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Father: Adam E. Kuhn
Mother: Hattie May Clark

Birth date: 13 September 1900
Birth place: Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2

Another spelling of her first name is Margarette.²

Photograph of Margaret with her mother, brother and sisters. Date taken: unknown. Location: probably their home in Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. Click on camera to view image, then use your browser's back button to return here.³

On 31 July 1926 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret applied for a marriage license with Bernard Albert Knecht, son of John Adam Knecht and Helen Elizabeth Homan.² It has also been reported that they were married in Cincinnati, Ohio, on that same date,^4,5 but that raises questions having found the application for a license issued in Pennsylvania. Perhaps the confusion stems from the fact that Bernard's parents lived in Cincinnati at the time. On the other hand, the Pennsylvania license states that both Bernard and Margaret were living in Moundsville, West Virginia, which was her hometown and where her mother, Hattie, still lived. Considering that Hattie had opposed my grandparents marriage (my grandfather was Margaret's brother), I wonder if Hattie might have also opposed this marriage. That could explain a marriage in the groom's home city rather than the bride's.

At age 83, Margaret died on 14 May 1984 at Greene Memorial Hospital, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio.^6,7 She has also been reported to have died on 12 May 1984.⁴

Father: John Adam Knecht
Mother: Helen Elizabeth Homan

Birth date: 21 December 1903
Birth place: Ohio.^1,2

On 31 July 1926 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Bernard applied for a marriage license with Margaret Marie Kuhn, daughter of Adam E. Kuhn and Hattie May Clark.¹ It has also been reported that they were married in Cincinnati, Ohio, on that same date,^2,3 but that raises questions having found the application for a license issued in Pennsylvania. Perhaps the confusion stems from the fact that Bernard's parents lived in Cincinnati at the time. On the other hand, the Pennsylvania license states that both Bernard and Margaret were living in Moundsville, West Virginia, which was her hometown and where her mother, Hattie, still lived. Considering that Hattie had opposed my grandparents marriage (my grandfather was Margaret's brother), I wonder if Hattie might have also opposed this marriage. That could explain a marriage in the groom's home city rather than the bride's.

On 16 May 1966 at age 62, Bernard died at home (Greene County, Ohio.)⁴ He has also been reported to have died on 11 May 1966.²

Father: Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn
Mother: Mary Schon

Birth date: 23 March 1877
Birth place: Wallerfangen, District of Saarlouis (Kreis Saarlouis), Diocese of Trier Germany.^2,3

Mathias' mother passed away in 1877, the same year he was born - it is sad to realize he would have had no personal memories of her. Mary's death left Nikolaus with three very young children to raise: Anna, Adam and Mathias.⁴ So it isn't surprising that he quickly married again that same year. When Nikolaus married Catharina Schumacher, she immediately became the stepmother of an infant and two young children.⁵

Mathias emigrated from Antwerp, Belgium, in April 1886 with his family.⁶ The journey from Antwerp to New York took between a week and a fortnight.⁷ The steamship "Rhynland" was built for the Red Star Line by the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, Barrow-in-Furness, England, and launched on 10 March 1879. It could accommodate 150 first class passengers and another 1,000 in steerage.⁸

Along with his father and step-mother, Nicholas and Catharina, Mathias appears on the passenger list for the S.S. Rhynland which arrived New York City, New York, in April 1886. Also listed are his sister, Anna; his brother, Adam; and their half-sister, Catherine. All are identified as citizens of Germany, having begun their journey from Wallerfangen, Germany, with an intended destination of East Liverpool. The ship's manifest identifies them as passengers 145 through 150 out of a total of 347:
     Nic. Kuhn, age 37, male, a laborer
     Cathe. Kuhn, age 36, female
     Anna Kuhn, age 12, female
     Adam Kuhn, age 11, male
     Mathe. Kuhn, age 9, male
     Cathe. Kuhn, age 5, female.⁶

Mathias arrived at Castle Garden, New York City, New York, on 10 April 1886, along with the rest of his family. Information per Ellis Island records found online:
Mathias Kuhn was released from Prussian citizenship with Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn and Catharina (Schumacher) Kuhn on 27 April 1886 for the purpose of emigration to the State of Ohio in North America. The release certificate was signed on 27 April 1886 by the Royal Prussian Government in Trier and stated that the certificate would "be ineffective if the released persons do not move their place of residence to outside Federal territory within six months from the day of issue of the Release Certificate, or acquire citizenship in another federal state.¹⁰" Mathias George "Matt" Kuhn was naturalized as a citizen of the United States in 1892.¹¹

As of 1897, Mathias lived at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, based on his death certificate, which stated that he had been in the community 45 years.²

His first marriage was to Rebecca A. "Beckie" Pierre, daughter of Frank Pierre and Melanie (unknown), on 6 November 1899 at Seneca, Monongalia County, West Virginia. H. Boutlan, a minister of the Catholic Church, certified that he celebrated the rites of marriage.¹² The couple had obtained a marriage license on 4 November 1899 in Monongalia County, West Virginia.¹² As of that date, he was living West Virginia,¹² and was a glass blower.¹² He became a widower at age 34 when Beckie died on 4 November 1911.¹³

His second marriage was to Margaret A. Ganz, daughter of John Ganz and Mary Dittmeier, on 8 January 1918 at St. George's Church, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.^14,4

On 6 April 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and officially entered World War I. Every male living within the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 45 was required to register for the draft during one of three separate registration periods. The third registration was held on 12 September 1918 for men aged 18 to 21 and 31 to 45. At age 41, Mathias registered in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, and was described as follows: tall, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.¹⁵ As of that date, he was living 589 McLane Avenue, at Morgantown, West Virginia,¹⁵ and was a glass worker at Seneca Glass Company Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.¹⁵

Sadly, Mathias died at home (521 McLane Avenue, Morgantown, Morgan District, Monongalia County, West Virginia) on 23 March 1942, his 65th birthday. He had an intestinal hemorrhage due to carcinoma of the stomach; his doctor had diagnosed the cancer on 20 October 1941. His body was interred on 26 March 1942 Beverly Hills Cemetery/Memorial Park, 1290 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.²

Father: Frank Pierre
Mother: Melanie (unknown)

Birth date: March 1879
Birth place: Belgium.^2,3

Rebecca emigrated from Belgium in 1892.⁴

Rebecca married Mathias George "Matt" Kuhn, son of Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn and Mary Schon, on 6 November 1899 at Seneca, Monongalia County, West Virginia. H. Boutlan, a minister of the Catholic Church, certified that he celebrated the rites of marriage.² The couple had obtained a marriage license on 4 November 1899 in Monongalia County, West Virginia.² As of that date, she was living West Virginia.²

Commonly known as Beckie, which is how her name appears on both her marriage and death records.^2,5 Note that the marriage license has name errors: Beckie's middle initial of "N" on the marriage license should be an "A" per other records; similarly, the surname for her and her parents was spelled as Pieree rather than Pierre as seen in other records.²

At age 32, Beckie died from an abcess on her lungs on 4 November 1911 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.⁵ Although initially buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery at the time of her death⁶ , Rebecca's remains were later moved per her husband's will which included the following directive:
THIRD: I direct that my remains be buried in the Beverly Hill Cemetery. My wish also is that the remains of my first wife, Beckie, be removed from the Oak Grove Cemetery and be interred in my family plot in Beverly Hill Cemetery, the cost of such removal to be charged against my estate and to be paid out of my estate as a part of the expenses thereof.
Mathias was buried on 26 March 1942, so it would seem likely that Beckie would have been moved at the same time or shortly thereafter^6,7

Father: not yet identified.
Mother: not yet identified.

Birth date: about 1849.²
Birth place: unknown.

Another spelling of her name is Catherine Schumaiker.^3,4

Catharina married Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn in 1877, reportedly in Germany.³ Nine years later, Nikolaus and Catharina, along with their children, boarded the S.S. Rhynland in Antwerp, Belgium, to start a new life in America.²

The steamship passed Lizard Point at 6:50 pm on 28 March 1886 per the London newspaper, The Times.⁵ Lizard Point is on the Lizard Peninsula, located in the southern United Kingdom. A quote from the "Visit Cornwall" website maintained by the Official Tourist Board paints an interesting picture:
The journey from Antwerp to New York took between a week and a fortnight.⁷ The steamship "Rhynland" was built for the Red Star Line by the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, Barrow-in-Furness, England, and launched on 10 March 1879. It could accommodate 150 first class passengers and another 1,000 in steerage.⁸

Nicholas and Catharina appear on the passenger list for the S.S. Rhynland, which arrived in New York City, New York, in April 1886. With them were their four children: Anna, Adam, and Mathias (step-children to Catherina) and Catherine (born to Nicholas and Catharina). All are identified as citizens of Germany, having begun their journey from Wallerfangen, Germany, with an intended destination of East Liverpool. The ship's manifest identifies them as passengers 145 through 150 out of a total of 347:
     Nic. Kuhn, age 37, male, a laborer
     Cathe. Kuhn, age 36, female
     Anna Kuhn, age 12, female
     Adam Kuhn, age 11, male
     Mathe. Kuhn, age 9, male
     Cathe. Kuhn, age 5, female.² Nikolaus and Catharina arrived at Castle Garden, New York City, New York, on 10 April 1886, along with Anna Kuhn, Adam Kuhn, Mathias Kuhn and Catharina Kuhn. Information per Ellis Island records found online:
Catharina (Schumacher) Kuhn and Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn were released from Prussian citizenship for the purpose of emigration to the State of Ohio in North America. The Release Certificate was signed on 27 April 1886 by the Royal Prussian Government in Trier and stated that the certificate would "be ineffective if the released persons do not move their place of residence to outside Federal territory within six months from the day of issue of the Release Certificate, or acquire citizenship in another federal state.¹"

Catharina died less than six months after arriving in America, confirmed by the marriage license dated 29 October 1886 for Nikolaus and Mary Mayer. The license stated that "the marriage was dissolved by death of his former wife."¹⁰

Father: Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn
Mother: Catharina Schumacher

Birth date: 1880
Birth place: Germany.²

Catherine emigrated from Antwerp, Belgium, in April 1886 with her family.³ The journey from Antwerp to New York took between a week and a fortnight.⁴ The steamship "Rhynland" was built for the Red Star Line by the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, Barrow-in-Furness, England, and launched on 10 March 1879. It could accommodate 150 first class passengers and another 1,000 in steerage.⁵

Along with her parents, Nicholas and Catharina, Catherine appears on the passenger list for the S.S. Rhynland which arrived New York City, New York, in April 1886. Also listed are her half-siblings: Anna, Adam and Mathias. All are identified as citizens of Germany, having begun their journey from Wallerfangen, Germany, with an intended destination of East Liverpool. The ship's manifest identifies them as passengers 145 through 150 out of a total of 347:
     Nic. Kuhn, age 37, male, a laborer
     Cathe. Kuhn, age 36, female
     Anna Kuhn, age 12, female
     Adam Kuhn, age 11, male
     Mathe. Kuhn, age 9, male
     Cathe. Kuhn, age 5, female.³

Catharina arrived at Castle Garden, New York City, New York, on 10 April 1886, along with the rest of her family. Information per Ellis Island records found online:
Catharina Kuhn was released from Prussian citizenship with Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn and Catharina (Schumacher) Kuhn on 27 April 1886 for the purpose of emigration to the State of Ohio in North America. The release certificate was signed on 27 April 1886 by the Royal Prussian Government in Trier and stated that the certificate would "be ineffective if the released persons do not move their place of residence to outside Federal territory within six months from the day of issue of the Release Certificate, or acquire citizenship in another federal state.¹"

Father: Gustav Mayer.
Mother: Reportedly Louise Weber, but not yet confirmed.

Birth date: 24 February 1869¹ or on 28 February 1869.²
Birth place: Germany.¹

In 1882 Mary immigrated to the United States of America.³ It has also been reported that Mary immigrated in 1880.⁴

On 29 October 1886 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mary applied for a marriage license with Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn. As she was only 17 years old, her father had given his consent for the marriage per the Marriage License Docket.¹ As of that date, she was living at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania.¹ The couple's marriage took place on 1 November 1886 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹ Mary reported having 6 children; 3 were still living (deceased: Mary (the other two are not yet identified.)⁵)

At age 53, Mary died from epilepsy on 15 July 1922 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.^6,2 Interred on 18 July 1922 in the East Oak Grove Cemetery, 1291 Dorsey Avenue, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, her name appears as "Mary Kuhn" on the gravestone shared with her husband. An additional inscription reads, "His Wife."^7,2

Father: Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn
Mother: Mary Mayer

Birth date: 6 July 1893
Birth place: Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio.^2,3

Commonly known by her middle name. The spelling "Edythe" is used in the 1996 updated Krouse family history; whereas it was spelled "Edith" in the 1964 Krouse Family History. Perhaps the change reflects a spelling she preferred and used - Edythe is the spelling that appears on her gravestone.^4,5

Edith Kuhn and Joseph Serenella applied for a marriage license on 14 June 1926 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. His Italian given name does not appear on the marriage license.³

At that time, she was residing at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia,³ and was a clerical worker.³

Edith and Joseph, son of Giacomo Seranelli and Louisa Palmeri, were married on 15 June 1926 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Rev. Peter Flynn of the Catholic Church certified that he united them in marriage.³

Edythe died in 1928⁵ at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.⁶ Interred in the East Oak Grove Cemetery, 1291 Dorsey Avenue, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, her name appears on the gravestone as "Edythe Kuhn Serenella." An additional inscription reads, "1893-1928."⁵

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Father: Giacomo Seranelli
Mother: Louisa Palmeri

Birth date: 19 March 1895
Birth place: Montorio, Italy.¹

Guiseppe's surname was spelled Seranelli on the passenger list when he immigrated to the United States.³ Giuseppe arrived at New York City, New York, on 17 April 1912, having left Naples, Italy, on 02 April 1912 aboard the "S. S. Luisiana."³

Giuseppe's first marriage was to Mary Alfieri, daughter of Alphonso Frank Alfieri and Angeline Caramano, on 9 April 1917 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Peter Flynn, a minister of the Catholic church, certified that he celebrated the rites of marriage.⁴ He became a widower at age 26 when Mary died on 10 January 1922.⁵

The names of many immigrants were "Americanized" and such was the case for Giuseppe, who changed to the English variation of Joseph before he married the second time. Joseph Serenella and Edith Kuhn applied for a marriage license on 14 June 1926 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. His Italian given name does not appear on the marriage license.² At that time, he was residing at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland,² and was employed in a tin mill.²

His second marriage was to Edith Kuhn, daughter of Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn and Mary Mayer, on 15 June 1926 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Rev. Peter Flynn of the Catholic Church certified that he united them in marriage.²

On 1 July 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, he petitioned the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to become a citizen of the United States of America (using the name Giuseppe). The document also shows that nearly three years earlier⁶ on 13 August 1924 he had declared his intention to become a citizen to the Circuit Court at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.⁷

He became a widower for the second time when Edith/Edythe died in 1928. (See the page for Clara Edith Kuhn, ID#68, regarding her name.)⁸

At age 80, Joseph died in February 1976.

Father: Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn
Mother: Mary Mayer

Birth date: 5 March 1895
Birth place: Fostoria, Hancock County, Ohio.^2,3

On 6 April 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and officially entered World War I. As a result of the Selective Service Act passed on 18 May 1917, every male living within the United States between the ages of 18 and 45 was required to register for the draft during one of three separate registration periods. The first registration was held 5 June 1917 for men aged 21 to 31. At age 22, Albert registered in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, and was described as follows: medium height, slender, gray eyes, light brown hair, not bald.⁴

As of 5 June 1917, Albert was employed as a glassworker by Ripley Glass Co. at South Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was living at 368 Grant Avenue, Morgantown, West Virginia.⁴

Albert and Edith M. White obtained a marriage license on 27 May 1922 in Monongalia County, West Virginia.³ As of that date, he was living in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia,³ and working as a glassworker.^3,5 The couple's marriage took place on 28 May 1922 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Peter Flynn, a minister of the Catholic Church, certified that he united them in marriage.³

The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. All men ages 18 to 64 and not already in the military were required to register for the draft during one of six registration periods. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "Old Man's Registration," was conducted on 27 April 1942 to register men who were between 45 and 64 years old. At age 47, Albert registered at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, and was described as follows: white, 5' 7½", 150 lbs., gray eyes, blond hair, light complexion.² He was living at 855 Rawley Avenue, Morgantown, West Virginia.²

On 27 June 1959 at age 64, Albert died at home (855 Rawley Avenue, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia). The cause of death was rheumatic heart disease.⁵ He was interred on 30 June 1959 in the Mt. Union Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.⁵

Father: Alexander White
Mother: Sarah J. Garner

Birth date: about 1901
Birth place: Monongalia County, West Virginia.²

Edith and Albert Nicholas Kuhn obtained a marriage license on 27 May 1922 in Monongalia County, West Virginia.² As of that date, she was living in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.² The couple's marriage took place on 28 May 1922 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Peter Flynn, a minister of the Catholic Church, certified that he united them in marriage.²

She became a widow when Albert died on 27 June 1959.³

Edith died on 6 November 1998.¹

Father: Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn
Mother: Mary Mayer

Birth date: reportedly 1896,¹ but I have yet to find any official records to confirm this info.
Birth place: unknown.

Mary died in 1899 at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.¹

Father: Nikolaus "Nik" Kuhn
Mother: Mary Mayer

Birth date: 19 June 1891
Birth place: Pennsylvania.^1,2

At age 91, Adelaide died in October 1982.³ She was interred in the East Oak Grove Cemetery, 1291 Dorsey Avenue, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.⁴

Father: Franklin Doyle Moore
Mother: Violet Genevieve Lemons

Birth date: 29 October 1930
Birth place: Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2,3

Photograph of Dorothy with Phil Kuhn. Date taken: 1949. Location: unknown. Click on camera to view image, then use your browser's back button to return here.⁴

On 6 December 1949 in Marshall County, West Virginia, Dorothy applied for a marriage license with Philip L. Kuhn, son of Herbert Samuel Kuhn and Nellie Belle Church. Consent for issuance of the license was given by "Father and Mother of Female" as Dorothy was only 19 years old. The authorization to marry was signed 12 December 1949 by J. Randall Crow, Clerk of the County Court.¹ Ister West, a minister of the Christian Church, certified that he united them in marriage on 16 December 1949 at Cameron.¹

On 6 August 2004 at age 73, Dorothy died at home (Tunnel Ridge, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.)^3,5,2

An obituary was published on 9 August 2004 the News Register, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.²

A memorial service for Dorothy was conducted on 10 August 2004 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia, with Rev. Kenneth Ullom officiating.^2,3 She was interred on 10 August 2004 in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; her name appears on the gravestone as "Dorothy M. Kuhn."^2,3

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Father: Z. Avril Moore
Mother: Adaline B. "Lina Bell" Taylor

Birth date: 26 September 1908
Birth place: Bowman Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia.³

Commonly known by his middle name, Doyle.¹

Doyle married Violet Genevieve Lemons, daughter of E. Lemons, on 5 March 1930 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. C. D. Plum, a minister of the Church of God, cetified that he united them in marriage.⁴

Father: Joseph M. "Joe" Aston
Mother: Mary Gertrude Ryan

Birth date: 27 February 1926
Birth place: Bear Ridge (off Fork Ridge), Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.^2,3 Like her siblings, she was born at home.³

Commonly known by her nickname, Peggy.

On 22 July 1946 in Marshall County, West Virginia, Mary applied for a marriage license with Dale Kuhn, son of Herbert Samuel Kuhn and Nellie Belle Church. Her name appears on the document as "Gladys Aston." Consent for issuance of the license was given by "Parents of Male and Parents of Female" as both applicants were only 20 years old. The authorization to marry was signed 26 July 1946 by J. Randall Crow, Clerk of the County Court.² The couple's marriage took place on 28 July 1946 at Bear Ridge (off Fork Ridge), Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia. After Rev. A. J. McCloy officiated the wedding at the home of the bride's parents, the couple and their guests enjoyed cake and homemade ice cream for the reception.³

Dale and Peggy lived on a farm on Brushy Ridge, a short distance off Fork Ridge Road. After many years in an older house on the east side of Brushy Ridge, they built a new house on the west side of the road at a much higher elevation. The old house became the home of their oldest daughter, Connie, and her family.¹

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After Dale's death, Peggy continued to live on the family farm in the newer house, near two daughters: Connie in the original farm house, and Linda in the house she and her first husband, Jimmy Lyons, built on the farm north of the farm house. Eventually, son Kenny moved in with Peggy. She was very fortunate to have three of her children living so near to her.^3,1

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In November 2011, declining health resulted in Peggy's decision to move to the Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cameron, Marshall County, West Virginia,¹ where she passed away on 17 May 2016.⁶

A memorial service for Peggy was conducted on 20 May 2016 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes Chapel, 1109 Second Street, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.⁶ Interred on 20 May 2016 in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia, her name appears on the gravestone as "Mary G. "Peggy" Kuhn." An additional inscription reads, "Married July 28, 1946."⁶

Father: Charles Gibson Aston
Mother: Cancedella "Della" McGary

Birth date: 10 May 1895
Birth place: Fork Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia.¹

Did Joseph M. Aston have a middle name? His daughter, (name protected), remembers that he always said he only had a middle initial, no middle name. That concurs with the Marshall County Register of Births which recorded the initial "M." but no middle name. Nevertheless, two different spellings have been found during research: Manfred and Manford.

Interestingly, Joe's brother, William, was recorded as "Wm. B." in the Marshall County Register of Births, yet he used a middle name of Bailey.¹

Commonly known as Joe.

As of 31 July 1897, he lived at Fork Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia, with Charles Gibson Aston and Della Aston as well as Ethel May Aston.²

Joseph's first marriage was to Rosa Henceroth, daughter of Henry Henceroth and Jane Alman, on 9 February 1920 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. Rev. D. G. Slater certified that he united them in marriage. Note that Rosa's surname was misspelled as "Hencreoth" on the marriage record.³

He became a widower at age 29 when Rose died on 11 June 1924 from complications with the birth of their daughter, Rosa May.⁴

His second marriage was to Mary Gertrude Ryan, daughter of Isaac Newton Ryan and Emily E. "Emma" Kerns, on 29 July 1925 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. James B. Smith certified that he united them in marriage.⁵

At age 87, Joe died on 12 January 1983 in Marshall County, West Virginia.^6,7

At the time of Joe's death, his address was Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia. He lived on Fork Ridge.

Although the inscription on the gravestone of Joe's first wife reads, "Joseph M. and Rose (his wife) and Rose May (infant)," he is not buried in the Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery with Rose; Joe is buried with his second wife at the Fork Ridge Christian Cemetery.⁸ He was interred in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; his name appears on the gravestone as "Joseph M. Aston." The inscription reads, "From the branch of life, three leaves have fallen." There is one gravestone for Joseph, his second wife Mary, and their daughter Judy.⁹

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Father: Isaac Newton Ryan
Mother: Emily E. "Emma" Kerns

Birth date: 27 March 1903
Birth place: Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.¹

She was commonly known by her middle name, Gertrude.^2,3

On 29 July 1925, Mary married Joseph M. Aston, son of Charles Gibson Aston and Cancedella "Della" McGary, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. James B. Smith certified that he united them in marriage.⁴

On 25 July 1983 at age 80, Mary died at home (Fork Ridge, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.)⁵ She was interred on 28 July 1983 in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; her name appears on the gravestone as "Mary G. Aston." The inscription reads, "From the branch of life, three leaves have fallen." There is one gravestone for Mary, her husband Joe, and their daughter Judy.^5,6

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Father: still living
Mother: Alice S. Streight

Birth date: 22 April 1951
Birth place: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2

Commonly known as Jimmy.

At age 31, James died from a heart attack on 24 June 1982 in Marshall County, West Virginia.^3,4 He was interred in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; his name appears on the gravestone as "James R. Lyons." The inscription reads, "Father."²

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