Emma Virginia Conley1
F, b. October 1837
Emma Virginia Conley was born in October 1837 in Lewis, [West] Virginia.1,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Benjamin Conley and Sarah A. (?).2 Emma Virginia Conley married Enoch W. Westfall, son of George Westfall and Lydia Ruhama Cutright, on 13 April 1859 in Upshur, [West] Virginia.1
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Benjamin Conley2 |
| Mother* | Sarah A. (?)2 |
Children of Emma Virginia Conley and Enoch W. Westfall
- Preston Westfall4 b. c 1861
- Columbia O. Westfall4 b. c 1865
Citations
- [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Line 7, April 13, 1859 in Upshur County, West Virginia
Westfall, Enoch, 30, widowed, b. Lewis County, West Virginia
Conley, Emma V., 19, single, b. Lewis County, West Virginia. - [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Line 7, April 13, 1859 in Upshur County, West Virginia
Westfall, Enoch, 30, widowed, b. Lewis County, West Virginia, s/o Geo & Lydia Westfall
Conley, Emma V., 19, single, b. Lewis County, West Virginia, d/o Benj Conley & Sarah A. - [S183] Census: 1860 Upshur, Virginia, Buckhannon, Page 14, June 11, 1860, HH#189-190
Westfall, Geo., 64, VA
Ruhama, 57, domestic, VA
Perry, 12, VA
Cecelia, 20, VA
HH#190-191
Westfall, George C., 28, VA
HH#191-192
Westfall, Enoch, 31, VA
Emma V., 24, VA. - [S86] Census: 1870 Upshur, West Virginia, Buckhannon, Warren, Page 3, August 15, 1870, HH#20-19
Westfall, Enoch, 42, farmer, VA
Virginia, 30, keeping house, VA
Preston, 9, VA
Columbia, 5, WV. - [S158] Census: 1880 Upshur, West Virginia, Warren, District 125, Page 23, June 26, 1880, HH#278-282
Westfall, Enoch, 50, WV WV WV
wife Emma V., 40, WV WV WV
son Preston, 18, WV WV WV
daughter Columbia O., 15, WV WV WV. - [S180] Census: 1900 Upshur, West Virginia, Washington, District 149, Page 23, June 27-28, 1900, HH#232-236
Westfall, Enoch, Aug 1826, 73, married 40 years, WV WV WV
wife Emma V., Oct 1837, 60, married 40 years, 0 children, 0 living, WV WV WV.
Benjamin Conley1
M
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2009 |
Child of Benjamin Conley and Sarah A. (?)
- Emma Virginia Conley+1 b. Oct 1837
Citations
- [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Line 7, April 13, 1859 in Upshur County, West Virginia
Westfall, Enoch, 30, widowed, b. Lewis County, West Virginia, s/o Geo & Lydia Westfall
Conley, Emma V., 19, single, b. Lewis County, West Virginia, d/o Benj Conley & Sarah A.
Sarah A. (?)1
F
| Last Edited | 25 Apr 2012 |
Child of Sarah A. (?) and Benjamin Conley
- Emma Virginia Conley+1 b. Oct 1837
Citations
- [S606] Marriage Records: WV, Division of Culture and History, Line 7, April 13, 1859 in Upshur County, West Virginia
Westfall, Enoch, 30, widowed, b. Lewis County, West Virginia, s/o Geo & Lydia Westfall
Conley, Emma V., 19, single, b. Lewis County, West Virginia, d/o Benj Conley & Sarah A.
Preston Westfall1
M, b. circa 1861
Preston Westfall was born circa 1861 in Upshur, [West] Virginia.1,2 He was the son of Enoch W. Westfall and Emma Virginia Conley.1
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Enoch W. Westfall1 b. Aug 1826, d. 28 Apr 1904 |
| Mother* | Emma Virginia Conley1 b. Oct 1837 |
Citations
- [S86] Census: 1870 Upshur, West Virginia, Buckhannon, Warren, Page 3, August 15, 1870, HH#20-19
Westfall, Enoch, 42, farmer, VA
Virginia, 30, keeping house, VA
Preston, 9, VA
Columbia, 5, WV. - [S158] Census: 1880 Upshur, West Virginia, Warren, District 125, Page 23, June 26, 1880, HH#278-282
Westfall, Enoch, 50, WV WV WV
wife Emma V., 40, WV WV WV
son Preston, 18, WV WV WV
daughter Columbia O., 15, WV WV WV.
Columbia O. Westfall1,2
F, b. circa 1865
Columbia O. Westfall was born circa 1865 in Upshur, West Virginia.1,2 She was the daughter of Enoch W. Westfall and Emma Virginia Conley.1
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Enoch W. Westfall1 b. Aug 1826, d. 28 Apr 1904 |
| Mother* | Emma Virginia Conley1 b. Oct 1837 |
Citations
- [S86] Census: 1870 Upshur, West Virginia, Buckhannon, Warren, Page 3, August 15, 1870, HH#20-19
Westfall, Enoch, 42, farmer, VA
Virginia, 30, keeping house, VA
Preston, 9, VA
Columbia, 5, WV. - [S158] Census: 1880 Upshur, West Virginia, Warren, District 125, Page 23, June 26, 1880, HH#278-282
Westfall, Enoch, 50, WV WV WV
wife Emma V., 40, WV WV WV
son Preston, 18, WV WV WV
daughter Columbia O., 15, WV WV WV.
Perry Westfall1
M, b. circa 1848
Perry Westfall was born circa 1848 in [West] Virginia.1,2 He was the son of George Westfall and Lydia Ruhama Cutright.1
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | George Westfall1 b. 1796 |
| Mother* | Lydia Ruhama Cutright1 b. c 1800, d. 1840 |
Citations
- [S444] Census: 1850 Lewis, Virginia, District 30, Page 84, August 7, 1850, HH#563-565
Westfall, George, 54, farmer, VA
Ruhama, 49, VA
Rebecca, 24, VA
Enoch, 23, VA
Oliver, 21, VA
Lydia, 17, VA
George, 19, VA
Cecelia, 10, VA
Perry, 2, VA. - [S183] Census: 1860 Upshur, Virginia, Buckhannon, Page 14, June 11, 1860, HH#189-190
Westfall, Geo., 64, VA
Ruhama, 57, domestic, VA
Perry, 12, VA
Cecelia, 20, VA
HH#190-191
Westfall, George C., 28, VA
HH#191-192
Westfall, Enoch, 31, VA
Emma V., 24, VA.
Frederick Pence1
M, b. circa 1775, d. circa 1840
Frederick Pence was born circa 1775.1 He was the son of (?) Pence.2 Frederick Pence married Mary Harp on 1 June 1804 in Berne, Fairfield, Ohio.3,1 Frederick Pence died circa 1840 in Hocking, Ohio.3
| Last Edited | 15 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | (?) Pence2 |
Children of Frederick Pence and Mary Harp
- John Pence3 b. c 1809
- George Pence3 b. c 1810
- Peter Pence3 b. c 1815
- Martin Pence3 b. c 1817
- George Washington Pence+1 b. c 1819
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: George Washington Pence
Given Name: George Washington
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1825 in Ohio
Census: 1850 Benton Twp., Hocking, OH
Note: p. 885: George W. Pence, age not known, b. OH; Leah, age not known, b.OH.
Father: Frederick Pence b: ABT 1775
Mother: Mary Harp or Hart?
Marriage 1 Leah Teets
Married: 7 SEP 1845 in Hocking County, OH
Note:
DAR Marriage Records of Hocking County, OH, 1818-1865:
Washington Pence married Leah Teets, 7 Sep 1845 by H. Sandford, M.G. - [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Pence
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
Children
John* Pence b: ABT 1770 in West Virginia
Frederick Pence b: ABT 1775. - [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Frederick Pence
Given Name: Frederick
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1775
Death: 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Census: 1800 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 064A
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 64: Frederick Pence, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male over45; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 male engagedin agriculture.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: (on next page from John Pence), p. 364: 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 female10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Mary Harp or Hart?
Married: 1 JUN 1804 in Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Children
John Pence b: 1809 in Ohio
George Pence b: 1810 in Ohio
Peter Pence b: ABT 1815
Martin Pence b: ABT 1817
George Washington Pence b: ABT 1825 in Ohio.
Mary Harp1
F
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2012 |
Children of Mary Harp and Frederick Pence
- John Pence2 b. c 1809
- George Pence2 b. c 1810
- Peter Pence2 b. c 1815
- Martin Pence2 b. c 1817
- George Washington Pence+1 b. c 1819
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: George Washington Pence
Given Name: George Washington
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1825 in Ohio
Census: 1850 Benton Twp., Hocking, OH
Note: p. 885: George W. Pence, age not known, b. OH; Leah, age not known, b.OH.
Father: Frederick Pence b: ABT 1775
Mother: Mary Harp or Hart?
Marriage 1 Leah Teets
Married: 7 SEP 1845 in Hocking County, OH
Note:
DAR Marriage Records of Hocking County, OH, 1818-1865:
Washington Pence married Leah Teets, 7 Sep 1845 by H. Sandford, M.G. - [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Frederick Pence
Given Name: Frederick
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1775
Death: 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Census: 1800 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 064A
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 64: Frederick Pence, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male over45; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 male engagedin agriculture.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: (on next page from John Pence), p. 364: 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 female10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Mary Harp or Hart?
Married: 1 JUN 1804 in Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Children
John Pence b: 1809 in Ohio
George Pence b: 1810 in Ohio
Peter Pence b: ABT 1815
Martin Pence b: ABT 1817
George Washington Pence b: ABT 1825 in Ohio.
John Pence1
M, b. circa 1809
| Last Edited | 15 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Frederick Pence1 b. c 1775, d. c 1840 |
| Mother* | Mary Harp1 |
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Frederick Pence
Given Name: Frederick
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1775
Death: 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Census: 1800 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 064A
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 64: Frederick Pence, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male over45; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 male engagedin agriculture.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: (on next page from John Pence), p. 364: 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 female10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Mary Harp or Hart?
Married: 1 JUN 1804 in Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Children
John Pence b: 1809 in Ohio
George Pence b: 1810 in Ohio
Peter Pence b: ABT 1815
Martin Pence b: ABT 1817
George Washington Pence b: ABT 1825 in Ohio.
George Pence1
M, b. circa 1810
| Last Edited | 15 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Frederick Pence1 b. c 1775, d. c 1840 |
| Mother* | Mary Harp1 |
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Frederick Pence
Given Name: Frederick
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1775
Death: 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Census: 1800 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 064A
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 64: Frederick Pence, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male over45; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 male engagedin agriculture.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: (on next page from John Pence), p. 364: 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 female10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Mary Harp or Hart?
Married: 1 JUN 1804 in Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Children
John Pence b: 1809 in Ohio
George Pence b: 1810 in Ohio
Peter Pence b: ABT 1815
Martin Pence b: ABT 1817
George Washington Pence b: ABT 1825 in Ohio.
Peter Pence1
M, b. circa 1815
| Last Edited | 15 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Frederick Pence1 b. c 1775, d. c 1840 |
| Mother* | Mary Harp1 |
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Frederick Pence
Given Name: Frederick
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1775
Death: 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Census: 1800 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 064A
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 64: Frederick Pence, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male over45; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 male engagedin agriculture.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: (on next page from John Pence), p. 364: 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 female10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Mary Harp or Hart?
Married: 1 JUN 1804 in Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Children
John Pence b: 1809 in Ohio
George Pence b: 1810 in Ohio
Peter Pence b: ABT 1815
Martin Pence b: ABT 1817
George Washington Pence b: ABT 1825 in Ohio.
Martin Pence1
M, b. circa 1817
| Last Edited | 15 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | Frederick Pence1 b. c 1775, d. c 1840 |
| Mother* | Mary Harp1 |
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Frederick Pence
Given Name: Frederick
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1775
Death: 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Census: 1800 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 064A
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 64: Frederick Pence, 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male over45; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 male engagedin agriculture.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: (on next page from John Pence), p. 364: 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60; 1 female 5-10, 1 female10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Mary Harp or Hart?
Married: 1 JUN 1804 in Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Children
John Pence b: 1809 in Ohio
George Pence b: 1810 in Ohio
Peter Pence b: ABT 1815
Martin Pence b: ABT 1817
George Washington Pence b: ABT 1825 in Ohio.
(?) Pence1
M
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2012 |
Children of (?) Pence
- John Pence1 b. c 1770
- Frederick Pence+1 b. c 1775, d. c 1840
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Pence
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
Children
John* Pence b: ABT 1770 in West Virginia
Frederick Pence b: ABT 1775.
John Pence1
M, b. circa 1770
| Last Edited | 15 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | (?) Pence1 |
Citations
- [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, Name: Pence
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
Children
John* Pence b: ABT 1770 in West Virginia
Frederick Pence b: ABT 1775. - [S2116] Ancestry.com: Travis & Dodge Families, ID: I358
Name: John* Pence
Given Name: John*
Surname: Pence
Sex: M
Note:
Surname was originally Bantz. John & Phoebe had 12 children. 12th
child unknown.
1 2
Birth: ABT 1770 in West Virginia
Note:
It is highly probable that John Pence was born in Pennsylvania,immigrated with his family to Frederick County, MD, on to MonongaliaCounty, WV, and then to Hocking County, OH.
Standard Hist. of Adams & Wells Co., IN, by Tyndall & Lesh, 1918:
p. 647: Peter Pence was born in Hocking County, Ohio, on July 15,1817, a son of John Pence. John Pence was a Virginian who located inHocking County, Ohio, as early as 1798, four years before Ohio wasadmitted to the Union. He spent his industrious life in that section,and was the father of a large family, among them being Hannah, Eliza,Rebecca, Jane, William, Sarah, Peter, John and Gashum. Of theseRebecca was the first white child born in Hocking County, Ohio.
Death: BEF 21 SEP 1840 in Hocking County, OH
Endowment: 8 JAN 1982 Temple: JRIVE
LDS Baptism: 29 APR 1982 Temple: JRIVE
Census: 1800 Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Note:
Census: 1840 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: p. 151: John Pence, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80; 2females 20-30, 1 female 50-60.
Census: 1820 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note:
pg. 064: John Pence 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1male over 45; 2 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 2 females 10-26, 1female over 45; 2 males engaged in agriculture.
History of Hocking Valley, p. 819 & 821: The first deed recorded isin Book A, Folio 1, and is from John and Phoebe Pence to Robert Long.It conveyed one acre of land for and in consideration of $20, and wasdated 15 Apr 1818.
Census: 1830 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note: pg. 363: 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60; 1female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.
Will: 13 MAY 1840 Falls Twp, Hocking, OH
Note:
Abstract is found in Gateway to the West, V. 4, Jan-Mar pub. by AnitaShort, p. 185.
Full handwritten will in my posession: In the name of the BenevolentFather of all: I John Pence of Falls Township Hocking County and Stateof Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved Wife in lieu of her dower,the farm on which we now reside, situate and being the East half Southwest quarter Section 12, Town 14, Range 17 containing about 78 acresduring her natural life; and all the Stock household goods, furniture,provisions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon, at thetime of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid; she, however,selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. Atthe death of my said Wife the real estate aforesaid, I give and deviseto my son William Pence and his heirs and such part of the saidpersonal property, or the proceeds thereof as may then remainunconsumed and unexpended, I give and devise to my Children viz theHeirs of my daughter Polly eldridge on ninth part, the Heirs of mydaughter Hannah Smith one ninth, my daughter Rebecca Pence one ninth,my daughter Eliza Tannehill one ninth my son William one ninth, mydaughter Sarah Powell one ninth part, my daughter Jane Pence one ninthpart my son Peter Pence one ninth part and my son Gashom Pence oneninth part. At the death of my wife if my daughters Rebecca Pence andJane Pence should remain single it shall be the duty of son WilliamPence to provide them a living as long as they remain unmarried.
Item 2nd. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son William Penceexecutor and my wife executrix of this my last will and testament,hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise, adjust release,and discharge, in such manner, as they may deem proper, the debts andclaims due me.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof,I have hereunto set myhand and seal, this thirteenth day of May in theyear 1840. John (his X mark) Pence
Signed and acknowledged by said
John Pence, as his last will and testament,
in our presence; and signed by us in his presence.
John Rochester, ------ Bowen, John A. Smith
Will proved 21 May 1840
Event: Land 2 AUG 1827 Cincinnati Land Office
Note:
Doc. #815, Legal Land Description: #1, W-1/2-SE, Base Line: West ofthe Great Miami, Twp 9N, Range 1E, Section #22. 80 acres, Act orTreaty of 24 Apr 1820.
Don't know if this is my John Pence or not.
Event: Land 1806 Berne Twp, Fairfield, OH
Note:
Early OH Tax Records by Powell, 1971.
1806, Fairfield Co., Berne Twp. John & Frederick Pence.
1806-1809, Fairfield Co., Greenfield Twp. Jacob Pence.
(This Jacob Pence was b. 5 Apr 1774, Cumberland Co., PA, d. 27 Aug1852, 78y4m22d, buried in Baugher Cemetery, Greenfield Twp.,Fairfield, OH, m. Barbara Brandt b. 12 Sep 1778, d. 7 Apr 1850,71y6m25d, buried Baugher Cem. They came to Fairfield Co., OH in May of1802.)
(Hocking County taken from Fairfield in 1818.)
1818 & 1825, Hocking Co., John Pense.
p. 184: Early Settlers were: Christian Westerhaver here from Marylandwith brothers-in-law John Pence & Conrad Brian in 1798. John Pencehad 12 children.
There is a George Pence on the 1790 Frederick County, MD census, p.67, 2 males over 16, 1 male under 16, 2 females; Margaret, p. 67, 0over 16, 1 male under 16, 2 females; and Jacob Pentz, p. 64, 2 malesover 16, 1 male under 16, 4 females.
(Christopher Westerhaver is on the 1790 Frederick County, MD census,p. 64, 2 males over 16, 2 males under 16, 3 females.)
Extracted IGI record shows Christopher Westenhaver married Mary Downey11 Feb 1797 in Frederick County, MD.
Extracted IGI record shows Conrad Bryan bp. 25 Aug 1782, ApplesLutheran & Reformed Church, Thurmont, Frederick, MD, son of WilliamBryan & Magdalena.
Extracted IGI record shows a Conrad Bryan m. Charlotte Jane Rowe 18Apr 1858 in Hocking County, OH
Father: Pence
Marriage 1 Phebe* Brummage b: 1772 in West Virginia
Married: 9 OCT 1797 in Morgantown, Monongalia, (W)VA
Note:
Early OH Tax Records by Powell, p. 184: Early Settlers of HockingCounty were Christian Westerhaver here from Maryland withbrothers-in-law John Pence & Conrad Brian in 1798. John Pence had 12children.
History of Hocking Valley OH, p. 814: Christian Westenhaver, aresident of Maryland, left his home in that State in 1796, with theintention of finding a home within the limits of the NorthwestTerritory. Wintering at Fort Belpre, he, in the spring of 1797,removed his family to the Little Hocking and not being suited, thefollowing year, 1798, he settled in this county on OldtownCreek....Mr. Westenhaver settled on his place in March 1798 and he wasfollowed the next 2 months by John Pence and Conrad Brian,brothers-in-law, locating their families in a log cabin. They enteredtwo eight-acre lots east of the town on Sec 12, and on land now withinthe limits of the city of Logan. John Pence took the lower eightyacres, since known as Braggtown and Conrad Brian the upper 80 acres.
John Pence lived to the age of 68 years and proved himself anhonorable man and kind neighbor. His third and fourth, Joseph andRebecca, were the first white children born in Hocking County. Hisbro-in-law, Conrad Brian, lived to the age of 80 years, dying in 1856.
Pence and Brian were followed in a very short time by severalpioneers...Israel Francois and family, Jacob Fruheart and family,Michael Beard, Patrick Beard, two daughters and a granddaughter. Thisconstituted the population of Hocking County up to the followingspring, 1799, which made the county's population at that datetwenty-two, being nine men, five married women, three young women andeight children.
Sealing Spouse: 30 AUG 1974 in OAKLA
Children
John Pence b: 1798 in Ohio
Mary or Polly* Pence b: 1800 in Ohio
Rebecca Pence b: 1802 in Hocking County, OH
Joseph Pence b: 1804 in Hocking County, OH
Gashum or Gershom Pence b: ABT 1806 in Hocking County, OH
William Pence b: ABT 1807 in Hocking County, OH
Hannah Pence b: 1810 in Hocking County, OH
Jane Pence b: 30 NOV 1813 in Hocking County, OH
Eliza Pence b: ABT 1815 in Hocking County, OH
Sarah Pence b: ABT 1815 in Hocking County, OH
Peter Pence b: 15 JUL 1817 in Hocking County, OH
Sources:
Abbrev: Land Record
Title: Land Record
Page: Vol A. p. 2: This indenture made this 15th day of Apr 1818 betweenJohn Pence & Phebe his wife of the County of Hocking & State of OH ofthe one part & Walter Eldridge of the County & State aforesaid.
Indenture made 26 Oct 1818 between Robert Long & w. Elizabeth ofHocking Co., OH & Walter Eldridge, land formerly owned by John Pence,by deed bearing date of 19 Jun 1818: SW corner of Sec 12, Twp 14, R 17& being 1 acre.
Early OH Tax Records: 1806 Fairfield Co., Berne Twp: John & FrederickPence. Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Jacob Pence.
Quality: 2
Abbrev: Standard Hist. of Adams & Wells Co, IN, 1918
Title: Standard Hist. of Adams & Wells Co, IN, 1918
Page: p. 647: John Pence was a Virginian who located in Hocking Co., OH, asearly as 1798, four years before OH was admitted to the Union. Hespent his industrious life in that section, and was the father of alarge family, among them being Hannah, Eliza, Rebecca, Jane, William,Sarah, Peter, John & Gashum. Of these Rebecca was the 1st white childb. in Hocking Co, OH.
Doris L. (?)1
F, b. 1 November 1929, d. 18 June 2005
Doris L. (?) married Robert E. Teets, son of Albert Theodore Teets and Jane Katheryn Allen.1 Doris L. (?) was born on 1 November 1929.2,1 She died on 18 June 2005 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, at age 75.2,1,3 She was buried after 18 June 2005 in North Hampton, Clark, Ohio.1
| Last Edited | 25 Apr 2012 |
Family: Doris L. (?) and Robert E. Teets
Citations
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Doris L. Teets
Birth: 1929 Death: 2006
Burial:
Myers Cemetery
North Hampton
Clark County
Ohio, USA
Created by: Amber N
Record added: May 02, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 19186690. - [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Doris L. Teets
SSN: 290-26-0046
Last Residence: 45503 Springfield, Clark, Ohio
Born: 1 Nov 1929
Died: 18 Jun 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951). - [S2284] Ancestry.com: Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, http://www.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/, Name: Doris L Teets
Death Date: 2005
Spouse: Robert
Newspaper: Springfield News-sun, Springfield, Ohio
Newspaper Date: 20 Jun 2005
Newspaper Page: p. 5C
Years Indexed: 1982 - Current
Newspaper Repository: Clark County Public Library; Clark County Public Library
Library Link: 1117152.
Nelson P. Thompson1
M, b. 1840, d. 1892
Nelson P. Thompson married Amelia McGee Henderson.1 Nelson P. Thompson was born in 1840.1 He died in 1892.1
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2009 |
Child of Nelson P. Thompson and Amelia McGee Henderson
- Nellie W. Thompson+1 b. 20 Apr 1876, d. 12 Nov 1959
Citations
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Nellie (Thompson) Teets
Birth: Apr. 20, 1876 Death: Nov. 11, 1956
Family links:
Parents:
Nelson P Thompson (1840 - 1892)
Amelia McGee Henderson Thompson (1842 - 1914)
Children:
Pauline Westlake Studer (1897 - 1988)*
Dorothy A Teets (1914 - 1916)*
Kenneth A Teets (1917 - 1998)*
Spouse:
George J Westlake (1873 - 1907)
* Reverse Relationships:] body=This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added t[o Jane Public's memorial.
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Note: Nellie and her children on this stone Burial:
Oakdale Cemetery
Marysville (Union County)
Union County
Ohio, USA
Plot: Teets
Created by: Cathy Ferrell DeNu
Record added: Aug 05, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 40292795.
Amelia McGee Henderson1
F, b. 1842, d. 1914
Amelia McGee Henderson married Nelson P. Thompson.1 Amelia McGee Henderson was born in 1842.1 She died in 1914.1
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2009 |
Child of Amelia McGee Henderson and Nelson P. Thompson
- Nellie W. Thompson+1 b. 20 Apr 1876, d. 12 Nov 1959
Citations
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Nellie (Thompson) Teets
Birth: Apr. 20, 1876 Death: Nov. 11, 1956
Family links:
Parents:
Nelson P Thompson (1840 - 1892)
Amelia McGee Henderson Thompson (1842 - 1914)
Children:
Pauline Westlake Studer (1897 - 1988)*
Dorothy A Teets (1914 - 1916)*
Kenneth A Teets (1917 - 1998)*
Spouse:
George J Westlake (1873 - 1907)
* Reverse Relationships:] body=This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added t[o Jane Public's memorial.
] fade=[on] fadespeed=[.09]"Point here for explanation
Note: Nellie and her children on this stone Burial:
Oakdale Cemetery
Marysville (Union County)
Union County
Ohio, USA
Plot: Teets
Created by: Cathy Ferrell DeNu
Record added: Aug 05, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 40292795.
Pauline Westlake1
F, b. 1897, d. 1988
Pauline Westlake married (?) Studer.1 Pauline Westlake was born in 1897.1 She was the daughter of George J. Westlake and Nellie W. Thompson.1 Pauline Westlake died in 1988.1
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2009 |
| Father* | George J. Westlake1 d. b 12 Nov 1959 |
| Mother* | Nellie W. Thompson1 b. 20 Apr 1876, d. 12 Nov 1959 |
Family: Pauline Westlake and (?) Studer
Citations
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Nellie (Thompson) Teets
Birth: Apr. 20, 1876 Death: Nov. 11, 1956
Family links:
Parents:
Nelson P Thompson (1840 - 1892)
Amelia McGee Henderson Thompson (1842 - 1914)
Children:
Pauline Westlake Studer (1897 - 1988)*
Dorothy A Teets (1914 - 1916)*
Kenneth A Teets (1917 - 1998)*
Spouse:
George J Westlake (1873 - 1907)
* Reverse Relationships:] body=This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added t[o Jane Public's memorial.
] fade=[on] fadespeed=[.09]"Point here for explanation
Note: Nellie and her children on this stone Burial:
Oakdale Cemetery
Marysville (Union County)
Union County
Ohio, USA
Plot: Teets
Created by: Cathy Ferrell DeNu
Record added: Aug 05, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 40292795.
(?) Studer1
M
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2012 |
Family: (?) Studer and Pauline Westlake
Citations
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Nellie (Thompson) Teets
Birth: Apr. 20, 1876 Death: Nov. 11, 1956
Family links:
Parents:
Nelson P Thompson (1840 - 1892)
Amelia McGee Henderson Thompson (1842 - 1914)
Children:
Pauline Westlake Studer (1897 - 1988)*
Dorothy A Teets (1914 - 1916)*
Kenneth A Teets (1917 - 1998)*
Spouse:
George J Westlake (1873 - 1907)
* Reverse Relationships:] body=This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added t[o Jane Public's memorial.
] fade=[on] fadespeed=[.09]"Point here for explanation
Note: Nellie and her children on this stone Burial:
Oakdale Cemetery
Marysville (Union County)
Union County
Ohio, USA
Plot: Teets
Created by: Cathy Ferrell DeNu
Record added: Aug 05, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 40292795.
Elmer Mercer Teets1
M, b. 25 May 1902, d. 1 January 1983
Elmer Mercer Teets was born on 25 May 1902 in West Union, Adams, Ohio.3,1,4,2,5 He was the son of George Elmer Teets and Mary Caroline Shupert.2 Elmer Mercer Teets married Letha Fern Gossett, daughter of Ira Madison Gossett and Mary Ann Cochran, on 12 August 1930 in Pricetown, Highland, Ohio.3 Elmer Mercer Teets died on 1 January 1983 in Adams, Adams County, Ohio, at age 80.1,4,3 He was buried after 1 January 1983 in Pricetown, Highland, Ohio.3
| Last Edited | 23 Feb 2010 |
| Father* | George Elmer Teets b. 29 Apr 1874, d. 15 Apr 1963 |
| Mother* | Mary Caroline Shupert2 |
Child of Elmer Mercer Teets and Letha Fern Gossett
- Sara Lou Teets6 b. a 1930
Citations
- [S812] Ancestry.com: Ohio Deaths 1908-1944 and 1958-2002 Record, Name: Elmer M Teets
Birth Date: 1903
Birth State: Ohio
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence County: Adams
Residence State: Ohio
Residence Country: United States
Death Date: 1 Jan 1983
Hospital of Death: Adams County Hospital
City of Death: Adams County
County of Death: Adams
Certificate: 000001
Age at Death: 80
Certifier: Physician
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Social Security Number: 281-20-8018
Marital Status: Married. - [S1158] Census: 1910 Adams, Ohio, Tiffin, District 19, Image 6, April 21-22, 1910
HH#59-61
Shupert, John C., 67, married once, married 37 years, OH Germany Germany
wife Sarah E., 54, married once, married 37 years, 5 children, 3 living, OH Germany --
son Edward C., 29, OH OH OH
grandson Teets, Elmer M., 8, OH OH OH
grandson Teets, David, 5, OH OH OH
HH#59-62
Shupert, John H., 32, married once, married 3 years, OH OH OH
wife Ethie F., 21, married once, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living, OH OH OH
son Luther L., 1 9/12, OH OH OH. - [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Elmer Mercer Teets
Birth: May 25, 1902
West Union
Adams County
Ohio, USA Death: Jan., 1983
Ohio, USA
Family links:
Spouse:
Letha Fern Gossett Teets (1903 - 1989)*
* Reverse Relationships:" boBDY="This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added to Jane Public's memorial.
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Burial:
Barker Cemetery
Pricetown (Highland County)
Highland County
Ohio, USA
Created by: Wayne Runyan
Record added: Oct 13, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 43038193. - [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Elmer Teets
SSN: 281-20-8018
Last Residence: 45693 West Union, Adams, Ohio, United States of America
Born: 25 May 1902
Died: Jan 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951). - [S1146] Census: 1920 Adams, Ohio, Tiffin, District 19, Image 9, January 12, 1920, HH#89-97
Shupert, John C., 77, OH Germany Germany
wife Sarrah, 64, OH Germany OH
grandson Elmer, 17, OH OH OH
grandson David, 14, OH OH OH. - [S2293] Beverly Pennington, Email to John Teets, 2/23/2010, Sara Lou Teets.
Letha Fern Gossett
F, b. 2 May 1903, d. 1 January 1989
Letha Fern Gossett was born on 2 May 1903 in Salem, Highland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Ira Madison Gossett and Mary Ann Cochran. Letha Fern Gossett married Elmer Mercer Teets, son of George Elmer Teets and Mary Caroline Shupert, on 12 August 1930 in Pricetown, Highland, Ohio.1 Letha Fern Gossett died on 1 January 1989 in West Union, Adams, Ohio, at age 85.
| Last Edited | 23 Feb 2010 |
| Father* | Ira Madison Gossett b. 1867, d. 1936 |
| Mother* | Mary Ann Cochran |
Child of Letha Fern Gossett and Elmer Mercer Teets
- Sara Lou Teets2 b. a 1930
Citations
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Elmer Mercer Teets
Birth: May 25, 1902
West Union
Adams County
Ohio, USA Death: Jan., 1983
Ohio, USA
Family links:
Spouse:
Letha Fern Gossett Teets (1903 - 1989)*
* Reverse Relationships:" boBDY="This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added to Jane Public's memorial.
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Burial:
Barker Cemetery
Pricetown (Highland County)
Highland County
Ohio, USA
Created by: Wayne Runyan
Record added: Oct 13, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 43038193. - [S2293] Beverly Pennington, Email to John Teets, 2/23/2010, Sara Lou Teets.
Ira Madison Gossett
M, b. 1867, d. 1936
Ira Madison Gossett married Mary Ann Cochran. Ira Madison Gossett was born in 1867. He died in 1936.
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2009 |
Child of Ira Madison Gossett and Mary Ann Cochran
- Letha Fern Gossett+ b. 2 May 1903, d. 1 Jan 1989
Mary Ann Cochran
F
| Last Edited | 16 Nov 2009 |
Child of Mary Ann Cochran and Ira Madison Gossett
- Letha Fern Gossett+ b. 2 May 1903, d. 1 Jan 1989
Mary Caroline Shupert
F
Mary Caroline Shupert is the daughter of John C. Shupert and Sarah E. Shuster.1 Mary Caroline Shupert married George Elmer Teets, son of David M. Teets and Sarah Ellen "Sallie" Eagle.2
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2012 |
| Father* | John C. Shupert1 b. c 1843 |
| Mother* | Sarah E. Shuster1 b. c 1856 |
Children of Mary Caroline Shupert and George Elmer Teets
- Elmer Mercer Teets+1 b. 25 May 1902, d. 1 Jan 1983
- David J. Teets+1 b. 18 Dec 1905, d. 25 Jul 1989
Citations
- [S1158] Census: 1910 Adams, Ohio, Tiffin, District 19, Image 6, April 21-22, 1910
HH#59-61
Shupert, John C., 67, married once, married 37 years, OH Germany Germany
wife Sarah E., 54, married once, married 37 years, 5 children, 3 living, OH Germany --
son Edward C., 29, OH OH OH
grandson Teets, Elmer M., 8, OH OH OH
grandson Teets, David, 5, OH OH OH
HH#59-62
Shupert, John H., 32, married once, married 3 years, OH OH OH
wife Ethie F., 21, married once, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living, OH OH OH
son Luther L., 1 9/12, OH OH OH. - [S2293] Beverly Pennington, Email to John Teets, 2/23/2010, Sara Lou Teets.
Leroy Kennison Teets1,2
M, b. 4 April 1902, d. May 1985
Leroy Kennison Teets was born on 4 April 1902 in Ohio.1,2,5,6,7,8 He was the son of James William H. Teets and Fern Myra Powers.3,4 Leroy Kennison Teets was buried in May 1985 in Milledgeville, Fayette, Ohio.2 He died in May 1985 in Xenia, Greene, Ohio, at age 83.2,5
Leroy Kennison Teets was also known as Leroy Teats.7 Leroy Teets had a sister Estella (1900-1984), who also spent her entire life in mental hospitals. Both of their names show up on a tombstone marker for Roscoe Sturgeon (1908-2001) and Grace Sturgeon (1906-1995) in Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery in Milledgeville, Fayette County, Ohio. Grace (Creamer) Sturgeon is the step-sister of Estella and Leroy.6,7,8
Leroy Kennison Teets was also known as Leroy Teats.7 Leroy Teets had a sister Estella (1900-1984), who also spent her entire life in mental hospitals. Both of their names show up on a tombstone marker for Roscoe Sturgeon (1908-2001) and Grace Sturgeon (1906-1995) in Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery in Milledgeville, Fayette County, Ohio. Grace (Creamer) Sturgeon is the step-sister of Estella and Leroy.6,7,8
| Last Edited | 11 Apr 2013 |
| Father* | James William H. Teets3 b. 16 May 1878, d. 8 Apr 1906 |
| Mother* | Fern Myra Powers4 b. 8 Dec 1881, d. 22 Feb 1950 |
Citations
- [S2941] Ancestry.com: Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962, Name: Leroy Kennison Teets
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Ohio
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1902
Father's Name: James Teets
Mother's Name: Fern Powers
FHL Film Number: 292636. - [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Leroy Teets
Birth: Apr. 4, 1902
Ohio, USA Death: May, 1985
Xenia
Greene County
Ohio, USA
Burial:
Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery
Milledgeville
Fayette County
Ohio, USA
Created by: Angela Hudson
Record added: Jul 23, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 39789978. - [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Leroy Teets
Birth: Apr. 4, 1902
Ohio, USA
Death: May, 1985
Xenia
Greene County
Ohio, USA
Burial:
Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery
Milledgeville
Fayette County
Ohio, USA
Created by: Angela Hudson
Record added: Jul 23, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 39789978.
- [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Leroy Teets
Birth: Apr. 4, 1902
Ohio, USA
Death: May, 1985
Xenia
Greene County
Ohio, USA
Burial:
Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery
Milledgeville
Fayette County
Ohio, USA
Created by: Angela Hudson
Record added: Jul 23, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 39789978. - [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Leroy Teets
SSN: 280-50-9039
Last Residence: 45335 Jamestown, Greene, Ohio, United States of America
Born: 4 Apr 1902
Died: May 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (1966-1967). - [S2135] Census: 1910 Franklin, Ohio, 1910 United States Federal Census
about Leroy Teats
Name: Leroy Teats
Age in 1910: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Inmate
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Home in 1910: Columbus Ward 9, Franklin, Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male. - [S864] Census: 1920 Pickaway, Ohio, 1920 United States Federal Census
about Leroy Teats
Name: Leroy Teats
Home in 1920: Scioto, Pickaway, Ohio
Age: 17 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Inmate
Father's Birth Place: United States of America
Mother's Birth Place: United States of America
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 482. - [S718] Census: 1930 Pickaway, Ohio, 1930 United States Federal Census
about Leroy Teets
Name: Leroy Teets
Home in 1930: Institution For Feeble Minded, Pickaway, Ohio
View Map
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Inmate
Race: White.




