William Finney & Elizabeth Preston
Husband William Finney
Born: 8 Jun 1822 - Rockbridge County, Virginia 1434 Died: 2 Dec 1869 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 30 Buried: - Preston Cemetery, Nease Dr, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV 1434Married: 20 Jul 1847 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation 5 - Overseer
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #1954-2004
• Census, 1860 - Kanawha Co, VA #431
Wife Elizabeth Preston
Born: 14 Feb 1827 - (Now) West Virginia 1434 Died: 21 Jun 1901 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1434 Buried: - Preston Cemetery, Nease Dr, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV 1434
Father: William Preston (1794-1855) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Fowler (Abt 1806-After 1880)
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation, 1900 - Farmer
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #1954-2004
• Census, 1860 - Kanawha Co, VA #431
• Census, 1870 - Kanawha Co, WV Union Dist. #155-155
• Census, 1880 - Kanawha Co, WV So. Union Dist. Pg4
• Census, 1900 - Kanawha Co, WV Union Dist. (Ed-60) #137-137
Children
1 F Alethe J. Finney
Born: Dec 1849 - Kanawha County, Virginia 1,5 Died: Buried:Spouse: John Wilson (Abt 1817- ) 105 Marr: 20 Feb 1877 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
2 F Mary V. Finney
Born: Abt 1851 - Kanawha County, Virginia 17 Died: Buried:
3 F Josephine Finney
Born: Abt 1853 - Kanawha County, Virginia 17 Died: Buried:
4 M Charles Finney
Born: 15 Jul 1855 - Kanawha County, Virginia 2206 Died: Buried:Spouse: Gracie W. Withrow (1874- ) Marr: 27 Jan 1892 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
5 M William Finney
Born: 3 Oct 1857 - Kanawha County, Virginia 6 Died: Buried:
6 F Victoria B. Finney
Born: Abt Jan 1860 - Kanawha County, Virginia 17 Died: Buried:Spouse: Henry F. Keller (Abt 1855- ) Marr: 25 Oct 1877 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
7 M Alphonso\Tony Finney
Born: Jan 1863 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 25 Died: Buried:Spouse: Jennie (Unknown) Finney (1873- ) Marr: Abt 1896 - Not On Cd#241 1
8 M John B. Finney
Born: 1865 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1434 Died: 1937 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1434 Buried: - Preston Cemetery, Nease Dr, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV 1434
9 M Robert L. (Grandson) Finney
Born: Mar 1874 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1 Died: Buried:Spouse: Louisa (Unknown) Finney (1878- ) Marr: Abt 1895 - Not On Cd#241 1
Wife's General Notes
Per the 1880 and 1990 Kanawha Co. WV Census, both of her parents were born in England.
Per 1900 Kanawha Co, WV census: she had given birth to 8 children, of whom 7 were still alive.
General Notes for Child Alethe J. Finney
Per 1900 Kanawha Co, WV census: she had given birth to 3 children, of whom 2 were still alive.
General Notes for Child Victoria B. Finney
Per 1900 Kanawha Co, WV census: she had given birth to 1 children, of whom 1 were still alive.
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John Finton & Margaret (Unknown) Finton
Husband John Finton
Born: Abt 1786 - Ireland 33 Died: Buried:Married:
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1850 - Farmer
• Census, 1850 - Monroe Co, VA #581-592
Wife Margaret (Unknown) Finton
Born: Abt 1800 - Virginia 33 Died: Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1850 - Monroe Co, VA #581-592
Children
1 F Margaret Jane Finton 558
Born: Abt 1825 - Ohio 116 Died: Abt 1901 - Fayette County, West Virginia 558 Buried:Spouse: James S. Lemon (1834- ) 558 Marr: Monroe County, Virginia 558
2 F Rebecca A. Finton
Born: Abt 1828 - Virginia 33 Died: Buried:
3 F Nancy E. Finton
Born: Abt 1828 - Virginia 33 Died: Buried:
4 F Martha Finton
Born: Abt 1831 - Virginia 33 Died: Buried:
5 M William Finton
Born: Abt 1834 - Virginia 33 Died: Buried:
6 F Mary Finton
Born: Abt 1838 - Virginia 33 Died: Buried:
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James S. Lemon & Margaret Jane Finton
Husband James S. Lemon 558
Born: 9 Mar 1834 - Virginia 558 Died: Buried:
Father: Peter Lemon ( - ) 558 Mother:
Married: - Monroe County, Virginia 558
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation 189 - Minister
• Census, 1870 - Kanawha Co, WV Union District #51-51
• Census, 1880 - Kanawha Co, WV Union District Pg2
Wife Margaret Jane Finton 558
Born: Abt 1825 - Ohio 116 Died: Abt 1901 - Fayette County, West Virginia 558 Buried:
Father: John Finton (Abt 1786- ) Mother: Margaret (Unknown) Finton (Abt 1800- )
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1850 - Monroe Co, VA #581-592
• Census, 1870 - Kanawha Co, WV Union District #51
• Census, 1880 - Kanawha Co, WV Union District Pg2
Children
1 F Margaret E. Lemon
Born: Abt 1854 - Virginia 116 Died: Buried:Spouse: John Thompson Lanham (1852- ) 105 Marr: 29 Feb 1876 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 88
2 M John A. Lemon
Born: 1856 - (Now) West Virginia 116 Died: 1932 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 537 Buried: - Rocky Fork Cemetery, Union Dist. Kanawha Co, WV 537Spouse: Susan C. Asbury (Abt 1858-After 1932) Marr: 11 May 1881 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 18
3 F Mary S. Lemon
Born: Abt 1858 - Virginia 116 Died: Buried:Spouse: William C. Skidmore (1856- ) Marr: 9 Oct 1877 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 88
4 F Harriet Ann Lemon 558
Born: Abt 1860 41 Died: Abt 1862 - Age 18 Months 558 Buried:
5 M James William Lemon
Born: 9 Nov 1862 - Monroe County, Virginia 116 Died: Buried:Spouse: Willie E. Haynes (1866- ) Marr: 24 Sep 1884 558
6 F Virginia Caroline Lemon
Born: Abt 1867 - Virginia 116 Died: Buried:Spouse: J. B. Haynes ( - ) 558 Marr: Not On Cd #229
7 M Alfred B. Lemon 558
Born: Bef 1870 41 Died: - In Infancy 558 Buried:
Husband's General Notes
CD#229 Marriage Record, Botetourt Co. VA: James Lemmon married Margaret Jane Kessler 10 March 1845.
Same couple???
General Notes for Child James William Lemon
A major subject of the Laidley Book, pg. 510-511.
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See Phipps Fipps & See Fipps Phipps
Husband See Phipps Fipps
Born: Died: Buried:Married:
Wife See Fipps Phipps
Born: Died: Buried:
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William Fischer
Husband William Fischer
Born: 1762 - Germany 734 Died: Between 1834-1838 734 Buried:Married:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M William Fisher
Born: Bef 1776 185 Died: Buried:
2 M Conrad W. Fisher
Born: Abt 1781 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 185,368 Died: Abt 1865 - Putnam County, Virginia 368 Buried:Spouse: Rachel Miller (Abt 1788-1870) Marr: 30 Oct 1805 - Monroe County, Virginia 368
3 M John Fisher Sr.
Born: 1784 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 759,2207 Died: 19 Jan 1866 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2208 Buried: - Family Cemetery At The Fork's Of The Poca River 742Spouse: Lucretia Harrison (1793-Abt 1872) Marr: 1812 - Kanawha County, Virginia 18
4 M Leonard Fisher
Born: Abt 1789 - Virginia 742 Died: 4 Jun 1865 - Lucas County, Iowa 742 Buried:Spouse: Sarah Harrison (Abt 1800-1855) Marr: Abt 1818 368
5 M George Fisher
Born: 1792 - Virginia 2209 Died: 3 Dec 1876 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2209 Buried:Spouse: Frances A. (Grandchild?) Lanham (1796-1893) 734 Marr: Bef 1825 - Not On Cd #229 41
General Notes for Child William Fisher
Per Laidley, settled in Kanawha Co, VA.
General Notes for Child Conrad W. Fisher
Per Laidley, settled in Jackson Co, VA.
General Notes for Child John Fisher Sr.
From KVGS Journal, Fall 1966, pg. 61:
"Obituaries and Deaths from the WV Journal" edited by Gerald Ratliff
Wednesday January 24, 1866
John Fisher, Sr. of this county, was found drowned in Two Mile Creek below Charleston, at the edge of the ford above the turnpike bridge. When thus discovered he lay on his back, his head scarely submerged in the shallow water, and his feet upon the bank. This occurred on Friday last, about 4 o'clock in the evening. Some two hours earlier in that day, Mr. Fisher had been noticed to start on his way home, which was about 12 miles north of Charleston and appeared to be in fine spirits. the body of the deceased was removed to the home of Mrs. Littlepage, and on Saturday morning an inquest resulted in the folowing:
Verdict of the cornoer's jury- that the said Jihn Fisher, Sr., in the option of this jury, came to his death by accidental drowning in Two Mile Creek, in this county, aforesaid, on the 19th of January, 1866.
Mr. Fisher was 74 years of age etc.
General Notes for Child George Fisher
Will of George Fisher
In the name of God Amen
I George Fisher of the County of Kanawha and the State of West Virginia being infirm in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I hereby make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. This is to say
1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my personal estate.
2nd I bequeath to my wife Frances her feather beds and bedsteads with all the bedding she may want, 1 bureau, 1 cupboard, one clock, one cow, one horse, one woman's saddle and her own money and the notes she has for for money she has lent and (...) they who in their deeds is bound to pay me and my wife so long as we both shall live after my death their to pay my widow half the amount they paid both of us should this be more than she wants they are not to pay more than she needs and if they should not be sufficient for her support that my children to be equally bound for her support during her life.
3rd I bequeath to my grand daughter Sarah Frances Goff [only child of his deceased daughter, Emily] my land on Hains branch on which Elbon Gans now lives on also the lot in Sissonville, I bought of William Slater known as the Arthur lot also the young mare known as hers also the heifer known as hers, one feather bed, five quilts, two cover lids, one counterpin, two blankets, two sheets, two pillows and one bedstead. I appoint Burwell S Fisher [his son] as her guardian to hold her property and land that I have bequeathed her to rent her lands receive the rents, take care of her property, keep it in his possession until he think it proper to give to her till she becomes of lawful age though should I during my life make use of any of the property I have bequeathed to her it is to be made given to her in the same kind or as money.
4th I desire that at my death that my personal [property] not disposed of in this Will be sold and the money with that money [that] is on hand or as in any way coming to be equally divided bewteen my children and my grand daughter Sarah Frances Goff and lastly I appoint my son David W Fisher and [nephew] Emberson Fisher as my Executors of this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of August, 1874.
George (his mark) Fisher
Signed sealed and delivered as the Last Will and Testement of the above named George Fisher in the presence of the under named subscribers.
A D Tolley
Edmund Newhouse
At a Circuit Court held for Kanawha County at the Court House thereof on the 14th day of December, 1876.
This last Will and Testament of George Fisher dec'd was proved by the oaths of A D Tolley & Edmund Newhouse witnesses thereto, and is ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of David W. Fisher & Emberson Fisher the Executors therein named who made oaths thereto according to laws and together with Edmund Newhouse and Franklin Fisher this securities entered in (...) & acknowledged this bond in the penalty of $2,000, conditioned according to Law certic\ficate is granted them for obtaining probate of said Will in due form.
And it is further ordered that A D Tolley, John Fisher, Zana Shirkey, Franklin Williams & Henry Fisher or any three of them after being first duly sworn for the purpose, do appraise the personal Estate of the said decedent, current money, and make report thereof this court.
Teste John Dryden D for
W E G Gillison Clk
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John C. Fish & Adda May Henson
Husband John C. Fish
Born: Abt 1868 - Marshall County, West Virginia Died: Buried:Married: 24 Dec 1893 - Putnam County, West Virginia
Wife Adda May Henson
Born: Abt 1874 - Putnam County, West Virginia 127 Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Andrew Jackson Henson (1841-1930) Mother: Maria Wyatt Blake (1841- )
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1880 - Putnam Co, WV Union District, Pg35
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John Fishbeck & Elizabeth (Unknown) Fishbeck
Husband John Fishbeck
Born: Abt 1827 - Ohio 111 Died: Buried:Married:
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1880 - Farm Laborer
• Census, 1880 - Putnam Co, WV Curry Dist. Pg33
Wife Elizabeth (Unknown) Fishbeck
Born: Abt 1842 - Ohio 111 Died: Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1880 - Putnam Co, WV Curry Dist. Pg33
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Abraham Fisher & Louise (Unknown) Fisher
Husband Abraham Fisher
Born: Abt 1859 - (Now) West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:Married: Abt 1878 - Not On Cd #241 60
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1910 - Farmer
• Census, 1910 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. (Ed-90) #98-98
Wife Louise (Unknown) Fisher
Born: Abt 1856 - (Now) West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1910 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. (Ed-90) #98-98
Children
1 M John W. Fisher
Born: Abt 1884 - West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:Spouse: Louise C. (Unknown) Fisher (Abt 1875- ) Marr: Abt 1905 60
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William H. Pritt & Alafan Fisher
Husband William H. Pritt
Born: May 1871 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1,2 Died: Buried:Married: 1 Jan 1898 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 2
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, 1910 - Farmer
• Occupation, 1920 - Farmer
• Census, 1900 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. Enum. Dist. 59 #352-353
• Census, 1910 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. (Ed-80) Sissonville #78-78
• Census, 1920 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. (Ed-131) Pct. 2, #81
Wife Alafan Fisher
Born: Sep 1882 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1 Died: Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1900 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. Enum. Dist. 59 #352-353
• Census, 1910 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. (Ed-80) Sissonville #78-78
• Census, 1920 - Kanawha Co, WV Poca Dist. (Ed-131) Pct. 2, #81
Children
1 F Vannia Jane Pritt
Born: 16 Jan 1899 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 1 Died: 14 Aug 1972 - Kanawha County, West Virginia Buried: - Elizabeth Slater Cemetery; Allens Fork, Kanawha Co, WVSpouse: Luke S. Slater (1895-1963) Marr: 3 Jul 1915 - Kanawha County, West Virginia
2 M Major M. Pritt
Born: Abt 1900 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:
3 F Vellie Pritt
Born: Abt 1902 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:
4 F Norma Pritt
Born: Abt 1904 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:
5 F Lou Ellen Pritt
Born: Abt 1909 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 60 Died: Buried:
6 F Erna F. Pritt
Born: Abt 1912 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 298 Died: Buried:
7 F Marilyn Pritt
Born: Abt 1917 - Kanawha County, West Virginia 298 Died: Buried:
Wife's General Notes
Per 1900 census: 1 child had been born with 1 still living.
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Conrad Fisher & Aletha Fisher
Husband Conrad Fisher
Born: 30 Nov 1822 - Kanawha County, Virginia 368 Died: Abt 1897 - Atchison, Kansas 368 Buried:
Father: Conrad W. Fisher (Abt 1781-Abt 1865) Mother: Rachel Miller (Abt 1788-1870)
Married: 28 Feb 1847 - Kanawha County, Virginia 742
Other Spouse: Mary Susan Ranson (1839-1886) - 2 Mar 1858 - Jackson County, Virginia 368
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #1229-1245
Wife Aletha Fisher
Born: Abt 1831 - Kanawha County, Virginia 742 Died: Bef 1858 - Missouri 742,888 Buried:
Father: John Fisher Sr. (1784-1866) Mother: Lucretia Harrison (1793-Abt 1872)
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1850 - Kanawha Co, VA #1229-1245
Children
1 F Nichomia Fisher
Born: Abt 1848 5 Died: Buried:
2 M Guinnings Fisher
Born: Abt 1849 5 Died: Buried:
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