DESCENDANTS OF JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

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                           Don Norman

 

1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    John MacDonnoh Hershberger was born in Germany in 1814 and came

to America with his parents. He died in Roane County VA (WV) October 5, 1851.  He married Elizabeth “Betty” Kelly April 16, 1848.  Elizabeth, a daughter of Peter Conway and Mary (Woodside) Kelly, was born in Fauquier County VA December 26, 1825. 1827 and died in Roane County WV February 2, 1917.  After John died, Elizabeth married William Bailey Ferrell.

 

Children of John MacDonnoh and Elizabeth “Betty” (Kelly) Hershberger.

 

  2.  (1). William Lewis           b. Apr 16 1848

          m. Margaret Steele

 

  3.  (2). Joseph Peter            b.        1851

         m. Carrie Chapman

 

  4.  (3). John McDonough          b.        1852

 

 

2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

William Lewis Hersberger, a son of John MacDonnoh and Elizabeth “Betty” (Kelly) Hershberger, was born April 16, 1848. He married Margaret Steele. Margaret, a daughter of Hawkins and Catharine Steele, was born in Roane County VA (WV) about 1846.

 

Known child of William Lewis and Margaret (Steele) Hershberger.

 

  5.  (1). Kester Singleton    b. Jan 27 1869   d. May   1964

         m. Elizabeth Jane Looney

         m. Edna Miller

 

3.JOSEPH PETER HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Joseph Peter Hershberger, a son of John MacDonnoh and Elizabeth “Betty” (Kelly) Hershberger, was born in Mason County VA (WV) in Roane County VA (WV) about 1851.  He married Carrie Chapman.  Carrie, a daughter of Henry and Nancy W. (Chapman) was born in 1853.

    Joseph's parents came to Roane County VA (WV) before 1850.

 

Children of Joseph Peter and Carrie (Chapman) Hershberger.

 

  6.  (1). Clarence                b.       1872

         m.Mary Drake

 

  7.  (2). Annie

         m.Clark Looney

 

  8.  (3). Mollie

 

 

5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Kester Singleton Hershberger, a son of William Lewis and Margaret (Steele) Hershberger, was born in Roane County WV Janaury 27, 1869. He married Elizabeth Jane Looney. They divorced and Kester married Edna Miller. Elizabeth married a Lynch.

 

Children of Kester Singleton and Elizabeth Jane (Looney) Hershberger.

 

  9.  (1). Lon                      b. Dec  4 1896    d. Apr 1982

 

 10.  (2). William Peter            b. Dec 12 1898    d. Nov 21 1974

          m. Lois Carrie Samples Sep 18 1921

 

11.        (3). Laura

 

12.        (4). Winifred

 

13.        (5). Hettie.

 

Children of Kester Singleton and Edna (Miller) Hershberger.

 

 14.  (1). Paul

 

 15.  (2). Frank

 

 16.  (3). Harley

 

 17.  (4). Billy Ray

 

 18.  (5). Opie

 

 19.  (6). Ruth

   m. Sam Vineyard

 

 20.  (7). Pauline

         m. ------ Jones

 

6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN

MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Clarence Hershberger, a son of Joseph Peter and Carrie (Chapman) Hershberger, was born in Roane County WV in 1872.  He married Mary Drake.  Mary, a daughter of Harvey and Nancy (Webb) Drake,  was born in 1866 and died in 1917.

 

Children of Clarence and Mary (Drake) Hershberger.

 

 21.  (1). Aubra

         m.Effie B. Boggs

 

 22.  (2). Dale

         m.Eupha M. Boggs

 

 23.  (3). Brooks

         m.Ava C. Boggs

 

 

 

10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

William Peter “Bill” Hershberger, a son of Kester Singleton and Elizabeth Jane (Looney) Hershberger, was born in Roane County WV December 19, 1898 and died in Clay County WV November 21, 1974. He married Lois Carrie Samples September 18, 1921. Lois, a daughter Bratton M. and Eliza (Samples) Samples, was born October 2, 1903 in Clay County WV and died there in 1954.

      Bill was ordained at Millstone Church, In Hoggsett, WV August 18, 1951, and ministered at Laurel Church of Christ, Laurel, WV. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger in the Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV January 6, 1954.

      After Lois' death, William married Goldie (Dorsey) Sizemore. Goldie was born in January 12, 1906, and died in May 6, 1987.

 

Children of William Peter and Lois Carrie  (Samples) Hershberger.

 

 24.  (1). Juanita Bethel                 b. Aug 31 1923

         m. Addie Eugene McClanahan

 

 25.  (2). Blanche Eliza                  b. Jul 28 1925

         m.---- Lanham

 

 26.  (3). Earl Bratton                   b. May  4 1927   d.Feb  3 1999

         m. Ruby Dotson

         m. Arlene (Boggs) Hughes

 

 27.  (4). Billy Basil                    b. Feb 27 1930

         m. Virginia Mae Groves Jul 30 1948

 

 28.  (5). Lola Lucille                   b. Jan 21 1933               

         m. John Albert Conrad Jr. Apr 8 1960, Dec 12 1961

         m. James Melbourne Doss

 

 29.  (6). Lucy Lois                      b. Jan 21 1933    d. Mar  5 1933

 

 

 30.  (7). Betty Jean                           b. Jul  8 1937

         m. Roy Edward Groves Feb 17 1955

 

 31.  (8). Fredrick Howard                b. Feb  9 1945

         m. Shelia Ann White

 

 32.  (9). Robert Eugene                  b. Nov 20 1946

         m. Linda Fitzgerald

 

 

21.AUBRA HERSHBERGER     6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER

HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Aubra Hershberger, a son of Clarence and Mary (Drake)

Hershberger, was born about 1894.  He married Effie B. Boggs.

Effie was a daughter of Isaiah Welch and Phoebe (Holland) Boggs.

 

Children of Aubra and Effie B. (Boggs) Hershberger.

 

 33.  (1). Irene Elizabeth

         m.Jack D. Garrett

 

 34.  (2). Marie

         m.Frank B. Atkins

 

 

22.DALE HERSHBERGER     6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER

HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Dale Hershberger, a son of Clarence and Mary (Drake) Hershberger, was born about 1896.  He married Eupha M. Boggs. Eupha was a daughter of Isaiah Welch and Phoebe (Holland) Boggs.

 

Children of Dale and Eupha M. (Boggs) Hershberger.

 

 35.  (1). Madlyn Elizabeth

         m.Loman Garrett

 

 36.  (2). Imogene

 

 37.  (3). Dale Jr.

         m.Georgia Vineyard

 

 

24.JUANITA BETHEL HERSHBERGER  10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Juanita Bethel Hershberger, a daughter of William Peter and Lois Carrie  (Samples) Hershberger, was born August 31, 1923. She married Addie Eugene McClanahan. He was born December 10, 1924 and died December 1, 1975.

 

Child of Juanita Bethel Hershberger and William Hale Sears.

 

  38.  (1). William Hale                        b. Jan 30 1943    d.Dec 3 1999

         m. Carol Lee Stratton (divorced)

        m. Roseanna Laws

 

26.EARL BRATTON HERSHBERGER   10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Earl Bratton Hershberger, a son of William Peter and Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger, was born in Clay County WV May 4, 1927 and died February 3, 1999. He married Ruby Dotson. His second wife was Arlene (Boggs) Hughes. Arlene was the widow of Burl Hughes. She was born April 22, 1920 and died August 28, 1993.

 

Child of Earl Bratton and Ruby (Dotson) Hershberger.

 

 39.  (1). Golda Lynn

         m. Archie Williams

 

Children of Burl and Arlene (Boggs) Hughes.

 (Step children of Earl Bratton Hershberger.)

 

 40.  (1). Helen

          m.?

          m.?

          m. Kenny Carr

 

41.        (2). James

     m. Brenda James

 

 42.  (3). Hollie

 

 43.  (4). Cargel                         b.        1943   d.       1970

 

 

27.BILLY BASIL HERSHBERGER   10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Billy Basil Hershberger, a son of William Peter and Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger, was born in Clay County WV February 27, 1930. He married Virginia Mae Groves July 30, 1948.  Virginia, a daughter of Vernon Ray and Nora Belle (Justice) Groves, was born April 15, 1930.

 

Children of Billy Basil and Virginia Mae (Groves) Hershberger.

 

 43.  (1). Judy Carol                     b. Sep 21 1949

         m. Arthur Blaine Dobbins Mar 15 1968

 

 44.  (2). Susan Louise                  b. 05/31/1

         m. Jesse Emery Poling Sep 26 1970

 

 45.  (3). David Wayne                   b. Jan 14 1957  d. Feb 26 1989

         m. Sue Beirne

 

 

28.LOLA LUCILLE HERSHBERGER  10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Lola Lucille Hershberger, a daughter of William Peter and Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger, was born January 21, 1933 and died December 31, 1985. Ahe married John Albert Conrad Jr. April 8, 1960. They divorced and were married again December 12 1961. They divorced again November 19. 1971 and Lola married James Melbourne Doss.

      John Albert Conrad Jr., a son of John Albert and Dollie Tressie “Teresa” (Stout, Conrad, was born March 18, 1927 and died October 1, 1981.

 

Children of John Albert Jr. and Lola Lucille (Hershberger) Conrad.

 

 46.  (1). Valerie Sue                    b. Mar 10 1950

         m. Richard William Ahart Jan 21 1968

 

 47.  (2). Sonja Faye                     b. Jan 28 1955

         m. Ronald Starcher 

 

 48.  (3). Daughter                       still born 1956

 

 49.  (4). James Michael                  b. Oct 23 1957    d. Jan  8 1958

 

 50.  (5). Connie Laverne                 b. Dec 16 1958

         m. Frank Lewis Kerr Jr. Aug 2 1975

 

  51.  (6). Vera Jo                        b. Feb  8 1960

         m. John Michael Knupp May 10 1980

         m. Eugene Perry Beasley Sep 27 1986

 

 52.  (7). Jeffrey Allen                  b. Jan 12 1964

        m. Kelly Marie Salisbury Moore 

 

30.BETTY JEAN HERSHBERGER  10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Betty Jean Hershberger, a daughter of William Peter and Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger, was born in Clay County WV July 8, 1937. She married Roy Edward Groves February 17, 1955. Roy, a son of Vernon Ray and Nora Belle (Justice) Groves, was born March 25, 1932.

 

Children of Roy Edward and Betty Jean (Hershberger) Groves.

 

 53.  (1). Teresa Carrie                  b. Oct 12 1955

         m. Preston Morgan Fitzwater Mar 29 1972

 

 54.  (2). Roy Edward II                  b. Aug 24 1957

         m. Rita Kay McLaughlin (divorced)

         m. Teresa Ann Alderman Aliff Jul 15 1995

 

 55.  (3). Jonathon Edward                b. Oct 30 1976

 

 

31.FREDERICK HOWARD HERSHNERGER  10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

Frederick Howard Hershberger, a son of William Peter and Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger, was born February 9, 1945. He married Shelia Ann White. Shelia, a daughter of Warren Roy and Mary Virginia (Goodwin) White, was born September 18, 1947.

 

Child of Frederick Howard and Sehlia Ann (White) Hershberger.

 

 55.  (1). Virginia Kerri           b. May 23 1969

    m. Dean Antognoli

    m. Sebastian Noguez

 

 

32.ROBERT EUGENE HERSHBDERGER   10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

      Robert Eugene Hershberger, a son of William Peter and Lois Carrie (Samples) Hershberger, was born November 20, 1946. He married Linda May Fitzgerald in PA. Linda, a daughter of Dale Harriger and Pauline Esther Mildred (Moore) Fitzgerald, was born in Pa Dececember 20, 1947.

 

Children of Robert Eugene and Linda May (Fitzgerald) Hershberger.

 

 56.  (1). Cheryle Lynn                   b. Jun 30 1966

         m. Luther Edwin Cadle  Oct 1 1983 (divorced 1996)

         m. Rodney Alfred Oandasan  Apr 25 1998

 

 57.  (2). Diane Lois                     b. Oct 28 1968

   m. Larry Gene Kelley Jr. Dec 22 1984

 

 58.  (3). Karen Marie                    b. Oct 27 1972

   m. Jesse McDonald Mar 5 1994  (divorced 1999)

 

 59.  (4). James Robert                   b. Feb 16 1979

 

 

33.IRENE ELIZABETH HERSHBERGER     21.AUBRA HERSHBERGER   6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Irene Elizabeth Hershberger, a daughter of Aubra and Effie B. (Boggs) Hershberger, married Jack D. Garrett.

 

Children of Jack D. and Irene Elizabeth (Hershberger) Garrett.

 

 60.  (1). Jane Elizabeth          b.       1947   d.       1951

 

 61.  (2). Jack D. II

         m.Sandra Lea Parsons

 

 

34.MARIE HERSHBERGER     21.AUBRA HERSHBERGER     6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Marie Hershberger, a daughter of Aubra and Effie B. (Boggs) Hershberger, married Frank B. Atkins.

 

Children of Frank B. and Marie (Hershberger) Atkins.

 

 62.  (1). Shauna Lynn

         m.John E. Lowther

 

 63.  (2). James Vernon

         m.Betsy Lee Lupton

 

 64.  (3). Ann Elizabeth

 

 

35.MADLYN ELIZABETH HERSHBERGER     22.DALE HERSHBERGER   6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Madlyn Elizabeth Hershberger, a daughter of Dale and Eupha M. (Boggs) Hershberger, married Loman Rex Garrett. Loman, a son of Loman Edgar and Losa Candace (Vineyard) Garrett, was born in Roane County WV May 20, 1920.  He served in the US Army in Europe in World War II.

 

Children of Loman Rex and Madelyn Elizabeth (Hershberger)

Garrett.

 

 65.  (1). Gregory Loman           b.Nov 16 1955

         m.Grace Kipp

 

 66.  (2). Jeffrey Rex             b.Feb 16 1958

         m.Darlene Fox

 

37.DALE HERSHBERGER JR.     22.DALE HERSHBERGER     6.CLARENCE HERSHBERGER     3.JOSEPH PETER HERSHBERGER     1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

    Dale Hershberger Jr., a son of Dale and Eupha M. (Boggs)

Hershberger, married Georgia Vineyard.

 

Children of Dale Jr. and Georgia (Vineyard) Hershberger.

 

 67.  (1). Clinton Dale

 

 68.  (2). Kara Jean

 

 

38.WILLIAM HALE HERSHBERGER  24.JUANITA BETHEL HERSHBERGER  10.WILLIAM PETER HERSHBERGER   5.KESTER SINGLETON HERSHBERGER   2.WILLIAM LEWIS HERSHBERGER   1.JOHN MACDONNOH HERSHBERGER

 

William Hale Hershberger, a son of Juanita Bethel Hershberger and William Hale Sears, was born Janaury 30, 1943 and died December 3, 1999. He married Carol Lee Stratton. She was born June 8, 1945. They divorced and he married Roseanna Laws.

 

Children of William Hale and Carol Lee (Stratton) Hershberger.

 

 69.  (1). Christine Carol                b. Feb 24 1964

         m. Jeffrey Donald Kohl

 

  70.  (2). Scott William                         b. Jun 12 1966

           m. Debra Lynn

 

71.  (3). Heather Renee                   b. Aug  4 1975

   m. Charles "Chuck" Allen Carlile

 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

 

Kerr, Connie, Kerr, Conrad, Sheppard family group records

"Roane County WV Family History 1989" pp.152,190,191

Norman, Don, "Descendants of Charles Frederick Drake", "Descendants of Loman Grant Garrett", "Descendants of Matthew Kelly", "Descendants of Samuel Alexander Samples"

"The Clay County Free Press" Mar 3 1999