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We have a great deal of wonderful information about the Shawver family.  Far too much to put on this web page. Therefore, I have only included a few generations of the Descendants of George William Shawver and also his ancestry.   If there is someone that you want further information about, by all means contact me.  I might have more info.  I have included grave photos of many of the family members below.  There are a few older ones that were taken by George Christian Shawver when he went back to West Virginia in the late 1920's.  I will put some of those photos on the Shawver photo page as time allows. 

Descendants of George William SHAWVER

1. GEORGE WILLIAM⁴ SHAWVER (ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 15 Nov 1824 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV), and died 09 Mar 1900 in Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV. He married ELIZABETH MATILDA LEGG 02 Nov 1848 in Fayette Co., VA (WV), daughter of THOMAS LEGG and ELIZABETH NUTTER. She was born 16 May 1830 in Leander, Fayette Co., VA (WV), and died 12 Feb 1900 in Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV.

• Generation No. 2

2. ROBERT THOMAS⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 06 Nov 1849 in Kentucky District, Nicholas Co., VA (WV) or Fayette Co., VA, and died 22 May 1907 in Spruce Grove, Nicholas Co., WV. He married ANNETTA T. MORRISON 17 Feb 1866 in Nicholas Co., WV. She was born Dec 1847 in Nicholas Co., VA (WV), and died 1932 in Spruce Grove, Nicholas Co., WV.

3. MELCENA E.⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 01 Apr 1851 in Nicholas Co., VA (WV), and died Dec 1903. She married WILLIAM H. O'DELL, JR. 13 Jun 1867 in Nicholas Co., WV ?, son of WILLIAM O'DELL and NELLIE MCCLUNG. He was born 1850 in Nicholas Co., VA (WV), and died Dec 1893.

4. PAUL HARVEY⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 14 Mar 1853 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV), and died 02 Mar 1917 in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL. He married (1) MARY COPELAND KING 21 Mar 1878 in Nicholas Co., WV, daughter of JAMES KING and ELIZA. She was born 1860 in WV, and died Bef. 1885. He married (2) MARY FRANCIS FULCHER 15 Jul 1885 in Montgomery Co., IN, daughter of GEORGE FULCHER and JANE CLOUD. She was born 27 Sep 1860 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY, and died 31 Jan 1925 in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL.

5. JOHN MORRISON⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 14 Mar 1855 in Nicholas Co., VA (WV), and died 25 Nov 1938 in Grassy Meadows, Greenbrier Co., WV. He married ELIZABETH MEDORA BOLEY 07 Jan 1875 in Nicholas Co., WV, daughter of BLUFORD BOLEY and MARY HOWARD. She was born Feb 1856 in Nicholas Co., VA (WV), and died 06 Feb 1940 in Grassy Meadows, Greenbrier Co., WV.

6. HENRY W. D.⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 06 Dec 1857 in New Kentucky, Nicholas Co., VA (WV), and died 1964 in Nicholas Co., WV. He married MARGARET ELLEN STOWERS 03 Feb 1874. She was born 04 Jul 1853 in WV, and died 15 Jul 1915 in Nicholas Co., WV.

7. RUTH ELIZABETH⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 05 Aug 1864 in Nicholas Co., WV. She married MAHLON ALBERT MILLS 26 Apr 1877 in Nicholas Co., WV. He was born 02 Aug 1854 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV).

8. GEORGE CHRISTIAN⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 06 Aug 1867 in Fowler's Knob, Nicholas Co., WV, and died 13 Apr 1931 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE. He married (1) SARAH EMMILINE PITSENBARGER 26 Aug 1883 in Nicholas Co., WV, daughter of WILLIAM PITSENBARGER and MARY AMICK. She was born 1864 in Nicholas Co., WV, and died Aft. 1944 in CA. He married (2) REBECCA JANE PITZENBERGER Abt. 1891 in IA, daughter of WILLIAM PITSENBARGER and MARY AMICK. She was born 28 Jan 1870 in Kanawha River near Shawverville, WV, and died 10 May 1904 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE. He married (3) TAMSEY OMISCA PERRY 20 Jan 1906, daughter of JOSEPH PERRY and SARA DRAKE. She was born 02 Apr 1882 in Adams Co., IA, and died 16 Apr 1958 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE.

vi. JESSIE MABEL⁶ SHAWVER, b. 13 Oct 1891, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA; d. 01 Jul 1987, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; m. (1) HUGH GALLUP, 07 Oct 1909, Burt Co., NE; b. 28 Feb 1886, Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY; d. 10 Nov 1951, NY; m. (2) JOHN FRANCIS BACON, 14 Jun 1919; b. 14 Oct 1869, NY; d. 05 Aug 1939, Lyons, Burt Co., NE.

Notes for JESSIE MABEL SHAWVER:
Service for Jessie Bacon - 1987

Funeral services for Jessie Bacon were held Monday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons. The Pastor was Chuck Guill, also participating in the service was Gerald Jensen of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The organist was Evelyn Brewer. The soloist, Mary Bacon, sang "Beyond the Sunset," and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye." The casket bearers were Harold Bacon, Gerald Bacon, Don Bacon, Randall Bacon, Rollin Wachter and Daniel Bacon. Burial was in the Lyons Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Piper Funeral Home of Lyons.

Jessie M. Bacon, age 95, of Lyons, died Wednesday at The Logan Valley Manor Nursing Home of Lyons.

Mrs. Bacon was born October 13, 1891 in Tacoma, Washington to Christian and Rebecca Shawver. At an early age, she moved with her family to western Iowa and later to the Decatur and Lyons area.

Jessie was united in marriage to Hugh Gallup in 1909. Born to this union were Edna, Paul, Florence and Gladys.

On June 14, 1919, Jessie was married to John Bacon. Born to this union were Tamsey, Waneta, Howard, Blanche and George.

Jessie stayed in the Lyons area for the remainder of her life, becoming a member of the Blackbird Aide, as well as the Harvey Lenig American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Survivors include six daughters and two sons; Edna Frey, Florence Nelsen, Gladys King, Tamsey Gatewood, Wanteta Frey, Howard Bacon, Blanche Guill and George Bacon; and by four sisters and two brothers; Florence Gage, Dewey Shawver, Jeanette Davidson, Ruth Besst, Harold Shawver and Jeanne Renz. There are a host of other descendants extending to the sixth generation.

She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters; George, Aida, Virginia, and Ernest; and by children: Earl Bacon, Wid Bacon, Ella Crippen, Clara Shawver and Paul Gallup.

More About JESSIE MABEL SHAWVER:
Burial: Jul 1987, Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Burt Co., NE
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #92
Census 2: 1900, Decatur, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 11A, #228
Census 3: 1910, Everett Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 13B, # 227

Notes for HUGH GALLUP:

HUGH GALLUP
Funeral services for Hugh Gallup, 62, of 12 Glenwood St., chief stationary engineer at Union Station for 18 years, will be conducted in Tebbutt Memorial Chapel, 176 State St., at 11 a. m. tomorrow. The Rev. Richard Hutchison of First Presbyterian Church. will officiate. Burial will be in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. Mr. Gallup died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. He had been employed by the New York Central Railroad for 25 years. Born in Knox, he lived in Albany years. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1919 to 1922. He was a member of Temple Commandery; Capital City Chapter, Cyprus Temple and Temple Lodge, all F&AM. Surviving are his wife, Mary Barrett Gallup; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Frey, Mrs. Florence Nelson, Mrs. Gladys King; a son, Paul Gallup; four sisters, Mrs. Rena King, Mrs. John Hanson, Mrs. Alice Grenier and Mrs. Fannie Tabor; a brother, George Gallup, and seven grandchildren, all of Albany.

More About HUGH GALLUP:
Date born 2: 18 Aug 1886, Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY
Burial: Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville, Albany Co., NY
Census 1: 1900, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 7A, #112
Census 2: 1910, Everett Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 13B, # 227
Census 3: 1930, Dist. 31., Albany, Albany Co., NY, Pg. 2A, #37
Occupation: Engineer

Notes for JOHN FRANCIS BACON:

John Francis Bacon was born October 14, 1869 in New York, and passed away August 5th, 1939, at the age of 70 years. With the exception of a few years, he spent all of his life and attended the rural schools and graduated from Decatur High School. He engaged in farming when he reached manhood. At the age of 23 he was united in marriage to Miss Emily Simpson and to this union four children were born. They are Mrs. George Shawver of Nuevo, California, Earl Bacon, William L. Bacon of Lyons and Mrs. Thomas Crippen of Rosalie, Nebraska.

Mrs. Bacon preceded him in death in 1917. He was again united in marriage in June 1919 to Mrs. Jesse Shawver Gallup. To this union five children were born: they are Mrs. Ray Gatewood of Lyons, Miss Waunita, John, Howard, Blanche and George Bacon at home. His wife, all of the children and four step children, Mrs. Louis Frey, Mrs. Clarence Nelsen, Paul Gallup of Lyons, and Mrs. Everett Sanderson of Albany, New York, besides a sister, Mrs. Jim Gallup, and one brother, Al Bacon, of Lyons survive.

Thirty grandchildren and two great grandchildren also mourn his loss. He was a kind and loving father and husband and a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him.

His sudden death will be keenly felt by the members of his family and friends.

TWO LYONS MEN KILLED WHEN TRUCK HITS AUTOMOBILE

Arthur G. Frey, age 36, was killed instantly and John Bacon, age 69, died two hours later in the Oakland Hospital as the result of injuries received when the car driven by John Bacon was struck by a gravel truck, Saturday morning. The accident occurred on the Bertha road, three miles east and three miles south of Lyons. The Bacon car was coming from the north and it was about to turn east on the Bertha road when the gravel truck heading east, came down the hill. The gravel truck struck the right front wheel of the Bacon car, throwing the car against the body of the truck. Frey was killed instantly, and received a broken neck and other injuries. Bacon was knocked unconscious by the impact but did not die until about two hours later in the Oakland Hospital. He was badly injured about the head and received severe body injuries. The gravel truck was owned by Orshek & Christensen of Fremont, who are graveling a piece of road in Quinnebaugh township. The truck was driven by Louis Peterson of Cedar Bluffs. The driver stated that he saw the car about 50 feet before the collision but was powerless to stop the truck. The truck was hauling seven yards of gravel which weighed nearly ten ton. After the truck struck the car it went into the ditch and through a fence into the cornfield and up the side of the road east for a distance of 498 feet before it stopped.

Sheriff Phipps and State Highway Patrolmen were on the scene of the accident soon after it happened. No inquest was held. The Bacon car was wrecked beyond repair and the front of the truck was quite badly damaged.

The men were enroute to Tekamah when the accident occurred and had been in Lyons just a few minutes before and when the news reached Lyons that they had been killed it was nearly unbelievable.

The accident was made doubly sad by the fact that Mrs. Frey, in company with other relatives, was away from home on a trip to the west to visit with relatives. Two of the children had remained at home with Mr. Frey. Every effort was made to contact her but she was not located until Monday at Billings, Montana.

A double funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 P. M. from Harvey‘s Mortuary and at 2:30 P.M. from the Methodist church. It is estimated that nearly 1,000 people attended the services. Both men were lifelong residents of the community northeast of Lyons and were well known. Rev. C. O. Troy had charge of the services. Interment was made in Lyons cemetery.

More About JOHN FRANCIS BACON:
Burial: Aug 1939, Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Burt Co., NE
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #92
Census 2: 1880, Everett Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg.18, #154
Census 3: 1900, Dist. 31, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 9B, #161
Census 4: 1910, Everett Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 11A, # 197
Death Fact: Killed in car accident

vii. GEORGE WILLIAM SHAWVER, b. 21 Jan 1894, Malvern, Mills Co., IA; d. 23 Jan 1983, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT; m. CLARA ADELE "MIDGE" BACON, 10 Feb 1915, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; b. 21 Oct 1893, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; d. 29 Sep 1970, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.

Notes for GEORGE WILLIAM SHAWVER:

George Shawver

Jordan - Longtime Billings resident George Shawver, 89, died Sunday in Holy Rosary Hospital, Miles City.

He was a member of United Evangelical Churc of Billings, American Legion and Charolais Assocition.

Born in Malvern, Iowa, a son of George and Frankie Christopher Shawver, he attended school near Decatur, Neb., and came to Billings when he was 14. In 1915 he returned to Decatur and married Clara Bacon. They homesteaded on Squaw Creek, northwest of Jordan, and during World Ward I he served in the Army. Thye lived in California from 1936 until 1942, when they returned to their ranch. In 1958 they moved to Billings. His wife died in 1970. In 1982 Mr. Shawver returned to Jordan.

Survivors included three sons. Ray and George, both of Brusett, and frank of Raytown, MO; five daughters, Mrs. Edyth Moberly of Billings; Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Billing and Mrs. Clifford (Rose) Lervick, both of Jordan. Mrs Gleann (Jesse) Stanton and Mrs. Ervin (Claral) Saylor, both of Brusett; five sisters. Ruth Besst and Jean Renz, both in Idaho, Mrs. Jessie Bacon of Lyons, Neb., Florence Gage and May Davidson, both in Oregon; three brothers, Dewey, Harold and Ernest, all in Idaho; 37 grandchildren and great -grandchildren(75).

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Community Presbyterian Church, Jordan, with burial in Pioneer Cemetery. J. E. Graves Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge.

More About GEORGE WILLIAM SHAWVER:
Burial: Jan 1983, Pioneer Cemetery, Jordan, Garfield Co., MT
Census 1: 1920, Dist. 4, Garfield Co., MT, Pg. 12A, #294
Census 2: 1900, Decatur, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 11A, #228
Census 3: 1910, Everett Prec, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 12B, #221 - Listed as Boarder

More About CLARA ADELE "MIDGE" BACON:
Burial: 02 Oct 1970, Pioneer Cemetery, Jordan, Garfield Co., MT
Census 1: 1920, Dist. 4, Garfield Co., MT, Pg. 12A, #294
Census 2: 1900, Dist. 31, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 9B, #161
Census 3: 1910, Everett Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 11A, # 197

viii. FLORENCE CHRISTINA SHAWVER, b. 14 Jun 1897, Decatur, Burt Co., NE; d. 08 Mar 1991, Canby, Clackamas Co., OR; m. ORA SILAS GAGE, 04 Sep 1917, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE; b. 05 Apr 1892, Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY; d. 30 Dec 1990, Canby, Clackamas Co., OR.

Notes for FLORENCE CHRISTINA SHAWVER:
She was a school teacher for three years in Nebraska and taught one year after her marriage in Iowa, where she and Ora farmed until they moved to South Dakota in 1933, and Idaho in 1935. From that time until his retirement in 1957, Ora worked for Potlatch Forest first in Potlatch and then in Lewiston.

FLORENCE C. GAGE, 93, FORMERLY OF PRINCETON

CANBY, Ore. Florence C. Gage, 93, died of causes related to age Friday at her Canby, Ore. home. She had been in ill health for only a short time.

She had lived at Princeton, Idaho, Lewiston and Genesee for many years.

Mrs. Gage was born June 14, 1897, to George and Rebecca Shawver at Decatur, Neb. After attending high school in Nebraska she continued her education at Wayne Normal School in Nebraska and became an elementary school teacher.

She taught for three years before marrying Ora Gage Sept. 5, 1917, at Lyons, Neb.

Mrs. Gage continued to teach for a year after her marriage. The couple moved to Mapleton, Iowa, in 1917 where they lived and farmed for 16 years. In 1933, they moved to South Dakota for two years before moving to Idaho. While living in Idaho, Mr. Gage worked for the Potlatch Corp. first at Potlatch, Idaho and later at Lewiston. They moved to Yachats, Ore. on the coast where they lived for eight years before moving to Canby in 1976. Before Mr. Gage died Dec. 30, 1990, they celebrated their 73rd Wedding anniversary.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Canby.

Survivors include five sons, Orland, Don and Duane Gage, all of Lewiston, Bernard Gage of Princeton and Byron of Seattle; three daughters, Marian Johnson and Elaine LaRue, both of Canby, and Pauline Becker of Waldport, Ore.; 33 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Norma and a son Gary died previously.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Canby with the Rev. Robert Cieslinski officiating. A graveside service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Friday at the Moscow Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Wassmuth officiating.

The family suggests memorials be sent to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 730, Canby, Ore. 97013.

Everhart and Kent Funeral Home at Canby is in charge of arrangements.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

More About FLORENCE CHRISTINA SHAWVER:
Burial: 15 Mar 1991, Moscow City Cemetery, Moscow, Latah Co., ID
Census 1: 1920, Cooper Twp., Monona Co., IA, Pg. 6, Sheet B., #110
Census 2: 1900, Decatur, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 11A, #228
Census 3: 1910, Everett Prec, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 12A, #215
Census 4: 1930, Maple Twp., Monona Co., IA, Pg. 2A, #31
Occupation: Housewife, Teacher
Religion: Catholic

Notes for ORA SILAS GAGE:

At the the age of 15, Ora's parents both died of pneumonia, and he with siblings; Phebe, Peter, Alice, and Irene were sent from New York State to Nebraska to live with their maternal grandmother, Phebe (Montanye) Gallup. He served with the U.S. Army from 1910-1913.

Ora and Florence had a farm and most of their children were born in Mapleton, IA. Because of the depression, they were forced to move in 1933. They went to Philip, SD, where they unsuccessfully farmed. They decided to immigrate to Idaho in 1935.

They traveled through the Sandpoint, ID area, and settled near Princeton, ID. They stump-farmed at Hatter Creek, ID, near Princeton, and worked at the lumber mill as well, for many years. Ora went to work at Potlatch Corporation in Lewiston, ID and retired there. They moved to Genesse, ID, then Yahahts, OR, and finally settled near their daughter Helen M. (Gage) Johnson, in Canby, OR, where they lived the rest of their lives. They are both buried near their son Gerald Eugene Gage, in Moscow, ID.

ORA S. GAGE, 98, FORMERLY OF LEWISTON, POTLATCH

OREGON CITY, Ore. Ora S. Gage, 98, of Canby, Ore., a retired Potlatch Corp. employee formerly of Lewiston and Potlatch, Idaho, died Sunday of causes related to age at the Willamette Falls Hospital here.

He was born April 5, 1892, at Esperance, N.Y., the son of Orlando and Edith Gage. His parents died in 1908, and he and his brothers moved to Nebraska to live with their maternal grandmother.

He served with the U.S. Army from 1910 to 1913.

He and Florence Shawver were married Sept. 5, 1917, at Lyons, Neb. They farmed at Mapleton, Iowa, until moving to Idaho in 1935.

From 1935 until his retirement in 1957 he worked at Potlatch Corp. in the dry kilns department, first at Potlatch, Idaho, then at Lewiston. He also farmed.

On Sept. 5 of this year he and his wife celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Survivors include his wife; five sons, Orland, Don and Duane, all of Lewiston, Bernard of Princeton, Idaho, and Byron of Seattle; three daughters, Marian Johnson and Elaine LaRue, both of Canby, and Pauline Becker of Waldport, Ore.; 33 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Canby with the Rev. Robert Cieslinski officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Moscow Cemetery.

Everhart & Kent Funeral Home at Canby is in charge of arrangements.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

More About ORA SILAS GAGE:
Burial: 04 Jan 1991, Moscow City Cemetery, Moscow, Latah Co., ID
Census 1: 1920, Cooper Twp., Monona Co., IA, Pg. 6, Sheet B., #110
Census 2: 1900, Dist. # 43, Esperance, Schoharie Co., NY, Pg. 4B, #114
Census 3: 1910, Everett Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 16B, # 283
Census 4: 1930, Maple Twp., Monona Co., IA, Pg. 2A, #31
Military service: Army - stateside WWI, Sgt, Co. I, 11th Infantry, Texas City, TX
Occupation: Farmer
Religion: Catholic

ix. DEWEY DOUNTAIN SHAWVER, b. 25 May 1899, Decatur, Burt Co., NE; d. 18 Oct 1995, Moscow, Latah Co., ID; m. ALICE ELIZABETH DAVIDSON, 28 Sep 1919, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; b. 04 Apr 1904, Grant Co., MO; d. 18 Jun 1998, Moscow, Latah Co., ID.

Notes for DEWEY DOUNTAIN SHAWVER:

Dewey D. Shawver Sr., 96, retired truck driver

MOSCOW Dewey D. Shawver Sr., a retired logging truck driver and Princeton, Idaho, resident, died of causes related to age Wednesday at Latah Health Services at Moscow. He was 96.

He was born May 25, 1899, at Decatur, Neb., to Christian C. and Frankie Pitzenberger Shawver. He received his schooling in Nebraska and also attended a mechanic school in Wichita, Kan.

He married Alice Davidson Sept. 28, 1919, at Lyons, Neb.

The family farmed at Lyons until 1952, when they moved to Princeton. He drove logging trucks for Vowels Logging and Dick O'Reilly Logging until retiring in 1965. He entered the care center in June 1991.

He enjoyed hunting, especially for pheasant. He was a member of the Princeton Church of the Nazarene and the American Legion of Potlatch, Idaho.

He is survived by his wife of Moscow; one son, Dewey Shawver Jr. of Potlatch; two daughters, Alice Besst of Princeton and Lillian Judd of Waitsburg, Wash.; two half sisters, Ruth Besst of Lewiston and Jean Renz of Potlatch; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held today through Sunday at Kramer Funeral Home at Palouse.

The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Church of Nazarene at Princeton with the Revs. Wayne Smith and John Smallridge officiating. Burial will follow at Freeze Cemetery north of Potlatch.

The family suggests memorials be made to Church of the Nazarene at Princeton.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

More About DEWEY DOUNTAIN SHAWVER:
Burial: 23 Oct 1995, Freeze Cemetery, Potlatch, ID
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #95
Census 2: 1900, Decatur, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 11A, #228
Census 3: 1910, Everett Prec, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 12A, #215
Census 4: 1930, Dist. 9, Logan, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 6A, #109
Occupation: Farmer, Logger

Notes for ALICE ELIZABETH DAVIDSON:
Alice E. Shawver, 94, longtime of Princeton

MOSCOW -- Alice Elizabeth Shawver, 94, formerly of Princeton, died of causes related to age at the Latah Health Services Thursday morning.

She had lived at the care center for four years.

She was born April 4, 1904, to Elmer and Emma Davis Davidson in Grant County, Mo. She attended schools in Missouri.

She married Dewey Shawver Sr. Sept. 28, 1919, at Lyons, Neb. They farmed at Lyons until 1952 when they moved to Princeton. Her husband worked as a logger and she was a homemaker.

Her husband died in October 1995.

She was a member of the Princeton Church of the Nazarene, the Princeton Community Club and the National Missionary Women's Society.

Survivors include a son, Dewey Shawver Jr. of Potlatch; two daughters, Alice Besst of Princeton and Lillian Judd of Waitsburg, Wash.; two sisters, Clara Phillips of St. Maries and Grace Webster of Centerville, S.D.; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren;

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas Davidson, Leo Davidson, Gordon Davidson, Clarence Davidson; and a granddaughter.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Princeton Church of the Nazarene in care of Peggy Gottschalk, Box 43, Princeton or the Latah Health Services in Moscow. Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse in handling arrangements.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

More About ALICE ELIZABETH DAVIDSON:
Burial: Jun 1998, Freeze Cemetery, Potlatch, ID
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #95
Census 2: 1930, Dist. 9, Logan, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 6A, #109

x. JEANETTE ANN SHAWVER, b. 28 Jan 1901, Decatur, Burt Co., NE; d. 31 Aug 1987, Roseburg, Douglas Co.,OR; m. CLARENCE EDWARD DAVIDSON, 10 Dec 1917; b. 07 Jun 1896, Grant City, Worth Co., MO; d. 09 Aug 1977, Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR.

More About JEANETTE ANN SHAWVER:
Census: 1910, Everett Prec, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 12A, #215

xi. ALICE FAYE SHAWVER, b. 31 Oct 1902, Decatur, Burt Co., NE; d. 19 Mar 1903, Decatur, Burt Co., NE.

xii. AIDA ELIZABETH⁶ SHAWVER, b. 13 Dec 1908, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; d. 27 Feb 1978, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR; m. (1) ARTHUR GLEN FREY, 13 Dec 1926, Souix City, Woodbury Co., IA; b. Abt. 1902, NE; d. 05 Aug 1938, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; m. (2) DEL STEWART, 01 Jan 1940, Tilden, NE; m. (3) VAUGHN MAXFIELD, 1945; m. (4) GUY EMERY NEAL, Dec 1954; b. 25 Nov 1903, Macon City, MO; d. 01 Jul 1977, Troutdale, Multnomah Co., OR.

Notes for AIDA ELIZABETH SHAWVER:

Aida E. Neil, 69, a retired employee of the Mann Home, died Monday in a local hospital. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, with burial in Willamette National Cemetery.

Mrs. Neal is survived by her daughters Joanne Ameele of Troutdale and Vaunette Sutton of Casper, Wyo; sons Merle Frey of Moscow, Idaho, and Chuck Maxfield of Casper, Wyo.; brothers George Shawver of Billings, Mont., Dewey Shawver of Princeton, Idaho, and Ernie Shawver of Harvard, Idaho; sisters Florence Gage of Canby, Nettie Davidson of Sweet Home, Jesse Bacon of Lyons, Neb., Ruth Besst of Peck, Idaho, and Jeanne Renz of Harvard, Idaho; and 13 grandchildren.

The family suggests remembrances be contribution to the Oregon Lung Association.

More About AIDA ELIZABETH SHAWVER:
Burial: 02 Mar 1978, Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #94
Census 2: 1910, Everett Prec, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 12A, #215
Census 3: 1930, Dist. 9, Logan, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #97

Notes for ARTHUR GLEN FREY: - See above under John Francis Bacon.

More About ARTHUR GLEN FREY:
Census: 1930, Dist. 9, Logan, Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #97

More About GUY EMERY NEAL:
Burial: 05 Jul 1977, Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR

xiii. RUTH MARGARET SHAWVER, b. 07 Mar 1911, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; d. 12 Nov 2002, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID; m. DALE ELWOOD BESST, 31 Jul 1928, Onawa, IA; b. 29 Apr 1910, Rosalie, Thurston Co., NE; d. 23 Feb 1994, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID.

Notes for RUTH MARGARET SHAWVER:

Ruth M. Besst, 91, Lewiston

Ruth M. Besst, 91, of Lewiston passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.

She was born March 7, 1911, to George Christian and Tamsey Shawver in Lyons, Neb. In 1926 she graduated from Blackbird High School, a rural school in Burt County, Neb. She graduated from Wayne State Teachers College in Wayne, Neb., in 1927.

Ruth taught at a small school on an Omaha Indian reservation in Nebraska for one year before she married Dale E. Besst July 31, 1928, in Onawa, Iowa. The couple farmed in Nebraska until 1937, when they moved to farm land in Princeton. In 1952, they moved to Lewiston, where Dale was employed as an electrician for Potlatch Corp. After most of her children were raised, Ruth sold Tupperware beginning in 1960. She was the manager for regional sales personnel and made many friends in this occupation.

Dale passed away Feb. 23, 1994. Ruth continued to live in Lewiston, driving and maintaining her own home until age 90, when she moved to Wedgwood Terrace Care Center in Lewiston.

She was an avid crocheter with an artful knack for colors. Her afghans were appreciated by each of her family members. She was well known for her homemade pies and hospitality. No one ever left her table hungry. She looked forward to the Shawver family picnic in Harvard every June.

She was a member of the Princeton Club and the Princeton Grange. Since 1953 she was a member of Orchards Community Church in Lewiston, serving as president of the church's Ladies Aid Society. She lived independently.

Ruth's immediate and extended family were the most important things in her life. She is survived by her children, David Besst of Peck, Virginia Cochrane of Lewiston, Janet VanBuskirk of East Wenatchee, Wash., Crystal Wadsworth of Westminster, Calif., and Jewell Larrabee of Winchester; sister, Jeanne Renz of Potlatch, Idaho; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who were special to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five sisters; five brothers; two daughters; a grandson; a great-grandson; and two great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lewiston. Pastor Mark Brewster of Orchards Community Church will officiate.

Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday or from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

More About RUTH MARGARET SHAWVER:
Burial: 16 Nov 2002, Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, ID
Census: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #94

Notes for DALE ELWOOD BESST:

DALE E. BESST, 83, RETIRED FROM POTLATCH CORP.

Dale E. Besst, a retired Lewiston electrician and farmer, died of Parkinson's disease Wednesday at Lewiston Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 83.

He began working as an electrician for Potlatch Forests Inc. (now Potlatch Corp.) at Potlatch, Idaho, and transferred to Potlatch's paper mill at Lewiston in 1952.

He was born April 29, 1910, at Rosalie, Neb., to Greeley G. and Gladdy Davis Besst. He was raised and educated in eastern Nebraska and married Ruth Shawver July 31, 1928, at Onawa, Iowa.

They farmed in eastern Nebraska until 1937, when they moved to Princeton, Idaho. He farmed there and worked as a lineman for the Rural Electrification Association in Idaho and Utah.

He retired from Potlatch at Lewiston in 1972 and he and his wife spent winters at Yuma, Ariz., for 16 years.

He was a 40-year member of Orchards Community Church at Lewiston and a member of the Princeton Grange and the Latah County Cattlemen's Association. He raised Appaloosa horses and enjoyed visiting his daughter and her family in Alaska and helping with their logging business. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of Lewiston; a son, David Besst of Peck; four daughters, Virginia Cochrane and Janet VanBuskirk, both of Lewiston, Crystal Wadsworth of Westminster, Calif., and Jewell Larrabee of Winchester; a brother, Lee Besst of Princeton; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.

A sister, two daughters and a grandson died previously.

Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Mountain View Funeral Home at Lewiston.

His funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, also at Mountain View Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Brewster of Orchards Community Church officiating.

Burial will follow at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens at Lewiston.

The family suggests memorials be sent to Orchards Community Church or to the Parkinson's Foundation, in care of Mountain View Funeral Home, P.O. Box 694, Lewiston, Idaho 83501.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

More About DALE ELWOOD BESST:
Burial: 26 Feb 1994, Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, ID
Census: 1910, Dist. 202, Dawes Pct, Thurston Co., NE, Pg. 6B, Ln 94

xiv. HAROLD CHRISTIAN SHAWVER, b. 16 Jun 1913, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; d. 23 May 1989, MT; m. (1) OPAL BLOSSOM; b. 11 Apr 1911; d. 16 Dec 1992, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID; m. (2) RUTH EVELYN WHITNEY, Bef. 1934; b. 23 Aug 1914, Craig, Burt Co., NE; d. 11 Jun 1979, Post Falls, Kootenai Co., ID.

More About HAROLD CHRISTIAN SHAWVER:
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #94
Census 2: 1930, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 7A, #125

More About RUTH EVELYN WHITNEY:
Burial: 13 Jun 1979, Evergreen Cemetery, Post Falls, ID
Census: 1930, Dist. 3, Craig, Burt Co., NE, Pg 4B, #104

xv. ERNEST PERRY SHAWVER, b. 22 Jun 1914, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; d. 07 Mar 1987, Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ; m. FERN LILLIAN CRAIG, 22 Apr 1933, Dakota City, Dakota Co., NE;

Notes for ERNEST PERRY SHAWVER:

Ernest P. Shawver, 72, retired farmer (3/13/86 - Lewiston Morning Tribune)

Yuma, Ariz. - Ernest Perry Shawver of Moscow, a retired farmer and logger, died March 7 at Yuma, Ariz., of cardiac arrest. He was 72.

Shawver moved to Moscow in 1978, after farming at Harvard, Idaho, for more than 30 years. He and his wife had gone to Yuma for the winter.

He was born June 22, 1914, at Lyons, Neb., to Christian G. and Tamsey O. Perry Shawver. He attended school at Lyons.

In 1938, he moved to Billings, Mont. where he lived until moving to Harvard.

He married Fern Craig at Dakota City, Neb., June 22, 1933. She survives at the family home at Moscow.

Shawver enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising his white-face cattle.

Other survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Becker of Moscow; two brothers, Dewey Shawver of Princeton and Harold Shawver of Coeur d'Alene and five sisters, Florence Gage of Canby, Ore., Jessie Bacon of Lyons, Neb., Nettie Davidson of Sweet Home, Ore., Ruth Besst of Lewiston and Jeanne Renz of Harvard.

Two brothers and two sisters died previously.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at SHort's Funeral Chapel with ethe Rev. William Jones of the Moscow Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Moscow Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials may be made tot he Potlatch Ambulance Fund.

More About ERNEST PERRY SHAWVER:
Burial: 14 Mar 1987, Moscow City Cemetery, Moscow, ID
Burial Facts: 14 Mar 1987, Block 4, Row 18, Graves 18-19
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #94
Census 2: 1930, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 7A, #125

xvi. VIRGINIA RACHEL SHAWVER, b. 03 Jan 1918, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; d. 15 Sep 1964, Santa Clara, CA; m. (1) HOWARD JOHNSON; m. (2) VINCE BIAGI; m. (3) BERNICH.

More About VIRGINIA RACHEL SHAWVER:
Burial: 19 Sep 1964, Santa Clara Cathloic Cemetery
Census 1: 1920, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 5B, #94
Census 2: 1930, Logan Twp., Burt Co., NE, Pg. 7A, #125

xvii. NAOMI JEANNE SHAWVER, b. Living, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; m. WARREN PHILIP RENZ, 03 Aug 1946, Lyons, Burt Co., NE; b. 04 Sep 1922, Carroll, Wayne Co., NE; d. 02 Mar 1992, Moscow, Latah Co., ID.

Notes for WARREN PHILIP RENZ:

WARREN RENZ, 69, RETIRED HARVARD BUILDER

MOSCOW Warren Phillip Renz of Harvard, Idaho, a retired carpenter and contractor, died Monday at Gritman Regional Medical Center in Moscow of a heart attack. He was 69.

He started a contracting business in 1965, building many homes and other buildings on the Palouse. He retired in 1985.

He was born Sept. 4, 1922, at Carroll, Neb., the son of Thomas Boyd Renz and Lena Bartels Renz. He attended grade school and high school at Homer, Neb.

He served in Europe during World War II, joining the service in 1942.

He married Jeanne Shawver Aug. 3, 1946, at Lyons, Neb. They started farming in 1946 at Rosalie, Neb., and farmed there until 1960, when they moved to Harvard. At Harvard, Renz raised cattle and worked for the nearby Bennett Lumber Mill.

He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, the Potlatch Veterans of Foreign Wars post and the American Legion. He served 11 years on the Potlatch School Board. He enjoyed playing cards and fishing.

Family members include his wife at the family home; three sons, Phil Renz of Finley, Wash., Don Renz of Moscow and Dwight Renz of Princeton; two daughters, Doreen Workman of Harvard and Starla Wessels of Spokane; two brothers, Robert Renz and Fritz Renz, both of Thurston, Neb.; four sisters, Darlene Smith of Decatur, Neb., Betty Hagberg of Lawrence, Mich., Dorothy Farthing of Stayton, Ore., and Mildred Babb of Corvallis, Ore.; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Renz, one sister and four brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Potlatch Grace Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gerard Kuiper officiating. Burial will be at the Mendenhall Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials may be given to the Potlatch Grace Lutheran Church or the Potlatch Ambulance Fund.

Short's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

More About WARREN PHILIP RENZ:
Burial: 06 Mar 1992, Mendanhall Cemetery, Potlatch, ID

9. CHRISTINA "SIGNORA" JANET LILLY⁵ SHAWVER (GEORGE WILLIAM⁴, ROBERT S.³, GEORGE², SEBASTIAN¹) was born 10 Aug 1871 in Nicholas Co., WV, and died 11 Jul 1945 in Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA. She married WILLIAM MARTIN ROGERS 13 Jan 1887 in Nicholas Co., WV, son of JAMES ROGERS and CORNELIA STRADER. He was born 27 Nov 1862 in WV, and died 21 Jan 1926 in Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA.

i. MARVIN WAYNE⁶ ROGERS, b. 06 Oct 1889, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 28 Sep 1971, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA; m. SUSAN DELILAH HEDRICK, 16 Jan 1911, MO; b. 22 Dec 1889, MO; d. 08 Aug 1963, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA.

More About MARVIN WAYNE ROGERS:
Burial: Sep 1971, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

More About SUSAN DELILAH HEDRICK:
Burial: Aug 1963, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

ii. ROXIE ETHEL ROGERS, b. 09 Jan 1891, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 15 Oct 1953, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA; m. EMERSON CARL ROGERS, 27 Feb 1912, AR; b. 26 Jun 1890, WV; d. 19 Jul 1971, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA ?.

More About ROXIE ETHEL ROGERS:
Burial: Oct 1953, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

More About EMERSON CARL ROGERS:
Burial: Jul 1971, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

iii. OLIVER MILBURN ROGERS, b. 21 Nov 1893, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 30 Aug 1984, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA; m. LOUELLA CHRISTNER; b. 03 Oct 1894, MO.

More About OLIVER MILBURN ROGERS:
Burial: Sep 1984, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

iv. HENRY RAY ROGERS, b. 16 May 1896, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 12 Aug 1945, Norwood, Wright Co., MO; m. TRESSIE TURNER; b. Abt. 1900, MO.

More About HENRY RAY ROGERS:
Burial: Aug 1945, Norwood, Wright Co., MO
Census: 1930, Dist. 70, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, Pg. 2A, #28
Death Cause: Burned to death in sister, Bertha's home.

More About TRESSIE TURNER:
Census: 1930, Dist. 70, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, Pg. 2A, #28

v. VIDA LURA ROGERS, b. 03 Jan 1898, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 23 Mar 1936, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ; m. LOUIS NEPOLEAN DAVIS, 16 Jul 1913, MO; b. 03 Feb 1890; d. 1942, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

More About VIDA LURA ROGERS:
Burial 1: Mar 1936, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ
Burial 2: Mesa, Arizonia block #200 lot #3 grave #3
Death Cause: 23 Mar 1936, Turburculious/ Bronchitasis

More About LOUIS NEPOLEAN DAVIS:
Death Cause: Cerebral Hemorrhage

vi. BERTHA FLORENCE ROGERS, b. 22 Jan 1900, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 08 Aug 1991, Marshfield, Webster Co., MO; m. (1) ERNEST MILLER, 12 Oct 1915, MO; b. 22 Apr 1891; d. 08 Jan 1947; m. (2) LEO GATES, 1948; m. (3) CLYDE SOWERSBY, 30 Mar 1963.

More About BERTHA FLORENCE ROGERS:
Burial: Aug 1991, Thomas Cemetery, Norwood, Wright Co., MO

vii. JENNIE MYRTLE ROGERS, b. 14 Oct 1902, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. Nov 1975, Selma, Fresno Co., CA; m. WELDON LEHMAN HYLTON, 22 Sep 1917; b. 12 Sep 1898, Ava, Douglas Co., MO; d. 04 Feb 1965, Selma, Fresno Co., CA.

viii. NORA EMMA "POLLY" ROGERS, b. 23 Oct 1905, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 06 Jan 1996; m. (1) DORIS BELL; m. (2) JONNIE CARPENTER; m. (3) AUSTIN WILLIAM FERRIEL, 26 Jul 1926; b. 27 Jan 1901; d. 18 Nov 1961, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA.

More About AUSTIN WILLIAM FERRIEL:
Burial: Nov 1961, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

ix. NELLIE IRENE ROGERS, b. 18 Jan 1908, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; m. CLAUDE HAWTHORNE.

x. JAMES ELDON ROGERS, b. 23 Feb 1911, Olathia, Douglas Co., MO; d. 15 Sep 1967, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA; m. OPAL STEWART, 14 Dec 1930, Lindsay Christian Church, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA; b. 27 May 1913, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA; d. 01 Sep 1995, West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA.

More About JAMES ELDON ROGERS:
Burial: Sep 1967, Lindsay Cemetery, Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA

xi. GEORGE KENNETH WILLIARD ROGERS, b. 21 Mar 1913, MO; d. 18 Nov 1985; m. MILDRED HILL.

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Ancestors of George William SHAWVER

 

• Generation No. 1

1. George William SHAWVER, born 15 Nov 1824 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 09 Mar 1900 in Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV. He was the son of 2. Robert S. SHAWVER and 3. Mary Jane CALLISON. He married (1) Elizabeth Matilda LEGG 02 Nov 1848 in Fayette Co., VA (WV). She was born 16 May 1830 in Leander, Fayette Co., VA (WV), and died 12 Feb 1900 in Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV. She was the daughter of Thomas H. LEGG and Elizabeth NUTTER.

Notes for George William SHAWVER:
George addressed everyone as "Brother" and was called "Brother Shawver."

More About George William SHAWVER:
Burial: Mar 1900, Raleigh Co., WV
Census 1: 1880, Wilderness, Nicholas Co., WV Pg. 15, #126
Census 2: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 3: 1860, Nicholas District, Nicholas Co., WV, Pg. 33, #235
Census 4: 1870, Wilderness Twp., Nicholas Co., WV, Pg. 7, #45
Occupation: Reverend, Blacksmith & Stonemason
Religion: Methodist

More About Elizabeth Matilda LEGG:
Burial: Feb 1900, Raleigh Co., WV
Census 1: 1880, Wilderness, Nicholas Co., WV Pg. 15, #126
Census 2: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 3: 1860, Nicholas District, Nicholas Co., WV, Pg. 33, #235
Census 4: 1870, Wilderness Twp., Nicholas Co., WV, Pg. 7, #45

2. Robert S. SHAWVER, born 1798 in Botetourt Co., VA; died Oct 1871 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., WV. He was the son of 4. George SHAWVER and 5. Mary GILLESPIE. He married 3. Mary Jane CALLISON 25 Apr 1820 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV).

3. Mary Jane CALLISON, born 1804 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 05 May 1854 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., WV. She was the daughter of 6. Isaac CALLISON and 7. Mary CAVENDISH.

More About Robert S. SHAWVER:
Census 1: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 65, #430
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 22, #144
Occupation: Blacksmith - 1860 Census

More About Mary Jane CALLISON:
Census: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085

Children of Robert SHAWVER and Mary CALLISON are:

i. Isaac Robert Shawver, born Oct 1822 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV; died 23 Mar 1901 in Greenbrier Co., WV; married Elizabeth Jane Deitz 15 Oct 1848 in Lewisburg District, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); born May 1833 in VA; died Aft. 1910 in Greenbrier Co., WV.

More About Isaac Robert Shawver:
Census 1: 1880, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 341 A
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 76, #494
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 25, #174
Census 4: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 11A, #172
Military service: VA 27th Infantry, Co. F. Cpl.. Confederacy
Occupation: Farmer

More About Elizabeth Jane Deitz:
Census 1: 1880, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 341 A
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 76, #494
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 25, #174
Census 4: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 11A, #172
Census 5: 1910, Dist. 39, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 4A, #31

1 ii. George William SHAWVER, born 15 Nov 1824 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 09 Mar 1900 in Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV; married Elizabeth Matilda LEGG 02 Nov 1848 in Fayette Co., VA (WV).

iii. James Charles Shawver, born Mar 1828 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 09 Dec 1904 in Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., WV; married Elizabeth A. McClung 08 Mar 1855 in Lewisburg District, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); born 05 Jul 1834 in McClungs, Greenbrier Co., WV; died Aft. 1920 in Greenbrier Co., WV.

More About James Charles Shawver:
Census 1: 1880, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 332C
Census 2: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 3: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #431
Census 4: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 5A, #68
Military service: VA 27th Infantry, Co. F. Confederacy

More About Elizabeth A. McClung:
Census 1: 1880, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 332C
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #431
Census 3: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 5A, #68
Census 4: 1920, Prec. #3, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 3B, #32

iv. Abagail Shawver, born Abt. Jan 1832 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died Apr 1918 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., WV; married Benjamin R. Zopp 25 Oct 1850 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., WV; born Abt. 1803 in Baltimore, MD; died Abt. 1883 in Greenbrier Co., WV.

More About Abagail Shawver:
Census 1: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #429
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 22, #143
Census 4: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 2B, #29

More About Benjamin R. Zopp:
Burial: 1883, Mill Creek Farm, Greenbrier Co., WV
Census 1: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #429
Census 2: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 22, #143

v. Elizabeth Shawver, born 01 May 1833 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); married Simon A. Walkup 09 Feb 1852 in Greenbriar Co., VA (WV); born Abt. 1828 in VA.

More About Elizabeth Shawver:
Census 1: 1860, Dist. # 2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 93, #628
Census 2: 1870, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 33, #223

More About Simon A. Walkup:
Census 1: 1860, Dist. # 2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 93, #628
Census 2: 1870, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 33, #223

vi. William Cavendish Shawver, born 01 May 1833 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 17 Mar 1901 in Corliss, Fayette Co., WV; married Sarah Catherine Crane 25 Dec 1855 in Greenbrier Co., (VA) WV; born Dec 1838 in Baltimore, MD; died Aug 1910 in Corliss, Fayette Co., WV.

Notes for William Cavendish Shawver:
Born in "The Meadows" now known as Kessler Cross Lanes. Served during the Civil War as a Private, Co C, 22nd Virginia Rebel Volunteers under General John Floyd and General George Patton.

More About William Cavendish Shawver:
Burial: Mar 1901, Shawver Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV
Census 1: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 63, #416
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 13, #86
Census 4: 1900, Dist. 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., WV, Pg. 14B, #282
Military service: Served during the Civil War as a Private, Co C, 22nd Virginia Rebel Volunteers

More About Sarah Catherine Crane:
Burial: Aug 1910, Shawver Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV
Census 1: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 63, #416
Census 2: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 13, #86
Census 3: 1900, Dist. 23, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., WV, Pg. 14B, #282

vii. John T. Shawver, born Nov 1836 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 15 Feb 1917 in Greenbrier Co., WV; married (1) Elizabeth 1854 in Greenbrier Co., WV; born Abt. 1836 in VA; died Bef. 1884; married (2) Ester Abt. 1884; born Aug 1853.

More About John T. Shawver:
Census 1: 1880, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg 345 A
Census 2: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 3: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #432
Census 4: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 22, #145
Death Cause: 15 Feb 1917, Pneumonia

More About Elizabeth:
Census 1: 1880, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg 345 A
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #432
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 22, #145

viii. Andrew C. Shawver, born Abt. 1838 in Greenbrier Co., WV; died 27 Apr 1894 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV; married Amanda Susan McClung 19 Oct 1865 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV; born 07 Jul 1845 in McClungs, Greenbrier Co., WV; died Aft. 1900 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV.

More About Andrew C. Shawver:
Burial: Apr 1894, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rupert, WV
Census 1: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085
Census 2: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 65, #430
Census 3: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 14, #91
Military service: VA 27th Infantry, Co. F. 1st Lt. Confederacy

More About Amanda Susan McClung:
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rupert, WV
Census 1: 1870, Meadow Bluff Twp., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 14, #91
Census 2: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 15B, #253

ix. Nancy Ann J. Shawver, born 06 May 1843 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., VA; died Sep 1894 in Greenbrier Co., WV; married Charles Lewis McClung 03 Sep 1857 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); born 29 Dec 1836 in Nicholas Co., VA (WV).

More About Nancy Ann J. Shawver:
Census: 1850, Dist. # 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 313B, #1085

Notes for Charles Lewis McClung:
Divorced Nancy after 15 children to marry his brother's widow.

More About Charles Lewis McClung:
Census: 1900, Dist. 34, Meadow Bluff Prec., Greenbrier Co., WV, Pg. 15B, #253

 

• Generation No. 3

4. George SHAWVER, born 1764 in Botetourt Co., VA; died Nov 1849 in Fayette Co., VA (WV). He was the son of 8. Sebastian SHAWVER and 9. Elizabeth HAMMER. He married 5. Mary GILLESPIE 14 Mar 1789 in Botetourt Co., VA (WV).

5. Mary GILLESPIE, born Abt. 1770 in Botetourt Co., VA (now Allegheny Co., VA); died Bet. 1840 - 1850. She was the daughter of 10. Robert GILLESPIE and 11. Agnes RUSSELL.

More About George SHAWVER:
Census: 1840, Fayette Co., VA

More About Mary GILLESPIE:
Census: 1840, Fayette Co., VA

Children of George SHAWVER and Mary GILLESPIE are:

i. Boston/Sebastian Shawver, born 1791 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); died Dec 1845 in Morgan Co., MO; married (1) Mary Ludia McClung 22 May 1820 in Greenbriar Co., VA (WV); died Bef. 1837; married (2) Mary "Polly" Nelson 23 Mar 1837 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); born 1800; died Aft. 1850 in Morgan Co., MO?.

ii. Jane "Jinny" Shawver, born Bet. 1792 - 1800 in VA; died Aft. 1860 in VA; married Samuel Shawver 14 Jan 1817 in Botetourt Co., VA; born Abt. 1792 in Botetourt Co., VA (WV); died Aft. 1870 in Union Twp. Kanawa Co., WV.

More About Jane "Jinny" Shawver:
Census 1: 1860, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., VA
Census 2: 1850, Dist. 14, Fayette Co., VA, Pg. 340B, #139
Census 3: 1860, Coals Mouth PO, Kanawha Co., VA, Pg. 61, #418

More About Samuel Shawver:
Census 1: 1870, Sissonsville PO, Union Twp., Kanawa Co., WV, Pg. 13, #83
Census 2: 1850, Dist. 14, Fayette Co., VA, Pg. 340B, #139

iii. Elizabeth Shawver, born 10 Jan 1798 in VA; died 25 Sep 1890; married William Hickman 25 Apr 1820 in Greenbriar Co., VA (WV); born 03 Nov 1795 in VA; died 25 Sep 1848 in Greenbrier Co., WV.

More About Elizabeth Shawver:
Census: 1850, District 18, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 312, #1062

2 iv. Robert S. SHAWVER, born 1798 in Botetourt Co., VA; died Oct 1871 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., WV; married (1) Mary Jane CALLISON 25 Apr 1820 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); married (2) Cynthia Jones 06 Jul 1856 in Greenbriar Co., VA (WV).

v. Sarah Shawver, born Abt. 1800 in VA; married James Callison 25 Apr 1820 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); born Mar 1796 in VA; died 25 Oct 1865 in Greenbriar Co., VA (WV).

More About Sarah Shawver:
Census: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 69, #455

Notes for James Callison:
A child named John W. is listed at age 3/12 in 1860 census.

More About James Callison:
Census: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 69, #455

vi. William Shawver, born 09 Jan 1800 in VA; died 1870 in Warren Co., IA; married Keziah Ross 31 Mar 1825 in Allegheny Co., VA; born Abt. 1807 in VA; died 1889 in Warren Co., IA.

More About William Shawver:
Burial: Indianola Cemetery, Old City, Warren Co., IA
Census: 1850, Warren Co., IA, Pg. 596B, #1034

More About Keziah Ross:
Burial: Indianola Cemetery, Old City, Warren Co., IA
Census: 1850, Warren Co., IA, Pg. 596B, #1034

vii. Alexander Shawver, born 08 Feb 1803 in VA; died 05 Mar 1882 in Clark Co., IL; married Harriet Gregory 05 Jul 1829 in Hendricks Co., IN; born 07 Jan 1811 in NC; died 05 Sep 1868 in Clark Co., IL.

viii. Charlotte Shawver, born 1805 in VA; died in IA; married (1) John Ross; married (2) David Cart 17 Sep 1833 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); born Abt. 1811 in VA.

More About Charlotte Shawver:
Census: 1850, Warren Co., IA, Pg. 596B, #1039

More About David Cart:
Census: 1850, Warren Co., IA, Pg. 596B, #1039

ix. Maria/Mona Shawver, born 14 Oct 1811 in VA; died 24 Aug 1881 in Clark Co., IL; married John Hess 17 Feb 1833 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); born Abt. 1809 in VA; died Aft. 1880 in Clark Co., IL.

More About Maria/Mona Shawver:
Burial: Aft. 24 Aug 1881, Willis Chapel Cemetery, Parker Twp., Clark Co., IL

x. Martha "Patsy" Shawver, born Abt. 1812 in VA; died 1852 in Independence Co., AR; married George Washington Reynolds 24 Jan 1833 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); born Abt. 1812 in VA; died 1853 in Independence Co., AR.

xi. Julia Shawver, born 1814 in VA; died Abt. 1847 in Hendricks Co., IN; married Chelsey Reynolds 10 Feb 1833 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); died Aft. 1850 in Hendricks Co., IN.

xii. George Shawver, born 10 Apr 1816 in VA; died 14 Nov 1895 in Madison Co., IA; married (1) Sarah Martha Cox 29 Feb 1844 in Hendricks Co., IN; born 23 Nov 1825 in Chester Co., PA; died 01 Mar 1861 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA; married (2) Elizabeth Maize 26 Aug 1861 in Clark Co., IA; born Abt. 1831 in VA.

More About George Shawver:
Burial: Kivett Cemetery, Madison Co., IA
Census: 1850, Warren Co., IA, Pg. 596B, #1036

More About Sarah Martha Cox:
Census: 1850, Warren Co., IA, Pg. 596B, #1036

 

6. Isaac CALLISON, born Abt. 1766 in Augusta Co., VA; died 27 Dec 1835 in Greenbrier Co., VA. He was the son of 12. Sir James CALLISON, Sr. and 13. Elizabeth MCCALLISTER. He married 7. Mary CAVENDISH 27 Aug 1792 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV).

7. Mary CAVENDISH, born Abt. 1775 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died Aft. 1840 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV. She was the daughter of 14. Willliam Hunter CAVENDISH.

Children of Isaac CALLISON and Mary CAVENDISH are:

i. William Callison, born Abt. 1795.

ii. James Callison, born Mar 1796 in VA; died 25 Oct 1865 in Greenbriar Co., VA (WV); married Sarah Shawver 25 Apr 1820 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); born Abt. 1800 in VA.

Notes for James Callison:
A child named John W. is listed at age 3/12 in 1860 census.

More About James Callison:
Census: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 69, #455

More About Sarah Shawver:
Census: 1860, Dist. #2, Greenbrier Co., VA, Pg. 69, #455

iii. Sarah J. Callison, born Mar 1796 in Greenbrier Co., VA; died 25 Aug 1832 in Fayette Co., VA.

iv. Nancy Callison, born 10 Apr 1802 in Greenbrier Co., VA; died 09 Jun 1864 in Nicholas Co., VA.

3 v. Mary Jane CALLISON, born 1804 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died 05 May 1854 in Mill Creek Mountain, Greenbrier Co., WV; married Robert S. SHAWVER 25 Apr 1820 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV).

vi. Andrew C. Callison, born Abt. 1808 in Greenbrier Co., VA; died 01 Jul 1884 in Fayette Co., WV.

vii. Abigail D. Callison, born 25 Oct 1810 in Greenbrier Co., VA; died 14 Nov 1885 in Nicholas Co., WV.

viii. Mary Callison, born 03 Feb 1793 in Greenbrier Co., VA; died 29 Mar 1892 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV; married William McClung 02 Feb 1815 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., VA; born 27 Nov 1793 in Greenbrier Co., VA; died 20 Apr 1869 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV.

 

• Generation No. 4

8. Sebastian SHAWVER, born 1733 in Probably Hesse Darmstadt, Germany; died Oct 1816 in Monroe Co., VA. He married 9. Elizabeth HAMMER Abt. 1760 in Fayette Co., (WV) VA.

9. Elizabeth HAMMER, born Abt. 1730; died Bef. 1816.

Notes for Sebastian SHAWVER:
Name original spelled Schauber (Schaber) probably from Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. Sebastian Shawver immigrated on October 7, 1753. He arrived in Philadelphia on the ship "Eastern Branch" captained by John Nevin. He was from the Rhineland Pfalz county (Heidleburg to Baden-Baden) He signed a will in 1816 in Monroe Co., VA.

oath of allegiance-PA Archives, Series 11, Vol. XVII, p.425

dated Jan 1816 probated 15 Oct 1816 and settled 1823.

"In the name of God amen, I Boston Shaver of Monroe county and State of Virginia, being this the abundant Mercy of God in perfect health and unstanding and memory, Do constitute this my last Will and Testament and Desire it to be Rec. by all as Such. Impremise I most humbly bequeath my Soul to Go my maker beseaching his most gracious acceptance of it through the all Sufficient morals and mediation of my most compassionate Redeemer Jesus Christ who gave himself to be an attonement for my sins and is able to Save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him Impremis I give my Body to the earth from whence it was taken in full assurance of its Resurrection from thence at the last Day, as for my burial I Desire it may it may be Decent without pomp at the Descretion of my Executors here after named who doubt not will manage it with all requisite prudence, as to my worldly estate I will and positively order that all my Debts be paid.

Item I give and bequeath to my beloved sons Jacob Shaver and George Shaver the plantation where George Shaver now lives to be equally dividedbetween them. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved sons Christopher Shaver and John Shaver the plantation where they now live to be Equally Devided between them. The said Christopher Shaver shall pay Jacob Shaver one Hundred Pounds Virginia Currency whick I also bequeath to sd Jacob Shaver. The sd John Shaver shall pay George Shaver one Hundred Pounds Virginia Currency which I also bequeath to George Shaver. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Elizabeth Hamberger, one negro boy named Lewis, and after her and her husbands decease the negro boy to decent to Boston Hansberger for ever. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Barbara Rowan one negro man named David, also one negro girl named Betsy, after the decease of Barbara Rowan the negro man David to be sold and to be equally devided among her children, and the negro girl named Betsy shall descent to Boston Rowan for ever. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Sally one negro woman named Rose, and after her decease, the sd Rose and her increase to descent to her heirs forever. Item I give bequeath to my beloved grandson Samuel Longton one boy named James for ever. and I so constitute Christopher Shaver and John Shaver my sole Executors of this my last and Testament in witness where of I have here unto set my hand amd 1 day of January 1816."

Immigrated 3 Oct 1753 on ship "Eastern Branch" Captain James Nevin.

Naturalized - oath of allegiance - PA Archives, Series 11, Vol. XVII, p.425

Children of Sebastian SHAWVER and Elizabeth HAMMER are:

i. Jacob Shawver, born 1761 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; married Judith Carpenter 09 Aug 1786 in Botetourt Co., VA (WV); born Abt. 1760.

4 ii. George SHAWVER, born 1764 in Botetourt Co., VA; died Nov 1849 in Fayette Co., VA (WV); married Mary GILLESPIE 14 Mar 1789 in Botetourt Co., VA (WV).

iii. Sarah (Sally) Shawver, born 1766 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; married Henry Smith.

iv. John Shawver, born 1767 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; died Bef. Jun 1828 in Monroe Co., WV; married Margaret Wiley (Wylie) 25 Jan 1800 in Botetourt Co., (WV) VA.

v. Barbara Shawver, born 1769 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; died 1835; married Charles Rowan.

vi. Shawver, born 1771 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; died in probably died young.

vii. Elizabeth Shawver, born 1773 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; married John Harnsberger Abt. 1780.

viii. Christopher Shawver, born 1775 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; died 09 Dec 1831 in Dodson Twp., Highland Co., OH; married (1) Mary Ruble (Ruhble) 13 Dec 1808 in Monroe Co., (WV) VA; married (2) Elizabeth Harmon 07 Aug 1827 in Highland Co., OH.

More About Christopher Shawver:
Burial: Dec 1831, Spencer Cemetery, Highlands Co., OH

 

10. Robert GILLESPIE, born Bet. 1715 - 1735 in Scotland; died 23 May 1797 in Botetourt Co., VA (now Allegheny Co., VA). He married 11. Agnes RUSSELL Abt. 1754 in Augusta Co., VA.

11. Agnes RUSSELL, died Aft. May 1797.

Children of Robert GILLESPIE and Agnes RUSSELL are:

i. William Gillespie, born 14 Mar 1755.

ii. James Gillespie, born Abt. 1759.

iii. Isabella Gillespie, born Abt. 1762.

iv. Robert Gillespie II, born 1768.

5 v. Mary GILLESPIE, born Abt. 1770 in Botetourt Co., VA (now Allegheny Co., VA); died Bet. 1840 - 1850; married George SHAWVER 14 Mar 1789 in Botetourt Co., VA (WV).

vi. John Gillespie, Sr., born Abt. 1771 in Cowpasture River, Augusta Co. (Bath Co.), VA; died Bef. 1850 in Old Wyatt Farm, Braxton Co., WV; married Comfort Griffith 14 Apr 1798 in Bath Co., VA; born 1776 in VA; died Aft. 1850 in Braxton Co., VA (WV).

vii. James Alexander Gillespie, born 01 Jan 1774.

viii. Jean Gillespie, born Abt. 1777.

 

12. Sir James CALLISON, Sr., born Abt. 1739 in Ballyhagen, Armagh Co., Ireland; died Abt. 1808 in Grainger Co., TN. He was the son of 24. Anthony CALLISON and 25. Abigail WETHERELD. He married 13. Elizabeth MCCALLISTER Abt. 1763.

13. Elizabeth MCCALLISTER, born in North Ireland; died Abt. 1772 in Greenbrier Co., VA ?.

Children of Sir CALLISON and Elizabeth MCCALLISTER are:

i. Anthony Callison, born Abt. 1765; died 11 Apr 1844 in Pocahontas Co., VA.

6 ii. Isaac CALLISON, born Abt. 1766 in Augusta Co., VA; died 27 Dec 1835 in Greenbrier Co., VA; married Mary CAVENDISH 27 Aug 1792 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV).

iii. James Callison, Jr., born Abt. 1770; died 1844 in Pocahontas Co., VA.

 

14. Willliam Hunter CAVENDISH, born 1740 in Ireland; died 1828 in Bath Co., VA. He was the son of 28. CAVENDISH and 29. Margaret.

More About Willliam Hunter CAVENDISH:
Military service: Quarter-Master General - Revolutionary War

Children of Willliam Hunter CAVENDISH are:

i. William Cavendish, born Abt. 1772 in Greenbrier Co., VA; married Jane McCoy 06 Feb 1794.

7 ii. Mary CAVENDISH, born Abt. 1775 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., VA (WV); died Aft. 1840 in Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV; married Isaac CALLISON 27 Aug 1792 in Greenbrier Co., VA (WV).

iii. Jane Cavendish, born Abt. 1779 in Greenbrier Co., VA; married Joseph McClung 1804.

Notes for Joseph McClung:
His nickname was Cranberry Joe. He is said to have been the first white child born on Meadow River, Greenbrier Co., WV. He was also the first person buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetary near Mt. Lookout, WV. He served in the War of 1812, pvt., Reg. 4, Inf. Virginia Mil.*

Info from Sharon McNeeley (smcneeley@ahol.com):

 

 

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(Updated April 09, 2006)

 Carmen M. Johnson