Sylvia Ann Cookus1
F, #108091, b. 20 September 1913, d. 6 January 2003
Parents
Biography
Sylvia Ann Cookus was born on 20 September 1913 in Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.
1 She married
Melvin Mowrer Charles, son of
Franklin Lennert Charles and
Minnie Susan Mowrer, in 1950. Sylvia Ann Cookus died on 6 January 2003 in St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL,
Biography (per findagrave.com Memorial #11808982):
Regent - Maria Jefferson Chapter DAR
President - Ft. Caroline Huguenot Society
Regent - Timiquan Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists
President - Patriots Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812
President - Ancient City Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy
Senior President - Don Pedro Menedez Society, CAR
First Settlers of Albany
Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century
Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims
Dames of the Court of Honor.
She was buried in January 2003 in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S3420] Winchester Ward 1, Dist. 0048, sheet 2A, Dwelling 35, Family 38, 1920 Federal Census, Winchester (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll.
Melvin Mowrer Charles1
M, #108092, b. 11 July 1904, d. 12 February 1972
Parents
Biography
Melvin Mowrer Charles was born on 11 July 1904 in New Providence, Lancaster Co., PA.
1 He married
Sylvia Ann Cookus, daughter of
Henry Harrison Cookus and
Ione Josephine Shull, in 1950. Melvin Mowrer Charles died on 12 February 1972 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. He was buried in February 1972 in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S2849] Providence Twp., Dist. 0133, sheet 9A, Dwelling 190, Family 195, 1910 Federal Census, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1354; FHL #1375367.
Franklin Lennert Charles1
M, #108093, b. 30 January 1868, d. 18 August 1950
Biography
Franklin Lennert Charles was born on 30 January 1868 in Pequea, Lancaster Co., PA.
1 He married
Minnie Susan Mowrer about 1904.
2 He died on 18 August 1950 in Lancaster Co., PA,
Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #11808996):
M'VILLE R1 MAN DIES ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL
Frank Charles eighty-two, Millersville, R1 died at 7:30 pm Friday enroute to Lancaster General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He had been ill for six months.
He was born in Pequea Township, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lenhart Charles. He was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church. Until three years ago when he retired, hehad been employed as an operator by Pennsylvania Power and Light Company at Slackwater. He served 33 years with the company.
Surviving are his wife, Minnie S. Mowrer Charles; three children. Lottie I. wife of Amos S. Witmer, Quarryvfille; Mrs. Minnie M. Himmelsbauch, Millersville R1 and Melvin M. Washington, D.C., four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters, Mrs. Clara Krieder, Willow Street and Miss Cecelia Charles, Lancster, and three brothers, William, West Willow, Samuel, Nebraska, and John Harrisburg, also survive.
He was buried in August 1950 in Willow Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, Willow Street, Lancaster Co., PA.
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Citations
- [S2849] Providence Twp., Dist. 0133, sheet 9A, Dwelling 190, Family 195, 1910 Federal Census, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1354; FHL #1375367.
- [S2849] 1910 Federal Census, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1354; FHL #1375367.
Minnie Susan Mowrer1
F, #108094, b. 24 February 1881, d. 6 July 1977
Biography
Minnie Susan Mowrer was born on 24 February 1881 in New Providence, Lancaster Co., PA.
1 She married
Franklin Lennert Charles about 1904.
1 She died on 6 July 1977 in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA,
Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #11809013):
Mrs. Frank Charles Succumbs at 96
Mrs. Minnie Susan Chalres, 96, formerly of Manor Street, died Wednesday in Conestoga View. She was the widow of Frank L. Charles who died in 1950
She was a lieftime resident of the county and had been a resident of Conestoga View since 1975. She was a member of Clearfield United Methodist Church, Clearfield.
Born in Providence Township, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Elizabeth Wenger Mowrer
Surving are two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Witmer, Quarryville R4 and Mrs. Minnie Himelsbach, Lancaster; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Dull, Lancaster.
7 Jul 1977 Lancater Intelligencer.
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Citations
- [S2849] Providence Twp., Dist. 0133, sheet 9A, line 28, 1910 Federal Census, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1354; FHL #1375367.
Harrison Shull Cookus1
M, #108095, b. 25 June 1919, d. 5 September 2006
Parents
Biography
Harrison Shull Cookus was born on 25 June 1919 in Winchester, Frederick Co., VA.
1 He married
Rettabelle Kinnick, daughter of
George Butler Kinnick and
Winnie Belle Holmes. Harrison Shull Cookus died on 5 September 2006 in Boone, Watauga Co., NC. He was buried in September 2006 in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.
Harrison Shull Cookus began military service U.S. Army, WW II.
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Citations
- [S3420] Winchester Ward 1, Dist. 0048, sheet 2A, Dwelling 35, Family 38, 1920 Federal Census, Winchester (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll.
Rettabelle Kinnick
F, #108096, b. 14 March 1917, d. 7 May 2000
Parents
Biography
Rettabelle Kinnick was born on 14 March 1917 in Davie Precinct, Broward Co., FL.
1 She married
Harrison Shull Cookus, son of
Henry Harrison Cookus and
Ione Josephine Shull. Rettabelle Kinnick died on 7 May 2000 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL. She was buried in May 2000 in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S3421] Davie Precinct, Dist. 11, sheet 7A, line 44, 1920 Federal Census, Broward County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 215.
George Butler Kinnick1
M, #108097, b. 2 August 1878, d. 27 October 1972
Biography
George Butler Kinnick was born on 2 August 1878 in Adair Co., IA.
1 He married
Winnie Belle Holmes.
2 He died on 27 October 1972 in Broward Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S3421] Davie Precinct, Dist. 11, sheet 7A, line 41, 1920 Federal Census, Broward County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 215.
- [S3421] 1920 Federal Census, Broward County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 215.
Winnie Belle Holmes1
F, #108098, b. 4 August 1878, d. 10 November 1955
Biography
Winnie Belle Holmes was born on 4 August 1878 in Allamakee Co., IA.
1 She married
George Butler Kinnick.
1 She died on 10 November 1955 in Broward Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S3421] Davie Precinct, Dist. 11, sheet 7A, line 42, 1920 Federal Census, Broward County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 215.
Elva May Martin1
F, #108099, b. 17 January 1866, d. 1 June 1929
Parents
Biography
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Citations
- [S939] Arden Twp., p.134A, Dwelling 18, Family 18, 1970 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1684; FHL #553183.
John W. Martin1
M, #108100, b. May 1838, d. 6 November 1901
Biography
John W. Martin was born in May 1838 in Franklin Co., PA.
1 He married
Anna McKee.
1 He died on 6 November 1901 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV. He was buried in November 1901 in Norbourne Parish Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
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Citations
- [S939] Arden Twp., p.134A, Dwelling 18, Family 18, 1970 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1684; FHL #553183.
Anna McKee1
F, #108101, b. 1839, d. 18 March 1874
Biography
Anna McKee was born in 1839 in Pennsylvania.
1 She married
John W. Martin.
1 She died on 18 March 1874 in Berkeley Co., WV. She was buried in March 1974 in Norbourne Parish Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
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Citations
- [S939] Arden Twp., p.134A, Dwelling 18, Family 18, 1970 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1684; FHL #553183.
John Bernard Fetzer1
M, #108102, b. 30 January 1891, d. 16 August 1976
Parents
Biography
John Bernard Fetzer was born on 30 January 1891 in Baltimore, MD.
1 He died on 16 August 1976 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV,
Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #23726072):
John Bernard Fetzer, 85, of 347 Stephen Street, former superintendent of Martinsburg Water Works died Monday at Baker VA Center. He had been in failing health for several years.
Born in Balitmore, Md., Jan. 30, 1891, son of George H. and Elva Martin Fetzer., he served during World War I, later joining the Merchant Marine.
He was a member of Berkeley Post 14, American Legion, and Newton D. Baker Post 896 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was a member of Equality Lodge No. 44, A.F.&A.M.; Lebanon Chapter No. 2, Royal Arch Masons; was a 32nd degree Scotish Rite Mason and a member of Osiris Temple of the Shrine.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Evers (Mary) Hockenberry and Mrs. A.W. Miles, both of Martinsburg, and Miss Sophia Fetzer of Ashville, N.C.
Two Brothers, George O. and Charles A. Fetzer, preceded him in death.
Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Kogelschatz and Sons Funeral Home by the Rev. Howard L. Fulk, with interment in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from7 to 9 p.m.
The Martinsburg Journal, Tuesday, August 17. 1976.
He was buried in August 1976 in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
Note: Did not marry.
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Citations
- [S3422] Martinsburg Ward 1, Dist. 0015, sheet 21B, Dwelling 414, Family 447, 1900 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1755; FHL #1241755.
Sophia Pearl Fetzer1
F, #108103, b. 18 April 1894, d. 6 July 1979
Parents
Biography
Sophia Pearl Fetzer was born on 18 April 1894 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
1 She died on 6 July 1979 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.
Note: Did not marry.
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Citations
- [S3422] Martinsburg Ward 1, Dist. 0015, sheet 21B, Dwelling 414, Family 447, 1900 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1755; FHL #1241755.
Naomi May Fetzer1
F, #108104, b. 8 April 1898, d. 28 September 1982
Parents
Family: Albert Wilson Miles (b. 11 September 1892, d. 26 March 1955)
| Daughter | Elva Miles+ (b. 29 August 1924, d. 16 August 2001) |
| Daughter | Sarah A. Miles |
Biography
Naomi May Fetzer was born on 8 April 1898 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
1 She married
Albert Wilson Miles, son of
Frank C. Miles and
Lula M. Weiskettle. Naomi May Fetzer died on 28 September 1982 in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA,
Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #22953506):
Miles, Naomi F., 84, of 106 East Martin St. died in the Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA.
Born April 8, 1898, in Berkeley County,she was the daughter of George H.. and Elva Martin Fetzer.
She was a member of the Christ Reformed Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert W. Miles in 1955; three brothers, J. Bernard Fetzer, Charles A. and George O. Fetzer; and one sister Sophia P. Fetzer.
Surviving are: one daughter, Elva Hopkins, Atlanta, GA and one sister, Mary Hockenberry, Route 2, Martinsburg.
Services will be conducted Friday 2 p.m. at the Kogelschatz and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. H. Craig MacCreary officiating with burial in the Rosedale Funeral Home.
Friends will be received at the funeral home tonight 7-9.
The Martinsburg Journal, September 30, 1982.
She was buried in October 1982 in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
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Citations
- [S3422] Martinsburg Ward 1, Dist. 0015, sheet 21B, Dwelling 414, Family 447, 1900 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1755; FHL #1241755.
Albert Wilson Miles
M, #108105, b. 11 September 1892, d. 26 March 1955
Parents
Family: Naomi May Fetzer (b. 8 April 1898, d. 28 September 1982)
| Daughter | Elva Miles+ (b. 29 August 1924, d. 16 August 2001) |
| Daughter | Sarah A. Miles |
Biography
Albert Wilson Miles was born on 11 September 1892 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
1 He married
Naomi May Fetzer, daughter of
George Henry Fetzer and
Elva May Martin. Albert Wilson Miles died on 26 March 1955 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV. He was buried in 1955 in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
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Citations
- [S3422] Martinsburg Ward 1, Dist. 0015, sheet 16B, Dwelling 316, Family 335, 1900 Federal Census, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1755; FHL #1241755.
Elva Miles
F, #108106, b. 29 August 1924, d. 16 August 2001
Parents
Biography
Elva Miles was born on 29 August 1924 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV. She married
Bert D. Hopkins. She died on 16 August 2001 in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA,
Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #24914353):
Elva Miles Hopkins was the daughter of Albert and Naomi Fetzer Miles.
Mrs. Elva M. Hopkins, age 76 of Snellville, GA, died August 16, 2001. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bernard . (Skip) and Victoria Hopkins; grandson, Jonathan Leigh Hopkins; granddaughter, Kathryn Alyce Hopkins all of Roswell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 18, at 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Mike Foley and Rev. J. Fred Moore officiating. Interment, Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Explorers of Westminister, Seekers Sunday School Class and Elva's Salt Shaker Group will serve as honorary pallbearears.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 27, 2001.
She was buried in August 2001 in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.
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Bert D. Hopkins
M, #108107, b. 8 February 1914, d. 16 July 1992
Family: Elva Miles (b. 29 August 1924, d. 16 August 2001)
Biography
Bert D. Hopkins was born on 8 February 1914. He married
Elva Miles, daughter of
Albert Wilson Miles and
Naomi May Fetzer. Bert D. Hopkins died on 16 July 1992 in Gwinnett Co., GA. He was buried in July 1992 in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.
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Uneta Fern Carnes
F, #108113, b. 1 June 1900, d. 29 June 1949
Parents
| Daughter | Maxine K. Stouffer |
| Daughter | Barbara J. Stouffer |
| Son | Clarence A. Stouffer |
| Son | Keith Carnes Stouffer (b. 30 January 1928, d. 24 November 2004) |
| Daughter | Donna Marie Stouffer |
Biography
Uneta Fern Carnes was born on 1 June 1900 in Greenwood (probably), Cass Co., NE, The 1900 census page that lists the Thomas F. Carnes factory was not dated, however the previous page is dates 13 JUNE. On that census, Minnie Carnes listed four children born, all living, however only the first three are listed. It appears that Uneta was inadvertently omitted -- perhaps she was not yet named and thus no name was given to the enumerator and he failed to note the discrepance. DLB 2015. She married
Clarence Emerson Stouffer, son of
Albert Vinton Stouffer and
Nellie Jane Conrad, on 8 January 1917 in Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., WY,
Date and location per Blair Family Tree genealogy prepared by mblair940, online at ancestry.com. 1930 census info indicates a marriage date closer to 1919 (11 years prior). DLB 2015.
Uneta Fern Carnes died on 29 June 1949 in Boise, Ada Co., ID.
Uneta Fern Carnes lived on 4 April 1940 in 314 Spruce Street, Gordon, Sheridan Co., NE.
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Citations
- [S3424] Gordon, ED 81-8, sheet 4A, Household 67, 1940 Federal Census, Sheridan County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2265.
Minnie Mae Scott1
F, #108114, b. 7 November 1865, d. 24 November 1922
Biography
Minnie Mae Scott was born on 7 November 1865 in Page Co., IA.
1 She married
Thomas F. Carnes about 1884.
1 She died on 24 November 1922 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.
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Citations
- [S644] Greenwood, Dist. 0017, sheet 7A, Dwelling 123, Family 126, 1900 Federal Census, Cass County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 918; FHL #1240919.
Thomas F. Carnes1
M, #108115, b. January 1854, d. January 1930
Biography
Thomas F. Carnes was born in January 1854 in Missouri.
1 He married
Minnie Mae Scott about 1884.
1 He died in January 1930 in Greenwood, Cass Co., NE.
Occupation: Liveryman in 1900 in Greenwood, Cass Co., NE.
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Citations
- [S644] Greenwood, Dist. 0017, sheet 7A, Dwelling 123, Family 126, 1900 Federal Census, Cass County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 918; FHL #1240919.
Keith Carnes Stouffer1
M, #108119, b. 30 January 1928, d. 24 November 2004
Parents
Biography
Keith Carnes Stouffer was born on 30 January 1928 in Golden, Holt Co., NE.
1 He died on 24 November 2004 in Yolo Co., CA, Dates per SSDI, last residence Woodland.
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Citations
- [S3423] Merriman, Dist. 0027, sheet 4A, Dwelling 78, Family 79, 1930 Federal Census, Cherry County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1268; FHL #2341003.