Person Page - 1823

     Margaret Virginia Leverich was born on 10 May 1916 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. She was the daughter of Oscar Alberton Leverich and Vinnie V. Walley. Margaret Virginia Leverich married J. B. Mitchell, son of James N. Mitchell and Roberta V. Evans, before 1 April 1935.¹ Margaret Virginia Leverich and J. B. Mitchell were divorced. Margaret Virginia Leverich married George Franklin Morris, son of Andrew J. Morris and Pearl M. Cram, before 1983. Margaret Virginia Leverich died on 10 September 1983 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 67. She was buried in September 1983 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Findagrave #93215732.

     Note: Oscar Alberton Leverich's biological parents were Oscar Todd Leverich and Margaret Angeline "Margie" Shutt. If they were actually married, they did not stay married very long as Margaret was married to Samuel Henry DeVault less than seven months after Oscar Alberton Leverich was born. The 1910 Census shows Oscar Alberton Leverich living with Margaret's mother, Mary (Steele) Shutt-Kephart-Reeves. In this census he is listed as a grandson.

It appears that Oscar Alberton Leverich's parents, Oscar Todd Leverich and Margaret Angeline "Margie" Shutt, met in Warren County, Iowa and that Oscar Alberton Leverich was born in Iowa there 10 Feb 1890. Both of his parents soon married others and both families moved to different counties in Oklahoma. I have listed Oscar Alberton Leverich as a child under Samuel and Margaret (Shutt) DeVault because it appears that he was raised by them from the time they were married until he left home.

Oscar Todd Leverich seems to have been an unsavory character. He was born 8 Oct 1870 in Madison County, Iowa and died in 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. See details under Oscar T. Leverich.

Oscar Alberton Leverich was born on 10 February 1890 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. He was the son of Oscar Todd Leverich and Margaret Angeline Shutt. Oscar Alberton Leverich married Vinnie V. Walley, daughter of Joseph Sylvenus Walley and Ona Sophronia Stephens, on 29 April 1913. Oscar Alberton Leverich died on 20 January 1943 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 52. He was buried in January 1943 at Sunny Lane Cemetery, Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Findagrave #64831427.

     Oscar Todd Leverich was born on 8 October 1870 at Madison Co., IA.
Note: Oscar Alberton Leverich's biological parents were Oscar Todd Leverich and Margaret Angeline "Margie" Shutt. If they were actually married, they did not stay married very long as Margaret was married to Samuel Henry DeVault less than seven months after Oscar Alberton Leverich was born. The 1910 Census shows Oscar Alberton Leverich living with Margaret's mother, Mary (Steele) Shutt-Kephart-Reeves. In this census he is listed as a grandson.

It appears that Oscar Alberton Leverich's parents, Oscar Todd Leverich and Margaret Angeline "Margie" Shutt, met in Warren County, Iowa and that Oscar Alberton Leverich was born in Iowa there 10 Feb 1890. Both of his parents soon married others and both families moved to different counties in Oklahoma. I have listed Oscar Alberton Leverich as a child under Samuel and Margaret (Shutt) DeVault because it appears that he was raised by them from the time they were married until he left home.

Oscar Todd Leverich seems to have been an unsavory character. He was born 8 Oct 1870 in Madison County, Iowa and died in 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Oscar married Lillian May Smith in Oklahoma and they had four children born between 1894 and 1901. There must have been considerable domestic problems. Lillian divorced Oscar in September of 1903 and obtained custody of the children. Oscar visited them at Lillian's parents' farm before she died. Lillian was in poor health and died at her parents' farm on May 12, 1904. There appears to have been considerable disagreement as to the custody of the children. In any case, in December of 1904, Oscar Todd Leverich was on trial for the murder of Lillian's brother, Oscar Smith. The newspaper articles below discuss the custody situation, murder trial and acquittal. Oscar Todd Leverich is shown in the 1910 Census with his new wife and several new children. The children from his marriage to Lillian were living with Perry Smith, another of Lillian's brothers.

1903 Divorces - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (6/30/1903)

Probate Judge Harper yesterday issued a writ of habeas corpus ordering Oscar
Leverick, charged with illegally holding in his custody Ovia May Leverich, aged 7,
Clarence Elmer Leverich, age 5, and Jessie McVay Leverich, to produce said children
before the court at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of June 30. The writ was sworn out by
the mother of the children, Lillian M. Leverich, and a warrant was also sworn out for the
arrest of Oscar Leverich, charging him with securing the children from their mother by
stealth for the purpose of getting them out of the jurisdiction of the court.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Oklahoman, 17 December 1904; 18 December 1904; 10 January 1905.

Oscar Leverich was charged with killing his brother in law Oscar Smith by hitting him in the head with stove wood from a scuffle that broke out at the Smith house when Oscar Leverich went there with two friends to see his children who were with his wife Lillian and were staying at her family house. Leverich being there to talk to his wife after she had begun divorce proceedings against him.
Smith Testimony - testimony from Martha Smith, mother of the Lillian, wife of Leverich said: A week or two before the murder Leverich came to our house and remained all day. He was talking to my daughter and we heard her crying. I went in and found that he had his hands on her face. He said they were talking over their trouble. Then Leverich came out of the room and he didn't know what was the matter with her. Said she had ordered him away. We invited him to stay for dinner and he remained until after dark. Leverich told my husband that by God he would kill Oscar and John Smith before he would allow them to have anything to do with his children. Mr. Smith told him to get out and go home and not worry his daughter, because she was too ill. Leverich said he would not go until he got ready. He left at nine o'clock that night. My daughter died on May 10. Witness said that on December 6, Leverich came again. This was the Sunday following the day Mr. Smith ordered Leverich away. Leverich came after the divorce proceedings had been instructed by his wife. Before that time Leverich had not been to our place for three months. Leverich knocked on the door, Mr. Smith opened and said "How do you do?" Leverich said he came to see the children.
Mr. Smith said he could not come in, and got the children and started to take them out to the porch. Continuing, witness said that Leverich kicked in the door and forced it open. Then he poked his head through and called out; "Lillie, Lillie, you and the children have been in this penitentiary long enough and I am going to get you out in a couple of days." John Smith then told Leverich that he could not come in. Leverich then kicked at him and grabbed an iron square off the porch and struck at him. Leverich said "I'll cut your damn brains out." A scuffle took place and John (Smith) took the square away from Leverich. Leverich then picked up two sticks of stovewood and John took one of them away from him. Leverich then struck him and felled him to the ground.
There were two people who came with Leverich, their names being Reed and Seeger. At the time Leverich knocked John down, Reed made a motion toward his hip pocket as if he was armed. Lillie asked Reed to take Leverich away before he did any more mischief. Mr. Smith, my husband, was standing on the porch, saying nothing, when Leverich said, "You God damn gray bearded old man, I'll do the same to you the same way if you come out here." About this time Oscar came from the barn yard. He approached Leverich and told him to get out, that he had killed his brother. Leverich said God damn you, I'll give you what I did to the other." While Leverich was standing holding the club over his head, Mr. Smith told him to get out, that he had killed one of his sons. "It ain't my funeral," replied Leverich. Leverich started out, but turned and struck Oscar and knocked him down. Witness said that she and her daughter helped Oscar up and that later in the afternoon Oscar drove to Moore to get a doctor for John. When he came back that night, said the witness, he was lifeless. He lived until 1 o'clock that night and died without regaining his senses. John was unconscious for two weeks but recovered.
After testimony by the defense in part disputing the Smith testimony and that Leverich acted in a manner of self defense from threatening acts from Oscar and John. Judge Stephenson decided that he did act in self defense when he struck his brother-in-law and Oscar Leverich was cleared of all charges and the case was dismissed.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Wapanucka Press, 14 January 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma)

SELF DEFENSE CLEARS LEVERICH
Oklahoma City: Oscar Leverich, accused of the murder of Oscar Smith south of the city a month or so ago, was discharged by Judge Stephenson at the conclusion of the preliminary examination, the judge holding that the evidence showed that Leverich was acting in self-defense when he struck the blow that killed his brother-in-law. Reed and Seegar, accused of being accessories has previously been discharged. The defendants were represented by Colonel J. W. Johnson, while Attorney Fulton represented the territory in the absence of County Attorney Ramer.

He died in 1953 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

     Shirley Annett Leverich was born on 1 January 1941 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. She was the daughter of Joseph Alberton Leverich and Floretta Mae Myers. Shirley Annett Leverich married Robert Wayne Haese, son of Wayne Smith Haese and Martha Lee Markgraf. Shirley Annett Leverich died on 28 June 2001 at Meeker, Lincoln Co., OK, at age 60.

     Benjamin Levering was the son of Jacob Levering and Alice Tunes.¹ Benjamin Levering married Catharine Righter.¹

     Flora Maria Levering was born on 23 September 1855 at Germantown, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Levering D.D.S. and Mary Shugard.¹ Flora Maria Levering married Thomas B. Hammer on 8 October 1879.¹

     Francis D. Levering was born on 18 February 1862 at Germantown, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ He was the son of John Levering D.D.S. and Mary Shugard.¹ Francis D. Levering lived in 1890 at Denver, CO, Settled in Denver in 1890, was President, Central Trust Co. there.¹ He married Mary C. Hennig on 21 June 1892, No children (1910 census, Lancaster, Nebraska, Lincoln Ward 5).¹ Francis D. Levering lived in 1923 at Fredericksburg, Stafford Co., VA.¹

     Hannah Levering was the daughter of William Levering and Hannah Clements.¹ Hannah Levering married Peter Keyser.¹

     Jacob Levering was the son of John Wigard Levering and Magdalena Böker.¹ Jacob Levering married Alice Tunes.¹

     John Levering was born on 18 October 1789 at Roxborough, Philadelpha Co., PA. He was the son of Michael Levering and Catherine Tibben.¹ John Levering married Maria Stearne on 1 January 1816.¹ John Levering died on 13 November 1878 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA, at age 89. He was buried in November 1878 at Leverington Cemetery, Roxborough, Philadelphia Co., PA, Findagrave #86112490.

     John Levering D.D.S. was born on 19 August 1820.¹ He was the son of John Levering and Maria Stearne.¹ John Levering D.D.S. married Mary Shugard, daughter of Henry Shugard and Catharine Nice, on 28 May 1851.¹ John Levering D.D.S. died on 13 October 1923 at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia Co. (probably), PA, at age 103 Dr. Levering, D.D.S., practised his profession until about 1870; was an Odd Fellow for over 76 years and lived to the remarkable age of 103. His father, John Levering, was a son of Michael and Catherine (Moyer neé Tibben) Levering; grandson of Benjamin and Catharine (Righter) Levering; great-grandson of Jacob and Alice (Tunes) Levering, great-great-grandson of Wigard and Magdalena (Boker) Levering, great-great-great-grandson of Rosier and Elizabeth (Van de Walle) Levering, d. Gemen, Westphalia, Germany, near the Holland frontier.¹

     John Wigard Levering was born circa 1648 at Gemen, Westfalia, Germany. He was the son of Rosier Levering and Elizabeth Van de Walle.¹ John Wigard Levering married Magdalena Böker.¹ John Wigard Levering lived at Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co. (now), PA, Pioneer settler.

     Katharine Levering was born on 13 March 1852.¹ She was the daughter of John Levering D.D.S. and Mary Shugard.¹ Katharine Levering married Cornelius G. Bradshaw on 23 May 1887, No children.¹

     Michael Levering was the son of Benjamin Levering and Catharine Righter.¹ Michael Levering married Catherine Tibben.¹

     Rosier Levering was born circa 1615 at Leydon, Holland. He married Elizabeth Van de Walle, daughter of Jacobus Van de Walle, circa 1647 at Wesel, Westfalia, Germany.¹ Rosier Levering was Mennonite. He died at Gemen, Westphalia, Germany.²

     William Levering was the son of William Levering and Catherine (?)¹ William Levering married Hannah Clements.¹

     William Levering was the son of John Wigard Levering and Magdalena Böker.¹ William Levering married Catherine (?).¹

     Emile Levernier married Ann Myers, daughter of John R. Myers and Mary Jane Johnson, on 31 March 1901 at Waverly, Pike Co., OH.

     Harold Levine was born on 27 October 1920 at Aberdeen, Brown Co., SD. He married Helen Elisabeth Rorris, daughter of George Dimitrious Rorris and Mary Alba Greever. Harold Levine began military service on 8 September 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, released 11 SEP 1945. He died on 21 October 1995 at age 74. He was buried in October 1995 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Findagrave #180235182.

     George Clifton Levingston Jr. was born on 25 October 1941 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH. He was the son of George Clifton Levingston Sr. and Thelma Marie Tobias. George Clifton Levingston Jr. died on 23 October 1996 at age 54.

     George Clifton Levingston Sr. was born on 1 October 1912 at Licking Co., OH. He was the son of William Foster Levingston and Pansy Arlue Bullock. George Clifton Levingston Sr. married Thelma Marie Tobias, daughter of Wilbur Riley Tobias and Nina Esta Northup. George Clifton Levingston Sr. died on 17 December 1972 at London, Madison Co., OH, at age 60. He was buried in December 1972 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Madison Co., OH, Findagrave #101655404.

     William Foster Levingston was born on 9 November 1884 at Utica, Licking Co., OH. He married Pansy Arlue Bullock. William Foster Levingston died in October 1963 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 78.

     Anna Ocelia Lewallen was born in 1873 at Missouri.¹ She married Milton Byron Foster on 25 October 1893 at Clinton Co., MO.¹ Anna Ocelia Lewallen died in 1947. She was buried in 1947 at Stewartsville Cemetery, Stewartsville, DeKalb Co., MO, Findagrave #17630663.

     Edgar L. Lewellin was born circa 1881 at Missouri. He married Lizzie M. Wilkins.

     Letha Lewellin was born circa 1902 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Edgar L. Lewellin and Lizzie M. Wilkins. Letha Lewellin married Norris L. Barnes, son of Jonathan O. Barnes and Meda C. Windle, on 22 February 1923 at Ethel, Macon Co., MO.

     Adrian Marcell Lewis was born on 26 May 1997 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. He died on 18 February 2011 at age 13.

     Alfred Lewis married Rebecca (?).

     Alonzo Lewis was born in April 1879 at Madison Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of Stanford Lewis and Mariah E. Reger.

     Anna Lewis was born on 28 September 1793 at Poultney, Rutland Co., VT, http://records.ancestry.com/Anna_Lewis_records.ashx?pid=28626709.¹ She married William Buckland. Anna Lewis died on 15 December 1865 at Pataskala, Licking Co., OH, at age 72.

     Bertha Elona Lewis was also known as "Betty". She was born on 11 March 1905 at Barber Co., KS; Walter Elroy and Nora Annie (Basey) Lewis.¹ She married Jay Eben Welch, son of George R. Welch and Cora Adell Munsinger, in April 1922 at Elk Co., KS; License issue reported in the 12 APR 1922 edition of The Citizen, Howard, Kansas, page 2 (Newspapers.com). Bertha Elona Lewis died on 18 August 1993 at Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX, at age 88

Obituary – The Kilgore News Herald, Kilgore, Texas; Wednesday, 18 AUG 1993, page 5 (Newspapers.com):

BERTHA E. (Betty) WELCH

Services for Bertha E. (Betty) Welch, 88, of Kilgore will be at 4 p.m. Friday at the Rader Funeral Home chapel with the Dr. R. Clayton Worden officiating.

Burial will be at Kilgore Cemetery.

Mrs. Welch died today at Kilgore Nursing Center.

Born March 11, 1905, in Barbra (sic) County, Kan., she had been a resident of Kilgore since 1932. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Kilgore. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Jay E. Welch in 1977.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Welch of Conroe and Mrs. Mabel Rogers of Sun City, Ariz; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was buried in August 1993 at Kilgore City Cemetery, Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX, Findagrave #63271133.