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William E. ASH

William E. ASH

Male 1858 - 1926  (68 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William E. ASHWilliam E. ASH was born 19 May 1858, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 3 Aug 1926, Jaco Hill, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: carpenter
    • Residence: Jaco Hill, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1880; farmer
    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV

    William married Amy UNDERWOOD 18 Oct 1877, Doddridge Co, WV. Amy (daughter of Solomon UNDERWOOD and Avaline SMITH) was born 6 Feb 1856; died 18 Sep 1942, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary A. "Mollie" ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Aug 1881, Doddridge Co, WV; died 10 Aug 1970, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 3. Lenora "Nora" ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Nov 1883, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jul 1948, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    3. 4. Ada Frances ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1886, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Aug 1965, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. 5. Lulu Jane ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Mar 1966, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    5. 6. Avolina ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1893.
    6. 7. Jane E. ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1895.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary A. "Mollie" ASHMary A. "Mollie" ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 6 Aug 1881, Doddridge Co, WV; died 10 Aug 1970, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, 1930, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Mary married Clarence Willie COFFMAN 6 Jan 1904, Center Point, Doddridge Co, WV. Clarence (son of Henry Lee COFFMAN and Rachel Catherine BATES) was born 11 Jan 1881, Center Point, Doddridge Co, WV; died 8 Jun 1945, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lenora "Nora" ASHLenora "Nora" ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 7 Nov 1883, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jul 1948, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Headstone reads: Nora Summers.

    Lenora married U. Grant SUMMERS 23 Mar 1909, Doddridge Co, WV. U. (son of Elijah W. SUMMERS and Caroline Virginia BROWN) was born 13 Apr 1870; died 27 Jan 1945, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (IOOF section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Edgar E. SUMMERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1910, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Jun 1966, Youngstown, Mahoning Co, OH; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. 9. Kathleen C. SUMMERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1912; died 13 Mar 2000.
    3. 10. William Grant "Bus" SUMMERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Aug 1913, Doddridge Co, WV; died 13 May 1987; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    4. 11. Hector Keith SUMMERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Mar 1918, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Feb 1984, Salem, VA; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

  3. 4.  Ada Frances ASHAda Frances ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 15 Aug 1886, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 Aug 1965, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV
    • Residence: 1926, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Nutter Fort, Harrison Co, WV

    Ada married Bruce L. KNIGHT 3 Oct 1903, Doddridge Co, WV. Bruce (son of John W. KNIGHT and Isabel ___) was born 17 Mar 1882, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Jul 1908, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Harry E. KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1905.
    2. 13. Violet KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1907.
    3. 14. Bruce William KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Sep 1908, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died Jun 1986.

    Ada married Emery P. PRUNTY 17 Jul 1912, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Emery (son of Hugh Benton "Brent" PRUNTY and Martha Ann CROSS) was born 29 Nov 1873, Doddridge Co, WV; died 25 Nov 1956, New Brighton, Beaver Co, PA; was buried , Saint John's Burrys Church Cemetery, Beaver Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

    Ada married Horatio S. "Rash" MCKENDREE 25 Sep 1926, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Horatio (son of James Grant MCKENDREE and Mary Angeline HILLIARD) was born 26 Aug 1892, Clarion Co, PA; died 6 May 1939, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Lulu Jane ASHLulu Jane ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 13 Jun 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Mar 1966, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Y3, US Naval Reserve Force, World War I
    • Occupation: nurse
    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV
    • Residence: 1913, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Norfolk, VA
    • Occupation: 1920; storekeeper at naval base
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    Identified as Lulu Ash, 25, b. WVa (both parents b. WVa), single, storekeeper at naval base, listed as one of several lodgers in the household of Lewis & Carolyn Northrup.

    Lulu married Charley Edward UNDERWOOD 19 Oct 1913, Doddridge Co, WV. Charley (son of Valentine UNDERWOOD and Elizabeth Jane SHRADER) was born 9 Aug 1881, Eagle Mills, Doddridge Co, WV; died 16 Jan 1959, Painesville, Lake Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Lulu married Charles Bradley SHANAMAN. Charles was born 7 Jan 1893, Harrison Co, WV; died 19 Aug 1977, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Elkview Masonic Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Lydia June SHANAMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1922, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died 29 Apr 1990.
    2. 16. Violet Lenora SHANAMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1923, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Jul 2002.
    3. 17. Mary Christine SHANAMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1925, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  5. 6.  Avolina ASHAvolina ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Feb 1893.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV


  6. 7.  Jane E. ASHJane E. ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Dec 1895.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Edgar E. SUMMERSEdgar E. SUMMERS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lenora2, 1.William1) was born 25 Jun 1910, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Jun 1966, Youngstown, Mahoning Co, OH; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: M/Sgt, US Army, World War II (Europe)
    • Education: Salem College (1932)
    • Occupation: teacher at Doddridge Co H.S.
    • Residence: Youngstown, Mahoning Co, OH
    • Census: 1920, 1930, 1940, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    In 1930, in addition to being included with his family in Doddridge County, he was also enumerated in Harrison County as a student at Salem College. In 1940, location specified as 110 James Street.

    Edgar married Mae CONAWAY. Mae was born CA 1919. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Kathleen C. SUMMERSKathleen C. SUMMERS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lenora2, 1.William1) was born 24 Jan 1912; died 13 Mar 2000.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1984, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV


  3. 10.  William Grant "Bus" SUMMERSWilliam Grant "Bus" SUMMERS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lenora2, 1.William1) was born 17 Aug 1913, Doddridge Co, WV; died 13 May 1987; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: West Union H.S. (1932), two years college
    • Residence: Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1937, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 28 Aug 1943 to 19 Dec 1945; U.S. Army, World War II (Europe)
    • Residence: 1956, McMechen, Marshall Co, WV

    William married Mabel Frances PROPST 22 Jul 1937, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Mabel (daughter of Salathiel PROPST and Emma MCCABE) was born 27 Jun 1907, Harrison Co, WV; died 4 Dec 1956, Glen Dale, Marshall Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Hector Keith SUMMERSHector Keith SUMMERS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Lenora2, 1.William1) was born 6 Mar 1918, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Feb 1984, Salem, VA; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co HS (1936), West Virginia University
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 29 Mar 1942 to 5 Aug 1942; U.S. Army, World War II

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in obituary as Mar 3 1918, but birth record, headstone and SSDI show it as Mar 6 1918.


  5. 12.  Harry E. KNIGHTHarry E. KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ada2, 1.William1) was born CA 1905.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV


  6. 13.  Violet KNIGHTViolet KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ada2, 1.William1) was born CA 1907.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV


  7. 14.  Bruce William KNIGHTBruce William KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ada2, 1.William1) was born 24 Sep 1908, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died Jun 1986.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Grant District, Wetzel Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Middletown, Butler Co, OH
    • Occupation: 1930; automobile mechanic
    • Residence: 1934, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Nutter Fort, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; mechanic at Keisters Chevrolet Co.

    Bruce married Leona HORNBECK CA 1928. Leona (daughter of Roscoe HORNBECK and Rhoda ___) was born CA 1913, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Bruce married Kathryn Lenora RICHISON 4 Apr 1934, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Kathryn (daughter of Fred RICHISON and Rosa GULL) was born 21 Jun 1908, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Violet KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1931.

  8. 15.  Lydia June SHANAMANLydia June SHANAMAN Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lulu2, 1.William1) was born 8 Mar 1922, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV; died 29 Apr 1990.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, 1940, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Lydia married ___ COBURN. [Group Sheet]


  9. 16.  Violet Lenora SHANAMANViolet Lenora SHANAMAN Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lulu2, 1.William1) was born 31 Oct 1923, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Jul 2002.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Mt. Clare, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Violet married Jackson Kemper JACOBS 28 Jan 1945, Harrison Co, WV. Jackson (son of Glen Orien JACOBS and Lucy May FOX) was born 17 Mar 1925, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV; died 12 Jun 2009. [Group Sheet]


  10. 17.  Mary Christine SHANAMANMary Christine SHANAMAN Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lulu2, 1.William1) was born 19 Aug 1925, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Nashville, Berrien Co, GA
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1954, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Mary married James Edward BREEN 8 Jul 1951, Harrison Co, WV. James (son of Jeremiah H. BREEN and Peninah Lucille FOSTER) was born 29 Sep 1925, Washington, DC; died 29 Jul 2000; was buried , Lake Mystic Cemetery, Bristol, Liberty Co, FL. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Violet KNIGHTViolet KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (14.Bruce3, 4.Ada2, 1.William1) was born CA 1931.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Nutter Fort, Harrison Co, WV