Rachel Gillispe
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1. Rachel Gillispe was born in 1781; died in 1876. Rachel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Mary M. Sutton
was born in 1797; died in 1871.
- 2. Mary M. Sutton
Generation: 2
2. Mary M. Sutton (1.Rachel1) was born in 1797; died in 1871.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Margaret Clarissa Sutton
was born on 21 May 1820; died on 21 Feb 1896 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 3. Margaret Clarissa Sutton
Generation: 3
3. Margaret Clarissa Sutton (2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 21 May 1820; died on 21 Feb 1896 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
From family records of Merle Arbogast Chorba of New Vernon, New Jersey,
daughter of Dr. Hoyt Bailey Arbogast.
From Doris (Snyder) Beverage, Clarissa had her right arm crushed in a cider
mill when young. She was given up for dead by a physician from an adjoining
county. Capt. John McElwee amputated the arm with a razor and and joint saw.
She recovered fully and raised her children. Their old log house was located
on the same foundation as the present Arbogast house, which was purchased by
the National Radio Observatory in 1957. They are buried near the spot where
the Old Log Chucrch used to be, known as the Deer Creek Union Meeting House.
Adam owned many acres of land which was divided among his children. The home
place was handed down to Christopher, then to O. Glenn. The last tract of
land, 6A, along Hospital Run, was sold to descendants, Nola and Adolphus Shears
in January 1962. Doris also sent copy of letter from their daughter, Dorynda
C. Arbogast from Webster, addressed to Mrs. Margaret C. Arbogast, Buckhannon,
Upshur Co., WV, in 1864, where they located during the war. The letter is in
the possession of O. G. Arbogast, Arbovale, WV. Doris also sent a copy of a
letter from Dorynda C. Shears from Buckhannon 19 Sep 1865 to Mrs. Margaret C.
Arbogast, Green Bank, Pocahontas Co., WV.
D/o Mary M. Sutton and granddaughter of John and Rachel (Gillespie) Sutton.Margaret married Adam Arbogast on 16 Apr 1840 in Pocahontas Co., Va. Adam (son of Benjamin Arbogast and Frances Mullens) was born on 9 Jul 1816 in , Bath, West Virginia, United States; died on 27 Jul 1894 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Dorinda Catherine Arbogast
was born on 22 May 1841 in Pocahontas Co., Va; died on 13 Jun 1910 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 5. Mary Elizabeth Arbogast
was born on 17 Mar 1843 in Pocahontas Co., Va; died on 19 Jan 1914; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 6. Brown McHenry Arbogast
was born on 13 Feb 1845 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 2 Aug 1905 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 7. John Milton Arbogast
was born on 3 Aug 1847 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 11 Oct 1922 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 8. Benjamin Marshall Arbogast
was born on 19 Sep 1849 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 12 Jul 1921 in Green Bank, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 9. Eakins E. Arbogast
was born on 19 Jan 1851; died on 24 Sep 1853.
- 10. Aretas Phelps Arbogast
was born on 16 Mar 1854 in Pineville, Bath , West Virginia, United States; died on 18 Jul 1915 in Back Creek, Pocahontas, Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 11. Christopher Columbus Arbogast
was born on 7 Jul 1857 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Apr 1940 in Arbovale, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 12. Emma Amanda Jane Arbogast
was born on 11 Jan 1860 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 6 Jan 1938 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States.
- 4. Dorinda Catherine Arbogast
Generation: 4
4. Dorinda Catherine Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 22 May 1841 in Pocahontas Co., Va; died on 13 Jun 1910 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
Source is Amanda (Arbogast) Forbes record A-35. Name may be Dorlinda.
Married David Shears abt 1868. On 1870 census with child, 1 yr. old. Also on
1880 census.
Ref: WBH; children and grandchildren from Prouty records, collected about 1912.Dorinda married David C. Shears on 20 Apr 1865 in A. David was born on 2 Jun 1844 in , , Grant Co., Va/Wv; died on 21 Nov 1901 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Margaret Florella Shears
was born on 28 Oct 1868 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 22 Aug 1942 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 14. Harry Wilbur Willis Shears
was born on 6 May 1872 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 26 Jun 1925 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 15. Jesse Harper Shears
was born on 10 Dec 1873 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 10 Jan 1933 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 16. Adlai Luther Wickline Shears
was born on 20 Mar 1877 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 5 Apr 1960 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 17. Roy Columbus Hedrick Shears
was born on 26 Dec 1880 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 15 Mar 1930 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 13. Margaret Florella Shears
5. Mary Elizabeth Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 17 Mar 1843 in Pocahontas Co., Va; died on 19 Jan 1914; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
Source is Amanda (Arbogast) Forbes record A-35. Date of birth and death from
gr-granddaughter, Doris Beverage.
Ref: WBH; children, spouses, dates from Prouty records, about 1912Mary married James Taylor Sutton on 16 Jul 1869 in Pocahontas Co., Wv. James was born on 19 Sep 1849 in Pocahontas Co., Va/Wv; died on 13 Nov 1926 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Harry Summers Sutton
was born on 8 Nov 1871 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 17 Dec 1960 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 19. Joseph McKendree Sutton
was born on 12 Apr 1873 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 17 Mar 1965; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 20. Lucie Clara Jane Sutton
was born on 28 Sep 1874 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 4 Jun 1940 in , Augusta, Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 21. Leslie Harper Sutton
was born on 2 Oct 1876; died on 25 Sep 1897; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 22. Bertie Florence Sutton
was born on 6 Feb 1880 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 4 Sep 1965 in , , Randolph Co., Wv; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 23. Wilford Taylor Sutton
was born on 14 Apr 1882 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 28 May 1956 in , , Crawford Co., Pa; was buried in Hartstown, Pa.
- 24. (Infant) Sutton
- 25. Edwin Willis Sutton
was born on 11 Mar 1884 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 12 Jun 1959 in , Penn Laird, , Va; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 26. John Herbert Adam Sutton
was born on 28 Apr 1886 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 7 Sep 1963 in , , Randolph Co., Wv; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 18. Harry Summers Sutton
6. Brown McHenry Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 13 Feb 1845 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 2 Aug 1905 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
From family records of Merle Arbogast Chorba of New Vernon, New Jersey,
daughter of Dr. Hoyt Bailey Arbogast.
1870 census of Green Bank, Meade Township, Pocahontas Co., WV, age 25, farmer,
Value of Personal Estate, $340, born in Virginia.
Pocahontas Co., WV, 1981, p. 212, by Roxie Arbogast, Brown enlisted in the
Union Army at age 17 and served in the Cavalry until the war ended. M Co., 3rd
WV Cavalry, Pension.Brown married Frances Jane (Fanny) Ervine on 9 Jan 1868 in Pocahontas Co., Wv. Frances was born on 29 Nov 1848 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 20 Feb 1925 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. William David McLauren Arbogast
was born on 6 Oct 1868 in Pocahontas Co., Wv; died on 24 Feb 1936 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 28. Mattie Eulalia Arbogast
was born on 22 Mar 1874 in Pocahontas Co., Wv; died on 23 Jun 1962 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Bartow Church C, Bartow, Pocahontas Co., Wv.
- 29. Fountain Columbus Arbogast
was born on 12 Mar 1877 in Pocahontas Co., Wv; died on 1 Dec 1940 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 30. Harl Marvin Arbogast
was born on 13 Jun 1880 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 15 Mar 1900 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 31. Harry Clyde Arbogast
was born on 25 Nov 1883 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 27 May 1884 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 32. Laura Elizabeth Arbogast
was born on 16 Aug 1888 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died about 1970.
- 27. William David McLauren Arbogast
7. John Milton Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 3 Aug 1847 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 11 Oct 1922 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
From family records of Merle Arbogast Chorba of New Vernon, New Jersey,
daughter of Dr. Hoyt Bailey Arbogast. Name is Jenk on 1900 census.
Ref: WBH; children, spouses, and most dates from daughter Maude, 28 July 1944.John married Louisa Jane Tracy on 28 May 1868 in Pocahontas Co., Wv. Louisa was born on 9 Nov 1849 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 26 May 1943 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Henry Marshall Cameron Arbogast
was born on 12 Apr 1869 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Dec 1928 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 34. Verdie Elizabeth Arbogast
was born on 10 Jan 1871 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 28 Dec 1960 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 35. Margaret Maude Arbogast
was born on 16 Dec 1874 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 21 Dec 1968 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 36. Myrtle Annie Arbogast
was born on 1 Nov 1876 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 19 Jan 1936.
- 37. James Arthur Arbogast
was born on 5 Apr 1881 in Brush Run, Wv; died on 19 Aug 1961 in Harrisburg, Pa; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 38. Mollie Jane Arbogast
was born on 17 Jan 1887 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 29 Aug 1941 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 33. Henry Marshall Cameron Arbogast
8. Benjamin Marshall Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 19 Sep 1849 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 12 Jul 1921 in Green Bank, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
From Amanda (Arbogast) Forbes record A-35.
Benjamin married Mary Ann Curry on 13 Sep 1876 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States. Mary was born on 16 Sep 1856 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 4 Oct 1929 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. James Carl Arbogast
was born on 27 Aug 1878 in Arbovale, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; died on 14 Apr 1953 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 40. William Ellis Arbogast
was born on 25 Aug 1882 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 3 May 1942 in , , Crawford Co., Pa; was buried in Evergreen Cem, Harmonsburg, Crawford Co., Pa.
- 39. James Carl Arbogast
9. Eakins E. Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 19 Jan 1851; died on 24 Sep 1853.
10. Aretas Phelps Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 16 Mar 1854 in Pineville, Bath , West Virginia, United States; died on 18 Jul 1915 in Back Creek, Pocahontas, Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
Information from, Pocahontas Co., WV, History, 1981, p. 212, by Ann Floyd.
Aretas married Margaret Elzedia Tracy on 22 Oct 1874 in Pocahontas Co., Wv. Margaret (daughter of George Washington Tracy and Mary Ann Ervine) was born on 23 Jan 1856 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 18 Feb 1919 in , Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Charles Christopher Arbogast
was born on 11 Nov 1876 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 16 Apr 1952 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 42. Pearl Washington Arbogast
was born on 24 Mar 1880 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 27 Jun 1968 in Newburg, Preston County West Virginia; was buried in East Oak Grove C, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., Wv.
- 43. Anna Grace Arbogast
was born on 20 Nov 1883 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 11 Apr 1951 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States.
- 44. William Harrison "Billy" Arbogast
was born on 21 Dec 1886 in Boyer, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA; died on 16 Sep 1973 in Dunmore, Pocahontas County, WV, USA; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 45. Alice Vermont Arbogast
was born on 9 Oct 1888 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 16 Aug 1970 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 46. Russell Granville Arbogast
was born on 21 Jun 1891 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 24 Sep 1949 in , , Berkeley Co., Va; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 47. Cecil Tracy Arbogast
was born on 21 Jun 1891 in Arbovale, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; died on 20 Jan 1950 in Marliinton, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 48. James Lawrence Arbogast
was born on 31 Aug 1893 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 25 Sep 1967 in Beard, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 49. Lelan Cameron Arbogast
was born on 12 Nov 1896 in Pocahontas Co., Wv; died on 1 Jun 1987 in Harrisonburg, Va; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 50. (Infant) Arbogast
- 41. Charles Christopher Arbogast
11. Christopher Columbus Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 7 Jul 1857 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Apr 1940 in Arbovale, Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Notes:
Christopher's family is at #4993 under his wife's line.
Ref: WBH; Information from obituary. He also lived near WBH when she was a
child.Christopher married Rachel Jane Arbogast on 31 Jan 1882 in Pocahontas Co., Wv. Rachel (daughter of Adam Arbogast and Sarah Mc Donald) was born on 5 Mar 1866 in Travelers Repose, Bartow, Wv; died on 22 May 1959 in Poca. Co. Hosp., Marlinton, Wv; was buried on 24 May 1959 in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Odessa Glenn Harry Arbogast
was born on 11 Dec 1882 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 1 Jan 1973 in , , Greenbrier Co., Wv; was buried in Riverside Cem, Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., Wv.
- 52. Addie Richard Arbogast
was born on 22 Dec 1886; died on 2 Nov 1889.
- 53. (Son) Arbogast
was born on 26 Apr 1890 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 26 Apr 1890 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 51. Odessa Glenn Harry Arbogast
12. Emma Amanda Jane Arbogast (3.Margaret3, 2.Mary2, 1.Rachel1) was born on 11 Jan 1860 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 6 Jan 1938 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States.
Notes:
Information from Pocahontas Co., WV, History, 1981, by Brambel Tracy.
Ref: Jim and Rita Wooddell records, January 1994, gave dates and places of
burial for children.Emma married Charles Osborn Tracy on 28 Apr 1889 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States. Charles was born on 29 Jul 1860 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 5 Dec 1944 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. Stephen Clyde Tracy
was born on 13 Nov 1889 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 28 Oct 1962 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 55. William Clawson Tracy
was born on 13 Jan 1892 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 5 May 1975 in , , Wood Co., Wv; was buried in Cedar Crove Cem, Parkersburg, Wood Co., Wv.
- 56. James Claude Tracy
was born on 15 Apr 1894 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 3 May 1956 in , , Pickaway Co., Oh; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 57. Charles Clinton Tracy
was born on 13 Apr 1896 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 9 Apr 1899 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 58. Billy Crosby Tracy
was born on 15 Feb 1898 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 21 Apr 1981 in , , Randolph Co., Wv; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 59. Brambel Parker Tracy
was born on 6 Aug 1900 in , Pocahontas , West Virginia, United States; died on 5 Aug 1989 in , , Crawford Co., Pa; was buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, Pocahontas, WV, USA.
- 60. Dewey Foster Tracy
was born on 4 Jun 1906 in , , Randolph Co., Wv; and died.
- 54. Stephen Clyde Tracy