The Offutt Family Genealogy

Caudy John Nixon¹

M, b. July 28, 1862, d. January 28, 1941

Father

George Washington Nixon b. 23 Jan 1817, d. 10 Jan 1894

Mother

Elizabeth E. Offutt b. 5 Jan 1831, d. 8 Dec 1909

Reference

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Last Edited

May 10, 2021

Caudy John Nixon was born on July 28, 1862 at Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, VA, USA

.^2,3,1 He married Virginia Elizabeth Rush in 1918.^1,4 Caudy John Nixon died on January 28, 1941 at Memorial Hospital, Lynchburg, Campbell County, VA, USA

, at age 78.^2,3,1 He was buried on January 31, 1941 at Capon Chapel Cemetery, Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV, USA

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Family

Virginia Elizabeth Rush b. 22 May 1844, d. 8 Feb 1921

Citations

[S6519] Caudy John Nixon, VA; Dept. of Health; Bureau of Vital Statistics, State File No. 177; Registered No. 57. Death Certificate for Caudy John Nixon. Died January 28, 1941 in Memorial Hospital, Lynchburg, Campbell County, VA. A White male, married. Name of husband or wife Virginia Elizabeth Rush. Date of birth July 27, 1862 in Capon Bridge, WV (Had to be Virginia). Father George Nixon, birthplace Capon Bridge, WV. Mother's Maiden Name Elizabeth, birthplace Capon Bridge, WV. Burial in Capon Bridge, WV January 31, 1941. Informant Mrs. S. J. Nixon, Capon Bridge, WV.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309.
[S383] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 2, Pg. 163.
[S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #29424826. Photo of grave marker. "H. VIRGINIA NIXON BORN May 22, 1844 Died Feb. 8, 1941 Aged 76 years 8 mo. 16 ds." States that they were married in 1918.
[S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #22275379. Photo of grave marker. "NIXON 1862 CAUDY J. 1941 1871 VIRGINIA 1954."

Eldridge S. Nixon

M, b. February 20, 1867, d. December 28, 1946

Father

George Washington Nixon b. 23 Jan 1817, d. 10 Jan 1894

Mother

Elizabeth E. Offutt b. 5 Jan 1831, d. 8 Dec 1909

Reference

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August 29, 2021

As of February 20, 1867, Eldridge S. Nixon was also known as Lemuel E. Nixon.¹ He was born on February 20, 1867 at Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,3,4,5,6,1 He was listed in the 1870 census at Capon Township, Hampshire County, WV, USA

, in the household of George Washington Nixon and Elizabeth E. Nixon on September 17, 1870.⁷ As of September 17, 1870, Eldridge S. Nixon was also known as Samuel E. Nixon.⁵ He was listed in the 1880 census at Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, USA

, in the household of George Washington Nixon and Elizabeth E. Nixon on June 2, 1880.⁸ Eldridge S. Nixon married Mamie Noland on October 11, 1919.⁹ Eldridge S. Nixon died on December 28, 1946 at Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV, USA

, at age 79.^3,4,10 He was buried on January 1, 1947 at Capon Chapel Cemetery, Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV, USA

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Family

Mamie Noland b. 1867, d. 1960

Citations

[S6695] Lemuel E. Nixon entry, Birth Register Pg. 5, No. 54, Pg. 5, Line Number 54. Date of Birth February 20, 1867. Name of Child Lemuel E. Nixon. White, Male, Born Alive. Place of Birth Great Ca???. Father's Name In Full George W. Nixon. Farmer. Residence of Father South Branch. Mother's Name In Full Elizabeth E. Nixon. How Many At Birth 1. Sources of information Father. I've made the decision to not enter the place of birth, other then the county as it is not clear to me what it is supposed to be. It could be Great Capacon, but that would be in Morgan County not Hampshire County (1867).
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309.
[S6511] Eldridge S. Nixon, WV Dept. of Health Death Cert., West Virginia Death Certificate for Eldridge S. Nixon. Dist. No. 140, Serial No. 99, Stamped 15789. A married, white male born February 20, 1867 in Capon Bridge, WV. Wife's name Mamie Nixon, her age 53. Father's Name Geo. Nixon born in Capon Bridge. Maiden Name of Mother Elizabeth Offutt, born in Capon Bridge. Buried January 1, 1947 in Capon Church in Capon Bridge, WV. Died December 28, 1946 in Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV. Filed January 7, 1947.
[S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #29299160. Photo of grave marker for Eldridge S. and Mamie N. Nixon. "NIXON ELDRIDGE S. 1867-1946 MAMIE N. 1893-1960."
[S6513] September 17, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Capon Township, Hampshire County, WV, Line 26 lists Samuel E., age 2 born in WV.
[S6515] June 2, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, Line 22 lists son Samuel E., age 13, born in WV. I am only entering WV for those children born after June 1863.
[S6513] September 17, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Capon Township, Hampshire County, WV, Dwelling 218, Family 217. Line 21 lists George Nixon, age 51, born in VA. Line 22 lists Elizabeth, age 38, born in VA. Line 23 lists Rosida, age 11, born in VA. Line 24 lists John W. C., age 7, born in VA. Line 25 lists Edgar C., age 5, born in WV. Line 26 lists Samuel E., age 2 born in WV. Line 27 lists Emma E., age 8/12, born in WV.
[S6515] June 2, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, Dwelling and Family 18. Line 17 lists George Nixon, age 59. Line 18 lists Elizabeth E., age 49. Line 19 lists daughter Rose I., age 21. Line 20 lists son John W. C., age 17. Line 21 lists son Edgar C., age 15. Line 22 lists son Samuel E., age 13. Line 23 lists daughter Emma E., age 10. Line 24 lists son George F., age 6. All are listed as being born in WV. I am only entering WV for those children born after June 1863.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309. Provided full date.
[S6512] Eldridge S. Nixon, Hampshire Cty., WV Death Reg. (From Jan. 1, 1940_, Hampshire County West Virginia Death Register from January 1, 1940, page 16. Entry for Eldridge S. Nixon. Married, white male born February 20, 1867 in Capon Bridge, WV. Age 79 years, 10 months and 8 days. Wife's name Mamie Nixon, her age 53. Father's Name Geo. Nixon born in Capon Bridge. Maiden Name of Mother Elizabeth Offutt, born in Capon Bridge, Capon District. Buried January 1, 1947 in Capon Chapel in Capon Bridge, WV. Died December 28, 1946 in Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV. Filed January 7, 1947.

George Finley Nixon¹

M, b. 1874

Father

George Washington Nixon¹ b. 23 Jan 1817, d. 10 Jan 1894

Mother

Elizabeth E. Offutt¹ b. 5 Jan 1831, d. 8 Dec 1909

Reference

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George Finley Nixon was born in 1874 at Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,1,3 He was listed in the 1880 census at Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, USA

, in the household of George Washington Nixon and Elizabeth E. Nixon on June 2, 1880.⁴

Citations

[S932] Unknown subject entry, Birth, NIXON George Finley 1874 Parents George Washington/Elizabeth Offutt.
[S383] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 2, Pg. 163.
[S6515] June 2, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, Line 24 lists son George F., age 6, born in WV. I am only entering WV for those children born after June 1863.
[S6515] June 2, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, Dwelling and Family 18. Line 17 lists George Nixon, age 59. Line 18 lists Elizabeth E., age 49. Line 19 lists daughter Rose I., age 21. Line 20 lists son John W. C., age 17. Line 21 lists son Edgar C., age 15. Line 22 lists son Samuel E., age 13. Line 23 lists daughter Emma E., age 10. Line 24 lists son George F., age 6. All are listed as being born in WV. I am only entering WV for those children born after June 1863.

Emma E. Nixon¹

F, b. October 3, 1869, d. December 5, 1932

Father

George Washington Nixon² b. 23 Jan 1817, d. 10 Jan 1894

Mother

Elizabeth E. Offutt² b. 5 Jan 1831, d. 8 Dec 1909

Reference

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May 22, 2021

Emma E. Nixon was born on October 3, 1869 at Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^3,1,2,4,5 She was listed in the 1870 census at Capon Township, Hampshire County, WV, USA

, in the household of George Washington Nixon and Elizabeth E. Nixon on September 17, 1870.⁶ Emma E. Nixon was listed in the 1880 census at Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, USA

, in the household of George Washington Nixon and Elizabeth E. Nixon on June 2, 1880.⁷ As of April 25, 1894,her married name was Slonaker.^8,9 Emma E. Nixon married James Slonaker on April 25, 1894 at Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^8,9 Emma E. Nixon died on December 5, 1932 at Winchester, VA, USA

, at age 63.¹⁰ She was buried on December 8, 1932 at Capon Chapel Cemetery, Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^5,11

Family

James Slonaker b. 15 Aug 1862, d. 9 Jan 1928

Citations

[S6513] September 17, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Capon Township, Hampshire County, WV, Line 27 lists Emma E., age 8/12, born in WV.
[S6514] Emma E. Nixon entry, Hampshire Cty. WV Birth Reg. 1869, Hampshire County Register of Births for 1869, page 12. Line 55 lists the birth on Oct. 3; Nixon, Emma E., Born in Big Capon. Father George Nixon. Father's profession Farmer. Father's residence Hampshire. Mother's Name in full Elizabeth Nixon. (1869).
[S383] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 2, Pg. 163.
[S6515] June 2, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, Line 23 lists daughter Emma E., age 10, born in WV. I am only entering WV for those children born after June 1863.
[S6520] Emma E. Slonaker, VA; Dept. of Health; Bureau of Vital Statistics, Registration District No. 2341; Registered No. 189; Stamped 26659. Death Certificate for Emma E. Slonaker. Died December 5, 1932 in Winchester, Frederick County, VA. A White female, widow. Name of husband or wife J. W. D. Slonaker. Date of birth not entered, born in Hampshire Co., WV (Had to be Virginia). Age 63 years 2 months 2 days. Father George Nixon, birthplace Hampshire Co., WV. Mother's Maiden Name Elizabeth E. Offutt, birthplace Jefferson Co., WV. Burial in Capon Chapel, WV December 8, 1932. Informant Mr. C. J. Nixon, Capon Bridge, WV. Date of birth computed from age given is Oct. 3, 1869. Place of birth removed based on Hampshire County West Virginia Birth Record.
[S6513] September 17, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Capon Township, Hampshire County, WV, Dwelling 218, Family 217. Line 21 lists George Nixon, age 51, born in VA. Line 22 lists Elizabeth, age 38, born in VA. Line 23 lists Rosida, age 11, born in VA. Line 24 lists John W. C., age 7, born in VA. Line 25 lists Edgar C., age 5, born in WV. Line 26 lists Samuel E., age 2 born in WV. Line 27 lists Emma E., age 8/12, born in WV.
[S6515] June 2, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cacapon District, Hampshire County, WV, Dwelling and Family 18. Line 17 lists George Nixon, age 59. Line 18 lists Elizabeth E., age 49. Line 19 lists daughter Rose I., age 21. Line 20 lists son John W. C., age 17. Line 21 lists son Edgar C., age 15. Line 22 lists son Samuel E., age 13. Line 23 lists daughter Emma E., age 10. Line 24 lists son George F., age 6. All are listed as being born in WV. I am only entering WV for those children born after June 1863.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309.
[S6538] Hampshire Cty. WV Marr. Reg.: Page 34, 9th entry on the page. Name of Husband James Wm. David Slonaker. Name of Wife Emma E. Nixon. Groom 31 Wife 23. Apparently license granted April 24, 1894. Both born in Hampshire County, WV. Both reside in Hampshire County, WV. Married April 25, 1894 by C. ????? (May be C. Hurod?).
[S6520] Emma E. Slonaker, VA; Dept. of Health; Bureau of Vital Statistics, Registration District No. 2341; Registered No. 189; Stamped 26659. Death Certificate for Emma E. Slonaker. Died December 5, 1932 in Winchester, Frederick County, VA. A White female, widow. Name of husband or wife J. W. D. Slonaker. Date of birth not entered, born in Hampshire Co., WV (Had to be Virginia). Age 63 years 2 months 2 days. Father George Nixon, birthplace Hampshire Co., WV. Mother's Maiden Name Elizabeth E. Offutt, birthplace Jefferson Co., WV. Burial in Capon Chapel, WV December 8, 1932. Informant Mr. C. J. Nixon, Capon Bridge, WV.
[S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #29422730. Photo of shared grave marker. "SLONAKER JAMES W. D. SLONAKER AUG. 15, 1862 - JAN. 9, 1928 EMMA NIXON his wife OCT. 3, 1869 - DEC. 5, 1932."

Sarah Leslie

F, b. January 29, 1818

Father

Benjamin Leslie¹

Mother

Rebecca (?)¹

Reference

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Sarah Leslie was born on January 29, 1818.¹ She married Cryus Van Vacter, son of Solomon Van Vacter and Charity Austin, on July 24, 1837.² As of July 24, 1837,her married name was Vacter.³ As of July 24, 1837,her married name was Van Vacter.¹

Family

Cryus Van Vacter b. 29 Jan 1817

Children

Mary Benton VanVacter¹ b. July 21, 1838, d. October 5, 1864
Benjamin Solomon VanVacter¹ b. 1839, d. 1861
Cyrus Auguston VanVacter¹ b. October 16, 1841
James Thornton VanVacter¹ b. October 1, 1843
Rodney VanVacter¹ b. December 19, 1845, d. February 23, 1927
Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter+¹ b. January 10, 1848, d. March 14, 1891
Laura VanVacter¹ b. September 21, 1850
Welby VanVacter¹ b. June 3, 1854
Lonza VanVacter¹ b. January 17, 1857
Joseph Henry VanVacter¹ b. October 29, 1861, d. April 12, 1940
Carl William VanVacter¹ b. March 6, 1864

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A.

Mary Benton VanVacter

F, b. July 21, 1838, d. October 5, 1864

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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October 8, 2010

Mary Benton VanVacter was born on July 21, 1838.² She died on October 5, 1864 at age 26.²

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Benjamin Solomon VanVacter

M, b. 1839, d. 1861

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Benjamin Solomon VanVacter was born in 1839.² He died in 1861.²

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Cyrus Auguston VanVacter

M, b. October 16, 1841

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Cyrus Auguston VanVacter was born on October 16, 1841.²

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

James Thornton VanVacter

M, b. October 1, 1843

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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James Thornton VanVacter was born on October 1, 1843.¹ He married Frances (?)¹

Family

Frances (?)

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Rodney VanVacter

M, b. December 19, 1845, d. February 23, 1927

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Rodney VanVacter was born on December 19, 1845 at Loudoun County, VA, USA

.² He died on February 23, 1927 at age 81.² He was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Montrose, MO, USA

.²

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter

F, b. January 10, 1848, d. March 14, 1891

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter was born on January 10, 1848 at Loudoun County, VA, USA

.³ She married James Owen Griggs, son of William H. Griggs and Rachel B. Van Vacter, on March 25, 1875 at Paris, Monroe County, MO, USA

.⁴ As of March 25, 1875,her married name was Griggs.⁴ Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter died on March 14, 1891 at Clinton, Henry County, MO, USA

, at age 43.⁴ She was buried at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Henry County, MO, USA

.⁴

Family

James Owen Griggs b. 1840, d. 9 Sep 1915

Children

Sallie Rachel Griggs⁴ b. June 29, 1876, d. September 30, 1949
Mollie Owens Griggs b. February 14, 1880, d. October 9, 1956
Willie Henry Griggs b. March 22, 1882, d. April 18, 1946

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A & B. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-B. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Laura VanVacter

F, b. September 21, 1850

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie¹ b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Laura VanVacter was born on September 21, 1850.¹

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Welby VanVacter

M, b. June 3, 1854

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Welby VanVacter was born on June 3, 1854.² He married Amelia Alice Newman in 1861.²

Family

Amelia Alice Newman

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Lonza VanVacter

M, b. January 17, 1857

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Lonza VanVacter was born on January 17, 1857.² He married Annie Marron in 1861.²

Family

Annie Marron

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Joseph Henry VanVacter

M, b. October 29, 1861, d. April 12, 1940

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Joseph Henry VanVacter was born on October 29, 1861.² He married Martha Susan (?)² Joseph Henry VanVacter died on April 12, 1940 at Centralia, Boone County, MO, USA

, at age 78.²

Family

Martha Susan (?) d. 29 Apr 1949

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Carl William VanVacter

M, b. March 6, 1864

Father

Cryus Van Vacter¹ b. 29 Jan 1817

Mother

Sarah Leslie² b. 29 Jan 1818

Reference

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Carl William VanVacter was born on March 6, 1864.²

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-A. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Ryina Frances Matley

Reference

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March 16, 2006

Ryina Frances Matley married Joseph VanVacter, son of Solomon Van Vacter and Charity Austin.¹ Her married name was VanVacter.²

Family

Joseph VanVacter b. 1836, d. 1898

Citations

[S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 304-A.
[S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 304-A.

Elizabeth (?)

F, b. circa 1764, d. 1844

Reference

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Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1764.¹ Her married name was Griggs.¹ She died in 1844.¹ She was buried at Methodist Churchyard, Charles Town, Jefferson County, WV, USA

.¹

Family

Child

William H. Griggs+ b. 1802, d. August 1, 1880

Citations

[S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 304-B.

Anna M. (?)

Reference

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Her married name was Griggs.¹ Anna M. (?) married William Lee Griggs, son of William H. Griggs and Rachel B. Van Vacter.¹

Family

William Lee Griggs b. 1837

Citations

[S4] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book IV, Pg. 304-B.

Sallie Rachel Griggs

F, b. June 29, 1876, d. September 30, 1949

Father

James Owen Griggs¹ b. 1840, d. 9 Sep 1915

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter¹ b. 10 Jan 1848, d. 14 Mar 1891

Reference

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Sallie Rachel Griggs was born on June 29, 1876 at Centralia, Boone County, MO, USA

.¹ As of January 1, 1901,her married name was Wills.¹ She died on September 30, 1949 at Springfield, Greene County, MO, USA

, at age 73.¹

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-B. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Mollie Owens Griggs

F, b. February 14, 1880, d. October 9, 1956

Father

James Owen Griggs b. 1840, d. 9 Sep 1915

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter b. 10 Jan 1848, d. 14 Mar 1891

Reference

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November 1, 2012

Mollie Owens Griggs was born on February 14, 1880 at Centralia, Boone County, MO, USA

.¹ As of June 2, 1914,her married name was Coulson.¹ She died on October 9, 1956 at Ontario, San Bernadino County, CA, USA

, at age 76.¹

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-B. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Willie Henry Griggs

M, b. March 22, 1882, d. April 18, 1946

Father

James Owen Griggs b. 1840, d. 9 Sep 1915

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth VanVacter b. 10 Jan 1848, d. 14 Mar 1891

Reference

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Willie Henry Griggs was born on March 22, 1882.¹ He married Alpha E. McNama.¹ Willie Henry Griggs died on April 18, 1946 at age 64.¹

Family

Alpha E. McNama

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 309-B. Referenced Mrs. J. L. Johnston.

Jonathan Pugh

Reference

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Jonathan Pugh was Captain. He married Mary Ellen Tansy.

Family

Mary Ellen Tansy

Children

Jonathan Pugh III+ b. April 14, 1795, d. February 29, 1832
John N. Pugh+ b. December 28, 1800, d. May 19, 1887

Mary Ellen Tansy

Reference

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Mary Ellen Tansy married Jonathan Pugh.

Family

Jonathan Pugh

Children

Jonathan Pugh III+ b. April 14, 1795, d. February 29, 1832
John N. Pugh+ b. December 28, 1800, d. May 19, 1887

Margaret Wolverton

F, b. July 4, 1827, d. July 20, 1879

Reference

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Margaret Wolverton was born on July 4, 1827.¹ She married Arthur Tansy Pugh, son of Jonathan Pugh III and Nancy Offutt, circa 1850.² As of circa 1850,her married name was Pugh.¹ Margaret Wolverton died on July 20, 1879 at age 52.¹

Family

Arthur Tansy Pugh b. 12 Jul 1828, d. 5 Jun 1864

Children

Martha E. Pugh¹ d. January 18, 1864
Nancy Jane Pugh+¹ b. December 18, 1852
Lucy May Pugh+¹ b. August 1, 1854, d. September 10, 1881
John Thomas Pugh¹ b. June 15, 1856, d. 1936
Solomon J. Pugh+¹ b. December 12, 1857, d. 1945
Miranda H. Pugh+¹ b. November 16, 1859, d. circa 1934
Mary Elizabeth Pugh¹ b. July 17, 1862

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79. States circa 1850-1851.

Nancy Jane Pugh

F, b. December 18, 1852

Father

Arthur Tansy Pugh¹ b. 12 Jul 1828, d. 5 Jun 1864

Mother

Margaret Wolverton¹ b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 20 Jul 1879

Reference

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Nancy Jane Pugh was born on December 18, 1852 at Slanesville, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,3 Her married name was McKinley.⁴ She married William McKinley.⁴

Family

William McKinley d. 1883

Children

Arthur Tansy McKinley
Lottie McKinley
Virgil P. McKinley⁴ b. December 3, 1885, d. April 23, 1940

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 320. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-80. Near this location.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 320.

Lucy May Pugh

F, b. August 1, 1854, d. September 10, 1881

Father

Arthur Tansy Pugh¹ b. 12 Jul 1828, d. 5 Jun 1864

Mother

Margaret Wolverton¹ b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 20 Jul 1879

Reference

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Lucy May Pugh was born on August 1, 1854 at Slanesville, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,3,4 As of August 26, 1873,her married name was Pepper.^5,4 She married Joseph Fahs Pepper, son of Jacob Pepper, on August 26, 1873.^6,4 Lucy May Pugh died on September 10, 1881 at Hampshire County, WV, USA

, at age 27.^2,7,4

Family

Joseph Fahs Pepper b. 18 Nov 1848, d. Dec 1926

Children

Margaret Frances Pepper⁶ b. July 14, 1874, d. June 13, 1942
Ida May Pepper⁶ b. October 31, 1877, d. September 17, 1882
Charles Arthur Pepper b. May 11, 1881, d. after May 11, 1881

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 321. Place was near Slanesville.
[S382] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 1, Pp. 78-79.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 320.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 320.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 321. Probable location.

John Thomas Pugh

M, b. June 15, 1856, d. 1936

Father

Arthur Tansy Pugh¹ b. 12 Jul 1828, d. 5 Jun 1864

Mother

Margaret Wolverton¹ b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 20 Jul 1879

Reference

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John Thomas Pugh was born on June 15, 1856 at Slanesville, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,3,4 He died in 1936; a bachelor.^2,4

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 320. Near this location.
[S382] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 1, Pp. 78-82.

Solomon J. Pugh

M, b. December 12, 1857, d. 1945

Father

Arthur Tansy Pugh¹ b. 12 Jul 1828, d. 5 Jun 1864

Mother

Margaret Wolverton¹ b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 20 Jul 1879

Reference

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Solomon J. Pugh was born on December 12, 1857 at Slanesville, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,3,4 He married Eliza Jane Ash circa 1891.^5,6 Solomon J. Pugh died in 1945 at Lee's Summit, MO, USA

.^2,3,4

Family

Eliza Jane Ash

Children

Walter Arthur Pugh+ b. March 19, 1894
Hattie Margaret Pugh+
Nancy A. Pugh+ b. October 31, 1903

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 323.
[S382] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 1, Pp. 78-79.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 323.
[S382] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 1, Pg. 82.

Miranda H. Pugh

F, b. November 16, 1859, d. circa 1934

Father

Arthur Tansy Pugh¹ b. 12 Jul 1828, d. 5 Jun 1864

Mother

Margaret Wolverton¹ b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 20 Jul 1879

Reference

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Miranda H. Pugh was born on November 16, 1859 at Slanesville, Hampshire County, WV, USA

.^2,3,4 As of after 1873,her married name was Porter.^5,4 She married Joseph Porter after 1873.^5,4 Miranda H. Pugh died circa 1934.^5,4

Family

Joseph Porter d. c 1934

Children

Margaret Porter d. circa 1934
Joseph Porter d. circa 1934

Citations

[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310. Referenced "Capon Valley, It's Pioneers and Descendants, Volume 1", pp. 78-79.
[S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 310.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 324. Near this location.
[S382] Maud Pugh Capon Valley Vol. 1, Pp. 78-79.
[S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 324.