Martha Elly CAIN

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers
Shenandoah County Marriages (see John Barnet Santmyer)

*This part of Shenandoah Co. now Warren Co.

Note: St John's Lutheran Church Cemetery located on Back Mountain Road off of Route 50 West.

Martha married John Barnet SANTMYER 4 Nov 1816, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. John (son of Jacob SANTMYER and Jane KNAPS) was born Abt 1798, Shenandoah Co. (now Warren Co.), Virginia; died 19 Dec 1849, Warren Co., Virginia; was buried Dec 1949, Warren Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Daniel and Susan lived in Riverton, VA, just outside Front Royal, Shenandoah Co. He and three of his sons were in the Civil War. Daniel served in the Cavalry as he owned a horse; his sons served in the Infantry. After the War, he, Susan and the younger children moved to Barton, MD. He was listed as a cabinet maker in the census. Samuel's first wife, Caroline, died in childbirth in 1883; Daniel and Susan moved back to Riverton to help care for Samuel's three children. Daniel went to work for the Warren Manufacturing Company in Riverton where Samuel also worked.

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

*Notes
........The birth date of Daniel, even though before the marriage date of his parents, is recorded as received from G. Santmyers.
.......Some researchers show 24 April 1838 as marriage date.
.......Izetta Barbour lists Daniel's date of death as 23 July 1883

Researchers:
Hugh & Marian Zonger ......gendex@ourancestry.com
Kerry K. Keener <>


1870 Census Warren Co., VA - Opequon Twp - July 7 - pg 31-32 - 228-234
Daniel Santmyers 55 - VA - Farmer
Susan 53 - VA
Henry C 18 - VA - Farm hand
George W 16 - VA
James L 14 - VA
Barto B L 8 - VA
Martha A 22 - VA
Susan J 19 - VA
Daniel P 12 - VA

Daniel married Susan STOKES 24 Apr 1838, Warren Co., Virginia. Susan was born 10 Aug 1817, Frederick Co., Virginia; died 7 Jul 1895, Warren Co., Virginia; was buried Jul 1985, Prospect Hill Cemetery at Front Royal, Virginia - Warren Co. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jacob and Harriet moved their family to Davis Twp., LaFayette Co., Missouri in November 1856. They remained here until 1875 and then moved Tarant Co., Texas. Jacob served six months in the Confederate Army in the Sixth Regiment Missouri State Guards under Captain Trent. Jacob spent his life farming and was a miller by trade. He was a Democrat in politics and he and his wife were members of the regular Baptist Church. After Jacob's death, Harriet moved back to Missouri. Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

Jacob Santmyers was the miller at Bell Grove Plantation in Middletown, Virginia. He was a very important person to the Hite family. Upon Ann Maury Hite's death, the family asked if Jacob wanted to buy anything before the property was auctioned. Jacob bought a pair of mares and some linens. A store ledger has recently surfaced in which Jacob's name appears around 1840, apparently for the purpose of buying and selling goods on behalf of Belle Grove Plantation. Cattle, horses, hogs, and wheat were sold, and supplies were purchased on behalf of the Plantation. So he was an early business agent for the Hite family. This was just before he headed out for Missouri. He did have a problem with Henry Trout, a wagon maker here in Front Royal, as he had to sue him to get the wagon he had paid for. - Ron Santmyers

Jacob married Harriet A. KIDWELL 28 Sep 1841, Warren Co., Virginia. Harriet was born 1819; died Davis Twp., LaFayette Co., Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

Sarah married Samuel H. WOODS 5 Oct 1842, Shenandoah Co., VA. Samuel was born Jun 1822, Virginia; died 25 Nov 1902, Logan Twp., Beaver Co., Oklahoma. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

VIRGINIA HISTORIC MARRIAGE REGISTER, FREDERICK COUNTY
MARRIAGES, 1738-1850, page 222
Santmiers, George N. & Elizabeth Day 16 January 1849
Bondsman Thomas Chapman

George married Elizabeth DAY 16 Jun 1849, Frederick Co., Virginia. Elizabeth died Bef 1854. [Group Sheet]

George married Nancy MARTIN 30 Mar 1854, Virginia - Warren Co. Nancy was born 1833. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers and Jan Jennier

DESCENDANTS:
Barb Plummer
Wilmington, DE
BabsRA302@aol.com

John married Harriet MINCER 8 Sep 1848, Allegany Co., Maryland. Harriet was born 1835, Virginia; died 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to family lore, Harrison Santmyer, supported the South during the Civil War. I was told by my Grandmother (Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley), that her grandfathers, William Burns Shaw and Harrison Santmyer, fought against each other during the war. I have found no evidence that Harrison actually fought in the Civil War. He was, however, involved in copper and wagon building during the War. Thus far, I have not been able to pinpoint his location during the War years. In 1860, Harrison lived in Hardy Co., VA (now WV). Prior to that, in 1854, he was in Rockingham Co., VA. I have to wonder if perhaps he may have returned to Hardy Co. to support the Union. Or perhaps, did he bring his wife and children back to Lost River to stay with her family, while he went off to serve in the Confederate, or, possibly the Union Army. Their sixth child, Aaron, was born in 1861. All previous children were born two years apart, followed by a three year gap between George and Aaron. Then there was not another birth until 1867. Could the reason for the six year gap be that Harrison was engaged in the War? By 1870, Harrison, now in MD, had buried Leah and their two youngest children, married again and started a second family. The family was in VA in 1876 and by 1879, had settled in PA. This is where they finally put their roots down in Fayette Co., Mt. Pleasant area. All his children from his first marriage, except Emily, were on their own by 1880. He died from a gun shot would, inflicted by his own gun. One story is that he was cleaning his gun and it went off accidently - another is he held the gun to his head and pulled the trigger.
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ROCKINGHAM CO., VA - BIRTH RECORDS IN COURTHOUSE
Birth - James S. Santmyers - Born Sept. 14, 1858 at Capon Furnace
Father Harrison Santmyers - Occupation Blacksmith
Mother Lad Santmyer
Residence Portsmouth Furnace
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1860 TAX LIST: HARDY CO., VA (WV)
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1860 CENSUS: DISTRICT 1, HARDY CO., VA
Name: HARRISON SANTIMIRE
State: WV
County: Hardy County
Township: Wardensville P.O.
Year: 1860
Record Type: Federal Population Schedule
Page: 558
Database: WV 1860 Federal Census Index
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1870 CENSUS: ALLEGANY CO., MD
1880 CENSUS: UPPER TYRONE, FAYETTE CO., PA
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*RECEIVED FROM GLENN SANTMYER - DATED 1 AUGUST 1985:
"Harrison's death was self-inflicted (of this I am positive) and he is buried in MT. Pleasant, PA cemetery. My father made the gravestone on his burial place." (Glenn's father J. Joseph is the son of Harrison and Catherine Howell Santmyer.) "Harrison was born in Shenandoah Co., VA in 1828. He died in 1905. My grandfather was a son of Barney Santmyer and Martha Elly Caine, both of Shenandoah Co., VA. Both were born and died there. They were of some substance and property. Barney's father was Jacob Santmyer and mother Jane Knapps. They were married in Frederick Co., VA in 1794. I have related Jacob back to Lancaster Co., PA where he was a member of the 2nd Lancaster Militia during the American Revolution in the 1770's (these records are in the PA archives). In the 1790's Jacob served in the VA Militia in Winchester, VA. Quite a number of Santmyers were in the Confederate army during that war including Harrison's brothers and nephews, - but not Harrison. He conducted a blacksmith and horse dealing business during the war period."
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*NOTE ON THE CHILDREN OF HARRISON & CATHERINE HOWELL SANTMYER:

Izetta Barbour lists the children as: Isaac B., Jasaby, Frank, Joseph and Brouciu.
Colleen Zak's lists the children as: Jacob, Robert, Isaac B (and step-daughter Emma)

I have found in my research records of the following children:
Jacob H., Lily, Robert R., Isaac Benton, Joseph, Franklin D. and Brancin. Lily and Jacob were twins. I have not found a death record for Lily, but her death was before 1880.
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REFERENCES:
*FAMILY RECORDS & PAPERS IN SANTMYER FAMILY BIBLE.
*INTERVIEWS WITH FANNY ETHEL SANTMYER ROWLEY
*INFORMATION CONTRIBUTED BY FRED M. CHILCOTT, GLENN SANTMYER, GERILEE SANTMYERS & JAN JENNIER
*US CENSUS RECORDS
*TOMBSTONES AND CEMETERY RECORDS
*OBITUARIES
*NEWS ARTICLES
*BIRTH RECORDS
*TAX RECORDS
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTRIBUTED BY IZETTA BARBOUR, COLLEEN ZAK, CHIP HIXON AND RON SANTMYERS
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DIRECTIONS TO MT PLEASANT CEMETERY:
Take Rte 31, which becomes Main St. in the town of Mt. Pleasant; just on the edge of town, turn left at the corner of 31/Main and Raddock or Braddock St. At the corner is the Mt Pleasant Church of God. The cemetery is just a short distance down the road on the right. Catherine is buried beside Harrison. There are several other Santmyers buried in same area and two more graves closer to the cemetery road.


This from Linda Casey, July 2010: "My aunt, Gertrude Santmyer Dettling, told me that Harrison had worked in the mines and was told he was no longer needed, probably because of his age. He was despondent for almost a year when he shot himself in the bedroom. My mother was Melva Santmyer Devorak."

William married Leah CHILCOTT 23 Dec 1849, Lost River, Hardy Co., Virginia (West Virginia). Leah was born 8 Nov 1823, Lost River, Hardy Co., West Virginia; died 1868, Westernport, Allegany Co., Maryland. [Group Sheet]

William married Catherine HOWELL 19 Jan 1869, Allegany Co., Maryland. Catherine was born 1850, Maryland; died 1919, Prob Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; was buried 1919, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Most likely there are at least 4 additional children - born prior to Harriet and David. Family possibly lived in Allegany Co., MD ca 1863 - 1870, then relocated to PA. Brother Harrison was in MD in 1870, VA in 1876 and PA by 1879. Since Harrison's son, James Jacob married and resided in Allegany Co., MD, I think it is a safe assumption that Alexander and William would also be in the same area of MD.

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

1880 Census East Huntington Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA
Page 41 #375
Santmyers, Alexander - age 49 - Coal miner - born VA
" Isabella 47 VA - wife
" Harriet 17 MD - dau
" David 14 MD - son
Alexander's parents born VA - Isabella's parents born VA

Barb Plummer includes as children, Susannah, William R. and Nancy in addition to Harriet and David.

Alexander married Isabell TIPTON 2 Mar 1854, Warren Co., Virginia. Isabell was born 1833, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

Mary — William FOGLE. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Robert possibly served in the Civil War - note the number of years between Ida's and Rebecca's births.

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers, Karen Wisecarver , and Izetta Barbour

DESCENDENTS:
Andrew L. McCary


Karen Wisecarver

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Groom: Santmyers, Robert Randolph, age 23, single, Warren Co., Father: Santmyers, Barney, Mother: _______, Elly
Bride: Willis, Mary Ann, age 17, single, Shenandoah Co., Father: Willis, Hiram, Mother: ?
Date of Marriage: 1861 Nov 21
Ref. Mountain View Research <>
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Robert married Mary Ann WILLIS 21 Nov 1861, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Mary was born 9 Mar 1844, Petersburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 4 Sep 1926, Middletown or Mt. Olive, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; was buried 7 Sep 1926, Mt. Olive, Virginia - Shenandoah Co at Mt. Olive Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Benjamin B SPICER 22 Jan 1861, Warren Co., Virginia. Benjamin was born Jun 1832, Fauquier Co., Virginia; died Between 1901 and 1910, Probably Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Not included in list of children received from Izetta


BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK
BY RON SANTMYERS
OCTOBER 7, 2000

Just wanted to drop in and let you know that October 21, 22 the reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek will be held. This was the last major engagement in the Shenandoah Valley. It happened on October the 19th 1864.
General Jubal Early, with the 49th under his command attacked Phil Sheridan's Army. The information I am going to impart came from Capt. Samuel Buck's and Daniel Funkhouser's writings during and after the war. The Buck's were a family that lived near the Santmyers' before and after the War. You will find Santmyers living in Buckton on the Census Records. This area of Warren Co. was named after the family with the biggest farm in that area of the Fork

At the time of this battle, John B. and Issac (released from Fort Delaware Prison after being captured at Waterloo, Va. after his wounding at Gettysburg, Pa., in a prisoner exchange) and most likely Thomas, as the 17th was a part of Earley's Army. John H. Santmyers was with the 18th Va. Cav. under Earley's Command placed at Front Royal, Va., about eight miles away from the commencement of the battle.

On the 19th of October 1864 about 10,000 troops under Earley's command moved North from down the Valley to engage about 40.000 troops under the command of Phillip Sheridan. It was to be a surprise attack. At 4 AM the Confederate Troops moved along the West side of the Massanutten Mountain by a trail know to a member of Earley's Command. The trail was very narrow and the Army moved single file. At the base of the Massunutten, the Army assembled.
They were ordered to remove all of their equipment, other than their rifles and ammo bags as to make no sounds. At 5 AM they waded across the Shenandoah River and overran the Federal picketts at Strasburg, Va. Less than a mile later they hit Sheridan's Army as they were cooking breakfast. The Federal troops, feeling they were outnumbered, fled leaving much of the equipment in the field. Earley's Army chased the Federals to Middletown, About five miles away, where the Federals regrouped , after Sheridan's ride from Winchester, Va.

Ole Jube declared , "This enough glory for one day" and called for his forces to fall back with 1500 Federal prisoners. Both forces pulled back and never faced each other again. Early was
and the 49th was then called back into the Army of Northern Virginia and the 48th was back where it began, under Lee's command. They were there at Lee's Surrender.
Jube never called up the 18th Cav. , who were in the position to cut off Sheridan's advance from Winchester. Well it was well known, "Ole Jube" did not like the Cavalry.

Captain Buck's diary stated that his mother and sister had gone to the battle scene the next day to see if he was among the dead. I am sure the Santmyers women were there also.

I live about about 10 mile from the battle, they lived less than five miles. Each year I can hear the cannon fire from the reenactment (it scares my dog every year). So I know all of the families here knew the battle was on and worried about all their husbands and sons in the field.

Thomas married Emily Louise Henrietta ECKARDT 24 Dec 1862, Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia. Emily was born 16 Sep 1839, Virginia; died Aft 1880. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Ada H. LNU 1908, Baltimore, Maryland - Baltimore Co. Ada was born 1849, Easton, Maryland; died Aft 1928. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

*

Isaac married Keziah ARNETT 5 Dec 1867. Keziah was born 1848, Prob. Bluemont, Loudoun Co., Virginia; died Bef 1889, Prob. Bluemont, Loudoun Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Isaac married Alverta ARNETT 27 Nov 1889, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Co., West Virginia. Alverta was born Abt 1858, Bluemont, Loudoun Co., Virginia; died Aft 1930. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

*

John — Louise Catherina ARNETT. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Not included in list of children received from Izetta

Notes:

Notes:
.........Izetta Barbour gives year of birth as 1848 / Gerilee Santmyers lists it as 1847.

Martha married J. D. WRIGHT 2 Apr 1872. J. was born 1829, Muskingham Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Samuel married Caroline (Carolyn) FORSYTHE Abt 1870, Warren Co., Virginia. Caroline was born 22 Sep 1849; died 24 Mar 1883, Riverton, Warren Co., Virginia; was buried Mar 1883, Prospect Hill Cemetery at Front Royal, Virginia - Warren Co.. [Group Sheet]

Samuel married Martha J. CATTLETT Abt 1884, Warren Co., Virginia. Martha was born 1864; died 1937; was buried 1937, Prospect Hill Cemetery at Front Royal, VA - Warren Co.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref. Izetta Barbour, Bunker Hill, WV (her source for death and burial info was Ardeen and Nida Childs of St. George, Utah).

Henry married Mary Elizabeth ROWLAND 21 Aug 1883, Silverlake, Salt Lake Co., Utah. Mary was born 14 Mar 1867, Silverlake, Salt Lake Co., Utah; died 11 Mar 1901, Silverlake, Salt Lake Co., Utah; was buried Mar 1901, City Cemetery at Silverlake, Utah (Or is it Salt Lake City?). [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1920 Census - Lake Co., IL - Waukegan - Jan 5 - pg 3B - ed 279 - 610 Washington St
James L Santmyers63 - VA - wd - Painter (own shop)
Boarder in household of wd Fred Bolder 73 Germany

Notes:

*Notes:
.........Name also appears as Daniel L.
.........Gerilee Santmyers supplied a birth date as 1859 for Daniel, Izetta lists his birth as 1853. With either date it seems impossible that Frank born 4 Feb 1861 could be his son. I have 1886 as the date of marriage, which would fit with the birth date of 1887 for Infant Fnu. Also the the 1887 marriage fits with a birth date of 1853 or 1859. Thus, either the birth date is incorrect for Frank's birth or this is not the correct Frank Santmyer. I suggest this is not the correct Frank to connect with Daniel, since Mollie, wife of Frank, was born in 1862, and their marriage date is listed as 1884.

Update 1/22/00: Information received from Ron Santmyers, great grandson of Frank and Mary A. (Mollie) Mitchell Santmyers includes the following:

Frank Santmyers, born 1861Warren Co., VA, died 23 December 1941Warren Co., VA, was the son of Mildred A. and Daniel Santmyers. This Daniel (not Daniel P.) was born 1814 (based on age of 36 in 1850 census) or 1820 (per info from Ron Santmyers) in Shenandoah Co., VA and died in 1897 in Warren Co., VA. In addition to info from Ron Santmyers, the 1850 Warren Co., VA Census also lists the wife of Daniel as Mildred. I believe that Frank Santmyers born 1861 and his descendants were incorrectly attached to this Daniel P. and Mary L. Putman Santmyers.

Daniel married Mary Lettitia PUTMAN 1 Jun 1886, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Mary was born 5 Dec 1860, Warren Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

John married Mary Patricia FITZGEREL 13 Mar 1866, Lafayette Co., Missouri. Mary was born 29 Dec 1849, Midway, Woodford Co., Kentucky; died 1 May 1928, Higginsville, Lafayette Co., Missouri; was buried 3 May 1928, City Cemetery in Higginsville, Lafayetter Co., Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Lucy married Charles HULL 19 Sep 1876, Tarrant Co., Texas. [Group Sheet]

Lucy married John BUSH 1879, Texas - Tarrant Co.. [Group Sheet]

Jefferson married Maggie FLEMMING 1879, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Gerilee Santmyers

HISTORY OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
Thomas E. Saningere farmer of Bloomery Furnace
son of John B. & Harriet Santingere
German & Irish ancestry
Born 1855
Married 1877 Elizabeth dau of John & Harriet Allen
Children (as listed on family page)


Information contributed by Izetta Barbour

1900 census - 12 census of Hampshire Co., Bloomery Dist.

Thomas married Elizabeth C. ALLEN 4 Oct 1877. Elizabeth was born 18 Jan 1856, West Virginia - Morgan Co; died 16 Jul 1935, Paw Paw, Morgan Co., West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Some information provided by Bill McKenny

John married Margaret Virginia ALLEN 12 Aug 1884. Margaret was born 20 Jul 1864, Hampshire Co., West Virginia; died 17 Jul 1945, Island Hill, Hampshire Co., West Virginia; was buried Jul 1945, Island Hill Cemetery at Hampshire Co, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Truman married Martha D. BIVANS 12 Mar 1885, Vermillion, Illinois. Martha was born 26 Mar 1862, Alvin, Vermillion Co., Illinois; died 17 Oct 1944, Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois; was buried Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref:
* Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
* Information contributed by Fred M. Chilcott, Glenn Santmyer, Gerilee Santmyers and Jan Jennier.

John — Elizabeth PATRICK. Elizabeth was born Aug 1853, Pennsylvania; died Aft 1920. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref:
*Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
*Information contributed by Fred M. Chilcott, Glenn Santmyer, Gerilee Santmyers and Jan Jennier.

*1880 Census - PA - Fayette Co. - Upper Tyrone Twp - (S531-536)
Santimyer, William 27VA
wife Marion 25 (23) MD
son John 7MD
dau Elizabeth 5MD
dau Marion 3MD
? Infant 2 moPA

William married Marian PATRICK 28 Feb 1872, Barton, Allegany Co., Maryland. Marian was born 1855, Allegany Co., Maryland; died 5 Jan 1947. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

When James and Helen married they were both living in Allegany Co., MD. James listed his occupation as a miner on their marriage application which was issued on 20 August 1875. There was no record of the marriage as the minister did not return the license. Helen was listed as a maid of 17 and James as a 21 year old. When they were first married, the couple lived in Keyser, WV. They were probably in Keyser until about 1884. From Keyser, the family moved to MT. Pleasant, PA. It's confusing as to how long they remained in MT. Pleasant. Interview notes show the family in Scottsdale, PA from 1890 to 1895. But, these same notes list Minnie's 1888 birth in Scottsdale, F. Ethel's 1890 birth in Scottsdale and Margaret's 1895 birth in Star Junction, PA. F. Ethel Santmyer Rowley supplied all the above information. However, the copy of Ethel's and Stephen's marriage certificate gives MT. Pleasant as her place of birth. I think she probably remembered her place of birth better at age 21 than at age 85. This would place them in MT. Pleasant until May 1890 and would still allow for the move to Scottsdale in 1890. Margaret's birth in June of 1895 places them in Star Junction and still allows for them to be in Scottsdale in the earlier part of that year. They remained in Star Junction until 1918 when they moved to Homestead, PA. The family lived on a rented farm in Scottsdale. James was working for the B&O Railroad. He was an engineer on the passenger train that ran from Scottsdale to South Bend (an area in Westmoreland Co.). B&O wanted to move the family to South Bend, but before the move transpired there was a train wreck at South Bend. His wife, Helen, then refused to move as she didn't want him to have that dangerous run. James then took a more local run and the family moved to Star Junction. It appears that the family attended the Methodist Episcopal Church during their early years in Star Junction. Somewhere around 1902 they were attending the Baptist Church, Helen was baptized here on 17 December 1905. I had no record of James being baptized, but would have to guess, he was. Around the 1920's they became Christian Scientists - perhaps when they moved to Homestead. James belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Prospect Lodge 507, Star Junction and to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Tygarts Valley Lodge No. 284. Upon moving to Homestead, James operated a grocery and confectionery store at 141 East 16th Avenue from 1918 until January 1922, when he retired. He and Helen then went to live with their daughter Ethel and family in Hayes, PA. He died while visiting at his son Oscar's home in Star Junction. The Ira Blair Funeral Home in Perryopolis handled the funeral arrangements. James was buried in MT Washington Cemetery in Perryopolis, PA.
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James was a red head.
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Records vary with date and even name for the birth of James:
*Family Bible: James Jacob Santmyer b. 5 November 1854
*Marriage application dated 20 August 1875: James Santmyer age 21
*Death certificate #78827 James J. Santmyer dob 5 November 1854
*Courthouse records in VA, Rockingham Co.:
Birth - James S. Santmyers 14 September 1858
Father Harrison Santmyers - Occupation Blacksmith
Mother Lad Santmyer
Residence Portsmouth Furnace
*Charted Information from Fred M. Chilcott:
James Isreal Santmyer b 5 November 1854
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1880 CENSUS WEST VIRGINIA, Vol. 2, Mineral Co.
K023 (Keyser-New Creek area)
Santemier, James - age 24 - RR Fireman - VA - VA - GR
" Helen 21 - Keeps house - MD - MD - MD
" Harry 4 - MD - VA - MD
" Oscar 1 - MD - VA - MD
Neff, David - boarder - 28 - RR Fireman - MD - MD - MD
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1900 CENSUS PENNSYLVANIA, FAYETTE CO., PERRY TWP.
Santemeyer, James P. age 54 b. MD
" Y Helin age 50 b. WV
" William age 33 b.
" Oscar Y age 31 b. MD
Other children: Mimi, Ethel, Donald and Margaret
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For his 53rd birthday a number of his friends presented him with a "magnificent chair". I wonder if this is the same chair that appears in many photos of him in his later years?
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Ref: Family records and papers located in the family Bible
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
Death cert. 10935 File No. 78827
Marriage Application from Allegany Co., MD
Newspaper articles

James married Helen Marr SHAW 24 Aug 1875, Moscow, Allegany Co., Maryland. Helen was born 17 Jan 1859, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., Virginia (West Virginia); died 27 May 1927, Pittsburgh (Crafton), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; was buried May 1927, Perryopolis, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania at Mt Washington Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Emily married sometime after 1880 to Dr. Dean Stefferman. She married a second time, name unknown, but, according to family lore, he was also a doctor.

2008 Apr - Correspondence received from Sher and Larry Heasley, note that Emma was 15 at the time of her first marriage.* They also feel that mention of names within family papers may indicate that Emma was also married to William John Allen and John Blaine. In addition to Margaret Lillian Hockney, other children may include:
Annabelle (maiden name unknown) Ashbough born about 1885
George Allen
Charles Blaine
Curly Rosa Blaine (25 July, no year)
Fannie Bell Blaine (3 July, no year)

* Emma is listed as living in the household of her father Harrison and 2nd wife Catherine in both the 1870 and 1880 census. It was my assumption that her marriage to Dean Stefferman was sometime after 1880 based upon her living at home in the 1870 and 1880 census. I was simply told by my grandmother that Emma was married to Dr Dean Stefferman and married a second time to a man who may have also been a doctor.


Following is some info found bearing the above mention names -----
COAL MINERS MEMORIAL
MAMMOTH MINES & COKE WORKS
http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/mammoth2.html
Blain, John
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1891, Mammoth No. 1 Mine, Westmoreland Co., PA.);
(Killed. Killed in Mammoth No. 1 Mine gas Explosion, January 27, 1891.);
(Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.);
(Mammoth Mine Disaster of Jan. 27, 1891.)

COAL MINERS MEMORIAL
RISHER MINE
Blaine, John
(American Miner, Coal Loader ca.1914, Risher Mine, Allegheny Co., PA, Age 49, married, 3 children.);
(Killed. Fatally injured by a fall of slate while loading coal at the face of a room, in the Risher Mine, Dec. 18, 1914. Died six hours later in the hospital.)




Ref:
* Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
* Information contributed by Fred M. Chilcott, Glenn Santmyer, Gerilee, Sher & Larry Heasley
* Santmyers and Jan Jennier.
* 1870 Census - MD - Allegany Co. - Westernport
* 1880 Census - PA - Fayette Co. - Upper Tyrone Twp.

Emma — Dean STEFFERMAN. [Group Sheet]

Emma — James HOCKNEY. James was born 1850; died 27 Jan 1891. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
Information contributed by Fred M. Chilcott, Glenn Santmyer, Gerilee
Santmyers and Jan Jennier.
Tombstones in MT. Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, PA - Fayette Co.


Santimyer [Santimeyer], George W.
Miner, Mining Boss ca.1894, Washington Mine, for Washington Coal & Coke Company;
Miner, Mining Boss ca.1898, Washington Nos. 1, 2, & 3 Mines.
Source: Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania

George married Lydia Maggie CARSON 1880, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Lydia was born 21 Jun 1863, Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio; died 5 Sep 1923, Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; was buried Sep 1923, Mt Washington Cemetery at Perryopolis, Pennsylvania - Fayette Co. [Group Sheet]

George — Jessie F (Santmyer) LNU. Jessie was born 1894; died 1971, Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1890 Census in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania - miner
1900 Census in Dunbar, Fayette, Pennsylvania - coal miner
1910 Census in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania - hotel bartender
1917 - 1920 Directories in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania - mine laborer
1925 Directory in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania - laborer w/wife Regina
1930 Census in Franklin, Fayette, Pennsylvania - coal miner
1940 Census in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania



Jacob was listed in the 1910 US Census Living in same household in Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania in 1910 with a Susan R Goswich. Their relationship is unclear. Although both are listed as married, we do not think this means to each other. Susan is listed as having 4 children, 3 of which are living. The only other member of the household is 7 year old Howard Recter, who is listed as adopted son.



Jacob suffered a stroke in 1937, and died from a second one in 1942.

Jacob married Mary T. PRITTS 31 Oct 1890, Pennsylvania; divorced Bef 1925. Mary was born 30 Mar 1872, Pennsylvania; died 13 Feb 1944, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; was buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Regina Mary ERBEL Bef 1925; divorced 1920. Regina was born 14 Nov 1891, Pennsylvania; died 12 Jul 1985, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; was buried Birmingham Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Santmyer, Isaac B.
Miner, ca.1913, Star Junction; passed his examination ca.1913 for Mine Foreman First Grade. Received his certificate.
Source: Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania <>

Isaac married Emma M. KREINBROOK 1898. Emma was born May 1881, Pennsylvania; died Aft 1954. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Possibly in the Aviators Hall of Fame (May have carried the first mail airborne or the first pilot who picked up a person using the old air-mail pickup system.)
Ref: Information shared by Chip Hixson who heard the story from his mother.
Information shared by Mary Hull who received the info in a letter from Glenn Santmyer in 1977.



Ref:
1900 - PA - Westmoreland - Mt Pleasant
1930 - PA - Westmoreland - Greensburg
1910 - PA - Westmoreland - East Huntingdon

Joseph — Viola VOUGH. Viola was born 1889, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Frankin married Nettie Curdella LONG 6 Aug 1908. Nettie was born 9 Mar 1886, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 18 Feb 1935, Pennsylvania; was buried Feb 1935, Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Frankin married Janet McPheron MCINDOE 3 Jun 1944. Janet was born 27 Jun 1889; died 17 Jan 1980. [Group Sheet]

David married Lizzie (Santmyers) LNU 1888. Lizzie was born Nov 1867, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Martha married Jacob WARNER 8 Jun 1879, Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA. [Group Sheet]

Ida married William J. LAING 25 Sep 1887, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. William was born 1862, Warren Co., Virginia; died 1948; was buried 1948, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Rebecca married James A. WILLIS 8 Aug 1899, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. James was born Abt 1871, Prob Shenandoah Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref: Information contributed by Karen Wisecarver (swisecar@shentel.net)

Mary married Solomon Gregg RACEY 1 Aug 1889, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Solomon was born Jul 1850, Prob Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 20 Feb 1924, Star Tannery, Frederick Co., Virginia; was buried Feb 1924, St. James Lutheran Cemetery at Zepp, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"I found newspaper articles reporting that W. L. had been responsible for burning at least 10 houses down in his block because he was drunk and tipped over a gas lantern; also later on tampered with the gas meter at another house and was jailed according to the 1930 census. It was embarrassing to read this. It must have been embarrassing for Earl as well, because I never heard anything about his relatives except for his brother Virgil. Oh well. Earl was very cool. Quiet and hardworking when I knew him. A very nice man." -Joyce Conners

Washington married Emma Caroline FISHER 18 Feb 1892, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Emma was born 1874. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1910 Census - Warren Co., VA - Fork Dist - May 3 - pg 13B - ed 101 - 251-254
William Santmyers38 - VA - m2-12 - Blacksmith
Isa30 - VA - m1-12 - 6/6 children
Carrel (Carl)19 - VA
Bula17 - VA
Orpha16 - VA
William11 - VA
Ethel 9 - VA
Hollis 6 - VA
Angie 5 - VA
Agnes 3 - VA

William married Jennie May RACEY 4 Nov 1891, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Jennie was born 31 May 1873, Prob Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 7 Jul 1896, Virginia; was buried Jul 1896, Cedar Creek Cemetery at Shenandoah Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

William married Isa Mary DARR 7 Jan 1898, Virginia - Warren Co. Isa was born 20 May 1880, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; died 4 Aug 1956, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; was buried 7 Aug 1956, Riverview Cemetery at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Hiram married Martha Ellen SHELL 3 Sep 1896, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Martha was born 27 Jul 1874, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 7 Jul 1940, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; was buried 9 Jul 1940, Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Winchester, Virginia - Frederick Co. [Group Sheet]

Anna married James F. HENRY 5 Jul 1896, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. James was born 1872, Warren Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Daisy married William Oscar PALMER 14 Jul 1901, Fishers Hill, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. William was born 23 Dec 1875, Mt. Olive, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 31 Aug 1958, Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia; was buried Sep 1958, Fishers Hill Cemetery at Strasburg, Virginia - Shenandoah Co. [Group Sheet]

Essie married Oscar Gerome KELLER 13 Sep 1908, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Oscar was born 1882, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 1923. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1920 Census Washington DC - Jan 8 - pg 9 - ed 49 - 114-146 - 716 22nd St
Ally M Santmyers41 - VA - Chauffeur for private family
Ida38 - VA
Mary19 - VA - Typist at Insurance Company
Mabel13 - DC
Margaret4 5/12 - DC
Mary76 - WV - wd (mother)

Allie — Ida (Sandmyers) LNU. Ida was born 1882, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Kenzer married Dora PARR 29 Jun 1908, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Dora was born 1888, Rockingham Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Mary — William O'CONNOR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1920 Census Washington DC - Jan 5 - pg 2B - ed 343 - 43-46 - 1618 Hamlin St NE
Charles W Santmyers53 - VA - Salesman in Furniture Company
Mary C57 - MD
Ethelinda Walton24 - VA - wd - Accountant in Furniture Company (daughter)
Charles H3 5/12 - DC (grandson)

Charles married Mary C (Santmyers) LNU 1888. Mary was born Jan 1862, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Christine married Edgar WOODWARD 1898, Warren Co., VA. Edgar was born 1871, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Emily married Franz LEIBERT 27 Aug 1910, Warren Co., Virginia. Franz was born 1883, Nebraska. [Group Sheet]

James married Laura V (Santmyers) LNU Abt 1892, Virginia. Laura was born 1873, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Beulah married Robert B. BELL 9 Jan 1901, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia. Robert was born 1879, Clark Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Leo — Della Virginia BELL. Della was born 1895, Loudoun, Virginia; died Apr 1963, Arlington, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Roy — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Mayo — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1930 Census Allegheny Co., PA - Ross Twp - Apr 29 - pg 23B - ed 777 - 444-510 - Harvard Ave Ext
Richard Santmyers 53 - VA - m age 24 - Gardner
Anna 49 - PA - m age 20
Wayne 24 - PA - Clerk at Telephone Co
Melville 22 - PA - Clerk at Rubber Co
Annabelle 16 - PA
Grace 15 - PA
Russell 10 - PA

Richard married Anna Bell CRAWFORD 24 Dec 1901, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Anna was born 21 Feb 1881. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref. Izetta Barbour


Notes:

.........Henry shares the exact same birth day with siblings Samuel S. and Mable Irene. Izetta lists court house and cemetery records as source. Are they triplets or is there an error in the dates of two.

Notes:

Ref. Izetta Barbour


Notes:

........Mable shares the exact same birth day with siblings Samuel S. and Henry. Izetta lists court house and cemetery records as source. Are they triplets or is there an error in the dates of two.

Notes:

Ref. Izetta Barbour
Notes:

.......Samuel shares the exact same birth day with siblings Mabel and Henry. Izetta lists court house and cemetery records as source. Are they triplets or is there an error in the dates.

1930 Census Delaware Co., PA - Upper Darby - Apr 2 - pg 26B - ed 144 - 41-46 - 255 Ashley Rd
Selby S. Santmyers 41 - VA - m age 21 - Paint or Plant Manager
Blanche K 40 - DE - m age 20
Donald1 2 - DE
Jack H. 11 - TN
Blanche 3 - DE


1920 Census New Castle Co., DE - Wilmington Ward 12 - Jan 10 - p 11A - ed 204 - 179-180 - 2126 Linden St
Selby S Santmyers 31 - VA - Assistant Sales Manager for DuPont Manufacturing
Blanche K 30 - DE
Selby K 8 - DE
Donald 2 - DE
Jack H 1 - TN

Selby married Blanch Elizabeth KRAUSS 27 Jun 1910, Wilmington, Delaware. Blanch was born 21 Nov 1889, Delaware. [Group Sheet]

Beulah married Moses CHILDS 17 Dec 1902, Springville, Utah Co., Utah. [Group Sheet]

Carrie — Robert MANELY. Robert was born Missouri. [Group Sheet]

John married Virginia Lelia TYLER 28 Dec 1892, Davis, Lafayette Co., Missouri. Virginia was born 10 Dec 1870; died 13 Apr 1923. [Group Sheet]

Squire married Ida VAUGHN 8 Jan 1898, Lexington, Lafayette Co., Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Grace married Howard PEACOCK 1898, Lafayette Co., Missouri. Howard was born May 1872, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

John — Maud (Santmyer) LNU. [Group Sheet]

Edward — Grace (Santymire) LNU. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

One note (source unknown) has following information: James O. 1886-1958 Paw Paw, WV, buried in Woodrow Union Cemetery; M. Lizzie 1893-1980 Paw Paw, WV, buried same.

James — Lizzie LEWIS. Lizzie was born 11 Apr 1893; died Nov 1980; was buried Nov 1980, Morgan Co., WV at Woodrow Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Asa — Eleanor Virginia PERRY. Eleanor was born 1898; died 1959, Paw Paw, Morgan Co., West Virginia; was buried 1959, Paw Paw, West Virginia - Morgan Co at Woodrow Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Ernest married Mary Ann Florence COWGILL 28 Jun 1912, Hampshire Co., WV. Mary was born 17 Aug 1896, Pin Oak, Hampshire Co., West Virginia; died 3 Jul 1976, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland; was buried 1976, Paw Paw, West Virginia - Morgan Co at Woodrow Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Leslie — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Minnie — Ray James LEACH. Ray was born 1895; died 1955; was buried 1955, Woodrow Cemetery at Morgan Co., WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died in a fire at age 3; buried on Johnston's farm in Bloomery; headstone at Island Hill Cemetery, Largent, WV. (source unknown)

George — Bertha Mae KAMMERER. Bertha was born 15 Sep 1888; died 17 Jul 1984; was buried Jul 1984, Island Hill Cemetery at Hampshire Co., WV. [Group Sheet]

Gertie — Jessie A. SMITH. Jessie was born 1881; died 1957; was buried 1957, Mt Nebo Cemetery at Morgan Co., WV. [Group Sheet]

Cidney — Robert D. LARGENT. Robert was born 1882; died 1949; was buried 1949, Redland United Methodist Church Cemetery at Whitacre, VA - Frederick Co. [Group Sheet]

John — Fern CAMPBELL. [Group Sheet]

Edward — Julia Margaret LINDSEY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Notes:

Izetta Barbour has date of birth as 1898

Nettie — Grayson Thomas MCCOOLE. Grayson was born 9 Sep 1891, Hampshire Co., West Virginia; died 6 Dec 1966, Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Some information and photo provided by Bill McKenney, grandson.

Esther — William Bennett MCKENNEY. [Group Sheet]

Loretta — O. Paul MCDONALD. O. was born 1897; died 1978, Slanesville, Hampshire Co., West Virginia; was buried 1978, Slanesville, West Virginia - Hampshire Co at Mount Union Christian Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Harriet — Redford EDWARDS. Redford was born 9 Feb 1887, Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky; died 2 Aug 1943, Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois; was buried Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Charles — Florence Lee ENNIS. Florence was born 20 Nov 1897, Rossville, Vermillion, Illinois; died 17 Dec 1972, Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois; was buried Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Nora Edith FLEMING 10 Jan 1927, King, Washington. [Group Sheet]

Laura married Morris VONGH 29 Aug 1906, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Both Alverda and John had children from previous marriages. The only child they had together was John. Roger was adopted by his grandmother, Alverda Sanner Santmyer. It is not clear whether Roger was the son of one of Alverda's children to her first marriage or the son of one of John's children to his first marriage. Ref.: Sandy Santmyer (former wife of Roger).

1920 Census Westmoreland Co., PA - East Huntingdon - Jan 5 - pg 5A - ed 96 - 80-85 - Meadow Mile Road
John Santmyer27 - PA - Laborer in Sheet Mill
Laura M24 - PA
Howard 5 - PA
Kenneth C3 8/12 - PA
Elizabeth M2 8/12 - PA
George E6/12 - PA
Elizabeth65 = PA (Mother)

John — Laura Marian MCCLELLAN. Laura was born 1895, Pennsylvania; died 16 Jul 1941, Owensdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; was buried 19 Jul 1941, Scottdale Cemetery, Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

John married Alverda KROPP 23 Feb 1948, Westmoreland Co., PA. Alverda was born 8 Aug 1911; died 5 Jul 1995, Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1920 Census Westmoreland Co., PA - East Huntingdon - Jan 5 - pg 5A - ed 96 - 80-85 - Meadow Mile Road
Sherman Santmyer23 - PA - Laborer in Sheet Mill
Clara A24 - PA
Eleanor G1 4/12 - PA

Sherman — Clara A. OTTENBERG. Clara was born 29 Dec 1895, Pennsylvania; died 25 Nov 1973, Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; was buried 28 Nov 1973, Scottdale Cemetery, Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Irvin H KROPP [Group Sheet]

Ivy — Perry WOOD. [Group Sheet]

William — Blanche (Santmyer) LNU. [Group Sheet]

Bernice — William SMALES. [Group Sheet]

Harry — Virginia (Santmyer) LNU. [Group Sheet]

Olympia — Daniel CANNON. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

William Harrison (Harry) was probably born in Moscow/Barton area of Allegany Co., MD. (There is a slim chance that the family lived in the Keyser, WV area at the time of his birth). Family lore tells that the Santmyer boys were "real hell raisers" and Harry was certainly not one to pass up a good time. Harry supposedly was a well-meaning roustabout who felt obligated to share himself with all the girls. As well as a drinker, it seems that Harry was also a gambler. In fairness to Harry, perhaps with the loss of his young wife and third child, he was "drowning his sorrows" in women, booze and gambling. They lived their life on the wild side, worked hard and died tragic deaths. From the tales I heard, I imagined the Santmyer brothers donned in cowboy boots and hats, and always chewing a wad of tobacco - but the few pictures I've seen, portray them more like refined bankers.
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Harry, as he was called, was named for both his grandfathers - Harrison Santmyer and William Burns Shaw.
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Marriage: Bk 21, Pg 116, Fayette Co., PA
Santmyer, Wm. H. to Ghrist - 6 Nov. 1861
Santmyer, Wm. H. Age 21 - woman 17
Residence - Star Junction - wife - Vanderbilt
Parents names - James and Helen
Occupation - Hauler
Birthplace - Maryland
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Harry possibly married again after Sadie's death; although, his sister, Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley, insists this is not the case. There was an entry in the family Bible under "Marriages"....Harry Wm Santmyer (name also appears as Harry Wm. for marriage to Sadie) - Myrtle Renmyer 30 Dec. (no year is listed, but it appears between 1913 and 1921 entries). Additional information, received from his grand-daughter, Anna Mae Waggett Walls, states that Harry never remarried.
NOTE - January 2006 UPDATE: News article found in the 28 December 1917 edition of the Connellsville Daily Courier "Wed in Pittsburg. Harry Santmyer of Star Junction and Myrtle Renko of Manowa were granted a license to wed in Pittsburg Yesterday."
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Connellsville Courier....... 10 April 1903
Harry was charged with breaking into a store in Vanderbilt. He had to pay fines and costs, but was fortunate that he got off going to jail.
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Connellsville Courier......24 Dec 1904
Harry Santmyer was sent to Huntingdon Reformatory for robbery.

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Harry was killed in a terrible railroad accident in which he was pinned by the coupling apparatus between two railway cars. There wasn't much they could do for him, yet he lingered in pain for several hours in the Fairmont, WV hospital. Funeral services were held by the Christian Church in Perryopolis, PA - burial was in MT. Washington Cemetery.
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CONNELLSVILLE DAILY COURIER.........19 November 1923
HARRY SANTMYER KILLED BY TRAIN AT FAIRMONT

Harry Santmyer, 45 years old formerly of Star Junction, was killed by a railroad train Saturday at Fairmont, W Va. He was the son of James Santmyer, deceased, and a brother Oscar Santmyer of Star Junction. His mother resides in Braddock.

The body was taken to Perryopolis and removed to the funeral parlors of Ira Blair, where it will remain until Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at which time the funeral services will be held at the Christian Church in Perryopolis.

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CONNELLSVILLE DAILY COURIER........22 November 1923
WILLIAM H. SANTMYER

The funeral service for William H. Santmyer, 47 years old who died last Saturday in the Fairmont W Va Hospital as a result of injuries received in a railroad accident at Fairmont last Friday, was held yesterday afternoon at the Christian Church at Perryopolis with Rev. Davis the pastor officiating. Mr Santmyer was a son of the late James J Santmyer and Mrs Helen Santmyer of this city. He is also survived by two children Mrs. Hilda Waggat of Waltersburg and Roy Santmyer of Dearth, three sisters Mrs. George Bowman of this city, Mrs. Stephen Riley of Willock and Mrs Earl Beighley of Pittsburg, two brothers Oscar of Gates and Donald who is in the Marine Service. Two grandchildren also survive. The interment was made in the Mt Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis.
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Ref: Family records and papers located in the family Bible
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley, James R. Rowley & Anna Mae Walls.
Newspaper Clippings

William married Sarah Jane GHRIST 6 Nov 1897, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Sarah was born 1880, E. Huntington Twp, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Feb 1904, Vanderbilt, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; was buried Feb 1904, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania at Dickerson Run Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Os was named for his mother's brother, Oscar K. Shaw
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1912 Tax List - Perry Twp., Fayette Co., PA; Star Junction P.O.;
Laborer; assessed value $100.00
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Gates is located in the SW portion of Fayette County, PA
HISTORICAL COAL MINE ACCIDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES 1839-1976
02-02-1922 Gates No 2 Gates, PA - 25 died as a result of the explosion
07-25-1924 Gates No 1 Brownsville, PA - 10 died as a result of the explosion
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Os was killed during the winter of 1925/1926. He lost his life by saving the life of another miner. Os pushed the miner out of the path of a run away mine car, but wasn't able to get himself out of the path. He was crushed against the mine wall by the run away cars. According to family lore he was working for a mining company out of WV and they made a large sum settlement to his mother, Helen Marr Shaw Santmyer. This money supposedly made its way to George and Minnie Santmyer Bowman. At the time of Oscar's death Helen was living with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley (She had gone to live with Ethel's family after the death of James Jacob). Minnie arranged for Os to be laid out at her home in Connellsville, Pa. Minnie then invited her mother to live with her and George. Helen lived with them only a short time and was sent back to live with Fanny Ethel. By that time the settlement money had been spent.
NOTE - January 2006 UPDATE: According the information contained in his obituary published 27 Oct 1925 in the Connellsville Daily Courier Oscar was working for the National Fuel Company in Morgantown, WV. He was killed by a moving mine cars, but the article doesn't mention that it was a run away car or that he pushed anyone out of its path. The article states that Oscar was attempting to cross between an empty car setting on one track and a moving trip on the adjoining track. In the process he was knocked down and run over by one of the cars in the moving trip. His body was severely mangled, but no mention is made if his death was immediate. The article states that funeral director J.E. Sims brought the body to the Bowman home in Connellsville where a brief service was to be held the following day. A second service was to follow later the same day at the Star Junction Baptist Church with Rev. A.A. Blake, pastor of the Flatwoods Baptist Church officiating. The only undertaker identified on Oscar's death certificate is Jenkins Brown of Morgantown. Oscar's obituary also states that he is survived by his mother who makes her home with the Bowman's.
COMMENT: Three sources (family lore, death certificate and obituary) give a mix of information. Which is the most reliable? Other than the cause of death, I believe they are probably equal in reliability as information contained in an obituary is from a family member, as is much of the information in a death certificate. The family lore information was supplied mainly by Oscar's sister Ethel Santmyer Rowley; while the obituary information was most likely supplied by his sister Minnie Santmyer Bowman who resided in Connellsville. I find it rather strange that Oscar's mother's name wasn't mentioned, especially if she was actually living with the Bowman's in Connellsville. Based on a collection of family photos taken in this time frame, I believe that Helen M. Shaw Santmyer was living with Ethel and not Minnie prior to Oscar's death. I find it extremely strange that Oscar was taken to the Bowman residence for a service prior to the service in the church. Harry Santmyer died in 1923 and their father, James J Santmyer, died in 1922. They were not taken to her home. The family lived most of their life in Star Junction; they were well known there and the cemetery was in nearby Perryopolis. I can't help but think that Minnie had some ploy in mind. It was a well established family fact that Minnie and Ethel could not and did not tolerate each other.
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Dies Under Trip
In National Mine
In attempting to cross between an empty car standing on one track and a moving trip on the adjoining track, Oscar T. Santmyer, 47 years old, motor boss for the National Fuel Company at its mines at National, five miles south of Morgantown, W Va, was instantly killed Monday morning. He was knocked down and one car of the moving trip passed completely over his body, badly mangling it. Mr. Santmyer had been employed by the National Fuel Company for the past three years. Prior to that time he was employed by another coal company in the Morgantown district.
Mr Santmyer was born at Moscow, Md., a son of James J. Santmyer, deceased, and Mrs Helen M Shaw Santmyer. He was well known at Star Junction, where he spent the greater part of his life from boyhood days. For about 25 years he was employed by the Washington Coal & Coke Company at Star Junction. From there he went to Morgantown where he secured employment. He was a member of the Star Junction Baptist Church. He spent eight years traveling abroad.
Mr Santmyer is survived by his mother, three sisters, Minnie, wife of G E Bowman of Connellsville; Margaret, wife of R C Beighley of Wilkensburg; Ethel, wife of J G Riley [should be S J Rowley] of Pittsburgh, and one brother, Donald, on USSHF Alexander.
The Weekly Courier, Connellsville, PA, Oct 29, 1925
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Ref: Family records and papers located in the family Bible
Newspaper clippings
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley, James R. Rowley and Mary Virginia Beighley Marra
WV State Department of Health Death Certificate #13559, Series #76
Obituary - Connellsville Daily Courier, 27 Oct 1925

Oscar married Cora Mae HUSTON 12 Apr 1912. Cora was born 7 Feb 1885, Pennsylvania; died 19 Mar 1968, Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; was buried Mar 1969, Mt Washing ton Cemetery, Perryopolis, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Grave marker bears only the name Burns Santmyer.

Notes:

According to family lore, Minnie, the oldest of the three girls, always acted weak and faint so she could escape helping with the household tasks. They were raised to be proper young ladies and Minnie took well to this role. While her mother pampered her, thinking she was a sickly child, Fanny Ethel and Margaret did the chores. Minnie sat and practiced her sewing stitches and the proper way to hold her teacup. It seems this pampering went to her head and thus, she always wanted the biggest and the best. And, why not? She and George lived in Perryopolis in 1923, but by the time of Oscar's death (winter of 1924/25) they were living in Connellsville. A short time after, they moved to a beautiful big home
(presumably in Connellsville) that supposedly was financed in part with the settlement Helen Santmyer received for Oscar's death.

Ref: Santmyer family Bible, news clippings, interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley, James R. Rowley and Helen Rowley Robert.

Minnie married George Ebert BOWMAN 3 Dec 1913, Star Junction, Fayette Co., PA. George was born 30 May 1888, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; died Oct 1971, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California; was buried Oct 1971, Sacramento, California. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley was called Ethel by all who knew her -but to her grandchildren she was just "Mom", a name, which I as her first grandchild, bestowed upon her. I think she had a difficult life. I'm not saying her life was unhappy, but I think there were some very hard times. As a young girl she was captivated by Stephen's charm and good looks. Most girls of 21 would be pleased and encouraged with the attentions of a man 10 years their senior, and, indeed, she was. She was falling in love - and that should have been the happy beginning. Instead, her parents refused to allow her to be courted by Stephen. I believe, because of his age, they thought him too worldly and a lady's man. It troubled her deeply to go against her parents, but she continued to see Stephen away from under their watchful eyes. Love blossomed! They eloped! They were married at the McBroom family hotel on 8th Avenue in Homestead, Pa. The hotel was run by Margaret and John McBroom, Stephen's aunt and uncle. Ethel and Steve lived here in the hotel until 1913. This should have been such a happy time for Ethel and it would have been except that her Papa had disowned her. He ban her from visiting and refused to go to see her. Her mother did visit her after a while. In 1914, she and Steve had moved to Flatwoods, Pa. It was here that their first child, James Richard (named for his grandfathers), was born. It was after the birth of James that Papa eased up on his stand toward Ethel and Steve's marriage. The family accepted Steve, and once they really got to know him, they loved him dearly.

Ref: Based on information told to me by my grandmother, Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley

"Mom" always had a special story to tell. Her bedtime stories were far better than any story from a book. Sometimes they were scary, other times they were like fairy tales, but most often they were about kids just like me. As I grew into my teens and young adulthood, the bedtime stories were replaced with talking about my interests and friends. It was during these years that we talked a lot about her parents and siblings. After a time I began to feel as if I had actually known all of them. Her stories of her family were so vivid, that they seemed to come alive to me. I never tired of hearing her talk of her family and her growing up years. This was actually the beginning of my interest in the "family tree".

Ref.: Family records and papers located in the family Bible.
Marriage cert. 21137-H Death cert. 053560
Newspaper obit.
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley, Helen Rowley Robert, Billie Rowley MacArthur and James Richard Rowley.
My own recollections.

Fanny married Stephen John ROWLEY 30 Dec 1911, Homestead, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Stephen was born 24 Mar 1880, Mansfield, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Mar 1971, Coraopolis, Moon Twp, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; was buried 8 Mar 1971, Perryopolis, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania at Mt Washington Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In 1923 Don was in the Merchant Marines. In 1924 his ship was caught in the typhoon that hit Tokyo Yokohama killing thousands of Japanese.

After rambling all over the world, he settled down and became a successful businessman in Seattle. He married again - he and Kate had no children together; Kate had a grown son from a previous marriage.

Donald died from a gunshot wound to the head. It was ruled a suicide. The family has always felt that he was murdered by his step-son. Donald was in bed, the revolver placed into the left side of his mouth - the bullet exited through the right temple. Donald was right handed. If he shot himself, it would mean that he held the revolver in his left hand and squeezed the trigger with his left index finger. It would seem unlikely that a right-handed person would use his left hand to end his life. Donald's family in PA wanted the case re-opened, but were not successful in convincing the Seattle authorities.


Ref. Family records and paper located in the family Bible
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley and James Richard Rowley

Donald — Kate WINTERS. Kate was born 9 Aug 1893; died 15 Nov 1989, Seattle, King Co., Washington; was buried Nov 1989. [Group Sheet]

Donald married Olive Mae PAGE Jun 1912. Olive was born 12 Jul 1894, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Mar 1969, Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania; was buried Mar 1969. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Margaret was named for her mothers aunt, Margaret A. Shaw Rees. Margaret and Ethel were close during their growing up years. After the girls married, this same closeness was enjoyed between the Beighley and Rowley families. They spent much of their time together as one big happy family. Today that closeness remains between their children even though they live on opposite coastlines. I can imagine how hard it was for Margaret and Ethel when the entire Beighley family, parents, children, children's spouses and grandson, moved to Sacramento, CA

Ref. Family records and paper located in the family Bible
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley, Mary Virginia Beighley Marra and Helen Marr Beighley Hedman.

Margaret married Ralph Crum BEIGHLEY 21 Dec 1921, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Ralph was born 26 Dec 1895, Swissvale, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; died 13 Jun 1952, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California; was buried Jun 1952, Sacremento Memorial Lawn Cem. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Charles was named for Charles Hannah who was the second husband of Sallie Reed Shaw. Sallie was the widow of Franklin Shaw, brother of Helen Marr Shaw Santmyer.


Ref. Family records and papers located in the family Bible

Notes:

Ref: Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
Tombstones in MT. Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, PA - Fayette Co

Santimere, William
American Miner, Company Man ca.1909, Washington No. 1 Mine, Age 27, married; killed instantly by being struck by a runway dilly trip on the slope, in the Washington No. 1 Mine, Jan. 11, 1909.
Source: Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania

William — Bess (Santmyer) LNU. Bess died 1962; was buried 1962, Perryopolis, Fayette Co., PA at Mt Washington Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Bell — George LAING. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

SANTMYER, EDGAR J
SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR I
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/22/1897
DATE OF DEATH: 10/30/1967
BURIED AT: SECTION 32 SITE 142
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 80 HOVEY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
(850) 453-4108
Ref: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1

Edgar — Adeline STEIN. Adeline was born 29 Oct 1908; died 16 Jun 1987, Pensacola, Sarasota Co., FL; was buried Jun 1987, Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Family lore tells us that Cornell was married, but had no children.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SANTMYERS, CORNELL PVT Supply Co 10th Inf P.N.G.
ENLISTED: July 11, 1917
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT: Mt Pleasant
RESIDENCE:not given
AGE: 28 years 5 months
PHYS. DES.: 5 ft 10 in Fair comp Grey eyes L. Brown hair
OCCUPATION: Clerk
PROMOTIONS: none
DISCHARGED: See remarks
FEDERAL SERVICE: M.I.W-W-S July 15, 1917 as Wagoner
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ref: Family records and papers located in the family Bible.
Interviews with Fanny Ethel Santmyer Rowley
Tombstones at MT, Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, PA - Fayette Co.

Cornell — Mabel L. (Santmyer) LNU. [Group Sheet]

Ada married Clarence PORT Aft 1910. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Prior to going to Detroit for an education in music, Roy worked in restaurants in Connellsville and Uniontown. He secured a place as a soloist with the Detroit Oratorio Society. After serviing in WWI, he took up grand opera which eventually lead to concert work in the mid 1920's. He returned to Connellsville to make an appearance with the Connellsville Militiary Band on 8 October 1928.

Ref:News Article in Connellsville Daily Courier 6 October 1928.

Percy married Hazel Brightie WILLARD 1921, Ohio, West Virginia. Hazel was born 1921, Ohio, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Alvin died in a fishing boat accident.

Esther — Gillian HAYES. Gillian was born 1926. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He invented "fan and fan blade"; US Patent #2079044. Application filed 8 Sep 1932 under Serial #632204; patent approved 4 May 1937. Lewis assigned 0ne-third to Joseph A Beck of Pittsburgh, PA.

Notes:

Walter, apparently, was not a very nice person. According to his descendants he even refused to celebrate Thanksgiving and other holidays. After he and Catherine divorced, his son Walter never spoke to or about him again.

Ref. Information contributed by Izetta Barbour (her source was Colleen Zak, great granddaughter of Walter)

Walter married Catherine LOETHER 1925. Catherine was born 19 Dec 1909, Pennsylvania ; died 1 May 1981, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Barnice I RIVER 27 Apr 1934, Westmoreland Co., PA. Barnice was born 18 Apr 1913, Pennsylvania; died Sep 1995, Belle Vernon, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to his obit published in the Connellsville Daily Courier, his widow and five children survive.

SANTMYER, HOWARD EARL
MAJ 4624 SUP SQ USAF
DATE OF BIRTH: 07/22/1924
DATE OF DEATH: 03/29/1961
BURIED AT: SECTION 10 SITE 10552-A
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
C/O DIRECTOR ARLINGTON, VA 22211
(703) 607-8000
Ref: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1

Notes:

I question if Maeola is the daughter of Viola and Joseph as she is not listed in the family household in the 1910 or 1920 census. I have to think she is misplaced and belongs with a different Santmyer family.


Ref:
1930 - PA - Westmoreland - Vandergift

Maeola married Ralph W. UPPERMAN 18 Jan 1923, Westmoreland Co., PA. Ralph was born 28 Mar 1902, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Jun 1988, Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Lester married Sylvetta D BORDONIC 28 Feb 1931, Westmoreland Co., PA. Sylvetta was born 27 May 1907, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 2007, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; was buried 19 Mar 2007, Jeannette Memorial Park, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Lloyd — Lillian CAMPBELL. [Group Sheet]

Glenn — Lillian E. MARSH. Lillian was born 30 Mar 1917, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 1 Oct 1991, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Employed by Lennox Glass Co., and a member of the Civilian Defense and First Methodist Church.

Wilbert married Mary Catherine SHANDORF 21 Sep 1932, Westmoreland Co., PA. Mary was born 7 Mar 1909; died 9 Oct 1950. [Group Sheet]

Wilbert married Lenora TARR 13 Jan 1953. [Group Sheet]

William married Irma Jane MYERS 14 Jun 1931, Cumberland, Allegany Co, Maryland. Irma was born 28 Sep 1911, Midway, Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Mar 1994, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Irene married Rutherford Joseph WELLS 22 Jan 1931, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. Rutherford was born 24 Sep 1905; died 1 Feb 1971, Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married Rayburn DETTLING 12 Jun 1936, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. Rayburn was born 19 Aug 1908; died 4 Aug 1982, Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Mildred married Joseph A. MOTTLE 25 Jul 1955. Joseph was born 5 Sep 1910; died 27 Aug 1981, Mt Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Melva married Daniel Dallas DEVORAK, Sr 1 May 1939. Daniel was born 21 Oct 1913; died 24 May 1989. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

GREENLICK CEMETERY - Directions: At junction of Routes 982 and 31, east of Mt. Pleasant, travel approximately two miles on Rt. 982 South. Turn right onto Mudd School Road. Continue through immediate intersection. Turn left on Greenlick Road and watch for cemetery on left. Near the entrance there is a flagpole "dedicated to the Coombs, Washburn and Hayes families.

Betty married Andrew PINKOSKY [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"I found newspaper articles reporting that W. L. had been responsible for burning at least 10 houses down in his block because he was drunk and tipped over a gas lantern; also later on tampered with the gas meter at another house and was jailed according to the 1930 census. It was embarrassing to read this. It must have been embarassing for Earl as well, because I never heard anything about his relatives except for his brother Virgil. Oh well. Earl was very cool. Quiet and hardworking when I knew him. A very nice man." -Joyce Conners

Earl married Ella Virginia Finchum 28 Jul 1913, Rockingham, Virginia. Ella was born 1896, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Earl married Hilda GOLDMAN 13 Jun 1921, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. Hilda was born 25 Aug 1904, Maryland; died Apr 1974, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Pauline married William James RODGERS 25 Aug 1912, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. William was born Abt 1889, Prob Shenandoah Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Lester married Emma HICKMAN Abt 1926. [Group Sheet]

Orpha married Lee Reed MOORE 19 Sep 1917. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ref:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6230/rivback.htm
Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, VA, Part III
Saintmyers, William A. 7 Feb 1900 - 6 July 1969
Saintmyers, Ella C. 14 Oct 1895 - 31 Dec 1982

William — Ella Catherine BEELER. Ella was born 14 Oct 1895; died 31 Dec 1982, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV; was buried 04 Jan 1983, Riverview Cemetery at Strasburg, VA - Shenandoah Co. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hollis had 20 years service with Baker VA Center at the time of his retirement. After retiring he was employed as an Agricultural Inspector for C. H. Musselman Co.

Hollis married Mary Ruth MCCORMACK Bef 1930. Mary (daughter of Harry MCCORMICK and Ida Matilda MCFILLAN) was born 26 Dec 1903, Gerrardstown, Berkeley, West Virginia; died 6 Jan 1966, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; was buried Presbyterian Cemetery at Gerrardstown, West Virginia - Berkeley Co. [Group Sheet]

Hollis married Anna Mae RICE Bef 1940. Anna was born 26 May 1918, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia; died 5 Jun 1999. [Group Sheet]

Hollis married Thelma Roselee Mason RICE 5 Apr 1975, Clarke, Virginia. Thelma was born 13 Jul 1924, Jefferson, West Virginia; died 10 Jul 2011, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Angie — Melvin Forest DEHAVEN. Melvin was born 9 May 1907, Martinburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; died 7 Sep 1946, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married Raymond DICK 28 Feb 1925, Martinburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Dolly — John SHOOK. [Group Sheet]

Louise — Richard GYSEL. [Group Sheet]

Louise — Clyde FRAVEL. [Group Sheet]

Orland married Rose H. AMBLER 6 Aug 1922, Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia. Rose was born 20 Nov 1897, Green Bradford, England; died 7 Mar 1970, Washington DC; was buried Mar 1970, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Robert was not brought to the hospital until several days after the accident and by this time his condition was considered critical.

Ref. Izetta Barbour

Robert married Bessie Mae BRILL 8 Aug 1921, Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia. Bessie was born 27 Apr 1899, Zepp, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 16 Jan 1986, Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia; was buried 20 Jan 1986, Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Winchester, Virginia - Frederick Co. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Lillian CHAMBERS [Group Sheet]

Cecil — Lewis Lee WOOD. Lewis was born 12 Aug 1893, Jefferson Co., West Virginia; died 15 Dec 1951, Martinburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; was buried Dec 1951, Gravel Springs Cemetery at Star Tannery, Virginia -Frederick Co. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Alvan Richard VANCE 16 Aug 1919, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Alvan was born 29 Jul 1896, Shenandoah Co., Virginia; died 21 Oct 1928, Martinburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; was buried 24 Oct 1928, Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Winchester, Virginia - Frederick Co. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Ernest Lee WHITMIRE 11 Oct 1935, Hagerstown, Maryland - Washington Co.. Ernest was born 17 Aug 1907, Broadway, Virginia - Rockingham Co; died 6 Nov 1988, Winchester, Virginia - Frederick Co; was buried 9 Nov 1988, Mt. Hebron Cemetery at Winchester, Virginia - Frederick Co. [Group Sheet]

Gay — Charles Price EVERSOLE. Charles was born 6 Oct 1889, Rockford, Virginia; died 10 Nov 1959, Cumberland, Maryland - Allegany Co; was buried Nov 1959, Ft. Ashby Cemetery at Ft. Ashby, West Virginia - Mineral Co. [Group Sheet]

Gay married Horace Basil CLARK 5 Sep 1926, Martinburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia. Horace was born 20 Jan 1904, Rio, Hampshire Co., West Virginia; died 9 Jun 1954, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland; was buried 12 Jun 1954, Hillcrest Burial Park at Cumberland, Maryland - Allegany Co. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Seadell Santmier was a carpenter by trade.

Seadell married Gladys Irene MCCAULEY 7 May 1929, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland. Gladys was born 12 Feb 1909, Keyser, Mineral Co., West Virginia; died 28 Sep 1995, Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; was buried 2 Oct 1995, Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, West Virginia - Berkeley Co. [Group Sheet]

Virgil married Pearl Lacy NICHOLS 24 Jul 1928, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia. Pearl was born 3 Dec 1915, Madison Co., Virginia; died 3 Jan 1994, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia; was buried Jan 1994, Pleasant View Memory Gardens at Martinsburg, West Virginia - Berkeley Co. [Group Sheet]

Wilbur — Marjorie Jane PHELPS. [Group Sheet]

Edith — Charles E. HANSON. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married Arthur Raudolph CATHER [Group Sheet]

Raymond — Frances Catherine SEE. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Ralph Meade RINARD 11 Oct 1935, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland. Ralph was born 20 Nov 1915, Wardensville, Hardy Co., West Virginia; died 21 May 1993, Charlotte, Meckleburg Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Ernest SHEARL 15 Jan 1972, Richmond, Virginia - Henrico Co. Ernest was born 4 Mar 1924, Avon Dale, West Virginia - McDowell Co; died 18 Sep 1991, Richmond, Virginia - Henrico Co; was buried Sep 1991, Richmond, Virginia - Henrico Co at Signal Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet]