie Payne Wilfong1,2

F, b. circa 1920
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Dollie Payne Wilfong was born circa 1920 in Greenbank, Pocahontas, West Virginia.1,2,3 She is the daughter of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.2 Dollie Payne Wilfong married Ralph Sterling Tacy, son of Robert Tacy and Virginia Gear, on 5 July 1941 in Monterey, Highland, Virginia.1
Last Edited25 Mar 2013
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong2 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast2 b. c 1897

Family: Dollie Payne Wilfong and Ralph Sterling Tacy

Citations

  1. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Groom's Name: Ralph Sterling Tacy
    Groom's Birth Date: 1919
    Groom's Birthplace: Huttonsville, W. Va
    Groom's Age: 22
    Bride's Name: Dollie Payne Wilfong
    Bride's Birth Date: 1920
    Bride's Birthplace: Greenbank, W. Va
    Bride's Age: 21
    Marriage Date: 05 Jul 1941
    Marriage Place: Monterey, Virginia
    Groom's Father's Name: Robert Tacy
    Groom's Mother's Name: Virginia Gear
    Bride's Father's Name: Wardell Wilfong
    Bride's Mother's Name: Ruth Arbogast
    Groom's Race:
    Groom's Marital Status: Single
    Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
    Bride's Race:
    Bride's Marital Status: Single
    Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M86877-0
    System Origin: Virginia-EASy
    Source Film Number: 31997
    Reference Number: p 151 #128.
  2. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.
  3. [S2892] Census: 1940 Randolph, West Virginia, Huttonsville, May 9, 1940, HH#194
    Wilfong, Wordell, 44, VA, lived in Petersburg, Grant County, VA in 1935
    wife Ruth, 43, VA
    son Dale, 22, VA
    daughter Dolly, 16, WV
    son Robert, 14, WV
    son Curtis, 12, WV
    son Sherman, 11, WV
    daughter Mary, 10, WV
    daughter Yvonne, 5, WV
    granddaughter Mullenia, Donna, 5, WV
    farmhand Sharp, Roy, 28, WV
    farmhand wife Sharp, Hattie, 20, WV
    farmhand daughter Sharp, Ruth, 2, WV.

Virginia Wilfong1

F, b. circa 1925
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Virginia Wilfong was born circa 1925 in West Virginia.1 She is the daughter of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.1
Last Edited23 Oct 2008
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong1 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast1 b. c 1897

Citations

  1. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.

Curtis Wardell Wilfong1,2

M, b. 2 August 1927, d. 19 October 2011
Relationship5th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Curtis Wardell Wilfong was born on 2 August 1927 in West Virginia.2,1,3 He was the son of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.1 Curtis Wardell Wilfong married Onalee Hinkle on 20 September 1947 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.4 Curtis Wardell Wilfong married Lorene Glenda Cogar after 1950.5 Curtis Wardell Wilfong died on 19 October 2011 at age 84.
Last Edited25 Mar 2013
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong1 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast1 b. c 1897

Family: Curtis Wardell Wilfong and Onalee Hinkle

Family: Curtis Wardell Wilfong and Lorene Glenda Cogar

Citations

  1. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.
  2. [S675] Ancestry.com: U.S. Public Records Index, Name: Curtis W Wilfong
    Birth Date: 2 Aug 1927
    Address: 7379 Point Mountain Rd
    City: Webster Springs
    State: WV
    Zip Code: 26288-8215.
  3. [S2892] Census: 1940 Randolph, West Virginia, Huttonsville, May 9, 1940, HH#194
    Wilfong, Wordell, 44, VA, lived in Petersburg, Grant County, VA in 1935
    wife Ruth, 43, VA
    son Dale, 22, VA
    daughter Dolly, 16, WV
    son Robert, 14, WV
    son Curtis, 12, WV
    son Sherman, 11, WV
    daughter Mary, 10, WV
    daughter Yvonne, 5, WV
    granddaughter Mullenia, Donna, 5, WV
    farmhand Sharp, Roy, 28, WV
    farmhand wife Sharp, Hattie, 20, WV
    farmhand daughter Sharp, Ruth, 2, WV.
  4. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, September 20, 1947 in Richwood, [Nicholas County], West Virginia by Rev. Roger M. Ricer, Jr.
    Wilfong, Curtis, 21, b. Greenbank, [Pocahontas County], West Virginia, resides Richwood, [Nicholas County], West Virginia, s/o Wardell and Ruth Wilfong
    Hinkle, Onalee, 21, b. Nicholas County, West Virginia, resides Richwood, [Nicholas County], West Virginia, d/o Holly and Straussie Hinkle.
  5. [S2716] Obit: Lorene Glenda (Cogar) Wilfong, Name: Lorene Glenda Wilfong
    Date of Death: May 29, 2011
    Location of Service: Adams Funeral Home - Cowen
    Category: Current Obituaries Lorene Glenda Wilfong died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the age of 83. Lorene was born March 26, 1928 in Webster County to the late Ellery Cogar and Roma Tyler Cogar.

    She worked as a fabricator for Rubber Crafters and enjoyed many things like fishing, camping, cooking, gardening, sewing and being around kids.

    Along with her parents, Lorene was preceded in death by her two sons; James and Larry Boggs, and stepson Jack Wilfong, one granddaughter; Katrina Fleming, two brothers; George and Bob Cogar, and one sister; Nora Belle McCourt.

    Lorene is survived by her husband; Curtis Wilfong of Webster Springs, sons; Edmond Boggs of Richwood, Michael Boggs of Denver, CO, Donald Boggs of Richmond, VA, Tom Boggs of Cowen, and Robert Boggs, Charlie Boggs, and David Boggs all of Webster Springs, two stepchildren; Sherman Wilfong of Craigsville, and Brenda Flanagan of Winchester, VA. Lorene was also blessed to have 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

    Services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11 AM with Rev. Keith Willimas officiating. Burial will follow at WV Memorial Gardens in Calvin, WV. Friends may call on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 between the hours of 5 PM & 8 PM. Online condolences can be made at adamsreedfh.com.

Sherman Wilfong1

M, b. 1929
Relationship5th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Sherman Wilfong was born in 1929 in West Virginia.1,2 He is the son of Wardell Jonas Wilfong and Ruth Bryan Arborgast.1
Last Edited25 Mar 2013
Father*Wardell Jonas Wilfong1 b. 4 May 1896, d. 3 Jul 1969
Mother*Ruth Bryan Arborgast1 b. c 1897

Citations

  1. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April 1930, HH#127-129
    Wilfong, Wardell, 34, age at first marriage 17, VA VA VA
    wife Ruth, 33, age at first marriage 16, VA VA VA
    son Roscoe, 14, VA VA VA
    daughter Sharlin, 12, VA VA VA
    son Dale, 10, VA VA VA
    daughter Geraldine, 7 9/12, VA VA VA
    daughter Dollie P., 5 9/12, WV VA VA
    daughter Virginia, 4 11/12, WV VA VA
    son Curtis, 2 8/12, WV VA VA
    son Sherman, 1, WV VA VA.
  2. [S2892] Census: 1940 Randolph, West Virginia, Huttonsville, May 9, 1940, HH#194
    Wilfong, Wordell, 44, VA, lived in Petersburg, Grant County, VA in 1935
    wife Ruth, 43, VA
    son Dale, 22, VA
    daughter Dolly, 16, WV
    son Robert, 14, WV
    son Curtis, 12, WV
    son Sherman, 11, WV
    daughter Mary, 10, WV
    daughter Yvonne, 5, WV
    granddaughter Mullenia, Donna, 5, WV
    farmhand Sharp, Roy, 28, WV
    farmhand wife Sharp, Hattie, 20, WV
    farmhand daughter Sharp, Ruth, 2, WV.

Goldie (?)1

F
     Goldie (?) married Elza Overton Wilfong, son of John Elias Wilfong and Josephine "Josie" Varner.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Family: Goldie (?) and Elza Overton Wilfong

Citations

  1. [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Elza Overton Wilfong
    Birth Date: 4 Jun 1892
    RESIDENCE: Highland, Virginia
    Birth: Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Roll: WW2_2370614
    [next of kin Goldie Wilfong].

James Norman Wilfong1,2

M, b. 28 July 1868, d. 11 July 1952
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     James Norman Wilfong married an unknown person.3 He was born in March 1866 in Virginia.4 He was born on 28 July 1868 in West Virginia.4,1,5,6,2 He was the son of Catherine Wilfong.2 James Norman Wilfong married Ella Jane Helmick, daughter of Jonas Wilfong and Margaret Caroline E. Gum, circa 1891.7,1 James Norman Wilfong died on 11 July 1952 in Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 83.2,1 He was buried after 11 July 1952 in Dunmored, Pocahontas, West Virginia.2
      James Norman Wilfong was also known as James A. Wilfong.7 James Norman Wilfong was also known as James T. Wilfong.8
Last Edited1 Sep 2010
Mother*Catherine Wilfong2 b. c 1848, d. 24 Mar 1922

Children of James Norman Wilfong and Ella Jane Helmick

Citations

  1. [S1230] Census: 1910 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Green Bank, District 120, May 10, 1910, HH#127-127
    Wilfong, James N., 48, married 19 years, VA VA VA
    wife Ella J., 42, married 19 years, 7 children, 7 living, VA VA VA
    son Howard K., 18, VA VA VA
    daughter Myrtle C., 16, WV VA VA
    daughter Mamie C., 13, WV VA VA
    daughter Cordie M., 11, WV VA VA
    daughter Edna M., 8, WV VA VA
    son James C., 5, WV VA VA
    son Robert A., 5, WV VA VA
    cousin Charles, 31, VA VA VA.
  2. [S46] Book: "The Wilfong Family of North America", by Terence Roy Kidd, p. 499.
  3. [S1335] Census: 1900 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, June 7, 1900, e-mail address
    Wilfong, Caroline, May 1842, 58, widowed, 9 children, 6 living, VA VA VA
    daughter Ella J., Jun 1867, 33, married 9 years, 5 children, 5 living, VA VA VA
    son-in-law James N., Mar 1866, 34, married 9 years, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Luella J., Feb 1886, 14, VA VA VA
    grandson Howard K., May 1891, 9, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Myrtle C., May 1894, 6, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Mamie C., May 1895, 5, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Cordia M., Mar 1898, 2, VA VA VA.
  4. [S1335] Census: 1900 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, District 78, June 7, 1900, HH#98-99
    Wilfong, Caroline, May 1842, 58, widowed, 9 children, 6 living, VA VA VA
    daughter Ella J., Jun 1867, 33, married 9 years, 5 children, 5 living, VA VA VA
    son-in-law Wilfong, James ?, Mar 1866, married 9 years, VA VA VA
    daughter Luella J., Feb 1886, 14, VA VA VA
    grandson Howard K., May 1891, 9, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Myrtle C., May 1894, 6, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Mamie C., Jan 1895, 5, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Cordia M., May 1898, 2, VA VA VA.
  5. [S828] Census: 1920 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Dunmore, District 145, January 2-3, 1920, HH#3-3
    Wilfong, James N., 51, VA VA VA
    wife Ella J., 52, VA VA VA
    son Howard K., 28, VA VA VA
    daughter Myrtle C., 25, VA VA VA
    daughter Mamie C., 23, VA VA VA
    daughter Cordia M., 20, VA VA VA
    daughter Mary E., 18, VA VA VA
    son James C., 14, VA VA VA
    son Robert A., 12, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Vergie E., 9, VA VA VA
    partner Charlie, 41, VA VA VA.
  6. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 8, April, 1930, HH#128-120
    Wilfong, James N., 61, age at first marriage 23, VA VA VA
    wife Ella J., 62, age at first marriage 24, VA VA VA
    son Kent H., 38, single, VA VA VA
    son Robert A., 23, single, VA VA VA
    daughter Cordie, 31, single, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Virgie E., 20, single, VA VA VA.
  7. [S1335] Census: 1900 Highland, Virginia, Blue Grass, District 78, June 7, 1900, HH#98-99
    [next door to son Howard Wilfong]
    Wilfong, Caroline, May 1842, 58, widowed, 9 children, 6 living, VA VA VA
    daughter Ella, Jun 1867, 33, married 9 years, 5 children, 5 living, VA VA VA
    son-in-law James A., Mar 1866, 34, married 9 years, VA VA VA
    daughter Luella J., Feb 1886, 14, VA VA VA
    grandson Howard K., May 1891, 9, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Myrtle C., May 1894, 6, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Mannie C., Jan 1895, 5, VA VA VA
    granddaughter Cordia M., Mar 1898, 2, VA VA VA.
  8. [S1286] Birth Records: Highland County, Virginia Birth Records 1853-1896, Ancestry.com, Name: HOWARD WILFONG
    Birth Date: 4 NOV 1891
    Race: W
    Sex: M
    Father: J.T.
    Mother: ELLA
    Page: 151.

Brown Morgan Gum1,2

M, b. circa 15 April 1866, d. 20 May 1944
     Brown Morgan Gum was born circa 15 April 1866 in Bath, Virginia.1,3,4,5,6 He married Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Wilfong, daughter of Daniel Wilfong and Nancy Hannah Swink, circa 1895.2 Brown Morgan Gum died on 20 May 1944 in Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia.1
Last Edited28 Oct 2008

Children of Brown Morgan Gum and Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Wilfong

Citations

  1. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Brown Morgan Gum, born April 15, 1866 in Bath County, Virginia, s/o unknown, age 78y 1m 5d, h/o Elizabeth Wilfong, died May 20, 1944 in Cass, Greenbank District, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Informant J. Gum. Buried May 22, 1944 in Oliver Cemetery by Wallace & Wallace.
  2. [S1232] Census: 1900 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 110, June 19, 1900, HH#116-116
    Gum, Brown M., Apr 1876, 34, married 5 years, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth, Jun 1868, 32, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    mother-in-law Wilfong, Nannie, May 1818, 82, widowed, WV VA VA
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Cathery, 1859, 41, WV VA VA.
  3. [S1232] Census: 1900 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 110, June 19, 1900, HH#116-116
    Gum, Brown M., Apr 1876 [error, 1866 per death certificate], 34 [confirms error], married 5 years, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth, Jun 1868, 32, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    mother-in-law Wilfong, Nannie, May 1818, 82, widowed, WV VA VA
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Cathery, 1859, 41, WV VA VA.
  4. [S1230] Census: 1910 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Green Bank, District 119, April 15, 1910, HH#9-9
    Gum, Brown M., 45, married once, married 13 yeaars, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth A., 50, married once, married 13 years, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., 12, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., 12, WV VA WV
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Catherine J., 50, WV VA VA
    boarder Arbogast, James A., 30, KS WV WV.
  5. [S828] Census: 1920 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Cass, District 145, January 19, 1920, HH#250-252
    Gum, Brown M., 53, VA VA VA
    wife Lizzie, 58, WV VA VA.
  6. [S1229] Census: 1930 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 7, April 17, 1930, HH#173-186
    Gum, Brown M., 65, age at first marriage 30, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth, 70, age at first marriage 35, WV WV WV
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Catherine J., 74, WV WV WV
    roomer, Geiger, Maggrite, 55, WV WV WV.

Harry P. Gum1

M, b. 6 March 1898, d. January 1973
Relationship4th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Harry P. Gum was born on 6 March 1898 in Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia.2,1,3 He was the son of Brown Morgan Gum and Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Wilfong.1 Harry P. Gum died in January 1973 in Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia, at age 74.2
Last Edited28 Oct 2008
Father*Brown Morgan Gum1 b. c 15 Apr 1866, d. 20 May 1944
Mother*Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Wilfong1 b. 4 Jun 1859, d. 24 Feb 1933

Citations

  1. [S1232] Census: 1900 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 110, June 19, 1900, HH#116-116
    Gum, Brown M., Apr 1876, 34, married 5 years, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth, Jun 1868, 32, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    mother-in-law Wilfong, Nannie, May 1818, 82, widowed, WV VA VA
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Cathery, 1859, 41, WV VA VA.
  2. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Harry Gum
    SSN: 235-20-5145
    Last Residence: 24927 Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 6 Mar 1898
    Died: Jan 1973
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  3. [S1230] Census: 1910 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Green Bank, District 119, April 15, 1910, HH#9-9
    Gum, Brown M., 45, married once, married 13 yeaars, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth A., 50, married once, married 13 years, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., 12, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., 12, WV VA WV
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Catherine J., 50, WV VA VA
    boarder Arbogast, James A., 30, KS WV WV.

Harper J. Gum1

M, b. 6 March 1898, d. August 1968
Relationship4th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Harper J. Gum was born on 6 March 1898 in Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia.2,1,3 He was the son of Brown Morgan Gum and Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Wilfong.1 Harper J. Gum died in August 1968 in Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia, at age 70.2
Last Edited28 Oct 2008
Father*Brown Morgan Gum1 b. c 15 Apr 1866, d. 20 May 1944
Mother*Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Wilfong1 b. 4 Jun 1859, d. 24 Feb 1933

Citations

  1. [S1232] Census: 1900 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Greenbank, District 110, June 19, 1900, HH#116-116
    Gum, Brown M., Apr 1876, 34, married 5 years, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth, Jun 1868, 32, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., Mar 1898, 2, WV VA WV
    mother-in-law Wilfong, Nannie, May 1818, 82, widowed, WV VA VA
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Cathery, 1859, 41, WV VA VA.
  2. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Harper Gum
    SSN: 232-22-1506
    Last Residence: 24927 Cass, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 6 Mar 1898
    Died: Aug 1968
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  3. [S1230] Census: 1910 Pocahontas, West Virginia, Green Bank, District 119, April 15, 1910, HH#9-9
    Gum, Brown M., 45, married once, married 13 yeaars, VA VA VA
    wife Elizabeth A., 50, married once, married 13 years, WV VA VA
    son Harry P., 12, WV VA WV
    son Harper J., 12, WV VA WV
    sister-in-law Wilfong, Catherine J., 50, WV VA VA
    boarder Arbogast, James A., 30, KS WV WV.

Rachel M. Wilfong1

F, b. 3 October 1852, d. 12 January 1859
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Rachel M. Wilfong was born on 3 October 1852 in Pocahontas, Virginia.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Wilfong and Nancy Hannah Swink.1 Rachel M. Wilfong died on 12 January 1859 in Pocahontas, Virginia, at age 6.1
Last Edited24 Oct 2008
Father*Daniel Wilfong1 b. c 1822, d. bt 1880 - 1900
Mother*Nancy Hannah Swink1 b. May 1818

Citations

  1. [S1669] Ancestry.com: Sharp Family Project, http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx, Rachel M. Wilfong
    Birth: 3 Oct 1852
    , Pocahontas, Virginia, USA
    Death: 12 Jan 1859
    , Pocahontas, Virginia, USA.

Unnamed Wilfong1

M, b. 12 September 1885
Relationship4th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Unnamed Wilfong was born on 12 September 1885 in Pocahontas, West Virginia.1 He was the son of Theophalus Worth Wilfong and Nancy Mildred Spencer.1
Last Edited24 Oct 2008
Father*Theophalus Worth Wilfong1 b. 24 Feb 1856, d. 8 Jul 1898
Mother*Nancy Mildred Spencer1 b. 10 Sep 1852, d. 26 Feb 1927

Citations

  1. [S536] Birth Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Unnamed Wilfong, age 2d, died September 12, 1885, Dutch Mountain, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, s/o Worth & Mildred Wilfong, unmarried, farmer. Informant Father.

Unnamed2 Wilfong1

M, b. 6 February 1883, d. 6 February 1883
Relationship4th great-grandson of Johannes Wildfang [Sr.]
     Unnamed2 Wilfong died on 6 February 1883 in Alleghany, Pocahontas, West Virginia.1 He was born on 6 February 1883 in Alleghany, Pocahontas, West Virginia.1 He was the son of Theophalus Worth Wilfong and Nancy Mildred Spencer.1
Last Edited24 Oct 2008
Father*Theophalus Worth Wilfong1 b. 24 Feb 1856, d. 8 Jul 1898
Mother*Nancy Mildred Spencer1 b. 10 Sep 1852, d. 26 Feb 1927

Citations

  1. [S536] Birth Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Unnamed Wilfong, age unspecified, died February 6, 1883 in Alleghany Pocahontas County, West Virginia, s/o Worth & T? Wilfong. Informant unspecified.

Virginia Hannah Forinash1

F, b. circa 1922
     Virginia Hannah Forinash was born circa 1922 in Huttonsville, Randolph, West Virginia.1 She is the daughter of Earl Forinash and Mirtie Ann (?).1 Virginia Hannah Forinash married Martin Earl Wilfong, son of William Martin Wilfong and Edna Baker Thomason, on 4 July 1948 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012
Father*Earl Forinash1
Mother*Mirtie Ann (?)1

Family: Virginia Hannah Forinash and Martin Earl Wilfong

Citations

  1. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, July 4, 1948 in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia by Forest Snyder. [license Randolph County]
    Wilfong, Martin Earl, 32, b. Randolph County, West Virginia, s/o W. M. Wilfong and Edna Wilfong, resides Buckhannon
    Forinash, Virginia Hannah, 26, b. Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia, d/o Earl and Mirtie Ann Forinash, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia.

Earl Forinash1

M
     Earl Forinash married Mirtie Ann (?).1
Last Edited24 Oct 2008

Child of Earl Forinash and Mirtie Ann (?)

Citations

  1. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, July 4, 1948 in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia by Forest Snyder. [license Randolph County]
    Wilfong, Martin Earl, 32, b. Randolph County, West Virginia, s/o W. M. Wilfong and Edna Wilfong, resides Buckhannon
    Forinash, Virginia Hannah, 26, b. Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia, d/o Earl and Mirtie Ann Forinash, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia.

Mirtie Ann (?)1

F
     Mirtie Ann (?) married Earl Forinash.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Child of Mirtie Ann (?) and Earl Forinash

Citations

  1. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, July 4, 1948 in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia by Forest Snyder. [license Randolph County]
    Wilfong, Martin Earl, 32, b. Randolph County, West Virginia, s/o W. M. Wilfong and Edna Wilfong, resides Buckhannon
    Forinash, Virginia Hannah, 26, b. Huttonsville, Randolph County, West Virginia, d/o Earl and Mirtie Ann Forinash, resides Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia.

John Garvin1

M, b. circa 1836, d. 1873
     John Garvin was born circa 1836 in Ireland.2 He married Mary Teets, daughter of Johannes I. "John" Teats and Margaret (?), in 1857 in Elgin, Ontario, Canada.1 John Garvin died in 1873 in Wheeler, Gratiot, Michigan.1
Last Edited26 Oct 2008

Family: John Garvin and Mary Teets

Citations

  1. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 10/24/2008, Teets Family.
  2. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 1025/2008, RE: Teets Family.

Mary Teets1

F, b. circa 1839
     Mary Teets was born circa 1839 in Marcellus, Onondaga, New York.2 She was the daughter of Johannes I. "John" Teats and Margaret (?).2 Mary Teets married John Garvin in 1857 in Elgin, Ontario, Canada.1 Mary Teets married John Ellsworth on 9 August 1875 in Wheeler, Gratiot, Michigan.3
Last Edited26 Apr 2012
Father*Johannes I. "John" Teats2 b. 30 Sep 1791, d. 15 May 1876
Mother*Margaret (?)2 d. c 1887

Family: Mary Teets and John Garvin

Family: Mary Teets and John Ellsworth

Citations

  1. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 10/24/2008, Teets Family.
  2. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 1025/2008, RE: Teets Family.
  3. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Groom name: John Ellsworth
    Groom race or color (on document):
    Groom age: 49 years
    Groom birth year: 1826
    Groom birth place: New York State
    Bride name: Mary Teteter Garvin
    Bride race or color (on document):
    Bride age: 35 years
    Bride birth year: 1840
    Bride birth place: New York
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    Marriage date: 09 Aug 1875
    Marriage place: Wheeler, Gratiot, Michigan
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    Film number: 2342458
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    Digital GS number: 4207580
    Image number: 297
    Reference number: v 1 p 305 rn 109
    Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925.

William Claude Hanlon1,2

M, b. 1 April 1913, d. April 1975
     William Claude Hanlon was born on 1 April 1913 in Upshur, West Virginia.1,3 He married Girta "Girtie" Wilfong, daughter of Henry Wilfong and Martha Virginia "Marthy" Hinkle, on 4 May 1936 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.1,2 William Claude Hanlon died in April 1975.3,4
Last Edited2 Feb 2011

Family: William Claude Hanlon and Girta "Girtie" Wilfong

Citations

  1. [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, May 4, 1936 in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia by W. H. Barlow
    Hanlon, William Claude, 23, single, b. Upshur County, West Virginia, resides Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia, s/o Fred Hanlon and Zona Hanlon
    Wilfong, Girtie,22, single, b. Upshur County, West Virginia, resides Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia, d/o Henry Wilfong and Martha Wilfong.
  2. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Groom name: Claude Hanlon
    Groom age:
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    Bride name: Girtie Wilfong
    Bride age:
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    Marriage date: 1936
    Marriage place: Upshur, West Virginia, United States
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    Film number: 816678
    Digital GS number: 4230412
    Image number: 00344
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    Source: County Records
    Collection: West Virginia Marriages 1853-1970.
  3. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: William Hanlon
    SSN: 235-16-9254
    Born: 1 Apr 1913
    Died: Apr 1975
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951).
  4. [S812] Ancestry.com: Ohio Deaths 1908-1944 and 1958-2002 Record, Name: Girtie G Hanlon
    Birth Date: Est. 1914
    Birth State: West Virginia
    Birth Country: United States
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Residence County: Trumbull
    Residence State: Ohio
    Residence Country: United States
    Death Date: 29 May 1984
    Hospital of Death: St Joseph Riverside-Closed
    City of Death: Warren
    County of Death: Trumbull
    Certificate: 039887
    Age at Death: 70
    Certifier: Physician
    Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
    Social Security Number: 235-34-6257
    Marital Status: Widowed.

Johannes I. "John" Teats1,2

M, b. 30 September 1791, d. 15 May 1876
     Johannes I. "John" Teats married Margaret (?).4 Johannes I. "John" Teats was born on 30 September 1791 in New Jersey.1,3 He was the son of Philip Teats and Christina Cramer.3 Johannes I. "John" Teats died on 15 May 1876 in Ontario, Canada, at age 84.1,4
      Johannes I. "John" Teats was also known as Johannes I. "John" Teets.1,3
Last Edited22 Apr 2011
Father*Philip Teats3 b. 21 Dec 1762, d. 1810
Mother*Christina Cramer3 b. 10 Jul 1772, d. 1858

Children of Johannes I. "John" Teats and Margaret (?)

Citations

  1. [S2100] Ancestry.com: Blackburn Family Tree, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2765080/person/-971128711, Johannes I Teats
    Birth 30 Sep 1791 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Death 15 May 1876 in Canada.
  2. [S2629] Ancestry.com: Ontario Canada Marriages 1801-1928, Name: Cook Teets
    Birth Place: United States
    Age: 40
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
    Father Name: John Teets
    Mother Name: Margaret Teets
    Spouse Name: Ann Jane Sargent
    Spouse's Age: 21
    Spouse Birth Place: Canada
    Spouse Father Name: Thomas Sargent
    Spouse Mother Name: Catherine Sargent
    Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1880
    Marriage Location: Grey
    Marriage County: Grey
    Archives of Ontario Microfilm: MS932_33.
  3. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 10/25/2008, RE: Teets Family.
  4. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 1025/2008, RE: Teets Family.

Margaret (?)1

F, d. circa 1887
     Margaret (?) was born in New Jersey. She married Johannes I. "John" Teats, son of Philip Teats and Christina Cramer.1 Margaret (?) married Mark Shell after 1851.1 Margaret (?) died circa 1887 in Canada.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Children of Margaret (?) and Johannes I. "John" Teats

Family: Margaret (?) and Mark Shell

Citations

  1. [S949] Yvonne Rosella Bowers, e-mail address, email to John Teets, 1025/2008, RE: Teets Family.