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     William Way was born in March 1843 at Jackson Twp., Morgan (now Noble) Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Way and Ann Delancey.¹ William Way married Mary M. (?) circa 1882 at Noble Co. (probably), OH.²

     Charles Waybright married Lue Triplett.

     Virgil M. Waybright was born on 19 November 1918 at Welch, Craig Co., OK. He was the son of Charles Waybright and Lue Triplett. Virgil M. Waybright married Mary Belle McClintic, daughter of William Harold McClintic and Viola Judy Mathis. Virgil M. Waybright began military service on 28 April 1944 WW II, U.S. Army, enlisted Ft. Sill, OK. He died on 10 December 2008 at Quapaw, Ottawa Co., OK, at age 90.

     Virinda Wayland was born on 22 November 1807 at Madison Co., VA. She married Arason Wintermute, son of George Wintermute and Anne Lanterman, on 2 October 1828 at Muskingum Co., OH. Virinda Wayland died on 2 September 1883 at Licking Co., OH, at age 75.

     Margaret Mary Wayman was born on 16 October 1923 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. She was the daughter of Richard Wayman and Rose While. Margaret Mary Wayman married James Irving Holland, son of John Edward Holland and Lenore Windle, on 13 August 1955 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. Margaret Mary Wayman died on 22 December 1990 at Canal Fulton, Stark Co., OH, at age 67. She was buried in December 1991 at Centerville, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Richard Wayman married Rose While.

     Dorothy Wayne was the daughter of Emma Pauline Griffith.¹

     Paul Wayne was the son of Emma Pauline Griffith.¹

     William Wayne married Lilly Eliza Starr, daughter of James Starr and Sophronia Sawney.

     Elizabeth L. Weakley was born in June 1845 at Hendricks Co. (probably), IN.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Weakley and Elizabeth Nichols.² Elizabeth L. Weakley married Green Upshur Larimore, son of Samuel Larimore and Julia P. Taylor, after 24 August 1860. Elizabeth L. Weakley lived in January 1871 at St. Joseph Ward 5, Buchanan Co., MO, Living with her mother.² She lived on 14 June 1900 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, with her daughter Sarah's family.³ She died after 10 January 1920 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, Elizabeth was living with her daughter Sarah and granddaughter Myrtle King's family as of the 1920 census.⁴

     James Weakley was born circa 1804 at Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Nichols on 1 November 1838 at Hendricks Co., IN. James Weakley lived on 4 September 1850 at Middle Twp., Hendricks Co., IN, blacksmith.¹ He died after 4 September 1850.

     Nancy C. Weakley was born circa 1834 at Virginia or possibly 1833, as per 1860 census age.^1,2 She married James H. Anderson, son of Jacob A. Anderson and Mary Sonner.

     David A. Wear was born on 14 June 1866 at Cooper Co., MO. He married Elizabeth F. Baker. David A. Wear died on 30 August 1951 at Pettis Co., MO, at age 85.
Note: Information per DCN's tree genealogy prepared by DiAnneCooleyCooper, online at ancestry.com.

     David Franklin Wear was born on 31 January 1907 at Green Ridge, Pettis Co., MO. He was the son of David A. Wear and Elizabeth F. Baker. David Franklin Wear married Olevia May Snapp, daughter of Jacob Alexander Snapp and Alma Mae Marsh, on 4 December 1933 at Windsor, Henry Co., MO. David Franklin Wear died on 5 February 1989 at Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., MO, at age 82.

     Gerald Ray Wear was born on 4 July 1896 at Maryville, Clay Co., MO, Gerald gave wrong (later) birth dates for both his WW I and WW II draft registrations -- apparently trying to improve his chances of military service.^2,1 He was the son of Peter R. Wear and Alice Leaman.² Gerald Ray Wear married Madeline L. Whitaker, daughter of George Robinson Whitaker and Monta Skaggs, on 30 December 1926 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Gerald Ray Wear lived on 3 April 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, shoe maker.¹ He and Madeline L. Whitaker were divorced before April 1940; Madeline was listed as divorced on the 1940 census, Los Angeles. Gerald Ray Wear lived on 21 May 1940 at Sandy Precinct, Clackamas Co., OR, renting, single, redecorating/remodeling a tavern.³ He died on 30 May 1972 at Multnomah Co., OR, at age 75.

     James R. Wear married Martha W. (?).¹ James R. Wear was born circa 1824 at New York.¹

     Note: Appears to have married Maretta Knight, b. abt 1898, daughter of Mary C. Knight of Boston. Maretta appears in the 1920 census in the Knight household as Maretta Wear, married, but no sign of the husband. In 1930 she is found living at Long Beach, CA., with children Frank (10) and Barbara (4), with her mother in the household, but not the father. DLB 2007. Millard Price Wear was born in 1898.¹ He was the son of Theodore G. Wear and Marie Price.¹

     Peter R. Wear was born in September 1861 at Texas.¹ He married Alice Leaman circa 1893.¹ Peter R. Wear lived on 15 June 1900 at Gallatin Twp., Clay Co., MO, laborer.¹ He died on 23 November 1923 at Orange Co., CA, at age 62.

     Ray Edward Wear was born on 21 April 1937 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO. He was the son of David Franklin Wear and Olevia May Snapp. Ray Edward Wear died on 22 March 2013 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 75.

     Ruth S. Wear was born on 29 February 1852 at Ohio.¹ She married George Warrick.¹ Ruth S. Wear died on 17 December 1945 at age 93. She was buried in December 1945 at Hill Grove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #75174788.

     Shirley May Wear was born on 19 December 1939 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO. She was the daughter of David Franklin Wear and Olevia May Snapp. Shirley May Wear died on 15 February 2011 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, at age 71.

     Theodore G. Wear was born circa 1866 at Pennsylvania.² He was the son of James R. Wear and Martha W. (?)² Theodore G. Wear married Marie Price, daughter of Hon. Nathan Price and Sarah Ellen Pickard, on 15 November 1893.¹

     Theodore G. Wear was born in 1901.¹ He was the son of Theodore G. Wear and Marie Price.¹

     Glendon Paul Weatherholtz was born on 31 October 1912 at Pender, Fairfax Co., VA. He married Mary James before 16 October 1940. Glendon Paul Weatherholtz and Mary James were divorced in June 1961 at Duval Co., FL. Glendon Paul Weatherholtz died on 24 September 1999 at Florida at age 86. He was buried in September 1999 at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, Findagrave #180457361.

     Emma Irene Weatherholz was born on 11 September 1892 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She married Verlin Russell Proctor Sr. Emma Irene Weatherholz died on 30 October 1980 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 88. She was buried in November 1980 at Mt. Jackson Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #138940898.

     Nancy Elvira Weatherly was also known as "Nannie". She was born in April 1870 at Virginia.¹ She married Martin Van Buren Worley abt 1867 circa July 1888 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN, marriage bond executed 25 JUL 1888 in Sullivan County. Nancy Elvira Weatherly died on 14 September 1937 at Blountville, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 67

Obituary -- The Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol, Tennessee; Wednesday, 15 SEP 1937, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

MRS. NANNIE WORLEY

Mrs. Nannie Worley, 67, well known resident of Blountville, widow of the late Martin Worley, died at her home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. Worley was born in Washington county, Virginia, but had made her home in Sullivan county for the past 35 years. She was a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are four sons, J. D., of Bristol; J. M., of Blountville; William, of Dayton, Ohio; and Irby, of Franklin, Ohio; and one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Agee, of Dayton. Her husband died 37 years ago.

The following brothers and sisters also survive: Gene and Waldo Weatherly of Ohio, Joe Weatherly of Bristol and Mrs. Lula Hefner of Indiana.

Funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock this afternoon at Miller's Chapel in Scott county, Va., interment following in the family cemetery.

The body will remain at Blevins Funeral Home until a short time before the funeral.

     Ben Weathersbee married Sarah Diamond.

     Hugh Leonard Weathersbee was born on 19 January 1927 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was the son of Ben Weathersbee and Sarah Diamond. Hugh Leonard Weathersbee married Anna Jennette McAlister, daughter of Roland Watson McAlister and Nancy May Kirkpatrick, before 1958. Hugh Leonard Weathersbee died on 3 February 1986 at age 59.

     Abraham Weaver was born in 1816.¹ He was the son of Conrad Weaver and Elizabeth Swartz.¹

     Alice Virginia Weaver was born on 13 December 1851 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. She was the daughter of Philip D. Weaver and Mary McMullen. Alice Virginia Weaver married John Fitz, son of Samuel Fitz and Elizabeth Kitzmiller, on 22 December 1868 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV. Alice Virginia Weaver died on 16 March 1930 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 78

Obituary -- Alice Virginia (Weaver) Fitz, The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 17 Mar 1930; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

MRS. JOHN FITZ DIED AS RESULT OF FALL

Shock Caused By Injury Last Summer Hastens Her Death

Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs. Alice W. Fitz, widow of John Fitz, died at her home, 214 Broadway. Sunday evening at 10 o'clock as the result of shock caused by a fall during the past summer. Mrs. Fitz was a daughter of Philip and Mary Weaver and was born in Hagerstown, Md., but lived most of her life in Martinsburg, W. Va., where her husband was a prominent business man. Some years ago Mr. Fitz moved to Hanover with his family, where he became president of the Hanover Foundry & Machine Company. Later he established the Fitz Water Wheel Company.

Mrs. Fitz's gentle influence and charming personality was felt by all who knew her. Surviving her are five children, J. S. Fitz, and Miss Estelle Fitz, at home; Elizabeth, wife of the Rev. Dr. J. Hamilton Smith, Pottstown, Pa; Nellie, wife of Jesse Hill, Washington, D. C., and Lucy, wife of R. Y. Naill, Berryville, Va.? ? Four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Weaver, Elizabeth, Pa., and Mrs. K. O. Spessard, Annville, Pa., also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, the Rev. Dr. Henry I. Stahr, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Olivet cemetery.



Burial - Alice Virginia (Weaver) Fitz,? ? The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 19 Mar 1930; Page 4; (Newspapers.com);

MRS. ALICE W. FITZ
Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Alice W. Fitz, widow of John Fitz, who died Sunday evening at her home, 214 Broadway, as the result of shock caused by a fall during the summer, were held today. Services were conducted from her late residence at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. Henry I. Stahr, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed church.

Following the services at the home, the funeral cortege proceeded to Mt. Olivet cemetery, where interment was made. The pallbearers were the Rev. Dr. J. Hamilton Smith, Jesse Hill, Richard Y. Naill. Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, Earl B. Fitz and Harry Fitz.

She was buried in March 1930 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #138472918.
Note: Ad - "Executor's Notice," Shepherdstown Register, Shepherdstown, WV; Saturday, Dec 22, 1877; Page: 4;? ? (GenealogyBank.com):

(John Fitz, executor of the estate of Samuel Fitz, deceased)

News Article - Shepherdstown Register, Shepherdstown, WV; Saturday, Jan 10, 1880 Page: 3;? ? (GenealogyBank.com):

A Pleasant Affair. -- On Christmas morning the employes of Tuscarora Agricultural Works, about thirty in number, repaired to their employer's, Mr. John Fitz, residence and presented him with a beautiful swinging clock supported by two bronze figures, and engraved, "Presented to John Fitz by Employes of Tuscarora Agricultural Works, Dec. 22, 1876," The presentation was made by Mr. John Farrin, on the part of the employes, who in a neat and appropriate speech alluded to the great regard and esteem the employes all had for their employer, and of the high character and sterling worth of Mr. Fitz to them and the people of this community. Mr. Fitz returned his thanks and said it afforded him much pleasure to entertain them and alluded to the fact that he had always gotten along with them pleasantly, and they had never had any trouble or difficulty with any of his employes. His estimable lady was also presented with a beautiful silver sugar spoon and case, engraved, "Mrs. A. V. Fitz," after which all were invited to the dining-room and after prayer by the Rev. Mr. Huffheins, the party were served by Rev. Mrs. Hoffheins, Mrs. Fitz, Miss Jenny Bowman and Miss Rose Wever, and other ladies, with a most bountiful luncheon, consisting in part of turkey, ham, bread, butter and condiments, supplemented with ice-cream, cake, etc. The affair was one of those pleasant little episodes which gladden the hearts of all who participate, and leave __ ________ _ ____,? ? like the emerald, shall ever be green. -- The Martinsburg Independent.


Briefs - Shepherdstown Register (Shepherdstown, West Virginia); Friday, 02 September 1892; Page 3; column 1; (Newspapers.com):

The Fitz mill and residence, at Martinsburg, has been sold to John and Henry Fitz for $17,000.     

WV Genweb; The Herald and Torch Light, Hagerstown, Maryland; 18 Oct 1894; (Internet):

FITZ, John, Martinsburg, was an exhibitor at the Hagerstown, Maryland, fair with his display of Tuscarora grain drills, Buckeye and Universal plows, and feed mills.