Herman Groethausen

3 Bill and Susan Davidson,
. Bill and Susan Davidson descendants of Josephine Wilson and Bertras Midcap

9 Janice Hunt Slutz, Descendants of John Hunt (Family Tree Maker descendant report, Janice Hunt Slutz, 15 October 2003).

11 Roane County WV Marriages 1856 - 1919 (published by Wes Cochran.) William J Kerby age 35 born in VA living in Marshall Co VA son of Peter &
Sophena married Mary E Vandal age 19 born in Jackson Co, VA, living in Roane
d/o John B and Zernah - marriage date is May 11 1859.

William A Greathouse age 28 born in Jackson Co VA, living in Roane son of
William H and Nancy married Mary E Kerby age 28, widow, born in Kanawha Co
VA, living in Roane daughter of John & Zeniah Vandal 26 March 1868

13 Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005).

22 (United states National Archives, Washington, D. C.), District 39 and a helf, Monroe County, Virginia.

25 (United States Archives, Washington D.C.), Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.

28 Marriage Record Roane Co., West Virginia, states James or Jacob H. Argabrite.

30 Tombstone, Blakeslee - West Buffalo Cemetery,,Ohio. Father
Charles F. Greathouse
1874-1947.

32 (United States Archives, Washington D.C.), Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

34 Richard F. Legg, Kanawha County Marriages 1788-1953 (Elkview, West Virginia, Nov 1986), James Gratehouse and Nancy Ashley marriage, page ?, Kanawha County, (West) Virginia Early Marriage Record 1788-1893.
Groom: Gratehouse, James; Bride: Ashley, Nancy; Date: 11 Jul 1837; Minister: B. Cook.

39 (Sedan Times-Star 12 January 2005). MRS. ANNA M. WILCOX

WINFIELD - Anna Mae Frances (Greathouse) Odell Wilcox, age 90, of Winfiel d, Kan., died Tuesday, Jan. 4,2005, at the William Newton Hospital in Winf ield, Kan.
She was born May 13, 1914 near Wauneta in Chautauqua County. Her parents w ere Virgil A. and Lucy (Jones) Greathouse. She had three sisters and a bro ther, who preceded her in death. Her mother died in 1919 and her sister, V ernie, raised her from 1921, until graduating from high school.
She attended Cedar Vale schools, graduating from high school in 1933. S he then attended and graduated from Wm. Newton Hospital School of Nursi ng in 1936 as a Registered Nurse. She worked as an RN in New York City f or one and a half years. She returned to Kansas and worked as a nurse at B oeing in Wichita during the War. She went to work for Wm. Newton Hospit al in 1946, serving as OB supervisor and later as Director of Nursing. S he worked for 10 years as an office nurse, from 1959-69 for Dr. A. Y. Wel ls in Winfield and then returned to Wm. Newton Hospital and retired the fi rst time in 1983 and the second time in 1986.
She married Sherman S. Odell Nov. 3, 1940. He died in a car accident in 19 49. She married Robert E. Wilcox Dec. 26, 1950 and he preceded her in dea th March 4, 1998.
After retirement, she served as Director of Volunteer services for Wm. New ton for several years. She was a member of the Kansas Nursing Associatio n, PEO Chapter, American Cancer Society Cowley County Chapter and Rea ch to Recovery. She was one of the founders of the Cowley County Hospic e, started Lamaze birthing classes, started a Cancer Support Group, helpi ng person with cancer and survivors and was a cancer survivor herself.
Anna Mae was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was very acti ve. She taught Laotian Sunday School classes and served on two mission tri ps to Haiti in 1970 and 1980, where the group helped build a hospital/clin ic. For many years, she collected medical supplies and rewrapped and packa ged those and sent to the mission fields.
Her hobbies were sewing, known for making bereavement bears for families t hat had experienced a death in their family, painting, collecting antiqu es and helping remodel her home.
She is survived by two sons, Robert "Bob" Odell and wife, Jody, Winfiel d, Kan. and Robert K. Wilcox and wife, Mary, Ft. Worth, Texas, eight grand children, 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Services were held on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the First Baptist Chur ch in Winfield, Kan. Interment was held in the Highland Cemetery in Winfie ld.
Memorials have been established with the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 20 6A E. 9th, Winfield, KS 67156, Winfield First Baptist Church and Wm. Newt on Hospital Nursing Scholarship.
. contributed by Patti Lelack Hutterli

42 Funeral Card of Thanks for V. A. Greathouse. Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our father and grandfather, V.A. Greathouse. Also for the many beautiful flowers - Virgil Greathouse, Mrs. Mildred Young and family, Mrs. Anna Mae Odell and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Foster and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Palmer and family.

. Contributed by Patty LaLack Hutterli

43 West Virginia, Roane County, 1870 U.S. Census, population schedule (Spencer, West Virginia, Roane County Historical Society, .), Isaac Greathouse household. Spencer District, page 6-109, dwelling 65, family 66.

47 Brøderbund Software, Inc, World Family Tree Vol. 5, Ed. 1 (Release date: August 22, 1996), Tree #1821.

51 Kentucky: A History of the State (Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 1885 Hancock Co.
).

63 (United States Federal Archive, Washington D. C.), Harper, Roane County, West Virginia.

66 Certificate of Death for Elsie Lee Collins
(State of Oregon, Department of Health, Department of Human Resources, Vital Records Unit).

70 Obituary Mildred May Greathouse. Mildred Greathouse WICHITA - Mildred May Greathouse, 81, of Wichita, formerly of Severy, died Feb. 11, 1999, at the Kansas Masonic Home.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Twin Grove Cemetery at Severy. Pastor Jerry Graber will officiate.
A memorial has been established with the Kansas Masonic Home. Contributions can be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

Greathouse was born Jan. 7, 1918, on a farm between Severy and Howard, to Harold and Bertha May (McLean) Hughes. She attended rural schools and Piedmont High School.

During World War II she was employed at Boeing Aircraft Co. in Wichita. She made her home with her parents most of her life.

In 1972 she married Virgil Greathouse, and they lived in Sedan until his death in 1973. Greathouse lived in Arkansas City and Winfield before entering the Kansas Masonic Home on April 24, 1991.

Survivors include her cousins, Neola Miller and Verlan Dean, both of Eureka, Cecil James, Tucson, Ariz., and Harold McLean, Piedmont. Mildred Greathouse WICHITA - Mildred May Greathouse, 81, of Wichita, formerly of Severy, died Feb. 11, 1999, at the Kansas Masonic Home.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Twin Grove Cemetery at Severy. Pastor Jerry Graber will officiate.

A memorial has been established with the Kansas Masonic Home. Contributions can be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

Greathouse was born Jan. 7, 1918, on a farm between Severy and Howard, to Harold and Bertha May (McLean) Hughes. She attended rural schools and Piedmont High School.

During World War II she was employed at Boeing Aircraft Co. in Wichita. She made her home with her parents most of her life.

In 1972 she married Virgil Greathouse, and they lived in Sedan until his death in 1973. Greathouse lived in Arkansas City and Winfield before entering the Kansas Masonic Home on April 24, 1991.

Survivors include her cousins, Neola Miller and Verlan Dean, both of Eureka, Cecil James, Tucson, Ariz., and Harold McLean, Piedmont. contributed by Patti Lalack Hutterli

78 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.88917.90.

79 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.57494.42.

81 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.88944.25.

82 Ross Laird, Brunswick Records: A Discography of Recordings, 1916-1931 (Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, Brunswick Radio Corporation
Published by Greenwood Publishing Group, 2001
ISBN 0313318689, 9780313318689
), page 1081.

85 Effie Leveary Webb - Family Data in Greathouse Family Bible, The Holy Bible (London, Edinburgh, New York: Eyre and Spottiswoode, circa 1878.)

86 Household of William Tucker census Smithfield District, Roane County, WV 11 June 1900
.

93 The Weekly Bulletin, Death Related Newspaper Articles From The Weekly Bulletin, Roane County, West Virginia, 1882 - 1897 (Spencer, West Virginia: The Weekly Bulletin, 1882 -1897.)

95 Ibid, page 37, page 40. 17 November 1897

Uncle "Ned" Greathouse, one of the oldest citizens of the county died on last Sunday at Linden at the ripe old age of 90 years. The remains were brought here and buried in the Spencer Cemetery on Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. J. Harris of M.P. Church. A more extended notice will appear next week.

24 November 1897
AN OLD PIONEER GONE

Edward Greathouse, born Nov. 17, 1807 (?); died Nov. 12, 1897.

John Greathouse, father of Edward, left Harrison county at the beginning of the present century came to what is now Roane county, settling a short distance below Spencer on Spring Creek near where John Walsh now lives. Here in this almost unbroken wilderness the boy, Edward, was born and grew to manhood. His father's home was one of hospitality and good will. All travelers might shelter under his roof and be fed from his table without thought of a charge. All denominations worshipped at their home, for churches there were none, and the congregations were always pressed to remain for meals. "Uncle Ned" as he was familiarly known grew up with the impress of his surrounding stamped in his character. Genial, generous and honest; no charge to the contrary was ever made; but all who knew respected him.

In 1833 he was married to Elizabeth Blosser. Of this union 14 children were born, most of whom are still living and known to BULLETIN readers.

He was for many years a member of the M.P. Church but in later years moved to Linden and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. G. W. Webb. Here he became a member of the Baptist church and died in its fellowship. Peace to his ashes.

. There is a conflict with the date of death in these two articles from "The Weekly Bulletin".

The first article was printed in the Wednesday, 17 November 1897 edition of "The Weekly Bulletin". This article states that Uncle "Ned" died on last Sunday which would have been 14 November 1897. It also states that he was buried on Monday, which would have been 15 November 1897.

The second article of the more extended notice of Uncle Ned's death, actually states that he died on 12 November 1897, which would have been the previous Friday.

96 Photocopy from pension application records, Application for land grant for War of 1812 Service for John Sr Greathouse.

97 Roane Co WV handwritten document, Copy of Estate Settlement for John Sr Greathouse.

98 Greathouse, John Murray "A Partial History of the Greathouse Family in America" #7 in Bull. Series pub by the Washington Co AR Histor.l Society 1954.

100 Mylott, James P, A Measure of Prosperity A History of Roane Co (1984 Mountain State Press, Charleston, WV), page i Prologue "Background to Settlement: 1795-1850."

101 Death Certificate Elsie Lee Greathouse. According to Elsie's death certificate, she had worked as a seamstress. Her address at the time was Star RT. 900 on Gales Creek, Oregon. The certificate states that she died at Forest Grove Community Hospital; in Forest Grove, and was buried in Forest View Cemetery in Forest Grove, Oregon. Causes of death were sepsis, pneumonia, and CVA. Certificate also states that Elsie had arthritis and had been non-ambulatory before her death.
. contribute by Patti Lelack Hutterli

105 Roane County Historical Society, Roane County G Births: Birth Records of Roane County, West Virginia (Spencer, West Virginia, Roane County Historical Society.-), page 97.

109 Obituary LaVerna Belle Walking. LaVerna's funeral notice -contributed by Patti Lalack Hutterli: From the Modesto Bee
Walkling Funeral Will Be Held On Monday

Funeral services for LaVerna Belle Walkling, 79, will be conducted at 3:30 PM Monday at the Salas Brothers-Moore Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Walkling died Thursday after an extended illness. She had been a Modesto resident eight years and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She was the wife of Orlando Walkling of Modesto. Sherman Cannon will officiate at the services.

110 (Modesto Bee, Modesto,,California). Contributed by Pati Lalack Hutterli, January 2008

111 WWII Enlistment Records 1936-1948. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

Virgil O Walkling
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State: Oklahoma
County or City: Noble

Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Perry
Branch: Field Artillery
Branch Code: Field Artillery
Grade: Sergeant
Grade Code: Sergeant
Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Me
Source: National Guard

Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Engineering Aide (Designated Field) or Sales Clerk
Marital Status: Married
Height: 70
Weight: 180
. contributed by Patti Lalake Hutterli

112 Roane County Historical Society, Roane County G Births: Birth Records of Roane County, West Virginia (Spencer, West Virginia, Roane County Historical Society.-).

115 Roane County Historical Society, Roane County G Births: Birth Records of Roane County, West Virginia (Spencer, West Virginia, Roane County Historical Society.-), page 100.

123 IGI (http://www.familysearch.org maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints), Batch Number: 7634814 Sheet: 33 Source Call No.: 1058841.

124 U.S. Social Security Administration, Broderbund Family Archive (R) (Submitted by: Janice Hunt Slutz), #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S.

127 Trinity Lutheran Church Records Vol. 1, p. 231, Jacob Groethaus, a bachelor from Tulpehocken and Christianity Van Huse, a single person also from there.

128 Translated and edited by Fritz Braun and Frederick S. Weiser, Penn. German Society, Vol. VII,ABC und Ramen-Buchlein fur kinder. Breiningsville, Penn. 1973. Marriages performed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1748-1767, p. 232, no. 36 (Louise Johnson has a copy of this page). Jacob Groethaus, a bachelor from Tupehocken, and Christianity Van Huse, a single person also from there, both Lutheran, married by a license August 12, 1749.
.

130 (United States Archives, Washington D.C.), Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

132 (United States Archives, Washington D.C.), Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

133 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

136 (United States Archives, Washington D. C.), Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 257, Family 257.

142 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.57243.32.

143 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.57349.55.

144 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.57421.54.

145 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.57437.75.

146 Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 21, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.57443.57.

150 (United States Archives, Washington D.C.), Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

151 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

152 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

153 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

154 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

155 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

156 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

157 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

158 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

159 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

160 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

161 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

162 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

163 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

164 Ibid, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. page 34, Supervisors District 2, Enumeration District 124
Household 256, Family 256
.

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