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Stella Sonner1

F, #104911, b. August 1896

Parents

FatherHugh Macher Sonner (b. October 1864, d. 18 April 1951)
MotherEliza Isabelle Burner (b. May 1869, d. 1938)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Stella Sonner was born in August 1896 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1
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Citations

  1. [S291] Davis Twp., Strasburg, Dist. 0073, sheet 15A, Dwelling 246, Family 255, 1900 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1728; FHL #1241728.

Adeline Sonner1

F, #104912, b. 29 April 1897, d. March 1973

Parents

FatherHugh Macher Sonner (b. October 1864, d. 18 April 1951)
MotherEliza Isabelle Burner (b. May 1869, d. 1938)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Adeline Sonner was born on 29 April 1897 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She died in March 1973 in Shenandoah Co., VA, Dates per SSDI, last residence Strasburg.

Adeline Sonner was also known as "Addie" Sonner.2

Note: Did not marry.
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Citations

  1. [S291] Davis Twp., Strasburg, Dist. 0073, sheet 15A, Dwelling 246, Family 255, 1900 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1728; FHL #1241728.
  2. [S412] Davis Twp., Strasburg, Dist. 198, sheet 2A, Dwelling 31, Family 36, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Virginia Thelma Sonner1

F, #104913, b. 5 December 1899, d. 12 July 1987

Parents

FatherHugh Macher Sonner (b. October 1864, d. 18 April 1951)
MotherEliza Isabelle Burner (b. May 1869, d. 1938)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Virginia Thelma Sonner was born on 5 December 1899 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She married Philip M. Ransom, son of John Clinton Ransom and Martha C. Price Snow, no children. Virginia Thelma Sonner died on 12 July 1987 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA.

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Citations

  1. [S291] Davis Twp., Strasburg, Dist. 0073, sheet 15A, Dwelling 246, Family 255, 1900 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1728; FHL #1241728.

John Grafton Burner1

M, #104914, b. 10 March 1842, d. 9 January 1931
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Margaret Kiplinger (b. 27 May 1841, d. 15 April 1918)

DaughterEliza Isabelle Burner+ (b. May 1869, d. 1938)

Biography

John Grafton Burner was born on 10 March 1842 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He married Anna Margaret Kiplinger on 23 October 1863. He died on 9 January 1931 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

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Citations

  1. [S289] Davis Twp., Dist. 083, p.337D, Dwelling 190, Family 196, 1880 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1390, FHL #1255390.

Anna Margaret Kiplinger1

F, #104915, b. 27 May 1841, d. 15 April 1918
Pedigree Link

Family: John Grafton Burner (b. 10 March 1842, d. 9 January 1931)

DaughterEliza Isabelle Burner+ (b. May 1869, d. 1938)

Biography

Anna Margaret Kiplinger was born on 27 May 1841 in Pennsylvania.1 She married John Grafton Burner on 23 October 1863. She died on 15 April 1918 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

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Citations

  1. [S289] Davis Twp., Dist. 083, p.337D, Dwelling 190, Family 196, 1880 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1390, FHL #1255390.

Hazel L. Sonner1

F, #104916, b. about 1901

Parents

FatherHugh Macher Sonner (b. October 1864, d. 18 April 1951)
MotherEliza Isabelle Burner (b. May 1869, d. 1938)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Hazel L. Sonner was born about 1901 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1
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Citations

  1. [S412] Davis Twp., Strasburg, Dist. 198, sheet 2A, Dwelling 31, Family 36, 1920 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, Roll 1908, Book 2.

Maymil Marie Maphis1

F, #104917, b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956

Parents

FatherBenjamin Franklin Maphis (b. 17 January 1855, d. 1 December 1928)
MotherClara Virginia Spiker (b. 3 February 1859, d. 9 September 1916)
Pedigree Link

Family: Fred Brown Sonner (b. 28 October 1883, d. 2 April 1970)

SonJames Machir Sonner (b. 30 January 1920, d. 26 April 1924)
SonRichard Franklin Sonner+ (b. 15 March 1923, d. 8 October 2007)
SonFred Brown Sonner, Jr. (b. 26 June 1924, d. 13 October 1944)
DaughterRebecca Ann Sonner+ (b. 18 May 1926, d. 11 July 1970)

Biography

Maymil Marie Maphis was born on 7 March 1893 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She married Fred Brown Sonner, son of James A. Sonner and Elizabeth Macher, on 19 April 1917 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. Maymil Marie Maphis died on 23 December 1956 in Shenandoah Co., VA.

She was buried in December 1956 in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #24804702.
Maymil Marie Maphis was also known as "Maymie" Maphis.
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Citations

  1. [S291] Stonewall Magisterial District, Dist. 0082, sheet 12B, Dwelling 243, Family 243, 1900 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1728; FHL #1241728.

Benjamin Franklin Maphis1

M, #104918, b. 17 January 1855, d. 1 December 1928
Pedigree Link

Family: Clara Virginia Spiker (b. 3 February 1859, d. 9 September 1916)

DaughterMaymil Marie Maphis+ (b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956)

Biography

Benjamin Franklin Maphis was born on 17 January 1855 in Virginia.1 He married Clara Virginia Spiker on 15 May 1879 in Shenandoah Co., VA. He died on 1 December 1928 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

He was buried in December 1928 in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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Citations

  1. [S291] Stonewall Magisterial District, Dist. 0082, sheet 12B, Dwelling 243, Family 243, 1900 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1728; FHL #1241728.

Clara Virginia Spiker1

F, #104919, b. 3 February 1859, d. 9 September 1916
Pedigree Link

Family: Benjamin Franklin Maphis (b. 17 January 1855, d. 1 December 1928)

DaughterMaymil Marie Maphis+ (b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956)

Biography

Clara Virginia Spiker was born on 3 February 1859 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She married Benjamin Franklin Maphis on 15 May 1879 in Shenandoah Co., VA. She died on 9 September 1916 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

She was buried in September 1916 in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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Citations

  1. [S291] Stonewall Magisterial District, Dist. 0082, sheet 12B, Dwelling 243, Family 243, 1900 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 1728; FHL #1241728.

James Machir Sonner

M, #104920, b. 30 January 1920, d. 26 April 1924

Parents

FatherFred Brown Sonner (b. 28 October 1883, d. 2 April 1970)
MotherMaymil Marie Maphis (b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956)
Pedigree Link

Biography

James Machir Sonner was born on 30 January 1920 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. He died on 26 April 1924 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

He was buried in April 1924 in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #142882574.
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Richard Franklin Sonner1

M, #104921, b. 15 March 1923, d. 8 October 2007

Parents

FatherFred Brown Sonner (b. 28 October 1883, d. 2 April 1970)
MotherMaymil Marie Maphis (b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Lybrook (b. 12 September 1914, d. 31 July 2012)

DaughterDiane Sonner (b. 5 December 1950, d. 1 February 2017)

Biography

Richard Franklin Sonner was born on 15 March 1923 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He married Mary Lybrook. He died on 8 October 2007 in Martinsville, Henry Co., VA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Richard F. Sonner

Richard Franklin Sonner, 84, of 250 Kings Way Road, Apartment 421, Martinsville, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Strasburg on March 15, 1923, to Fred Brown Sonner and Mamie Maphis Sonner.

He served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II, received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Virginia in 1950, and retired from the accounting department at DuPont after 35 years of service.

Sonner was an active member of Broad Street Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Mary Lybrook Sonner of the home; a daughter, Diane Eberly of Richmond; a son, Richard Franklin Sonner Jr. of Greensboro, N.C.; and one granddaughter.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Broad Street Christian Church with Dr. James A. Dickerson and the Rev. Bob Button officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until time for the service Thursday and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Broad Street Christian Church, 106 Broad St., Martinsville, Va. 24112, or to King's Grant Fellowship Fund, 350 Kings Way Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112.



He was buried in October 2007 in Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Findagrave #92577176.
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Citations

  1. [S2966] Strasburg, Dist. 0005, sheet 10B, Dwelling 223, Family 239, 1930 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2460; FHL #2342194.

Fred Brown Sonner, Jr.1

M, #104922, b. 26 June 1924, d. 13 October 1944

Parents

FatherFred Brown Sonner (b. 28 October 1883, d. 2 April 1970)
MotherMaymil Marie Maphis (b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Fred Brown Sonner, Jr., was born on 26 June 1924 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1 He died on 13 October 1944 in Sanford, Seminole Co., FL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Daily News Leader (Staunton, Virginia), 15 October 1944, Sunday. Page 1:

ENSIGN SONNER KILLED

Strasburg, Oct. 14--Ensign Fred Brown Sonner Jr., 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Sonner of Strasburg, was killed instantly yesterday in an airplane crash at the Naval Air Station at Sanford, Fla. No details of the accident were given.



He was buried in October 1944 in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #142883029.
Fred Brown Sonner, Jr., began military service U.S. Navy, Ensign.
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Citations

  1. [S2966] Strasburg, Dist. 0005, sheet 10B, Dwelling 223, Family 239, 1930 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2460; FHL #2342194.

Rebecca Ann Sonner1

F, #104923, b. 18 May 1926, d. 11 July 1970

Parents

FatherFred Brown Sonner (b. 28 October 1883, d. 2 April 1970)
MotherMaymil Marie Maphis (b. 7 March 1893, d. 23 December 1956)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Andrew Winn, Jr., (b. 13 October 1911, d. 31 March 1972)

DaughterKaren Lee Winn
DaughterDeborah Ann Winn (b. 12 February 1960, d. 26 July 1995)

Biography

Rebecca Ann Sonner was born on 18 May 1926 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.1 She married James Andrew Winn, Jr., on 17 December 1955 in Richmond, VA. She died on 11 July 1970.

She was buried in July 1970 in Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Brunswick Co., VA, Findagrave #24531463.
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Citations

  1. [S2966] Strasburg, Dist. 0005, sheet 10B, Dwelling 223, Family 239, 1930 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2460; FHL #2342194.

Mary E. Faulkner

F, #104924, b. about 1882

Parents

MotherSusan (b. about 1860, d. after January 1920)
Pedigree Link

Family: Calvin Lee Sonner (b. 7 February 1871, d. 21 November 1960)

DaughterHazel E. Sonner (b. 30 September 1902, d. 2 February 1934)

Biography

Mary E. Faulkner was born about 1882 in Virginia.1 She married Calvin Lee Sonner, son of James A. Sonner and Elizabeth Macher, on 11 December 1901 in Washington, District of Columbia. Mary E. Faulkner and Calvin Lee Sonner were divorced. She married Charles Powell before January 1920.1
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Citations

  1. [S3093] Alexandria Ward 4, Dist. 9, sheet 12A, Dwelling 212, Family 216, 1920 Federal Census, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1877.

Hazel E. Sonner1

F, #104925, b. 30 September 1902, d. 2 February 1934

Parents

FatherCalvin Lee Sonner (b. 7 February 1871, d. 21 November 1960)
MotherMary E. Faulkner (b. about 1882)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Hazel E. Sonner was born on 30 September 1902 in Alexandria, VA.1 She died on 2 February 1934 in Alexandria, VA.

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Citations

  1. [S3093] Alexandria Ward 4, Dist. 9, sheet 12A, Dwelling 212, Family 216, 1920 Federal Census, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1877.

Susan1

F, #104926, b. about 1860, d. after January 1920
Pedigree Link

Family:

DaughterMary E. Faulkner+ (b. about 1882)

Biography

Susan was born about 1860 in Virginia.1 She died after January 1920.

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Citations

  1. [S3093] Alexandria Ward 4, Dist. 9, sheet 12A, Dwelling 212, Family 216, 1920 Federal Census, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1877.

Charles Powell1

M, #104927, b. about 1893
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Powell was born about 1893 in Virginia.1 He married Mary E. Faulkner, daughter of Susan, before January 1920.1
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Citations

  1. [S3093] Alexandria Ward 4, Dist. 9, sheet 12A, Dwelling 212, Family 216, 1920 Federal Census, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1877.

George Shaffner1

M, #104929, b. 11 June 1818, d. 31 July 1886
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth DeHaas (b. 14 March 1827, d. 31 December 1905)

DaughterEliza Jane Shaffner+ (b. 20 December 1850, d. 24 February 1880)

Biography

George Shaffner was born on 11 June 1818 in Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth DeHaas about 1845.1 He died on 31 July 1886.

George Shaffner lived in June 1860 in New Market Twp., Highland Co., OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S584] New Market Twp., p.280, Dwelling 164, Family 164, 1850 Federal Census, Highland County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 694.

Elizabeth DeHaas1

F, #104930, b. 14 March 1827, d. 31 December 1905
Pedigree Link

Family: George Shaffner (b. 11 June 1818, d. 31 July 1886)

DaughterEliza Jane Shaffner+ (b. 20 December 1850, d. 24 February 1880)

Biography

Elizabeth DeHaas was born on 14 March 1827 in Highland Co., OH.1 She married George Shaffner about 1845.1 She died on 31 December 1905.

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Citations

  1. [S584] New Market Twp., p.280, Dwelling 164, Family 164, 1850 Federal Census, Highland County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 694.

Dr. J. W. Zenor1

M, #104931, b. about 1838
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Strong (b. about 1841)

SonWilliam Zenor (b. about 1866)

Biography

Dr. J. W. Zenor was born about 1838 in Indiana.1 He married Sarah Strong on 19 August 1860 in Harrison Co., IN.
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Citations

  1. [S239] New Middletown, Dist. 104, p.413B, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1880 Federal Census, Harrison County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 0283; FHL #1254283.

Sarah Strong1

F, #104932, b. about 1841
Pedigree Link

Family: Dr. J. W. Zenor (b. about 1838)

SonWilliam Zenor (b. about 1866)

Biography

Sarah Strong was born about 1841 in Indiana.1 She married Dr. J. W. Zenor on 19 August 1860 in Harrison Co., IN.
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Citations

  1. [S239] New Middletown, Dist. 104, p.413B, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1880 Federal Census, Harrison County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 0283; FHL #1254283.

George Allen Asher1

M, #104933, b. February 1858, d. 20 February 1913
Pedigree Link

Family: Nancy Ellen Orndorff (b. 27 June 1858, d. 13 December 1936)

DaughterElva Emmeline Asher+ (b. 31 May 1881, d. 29 November 1964)

Biography

George Allen Asher was born in February 1858 in Indiana.1 He married Nancy Ellen Orndorff on 1 February 1880 in Knox Co., IN. He died on 20 February 1913 in Rocky Ford, Otero Co., CO.

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Citations

  1. [S2422] Busseron Twp., Oaktown, Dist. 0041, sheet 7A, Dwelling 137, Family 141, 1900 Federal Census, Knox County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 381; FHL #1240381.

Nancy Ellen Orndorff1

F, #104934, b. 27 June 1858, d. 13 December 1936
Pedigree Link

Family: George Allen Asher (b. February 1858, d. 20 February 1913)

DaughterElva Emmeline Asher+ (b. 31 May 1881, d. 29 November 1964)

Biography

Nancy Ellen Orndorff was born on 27 June 1858 in Indiana.1 She married George Allen Asher on 1 February 1880 in Knox Co., IN. She died on 13 December 1936 in Oaktown, Knox Co., IN.

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Citations

  1. [S2422] Busseron Twp., Oaktown, Dist. 0041, sheet 7A, Dwelling 137, Family 141, 1900 Federal Census, Knox County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 381; FHL #1240381.

Lou Colton1

F, #104936, b. about 1886, d. after April 1940
Pedigree Link

Family: Clarence W. Leak (b. April 1887, d. before April 1940)

SonJohn E. Leak+ (b. about 1911)

Biography

Lou Colton was born about 1886 in Indiana.1 She married Clarence W. Leak on 24 November 1908 in Knox Co., IN. She died after April 1940.

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Citations

  1. [S3096] Busseron Twp., ED 42-2, sheet 10B, Household 220, 1940 Federal Census, Knox County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1060.

Clarence W. Leak

M, #104937, b. April 1887, d. before April 1940
Pedigree Link

Family: Lou Colton (b. about 1886, d. after April 1940)

SonJohn E. Leak+ (b. about 1911)

Biography

Clarence W. Leak was born in April 1887 in Knox Co. (probably), IN.1 He married Lou Colton on 24 November 1908 in Knox Co., IN. He died before April 1940.

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Citations

  1. [S2422] Busseron Twp., Dist. 0042, sheet 9B, line 60, 1900 Federal Census, Knox County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 381; FHL #1240381.

David Breeden1

M, #104939, b. 24 August 1863, d. 22 January 1950
Pedigree Link

Family: Louisa A. Cole (b. 31 March 1866, d. 5 January 1918)

SonLemuel Cole Breeden+ (b. 22 August 1899, d. 5 March 1951)

Biography

David Breeden was born on 24 August 1863 in Harrison Co., IN.1 He married Louisa A. Cole on 26 October 1884.1 He died on 22 January 1950 in White Co., IN.

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Citations

  1. [S446] Scott Twp., Dist. 0089, sheet 5A, Dwelling 84, Family 85, 1900 Federal Census, Harrison County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 375; FHL #1240375.

Louisa A. Cole1

F, #104940, b. 31 March 1866, d. 5 January 1918
Pedigree Link

Family: David Breeden (b. 24 August 1863, d. 22 January 1950)

SonLemuel Cole Breeden+ (b. 22 August 1899, d. 5 March 1951)

Biography

Louisa A. Cole was born on 31 March 1866 in Crawford Co., IN.1 She married David Breeden on 26 October 1884.1 She died on 5 January 1918 in Harrison Co., IN.

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Citations

  1. [S446] Scott Twp., Dist. 0089, sheet 5A, Dwelling 84, Family 85, 1900 Federal Census, Harrison County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Film 375; FHL #1240375.