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Mary Ann Kitzmiller

F, #8101, b. 7 August 1832, d. 26 March 1907

Parents

Father	John Kitzmiller (b. 5 December 1801, d. 4 August 1894)
Mother	Louisa DeWald (b. 6 August 1798, d. 17 June 1883)

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Biography

Mary Ann Kitzmiller was born on 7 August 1832 in Washington Co., TN. She died on 26 March 1907 in Canyonville, Douglas Co., OR.

Mary Ann Kitzmiller lived in Canyonville, Douglas Co., OR.

Note: Did not marry.

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Catherine Kitzmiller

F, #8102, b. 7 February 1837, d. 14 August 1916

Parents

Father	John Kitzmiller (b. 5 December 1801, d. 4 August 1894)
Mother	Louisa DeWald (b. 6 August 1798, d. 17 June 1883)

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Family 1: John C. Brown (b. about 1831, d. about 1864)

Daughter	Mary Flora Brown (b. 25 January 1861, d. 23 December 1878)
Son	Jacob L. Brown (b. 24 May 1863, d. 3 January 1884)

Family 2: Rev. William Manning (d. 26 May 1914)

Son	William Albert Manning+ (b. 5 December 1876, d. 29 February 1972)

Biography

Catherine Kitzmiller was born on 7 February 1837 in Washington Co., TN. She married John C. Brown son of Jacob Brown and Sarah Hunter, on 13 December 1859 in Washington Co., TN.¹ Catherine Kitzmiller married Rev. William Manning on 5 December 1875 in Salem, Marion Co., OR. She died on 14 August 1916 in Palo Alto, San Mateo Co., CA.

She was buried in 1916 in Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR.

Catherine Kitzmiller was also known as "Kate" Kitzmiller. Cause of death: Polio.

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Citations

[S97] Washington County, Tennessee Marriages..

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James Hughes¹

M, #8103, b. 19 April 1827, d. 15 December 1915

Parents

Father	Robert Hughes (b. 1792, d. 24 June 1852)
Mother	Elizabeth DeWald (b. 11 October 1797)

Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Kitzmiller (b. 1 September 1826, d. 1 March 1913)

Son	John Robert Hughes+ (b. 25 May 1857, d. after 1955)
Son	David Hughes+ (b. 8 June 1860, d. 15 February 1933)
Son	George W. Hughes (b. 14 November 1863, d. December 1944)

Biography

James Hughes was born on 19 April 1827 in Sullivan Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Kitzmiller daughter of John Kitzmiller and Louisa DeWald, on 30 August 1854 in Washington Co., TN.² James Hughes died on 15 December 1915 in Canyonville, Douglas Co., OR.

Occupation: Merchant in 1860 in Sullivan Co., TN.

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Citations

[S54] , John M. Kitzmiller, II and John M. Kitzmiller, "From The Danube To The Susquehanna: 350 Years Of The Kitzmiller Family", Vol I, (1985)., 351.
[S97] Washington County, Tennessee Marriages..

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Mary Bowman

F, #8104, b. October 1840

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Biography

Mary Bowman was born in October 1840 in Tennessee. She married Daniel James Kitzmiller son of John Kitzmiller and Louisa DeWald, on 3 May 1872, No children.

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John C. Brown

M, #8105, b. about 1831, d. about 1864

Parents

Father	Jacob Brown
Mother	Sarah Hunter

Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Kitzmiller (b. 7 February 1837, d. 14 August 1916)

Daughter	Mary Flora Brown (b. 25 January 1861, d. 23 December 1878)
Son	Jacob L. Brown (b. 24 May 1863, d. 3 January 1884)

Biography

John C. Brown was born about 1831 in Cherokee Creek, Washington Co., TN. He married Catherine Kitzmiller daughter of John Kitzmiller and Louisa DeWald, on 13 December 1859 in Washington Co., TN.¹ John C. Brown died about 1864 in Union Army prison; location and date unknown.

John C. Brown began military service Confederate Army during Civil War.

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Citations

[S97] Washington County, Tennessee Marriages..

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Rev. William Manning

M, #8106, d. 26 May 1914

Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Kitzmiller (b. 7 February 1837, d. 14 August 1916)

Son	William Albert Manning+ (b. 5 December 1876, d. 29 February 1972)

Biography

Rev. William Manning was born in Indiana. He married Catherine Kitzmiller daughter of John Kitzmiller and Louisa DeWald, on 5 December 1875 in Salem, Marion Co., OR. Rev. William Manning died on 26 May 1914.

He was buried in 1914 in Salem, Marion Co., OR.

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Daniel Geiselman

M, #8107, b. about 1795

Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret Long (b. 11 March 1793)

Son	Jacob Geiselman
Son	Samuel Geiselman
Daughter	Susanna Geiselman
Daughter	Louise Geiselman
Daughter	Sarah Geiselman

Biography

Daniel Geiselman was born about 1795. He married Margaret Long daughter of Samuel Lang and Mary Margaret DeWald.

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Jacob Geiselman

M, #8108

Parents

Father	Daniel Geiselman (b. about 1795)
Mother	Margaret Long (b. 11 March 1793)

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Samuel Geiselman

M, #8109

Parents

Father	Daniel Geiselman (b. about 1795)
Mother	Margaret Long (b. 11 March 1793)

	Pedigree Link
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Susanna Geiselman

F, #8110

Parents

Father	Daniel Geiselman (b. about 1795)
Mother	Margaret Long (b. 11 March 1793)

	Pedigree Link
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Louise Geiselman

F, #8111

Parents

Father	Daniel Geiselman (b. about 1795)
Mother	Margaret Long (b. 11 March 1793)

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Sarah Geiselman

F, #8112

Parents

Father	Daniel Geiselman (b. about 1795)
Mother	Margaret Long (b. 11 March 1793)

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Margaret Bowers

F, #8113

Pedigree Link

Family: Phillip Long (b. 16 May 1788, d. 12 October 1821)

Daughter

Louisa Long+ (b. about 1821, d. after 1880)

Biography

Margaret Bowers married Phillip Long son of Samuel Lang and Mary Margaret DeWald.

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Louisa Long

F, #8114, b. about 1821, d. after 1880

Parents

Father	Phillip Long (b. 16 May 1788, d. 12 October 1821)
Mother	Margaret Bowers

Pedigree Link

Family: Daniel Martin Gobrecht (b. 16 November 1816, d. 9 May 1867)

Daughter	Elisabetha Gobrecht+ (b. 1 June 1843, d. 18 March 1906)
Daughter	Christiana Lavina Gobrecht+ (b. 2 October 1844, d. after 1902)
Daughter	Louisa Catherine Gobrecht+ (b. 14 June 1847, d. 25 September 1920)
Son	Martin Gobrecht (b. about 1849)

Biography

Louisa Long was born about 1821 in Adams Co., PA. She married Daniel Martin Gobrecht son of Samuel Gobrecht and Christiana Lohr. Louisa Long died after 1880.

Louisa Long lived in 1850 in Union Twp., Adams Co., PA.¹ She lived in July 1870 in West Manheim Twp., York Co., PA.

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Citations

[S1776] Union Twp., p.269B, Dwelling 62, Family 63, 1850 Federal Census, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 743.

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Daniel Martin Gobrecht

M, #8115, b. 16 November 1816, d. 9 May 1867

Parents

Father	Samuel Gobrecht (b. 27 March 1780, d. 29 December 1836)
Mother	Christiana Lohr (b. 3 October 1787, d. 17 June 1859)

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Family: Louisa Long (b. about 1821, d. after 1880)

Daughter	Elisabetha Gobrecht+ (b. 1 June 1843, d. 18 March 1906)
Daughter	Christiana Lavina Gobrecht+ (b. 2 October 1844, d. after 1902)
Daughter	Louisa Catherine Gobrecht+ (b. 14 June 1847, d. 25 September 1920)
Son	Martin Gobrecht (b. about 1849)

Biography

Daniel Martin Gobrecht was born on 16 November 1816 in Union Twp., Adams Co., PA. He married Louisa Long daughter of Phillip Long and Margaret Bowers. Daniel Martin Gobrecht died on 9 May 1867.

He was buried in May 1867 in Christ United Church of Christ Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA.

Occupation: Carding and Fulling in 1850 in Union Twp., Adams Co., PA.¹

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Citations

[S1776] Union Twp., p.269B, Dwelling 62, Family 63, 1850 Federal Census, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 743.

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Catherine Finkbohn

F, #8116, b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865

Parents

Father	John Finkbohner
Mother	Sarah Brucker

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Family: Samuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1851)

Daughter	Salome Elizabeth Kitzmiller+ (b. 13 March 1818, d. 24 July 1842)
Daughter	Elizabeth Kitzmiller+ (b. 20 August 1824, d. 5 January 1901)
Daughter	Mary Catherine Kitzmiller+ (b. 31 August 1825, d. 23 August 1911)
Son	Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller+ (b. 29 March 1827, d. 31 August 1914)
Daughter	Christina Ann Kitzmiller+ (b. 5 March 1829, d. 13 June 1904)
Daughter	Caroline Honora Kitzmiller+ (b. 20 March 1834, d. June 1908)
Son	Abdiel Kitzmiller (b. 27 September 1837, d. 21 January 1864)
Son	Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller (b. 20 December 1841, d. after June 1900)

Biography

Catherine Finkbohn was born on 8 June 1799 in Maryland per headstone.¹ She married Samuel Kitzmiller son of John Kitzmiller and Anna Elizabeth DeWald, on 6 June 1817 in Frederick Co., MD. Catherine Finkbohn died on 22 June 1865 in Carroll Co. (probably), MD,

-- headstone inscription, per Newland DeVault:

In Memory of

Mrs. CATHARINE KITZMILLER

"My heavenly father called me home,

I can no longer stay with you.

Farewell my friends adieu adieu,

From earth to Heaven I go."

She was buried in June 1865 in Bethany Cemetery, Cover's Corner, Carroll Co., MD,

Headstone inscription:

My heavenly father called me home,

I can no longer stay with you.

Farewell my friends adieu adieu,

From earth to Heaven I go.

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Citations

[S1945] District 9, p.371B, Dwelling 216, Family 218, 1850 Federal Census, Carroll County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 289.

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Elizabeth Kitzmiller

F, #8117, b. 20 August 1824, d. 5 January 1901

Parents

Father	Samuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1851)
Mother	Catherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)

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Family: Samuel Fitz (b. 16 May 1808, d. 26 July 1877)

Son	Frederick Fitz (b. 25 March 1845, d. 18 March 1877)
Son	John Fitz+ (b. 15 April 1847, d. 12 April 1914)
Son	Samuel Fitz (b. 3 November 1849, d. 26 September 1866)
Daughter	Sarah Elizabeth Fitz+ (b. 18 April 1852, d. 20 December 1880)
Son	David Fitz (b. 7 November 1855, d. 17 May 1890)
Son	Henry Harrison Fitz+ (b. 9 March 1860, d. 17 April 1919)
Son	Adam Fitz (b. 10 May 1864, d. 9 September 1891)

Biography

Elizabeth Kitzmiller was born on 20 August 1824 in Littlestown, Adams Co., PA.^1,2 She married Samuel Fitz son of John Fitz and Catherine Roth, on 13 March 1843 in Carroll Co., MD. Elizabeth Kitzmiller died on 5 January 1901 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV,

Deaths - Elizabeth "Eliza" (Kitzmiller) Fitz, Shepherdstown Register, Shepherdstown, West Virginia; Thursday, 10 Jan 1901; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Eliza K. Fitz, widow of the late Samuel Fitz, died last Saturday in Martinsburg, aged 76 years. She had been paralyzed of Friday.

She was buried in January 1901 in Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV, Findagrave #81146596.

Elizabeth Kitzmiller was also known as "Eliza" Kitzmiller. She lived on 7 October 1850 in Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA.¹ She left a will. She lived on 8 June 1880 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.²

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Citations

[S2352] Heidelberg Twp., p.346B, Dwelling 181, Family 181, 1850 Federal Census, York County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 839.
[S3416] Martinsburg, Dist. 010, p.173C, Dwelling 264, Family 271, 1880 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1400; FHL #1255400.

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Ann Caroline Franklin

F, #8118, b. 1 August 1831, d. 15 September 1906

Parents

Father	Rezin Franklin (b. 24 January 1799, d. 24 February 1861)
Mother	Emeretta Porter (b. 24 March 1803, d. 31 December 1891)

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Family: Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller (b. 29 March 1827, d. 31 August 1914)

Daughter	Laura Virginia Kitzmiller+ (b. 1 December 1852, d. 1 October 1927)
Son	Samuel Thomas Kitzmiller+ (b. 15 November 1854, d. 17 April 1927)
Son	Resin Franklin Lee Kitzmiller+ (b. 14 July 1862, d. 28 February 1945)

Biography

Ann Caroline Franklin was born on 1 August 1831 in Carroll Co., MD.¹ She married Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller son of Samuel Kitzmiller and Catherine Finkbohn, on 16 December 1851 in Carroll Co., MD. Ann Caroline Franklin died on 15 September 1906 in Maryland.

She was buried in September 1906 in Bethany aka Cover's Corner Cemetery, Taylorsville, Carroll Co., MD,

Findagrave #71137100

Headstone inscription:

ANN C.

wife of

HIRAM

KITZMILLER

Born

Aug. 1, 1831

Died

Sept. 15 1906

Aged 75 yrs.

1 mo. & 14 days

Alas she has left us

her spirit has fled.

Her body now slum-

bers along with

the dead.

Ann Caroline Franklin lived on 19 July 1870 in Carroll Co., MD.²

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Citations

[S1945] District 9, p.362A, Dwelling 65, Family 65, 1850 Federal Census, Carroll County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 289.
[S1944] District 9, pp.609A-B, Dwelling 359, Family 354, 1870 Federal Census, Carroll County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 582; FHL #552081.

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Louisa DeWald

F, #8119, b. 6 August 1798, d. 17 June 1883

Parents

Father	Philip DeWald (b. 6 November 1764, d. 8 February 1844)
Mother	Catharine Lang (b. 25 July 1767, d. 6 September 1844)

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Family: John Kitzmiller (b. 5 December 1801, d. 4 August 1894)

Daughter	Elizabeth Kitzmiller+ (b. 1 September 1826, d. 1 March 1913)
Son	Daniel James Kitzmiller (b. 21 January 1829)
Daughter	Mary Ann Kitzmiller (b. 7 August 1832, d. 26 March 1907)
Daughter	Catherine Kitzmiller+ (b. 7 February 1837, d. 14 August 1916)

Biography

Louisa DeWald was born on 6 August 1798 in Germany Twp., Adams (formerly York Co.), PA. She married John Kitzmiller son of Martin Kitzmiller and Mary Elizabeth DeWald, on 8 August 1824 in Washington Co., TN,

Jacob Ellis, J.P. performed the marriage ceremony

John's father, Martin Kitzmiller, sent John on a business trip to Pennsylvania. On his way to or from Pennsylvania, John met his cousin, Louise DeWald. This meeting eventually resulted in a marriage in Tennessee.

Story told to Newland DeVault by Frederick Russell DeVault.

Louisa DeWald died on 17 June 1883 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., TN.

She was buried in June 1883 in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., TN.

Note:

Preserved many of the family records that now exist, working with Dr. E. O. Guerrant of KY.

Louise (DeWald) Kitzmiller stands out as one of the most remarkable characters in the DeVault/Kitzmiller family. Her intense pride and loyalty to her family, both the Kitzmillers and DeVaults; her sayings and remarks, that have been handed down through several generations, are cause to remember her with pride.

Louise did more than anyone else to preserve the old records of the family. In the summer of 1875 Dr. E.O. Guerrant, who had married Mary Davault, daughter of Louise's cousin, John Davault, came by to visit Louise. She related the genealogy of the family to him. It included a list of the children of Henry Dewald, whom they married and all their grandchildren and whom they married. It also included a few dates and other data about Henry Dewald, such as the cost of the family's trip to America. All of this information was told from memory. Dr. Guerrant made several copies of the genealogy. One was given to his brother-in-law, John Baker DeVault. Another copy was given to Louise's brother, Daniel DeWald. These two copies were kept up-to-date. The one given to Daniel DeWald was best preserved and maintained.

Frederick Russell DeVault, who knew her well, he being 28 years old when she died, said she had the gift of "counting kin." He also said that she was charming, witty and proud of both families the DeVaults and the Kitzmillers.

Louise was the catylist that caused the changing the spelling of the family name from Davault to DeVault by insisting that the nationality of her grandfather, Henry Dewald, was French and not German. There is much evidence to suggest that she was wrong in her assertion, but today, many still believe that Henry was from France and not Germany.

Louisa DeWald lived in Spring House (Stone House), DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., TN.

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Mary Ann DeWald

F, #8120, b. 31 October 1825, d. 16 September 1889

Parents

Father	Daniel DeWald (b. 30 July 1800, d. 21 January 1886)
Mother	Mary M. Miller (b. 16 June 1799, d. 6 January 1859)

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Biography

Mary Ann DeWald was born on 31 October 1825 in Washington Co., TN. She died on 16 September 1889.

She was buried in September 1889 in Mt. Bethel Christian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., TN.

Note: Did not marry.

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Mary Jane DeVault

F, #8121, b. 9 April 1840, d. 14 February 1897

Parents

Father	John DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 1 August 1851)
Mother	Elizabeth Kitzmiller (b. 24 September 1810, d. 8 October 1890)

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Family: Henry Kitzmiller Hodges (b. 22 September 1830, d. 17 April 1909)

Daughter	Manassas Victoria Hodges+ (b. 23 November 1861, d. 27 November 1923)
Daughter	Lola Mary Hodges+ (b. 27 August 1867, d. 4 February 1909)
Daughter	Roxie Ann Hodges+ (b. 16 April 1869, d. 24 July 1964)
Daughter	Pearl Hodges (b. 9 February 1873, d. 2 December 1950)
Daughter	Elizabeth Hodges+ (b. 5 October 1877, d. 25 August 1964)
Son	James D. Hodges (b. 14 October 1879, d. 27 October 1904)

Biography

Mary Jane DeVault was born on 9 April 1840 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN. She married Henry Kitzmiller Hodges son of James H. "Jimmie" Hodges and Mary Kitzmiller, on 26 September 1860.¹ Mary Jane DeVault died on 14 February 1897 in Washington Co., TN.²

She was buried in February 1897 in Allison-Boring-Hodges Cemetery; Old Crump Farm, Washington Co., TN.

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Citations

[S467] Subdivision 4, p.139B, Dwelling 502, Family 525, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.
[S28] Charles M. Bennett, Washington County Cemetery Records., 88.

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Elizabeth DeVault

F, #8122, b. April 1851

Parents

Father	John DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 1 August 1851)
Mother	Elizabeth Kitzmiller (b. 24 September 1810, d. 8 October 1890)

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Biography

Elizabeth DeVault was born in April 1851 in Sullivan Co. (probably), TN, on the 1880 census, she is listed as only 26.^1,2 She married Henry Kitzmiller Hodges son of James H. "Jimmie" Hodges and Mary Kitzmiller.

Elizabeth DeVault was also known as "Lizzie" DeVault.²

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Citations

[S464] District 11, Dist. 034 p.546C, Dwelling 265, Family 266, 1880 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA T9, Roll 1284; FHL #1255284.
[S465] Civil Dist. 11, Enumeration Dist. 152, sheet 7B, Dwelling 127, Family 127, 1900 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1603; FHL #1241603.

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Martin Van Buren DeVault

M, #8123, b. 27 November 1842, d. 3 May 1922

Parents

Father	John DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 1 August 1851)
Mother	Elizabeth Kitzmiller (b. 24 September 1810, d. 8 October 1890)

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Family: Annis Sevier Roller (b. 25 September 1846, d. 17 February 1928)

Son	Rev. Samuel Pierce DeVault+ (b. 31 October 1872, d. 20 February 1958)
Son	Walter David DeVault+ (b. 26 May 1874, d. 26 December 1952)

Biography

Martin Van Buren DeVault was born on 27 November 1842 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.^1,2 He married Annis Sevier Roller daughter of Martin Luther Roller and Elizabeth Pearce, on 11 January 1872. Martin Van Buren DeVault died on 3 May 1922 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN.

He was buried in May 1922 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN.

Martin Van Buren DeVault began military service 29th Tennessee Infantry, CSA. He lived in 1900 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., TN.²

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Citations

[S464] District 11, Dist. 034 p.546C, Dwelling 265, Family 267, 1880 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA T9, Roll 1284; FHL #1255284.
[S465] Civil Dist. 11, Enumeration Dist. 152, sheet 7B, Dwelling 128, Family 128, 1900 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1603; FHL #1241603.

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Valentine DeVault

M, #8124, b. 16 March 1835, d. 2 October 1892

Parents

Father	John DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 1 August 1851)
Mother	Elizabeth Kitzmiller (b. 24 September 1810, d. 8 October 1890)

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Family: Florence Allison (b. 15 November 1844, d. 19 June 1897)

Daughter	Glenna DeVault+ (b. 11 April 1867, d. 17 September 1912)
Daughter	Hattie Almeda DeVault+ (b. 6 November 1869, d. 10 November 1947)
Daughter	Susan DeVault
Daughter	Beulah J. DeVault+ (b. 2 May 1872)
Daughter	Nellie K. DeVault (b. 27 January 1874, d. 8 February 1898)
Daughter	Callie P. DeVault+ (b. 22 December 1876, d. 13 March 1939)
Son	Bynum DeVault (b. 4 January 1879, d. 9 April 1904)
Daughter	Katie E. DeVault (b. 6 September 1880, d. 28 November 1881)

Biography

Valentine DeVault was born on 16 March 1835 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He married Florence Allison daughter of John Allison and Susannah Hodges, on 4 January 1866. Valentine DeVault died on 2 October 1892 in Washington Co., TN.

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Citations

[S2773] District 11, p.287A, Dwelling 102, Family 102, 1870 Federal Census, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1565; FHL #553064.

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Rev. James Miller, D.D.

M, #8125, b. 27 March 1798, d. 19 February 1874

Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth DeVault (b. 10 December 1805, d. 14 February 1877)

Son	James Valentine Miller (b. 26 July 1828, d. 29 October 1843)
Son	Osborn S. Miller (b. 9 March 1830, d. 10 April 1845)
Son	Oliver P. Miller (b. about 1845, d. 1861)

Biography

Rev. James Miller, D.D., was born on 27 March 1798 in Maine. He married Elizabeth DeVault daughter of Valentine "Felty" DeWald and Susannah "Susan" Range, on 24 March 1827 in Washington Co., TN. Rev. James Miller, D.D., died on 19 February 1874 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

James Miller
1798—1874
By Mary Hardin (Mrs. L. W.) McCown

Born in the state of Maine, James Miller was ordained to the gospel ministry in Kentucky by Barton W. Stone. He came into Tennessee in the early part of the nineteenth century and bought land on Boone's Creek, and there married a native daughter, Elizabeth Devault.

He was at first identified with the Sinking Creek Baptist Church from which church he applied for a letter of dismissal on Saturday, April 16, 1825. This was granted. As we find a Carter County marriage license returned by him in 1826 and signed as Minister of the Gospel we may conclude that this must place an approximate date on the great revival conducted by him on Boone's Creek. There were a great many converts during this meeting, many coming from the old Buffalo Ridge and Sinking Creek Baptist churches, both being near by. The Brick Church on Boone's Creek was the outcome of that meeting and thereby is the mother of our upper East Tennessee Christian churches, being antedated in Tennessee only by the Post Oak Springs church in Roan County, which dates from 1812.

The obituary of James Miller by S. H. Millard states he was ordained by Barton W. Stone. There was some discussion by the Baptists of Tennessee about his baptism being acceptable to them.

James Miller also helped to organize Buffalo Creek Christian Church, together with James Ireland Tipton. The earliest extant record of Buffalo Creek (now Milligan College) is an old Treasurer's book kept by Michael Hyder, Jr., dating 1835. But Buffalo is mentioned in 1834 in the Boone's Creek records, and in 1832 in the obituary of John Wright, who was ordained to preach then by Elders James Miller and David Duncan at Buffalo Creek Church.

James Miller and his wife moved to Johnson City after the Civil War, owning property in the center of what is now Main Street, and near a lovely spring. When the First Christian Church was organized in 1871, Brother Miller and wife were among the first members. Before his death on February 19, 1874, he had donated land to be used after his death as the site for a church. This little church was erected with John Wright (who died in 1875 before its completion), Jordan C. Hardin. Henry H. Crouch, and Wm. C. Maupin as the Building Committee. Edmund C. Bayless was the contractor. The church was finished and dedicated in the late fall of 1879 by Dexter Snow of Virginia, Brother. Wm. C. Maupin being the first pastor.

Col. E. C. Reeves, a nephew of Mrs. Miller, describes James Miller thus— "The Rev. James Miller was a ripe scholar, a fluent speaker, and withal a real logician.

He conducted a remarkable religious revival on Boone's Creek in this county, which for its scope and sweep, was a wonder in that day and time, for in the community nearly every soul was gathered into the Christian church, and through the generations following the present, the Christian church dominates all others in that community. The Brick Church was the outgrowth of that meeting— and from it have gone out men and influences which have proved the primal human causes of the development of the Christian church into the commanding position it occupies today.

James Miller was no ordinary man. He dug deep and laid foundations solid and lasting. In those days of strenuousness between the various Protestant churches when public debates were in vogue, he proved himself a debater without a superior, indeed a peer, in this region. He was old in his advocacy of religious principles, and an intrepid defender of the same, yet his spirit was as sweet as summer. Verily he was great in goodness, and good in greatness. His church which he so much fashioned and forged into prominence in this section of the country, is under lasting obligation to ever revere his memory. His sleeping dust is entombed in the Devault Cemetery on the banks of the Watauga river, marked by a stone of meager cost. "His works do follow him."

West, J. W. Sketches of Our Mountain Pioneers.

He was buried in February 1874 in DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #132278179.

Rev. James Miller, D.D., received a degree. Occupation: Gospel preacher, Church of Christ.

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William Pouder Reeves

M, #8126, b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885

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Father	Edward Prothero Reeves, II (b. 7 August 1777, d. 6 May 1841)
Mother	Mary Miller (b. 1778, d. 23 January 1807)

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Family: Mary Catherine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)

Daughter	Adelaide E. Reeves (b. 1832, d. 20 November 1833)
Daughter	Julia Leslie Reeves (b. 9 August 1833, d. 29 August 1878)
Daughter	Susan Day Reeves+ (b. 18 August 1836, d. 9 July 1918)
Son	Dr. Rufus Hannibal Reeves+ (b. 6 February 1840, d. 10 August 1930)
Son	Isaac Edward Reeves+ (b. about 1842, d. 21 January 1899)
Daughter	Elizabeth Reeves+ (b. 13 May 1844, d. 21 February 1921)
Daughter	Mary E. Reeves (b. about 1848)
Son	William W. R. Reeves+ (b. about 1852)

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William Pouder Reeves was born on 15 December 1803 in Sullivan Co., TN. He married Mary Catherine "Polly" DeVault daughter of Valentine "Felty" DeWald and Susannah "Susan" Range, on 11 August 1831 in Washington Co., TN.¹ William Pouder Reeves died on 20 August 1885 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.

He was buried in August 1885 in Jonesborough City Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61139297.

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[S97] Washington County, Tennessee Marriages..

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Julia Leslie Reeves

F, #8127, b. 9 August 1833, d. 29 August 1878

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Father	William Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Mother	Mary Catherine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)

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Julia Leslie Reeves was born on 9 August 1833 in Washington Co., TN.^1,2 She married Rev. David Rice McAnally, D.D., on 31 October 1871 in St. Louis, MO. She died on 29 August 1878 in St. Louis, MO.

She was buried in September 1878 in Old Jonesborough Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61139291.

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[S467] Subdivision 4, p.137B, Dwelling 480, Family 503, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.
[S463] District 10, p.279A, Dwelling 104, Family 104, 1870 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1568; FHL #553067.

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Susan Day Reeves

F, #8128, b. 18 August 1836, d. 9 July 1918

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Father	William Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Mother	Mary Catherine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)

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Family: Dr. Leonidas Franklin "Leon" Sensabaugh, M.D. (b. 16 July 1836, d. 27 May 1869)

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Mary Leon Sensabaugh (b. 19 August 1869, d. 7 November 1902)

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Susan Day Reeves was born on 18 August 1836 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.^1,2 She married Dr. Leonidas Franklin "Leon" Sensabaugh, M.D., son of Rev. Joseph Rogers Sensabaugh and Caroline Elizabeth Wells, on 10 October 1867 in Washington Co., TN. Susan Day Reeves died on 9 July 1918 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

She was buried in July 1918 in Jonesborough City Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61139324.

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[S467] Subdivision 4, p.137B, Dwelling 480, Family 503, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.
[S463] District 10, p.279A, Dwelling 104, Family 104, 1870 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1568; FHL #553067.

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Dr. Rufus Hannibal Reeves

M, #8129, b. 6 February 1840, d. 10 August 1930

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Father	William Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Mother	Mary Catherine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)

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Family: Georgia Temperance Broyles (b. 26 March 1849, d. 12 December 1928)

Daughter	Mabel Reeves+ (b. 17 August 1873, d. 8 October 1965)
Daughter	Barbara Reeves (b. 10 September 1877, d. 12 February 1932)
Daughter	Bessie Reeves (b. 10 September 1877, d. 18 September 1978)
Daughter	Ethel Reeves (b. 3 July 1881, d. 3 February 1971)
Daughter	Georgia Reeves (b. July 1884, d. 26 April 1904)

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Dr. Rufus Hannibal Reeves was born on 6 February 1840 in Washington Co., TN.^1,2 He married Georgia Temperance Broyles daughter of Dr. James Franklin Broyles and Temperance Wasdon Broyles, on 28 October 1872 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN. Dr. Rufus Hannibal Reeves died on 10 August 1930 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC,

Obituary – Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville, North Carolina; Wednesday, 13 AUG 1930, page 9 (Newspapers.com):

DR. R.H. REEVES IS LAID TO REST

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Thin Line Of Comrades Follow Casket To The Grave

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A line of men clad in uniforms of Confederate gray and with snowy hair, followed the bier of their fallen commander, Dr. R. H. Reeves, to his last resting place in Riverside cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Evening shadows were creeping in from the west and the cemetery on the river side was hushed into peaceful stillness, as the veteran commander went into eternal bivouac near other soldiers of the South who had preceded him to sleep.

The casket, draped in the stars and bars of the Confederacy, was borne to and from Central Methodist church, and from the hearse to the grave, by Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Confederate veterans of Buncombe county composed a guard of honor. The two chapters of the U.D.C. and the Asheville Southern Memorial association met at the church in a body with the veterans. Flowers were in charge of the two chapters.

Dr. H. B. Trimble, pastor of Central Methodist church, who was recalled from a visit to Washington, officiated, with the Rev. George Floyd Rogers, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, assisting. The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rogers.

Dr. Reeves, who was 90 years old and Commander of Zeb Vance Camp of Confederate Veterans, died at his home on Spruce street Sunday night. He had been in declining health for several months and ten days ago suffered a stroke of paralysis.

He is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Frederick Rutledge, Asheville; and the Misses Bonnie, Bessie and Ethel Reeves, of 35 Spruce street; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren.

He was buried in August 1930 in Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Findagrave #36649302.

Occupation: Dentist, Dental Surgeon. Dr. Rufus Hannibal Reeves began military service Civil War service, C.S.A., Co. G, 29th Tennessee Infantry. Wounded at the Battle of Murfreesboro 31 DEC 1862, and probably never returned to duty. He lived on 12 June 1880 in Greene Co., TN.² He lived from 1900 to 1930 in 35 South Spruce Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.³

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[S467] Subdivision 4, p.137B, Dwelling 480, Family 503, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.
[S1688] District 13, Dist. 053, p.186D, Dwelling 139, Family 139, 1880 Federal Census, Greene County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1258; FHL #1255258.
[S4566] Asheville, Dist. 0135, sheet 10A, line 40, 1900 Federal Census, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 1184-5; FHL #1241184-5.

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Isaac Edward Reeves

M, #8130, b. about 1842, d. 21 January 1899

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Father	William Pouder Reeves (b. 15 December 1803, d. 20 August 1885)
Mother	Mary Catherine "Polly" DeVault (b. 7 February 1808, d. 12 November 1894)

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Family: Mary Malinda Dosser (b. 6 October 1849, d. 12 September 1931)

Daughter	Caroline L. Reeves+ (b. February 1872, d. 31 January 1901)
Daughter	Elizabeth Wiley Reeves+ (b. 25 January 1874, d. 2 July 1957)
Son	William Prentiss Reeves+ (b. 19 April 1876, d. 8 December 1942)
Daughter	Kathleen Reeves+ (b. 11 August 1878, d. 4 October 1960)
Daughter	Anna Claire Reeves (b. 23 April 1881, d. December 1975)
Daughter	Frances Nell Reeves+ (b. 30 May 1883, d. 14 May 1975)
Daughter	Mary Lois Reeves (b. March 1886)

Biography

Isaac Edward Reeves was born about 1842 in Washington Co., TN.¹ He married Mary Malinda Dosser daughter of James Harrison Dosser and Caroline Temperance Wilhoit, in 1871. Isaac Edward Reeves died on 21 January 1899 in Ashville, Buncombe Co., NC.

He was buried in January 1899 in Jonesborough City Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61139290.

Occupation: Attorney in Jonesboro and Knoxville.

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[S467] Subdivision 4, p.137B, Dwelling 480, Family 503, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

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