Submitted to the Marshall County, WV Virtual Genealogy Society by Vernon Anderson (VernAnderson@compuserve.com). Descendants of Abraham Fletcher - 16 JAN 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST GENERATION 1. Abraham Fletcher1 was born on 17 DEC 1755 in Ireland.2 He died on 15 SEP 1795 in Hunterstown, PA.2 He has reference number 88. Irish, Lieutenant, PA, American Revolution, DAR Patriot Index Vol 1, Page 240. Served as Lieutenant in Captain Andrew Patterson's Co, Lieutenant Colonel William Gillilan's 4th Battalion, York County, PA. National Daughters of American Revolution #138375 for Anna Mae Dowler. Fletcher, Abraham PA 1772, 7207, pg 96 7207 = "Record of Indentures of Individuals Bount out as Apprentices, Servants, etc. and of German and other Redemptioners in the Office of the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, Oct 3, 1771, to Oct 5, 1773". He was married to Jane Twinham on 2 DEC 1779.2 Jane Twinham was born on 17 NOV 1752.2 She died on 31 MAR 1834.2 She has reference number 89. Margaret Twinam in Dar Patriot Index, Vol 1, Page 240. Abraham Fletcher and Jane Twinham had the following children: 2 i. John Fletcher was born on 8 OCT 1780. He died on 18 JAN 1827. 3 ii. Margaret Fletcher was born on 5 FEB 1782. She died on 4 MAR 1783. 4 iii. James Fletcher was born on 20 APR 1784. He died on 7 APR 1819. +5 iv. Margaret Fletcher. +6 v. William W Fletcher. 7 vi. Abraham Fletcher was born on 8 DEC 1788. He died on 11 APR 1823. 8 vii. David Fletcher was born on 31 JAN 1791. He died on 23 APR 1821. 9 viii. Thomas Fletcher was born on 19 NOV 1792. He died on 22 JAN 1844. SECOND GENERATION 5. Margaret Fletcher was born on 11 DEC 1785. She died on 26 APR 1828. She was married to Abraham Sheffer on 25 MAR 1807. Margaret Fletcher and Abraham Sheffer had the following children: 10 i. Sheffer was born on 26 MAY 1808.2 11 ii. Abraham Sheffer was born on 5 SEP 1812.3 12 iii. Margaret Sheffer was born on 25 AUG 1817.2 13 iv. Davis Sheffer was born on 5 SEP 1820.2 14 v. Sarah Catherine Sheffer was born on 9 NOV 1824.2 6. William W Fletcher was born on 1 APR 1787 in PA.2 He died on 22 MAY 1863 in Marshall Co, VA.2 He has reference number 44. Lived in Marshall Co, Va with David A. @ his death. #789 Marshall Co 1850 Fletcher, William 65 PA, Catherine 55 PA He was married to Katherine Deardorff on 28 SEP 1816.2 Katherine Deardorff was born on 14 OCT 1798 in PA.2 She died on 2 MAY 1859 in Marshall Co, VA.2 She has reference number 45. William W Fletcher and Katherine Deardorff had the following children: +15 i. David Alexander Fletcher. THIRD GENERATION 15. David Alexander Fletcher4 was born on 21 FEB 1820 in Adams Co, PA.2 He was baptized on 8 SEP 1822. By Rev McConaughy. He died on 5 FEB 1865 in Chapins Farm, Petersburg, VA.5 He has reference number 22. #788 Marshall Co 1850 Fletcher, David A 28 PA, Elizabeth 20 VA, Esther L 3 VA, William Walker 1 VA #1247 Marshall Co 1860 Fletcher, David A 38 PA, Elisabeth 30 VA, Ethalinda 12 VA, William W 10 VA, James 6 VA, Daniel A 4 VA, Thomas E 1 VA, William 73 PA #307 Cameron Dist Marshall Co 1870 Fletcher, Elisabeth 40 PA, William 27 VA, James 15 VA, Daniel 13 VA, Thomas 10 VA, Nancy 7 WV, Isaac Coe 50 VA #55 Cameron Dist Marshall Co 1870 2nd enumeration Fletcher, Elisabeth 40 VA, William W 21 VA, James I C F 16 VA, Daniel A 13 VA, Thomas E 11, Nancy J 8 VA #C027 Cameron Dist Marshall Co 1880 Cowe, Isaac 58 WV WV WV Fletcher, Eliza 51 WV WV WV, Linda 22 dau WV WV WV, Thomas 20 son WV WV Sergeant Company B 12th Regiment WV Volunteer Infantry, recruited at Cameron, Marshall County, VA, 15 AUG 1862 , mustered 20 AUG 1862 at Wheeling, VA to his death 6 FEB 1865 at Chapins Farm, Petersburg, VA. Cause of death, paralysis of the heart caused by the dibilitating effects of having diarrhea for weeks. Civil War Medal now in the possession of Thomas Vernon Anderson. Powder Horn & Shot Case in possession of Thomas A. Anderson. Widow received pension #91888 of $16. per month. $8.00 a month for his widow and $2.00 a month for each child under the age of 16. CIVIL WAR PAY RECORD Enlisted as Private 15 Aug 1862 at Cameron, paid premium & bounty. Mustered at Wheeling, 20 Aug 1862, 187371 R. & P. Div 1890 F. A. Wright. Born Adams Co, PA, age 40, 5' 11", green eyes, dark hair, a farmer. Oct 1862 present. Nov & Dec 1862 detached in Pioneer Corps Nov 27, 1862. Jan & Feb 1863 detached in Pioneer Corps. Mar & Apr 1863 detached in Pioneer Corps. May & Jun 1863 Missing in action at Winchester June 15, 1863. Jul & Aug 1863 Missing in action. Sep & Oct 1863 Missing in action. Nov & Dec 1863 Present. Jan & Feb 1864 Present. Mar & Apr 1864 On detached duty at Cumberland, MD since Apr 5, 1864 by order of Maj. Gen. Sigler. May & Jun 1864 detached duty, promoted to Corporal Jun 1, 1864. Jul & Aug 1864 reduced to ranks, promoted to Seargent, Aug 20, 1864. Sep & Oct 1864 Present, due $2.90 for transportation paid second time from Wheeling, VA to Columbus, OH. Nov & Dec 1864 Present, due $2.90 for transportation paid second time from Wheeling, VA to Columbus, OH. Jan & Feb 1865 Died of disease at Chapins Farm, Va, Feb 6, 1865. He was captured at Winchester, VA June 15, 1863, paroled at City Point, VA July 2, 1863, and reported deserted between July 10, and August 1, 1863. This charge of desertion is removed. He was absent without leave from on or about July 20, 1863, to September 10, 1863, when he reported at Camp Chase, Ohio, and was sent from there to regiment between October 20th and 31st, 1863. When he was paroled by the Rebels, I believe he was told to go home and not to fight again. He probably thought the war was over for him. Obviously, the Union Army felt differently about this. He was probably buried on Chapin's farm at the time of death and later reintured in one of the National Cemeteries. 12th West Virginia Regiment Volunteer Infantry. Organized at Wheeling, W Va, August 30, 1862. Attached to Railroad District, 8th Army Corps, Middle Dept., to January, 1863. Milroy's Command, Winchester, VA, 8th Army Corps to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 8th Army Corps to June, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Dept of the Susquehanna, to July, 1863. McReynolds' Command, Martinsburg, W Va to December, 1863. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, West Virginia, to January, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, West Virginia, to April, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, West Virginia, to December, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Independent Division, 24th Army Corps, Army of the James, to June, 1865. SERVICE--At Buckhannon October, 1862. Wardensville October 16. Moved to Winchester, VA, January, 1863 and duty there till May. At Beverly May. Battle of Winchester June 13-15. Retreat to Harpers's Ferry June 15-17. At Bloody Run, PA, June 30. At Martinsburg, WV July 14 - December 10, 1863. Wells demonstration up the Shenandoah Valley December 10-25. At Harper's Ferry till February 1, 1864. At New Creek till April. At Cumberland, MD, Webster, and Beverly April. Sigel's Expedition from Martinsburg to New Market, Va, April 30 - May 16. Rude's Hill May 14. Battle of New Market May 15. Advance to Staunton May 24 - June 6. Piedmont, Mt. Crawford, June 5. Occupation of Staunton June 6. Hunter's Expedition to Lynchburg June 10 - July 1. Near Lynchburg June 14. Diamond Hill June 17. Lynchburg June 17-18. Retreat to Charleston, WV, June 18 - July 1. Moved to Shenandoah Valley July 12-15. Snicker's Ferry July 17-18. Battle of Kernstown-Winchester July 23-24. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 6 - November 28. Cedar Creek August 12. Strasburg August 15. Berryville September 3. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19 (guarding trains). Fisher's Hill September 22 (guarding trains). Duty at Winchester and in the Shenandoah Valley till December. Moved to Washington, DC, thence to Bermuda Hundred, VA, December 19-23. Duty in trenches before Richmond till March, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28 - April 9. Moved to front of Petersburg March 28-29. Hatcher's Run March 30-31 and April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Rice's Station April 6. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Lynchburg, VA April 12-15, thence to Farmville and Burkesville Junction April 15-19 and to Richmond April 22-23. Duty near Richmond till June. Mustered out June 16, 1865. Regiment lost during service 3 Officer and 56 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 131 Enlisted men by disease. Total 190. Winchester, Va April 23, 1863 Dear Elizabeth I received a letter from you of the 18th on the 21st, the first and only letter I have had since the first of April. I was truly happy to learn you was all well. Only father I am sorry to hear of his illness though his age we can look for no other. I am well as usual and I hope this may find you the same and the family also. I had fairly giving up hearing any more from you for I had looked time and again the mail is brought to our camp every night though no letters came for me I certainly thought I must be forgotten though on the 21st there came one to me which rather surprises me I had wrote you one a few days ago which you have it by this time you may depend upon it. I was uneasy and I began to think something must certainly be wrong at home. I wrote rather sharper than I should have done though I was uner the impresion you had forgotten me or other ways there must be something very bad the matter. I have no answer from the letter I sent my picture in until the one of the 18th I received no stamps though you need not send any for I think I will soon try and get home as soon as we are paid off for if I leave before I am paid I cannot draw my money until next pay day. I am now almost out of money. I only have eight dollars now they say the money will soon be here for us and I will then try to come if I can though it will cost me $15.00 to come and it is that much from your living though if I can I will come. We had a little battle at Strawsburg today there was some of our men went up and attacked the Rebs there and killed 11 wounded 27 took 30 prisoners our boys 1 killed 1 wounded. I am happy you have moved into Joanes (?) house you can now have a home until I can get to come and fix you more comfortable. Have them to clear off a piece of ground for potatoes and turnips that you may have something to live on without buying all. I shall now stop we are still staying here I am of the opinion we will stay here likely all summer. There was none of our brigade at the fight only 1st brigade ours is the 2nd. From your ever loving husband. To Elisabeth Fletcher D. A. Fletcher To the Children I am happy to say that I feel in hopes you may do your duty and strive to do your duty be kind and affectionate one to another and obey your mother in all she bids you do, endeavor to get along among yourselves and remember your dear father I will try to come and see you as soon as I can and stay with you a few days though my stay cannot be long with you make yourself useful and try to raise as much as you can to keep yourselves as much as possible on what you raise that you will not be under the necepity of buying so much for the maintenance of the family. From your loving father D. A. Fletcher To Ethalinda Fletcher Wm. W. Fletcher J. D. C. Fletcher Dan A. Fletcher Letter now in the possession of my father, Thomas A Anderson John Coe deed of agreement with D A Fletcher 20 DEC 1845, Deed bk 5 pg 500. John Coe argrees to rent his farm and tenements laying within one mile of Big Grave Creek, formerly rented to George Sampson, for 5 years. Rent to be $100 a year, $50 to be paid every April 1st and $50 to be paid after shearing of sheep and sale of the wool. The said John Coe agrees to let the said David Fletcher have two pieces of wheat being 12 acres after payment of the $100 each year. Daniel N Anderson sells a lot in Cameron to David A Fletcher for $250 on 1 DEC 1856. Deed bk 11 pg 291. David A Fletcher a Deed of Trust to William T Head on 1 DEC 1856. Deed bk 11 pg 330. In trust to secure the payment of $255 to James M Clouston 1 year from the above date. David A Fletcher a Deed of Trust to John H Dickey on 25 MAR 1858. Deed bk 12 pg 190. In trust to secure the payment of $92.41 to William McConaughy in six months with interest. D A & Elizabeth Coe Fletcher, along with Elizabeth's siblings sell to Isaac Coe 30 acres waters Grave Creek on 31 JAN 1857. Deed bk 13 pg 155. He was married to Elizabeth Coe (daughter of Isaac Newton Coe and Elisabeth Carroll) on 30 JAN 1847 in Marshall Co, VA.6 Married by Edward Dowler. Bible record says marriage occured on 28 JAN 1847. Elizabeth Coe was born on 16 JAN 1829 in Ohio Co, VA.2 She died after 1883 in Cameron, Marshall Co, WV.2 She has reference number 23. According to the 1883 list of pensioners, Elizabeth was still living in Cameron and drawing $8 a month for her pension #91,888. Elisabeth Fletcher sells interest in 12 acres Cameron District to Isaac Coe for $400 on 4 JUN 1873. Deed bk 42 pg 466. David Alexander Fletcher and Elizabeth Coe had the following children: +16 i. Ethalinda Fletcher. 17 ii. William Walker Fletcher was born in 1849 in Marshall Co, VA. lived Minneapolis at Nancy Jane Fletcher Dowler's death 18 iii. John Samuel Stidger Fletcher was born in JAN 1853 in Marshall Co, VA. He died on 31 MAR 1853 in Marshall Co, VA.2 19 iv. James David Coe Fletcher was born on 18 DEC 1854 in Marshall Co, VA.7,8 +20 v. Daniel Anderson Fletcher. +21 vi. Thomas Edward Fletcher. +22 vii. Nancy Jane Fletcher. FOURTH GENERATION 16. Ethalinda Fletcher was born on 28 JAN 1848 in Cameron, Marshall Co, VA. She died on 8 OCT 1930 in Marshall Co, WV.9 She was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. Samuel "James" Wilson was born on 14 MAR 1843 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, VA. He died on 14 APR 1915. He was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. Blacksmith, lived at Sherrard. Private Company B 12th Regiment WV Vol Inf 12 AUG 1862 to 16 JUN 1865. Widow recieved Civil War Pension 629499 after Samuel's death. #175 Washington Dist Marshall Co 1870 Wilson, Saul 27 VA, Ethalinda 23 VA, David A 1 WV Ethalinda Fletcher and Samuel "James" Wilson had the following children: +23 i. David Alexander Wilson. +24 ii. Hugh Parks Wilson. 25 iii. Oliver D. Wilson was born on 9 JAN 1872 in Marshall Co, WV. He died in OCT 1874 in Marshall Co, WV. 26 iv. Cora Bell Wilson was born on 4 OCT 1876 in Marshall Co, WV. She died on 29 JUL 1941 in Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. She was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. +27 v. Thomas Edward Wilson. 28 vi. James Garfield Wilson was born on 4 MAR 1881 in Marshall Co, WV. He died in 1958. He was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. 29 vii. William M. Wilson was born on 18 JAN 1884 in Marshall Co, WV. He died in 1917. US Navy WWI +30 viii. Charles Conn Wilson. 31 ix. Harry Clinton Wilson was born on 25 MAY 1893 in Marshall Co, WV. He died on 16 AUG 1951. He was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. 20. Daniel Anderson Fletcher was born on 10 FEB 1857 in Marshall Co, VA.10 He was married to Anna L. Crow on 6 DEC 1883 in Richhill Twp, Greene Co, PA. by Rev Job Rossell. 21. Thomas Edward Fletcher was born on 14 OCT 1859 in Marshall Co, VA.11,12 Cameron Dist Marshall Co 1900 Fletcher, Thomas E head OCT 1859 40 m 18 WV PA WV, Anna B wife OCT 1859 40 m 18 5 5 WV WV WV, Lloyd R son JUN 1883 16 WV, Bessie J dau MAY 1885 15 WV, Burley son JUL 1887 12 WV, Stidger son DEC 1892 7 WV, George H son AUG 1896 3 WV He was married to Anna B. Burley on 28 JAN 1882 in Greene Co, PA. by Rev Job Rossell. Anna B. Burley was born in OCT 1859 in VA. Thomas Edward Fletcher and Anna B. Burley had the following children: 32 i. Lloyd R. Fletcher was born on 5 JUN 1883 in Marshall Co, WV.13 33 ii. Bessie J. Fletcher was born on 4 JUN 1885 in Marshall Co, WV.14 34 iii. Burley Fletcher was born on 18 JUL 1887 in Marshall Co, WV.15 35 iv. Stidger Fletcher was born in DEC 1892. 36 v. George H. Fletcher was born on 12 AUG 1896 in Marshall Co, WV.16 +37 vi. Harry Emmett Fletcher. 22. Nancy Jane Fletcher was born on 6 JUL 1862 in Marshall Co, WV.17 She died on 28 NOV 1925 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.2,18 She was buried in Clouston Meth Cem, Marshall Co, WV. She has reference number 11. Mrs Nancy Jane Dowler widow of the late Jennings Dowler died suddenly at the late home 1506 Third Street, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, in her 64th year. She leaves three sons, Arthur Dowler of Salem, WV, Thomas Dowler of Atwater, OH, and Willis Dowler of Fort Wayne, IN, five daughters Anna, Ora, Ocie, and Ella at home and Mrs H W Anderson of Waynesburg, PA. A sister Mrs Sam Wilson of Sherrard, two brothers, C F Fletcher of Minerva, OH, and Willis Fletcher of Minneapolis. Mrs Dowler was a life long member of the Methodist Church. She moved to Moundsville about two years ago from Loudenville. The funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock with Dr J E Scott of the First M E church in charge. Interment will occur Wednesday moring at Cameron cemetery. She was married to Oscar Jennings Dowler (son of Thomas Dowler and Jane McHenry) on 27 APR 1882 in Richhill Twp, Greene Co, PA.2 Married by Rev Job Rossell. Oscar Jennings Dowler was born on 29 JAN 1859 in Marshall Co, VA.19 He died on 5 JUN 1920 in Loudenville, Marshall Co, WV.2,20 He was buried on 8 JUN 1920 in Clouston Meth Cem, Marshall Co, WV.21 He has reference number 10. Teamster, Methodist, Lived at Loudenville Cameron Dist Marshall Co 1900 Dowler, Oscar J head JAN 1859 41 m 18 WV WV WV teamster, Nancy J wife JUL 1862 37 m 18 7 7 WV WV WV, Arthur son FEB 1883 17 WV, Jane R dau FEB 1886 14 WV, Thomas E son SEP 1888 11 WV, Anna M dau SEP 1891 8 WV, Daisy O dau MAR 1894 6 WV. Ora B dau DEC 1892 2 WV, Ocie B dau DEC 1892 2 WV At his home in Loudenville on June 5, 1920, occurred the death of Oscar Jennings Dowler. He was born Jan 9, 1859, being sixty one years, four months, and eight days old. He was born at Sand Hill, Marshall County and was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Fletcher, April 27, 1882, who survives. To this union were born nine children all of whom survive. Arthur of West Union, WV; Mrs Oscar Mathews of Cameron; Thomas of Ranger, Texas; Mrs H W Anderson of Washington, PA; Anna, Ora, Ocie, Ella, and Willis at home. Five grandchildren also survive, six grandchildren having passed away in infancy. One brother and one sister are still living, William and Anna of Lore City, OH. He united with the M E Church at Clouston in young manhood. He was in failing health for the past twelve years, but had been confined to his room with dropsy for the past five months being nursed by his faithful wife. He bore his suffering patiently and uncomplainingly, trusting all to his heavenly father. He was laid to rest in Clouston cemetery June 8, 1920. Nancy Jane Fletcher and Oscar Jennings Dowler had the following children: +38 i. Charles Arthur Dowler. +39 ii. Jane Rebecca Dowler. +40 iii. Thomas Edward Dowler. 41 iv. Anna Mae Dowler was born on 23 SEP 1891 in Marshall Co, WV.22,2 She died on 14 JUN 1940 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.23 She was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. Never married, DAR. ANNA DOWLER, TEACHER, IS DEAD died Friday at Home on Center Street - Burial is Sunday Miss Anna Dowler, instructor in Moundsville Junior high school, and widely known throughout Marshall county, died at her home, 1208 Center Street, Moundsville, at 8:15 o'clock Friday morning after a brief illness. Death was unexpected and the announcement is a shock to her professional and personal associates of the county. Miss Dowler was a graduate of Moundsville high school and West Liberty State Teachers college. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Moundsville. Fraternally, she was associated with the Order of Eastern Stars No. 56, of West Union, WV. Her parents, Mr and Mrs O J Dowler, preceded her in death, in addition to a sister, Mrs Jane Matthews, and a brother, Thomas Dowler. Surviving are two brothers, Charles A Dowler of New Concord, Ohio, and Willis E Dowler of Moundsville; four sisters, Mrs H W Anderson of Moundsville, and Ocie Ora and Ella Dowler with whom she made her home, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Grisell funeral home and will be taken to the late residence this evening. It will be returned to Grisell's Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev W S Patterson of the First Methodist church of Moundsville, and Rev Paul Elbin, president of West Liberty college, will officiate. Burial will take place in Highland cemetery, Cameron. +42 v. Daisy Olive Dowler. 43 vi. Ora Belle Dowler was born on 4 DEC 1897 in Marshall Co, WV.24,2 She died on 9 JAN 1951 in Glen Dale, Marshall Co, WV.25 Teacher, Marshall Co, never married, Eastern Star, DAR, Twin to Ocie Blanch MISS ORA DOWLER, WELL KNOWN LOCAL TEACHER, STRICKEN Miss Ora Dowler, popular Moundsville junior high school faculty member, died at 6:15 a.m. today (Tuesday) in the Glendale hospital following a brief illness. The body is at Grisell's 805 Fifth street. Funeral arrangements are pending. Miss Dowler was a native of Cameron, and a graduate of Cameron high school, received her degree at West Liberty college and obtained extra training credits at Salem college. She was a daughter of the late Jennings and Nancy Fletcher Dowler, was a member of Simpson Methodist church, and of Moundsville Chapter No. 86, Order of Eastern Star. Her teaching career was launched at Glendale grade school. Later she transferred to Central grade school in Moundsville, and for the past several years was a teacher in junior high school. 44 vii. Ocie Blanch Dowler was born on 4 DEC 1897 in Marshall Co, WV.26,2 She died on 16 SEP 1943 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.27 She was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. Teacher, Marshall Co, twin to Ora Belle, never married. 45 viii. Ella Lucile Dowler was born on 14 MAR 1902 in Loudenville, Marshall Co, WV.28,2 She died on 28 JAN 1970 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.29 She was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. Never married. MISS ELLA DOWLER DIED WEDNESDAY Miss Ella L Dowler, 67, of 217 Birch avenue, died suddenly at her home Wednesday evening at seven. Born at Loudenville, WV March 14, 1902, she was the daughter of Jennings and Nancy Jane Fletcher Dowler. She was a teacher at Sanford grade school, a member of Simpson Methodist church, and Order of Eastern Star at West Union, WV. She was a member of Marshall County Retired Teachers association, Classroom Teachers Association and WV Education Association. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Thomas Anderson with whom she made her home. Deceased are five sisters; Misses Ora, Ocie, and Anna, all three teachers in the Moundsville schools; Mrs Olive Anderson and Mrs Jane Matthews; and three brothers; Arthur, William, and Thomas. Friends will be received at Grisell funeral home 7 to 9 this evening, and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Saturday at two, with Rev Charles Roth of Simpson church officiating; burial in Highland cemetery, Cameron. +46 ix. Willis Elbert Dowler. FIFTH GENERATION 23. David Alexander Wilson was born on 1 DEC 1868 in Marshall Co, WV. He was married to Lulu Matilda Salter on 7 MAR 1894. Lulu Matilda Salter was born in 1876. 24. Hugh Parks Wilson was born on 18 NOV 1870 in Marshall Co, WV. He was married to Jane Gosney on 18 MAY 1898. Jane Gosney was born in 1874. 27. Thomas Edward Wilson was born on 11 JUN 1878 in Marshall Co, WV. He died on 7 AUG 1936 in Marshall Co, WV. He was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. He was married to Lillian Allen Brown on 6 AUG 1899. Lillian Allen Brown was born on 25 MAR 1876. She died on 13 JUN 1939. She was buried in Allen Grove Cem, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. 30. Charles Conn Wilson was born on 27 AUG 1887 in Marshall Co, WV. He died on 29 MAR 1950. He was buried in Halycon Hills, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. He was married to Laura Mae Fisher on 3 SEP 1919. Laura Mae Fisher was born on 11 SEP 1890. She died on 9 JAN 1978. She was buried in Halycon Hills, Sherrard, Marshall Co, WV. Charles Conn Wilson and Laura Mae Fisher had the following children: 47 i. Vera Mae Wilson. 48 ii. Clifton Conn Wilson. 49 iii. Kermit Hall Wilson. 50 iv. Claire Marie Wilson. 37. Harry Emmett Fletcher was born on 4 FEB 1907 in Marshall Co, WV.30 He was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. Freda Loraine Kinsey was born on 24 MAR 1910. She died on 25 JAN 1964 in Cameron, Marshall Co, WV. She was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. 38. Charles Arthur Dowler was born on 6 FEB 1883 in Marshall Co, WV.2 He died in 1942 in New Concord, OH. Was average height and weight, he always ate with a table spoon at home, had beautiful blue eyes - much like Ora, and a good sense of humor. Was a Mason. He worked in the oil fields as a foreman, in TX, AK, and OH, lived West Union, WV, died on his farm in New Concord, OH. He was married to Rachel. Charles Arthur Dowler and Rachel had the following children: +51 i. Elline Dowler. +52 ii. Clarriece Dowler. +53 iii. Margaret Dowler. +54 iv. Jonnie Dowler. 55 v. Charles Arthur Dowler Jr.. 56 vi. Ruth Dowler was born (PRIVATE) New Concord, OH. 39. Jane Rebecca Dowler was born on 5 FEB 1886 in Rock Lick, Marshall Co, WV.31,2 She died on 17 SEP 1922 in Cameron, Marshall Co, WV.32 She was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. Had blond hair and was pretty, died in a flu epidemic. She was married to Samuel Oscar Mathews (son of David Anguish Mathews and Mary Ann Strickland) on 11 AUG 1906 in Marshall Co, WV.33 Samuel Oscar Mathews was born on 20 APR 1886. He died on 4 APR 1969. He was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. nicknamed Puss. Jane Rebecca Dowler and Samuel Oscar Mathews had the following children: +57 i. Charles T. Mathews. 40. Thomas Edward Dowler was born on 17 SEP 1888 in Marshall Co, WV.34,2 He died on 22 JUL 1930 in Atwater, OH.23 lived at Atwater, OH, was a machinist FORMER MARSHALL COUNTY MAN DIES AT ATWATER, OHIO At his home in Atwater, Ohio on Tuesday evening, July 22, 1930 occurred the death of Thomas E Dowler. His death came after illness of a few days in which time he was receiving treatment in a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr Dowler was born in Marshall County and lived as a boy in the near vicinity of Cameron, WV. He was the son of the late Jennings and Nancy Dowler. He was floor supervisor in the Mechanical department at the Morgan Engineering Company at Alliance, Ohio. He had recently completed a course in mechanical drawing from the International Correspondence School. Mr Dowler leaves to mourn his departure a wife and four children of Atwater, Ohio. Also his five sisters of this place; Mrs H W Anderson and Misses Anna, Ora, Ocie, and Ella Dowler; two brothers; Arthur Dowler of Salem, WV and Willis Dowler of Fort Wayne, IN. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Atwater, Ohio. At this time funeral arrangements are incomplete. He was married to Mae Devore on 2 JUL 1910.2 Mae Devore died in 1917. small pox epidemic. Thomas Edward Dowler and Mae Devore had the following children: +58 i. Verna Mae Dowler. 59 ii. Mahlon Dowler was born in 1910. He died in 1917. +60 iii. Nelson Jennings Dowler. He was married to Roxie Moneypenny. Thomas Edward Dowler and Roxie Moneypenny had the following children: +61 i. Lee Dowler. +62 ii. Ora O. Dowler. 42. Daisy Olive Dowler was born on 9 MAR 1894 in Loudenville, Marshall Co, WV.2 She died on 23 MAY 1949 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.35 Died May 23, 1949 @ Moundsville, WV @ home, 100 Maple Ave of Cor Occlusion after visiting Thomas Anderson to see his daughter Linda. 55 yr 2 mo 14 ds. She was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. She has reference number 5. Mrs Daisy Olive Anderson Expires Mrs Daisy Olive Anderson, wife of Henry Anderson, died suddenly at her home at 100 Maple Avenue at 11 o'clock Monday evening. The body was removed to Grisells, Fifth St, where services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev Brandt of Simpson Methodist Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Cameron. Deceased was born at Loudenville, a daughter of the late Jennings and Nancy Jane Fletcher Dowler. She had resided in Moundsville for a number of years and attended Simpson Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, three sons Charles J and Thomas A of Moundsville and James Elbert at home; three daughters Mrs Marguerite Young, Moundsville, and Nancy and Rosemary Anderson at home; three grandchildren; two sisters Misses Ella and Ora Dowler, both of this city. Moundsville Daily Echo, May 24, 1949 She was married to Henry Ward Anderson (son of Jesse Morris Anderson and Rosa Lee May Hughes) on 1 NOV 1918 in Washington, Washington Co, PA.36 Married by Frank E. Jensen. Henry Ward Anderson was born on 20 OCT 1891 in Bristoria, Greene Co, PA.2 He died on 19 NOV 1959 in Magnolia Rest Home, Sistersville, WV.20 He was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. He has reference number 4. He served in the military in WWI. He served in the military in Mexican Border Service. Pvt Co C 132 Engineers WW1. Private, inducted 31 JUL 1918 at Washington, PA. Discharged 2 JUl 1919 at Pittsburgh. Prior service, 10th PA National Guard, Jul 1914 to Jul 1917. Served in France 27 OCT 1918 to 27 MAY 1919. Knowledge or vocation: Tin Mill Rougher. Born at Delphine, PA. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, and was 5"' 7" in height. Mexican Border Service with the National Guard. Ran a pool hall at one time when he was younger. Lost his kneecap in a motorcycle accident. Loved to hunt, fish, and fight. Henry Anderson Died Today Henry Ward Anderson, 66, resident of 100 Maple Avenue died in Magnolia Rest Home in New Martinsville (this is wrong, it should be sistersville) this morning at 10:30 following a lenthy illness. He was born in Greene County, PA, Oct. 21, 1891, son of the late Jesse and Rose Anderson. He had been a resident of Moundsville since 1921 and was a veteran of World War I, Mexican Border Service; was a member of American Legion Earl Francis Post No. 3, Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 437 and DAV's. He was a member of Simpson Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons Charles, Thomas, and James all of Moundsville; three daughters, Mrs. Margarite Young, Mrs Rosemary Shuttlesworth both of McMechen, Mrs Nancy Schlumberger of Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Lochs of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs Lou Polen of Holbrook, PA; step-mother, Mrs Lydia Anderson of Waynesburg, PA; four half-brothers Orville Anderson of Washington, PA; Parry Anderson of Toronto, OH, John Anderson of Graysville, PA and Willis Anderson of Broughton, PA; two half-sisters Mrs Myrtle Jones of Toronto, OH, Mrs Lucretia Anderson of Waynesburg, PA; and eleven grandchildren. His wife Olive Dowler Anderson preceded him in death in 1949. The body was removed to the Grisell's funeral home on Fifth street where funeral arrangements are incomplete. Moundsville Daily Echo November 19, 1959 Daisy Olive Dowler and Henry Ward Anderson had the following children: +63 i. Charles Jess Anderson. +64 ii. Marguerite Lucille Anderson. 65 iii. Donald Dowler Anderson was born in 1925 in Washington, Washington Co, PA. He died in 1925 in Washington, Washington Co, PA. 66 iv. Dale Jennings Anderson was born in DEC 1928 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV. He died on 31 JAN 1929 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.37 He was buried in Highland Cem, Marshall Co, WV. Buried underneath his mother, Daisy Olive Dowler Anderson +67 v. Thomas Allen Anderson. 68 vi. James Elbert Anderson was born (PRIVATE) in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV. Welder at Ormet. lived 100 Maple Ave, Moundsville, WV. US Air Force - Korean Conflict. +69 vii. Nancy Ellen Yvonne Anderson. +70 viii. Olive Rosemary Anderson. 46. Willis Elbert Dowler was born on 27 JUN 1904 in Marshall Co, WV.2 He was married to Louise Altavena Florence. Louise Altavena Florence was born in Fostoria, OH. nicknamed Peg Willis Elbert Dowler and Louise Altavena Florence had the following children: +71 i. Jane Dowler. 72 ii. Willis Elwood Dowler was born on 2 JUN 1925 in IN. He died on 12 OCT 1956 in Gilroy, CA. He was buried in Oakdale Mem Park. Prepared by: T. Vernon Anderson 217 Birch Avenue Moundsville, WV 26041 VernAnderson@compuserve.com SOURCES 1. DAR Patriot Index. Vol I pg 240. 2. Family Bible. 3. Ibid. 4. Letter to his family from Winchester, VA in 1863. 5. Widows Pension. 91888. 6. Marriage Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 1 pg 50. 7. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 1 pg 14. 8. Widows Pension. #91888. 9. Death Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 262. 10. Widows Pension. #91888. 11. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 1 pg 37. 12. Widows Pension. #91888. 13. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 7. 14. Ibid. bk 2 pg 21. 15. Ibid. bk 2 pg 38. 16. Ibid. bk 2 pg 134. 17. Widows Pension. #91888. 18. Death Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 52. 19. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 1 pg 35. 20. Obituary. 21. Antill Funeral Home Records. pg 20. 22. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 79. 23. Moundsville Daily Echo. 24. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 146. 25. Wills, Marshall Co, WV. bk 15 pg 347. 26. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 146. 27. Wills, Marshall Co, WV. bk 11 pg 295. 28. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 7 pg 54B. 29. Wills, Marshall Co, WV. bk 31 pg 72. 30. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 4 pg 66. 31. Ibid. bk 2 pg 29. 32. Antill Funeral Home Records. 33. Marriage Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk J pg 616. 34. Birth Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 48. 35. Death Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 4 pg 11. 36. Marriage Records, Washington Co, PA. 37. Death Records, Marshall Co, WV. bk 2 pg 5.