Herman Groethausen Family

James McDade (Abt 1749-1833)

Rachel Tanner (Abt 1760-Bef 1825)

John Greathouse Sr. (1778-1866)

Sarah McDade (1783-1863)

Edward "Ned" Greathouse (1807-1897)

 

Family Links Spouses/Children: Matilda Blosser John M. Greathouse+ Isabelle Greathouse+ Henry Greathouse+ Robert C. Greathouse Isaac Benjamin Greathouse+ Samuel Greathouse+ Jane S. Greathouse+ James K. Greathouse+ Edward Greathouse Mary Greathouse Mahala Greathouse+ Irvin Marion Greathouse+ Edward "Ned" Greathouse Born: 17 Nov 1807, , Harrison County, Virginia Marriage: Matilda Blosser on 31 Dec 1833 in , Jackson County, West Virginia Died: 12 Nov 1897, Linden, Roane County, West Virginia at age 89 1 Buried: 15 Nov 1897, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia 2    Other names for Ned were Ned Greathouse 2 and Neddie Greathouse.   Notes: éInformation from Fran Daniels gives birth 17 Nov 1803. Pat Greathouse shows birth at Wirt Co. VA. 17 Nov 1807 then may be 1809 as census show age 41 in 1850. d. 13 Nov 1896 They had 12 children. Source: The Weekly Bulletin, Roan County, WV via Carol Board. Obituary: He was for many years a member of the M.P. Church but 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. He had 14 children. Source: 1850 census Wirt Co., WV (VA) HH#355/355 lists: Edward Greathouse 41 farmer 200. VA; Matilda 36; Isabel 16; John M. 14; Henry 11; Robert 10; Isaac 9; Samuel 7; Jane S. 5; James 3.   Details of his life include: Alt birth: 17 Nov 1807, , Wirt County, Virginia. Alt birth: 17 Nov 1807, , Wood County, Virginia. Alt Death: 14 Nov 1897, Linden, Roane County, West Virginia. 3 His obituary was published on 17 Nov 1897 in Linden, Roane County, West Virginia. 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. 2 His obituary was published on 24 Nov 1897 in Linden, Roane County, West Virginia. 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. 2 Ned married Matilda Blosser, daughter of Henry Blosser and Isabelle Stewart, on 31 Dec 1833 in , Jackson County, West Virginia. (Matilda Blosser was born on 20 Feb 1816 in , Jackson County, Virginia and died on 10 Apr 1895 in Linden, Roane County, West Virginia.)   Items of intrest in their marriage include: Alt Marriage: 31 Dec 1833, , Jackson County, Virginia.

Sources

1 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.), page 37.

2 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.).

3 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.), 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.