I'm on it. Just put in a call to Bridgewater College and they are checking. Gloria

Sharon, Have your tried Bridgewater College?

Sharon, I could not find anything of Daniel or Perry Shaver/Shaffer/Shafer. The time period I have access to at the moment is 1878 to 1922 but some of the years and issues are missing. Sooner or later the one that is missing for his obit will hopefully show up. Gloria

Still trying to find McCarty, McArty, Macarty & MORTON. Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: Chochoruss@aol.com To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] The Gospel Messenger - Good source for old obits Patti, What names are you looking for? Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, Mattie mentions J. Perry's wife Barbara and Barbara's sister-in-law Mrs. Neff. I can't remember her first name. Interesting how small this world can really be. --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Mar... To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 12:01 PM Even if a Bushong did not marry directly into your family, the Bushong  family and the Shaver/Shaffer/Shafer families were close friends. Mattie Bushong  Good,  as I told you, mentions them being at her home for dinner many  times. Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Is there a website or online search or does one need to physically go there to research? thanks, Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: Chochoruss@aol.com To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 8:50 AM Subject: [VASHENAN] The Gospel Messenger - Good source for old obits Listmates, The Gospel Messenger was one of several of the Brethren newspapers who published many obits of many of the Brethren people all over the United States and beyond. They are archived several places. The Virginia people are archived in the Bridgewater Museum, at Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Virginia but there is also a national headquarters and worth checking out if you have Brethren ancestors. We have found many obits in these newspapers. Some are on-line. Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Gloria you are wonderful. I hope that I can meet you some day to thank you personally for all your help. Maybe somewhere along the way we'll find a Shaver/Shaffer connection to the Bushongs. --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Mar... To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 11:28 AM I'm on it. Just put in a call to Bridgewater College and they are  checking. Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Gloria- I found the copy of the death notice for Daniel. The copy she made was very poor and we were able to lighten it up some. She got the copy from the county library but did not notice the fact that the actual obit would be in the next paper until later and then could not get back to check the next edition.  Here is the info:   Death Mr. Daniel Shaeffer, who resided about 21/2 miles northeast of this place,departed this life on last Monday morning; aged 73 years and 26 days. He was buried near the Tunker church, in that neighborhood, in the new cemetery, recently purchased from Mr. John Henry Kagey. Mr. S. was the first person buried in this cemetery. Elder Martin Urner preached the funeral. Obituary next week.   Unfortunately, it doesn't show what paper or the date of the notice. However, Daniel died 16 Oct 1882. He lived with his son, James Perry. The house was on Smith Creek Road outside of New Market. Also, the cemetery is Cedar Grove. We have pics of the headstones of both Daniel and Sarah as well as other family members buried there.   Again, thanks for your help. Sharon  --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Mar... To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 10:57 AM Sharon, I could not find anything of Daniel or Perry Shaver/Shaffer/Shafer. The time period I have access to at the moment is 1878 to 1922 but some of the  years and issues are missing. Sooner or later the one that is missing for his  obit will hopefully show up. Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Shenandoah Herald Woodstock, Virginia Friday, 28 August 1885 Page 3, Column 5 DIED At her residence, about 3 miles north-east of New Market, on Monday, 17th inst., Mrs. Sarah Shafer, from a complication of diseases; aged 76 years and 7 months. ----------------------- Copied and Submitted by Gloria Bushong

Not recently. I've seen the site but not sure if I still have the address. --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Mar... To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 11:19 AM Sharon, Have your tried Bridgewater College? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Forgot to mention that if you find Perry Shaver/Shaffer that is Daniel's son. He was known as Elder Perry Shaffer for his position in his church. Thanks again. --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Mar... To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 10:57 AM Sharon, I could not find anything of Daniel or Perry Shaver/Shaffer/Shafer. The time period I have access to at the moment is 1878 to 1922 but some of the  years and issues are missing. Sooner or later the one that is missing for his  obit will hopefully show up. Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Gloria- A cousin was in the valley last year and found a death notice in the newspaper but it said that Daniel's obit would be in the next week's paper. I will look and see if I can find the date of the paper she was looking at and let you know. We are hoping that the actual obit will give more info. The notice said very little. Thanks again for your help. Sharon --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Mar... To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 10:57 AM Sharon, I could not find anything of Daniel or Perry Shaver/Shaffer/Shafer. The time period I have access to at the moment is 1878 to 1922 but some of the  years and issues are missing. Sooner or later the one that is missing for his  obit will hopefully show up. Gloria ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Gloria- Thanks for the obit. This is my gggrandmother. It does give me info on her cause of death. Sharon --- On Mon, 7/12/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: [VASHENAN] 1885 Obit for Sarah Shafer, w/o Daniel Perry Shaffer - New Market, VA To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 8:49 AM The Shenandoah Herald Woodstock, Virginia Friday, 28 August 1885 Page 3, Column 5 DIED At her residence, about 3 miles north-east of New Market, on Monday, 17th  inst., Mrs. Sarah Shafer, from a complication of diseases; aged 76 years and 7  months. ----------------------- Copied and Submitted by Gloria Bushong ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Vashenan Subscribers, We have found a lot more information on the descendants of George Keller of the 1820 Will and wife Catharine. We have not located all of the Keller families as yet but so far we have found Rebecca Keller and husband Gabriel Stickley in Augusta County which we have already posted, David Crabill, husband of Mary Keller, deceased with second wife Rebecca Lutholtz, Rachel Keller with husband Samuel Kronk/Kronck all living within spitting distances of the Bushong family, and a Chancery Record naming a lot of the descendants, that go back to George Keller married to Catherine. ---------------------------- 1810 Federal Census: Virginia Shenandoah County Neighbors: Andrew and Isaac Bushong, Bosserman families, Wrights, Strothers, Coffmans, Hottel, Jordan and others married in to the Bushong family. GEORGE KELLER 3 males under 10 years of age 1 male 10 thru 15 years of age 1 male 45 and over 3 females under 10 years of age 1 female 10 thru 15 years of age 3 females 16 thru 25 years of age 1 female 45 and over --------------------------- 1850 Federal Census: Virginia 58th District, Shenandoah County Enumerated 20 August 1850 Page 61A Lines 21-26, HH 880/884 Neighbors are David Swartz and wife Anna who related to Elizabeth Swartz who married Anderson Bushong of the New Market Battlefield family. Samuel Kronk 49/Male/Shoemaker/VA Rachel Kronk 49/Female/VA/ {Rachel Keller} William J. Kronk 21/Male/Shoemaker/VA Rebecca Kronk 8/Female/VA Harrison Kronk 10/Male/VA Catharine Kronk 72/Female/VA {Samuel's Mother} ------------------------- Some of the neighbors nearby that are either Bushongs or married into the Bushongs are Andrew and Isaac Bushong, Crabills, Kern, Hupps, John Jacobs and wife Sarah Bushong, Browns, Stovers, Swartz, Wright, Schmuckers/Smuckers. There are more, these are the within walking distance as measured back then. David Swartz and wife Anna sold to Samuel Kronk being part of number one assigned to David Swartz in division of lands of Peter Swartz. ------------------------- DAVID CRABILL Born: 20 June 1790, Shenandoah County, VA Died: 10 March 1871, Shenandoah County, VA M/1: 6 March 1814 to Mary Keller, d/o George Keller & Catharine (5 children) M/2: 28 December 1822, to Rebecca Lutholtz MARY KELLER Born: 7 September 1794, Shenandoah County, VA Died: 1822, Shenandoah County, VA 1850 Federal Census: Virginia 58th District, Shenandoah County Enumerated 19 August 1850 Page 60B Lines 4-14, HH 862/866 David Crabill 61/Male/Farmer/$12000/VA {Married First to Mary Keller, d/o George & Catherine} Rebecca Crabill 50/Female/VA {Second Wife} Abraham Crabill 21/Male/VA Jacob O. Crabill 20/Male/VA John H. Crabill 17/Male/VA James E. Crabill 15/Male/AttendedSchool/VA Thomas B. Crabill 8/Male/AttendedSchool/VA Mary M. Crabill 4/Female/VA Samuel Lutholtz 12/Male/AttendedSchool/VA Mary Lutholtz 53/Female/VA Rebecca Payne 12/Female/VA -------------------------- Children of David Crabill and first wife Mary Keller, d/o George Keller and Catherine 1. Joseph Crabill 2. Elizabeth Crabill 3. George Crabill 4. William Crabill 5. David Crabill ---------------------- The Shenandoah Herald Woodstock, Virginia Wednesday, 24 April 1878 Page 3, Column 3 DIED DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT TOMS BROOK, 20 APRIL, JONAS W. CRABILL, AGED 27 YEARS, 7 MONTHS, AND 14 DAYS The deceased was an excellent young man, and consequently very highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He died in communion with St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran church and expressed a desire "to depart and he with Christ." His mother, brothers and sisters, and other relatives, need not "sorrow even as others which have no hope." The Shenandoah Herald Woodstock, Virginia Wednesday, 3 November 1880 Page 2, Column 5 Chancery Suit instituted in 1879 COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Woodstock, Va., 1 November 1880 To Jonathan S. Crabill, Silas M. Funk and Louisa E. his wife, Benjamin Wotring and Maggie E. his wife, and Abraham Koontz and Mary F. his wife, COMPLAINTANTS and Joseph T. Kronck, Administrator of Jonas M. Crabill deceased, Thophannia Crabill, Noah Snarr, John W. McInturff Elias Crabill, Harrison Crabill, Samuel E. and Abraham Crabill Executors of David Crabill deceased, James M. Leary administrator of John Keller deceased, P. W. Magruder Administrator d. b. n. of W. W. Magruder deceased, and in his own right, G. W. Magruder, J. W. Magruder, and H. C. Magruder, John C. Keller, Unknown Stigel and Margaret his wife, Anne and J. W. Rhodes, Benjamin, Ann, and Mary Crabill (children of George K. Crabill), Samuel L. Crabill, Abraham Crabill, Jacob O. Crabill, Ale Rosenberger and Mary E. his wife, Mary Crabill (children of John H. Crabill, James, Sarah, and Elizabeth Crabill 9children of Joseph Crabill), Elisabeth Hawkins and the other personal representatives and heirs of William Crabill deceased whose names are unknown. You are hereby notified that I have fixed upon the 26th day of November next, between the hours of 6 o'clock am and 6 o'clock pm if fair, if not, on the next fair day thereafter (Sunday except) to take and settle at my office the accounts of Jonas M. Crabill late guardian of complainants. SECOND The accounts of Jonas M. Crabill's administrator taking as prima racia correct any settlement that said administrator may heretofore have made THIRD An account of the real estate of which said Jonas M. Crabill died seized and possessed, it's gross and annual value, what deposition has been made thereof and in whose possing the same now is FOURTH to ascertain and report the amount of the indebtedness, if any, of the said Jonas M. Crabill as Guardian aforesaid to the complainants and each of them, FIFTH The said commissioner shall report to the court any other matter he deems pertinent or that any party in interest may require, required to be taken by the decree of Shenandoah Circuit Court rendered on the 2nd day of September 1880 in a suit in chancery depending in said court between John S. Crabill et al COMPLAINTNATS and Jonas M. Crabill et al, DEFENDANTS and if from any cause the taking of said accounts shall not be commenced, or having been commenced should not be completed on that day, the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day, or from place to place, until the same are taken and completed. Given under my hand as Commissioner in chancery of the said court, at my office in said county the day and year first aforesaid. P. W. Magruder. ---------------------- The Shenandoah Herald Friday, 18 march 1904 Page 2, Column 3 TOMS BROOK Mrs. Elizabeth Crabill, widow of the late George K. Crabill, died last Monday aged 79 years. She had been a member of the Lutheran Church, for a number of years. Her funeral took place from the Junior Hall which was croweded by the large crowd in attendance. Mr. Kerby Crabill was called home Monday on account of the death of his grandmother Mrs. Crabill. Mrs. William Bartle of Broadway spent one day with her sister Mrs. George Crabill last week. ----------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong

Update to the List of Known Marriages of Children of George Keller and wife Catharine 1. Elizabeth Keller married 21 April 1806 to Cornelius Dysert 2. Rebecca Keller married 18 January 1812 to Gabriel Stickley 3. Sarah Keller married 14 December 1812 to John Kern 4. Catharine Keller married Abraham Crabill 5. Mary Keller married 6 March 1814 David Crabill 6. Hannah Keller married 13 June 1822 to Jacob Bushong 7. Rachel Keller married 18 June 1823 to Samuel Kronck 8. Susannah Keller married Samuel Brown ----------------------- Mary Keller married to David Crabill was deceased by November 1824 and left the following infant children: Joseph Crabill Elizabeth Crabill George Crabill William Crabill David Crabill Jr. ------------------------- The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Shenandoah County GREETINGS: You are hereby commanded to Summon Margaret {Catharine} Keller widow and relict of George Keller deceased, Jacob Keller, Abraham Crabill, John Keller Executor of the said George Keller Senior deceased, Samuel Keller, John Keller, Cornelius Dysert and Elizabeth his wife late Elizabeth Keller, Jacob Bushong and Hannah his wife late Hannah Keller, Samuel Kronck and Rachel his wife late Rachel Keller, Abraham Crabill and Catharine his wife late Catharine Keller, John Kern and Sarah his wife late Sarah Keller, Gabriel Stickley and Rebecca his wife late Rebecca Keller, Samuel Brown and Susanna his wife late Susanna Keller, and Joseph, Elizabeth, George, William and David Crabill Infant children and heirs of Mary Crabill deceased late Mary Keller, the said several defendants being the widow children heirs and legal representatives of George Keller deceased to appear before the Justice of our said county court, on the first Monday in December next at rules in the Clerk's office to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Robert Stephenson and this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of each and have then three this writ. Witness Philip Williams, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the 29 day of November 1824 and in the 49th year of the Commonwealth. P. Williams, CCSC ------------------------ By the time this summons was issued Gabriel Stickley and wife Rebecca Keller were living in Augusta County, VA and was summoned through the Augusta County Sheriff. ------------------------- December Court 1825 Shenandoah County Jacob Huddle {Hottel} and others against Jacob Keller et al In Chancery Ordered that Andrew Bushong, Isaac Dunnivan, and Andrew Copp, being first duly sworn to value the land and tenements of Jacob Keller an absent defendant within the county of Shenandoah and make report there of to the Court. P. Williams Pursuant to an order of the county court of Shenandoah dated December Court 1825, after being duly sworn for that purpose, we proceeded to value the lands and ten aments of Jacob Keller an absent defendant, in the county of Shenandoah and we do value the said land to the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars. Given under our hands this first day of March 1827 Andrew Bushong, his signature Isaac Dunnivan, his X mark Andrew Copp, his signature ----------------------- The property of Jacob Keller was sold on the courthouse steps 19 June 1827 and the buyer was David Crabill. -------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong

One more thing, the birth date of 1755 that we gave for George Keller was given to us by another researcher. I went back to see if I could find a source or something telling me this information came from, but since this was 16 years ago and I was a newbie at the time, (weren't we all at one time) I didn't write down where it came from. So with that said, disregard the birth date as it is NOT written in stone. Gloria

Vashenan Subscribers, We decided to put a little more information on the List about George Keller family of the 1820 Will. We read Wayland's account of the Kellers with much interest. You have to remember that the histories he wrote were oral history but according to Wayland some of the descendants of George Keller married to Barbara Ann Hottel lived in Augusta County and interestingly enough after the death of the father George Keller of the 1820 Will, some of HIS family is living in Augusta County. See below. I am only showing one family for now that of Gabriel Stickley and wife Rebecca Keller. --------------- Possibly the reason that we don't know the maiden name of George Keller's wife is because we can't see the forest for the trees. We found this marriage record and am wondering if this could possibly be them. Since at this point, I don't know all of the birth dates of the children of our George, I cannot say for certain, but my gut instinct tells me this may be them. Shenandoah County Virginia Marriages George Keller married 15 August 1790 to Christina Wilkins. (Could her full name be Catharine Christina Wilkins???? and George called her Catharine? The time frame is certainly correct) ----------------- We would like to say this about this census. In the 1820 census there is more than one George Keller in Shenandoah County so we looked at all of them. One living in Strasburg, one living near Mt. Pleasant closer to Toms Brook, and one living in Columbia Furnace, none of which fit our George Keller. He died the same year as the census but before this one was taken. However, the widow of George Keller of the 1820 Will IS found living in New Market, Virginia. Later some of the family moves to Augusta County and points West. Shenandoah County Virginia Minute Book 1816-1822 12 June 1820 Rachel Keller and Hannah Keller, orphans of George over 14 chose David Crabill as their Guardian. David Keller is appointed guardian of Barbara Keller orphan of George under 14. 1820 Federal Census: Virginia New Market, Shenandoah County Page 141 CATHARINE KELLER {Widow of George} 2 Males 16 and under 26 years of age {Two of the unmarried sons} 2 females 10 and under 16 years of age {Hannah & Barbara} 1 Female 16 and under 26 years of age {Rachel} 1 Female over 45 years of age (Widow Catharine Keller) Son John Keller is also living nearby so he was married. ------------------------ Known Marriages of the Children of George Keller and wife Catharine 1. Elizabeth Keller married 21 April 1806 to Cornelius Dysert/Dysart 2. Rebecca Keller married 18 January 1812 to Gabriel Stickley 3. Sarah Keller married 14 December 1812 to John Kern 4. Catharine Keller married Abraham Crabill (Not the Abraham from Strasburg as he married Rebecca Hottel) 5. Mary Keller married 6 March 1814 to David Crabill 6. Hannah Keller married 13 June 1822 to Jacob Bushong We do not know who these people married but we could speculate with possibilities on some. If anyone has any knowledge, please share! 7. John Keller There were three marriages within the time frame we are researching for possible wives. John Keller could have married Mary Wright in 1812, Margaret Snapp in 1818, or Dorothy Stickley in 1823. 8. Susannah Keller Could find absolutely nothing on her and she might have removed with others when the left the Valley and married somewhere else. Or she could have died after 1820 9. Samuel Keller Could find nothing on him either 10. Jacob Keller 11. Rachel Keller She could have married anther Jacob Bushong born 1811 and went to Fayette County, Ohio 12. Barbara Keller Could find nothing on her. ------------------------ Shenandoah County Virginia Marriages Gabriel Stickley and Rebecca Keller, Ward of Joshua Foltz/Fultz Married: 18 January 1812 1850 Federal Census: Virginia District Two and a Half, Augusta County Enumerated 16 August 1850 Page 369A'Lines 28-32, HH 717/717 Gabriel Stickley 58/Male/Blacksmith/VA Rebecca Stickley 57/Female/VA Martha Stickley 22/Female/VA Gabriel Stickley 19/Male/Blacksmith/VA Samuel Stickley 15/Male/VA ----------------------- Gabriel Stickley died in 1856, in Augusta County, VA ------------------------ 1860 Federal Census: Virginia North SubDivision, PO Burkes Mill, Augusta County Enumerated 16 September 1860 Page 255/1069 Lines 28-31, HH 1755/1760 Rebecca Stickley 67/Female/$1000-$400/VA Samuel Stickley 25/Male/Blacksmith/-----$130/VA Sarah A. Stickley 23/Female/VA Edward Stickley 4mos/Male/VA ----------------------- Next Door is Thomas Stickley, son of Gabriel and Rebecca Stickley 1860 Federal Census: Virginia North SubDivision, Augusta County Enumerated 16 September 1860 Page 255/1069 Lines 32-39, HH 1756/1761 Thomas Stickley 37/Male/Blacksmith/-----$500/VA Mary A. Stickley 29/Female/VA Mary M. Stickley 10/Female/AttendedSchool/VA Gabriel T. Stickley 9/Male/AttendedSchool/VA Charles A. Stickley 6/Male/VA Joseph F. Stickley 4/Male/VA Elizabeth Stickley 2/Female/VA Thomas S. Stickley 9mos/Male/VA ---------------------- 1870 Federal Census: Virginia 2nd District, PO Mt. Sidney, Augusta County Enumerated 16 July 1870 Page 290A Lines 30-32, HH 530/531 Rebecca Stickley 77/Female/White/KeepingHouse/$400/VA Sarah A. Stickley 34/Female/White/VA {Widow of Samuel Stickley} Edward M. Stickley 10/Male/White/AttendedSchool/VA {Son of Samuel and Sarah A. Stickley} --------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong

Chocy and Vashenan Subscribers, I am sending you this as more proof that the Andrew Bushong married to Elizabeth Calvert and still alive as a widower in the 1850 census in Shenandoah County, Virginia was born in Virginia and not Pennsylvania. The lineage goes: John and Elizabeth Bushong Andrew and Elizabeth Calvert Jacob and Hannah Keller Andrew and Mary Hisey You will see from this sketch which was written in 1888 when Andrew was still alive and both of his parents died with 12 years of this sketch, so this is probably accurate. Hannah did not die until 1887 so she might have even contributed the information. I'm sure they probably talked about Virginia a lot. The sketch states that both Andrew's father Jacob and his grandfather Andrew were both born in the Old Dominion (Virginia). Jacob Bushong married Hannah Keller 13 June 1822 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. The newspaper article states that they were married by Mr. Leidy, but the family Bible states they were married by Jacob Myers. The Woodstock Herald June 19, 1822 "Married on Thursday the 13th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Leidey, Mr. Jacob Bushong, to Miss Hannah Keller, --all of this county." ---------------- >From "Album and Biographical History of Hillsdale County" written in 1888, Pages 217-218: "ANDREW BUSHONG. While traveling through Hillsdale County, the biographical writers of this ALBUM met with but few active business men who are natives of the county. The vast majority of those who today are tilling the soil and raising stock, or are engaged in business or commercial enterprises, were born without the borders of this county. In presenting this sketch of the career of one of the leading men of Hillsdale County, and a gentleman who is thoroughly representative of its progressive element, we deem it our duty first to advert briefly to the life story of those from whom he derives his origin. Mr. Bushong was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1828, while his father, Jacob Bushong, was born in Shenandoah County, Va., and his grandfather, Andrew Bushong, was also, it is thought, born in the Old Dominion, and was of French ancestry; he followed the occupation of a farmer, and spent his entire life in that State. The father of our subject was reared on the farm in Virginia, and removed thence to Columbiana County, Ohio, where he was among the early settlers of Fairfield Township. He made the toilsome overland journey, bringing his wife with their two children and their worldly effects, their conveyance consisting of a pair of horses and one wagon, which constituted their sleeping apartments at night, while they cooked their food as their horses grazed by the wayside. Upon his arrival Jacob Bushong purchased a tract of timber land, and erecting a pioneer log cabin, he commenced at once to clear and improve a farm. He resided in this place thus employed until 1849, during which time our subject was born in the old log cabin; he then sold out, and accompanied by his wife and six children, started for Williams County. He again found himself a pioneer, and buying a tract of timber land in Jefferson Township, he repeated his experience of pioneer life. On this far, however, twenty acres of land were partially cleared and the regulation log cabin was already built. He found ample room for improvement, however, and lived to see the desire of his heart accomplished, namely, a good farm with suitable buildings and appliances to leave to his children, whom he had fitted not only by giving them such education as the facilities of the day afforded, but by imparting to them those practical lessons which can be learned only in the school of experience. In 1876 he was called to "that land from whose bourne no traveler returns." The mother of our subject, who in her girlhood was Hannah Keller, was born in Shenandoah County, Va. of German ancestry, and surviving her husband several years, died at the home of our subject in 1887, at the advanced age of eighty-one years. Andrew Bushong remained at home with his parents, spending his boyhood in the manner common to the sons of pioneers, until seventeen years of age, when he engaged to learn the potter's trade, and after his marriage he started a pottery on his father's farm, which he carried on five years. He then worked at the carpenter's trade for a period of five years, after which he rented land in Williams County, Ohio, which he operated until about 1863. In September of that year he enlisted in Company F, 182d Ohio Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He went with his regiment to Tennessee, and was on duty principally in that State. He was mustered out with his regiment in July 1865, and receiving his honorable discharge returned to this county and located on his present farm in Amboy Township. The land was still in a state of nature, covered with a growth of heavy timber, and he put upon it a log house, and set to work with a will about its improvement and cultivation. His indomitable industry and perseverance, coupled with his good judgment and frugality, have already borne their legitimate fruit, and he is now in possession of a property which compares favorably with the best in this township. Our subject was united in marriage, Jan. 7, 1852, with Miss Mary Hisey, and to them were born the following children: Elizabeth F., Joseph William, Jacob D., George E., John H., Isabelle, Emma Isadore and Dalla May. Mrs. Bushong was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 17, 1828, while her father, Joseph Hisey, was born in Shenandoah County, Va., and removing to Columbiana County, Ohio was among its pioneer settlers. In 1837 he removed to Richland County, and purchasing a farm, engaged in its improvement, and resided there until his death in 1846. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Altaffer, was born in Virginia, and was the daughter of George Altaffer. After the death of her husband Mrs. Hisey removed to Williams County, Ohio, and settled in Jefferson Township, upon a tract of land which he had purchased, and there she resided until her decease. Mr. Bushong is a public-spirited man, and is well informed on the topics of the day, though his devotion to his farm and family, and his unostentatious disposition, prevent him from taking an active part in public affairs. In politics his sympathies are with the Republican party." --------------------------- THE BRYAN PRESS Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, Thursday, January 14, 1875 DEATHS "BUSHONG--On the 8th day of January A. D. 1875, at his residence in Jefferson Township, Jacob Bushong, aged 77 years 9 months and 25 days. The deceased was born in Shenandoah County, Va., on the 18th day of March, 1797-became a resident of Williams County in May 1849. He had been suffering from Paralysis, for several years, and in the beginning of November last, was attacked with the third stroke of that dread disease, which left him entirely helpless and finally ended his life. His last days were attended with pain and anguish almost unendenable until death kindly released him from his sufferings. He died in the blessed hope of life eternal, through the mediation of a risen Redeemer." M. --------------------------- THE BRYAN DEMOCRAT Thursday, June 16, 1887 and THE BRYAN PRESS Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, June 16, 1887 DIED BUSHONG--On the 12th day of June 1887, at her residence in Jefferson township, Williams county, Ohio, Hannah Bushong, relict of Jacob Bushong, aged 81 years, 5 months, 28 days. Mother Bushong was born Dec. 14, 1805 in Shenandoah County, Va. She resided there until the year 1825, when, with her husband, she removed to Columbiana county, Ohio, and from thence in the year 1849, they came to Williams county, where they both lived until Death claimed them, the husband having died in 1875, and the wife and mother as above stated. The day of her burial, June 13th, was the 65th anniversary of her wedding. She filled, in the best and truest sense, everything comprehended in the term, "a christian mother," and died leaving behind her the blessed memory of a long life of kindness, gentleness, and good deeds." --------------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong

Vashenan Subscribers, At this point, I will rest my case. I have more but hopefully this will do it. I will be interested in any thoughts from researchers. Thanks, Gloria ----------------- Shenandoah Herald newspaper 23 November 1871 "On application of A. S. Hottle, ....and others for changing the road leading from the Valley turnpike to A. S. Hottle's Mill at a point near Bushong's big spring on Toms Brook, through the lands of John Jacob and Isaac Bushong.". ----------------- Marriage Record Shenandoah County Virginia Sarah Bushong and John Jacobs 3 October 1832 Their Tombstones dates in Fauber Jacobs Cemetery Read: John Jacobs Born: 16 June 1808, Virginia Died: 21 August 1875, near Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia Burial: Fauber Jacobs Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia Sarah Jacobs (Bushong) Born; 23 September 1807,Shenandoah County, Virginia Died: 6 December 1886, near Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia Wife of John Daughter of Andrew Bushong Burial: Fauber Jacobs Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia Their Daughter: Mary Magdalena Jacobs Born: 26 April 1841, Shenandoah County, Virginia Died: 15 February 1859, Shenandoah County, Virginia D/O John and Sarah Jacobs Burial: Fauber Jacobs Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia ---------------- 1850 Federal Census: Virginia 58th District, Shenandoah County Enumerated 20 August 1850 Page 61 Lines 2-9, HH 867/871 John Jacobs 41/Male/Farmer/$3000/VA Sarah Jacobs 41/Female/VA Elizabeth Jacobs 17/Female/VA Mary M. Jacobs 9/Female/VA Jacob Jacobs 78/Male/VA Daniel Jacobs 66/Male/VA Matilda Proctor 29/Female/VA Henry H. Snapp 24/Male/Clerk/VA (Nephew. He is the son of Sarah's sister Margaret) ----------------- 1860 Federal Census: Virginia Toms Brook District, Shenandoah County Enumerated 25 November 1860 Page 836 Lines 29-33, HH 1958/1956 John Jacobs 52/Male/Farmer/$4400-$743/VA Sarah Jacobs 50/Female/VA Elizabeth Jacobs 28/Female/VA Philip Fauver 25/Male/FarmHand/VA Daniel Jacobs 73/Male/VA ------------------ 1870 Federal Census: Virginia Johnson Township, PO Edinburg, Shenandoah County Enumerated 3 September 1870 Page 697A Lines 28-33, HH 239/219 John Jacobs 63/Male/White/Farmer/$2500-$225/VA Sarah Jacobs 60/Female/White/KeepsHouse/VA Elizabeth Fauver 34/Female/White/VA Henry Fauver 33/Male/White/DoesFarmWork/VA William I. Fauver 4/Male/White/VA John H. Fauver 2/Male/Whtie/VA ------------------- 1880 Federal Census: Virginia Johnston Township, Ed 85, Shenandoah County Enumerted 12 June 1880 Page 404A Lines 8-12, HH 152/155 Phillip Fauber White/Male/44/Married/Famre/VA/VA/VA Elizabeth Fauber White/Female/46/Wife/KeepingHouse/VA/VA/VA William I. Fauber White/Male/14/Son/AtHome/AttendedSchool/VA John H. Fauber Whtie/Male/11/Son/ATHome/AttendedSchool/VA Sarah Jacobs White/Female/70/MotherInLaw/Widowed/AtHome/VA/VA/VA ----------------- Elizabeth Jacobs Born: 25 July 1833, Shenandoah County, Virginia Married: 16 September 1858 to Phillip Henry Fauber She died 12 May 1890, Shenandoah County, Virginia Burial: Fauber Jacob Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia ------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong

The Hottel and Bushongs were still marrying in to each other's families as late as 1860-70's. in the Valley. The death certificate is for Elizabeth Verona Bushong, daughter of Jacob Bushong Brinker and Catherine Ann Hottel. ------------------------------------------ Source: LDS site Ohio Death Records - 1908 - 1953 Note: These are not submitted by researchers but are the actual records located at the courthouses. Ohio Death Certificate # 27818 Name: Elizabeth Venora Bushong Born: 11 June 1872, Virginia Died: 6 April 1918, Liberty, Seneca County, Ohio Aged: 45 yrs 9 mos 24 days Female, White, Married Burial: 8 April 1918, Old Fort Cemetery {Not sure of location} Father: Jacob Brinker born Virginia {Jacob Bushong Brinker} Mother: Catherine Hottle born Virginia {Catharine Ann Hottel} Informant: Mr. Bushong, Maple Grove, Ohio ----------------------- Note: Elizabeth Venora Bushong was the wife of Alfred F. Bushong, s/o Mark A. Bushong and Fanny Coffman of Shenandoah County, Virginia. Alfred is in the 1920 census in Seneca County listed as a laborer in the quarry. Her father Jacob Bushong Brinker was the son of William Brinker and Lucy Bushong. Her grandmother Lucy Bushong was the daughter of John Bushong and Magdalena Bauserman. The Lineage all of Shenandoah County, Virginia: John Bushong and Magdalena Bauserman Lucy Bushong and William Brinker Jacob Bushong Brinker and Catharine Ann Hottel Elizabeth Venora Brinker and Alfred F. Bushong ----------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Bushong