Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 1 1. Johannes B. Wertz-1. He was born on 22 Sep 1767 in Frederick County, MD. He died on 12 Apr 1862 in Cave Spring, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Notes for Johannes B. Wertz: General Notes: 1. Buried Cave Spring Twp., Botetourt County, VA. 2. 18th marriage at the Luthern Church, Lovettsville, VA     Elisabeth Stedler. She was born 1762 in Loudoun County, VA. She died 1808 in Botetourt County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Johannes B. Wertz and Elisabeth Stedler. They were married on 25 Sep 1788 in Lovettsville, VA [1]. Marriage Fact in Loudoun Co. Marriage Records, ParReg. A. They had 10 children. i. Sarah Wertz. She married Henry Shoemaker. They were married on 14 Apr 1841 in Botetourt County, VA. ii. Abraham Wertz. He was born on 06 Apr 1789 in Lovettsville, VA. He died in Knoxville, TN. iii. Elisabeth Wertz. She was born on 13 Sep 1790 in Lovettsville, VA [2]. Baptised on 13 Sep 1790 in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, VA. Sponsors in Elisabeth Wirtz, dau. of Conrad. Fact 5 in Elisabeth Wirtz, dau. of Conrad. iv. Anna Catharina Wertz. She was born on 08 Jul 1792 in Lovettsville, VA [2]. Baptised on 14 Oct 1792 in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, VA. She died on 09 Mar 1881. Sponsors in Catharina Ritsche (single). Fact 5 in Catharina Ritsche (single). v. Jacob Wertz. He was born on 20 Sep 1794 in Virginia. He married Elizabeth Shaver. They were married on 21 Apr 1825 in Botetourt County, VA. 2. vi. David Wertz. He was born 1795 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Matilda Custer. They were married on 13 Feb 1827 in Botetourt County, VA. He died Bef. 1890 in Roanoke County, VA. 3. vii. Conrad Wertz. He was born on 20 Sep 1796 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Elizabeth Grisso. They were married on 28 Jul 1825 in Botetourt County, VA. viii. Anna Barbara Wertz. She was born on 02 Apr 1802 in Botetourt County, VA. She married John Good. They were married on 10 Feb 1821 in Botetourt County, VA. 4. ix. John W. Werts. He was born on 03 Mar 1804 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Mary Hays. They were married on 03 Feb 1834 in Botetourt County, VA. He died on 09 Feb 1883. 5. x. Adam S. Wertz. He was born on 16 Aug 1806 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Ivy James. They were married on 22 Feb 1831 in Botetourt County, VA. He died Aft. 1870 in Indiana. Anna Frantz. She was born on 19 Apr 1779 in Botetourt County, VA. She died on 08 Aug 1836 in Botetourt County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Page 1 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:51 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 1 Johannes B. Wertz and Anna Frantz. They were married on 21 Mar 1812 in Roanoke, Virginia. They had 6 children. Relationship Notes: Marrige Records of Botetourt County, VA, 1810-1819     6. i. Isaac Wertz. He was born on 23 Feb 1813 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Rebecca Eller. They were married on 09 Jun 1832 in Botetourt County, VA. He died on 21 May 1891. Burial in Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin County, VA. 7. ii. Mary (Polly) Wertz. She was born on 31 Mar 1814 in Cave Spring, VA. She married Abram (John) Eller. They were married on 26 Mar 1831 in Botetourt County, VA. She died on 13 Dec 1906 in Roanoke County, VA. 8. iii. Christian Wertz. He was born on 19 Nov 1815 in Cave Springs, VA. He married Nancy Brubaker. They were married on 13 Mar 1837 in Botetourt County, VA. He died on 02 Apr 1880 in Cave Springs, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. iv. Margaret Wertz. She was born Jun 1818. She died Jul 1818. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. 9. v. Noah Frantz Wertz. He was born on 26 Jan 1819 in Cave Spring, VA. He married Catherine John Persinger. They were married on 19 Sep 1844 in Roanoke County, VA. He died on 23 May 1906 in Virginia. 10. vi. Anna Wertz. She was born on 30 Mar 1822 in Cave Spring, VA. She married Samuel Wrightsman Jr.. They were married on 22 Oct 1839 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 30 Apr 1889 in Kansas. Burial in Frantz Cemetery, Oakley Township, IL. Generation 2 2. David Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born 1795 in Botetourt County, VA. He died Bef. 1890 in Roanoke County, VA. Notes for David Wertz: General Notes: The following information has been provided by Clare Magbee.   David Wort, wife Matilda on 1860 Census of Cave Springs, Roanoke, County, VA, p. 354, could not read nor write. On the census of 1850 Roanoke County, VA, Dist. 57, a Jacob Wortz had a daughter age 21, named Matilda, born in VA. Jacob was probably a brother to David. Will Book, Roanoke County, VA, January 20, 1890, an order appointing three of his neighbors to assess his estate. There appears to be no record of this ever being done, but it can be assumed that he died either in late December 1889 or early January 1890. Deeds: 1840 Roanoke County, 145 acres between Black Creek and the Roanoke River, property sold to David Wort. She purchased from Elijah McClanahan, one of Roanoke Valley?s earliest and most prominent settlers. He sold a few acres in 1846. In December 1880 he conveyed his property, including the farming equipment and the livestock, except a bay mare called ?Fran,? to Charles D. Evans and M. J. Evans, his wife. In exchange Evans promised to provide for David. Matilda and mother in law Martha Custer, until their deaths. Evans was son in law. M. J. was Martha Jane Wort. April 9, 1881, the contract was annulled and on June 1, 1888, he entered into a similar contract with Charles K. Simms. This time, the two women were not included, so they probably had died. David made the deed, it read, because he was ?getting older.? Simms was to provide him with a comfortable room, food and clothing, necessary medical attendance in case of sickness and decent burial. If this was not carried out the deed would be void. (This type of deed was very common at the time and was used as a way for heirs to avoid paying inheritance tax.)       Page 2 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:51 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 Notes for David Wertz: General Notes: The following information has been provided by Clare Magbee.   David Wort, wife Matilda on 1860 Census of Cave Springs, Roanoke, County, VA, p. 354, could not read nor write. On the census of 1850 Roanoke County, VA, Dist. 57, a Jacob Wortz had a daughter age 21, named Matilda, born in VA. Jacob was probably a brother to David. Will Book, Roanoke County, VA, January 20, 1890, an order appointing three of his neighbors to assess his estate. There appears to be no record of this ever being done, but it can be assumed that he died either in late December 1889 or early January 1890. Deeds: 1840 Roanoke County, 145 acres between Black Creek and the Roanoke River, property sold to David Wort. She purchased from Elijah McClanahan, one of Roanoke Valley?s earliest and most prominent settlers. He sold a few acres in 1846. In December 1880 he conveyed his property, including the farming equipment and the livestock, except a bay mare called ?Fran,? to Charles D. Evans and M. J. Evans, his wife. In exchange Evans promised to provide for David. Matilda and mother in law Martha Custer, until their deaths. Evans was son in law. M. J. was Martha Jane Wort. April 9, 1881, the contract was annulled and on June 1, 1888, he entered into a similar contract with Charles K. Simms. This time, the two women were not included, so they probably had died. David made the deed, it read, because he was ?getting older.? Simms was to provide him with a comfortable room, food and clothing, necessary medical attendance in case of sickness and decent burial. If this was not carried out the deed would be void. (This type of deed was very common at the time and was used as a way for heirs to avoid paying inheritance tax.)       Matilda Custer. She was born 1812 in Botetourt County, VA. She died 1888 in Roanoke County, VA. David Wertz and Matilda Custer. They were married on 13 Feb 1827 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 13 children. i. Barnabus Wort. He was born 1830 in Botetourt County, VA. ii. Mary F. Wort. She was born 1832 in Botetourt County, VA. 11. iii. Amanda Catherine Wertz. She was born 1834 in Botetourt County, VA. She married James B. Merryman. They were married on 26 Dec 1850 in Franklin County, VA. 12. iv. Sarah Susan Wort. She was born on 04 Apr 1836 in Roanoke County, VA. She married John Gardner Clare. They were married Aft. 1850. She died on 30 Jun 1918. Burial in Atlanta, GA. v. Andrew Wertz. He was born 1837 in Virginia. vi. Martha Jane Wort. She was born 1838 in Roanoke County, VA. She married Charles K. Evans. They were married on 18 May 1858 in Roanoke County, VA. vii. Leanna Wort. She was born 1842 in Roanoke County, VA. 13. viii. Caroline Wort. She was born 1843 in Roanoke County, VA. ix. David N. Wort. He was born 1844 in Roanoke County, VA. x. Tabithat Wort. She was born 1846 in Roanoke County, VA. xi. Margaret Wertz. She was born 1848 in Virginia. xii. Idol R. Wort. She was born Dec 1849 in Roanoke County, VA. 14. xiii. Hiram Wertz. He was born 1852 in Virginia. He married Martha S.. They were married Abt. 1879 in Roanoke County, VA. 3. Conrad Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 20 Sep 1796 in Botetourt County, VA. Elizabeth Grisso. Conrad Wertz and Elizabeth Grisso. They were married on 28 Jul 1825 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 1 child. Page 3 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:51 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 (con't) i. George Wilhelm Wertz. He was born on 25 Feb 1821. 4. John W. Werts-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 03 Mar 1804 in Botetourt County, VA. He died on 09 Feb 1883. Catherine Grisso. She was born 1809. John W. Werts and Catherine Grisso. They were married on 09 Feb 1828 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 1 child. i. Sarah Wertz. She was born on 26 Oct 1829 in Virginia. She married James C. Loop. They were married on 28 Aug 1844 in Preble, OH. Mary Hays. She was born 1813 in Virginia. She died Jan 1883. John W. Werts and Mary Hays. They were married on 03 Feb 1834 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 11 children. i. William H. Wertz. He was born 1835. He died on 20 Jan 1854. ii. Matthew Wertz. He was born 1837. He died on 03 Mar 1854. iii. Catherine Wertz. She was born 1839. iv. Cythia Ann Wertz. She was born 1840. She died on 03 Jul 1854. v. Louise Margaret Wertz. She was born on 01 Mar 1841. She married Jacob Henry Shaver. They were married on 09 Oct 1856. She died on 31 Mar 1913. vi. Sarah Elizabeth Wertz. She was born 1843. 15. vii. Elias Griffin Wertz. He was born on 19 Jul 1846 in Virginia. He married Lucilla Jane Poage. They were married on 23 Jan 1879. He died on 09 Nov 1903 in Roanoke County, VA. viii. John M. Wertz. He was born 1848 in Virginia. He died Abt. 1871. ix. Vesta Wertz. She was born 1850. She died Jul 1854. x. Armin Wertz. He was born 1852. He died Jul 1854. xi. Elijah Calvin Wertz. He was born on 15 Jul 1855 in Virginia. He married Drucilla Erskin Lavinder. They were married on 22 Dec 1883. He died on 22 Sep 1884. 5. Adam S. Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 16 Aug 1806 in Botetourt County, VA. He died Aft. 1870 in Indiana. Notes for Adam S. Wertz: General Notes: In the 1850 Census he is living with his family in District 57, Roanoke County, VA. In the 1860 Census he is living with his family in Lancaster TWP, Wells County, IN. He worked as a cabinetmaker. In 1870, he is living in a hotel in Bluffton, working as a cabinetmaker. No sign of him after that.     Page 4 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:51 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 (con't) Notes for Adam S. Wertz: General Notes: In the 1850 Census he is living with his family in District 57, Roanoke County, VA. In the 1860 Census he is living with his family in Lancaster TWP, Wells County, IN. He worked as a cabinetmaker. In 1870, he is living in a hotel in Bluffton, working as a cabinetmaker. No sign of him after that.     Ivy James. She was born 1808 in Virginia. She died Sep 1859 in Lancaster Township, IN. Cause of Death was Typhoid Fever. Adam S. Wertz and Ivy James. They were married on 22 Feb 1831 in Botetourt County, VA. Marriage Fact in Zion Luthern Church. They had 4 children. i. Mary Jane Wertz. She was born 1834 in Virginia. She married Jacob J. Simmons. They were married on 06 Aug 1876. She died Aft. 1908. 16. ii. Elizabeth Ann Wertz. She was born on 30 Sep 1835 in Roanoke County, VA. She married George A. J. Stover. They were married on 03 Jun 1852 in Salem, VA. She died on 09 Jan 1908 in Bluffton, IN. Cause of Death was Neuralgia of the stomach. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. iii. Noah J. Wertz. He was born 1841 in Virginia. He died on 05 Apr 1863 in Died in battle of the Civil War. Cause of Death was Died in battle, Civil War. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH. Notes for Noah J. Wertz: General Notes: 94th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company K, Civil War, died in battle on April 5, 1863     17. iv. Margaret Wertz. She was born 1846 in Virginia. She died on 27 Mar 1926 in Logon County, CO. 6. Isaac Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 23 Feb 1813 in Botetourt County, VA. He died on 21 May 1891. Burial in Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin County, VA. Rebecca Eller. Isaac Wertz and Rebecca Eller. They were married on 09 Jun 1832 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 5 children. 18. i. Magdalena Wertz [3]. She was born Abt. 1834. ii. Ann Wertz. iii. Catherine Wertz. iv. Noal Wertz. v. Samuel Wertz. 7. Mary (Polly) Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 31 Mar 1814 in Cave Spring, VA. She died on 13 Dec 1906 in Roanoke County, VA. Abram (John) Eller. He was born 1801 in Virginia. Abram (John) Eller and Mary (Polly) Wertz. They were married on 26 Mar 1831 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 12 children. Page 5 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:51 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 (con't) i. Anna Eller. She was born on 02 May 1832 in Virginia. ii. Magdaline Eller. She was born on 19 Dec 1833 in Virginia. 19. iii. John W. Eller. She was born on 21 May 1836 in Virginia. iv. Elizabeth Eller. She was born on 19 Dec 1838 in Virginia. v. Sarah Eller. She was born on 27 Aug 1843 in Virginia. vi. Christian Eller. He was born on 28 Mar 1846 in Virginia. vii. Abraham Eller. He was born on 24 Nov 1848 in Virginia. viii. Francis Eller. He was born on 07 Aug 1851 in Virginia. ix. Benjamin Eller. He was born 1852 in Virginia. x. Nancy Kathryn Eller. She was born on 11 Oct 1854 in Virginia. xi. Amanda Jane Eller. She was born on 06 Oct 1856 in Virginia. xii. David Eller. He was born on 25 Jan 1861 in Virginia. 8. Christian Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 19 Nov 1815 in Cave Springs, VA. He died on 02 Apr 1880 in Cave Springs, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Nancy Brubaker. She was born on 15 Dec 1812 in Middlebrook, VA. She died on 01 Jan 1894 in Roanoke, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Christian Wertz and Nancy Brubaker. They were married on 13 Mar 1837 in Botetourt County, VA. They had 13 children. 20. i. Sarah (Sallie) Wertz. She was born on 05 Jun 1838 in Cave Spring, VA. She married Henry Anderson. They were married on 01 Jun 1858. She died on 12 Mar 1932. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. 21. ii. Henry Wertz. He was born on 28 Oct 1839 in Salem, VA. He married Susan Maria Kinsey. They were married on 15 Nov 1866 in Franklin County, VA. He died on 07 May 1910 in Darlo, KS. Burial in Bretheren Cemetery, Darlo, KS. iii. Elizabeth Wertz. She was born on 08 Nov 1840 in Salem, VA. She died on 05 Sep 1841. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. 22. iv. Susannah Wertz. She was born on 28 Dec 1842 in Salem, VA. She married Samuel O. Beckner. They were married on 08 Feb 1866 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 20 Feb 1929 in Virginia. Burial in Wertz Cemtery, Cave Springs, VA. 23. v. John B. Wertz. He was born on 22 Nov 1844 in Cave Springs, Roanoke, Virginia, USA [4]. He married Francis Peters. They were married on 04 Jan 1866. He died on 20 Jan 1926 in Baker Township, Gove, Kansas, USA [4]. Page 6 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 (con't) 24. vi. Catharine Wertz. She was born on 28 Mar 1848 in Cave Spring, VA. She married Samuel Henry Jamison. They were married on 22 Oct 1866 in Cave Spring, VA. She died on 22 May 1935 in Salem, VA. Burial in J. E. Brubaker Cemetery. vii. Infant Wertz. He died 1850. He was born Apr 1850 in Salem, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. 25. viii. Mary Wertz. She was born on 17 Aug 1851 in Salem, VA. She married Joel B. Flora. They were married on 06 Feb 1868. She died on 16 Dec 1869 in Franklin County, VA. Burial in Rutrough-Flora Cemetery, Franklin County, VA. 26. ix. Abraham Joshua Wertz. He was born on 16 Jun 1852 in Salem, VA. He married Mary Lowman Jennings. They were married on 25 Feb 1874 in Fincastle, Virginia. He died on 31 Jan 1939 in Las Vegas, NM. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM. 27. x. Eliza Wertz. She was born on 16 Apr 1854 in Cave Spring, VA. She married James Alexander Sylvester Campbell. They were married on 04 Sep 1873 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 04 Sep 1880 in Roanoke County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. xi. Lucy Wertz. She was born on 05 Aug 1856 in Salem, VA. She died on 06 Aug 1857 in Roanoke County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. xii. Benjanmin Wertz. He was born on 21 Aug 1859 in Salem, VA. He died on 06 Aug 1863 in Roanoke County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. xiii. Christian Wertz Jr.. He was born on 21 Aug 1859 in Cave Spring, VA. 9. Noah Frantz Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 26 Jan 1819 in Cave Spring, VA. He died on 23 May 1906 in Virginia. Notes for Noah Frantz Wertz: General Notes: Notes from Pryor Bible: ?Noah F.Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor, 4 Feb. 1864, having a mining certificate Wertz Mining Syndicate, 1896, one share $100.00. Noah F. Wertz, Inc. 29 Apr 1896, Secretary C. R. Wertz. Bill of Lading dated 18 Feb 1871, Salem, VA, Southern Express County? ? To G. N. Wertz from M.A. Wertz for one bale?. Notes from Wertz Bible: ?Catharine John, consort of Noah F. Wertz departed this life on Saturday, the 7th of April 1860, age 37 years 3 months and one day. The funeral was preached by Yancy. The text Hebrews the 4th chapter and 9th verse. John William Wertz: Birth 01 Dec 1848. Marriage to Eliza Lewis Harvey 15 Dec 1875. Death: 9 Apr 1987. Christian Robert Wertz died 13 Feb 1936 at 11:35 a.m.?.   Births: John William Wertz, 01 Dec 1848 George Newton Wertz, 28 May 1852 James Henry Wertz, 12 Sep 1854 Catarine John Pergsiner, 01 Jan 1823 Noah F. Wertz, 19 Jan 1819 Emily S. Pryor, 31 Oct 1828 Christian R. Wertz, 05 Sep 1856 Emaline Monday, 12 Mar 1860 Nannie Belle Wertz, 03 Nov 1860   Deaths: Lillie R. H., wife of G.N. Wertz departed his life, 26 May 1882, 22 years of age. John William Wertz, 9 Apr 1897 Robert Lewis Wertz, oldest son of J.W. Wertz died 27 Aug 1904 James Henry Wertz Christian Robert Wertz died 13 Feb 1936 at 11:35 a.m. Emaline Wertz departed this life 25th of March Noah Frantz Wertz, 23 May 1906 Emily Sarah wife of Noah Frantz Wertz, died 29 Jan 1915.   Marriages: Noah F. Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor were married 4 Feb 1864. John William Wertz and Eliza Lews Harvey were married 15 Dec 1875. George Newton Wertz and Lillian R. Birch (1st wife) and Garnett Preston James (2nd wife). Henry Wertz and Belle Saville (1st wife) and Alice Greenwood (2nd wife).?         Page 7 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 (con't) Notes for Noah Frantz Wertz: General Notes: Notes from Pryor Bible: ?Noah F.Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor, 4 Feb. 1864, having a mining certificate Wertz Mining Syndicate, 1896, one share $100.00. Noah F. Wertz, Inc. 29 Apr 1896, Secretary C. R. Wertz. Bill of Lading dated 18 Feb 1871, Salem, VA, Southern Express County? ? To G. N. Wertz from M.A. Wertz for one bale?. Notes from Wertz Bible: ?Catharine John, consort of Noah F. Wertz departed this life on Saturday, the 7th of April 1860, age 37 years 3 months and one day. The funeral was preached by Yancy. The text Hebrews the 4th chapter and 9th verse. John William Wertz: Birth 01 Dec 1848. Marriage to Eliza Lewis Harvey 15 Dec 1875. Death: 9 Apr 1987. Christian Robert Wertz died 13 Feb 1936 at 11:35 a.m.?.   Births: John William Wertz, 01 Dec 1848 George Newton Wertz, 28 May 1852 James Henry Wertz, 12 Sep 1854 Catarine John Pergsiner, 01 Jan 1823 Noah F. Wertz, 19 Jan 1819 Emily S. Pryor, 31 Oct 1828 Christian R. Wertz, 05 Sep 1856 Emaline Monday, 12 Mar 1860 Nannie Belle Wertz, 03 Nov 1860   Deaths: Lillie R. H., wife of G.N. Wertz departed his life, 26 May 1882, 22 years of age. John William Wertz, 9 Apr 1897 Robert Lewis Wertz, oldest son of J.W. Wertz died 27 Aug 1904 James Henry Wertz Christian Robert Wertz died 13 Feb 1936 at 11:35 a.m. Emaline Wertz departed this life 25th of March Noah Frantz Wertz, 23 May 1906 Emily Sarah wife of Noah Frantz Wertz, died 29 Jan 1915.   Marriages: Noah F. Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor were married 4 Feb 1864. John William Wertz and Eliza Lews Harvey were married 15 Dec 1875. George Newton Wertz and Lillian R. Birch (1st wife) and Garnett Preston James (2nd wife). Henry Wertz and Belle Saville (1st wife) and Alice Greenwood (2nd wife).?         Catherine John Persinger. She was born on 05 Jan 1823. She died on 07 Apr 1860 in Virginia. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Noah Frantz Wertz and Catherine John Persinger. They were married on 19 Sep 1844 in Roanoke County, VA. Marriage Fact in Lutheran. They had 5 children. 28. i. John William Wertz. He was born on 01 Dec 1848. He married Eliza Lewis Harvey. They were married on 15 Dec 1875 in Virginia. He died on 09 Apr 1897. ii. George Newton Wertz. He was born on 29 May 1852. He died on 29 May 1926. iii. James Henry Wertz [5]. He was born on 12 Sep 1854. He died on 11 Jul 1913. iv. Christian Robert Wertz. He was born on 05 Sep 1856. He died on 13 Feb 1936 in Reading, PA. Burial in Arlington Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. v. Emaline Wertz. She was born on 12 Mar 1860 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 25 Mar 1860. Emily Sarah Pryor is the daughter of Richard I. Pryor and Nancy Cash Bibb. She was born on 31 Oct 1828 in Pedlar Mills, VA. She died on 25 Jan 1915 in Roanoke, VA. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. Noah Frantz Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor. They were married on 04 Feb 1864 in Fincastle, VA. They had 1 child. 29. i. Nannie Belle Wertz [5]. She was born on 13 Nov 1866 in Big Lick, VA. She married James Stoudt Yoder. They were married on 18 Apr 1893 in Roanoke, VA. She died on 20 Feb 1958 in Harrisburg, PA. 10. Anna Wertz-2 (Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 30 Mar 1822 in Cave Spring, VA. She died on 30 Apr 1889 in Kansas. Burial in Frantz Cemetery, Oakley Township, IL. Samuel Wrightsman Jr.. He was born 1830 [4]. He died on 17 Jan 1892 in Anderson County, KS. Burial in Frantz Cemetery, Oakley Township, IL. Page 8 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 2 (con't) Samuel Wrightsman Jr. and Anna Wertz. They were married on 22 Oct 1839 in Roanoke County, VA. They had 7 children. i. John Wrightsman. He was born on 05 Jan 1847 in Roanoke County, VA. 30. ii. Noah Wrightsman. He was born on 23 Jan 1849 in Roanoke County, VA. He married Susannah Brubaker. They were married on 19 Dec 1875 in Illinois. He died on 20 Aug 1931 in Gage County, NE. Burial in Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Holmesville, NE. 31. iii. Anthony Wrightsman. He was born on 27 Mar 1853 in Roanoke County, VA. He married Magadalen A. Riffey. They were married on 22 Apr 1877. He died on 04 Jan 1942 in Lawrence, KS. Burial in Bethel Church Cem., Harris, KS. iv. Riley Wrightsman. He was born May 1856 in Roanoke County, VA. 32. v. Amos Wrightsman. He was born on 13 Nov 1858 in Roanoke County, VA. He married Susannah Metzger Shively. They were married on 15 Aug 1880 in Macon, Illinois, USA [4]. He died on 31 Mar 1938 in Cerro Gordo, IL [4]. vi. Mary Wrightsman. She was born on 26 Dec 1860 in Roanoke County, VA. vii. Gideon Wrightsman. He was born Abt. 1862 in Roanoke County, VA. Generation 3 11. Amanda Catherine Wertz-3 (David Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born 1834 in Botetourt County, VA. James B. Merryman. James B. Merryman and Amanda Catherine Wertz. They were married on 26 Dec 1850 in Franklin County, VA. They had 1 child. 33. i. Murtyl Merriman. He was born 1858 in Virginia. 12. Sarah Susan Wort-3 (David Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 04 Apr 1836 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 30 Jun 1918. Burial in Atlanta, GA. John Gardner Clare. He was born on 12 Oct 1828 in Botetourt County, VA. He died Abt. 1906 in Tennessee. John Gardner Clare and Sarah Susan Wort. They were married Aft. 1850. They had 10 children. i. Albert Clare. He was born on 01 Aug 1854 in Wytheville, VA. He died Bef. 1860 in Wytheville, VA. ii. Mary M. Clare. She was born on 20 May 1856 in Wytheville, VA. She married Jacob Winkle. They were married on 04 Jun 1881. She died on 16 Mar 1925 in Greene County, TN. Burial in Shiloh Cem., Greene County, TN. Page 9 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 iii. Martha Frances Clare. She was born on 19 Jun 1857 in Wytheville, VA. She married John N. McDonald. They were married 1876. She died on 15 Sep 1948 in Kingston, GA. Burial in Forest Hills Cem., Chattanooga, TN. iv. Eli Clare. He was born on 25 Oct 1859 in Wytheville, VA. He died on 17 Sep 1939 in Chattanooga, TN. Burial in Greenwood Cem., Chattanooga, TN. v. Henry C. Clare. He was born Abt. 1860 in Hawkins County, TN. He died Aft. 1880. 34. vi. Ida Belle Clare. She was born on 31 Aug 1864 in Loudon, TN. She married Henry Hill Miller. They were married on 18 Jul 1882 in Duluth, GA. Baptised on 28 Mar 1893 in St. Luke Episcapol, Hot Springs, AK. She died on 21 Jan 1942 in Duluth, GA. Burial in Duluth, GA. vii. Lilla M. Clare. She was born on 09 Sep 1866 in Knoxville County, TN. She died on 01 Dec 1867 in Knoxville County, TN. Burial in Old Gray Cem., Knxoville, TN. viii. Lafayett Clare. He was born Abt. 1868 in Knoxville County, TN. ix. Mabel Clare. She was born 1872 in Knoxville County, TN. x. John Gardiner Clare. He was born on 05 Jan 1872 in Knoxville County, TN. He died Bef. 1880 in Knoxville County, TN. Burial in Old Gray Cem., Knxoville, TN. Owen Snow. Owen Snow and Sarah Susan Wort. They were married on 30 Jul 1886 in Chattanooga, TN. They had no children. 13. Caroline Wort-3 (David Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born 1843 in Roanoke County, VA. ? Arthur. ? Arthur and Caroline Wort. They had 2 children. i. Samuel Arthur. He was born 1869 in Virginia. ii. Nicholas Arthur. He was born 1872 in Virginia. 14. Hiram Wertz-3 (David Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born 1852 in Virginia. Martha S.. She was born Jul 1855 in Virginia. Hiram Wertz and Martha S.. They were married Abt. 1879 in Roanoke County, VA. They had 6 children. i. Lille G. Wert. She was born 1882 in Virginia. ii. Mary L. Wert. She was born Feb 1884 in Virginia. iii. David Elijah Wert. He was born Sep 1885 in Virginia. Page 10 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) iii. iv. Laura S. Wert. She was born Jun 1891 in Virginia. v. Hettie Ellen Wert. She was born May 1893 in Virginia. She married George Willis Plunkett. They were married on 03 Mar 1912. vi. Nannie M. Wert. She was born May 1893 in Virginia. 15. Elias Griffin Wertz-3 (John W. Werts-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 19 Jul 1846 in Virginia. He died on 09 Nov 1903 in Roanoke County, VA. Lucilla Jane Poage. She was born on 01 Jul 1860 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 14 Nov 1938 in Roanoke County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Elias Griffin Wertz and Lucilla Jane Poage. They were married on 23 Jan 1879. They had 10 children. 35. i. Roscoe Conklin Wertz. He was born on 07 Jun 1880. He married Elizabeth Copelin Dyer. They were married on 01 Jul 1912. He died on 26 Mar 1944. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. ii. Otho Wertz. He was born on 15 Nov 1882. He died on 07 Feb 1883. 36. iii. Nora Ellen Wertz. She was born on 25 Apr 1884. She married James Luck Richardson. They were married on 07 May 1910. She died 1951 in Salem, VA. 37. iv. Sylvia Wertz. She was born on 02 Sep 1886 in Poages Mill, VA. She married Emmett Ballard Martin. They were married on 14 Nov 1912. v. Marvin Wertz. He was born on 12 Jun 1888. He died on 12 May 1900. 38. vi. Mary Myrtle Wertz. She was born on 11 Aug 1890 in Poages Mill, VA. She married William Otis Hunt. They were married on 26 Nov 1908. vii. Oscar Wertz. He was born on 12 Dec 1892. He died on 15 Jun 1918. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. viii. Roy Leonard Wertz. He was born on 09 Jan 1895. He died on 14 Sep 1934. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. ix. Maynard H. Wertz. He was born on 25 Apr 1896. x. Beulah M. Wertz. She was born on 07 Jun 1898. She married Roy L. Willett. They were married on 05 Dec 1915. 16. Elizabeth Ann Wertz-3 (Adam S. Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 30 Sep 1835 in Roanoke County, VA. She died on 09 Jan 1908 in Bluffton, IN. Cause of Death was Neuralgia of the stomach. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. Notes for Elizabeth Ann Wertz: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Evening News, January 8, 1909. After an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Boden passed away at her home on South Liberty Street this morning at 11 o'clock. She was taken ill with a cold some time ago and on account of her feeble death she became worse and neuralgia of the stomach set in. Her stomach became such tat she could not eat anything or take nourishment of any kind. The pain was terrible, and death came as a relief. Mrs. Elizabeth Boden was born in Roanoke County, VA September 30, 1835. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. (Adam) Wertz. Mrs. Boden was married twice, and her first husbnad was George A.J. Stover whom she married June 3, 1852 at Salem, VA. They moved to this county soon after and settled near Murray. On November 29, 1859 Mr. Stover died from injuries received from a kick by a colt. To this union there were four children born, all of which are deceased with the exception of George Stover, Jr. of this city. Mrs. Stover came to this city following the death of her husband. In 1866 she was united in marriage to William Boden, who died the 12th day of last December. Mrs. Boden bore four children by her second marriage, of whom are Lewis, Mrs. William McConnell, of this city, Charles, of Chicago, and Mrs. Emma Reed, deceased. Mrs. Boden is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary J. Simons of his city, and Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, of Colorado. The funeral will be held at the residence on Liberty Street Sunday. Further arrangements have not been made.     Page 11 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for Elizabeth Ann Wertz: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Evening News, January 8, 1909. After an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Boden passed away at her home on South Liberty Street this morning at 11 o'clock. She was taken ill with a cold some time ago and on account of her feeble death she became worse and neuralgia of the stomach set in. Her stomach became such tat she could not eat anything or take nourishment of any kind. The pain was terrible, and death came as a relief. Mrs. Elizabeth Boden was born in Roanoke County, VA September 30, 1835. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. (Adam) Wertz. Mrs. Boden was married twice, and her first husbnad was George A.J. Stover whom she married June 3, 1852 at Salem, VA. They moved to this county soon after and settled near Murray. On November 29, 1859 Mr. Stover died from injuries received from a kick by a colt. To this union there were four children born, all of which are deceased with the exception of George Stover, Jr. of this city. Mrs. Stover came to this city following the death of her husband. In 1866 she was united in marriage to William Boden, who died the 12th day of last December. Mrs. Boden bore four children by her second marriage, of whom are Lewis, Mrs. William McConnell, of this city, Charles, of Chicago, and Mrs. Emma Reed, deceased. Mrs. Boden is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary J. Simons of his city, and Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, of Colorado. The funeral will be held at the residence on Liberty Street Sunday. Further arrangements have not been made.     George A. J. Stover. He was born 1830. He died on 29 Nov 1859 in Bluffton, IN. Cause of Death was Kicked in the head by a colt. George A. J. Stover and Elizabeth Ann Wertz. They were married on 03 Jun 1852 in Salem, VA. They had 3 children. i. Francis Stover. She was born 1856 in Indiana. She died Bef. 1870. ii. Errick Stover. He was born on 16 Mar 1860. He died Bef. 1870. 39. iii. George Estel Stover. He was born on 16 Mar 1860 in Murray, Lancaster TWP, IN. He married Sarah F. Nicely. They were married on 23 Oct 1894. He died on 10 Aug 1936. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. William Boden. He was born on 01 Jan 1838 in Drake County, OH. He died on 12 Dec 1907 in Marion, IN. Cause of Death was Spinal Meningitis. Burial in Old Soldies Home Cemetery, Marion, IN. Notes for William Boden: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Evening News, December 12, 1907. A telegram from Marion late Thursday afternoon informed relatives here of the death of William Boden, who was a life-long resident of this city, with the exception of the past year, which was spent at Marion as an inmate of the National Soldier's Home. The telegram of his death was the first word his relatives here had received to the effect that he was in worse physical condition than usual, although he had been afflicted so terribly for a long time that his death was a matter of no surprise. The deceased was born in Wells County (Darke County, OH) in 1837and at his death was seventy years of age. He was a plasterer by trade and followed that occupation for years, until physical disability prevented him from working. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the 47th Indiana Volunteers and served as a faithful soldier until he met with an accident while on duty which disabled him and which in his later years was assigned as the cause of spinal meningitis with which he was so sadly afflicted. While on duty one night in the army he accidently fell into an old well which was not well covered and he was there for some time before his comrades rescued him. He recovered from the injuries at the time, but an injury to the spine was received which caused his affliction in later years. His trouble had grown worse gradually for 15 years. Mr. Boden was married before going to war, but was married a second time in 1866 to Miss Elizabeth Wertz in this city. She and three children, Lewis Boden and Mrs. William McConnell of this city, and Charles Boden of Chicago, survive him. One daughter, Mrs. Emma Reed is dead. The funeral services will be held at the Soldiers Home at Marion at three o'clock Saturday afternoon and the relatives from here will attend, possibly with the exception of the widow, who is sick today and fears she may not be able to go to the funeral. Interment will take place in the Soldiers' Home Cemetery. A committee from the Odd Fellows Lodge of this city, of which Mr. Boden had been a member for many years, will attend the services. The lodge has given much care to Mr. Boden in his last years. Mrs. Emma Snyder (Snider), a sister of William Boden, resides at Deedsville, IN, and one brother, James, is supposed to be living in South Dakota, but no word has been received from him since he visited here five years ago.     Page 12 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for William Boden: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Evening News, December 12, 1907. A telegram from Marion late Thursday afternoon informed relatives here of the death of William Boden, who was a life-long resident of this city, with the exception of the past year, which was spent at Marion as an inmate of the National Soldier's Home. The telegram of his death was the first word his relatives here had received to the effect that he was in worse physical condition than usual, although he had been afflicted so terribly for a long time that his death was a matter of no surprise. The deceased was born in Wells County (Darke County, OH) in 1837and at his death was seventy years of age. He was a plasterer by trade and followed that occupation for years, until physical disability prevented him from working. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the 47th Indiana Volunteers and served as a faithful soldier until he met with an accident while on duty which disabled him and which in his later years was assigned as the cause of spinal meningitis with which he was so sadly afflicted. While on duty one night in the army he accidently fell into an old well which was not well covered and he was there for some time before his comrades rescued him. He recovered from the injuries at the time, but an injury to the spine was received which caused his affliction in later years. His trouble had grown worse gradually for 15 years. Mr. Boden was married before going to war, but was married a second time in 1866 to Miss Elizabeth Wertz in this city. She and three children, Lewis Boden and Mrs. William McConnell of this city, and Charles Boden of Chicago, survive him. One daughter, Mrs. Emma Reed is dead. The funeral services will be held at the Soldiers Home at Marion at three o'clock Saturday afternoon and the relatives from here will attend, possibly with the exception of the widow, who is sick today and fears she may not be able to go to the funeral. Interment will take place in the Soldiers' Home Cemetery. A committee from the Odd Fellows Lodge of this city, of which Mr. Boden had been a member for many years, will attend the services. The lodge has given much care to Mr. Boden in his last years. Mrs. Emma Snyder (Snider), a sister of William Boden, resides at Deedsville, IN, and one brother, James, is supposed to be living in South Dakota, but no word has been received from him since he visited here five years ago.     William Boden and Elizabeth Ann Wertz. They were married on 28 Jan 1866 in Bluffton, IN. They had 4 children. 40. i. Anna M. Boden. She was born on 31 Dec 1866 in Bluffton, IN. She married William P. McConnell. They were married on 03 Oct 1888. She died on 05 Apr 1928. Cause of Death was Tuberculosos. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. ii. Emma D. Boden. She was born Aug 1869 in Bluffton, IN. She married Edward M. Reed. They were married on 28 Mar 1893 in Bluffton, IN. She died on 15 Dec 1904 in Chicago, IL. 41. iii. Charles Guy Boden. He was born on 16 May 1873 in Bluffton, IN. He married Augusta Goitowski. They were married Abt. 1896. He died on 15 Sep 1941 in Francisville, IN. Cause of Death was Severed Jugular Vein. Burial in Francisville, IN. 42. iv. Lewis Allen Boden. He was born on 19 Sep 1876 in Bluffton, IN. He married Bertha Bennett. They were married on 07 Nov 1903 in Poneto, IN. He died on 14 Jan 1934 in Indiana. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. 17. Margaret Wertz-3 (Adam S. Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born 1846 in Virginia. She died on 27 Mar 1926 in Logon County, CO. William Mitchell. William Mitchell and Margaret Wertz. They had 1 child. i. Minnie Belle Mitchell. She was born on 12 Jul 1882 in Manhattan, KS. She died on 19 Sep 1940. 18. Magdalena Wertz-3 (Isaac Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1) [3]. She was born Abt. 1834. ? Laprad. ? Laprad and Magdalena Wertz. They had 2 children. i. Lisha A. Laprad [6]. She was born Abt. 1860. ii. Noah Laprad [6]. He was born Abt. 1862. Page 13 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) 19. John W. Eller-3 (Mary (Polly) Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 21 May 1836 in Virginia. Hannah C. ?. He was born 1842 in Virginia. Hannah C. ? and John W. Eller. They had 7 children. i. Lucy M. Eller. She was born 1857 in Virginia. ii. Frank Eller. He was born 1858 in Virginia. iii. Mary C. Eller. She was born 1860 in Virginia. iv. David Eller. He was born 1862 in Virginia. v. Virginia Eller. She was born 1867 in Virginia. vi. Daniel Eller. He was born 1868 in Virginia. vii. Christian Eller. He was born 1870 in Virginia. 20. Sarah (Sallie) Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 05 Jun 1838 in Cave Spring, VA. She died on 12 Mar 1932. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. Henry Anderson. He was born on 18 Jan 1832 in Shenandoah County, VA. He died on 11 Dec 1907. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. Henry Anderson and Sarah (Sallie) Wertz. They were married on 01 Jun 1858. They had 10 children. i. Nancy Susan Anderson. She was born on 25 Nov 1858. She died on 03 Jan 1899. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. Notes for Nancy Susan Anderson: General Notes: Never Married     43. ii. Mary Catherine Anderson. She was born on 22 Oct 1860 in Franklin County, VA. She married John R. Naff. They were married on 18 Dec 1883. She died on 08 Mar 1943 in New Carlisle, OH. 44. iii. Martha Ann Anderson. She was born on 01 Nov 1862 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 24 Apr 1950 in Ohio. 45. iv. John Herny Anderson. He was born on 02 Dec 1864 in Franklin County, VA. He married Jospephine Saul. They were married on 01 Nov 1880. He died on 24 May 1966. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. 46. v. Calperney Anderson. She was born on 24 Jan 1867 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 31 Jul 1901. Page 14 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) vi. Christian Mortimoose Anderson. He was born on 24 Jun 1869. He died on 06 Aug 1964. 47. vii. David Plain Anderson. He was born on 08 Oct 1871 in Franklin County, VA. He died on 29 Dec 1958. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. viii. Eliza Elizabeth Anderson. She was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 27 Dec 1972. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. Notes for Eliza Elizabeth Anderson: General Notes: Never married.     48. ix. James William Anderson. He was born on 02 Feb 1877 in Franklin County, VA. He died on 25 Aug 1950 in Bluefield, WV. x. Charles Edward Anderson. He was born on 02 Apr 1880 in Franklin County, VA. He died on 08 Dec 1938. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. 21. Henry Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 28 Oct 1839 in Salem, VA. He died on 07 May 1910 in Darlo, KS. Burial in Bretheren Cemetery, Darlo, KS. Susan Maria Kinsey. She was born on 07 Apr 1840 in Franklin County, VA. She died Jul 1913 in Darlo, KS. Burial in Bretheren Cemetery, Darlo, KS. Henry Wertz and Susan Maria Kinsey. They were married on 15 Nov 1866 in Franklin County, VA. They had 5 children. 49. i. William David Wertz. He was born on 30 Sep 1867 in Logansport, IN. He married Sarah Virginia Nichols. They were married on 30 Apr 1893 in Centropolis, KS. He died on 02 Jan 1943 in Turon, KS. Burial in Turon Cemetery, Turon, KS. 50. ii. Mary Elizabeth Wertz. She was born on 18 Oct 1870 in Girard Township, IL. She died on 08 Jun 1939. iii. Nancy Catherine Wertz. She was born on 05 Nov 1872 in Girard Township, IL. She died on 06 Aug 1889. 51. iv. Amos Christ Wertz. He was born on 27 Apr 1875 in Quincy, IL. He married Annie Lavina Culver. They were married on 26 May 1902 in Ottawa, KS. He died on 26 Dec 1951. 52. v. John Henry Wertz. He was born on 31 May 1880 in Springfield, IL. He married Clara May Rodgers. They were married on 21 Oct 1902 in Ottawa, KS. He died on 13 Jul 1963 in Oswego, KS. Burial in Pleasant Valley, Oswego, KS. 22. Susannah Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 28 Dec 1842 in Salem, VA. She died on 20 Feb 1929 in Virginia. Burial in Wertz Cemtery, Cave Springs, VA. Samuel O. Beckner. He was born on 29 May 1842 in Botetourt County, VA. He died on 27 May 1914 in Peters Creek, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Notes for Samuel O. Beckner: General Notes: Samuel bought his farm from his father-in-law, Christian Wertz for $6,000. Today there is a shopping center, "Cave Spring Corner", exactly on the spot of the home of Samuel and Susan Beckner.     Page 15 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for Samuel O. Beckner: General Notes: Samuel bought his farm from his father-in-law, Christian Wertz for $6,000. Today there is a shopping center, "Cave Spring Corner", exactly on the spot of the home of Samuel and Susan Beckner.     Samuel O. Beckner and Susannah Wertz. They were married on 08 Feb 1866 in Roanoke County, VA. They had 12 children. i. Julia Catherine Beckner. She was born on 14 Jan 1867 in Botetourt County, VA. She died on 06 Apr 1903 in Botetourt County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. 53. ii. John Ezra Beckner. He was born on 27 Jan 1868 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Peninah Elizabeth Bower. They were married on 08 Mar 1894 in Floyd County, VA. He died on 09 Feb 1949 in Forsyth County, NC. 54. iii. Nancy Elizabeth Beckner. She was born on 23 Jun 1869 in Botetourt County, VA. She married Ruffus Flora. They were married on 20 Dec 1888 in Roanoke, VA. She died on 11 Dec 1932. 55. iv. Christian Joseph Beckner. He was born on 26 Aug 1870 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Lydia Evelyn Rutrough. They were married on 03 Jan 1893 in Floyd County, VA. He died on 20 Mar 1960 in Roanoke, VA. Burial in Peters Creek Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. 56. v. William Abram Beckner. He was born on 02 Feb 1872 in Botetourt County, VA. He married Sallie Marie Sides. They were married on 26 Dec 1895 in Forsythe County, NC. He died on 26 Feb 1966. 57. vi. Mary Margret Beckner. She was born on 02 Apr 1873 in Botetourt County, VA. She married George Henry Bower. They were married on 01 Apr 1897. She died on 01 Nov 1949 in Darke County, OH. vii. Eliza E. Beckner. She was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Botetourt County, VA. She died on 30 Sep 1875 in Roanoke, VA. 58. viii. Elma Frances Beckner. She was born on 03 Mar 1876 in Roanoke, VA. She married Isaac Bower. They were married on 04 Apr 1895 in Roanoke, VA. She died on 09 Oct 1968 in Roanoke, VA. Burial in Old German Baptist Ch. Cem., Peters Creek, VA. 59. ix. Benjamin Elias Beckner. He was born on 01 Aug 1878. He married Cora Rebecca Sides. They were married on 27 Dec 1899. He died on 14 May 1947. 60. x. Henry Aberry Beckner. He was born on 12 Aug 1880 in Roanoke, VA. He married Cora Ellen Cabinas. They were married on 28 Dec 1904. He died on 26 Dec 1911 in Preble County, OH. Burial in Gratis Cemetery, Preble County, OH. 61. xi. Emory Noah Beckner. He was born on 01 Dec 1882 in Cave Springs, VA. He married Elsie Mussleman. They were married on 20 Nov 1907 in Camden, IN. He died on 20 Jul 1973 in Rocky Mount, VA. Burial in Mote Cemetery, Pitsburg, OH. Page 16 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) xii. Joseph Walter Beckner. He was born on 23 Dec 1884 in Roanoke, VA. He married Elizabeth Mussleman. They were married on 26 Mar 1912 in Carroll County, IN. He died on 31 Oct 1946 in Roanoke, VA. Burial in Peters Creek Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. 23. John B. Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 22 Nov 1844 in Cave Springs, Roanoke, Virginia, USA [4]. He died on 20 Jan 1926 in Baker Township, Gove, Kansas, USA [4]. Francis Peters. She was born on 29 Mar 1846 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 11 Feb 1932 in Quinter, KS. John B. Wertz and Francis Peters. They were married on 04 Jan 1866. They had 10 children. i. Sarah Jane Wertz. She was born on 25 Oct 1866. She died on 16 Feb 1877. ii. Joel Benjamin Wertz. He was born on 30 Dec 1868. He died on 23 Feb 1877. iii. Mary Susan Wertz. She was born on 30 Jun 1870. She died on 29 Jan 1877. iv. Christian Abraham Wertz. He was born on 23 Jun 1872. He died on 20 Apr 1873. v. Nancy Elizabeth Wertz. She was born on 28 Feb 1874. She died on 21 Jan 1876. 62. vi. Daniel Jackson Wertz [3]. He was born on 22 Feb 1878 in Franklin, VA [4]. He died on 04 Jun 1964 in Quinter, KS [4]. 63. vii. Joseph Lee Wertz [3]. He was born on 28 May 1878 in Franklin, VA [4]. He married Rhoda May Finkenbinder. They were married 1900 [4]. He died on 06 Nov 1964 in La Junta, CO [4]. 64. viii. Henry David Wertz. He was born on 26 Sep 1881 in Franklin County, VA. He married Mabel Irene Hargitt. They were married on 19 Jun 1907. He died on 25 Jan 1975 in Quinter, KS. ix. Ida Catherine Wertz. She was born on 10 Jan 1884. She died on 10 Oct 1977. x. Lillie Ann Wertz. She was born on 15 Feb 1887. She died on 17 Jun 1900. 24. Catharine Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 28 Mar 1848 in Cave Spring, VA. She died on 22 May 1935 in Salem, VA. Burial in J. E. Brubaker Cemetery. Samuel Henry Jamison. He was born on 16 Jul 1844 in Franklin County, VA. He died on 20 Feb 1927 in Salem, VA. Burial in J. E. Brubaker Cemetery. Samuel Henry Jamison and Catharine Wertz. They were married on 22 Oct 1866 in Cave Spring, VA. They had 4 children. i. Joseph Henry Jamison. He was born on 16 Aug 1870 in Virginia. He died on 14 Aug 1907 in Virginia. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Page 17 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) 65. ii. Christian Emory Jamison [5]. He was born on 11 May 1872 in Cave Spring, VA. He married Martha Frances Showalter. They were married on 02 Apr 1896 in Roanoke, VA. He died on 30 May 1967. 66. iii. John Samuel Jamison [5]. He was born on 27 Jul 1875 in Salem, VA. He married Fannie Ann Boitnott. They were married on 23 Dec 1897. He died on 09 Feb 1970. 67. iv. Elmer William Jamison [5]. He was born on 19 Mar 1879 in Salem, VA. He married Mary Susan Brubaker. They were married on 28 Mar 1900 in Salem, VA. He died on 17 Feb 1957 in Salem, VA. Burial in Peters Creek Cedar Lawn Cemetery. 25. Mary Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 17 Aug 1851 in Salem, VA. She died on 16 Dec 1869 in Franklin County, VA. Burial in Rutrough-Flora Cemetery, Franklin County, VA. Joel B. Flora. He was born on 22 Dec 1844. He died on 15 Jun 1892 in Franklin County, VA. Burial in Rutrough-Flora Cemetery, Franklin County, VA. Joel B. Flora and Mary Wertz. They were married on 06 Feb 1868. They had 2 children. 68. i. Nannie E. Flora. She was born on 03 Dec 1869 in Franklin County, VA. She married John Tazwell Rutrough. They were married on 02 Apr 1891. She died on 25 Jun 1951. Burial in Rutrough-Flora Cemetery, Franklin County, VA. 69. ii. Fannie B. Flora. She was born on 03 Dec 1869 in Franklin County, VA. She married Emory William Brubaker. They were married on 05 Nov 1891. She died on 30 Aug 1951. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Eaton, OH. 26. Abraham Joshua Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 16 Jun 1852 in Salem, VA. He died on 31 Jan 1939 in Las Vegas, NM. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM. Notes for Abraham Joshua Wertz: General Notes:   Obituary:   Source unknown. Mr. Abraham J. Wertz died last night at the hospital. Mr. Wertz was born near Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, August 16, 1852. He was the last of a family of 11 children to pass away, being a son of Christian and Mary Wertz, pioneers of Virginia. On February 25, 1874 he was married to Mary L. Jennings at Fincastle, Virginia. Mrs. Wertz passed away September 20, 1933. After his marriage they moved to Kansas where they lived for three years, after which they went to Logansport, Indiana, where they spent eight years. Mrs. Wertz came to Las Vegas in 1889. Mr. Wertz is survived by two sons, Karl of Las Vegas, and Chris Wertz of Bisbee, Arizona, and one daughter Mrs. Margaret V. Brooks, of Las Vegas. A daughter, Mrs. Lila Allen died September 28, 1923. Interment was in the family plot in Masonic cemetery.   Notes:   Abraham and Mary left Virginia for Kansas in 1876. They left Kansas for Indiana in1881 and then moved to New Mexico in January 1889.       Page 18 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Mary Lowman Jennings. She was born on 02 Mar 1853 in Fincastle, Virginia. She died on 20 Sep 1933 in Las Vegas, NM. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM. Abraham Joshua Wertz and Mary Lowman Jennings. They were married on 25 Feb 1874 in Fincastle, Virginia. They had 4 children. 70. i. Nancy Eliza (Lila) Wertz. She was born on 16 Jan 1875 in Salem, VA. She married Charles Wesley Allen. They were married on 16 Nov 1892. She died on 28 Sep 1923 in Bisbee, AZ. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM. 71. ii. Margaret Virginia Wertz. She was born on 21 Sep 1880 in Independence, KS. She married Belvidere Lee Brooks. They were married on 16 Jun 1900 in Las Vegas, NM. She died on 05 Aug 1974 in Chico, CA. Burial in Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, CA. 72. iii. Joseph Karl Wertz. He was born on 20 Nov 1883 in Adamsboro, IN. He married Sarah Edith Lowder. They were married on 16 Jun 1907 in Arcarum, Ohio. He died on 10 May 1961 in Las Vegas, NM. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM. iv. John Christian Wertz. He was born on 14 Jun 1886 in Adamsbourgh, IN. He married Anna May Foster. They were married on 16 Oct 1909 in Las Vegas, NM. He died on 14 Jul 1961 in Las Vegas, NM. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, NM. Notes for John Christian Wertz: General Notes:   Obituary:   Source unknown, July 16, 1961. John C. (Chris) Wertz, 75, retired vice president of the Bank of Douglas (now known as Arizona Bank) died Friday in Tucson hospital. He was the son of Abraham J. and Mary J. Wertz. Surviving are his wife, Annie Mae Wertz, of Tucson, a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brooks of Chico, Calif.; a niece Mrs. Dorothy Jones of Montana, and a nephew Billy Wertz. Interment was in the family plot in Masonic cemetery.     27. Eliza Wertz-3 (Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 16 Apr 1854 in Cave Spring, VA. She died on 04 Sep 1880 in Roanoke County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. James Alexander Sylvester Campbell. He was born on 15 Mar 1853 in Rockbridge County, VA. He died on 25 Jun 1931 in Benton County, MO. Burial in Fristoe Cemetery, Benton County, MO. James Alexander Sylvester Campbell and Eliza Wertz. They were married on 04 Sep 1873 in Roanoke County, VA. They had 3 children. 73. i. Mary Margaret Campbell. She was born on 07 Sep 1874 in Cave Spring, VA. She married Joseph Ihrig. They were married on 07 Jul 1894 in Fristoe, MO. She died on 22 Jul 1968 in Winter Park, FL. Burial in Winter Park, FL. Page 19 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) 74. ii. Charles Christian Campbell. He was born on 12 Nov 1876 in Roanoke County, VA. He married Ada C. Crawford. They were married on 16 Dec 1900 in Fristoe, MO. He died on 21 May 1959 in Benton County, MO. Burial in Fristoe Cemetery, Benton County, MO. iii. Carry William Campbell. He died 1879 in Roanoke County, VA. He was born on 01 Mar 1879 in Roanoke County, VA. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Springs, VA. 28. John William Wertz-3 (Noah Frantz Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 01 Dec 1848. He died on 09 Apr 1897. Eliza Lewis Harvey. John William Wertz and Eliza Lewis Harvey. They were married on 15 Dec 1875 in Virginia. They had 1 child. i. Robert Lewis Wertz. He died on 27 Aug 1904. 29. Nannie Belle Wertz-3 (Noah Frantz Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1) [5]. She was born on 13 Nov 1866 in Big Lick, VA. She died on 20 Feb 1958 in Harrisburg, PA. Notes for Nannie Belle Wertz: General Notes: The following are excerpts from various letters written by Nannie Bell. October 26, 1952, letter to George and Peg Stanley: ?Grandmother Frantz was a Dunkard as the Brethren used to be called. She was paralyzed several years before her death. Uncle Isaac, who lived in Franklin County, VA was paralyzed and so were Aunt Polly and Aunt Anna. My father was last to go as you may remember, also paralyzed. Aunt Anna married Sam Wrightsman and went west. They had 3 boys, maybe 4. They came east once when I was quite small. Made Uncle Christs? their headquarters. Did not bring any children. They spent several days at home. Aunt Annie was short and stout, Uncle Sam small and thin. He had a sort of waspish disposition, as he did not want dogs, cats or anything small to touch him. He kicked our little dog who belonged to your father, so we did not like him very well. But we all loved Aunt Annie. They belonged to the Old Order. Aunt Polly had a big family, most of them went west. John the oldest son ran the farm and also preached. They learned to the Progressive Order. Many of Aunt Polly?s grandchildren progressed out, to them were more worldly churches, as for instance. Ida, who married a lawyer, Mr. Wooldridge of Roanoke. You may remember him. One of the cousin John Eller?s boys and typhoid fever. A disease in those far off days more prevalent and more fatal than now. He had never joined any church. But realizing his condition he begged to be baptized. They consulted but the Doctors said no, it would mean almost certain death. He begged more. Finally Aunt Polly, who seems to be a women of superior sense and a good executive said yes. My father, mother, and I went up to see it. They lived about 3 miles from Cave Spirngs. I was so excited I was trembling. People talked, you see, more in front of me. Well, they made a dam in a swift little brook and they baptized him. They wrapped him in the woolliest of blankets and carried him home. In ten days he was out bed and gaining. Dr. Gale had just come to Cave Springs from his internship at Belleview, New York. He pronounced it ?A miracle by faith?. Later he went west.?   October 26, 1952, letter to Thelma Kettell (granddaughter of Noah).   ?Dear Thelma - It does not seem possible that a year has passed since you moved. I had your address but mislaid it. When you are so old as I you may forget too, where you put things. Little Annabelle is now a big girl. I have two great-grandchildren who are also in the 7th grade this year, one Paulines grandchild, Margaret. Pauline will be 52 years old the 6th of Dec. Now I think if you find all the kinfolk?s Dewey has on record, she, Annabelle will never be lonely. I was at Elise?s daughters, Elsies? when the letter reached me. Mae came in and as she was going to Deweys, I sent them on to him as he has all the dates and everything historical and traditional that he could find for the last 10 or 15 years. This Cliff G. Wertz is certainly one of Uncle Christion Wertz great-grandsons. Uncle Christ died of throat paralysis. My father Noah Frantz, went up to Cave Springs to be with him night after night for more than 3 months. I have heard him preach. He had a way of saying things that a child could understand. The funeral was at his home and many people came. The house was full and big yard was full. Dr. David Bittle, dean of the Lutheran Theological school, located at Salem, VA spoke for a few minutes, at that time was almost unprecedented, but Grandfather John was as the Brethren used to be called. She was paralyzed several years before her death. So now you see if you see any Ellers or Wrightsmans you may find kinfolk?s. Besides there are numerous Wertz scattered about. There is a tradition that a man named Wertz once ?stood in? with one of the Kings of Germany. Being high tempered he fell out with another high ranking German and killed him. Politics and public opinion made it necessary for him to leave Germany. His King saved his property, and sent him to Holland, that country being at war, young Wertz became a Marshall of Holland, but he lived with a woman who have him two sons. When he died his possessions were confiscated and the boys left on their own. They came to America. Each went a different way. The ancestor of John Wertz lived in Fairfax County, Virginia. So far, Dewey has had no trace of the other son. I think some of the counties of PA hold the solution. But which one? Dewey has 6 children. The oldest are girls, all married. Lee the oldest boy went to Helsinki in the Olympics this year. He won a lot of medals and his school board named the 16th of Aug as Lee Yoder day for all time. He is a the Arkansas University. Has 2 more years there. Then he will serve Uncle Sam 2 years. Richard is with the Air Force. Conrad is quite a good student but has two more years of high school. He, Dewey, has 6 grandchildren. Elise and Hobart are settling down more. They have 4 grandchildren, all boys, 2 are Elise?s and 2 Hobart Jrs. Paulines daughter married the second time, again to an Army man. He adopted the little girl and they are devoted to each other. Jimmy, her son, was discharged from the Army last month. He served one term with the Marines and one with the Engineering dept. most of the time in Korea. He is unmarried as yet. James Yoders two girls are married, one has 3 little girls. Roland was discharged from the Army last month. He had not finished high when he enlisted. He is finishing that at Temple University and will take up drafting. Teds son is at Fort Benning, GA beginning another term of Army life. On November 3rd I will be 86 years old. Am not sick but old age has been creeping up, have a slight heart condition. My blood pressure is normal. Mind not too good, that is memory. I recognize faces but cannot recall names quickly. When I count ?My Blessings?, The Lord has been very good to me. Have turned all family papers I posses over to Dewey, who hopes to get all the missing links in time. Thank your for your letter. I truly appreciated it. My warmest love to all of you. Aunt Nannie Youder.?   Notes from Pryor Bible: ?Nannie Wertz from her maternal grandmother, Nancy Cash Bibb Pryor, 10 Jun 1885. Leather bound - lock of hair, dark brown, few gray, 24?, wrapped in newspaper date 9 Feb 1864. Marriages: John C. Pryor and Elizabeth Tucker, 31 Jan 1798 Hartwell T. Pryor and Susan Pryor, Jun 1825 Richard I. Pryor and Nancy C. Bibb, 21 Nov 1826 Thomas Tucker and Jane Richeson, 01 May 1828 George W. Haley and Elizabeth M.A. Pryor Noah F. Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor, 04 Feb 1864 James Stoudt Yoder and Nannie Belle Wertz, 18 Apr 1893   Deaths: Noah F. Wertz, 23 May 1906 Emily Sarah Wertz, 28 Feb 1915?       Page 20 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for Nannie Belle Wertz: General Notes: The following are excerpts from various letters written by Nannie Bell. October 26, 1952, letter to George and Peg Stanley: ?Grandmother Frantz was a Dunkard as the Brethren used to be called. She was paralyzed several years before her death. Uncle Isaac, who lived in Franklin County, VA was paralyzed and so were Aunt Polly and Aunt Anna. My father was last to go as you may remember, also paralyzed. Aunt Anna married Sam Wrightsman and went west. They had 3 boys, maybe 4. They came east once when I was quite small. Made Uncle Christs? their headquarters. Did not bring any children. They spent several days at home. Aunt Annie was short and stout, Uncle Sam small and thin. He had a sort of waspish disposition, as he did not want dogs, cats or anything small to touch him. He kicked our little dog who belonged to your father, so we did not like him very well. But we all loved Aunt Annie. They belonged to the Old Order. Aunt Polly had a big family, most of them went west. John the oldest son ran the farm and also preached. They learned to the Progressive Order. Many of Aunt Polly?s grandchildren progressed out, to them were more worldly churches, as for instance. Ida, who married a lawyer, Mr. Wooldridge of Roanoke. You may remember him. One of the cousin John Eller?s boys and typhoid fever. A disease in those far off days more prevalent and more fatal than now. He had never joined any church. But realizing his condition he begged to be baptized. They consulted but the Doctors said no, it would mean almost certain death. He begged more. Finally Aunt Polly, who seems to be a women of superior sense and a good executive said yes. My father, mother, and I went up to see it. They lived about 3 miles from Cave Spirngs. I was so excited I was trembling. People talked, you see, more in front of me. Well, they made a dam in a swift little brook and they baptized him. They wrapped him in the woolliest of blankets and carried him home. In ten days he was out bed and gaining. Dr. Gale had just come to Cave Springs from his internship at Belleview, New York. He pronounced it ?A miracle by faith?. Later he went west.?   October 26, 1952, letter to Thelma Kettell (granddaughter of Noah).   ?Dear Thelma - It does not seem possible that a year has passed since you moved. I had your address but mislaid it. When you are so old as I you may forget too, where you put things. Little Annabelle is now a big girl. I have two great-grandchildren who are also in the 7th grade this year, one Paulines grandchild, Margaret. Pauline will be 52 years old the 6th of Dec. Now I think if you find all the kinfolk?s Dewey has on record, she, Annabelle will never be lonely. I was at Elise?s daughters, Elsies? when the letter reached me. Mae came in and as she was going to Deweys, I sent them on to him as he has all the dates and everything historical and traditional that he could find for the last 10 or 15 years. This Cliff G. Wertz is certainly one of Uncle Christion Wertz great-grandsons. Uncle Christ died of throat paralysis. My father Noah Frantz, went up to Cave Springs to be with him night after night for more than 3 months. I have heard him preach. He had a way of saying things that a child could understand. The funeral was at his home and many people came. The house was full and big yard was full. Dr. David Bittle, dean of the Lutheran Theological school, located at Salem, VA spoke for a few minutes, at that time was almost unprecedented, but Grandfather John was as the Brethren used to be called. She was paralyzed several years before her death. So now you see if you see any Ellers or Wrightsmans you may find kinfolk?s. Besides there are numerous Wertz scattered about. There is a tradition that a man named Wertz once ?stood in? with one of the Kings of Germany. Being high tempered he fell out with another high ranking German and killed him. Politics and public opinion made it necessary for him to leave Germany. His King saved his property, and sent him to Holland, that country being at war, young Wertz became a Marshall of Holland, but he lived with a woman who have him two sons. When he died his possessions were confiscated and the boys left on their own. They came to America. Each went a different way. The ancestor of John Wertz lived in Fairfax County, Virginia. So far, Dewey has had no trace of the other son. I think some of the counties of PA hold the solution. But which one? Dewey has 6 children. The oldest are girls, all married. Lee the oldest boy went to Helsinki in the Olympics this year. He won a lot of medals and his school board named the 16th of Aug as Lee Yoder day for all time. He is a the Arkansas University. Has 2 more years there. Then he will serve Uncle Sam 2 years. Richard is with the Air Force. Conrad is quite a good student but has two more years of high school. He, Dewey, has 6 grandchildren. Elise and Hobart are settling down more. They have 4 grandchildren, all boys, 2 are Elise?s and 2 Hobart Jrs. Paulines daughter married the second time, again to an Army man. He adopted the little girl and they are devoted to each other. Jimmy, her son, was discharged from the Army last month. He served one term with the Marines and one with the Engineering dept. most of the time in Korea. He is unmarried as yet. James Yoders two girls are married, one has 3 little girls. Roland was discharged from the Army last month. He had not finished high when he enlisted. He is finishing that at Temple University and will take up drafting. Teds son is at Fort Benning, GA beginning another term of Army life. On November 3rd I will be 86 years old. Am not sick but old age has been creeping up, have a slight heart condition. My blood pressure is normal. Mind not too good, that is memory. I recognize faces but cannot recall names quickly. When I count ?My Blessings?, The Lord has been very good to me. Have turned all family papers I posses over to Dewey, who hopes to get all the missing links in time. Thank your for your letter. I truly appreciated it. My warmest love to all of you. Aunt Nannie Youder.?   Notes from Pryor Bible: ?Nannie Wertz from her maternal grandmother, Nancy Cash Bibb Pryor, 10 Jun 1885. Leather bound - lock of hair, dark brown, few gray, 24?, wrapped in newspaper date 9 Feb 1864. Marriages: John C. Pryor and Elizabeth Tucker, 31 Jan 1798 Hartwell T. Pryor and Susan Pryor, Jun 1825 Richard I. Pryor and Nancy C. Bibb, 21 Nov 1826 Thomas Tucker and Jane Richeson, 01 May 1828 George W. Haley and Elizabeth M.A. Pryor Noah F. Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor, 04 Feb 1864 James Stoudt Yoder and Nannie Belle Wertz, 18 Apr 1893   Deaths: Noah F. Wertz, 23 May 1906 Emily Sarah Wertz, 28 Feb 1915?       Page 21 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for Nannie Belle Wertz: General Notes: The following are excerpts from various letters written by Nannie Bell. October 26, 1952, letter to George and Peg Stanley: ?Grandmother Frantz was a Dunkard as the Brethren used to be called. She was paralyzed several years before her death. Uncle Isaac, who lived in Franklin County, VA was paralyzed and so were Aunt Polly and Aunt Anna. My father was last to go as you may remember, also paralyzed. Aunt Anna married Sam Wrightsman and went west. They had 3 boys, maybe 4. They came east once when I was quite small. Made Uncle Christs? their headquarters. Did not bring any children. They spent several days at home. Aunt Annie was short and stout, Uncle Sam small and thin. He had a sort of waspish disposition, as he did not want dogs, cats or anything small to touch him. He kicked our little dog who belonged to your father, so we did not like him very well. But we all loved Aunt Annie. They belonged to the Old Order. Aunt Polly had a big family, most of them went west. John the oldest son ran the farm and also preached. They learned to the Progressive Order. Many of Aunt Polly?s grandchildren progressed out, to them were more worldly churches, as for instance. Ida, who married a lawyer, Mr. Wooldridge of Roanoke. You may remember him. One of the cousin John Eller?s boys and typhoid fever. A disease in those far off days more prevalent and more fatal than now. He had never joined any church. But realizing his condition he begged to be baptized. They consulted but the Doctors said no, it would mean almost certain death. He begged more. Finally Aunt Polly, who seems to be a women of superior sense and a good executive said yes. My father, mother, and I went up to see it. They lived about 3 miles from Cave Spirngs. I was so excited I was trembling. People talked, you see, more in front of me. Well, they made a dam in a swift little brook and they baptized him. They wrapped him in the woolliest of blankets and carried him home. In ten days he was out bed and gaining. Dr. Gale had just come to Cave Springs from his internship at Belleview, New York. He pronounced it ?A miracle by faith?. Later he went west.?   October 26, 1952, letter to Thelma Kettell (granddaughter of Noah).   ?Dear Thelma - It does not seem possible that a year has passed since you moved. I had your address but mislaid it. When you are so old as I you may forget too, where you put things. Little Annabelle is now a big girl. I have two great-grandchildren who are also in the 7th grade this year, one Paulines grandchild, Margaret. Pauline will be 52 years old the 6th of Dec. Now I think if you find all the kinfolk?s Dewey has on record, she, Annabelle will never be lonely. I was at Elise?s daughters, Elsies? when the letter reached me. Mae came in and as she was going to Deweys, I sent them on to him as he has all the dates and everything historical and traditional that he could find for the last 10 or 15 years. This Cliff G. Wertz is certainly one of Uncle Christion Wertz great-grandsons. Uncle Christ died of throat paralysis. My father Noah Frantz, went up to Cave Springs to be with him night after night for more than 3 months. I have heard him preach. He had a way of saying things that a child could understand. The funeral was at his home and many people came. The house was full and big yard was full. Dr. David Bittle, dean of the Lutheran Theological school, located at Salem, VA spoke for a few minutes, at that time was almost unprecedented, but Grandfather John was as the Brethren used to be called. She was paralyzed several years before her death. So now you see if you see any Ellers or Wrightsmans you may find kinfolk?s. Besides there are numerous Wertz scattered about. There is a tradition that a man named Wertz once ?stood in? with one of the Kings of Germany. Being high tempered he fell out with another high ranking German and killed him. Politics and public opinion made it necessary for him to leave Germany. His King saved his property, and sent him to Holland, that country being at war, young Wertz became a Marshall of Holland, but he lived with a woman who have him two sons. When he died his possessions were confiscated and the boys left on their own. They came to America. Each went a different way. The ancestor of John Wertz lived in Fairfax County, Virginia. So far, Dewey has had no trace of the other son. I think some of the counties of PA hold the solution. But which one? Dewey has 6 children. The oldest are girls, all married. Lee the oldest boy went to Helsinki in the Olympics this year. He won a lot of medals and his school board named the 16th of Aug as Lee Yoder day for all time. He is a the Arkansas University. Has 2 more years there. Then he will serve Uncle Sam 2 years. Richard is with the Air Force. Conrad is quite a good student but has two more years of high school. He, Dewey, has 6 grandchildren. Elise and Hobart are settling down more. They have 4 grandchildren, all boys, 2 are Elise?s and 2 Hobart Jrs. Paulines daughter married the second time, again to an Army man. He adopted the little girl and they are devoted to each other. Jimmy, her son, was discharged from the Army last month. He served one term with the Marines and one with the Engineering dept. most of the time in Korea. He is unmarried as yet. James Yoders two girls are married, one has 3 little girls. Roland was discharged from the Army last month. He had not finished high when he enlisted. He is finishing that at Temple University and will take up drafting. Teds son is at Fort Benning, GA beginning another term of Army life. On November 3rd I will be 86 years old. Am not sick but old age has been creeping up, have a slight heart condition. My blood pressure is normal. Mind not too good, that is memory. I recognize faces but cannot recall names quickly. When I count ?My Blessings?, The Lord has been very good to me. Have turned all family papers I posses over to Dewey, who hopes to get all the missing links in time. Thank your for your letter. I truly appreciated it. My warmest love to all of you. Aunt Nannie Youder.?   Notes from Pryor Bible: ?Nannie Wertz from her maternal grandmother, Nancy Cash Bibb Pryor, 10 Jun 1885. Leather bound - lock of hair, dark brown, few gray, 24?, wrapped in newspaper date 9 Feb 1864. Marriages: John C. Pryor and Elizabeth Tucker, 31 Jan 1798 Hartwell T. Pryor and Susan Pryor, Jun 1825 Richard I. Pryor and Nancy C. Bibb, 21 Nov 1826 Thomas Tucker and Jane Richeson, 01 May 1828 George W. Haley and Elizabeth M.A. Pryor Noah F. Wertz and Emily Sarah Pryor, 04 Feb 1864 James Stoudt Yoder and Nannie Belle Wertz, 18 Apr 1893   Deaths: Noah F. Wertz, 23 May 1906 Emily Sarah Wertz, 28 Feb 1915?       James Stoudt Yoder. He was born on 01 Jan 1868 in South Evansville, PA. He died on 13 Apr 1938 in Harrisburg, PA. James Stoudt Yoder and Nannie Belle Wertz. They were married on 18 Apr 1893 in Roanoke, VA. They had 5 children. i. Mae Yoder. She was born in Big Lick, VA. ii. James Yoder. He was born in Big Lick, VA. iii. Theodore Yoder. He was born in Big Lick, VA. iv. Dewey Yoder. v. Pauline Janette Yoder. She was born on 06 Dec 1900 in Big Lick, VA. She married Herschal Bruce Hansen. They were married on 03 Sep 1923 in Norristown, PA. She died on 20 Nov 1998 in Washington, DC. Baptised in Presbyterina Church, Roanoke, VA. Notes for Pauline Janette Yoder: General Notes: Notes from Pauline, daughter of Nannie Belle Wertz: ?Another remembrance from mother (Nannie Belle) was an expert horsewoman. Uncle Jim, on saddle in from of him - girl who was thrown riding side saddle ?lady? drug dress over her head, her period, almost disgraced! all fathers upset. Mother?s brother and father decided astride, one leg on each side, one if not first ?lady? to do this. In this area anyway. Grandmother and Grandfather lived for many years with Aunt Elise and Uncle Hobart in Paxtand and Hummelstown. Grandfather died from the effects of a stroke. Grandmother of old age of 92. Mother wrote these notes for me to add to records: I was born in Roanoke, VA, 6 Dec 1900. So was my sister, Mae and my two younger brothers, James and Theodore (Ted). Roanoke was originally called Big Lick because of the large salt rocks in the area that the deer came from the mountains to lick. This I was told many years ago. The winter I was six years old I had pneumonia twice. I could not go to school, so my mother taught me first grade. We, my family lived on my grandparent?s farm. This was before the days of school buses, so we walked two miles to and from school. School was one-room, one teacher for all eighth grades. My teacher?s name was Miss Lemon. Not a sweet name but all of us thought she was wonderful. When I was in about fifth grade another room was added, also another teacher. Come Washington?s Birthday, the teacher planned a program, most all of the children took part in it, singing, memorizing, small one act plays. The program was given in the evening and all the parents were asked to it. I liked to memorize, so I memorized a little poem that the line (yet remember it) ?I am the little red stamp with George Washington?s picture, and I must have the right of way.? The teacher?s desk had been moved to the side of the platform, and this was where each girl or boy recited. When my name was called, I walked up, took my place, faced the audience, made a bow, turned around, faced the wall and said my poem, then turned, faced the room, made a bow, and walked off the stage. Everyone laughed, and I did know why. My sisters and brothers kidded me for a long, long time. Mother?s bother Newton Wertz had two daughters. One married and lived in Bristol, VA. Mother and father, with Mae and me, went to visit them. Main Street was the dividing line between Virginia and Tennessee. Or cousin lived on Main Street. Mae and I spent most of the afternoon running across the street saying, ?Now I am in Tennessee!? and running back and saying ?Now I am in Virginia?. When Great Grandfather Wertz signed note and defaulted, Uncle Chris threw the family off the farm. (1912) he was always referred to my grandfather as ?that damn Yankee?. Ironic that years later, Aunt Mae paid for Chir?s burial in Arlington, Philadelphia, PA.?       Page 22 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for Pauline Janette Yoder: General Notes: Notes from Pauline, daughter of Nannie Belle Wertz: ?Another remembrance from mother (Nannie Belle) was an expert horsewoman. Uncle Jim, on saddle in from of him - girl who was thrown riding side saddle ?lady? drug dress over her head, her period, almost disgraced! all fathers upset. Mother?s brother and father decided astride, one leg on each side, one if not first ?lady? to do this. In this area anyway. Grandmother and Grandfather lived for many years with Aunt Elise and Uncle Hobart in Paxtand and Hummelstown. Grandfather died from the effects of a stroke. Grandmother of old age of 92. Mother wrote these notes for me to add to records: I was born in Roanoke, VA, 6 Dec 1900. So was my sister, Mae and my two younger brothers, James and Theodore (Ted). Roanoke was originally called Big Lick because of the large salt rocks in the area that the deer came from the mountains to lick. This I was told many years ago. The winter I was six years old I had pneumonia twice. I could not go to school, so my mother taught me first grade. We, my family lived on my grandparent?s farm. This was before the days of school buses, so we walked two miles to and from school. School was one-room, one teacher for all eighth grades. My teacher?s name was Miss Lemon. Not a sweet name but all of us thought she was wonderful. When I was in about fifth grade another room was added, also another teacher. Come Washington?s Birthday, the teacher planned a program, most all of the children took part in it, singing, memorizing, small one act plays. The program was given in the evening and all the parents were asked to it. I liked to memorize, so I memorized a little poem that the line (yet remember it) ?I am the little red stamp with George Washington?s picture, and I must have the right of way.? The teacher?s desk had been moved to the side of the platform, and this was where each girl or boy recited. When my name was called, I walked up, took my place, faced the audience, made a bow, turned around, faced the wall and said my poem, then turned, faced the room, made a bow, and walked off the stage. Everyone laughed, and I did know why. My sisters and brothers kidded me for a long, long time. Mother?s bother Newton Wertz had two daughters. One married and lived in Bristol, VA. Mother and father, with Mae and me, went to visit them. Main Street was the dividing line between Virginia and Tennessee. Or cousin lived on Main Street. Mae and I spent most of the afternoon running across the street saying, ?Now I am in Tennessee!? and running back and saying ?Now I am in Virginia?. When Great Grandfather Wertz signed note and defaulted, Uncle Chris threw the family off the farm. (1912) he was always referred to my grandfather as ?that damn Yankee?. Ironic that years later, Aunt Mae paid for Chir?s burial in Arlington, Philadelphia, PA.?       30. Noah Wrightsman-3 (Anna Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 23 Jan 1849 in Roanoke County, VA. He died on 20 Aug 1931 in Gage County, NE. Burial in Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Holmesville, NE. Notes for Noah Wrightsman: General Notes:   Obituary:   Source unknown. Noah Wrightsman was born near Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, January 23, 1849. He died August 20, 1931, at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 28 days. He was the second son of Samuel and Anna (Weitz) Wrightsman of a family of six children. There are three brothers who are still living: Anthony of Lawyer, Kansas; Riley of Wichita, Kansas and Amos of Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Two brothers, John and Gideon died some years ago. He spent his boyhood days with his parents in Virginia. He came to Illinois when he was a young man and in Dec. 19, 1875, was united in marriage to Susan Brubaker, who preceded him in death on July 27, 1928. They came to Nebraska in the spring of 1888 where he had purchased a farm near Holmesville and made their home until he moved to Holmesville, where they resided until his wife's death. Since then he had been living with his children. To this union were born four sons, Asa, the eldest, having died in infancy. Harvey resides on a farm near Holmesville, Elmer in Beatrice and Otis in Holmesville. There were also two motherless children raised in this home, Edward T. Jones of Quinter, Kansas, and Grant Root, who was killed in an accident at the age of 11 years.     Susannah Brubaker. She died on 27 Jul 1928 in Gage County, NE. Burial in Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Holmesville, NE. Notes for Susannah Brubaker: General Notes:   Obituary:   Source unknown. Susannah Brubaker Wrightsman, the daughter of Peter and Delilah Brubaker was born near Romeo in Greene County, Tennessee, December 13, 1849, and departed this life July 27, 1928, aged 78 years, 7 months, and 14 days. She was married to Noah Wrightsman December 19, 1875, shortly after which they moved to Virden, Illinois. Here they farmed until the spring of 188, when they moved to Gage County, Nebraska onto a farm near Holmesville. They were the parents of four sons, one dying in infancy. They also raised two orphan children one of whom is still living. Here husband and three sons survive. Harvey and Otis of Holmesville and Elmer of Beatrice, Nebraska. Susannah was the oldest in a family of ten children, three of whom are still living; a sister Mrs. Mattie Hall of Quinter, Kansas, and tow brothers; Henry Brubaker of Westphalia, Kansas and Ben Brubaker of Holemsville, Nebr.     Page 23 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) Notes for Susannah Brubaker: General Notes:   Obituary:   Source unknown. Susannah Brubaker Wrightsman, the daughter of Peter and Delilah Brubaker was born near Romeo in Greene County, Tennessee, December 13, 1849, and departed this life July 27, 1928, aged 78 years, 7 months, and 14 days. She was married to Noah Wrightsman December 19, 1875, shortly after which they moved to Virden, Illinois. Here they farmed until the spring of 188, when they moved to Gage County, Nebraska onto a farm near Holmesville. They were the parents of four sons, one dying in infancy. They also raised two orphan children one of whom is still living. Here husband and three sons survive. Harvey and Otis of Holmesville and Elmer of Beatrice, Nebraska. Susannah was the oldest in a family of ten children, three of whom are still living; a sister Mrs. Mattie Hall of Quinter, Kansas, and tow brothers; Henry Brubaker of Westphalia, Kansas and Ben Brubaker of Holemsville, Nebr.     Noah Wrightsman and Susannah Brubaker. They were married on 19 Dec 1875 in Illinois. They had 4 children. i. Asa Wrightsman. ii. Otis Wrightsman. iii. Harvey Wrightsman. 75. iv. Elmer Christian Wrightsman. He was born on 19 Sep 1885 in Virden, MI. He married Laura Catherine Miller. They were married on 25 Dec 1907 in Holmesville, NE. He died on 26 May 1968 in Beatrice, NE. 31. Anthony Wrightsman-3 (Anna Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 27 Mar 1853 in Roanoke County, VA. He died on 04 Jan 1942 in Lawrence, KS. Burial in Bethel Church Cem., Harris, KS. Notes for Anthony Wrightsman: General Notes:   Obituary:   The Vindicator. Anthony W. Wrightsman was born in Roanoke, Va., March 27, 1853 and departed this life near Baldwin, Kansas at the age of 88 yrs., 9 mos., 7 das. When 12 years old he move with his parents to Virden, Ill. On April 22, 1877 he was united in marriage to Magdalene A. Riffey. Later moved to Kansas where he since made his home. To this union 6 children were born, 2 of whom and his wife preceded in him in death. The deceased is survived by two daughters, namely, Rosella Skinnell and Ida J. Reed, and two sons, Charley and Samuel Wrigthsman. The funeral was held in Brethren's M.H. in the Cedar Creek district, Anderson County, Kansas, with burial near by.     Magadalen A. Riffey. She was born 1858. She died on 06 May 1934. Burial in Bethel Church Cem., Harris, KS. Anthony Wrightsman and Magadalen A. Riffey. They were married on 22 Apr 1877. They had 6 children. i. Charles Wrightsman. He married Bertha Flora. They were married 1911. ii. Samuel Wrightsman. iii. Ida Wrightsman. She married Alfred G. Reed. They were married on 28 Jun 1907. iv. Rozella Wrightsman. v. Emma Wrightsman. She was born 1880. She died on 15 Feb 1883. vi. Susie Wrightsman. She was born 1885. She died on 10 Jan 1935 in Ottawa, Canada. Burial in Bethel Church Cem., Harris, KS. Page 24 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 3 (con't) 32. Amos Wrightsman-3 (Anna Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 13 Nov 1858 in Roanoke County, VA. He died on 31 Mar 1938 in Cerro Gordo, IL [4]. Susannah Metzger Shively [4]. She was born on 25 Aug 1862 in Cerro Gordo, IL [4]. She died on 25 Sep 1940 in Cerro Gordo, IL [4]. Amos Wrightsman and Susannah Metzger Shively. They were married on 15 Aug 1880 in Macon, Illinois, USA [4]. They had 7 children. i. Carrie Wrightsman [4]. She was born Aug 1881 in Macon County, IL [4]. ii. Catharine Wrightsman [4]. She was born Jan 1883 in Macon County, IL [4]. iii. Della Wrightsman [4]. She was born May 1885 in Macon County, IL [4]. iv. Anna Wrightsman [4]. She was born Aug 1887 in Macon County, IL [4]. v. Stephen LeRoy Wrightsman [4]. He was born Aug 1890 in Macon County, IL [4]. vi. Inez M. Wrightsman [4]. She was born Nov 1892 in Macon County, IL [4]. vii. Bessie Wrightsman [4]. She was born Dec 1899 in Macon County, IL [4]. Generation 4 33. Murtyl Merriman-4 (Amanda Catherine Wertz-3, David Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born 1858 in Virginia. 34. Ida Belle Clare-4 (Sarah Susan Wort-3, David Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 31 Aug 1864 in Loudon, TN. Baptised on 28 Mar 1893 in St. Luke Episcapol, Hot Springs, AK. She died on 21 Jan 1942 in Duluth, GA. Burial in Duluth, GA. Henry Hill Miller. He was born on 13 Sep 1858 in Sumner County, TN. He died on 12 Apr 1924 in Norcross, GA. Burial in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. Henry Hill Miller and Ida Belle Clare. They were married on 18 Jul 1882 in Duluth, GA. They had 1 child. i. Ellyne Elizabeth Miller. She was born on 02 Jul 1883 in Gadsden, AL. She married Henry Leon Strickland. They were married on 27 Sep 1907 in Atlanta, GA. She died on 14 Feb 1970 in Atlanta, GA. Burial in Duluth, GA. 35. Roscoe Conklin Wertz-4 (Elias Griffin Wertz-3, John W. Werts-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 07 Jun 1880. He died on 26 Mar 1944. Burial in Wertz Cemetery, Cave Spring, VA. Elizabeth Copelin Dyer. Roscoe Conklin Wertz and Elizabeth Copelin Dyer. They were married on 01 Jul 1912. They had 1 child. i. Virginia Ann. She was born on 25 Sep 1926. Page 25 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 36. Nora Ellen Wertz-4 (Elias Griffin Wertz-3, John W. Werts-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 25 Apr 1884. She died 1951 in Salem, VA. James Luck Richardson. He died 1969 in Salem, VA. James Luck Richardson and Nora Ellen Wertz. They were married on 07 May 1910. They had 5 children. i. Edith May Richardson. She was born on 09 Apr 1911. She died 1918 in Salem, VA. ii. Hazel Irene Richardson. She was born on 04 Oct 1912. She married Joseph Bolger. They were married 1943. She died on 02 Feb 1997. iii. Ruth Elnora Richardson. She was born on 11 Jan 1914 in Roanoke County, VA. She married William Lindsay McCutchen. They were married on 09 Apr 1942. She died on 07 Apr 1991. Burial in Cremated. iv. James Luck Richardson Jr.. He was born on 04 Mar 1915. He married Frances Cook. They were married on 02 Aug 1941. He died 1976 in Salem, VA. v. Dennis Ray Richardson. He was born on 17 Sep 1916. He married Alene Reece. They were married in Salem, VA. 37. Sylvia Wertz-4 (Elias Griffin Wertz-3, John W. Werts-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 02 Sep 1886 in Poages Mill, VA. Emmett Ballard Martin. Emmett Ballard Martin and Sylvia Wertz. They were married on 14 Nov 1912. They had 3 children. i. Aaron Ballard Martin. He was born on 12 Nov 1914. ii. Elon Elinor Martin. She was born on 22 Jun 1916. iii. Curtis Wertz Martin. He was born on 21 Oct 1918. He died Jan 1976 in Roanoke, VA. 38. Mary Myrtle Wertz-4 (Elias Griffin Wertz-3, John W. Werts-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 11 Aug 1890 in Poages Mill, VA. William Otis Hunt. William Otis Hunt and Mary Myrtle Wertz. They were married on 26 Nov 1908. They had 2 children. i. Alma Fay Hunt. She was born on 05 Oct 1909. ii. William Otis Hunt Jr.. He was born on 09 Mar 1913. He married Anna Florence Hurst. They were married on 11 Apr 1937. Page 26 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 (con't) 39. George Estel Stover-4 (Elizabeth Ann Wertz-3, Adam S. Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 16 Mar 1860 in Murray, Lancaster TWP, IN. He died on 10 Aug 1936. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. Notes for George Estel Stover: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Indiana Evening News, August 11, 1936. George E. Stover, 76, retired Bluffton grocer, died Monday evening at his home, 918 S. Main St., following a stroke of paralysis Saturday. Mr. Stover was born in Wells County on Mar 16, 1860, a son of George and Elizabeth Wertz Stover, and lived his entire life in the county. He was a grocer for 40 years. His first marriage was to Martha (Samantha) Machan (Meacham), who preceeded him in death. He then married Nancy Griffin, who also is deceased. His third marriage to Sarah F. Nicely, was solemnized on Oct. 23, 1894 at Muncie. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Lloyd of Bluffton, and Harry A. Stover, of Rockville; three grandchildren; and one half-brother, Charles Boden, of Francesville. Two half-sisters are one half-brother are deceased. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home, in charge will be Rev. W.M. Elliott. Friends are requested to omit flowers.     Samantha Meacham. She died on 14 Apr 1880. George Estel Stover and Samantha Meacham. They were married on 18 May 1879. They had no children. Nancy Griffin. She was born on 09 May 1860. She died on 12 Dec 1893. George Estel Stover and Nancy Griffin. They were married on 11 Sep 1881. They had no children. Sarah F. Nicely. She was born Feb 1869 in Indiana. She died 1942. George Estel Stover and Sarah F. Nicely. They were married on 23 Oct 1894. They had 2 children. i. Lloyd George Stover. He was born on 27 Jul 1895. He died on 08 Jun 1962 in Fort Wayne, IN. Notes for Lloyd George Stover: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Indiana Evening News, January 8, 1962. Lloyd G. Stover, 66, of 208 E. Cherry St. died at 6:30 am today at the Wells County Hospital, where he had been a patient nine weeks. He had been ill seven years. Death was attributed to a heart ailment. Born July 27 1895 in Bluffton, he was the son of George E. and Sarah F. Nicely Stover. His first marriage was to Vera McCoy, who died in 1925. His second marriate March 9, 1926 was to Minnie Harvey, who survives. Mr. Stover operated a grocery store with his father until 1928. He was a bookkeeper at Hoosier Grain County for 14 years after which he was emloyed at Mossman-Yarnell at Fort Wayne until he became ill 7 years ago. A lifelong resident of Wells County, Mr. Stover was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Elks Lodge. Surviving, in addition to the wife, are one son, George E. of South Bend, and one brother, Harry A. of Rockville. Friends may call at the Thoma Funeral Home after noon Saturday. Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday at the funeral home with Rev. Henry Churchill officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.     Page 27 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 (con't) Notes for Lloyd George Stover: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Indiana Evening News, January 8, 1962. Lloyd G. Stover, 66, of 208 E. Cherry St. died at 6:30 am today at the Wells County Hospital, where he had been a patient nine weeks. He had been ill seven years. Death was attributed to a heart ailment. Born July 27 1895 in Bluffton, he was the son of George E. and Sarah F. Nicely Stover. His first marriage was to Vera McCoy, who died in 1925. His second marriate March 9, 1926 was to Minnie Harvey, who survives. Mr. Stover operated a grocery store with his father until 1928. He was a bookkeeper at Hoosier Grain County for 14 years after which he was emloyed at Mossman-Yarnell at Fort Wayne until he became ill 7 years ago. A lifelong resident of Wells County, Mr. Stover was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Elks Lodge. Surviving, in addition to the wife, are one son, George E. of South Bend, and one brother, Harry A. of Rockville. Friends may call at the Thoma Funeral Home after noon Saturday. Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday at the funeral home with Rev. Henry Churchill officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.     ii. Harry A. Stover. He was born on 09 Apr 1898 in Bluffton, IN. He married Cecile Trenary. They were married on 27 Sep 1924. He died on 29 Dec 1977 in Rockville, IN. Burial in Memory Gardens, Rockville, IN. Notes for Harry A. Stover: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Indiana Evening News, December 29, 1977. A native of Bluffton, Harry A. Stover, 79, died at 9 pm Saturday at his home in Rockville. He was a retired Indiana Bell Telephone employee, and had lived in Rockville for more than 40 years. He was a son of George and Sarah Nicely Stover, and a brother of the late Lloyd Stover. The Stovers' operated a grocery store in Bluffton on North Main Street for a number of years. Mr. Stover was a veteran of WWI, a member of the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge and American Legion. His marriage Sept. 27, 1924 was to Cecile Trenary, who survives. She is also a native of Bluffton. Other survivors are a son, William A. Stover of Indianapolis, a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mary Ann) Haughee of Orlando, FL, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is the brother-in-law osf Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Taylor, and Mrs. Minnie Stover, all of Bluffton. Funeral services were Wednesday, with burial in Memory Gardens in Rockville.     40. Anna M. Boden-4 (Elizabeth Ann Wertz-3, Adam S. Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 31 Dec 1866 in Bluffton, IN. She died on 05 Apr 1928. Cause of Death was Tuberculosos. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. Notes for Anna M. Boden: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Evening News. Mrs. W. McConnell dies early today. Death follows illness of two years from tuberculosos. Mrs. Anna M. Boden McConnell, 61, wife of William P. McConnell, died in her home 530 East Cherry Street, at 3:40 o'clock this morning following an illness of two years suffering from tuberculosis of the bowels. She was a lifelong resident of this county. She was born in Bluffton, December 31, 1866, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Wort Boden. She was married to William P. McConnell, October 3, 1888 at the home of her parents. Surviving besides the husband are one son, George Arden McConnell, of Fresno, CA. He and his wife were here visiting at his mother's bedside for ten days and left last Saturday for their home in California. They will not attend the funeral. Two brothers, Lewis Boden, of this city; Charles Boden of Francisville, INd; one half-brother George E. Stover, of this city; two grandchildren, Catherine J and George Arden McConnell Jr. also survive. One son, Van Iry, died at Stockton, CA in 1918. One sister, Emma Boden Reed also preceeded her in death. The body will lie in state at the McBride parlors, until time for the services and may be viewed at any time. The funeral will be held at 2:30 Sat. afternoon at McBrides and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.     William P. McConnell. He was born on 28 Dec 1862 in Indiana. He died on 09 Jul 1945. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. William P. McConnell and Anna M. Boden. They were married on 03 Oct 1888. They had 2 children. Page 28 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 (con't) i. Van Irvy McConnell. She was born Aug 1889. She died 1918 in Stockton, CA. ii. George Arden McConnell. He was born Aug 1891. 41. Charles Guy Boden-4 (Elizabeth Ann Wertz-3, Adam S. Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 16 May 1873 in Bluffton, IN. He died on 15 Sep 1941 in Francisville, IN. Cause of Death was Severed Jugular Vein. Burial in Francisville, IN. Notes for Charles Guy Boden: General Notes:   Obituary: Francisville Indiana Tribune, September 18, 1941. Despondency over ill health was thought to have caused Charles G. Boden, local barber here for some twenty years, to take his life Monday night. His lifeless body was found about 9 o'clock Tuesday morning by Marshal Clifford Shull in a field a short distance back of his home, and about 300 feet east of the water tower. Nearby was found the razor with which he had committed the rash deed. A letter, addressed to his son William, and mailed in the night box at the local postoffice, told what he wished done with his property. "Pop", as he was known to everyone, had been in failing health for about a year, and during spells of melancholy, it is said, had talked of such an end as suicide. However, the fact that he had not returned to his home on Monday night, followed by the receipt of the message, alarmed his son, and the search and finding of his lifeless body followed. Coroner Harry Querry, of Medaryville, investigated, and it is thought that death occurred about 11:30 Monday night. Charles G. Boden was born at Bluffton, IN 69 years ago. He came to Francesville 18 years ago from Northbrook, IL and had followed the barber profession since that time. "Pop" was widely known over Pulaski County, and truly it may be said that he enjoyed a host of friends among his hundreds of acquaintances. He leaves one son - William D. Boden of this place, and two daughters - Mrs. (Florence) Roscoe Clester, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. (Clara) Oliver Vickery of Northbrook, IL. The body was removed to the Burson Funeral Home, from where services will be conducted this Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18th at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. J.P. Alford, pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, east of Francesville.     Gladys Sweet. She died Bef. 1901. Charles Guy Boden and Gladys Sweet. They were married Abt. 1896. They had 1 child. i. Florence Boden. She was born on 06 Apr 1900 in Illinois. She married Roscoe Clester. They were married on 15 Nov 1926 in Chicago, IL. She died 1960. Burial in Washington Park N. Cem., Indianapolis, IN. Augusta Goitowski. She was born on 29 Mar 1882 in Chicago, IL. She died on 17 Aug 1915 in Chicago, IL. Cause of Death was Septic Peritonitis. Burial in Concordia Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Charles Guy Boden and Augusta Goitowski. They had 3 children. i. Clara Mary Boden. She was born on 25 Oct 1902 in Chicago, IL. She married Oliver Marion Vickery. They were married May 1938 in Northbrook, IL. She died on 07 Apr 1962. Cause of Death was Heart Attack. Burial in Bemidji, MN. ii. William Delabar Boden. He was born on 31 Dec 1903 in Chicago, IL. He married Annie Toale. They were married on 19 Jul 1926 in Waukegan, IL. He died on 15 Apr 1986 in Cary, IL. Cause of Death was Auto Accident. Burial in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Page 29 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 (con't) iii. Frank H. Boden. He was born 1907. He died on 13 May 1919. Cause of Death was Spinal Injury. Burial in Northfield TWP, Northbrook, IL. 42. Lewis Allen Boden-4 (Elizabeth Ann Wertz-3, Adam S. Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 19 Sep 1876 in Bluffton, IN. He died on 14 Jan 1934 in Indiana. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, IN. Notes for Lewis Allen Boden: General Notes:   Obituary: Bluffton Evening News, January 14, 1934 Death occurs early today at Wells County Farm. Lewis A. Boden, 57, died at 7 o'clock this morning at the Wells County Infirmary. He had been in poor health for a number of years. Born in Bluffton on Sept. 19, 1876, he was a son of William and Elizabeth Wertz Boden. He spent his entire life in Bluffton. On Nov. 7, 1903 he was married at Poneto to Bertha Bennett, from whom he was divorced. Surviving are two daughters, Ruth E. and Mary M. Boden, both of Bluffton. Two children, Bernice and Mildred are deceased. A brother, Charles Boden, Francisville, and a half-brother, George Stover, Bluffton, also survive. Two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Thoma Funeral Chapel, in charge of Rev. P.B. Smith. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.     Bertha Bennett. She was born 1887. Lewis Allen Boden and Bertha Bennett. They were married on 07 Nov 1903 in Poneto, IN. They had 4 children. i. Bernice Boden. She was born on 05 Aug 1904. She died on 20 Jun 1906. ii. Mildred Boden. She was born 1906. She died Bef. 1934. iii. Mary M. Boden. She was born on 02 Aug 1913. She married Willard Tuttle. They were married on 12 Jul 1936. She died Jul 1974. iv. Ruth E. Boden. She was born on 29 May 1917. She died on 29 May 1995 in Attica, IN. 43. Mary Catherine Anderson-4 (Sarah (Sallie) Wertz-3, Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 22 Oct 1860 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 08 Mar 1943 in New Carlisle, OH. William B. Boitnott. He was born on 27 Sep 1860 in Franklin County, VA. He died in New Carlisle, OH. William B. Boitnott and Mary Catherine Anderson. They had no children. John R. Naff. He was born 1856. He died 1898. John R. Naff and Mary Catherine Anderson. They were married on 18 Dec 1883. They had 2 children. i. Henry J. Naff. He was born on 07 Nov 1884. He died 1886. Page 30 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 (con't) ii. Joel Benjamin Naff. He was born on 29 Aug 1886 in Franklin County, VA. He married Druicilla Brunk. They were married on 01 Aug 1912. He died on 28 Apr 1981 in Roanoke, VA. 44. Martha Ann Anderson-4 (Sarah (Sallie) Wertz-3, Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 01 Nov 1862 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 24 Apr 1950 in Ohio. Otey Peters. Otey Peters and Martha Ann Anderson. They had 11 children. i. Ligmoh Peters. ii. Sallie Mettie Peters. iii. Elmer Peters. iv. Nettie Catherine Peters. v. Jennie Lee Peters. vi. Harry Thomas Peters. vii. Henry Jonathan Peters. viii. Nancy Mary Peters. ix. Clarence Edgar Peters. x. William B. Peters. xi. Lelier Maude Peters. She was born on 03 Mar 1880. She died Jan 1975 in Dayton, OH. 45. John Herny Anderson-4 (Sarah (Sallie) Wertz-3, Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). He was born on 02 Dec 1864 in Franklin County, VA. He died on 24 May 1966. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. Jospephine Saul. She was born on 18 May 1860 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 08 Aug 1944. Burial in Brick Church Cemetery. John Herny Anderson and Jospephine Saul. They were married on 01 Nov 1880. They had 6 children. i. Ge Nettie Anderson. She was born on 23 Aug 1887 in Franklin County, VA. She married James Henry Clingenpeel. They were married on 21 Oct 1909. She died on 23 Nov 1965. Burial in Blethleem Chuch Cemetery. ii. Cora Bell Anderson. She was born on 22 Feb 1889 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 15 Oct 1954. Page 31 of 51 Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:52:52 AM Register Report for Johannes B. Wertz Generation 4 (con't) iii. Margie Susan Anderson. She was born on 18 Mar 1891 in Franklin County, VA. She married Frank Wray. They were married on 05 Apr 1917. She died on 10 Nov 1979 in Tipton, IN. iv. Willie Catherine Anderson. She was born 1893 in Franklin County, VA. She died 1896. v. Chris Henry Anderson. He was born on 04 Apr 1896 in Franklin County, VA. He married Evelyn Brubaker. They were married on 31 Aug 1916. He died on 30 Oct 1980. Burial in Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton, VA. vi. Bertha Marie Anderson. She was born on 11 May 1901 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 30 Mar 1969. 46. Calperney Anderson-4 (Sarah (Sallie) Wertz-3, Christian Wertz-2, Johannes B. Wertz-1). She was born on 24 Jan 1867 in Franklin County, VA. She died on 31 Jul 1901. Gideon Sink. Gideon Sink and Calperney Anderson. They had 7 children. i.