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     Louisa Britton was born on 22 November 1806 at Pickaway Co., OH, date calculated from headstone inscription "Aged 74 y. 5 mo. 4 ds."¹ She married Presley Thompson on 19 March 1832 at Fayette Co., OH.¹ Louisa Britton died on 26 April 1881 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 74. She was buried in April 1881 at Hidy Cemetery, near Jeffersonville, Fayette Co., OH.

     Mary Ann Britton was born on 15 November 1843 at Illinois.² She married Sgt. William Henry Wilcox circa 1865. Mary Ann Britton died on 22 April 1926 at Dallas Co. (probably), IA, at age 82. She was buried in April 1926 at Oakdale Cemetery, Adel, Dallas Co., IA, Findagrave #9780875.

     Ralph M. Britton was born on 5 January 1909 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of George Rollin Britton and Fannie M. Boyd.¹ Ralph M. Britton married Verna Elizabeth Deakins, daughter of Argil Alphonse Deakins and Verna S. Martin, two sons. Ralph M. Britton died on 12 August 1979 at Washington Co., TN, at age 70.

     William L. Britton married Mary Ellen Ramsey.

     Geneva Alta Brizendine was born on 23 March 1907. She married Murray Williams on 5 February 1928, per headstone. Geneva Alta Brizendine died on 29 August 1993 at age 86. She was buried in September 1993 at Mahomet Cemetery, Mahomet, Burnet Co., TX, Findagrave #44870208.

     Jessie Broaddus married James Stone.

     John Duncan Broadgate married Jennie Mae Simpson, daughter of Henry Lewis Simpson and Susan Margaret Shirk, on 22 May 1900.¹

     Bonnie Broadhead was born on 14 April 1847 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY. She married John Harris Todd, son of Henry Innes Todd and Jane B. Davidson, on 27 July 1866. Bonnie Broadhead died on 4 April 1869 at age 21.

     Virginia Broadus married Wilburn Dempsey Boardman on 26 October 1905 at Clark Co., IN, Clark County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1905-1920 Inclusive Volume, W. P. A. Original Records Located County Clerks Of; Book: 1; Page: 330.

     Virginia F. Broadus married Wilburn Dempsey Boardman.

     Alonzo Woodrow Broadwater was also known as "Lonnie". He was born on 9 October 1918 at Bond, Garrett Co., MD, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Walter Scott Broadwater and Sarah Catherine Wilt.¹ Alonzo Woodrow Broadwater married Betty Elizabeth Wiley, daughter of John Wiley and Margaret Anna Bowser. Alonzo Woodrow Broadwater began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Purple Heart, Bronze Star. He died on 3 June 1995 at age 76

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

(Taken from the Oakland Republican 6-8-1995).

ALONZO W. BROADWATER
Alonzo Woodrow Broadwater, 76, Grantsville, died Saturday, June 3, 1995, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland.

Born Oct. 9, 1918, at Bond, he was a son of the late Walter and Catherine (Wilt) Broadwater. He was also preceded in death by one son, Alonzo Dewayne Broadwater.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Jennings, where he served on the church council.

He was a private first class in the U.S. Army during World War II, and served in both the Campaign of France and the Campaign of Germany.

He was twice wounded in action while in France – once on July 11, 1944 and again on Jan. 20, 1945 – for which he received both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

He was a charter member of Grantsville Post 214 American Legion, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Mr. Broadwater was a retired grader operator for the Garrett County Roads Department.

Surviving are his wife, Betty E. (Wiley) Broadwater; five sons, Gary Broadwater, Mount Ranier, Roger Broadwater, Pomfret; Joseph Broadwater and Michael Broadwater, both of Grantsville, and Ricky Broadwater, Swanton; two daughters, Bonnie Resh, Grantsville, and Sharon Shawley, Swanton; three brothers, Ervin Broadwater, Canton, Ohio; Melvin Broadwater and Russel Broadwater, both of Grantsville; two sister, Violet Rounds, Barton; and Vera Wiland, Frostburg; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. A service was conducted at the Zion Lutheran Church on Tuesday, June 6, with Pastor Louis Knotts officiating.

Interment was in Grantsville Cemetery.
Military graveside rites were accorded by the Grantsville American Legion Post 214.

(Courtesy of Marion Steiding-Chappell 47509405.)

He was buried in June 1995 at Grantsville Cemetery, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #77215153.

     Charles C. Broadwater was born in 1815 at Maryland.¹ He married Dorcas Catherine Duckworth. Charles C. Broadwater died on 13 November 1897. He was buried in November 1897 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow, Allegany Co., MD, Findagrave #121150786.
Note: Broadwater details per merged (2017) family tree genealogy, prepared by Jig6037194, online at ancestry.com.

     Clarence Wilbern Broadwater was born on 23 August 1922 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Robert Monroe Broadwater and Savilla Eliza Wilt.¹ Clarence Wilbern Broadwater married Hazel Viola Bowman, daughter of Floyd Morrison Bowman and Estella M. Weimer. Clarence Wilbern Broadwater lived in 1966 at 215 Arlington Avenue SW, Canton, Stark Co., OH. He died on 7 November 1989 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 67 Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007 (ancestry.com). He was buried in November 1989 at Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #205708665.

     Freda B. Broadwater was born circa 1934 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Monroe Broadwater and Savilla Eliza Wilt.¹ Freda B. Broadwater died on 4 July 2008

Obituary -- The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland; Sunday, 6 JUL 2008, p.B4 (Newspapers.com):

BROADWATER, Freda B.

On July 4, 2008, FREDA BLANCHE BROADWATER; beloved wife of the late Ira William Broadwater; devoted mother of Linda Butta and her husband Jeff, David Broadwater and his wife Diane; dear grandmother of Christina Plumer, Jonathan Butta and James DeLeonardis; sister of Paul Broadwater, Ray Broadwater and Ora Brane.

Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral service on Thursday 11 AM. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

     Gary Delano Broadwater was born on 13 September 1940 at Jennings, Garrett Co., MD. He was the son of Alonzo Woodrow Broadwater and Betty Elizabeth Wiley. Gary Delano Broadwater married Eleanor Elizabeth Sorrell. Gary Delano Broadwater died on 8 February 2018 at Mt. Rainier, Prince George's Co., MD, at age 77

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Gary Delano Broadwater, 77, of Mount Rainier, MD, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at his residence.

Born September 13, 1940, in Jennings, MD, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Betty E. (Wiley) Broadwater. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Elizabeth (Sorrell) Broadwater; one son, Gary D. Broadwater, Jr; two brothers, Alonzo Dewayne "Sonny" Broadwater and Joseph Broadwater.

Mr. Broadwater was Chief Engineer for Providence Hospital, Washington, DC, for 47 years.

He is survived by three daughters, Sandra L. Colea, Patricia A. Broadwater and Vicky L. Broadwater and companion, Steven Claxton; three brothers, Roger Broadwater, LaPlata, MD; Michael Broadwater, Grantsville, MD; Rick Broadwater, Swanton, MD; two sisters, Bonnie Resh, Grantsville; Sharron Shawley, Bittinger, MD; four grandchildren, Kieran R.S. Broadwater, Joshua F. Colea, Jordan E. Colea and Trinity E. Claxton.

Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Monday, February 12, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. James Oester officiating. Interment will be in the Grantsville Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.

He was buried in February 2018 at Grantsville Cemetery, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #187307813.

     George Oliver Broadwater was born on 20 January 1845 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Charles C. Broadwater and Dorcas Catherine Duckworth.² George Oliver Broadwater married Rachel Jane Broadwater, daughter of William W. Broadwater and Esther Jenkins. George Oliver Broadwater died on 7 August 1921 at Allegany Co., MD, at age 76. He was buried in August 1921 at Broadwater Cemetery, Merrill, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #72711514.

     Harold Ray Broadwater was born on 23 July 1952. He was the son of Clarence Wilbern Broadwater and Hazel Viola Bowman. Harold Ray Broadwater died on 19 August 1966 at age 14. Cause of death: at Deep Creek Lake, Oakland, Garrett Co., MD, accidental drowning. He was buried in August 1966 at Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #100579116.

     Irvin Holbert Broadwater was born on 31 May 1916 at Bond, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Walter Scott Broadwater and Sarah Catherine Wilt.¹ Irvin Holbert Broadwater married Leona Blanche Wilt, daughter of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts, Leona and Irvin were first cousins -- their shared grandparents were Steven and Rhoda (Broadwater) Wilt. Irvin Holbert Broadwater died on 26 July 2006 at age 90.

     Joseph Allen Broadwater was born on 27 January 1956. He was the son of Alonzo Woodrow Broadwater and Betty Elizabeth Wiley. Joseph Allen Broadwater lived in 1995 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD. He died on 3 October 2011 at age 55.

     Melvin Walter Broadwater was born circa September 1926 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Walter Scott Broadwater and Sarah Catherine Wilt.¹

     Mortimer Totten Broadwater was born on 20 September 1853. He married Lucinda Ellen Magruder. Mortimer Totten Broadwater died on 14 January 1923 at age 69. He was buried in January 1923 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow, Allegany Co., MD, Findagrave #132705175.

     Myrtle Ada Broadwater was born on 3 December 1929. She married Crowder Henry Wilt, son of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts. Myrtle Ada Broadwater died on 10 May 2006 at age 76. She was buried in May 2006 at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, North Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #188297765.

     Porter Frederick Broadwater was born on 10 October 1928 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Robert Monroe Broadwater and Savilla Eliza Wilt.¹ Porter Frederick Broadwater married Wanda Mae Law, daughter of Harry Granville Law and Alonza E. Hoon. Porter Frederick Broadwater lived in 1952 at 943 High Avenue NW, Canton, Stark Co., OH, city directory. He lived in 1993 at 267 49th Street NW, Canton, Stark Co., OH. He died on 16 November 1999 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 71 Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007 (ancestry.com).

     Rachel Jane Broadwater was born on 20 March 1846 at Allegany Co. (probably), MD.^2,1 She was the daughter of William W. Broadwater and Esther Jenkins.² Rachel Jane Broadwater married George Oliver Broadwater, son of Charles C. Broadwater and Dorcas Catherine Duckworth. Rachel Jane Broadwater died on 27 December 1923 at Garrett Co., MD, at age 77. She was buried in December 1923 at Broadwater Cemetery, Merrill, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #72711413.

     Rawleigh Monroe Broadwater was born on 28 September 1924 at Swanton, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Robert Monroe Broadwater and Savilla Eliza Wilt.¹ Rawleigh Monroe Broadwater began military service on 22 August 1950 Korean War service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 16 NOV 1956. He lived in 1984 at Oakland, Garrett Co., MD. He died on 7 June 1992 at Garrett Co., MD, at age 67 per SSDI, last residence Oakland.

     Rhoda Savilla Broadwater was born on 11 October 1864 at Garrett Co., MD, 1900 census strangely shows "OCT 1860". She was 6 as of the 1870 census, 15 as of the 1880 census, and 45 as of the 1910 census. Her newspaper obituary from May, 1945 lists her age as 80. If her birth month was indeed October, then her birth year would have been 1864. DLB 2020.^1,2

She was the daughter of William Edward Duyer Broadwater and Sarah Ann Weitzell.¹ Rhoda Savilla Broadwater married Stephen Jacob Wilt, son of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller, on 1 August 1880. Rhoda Savilla Broadwater lived on 3 May 1910 at Election District 4, Garrett Co., MD, between her father's household and a George Broadwater's (who was probably an uncle) household.³ She died on 1 May 1945 at Fairview, Franklin Co., PA, at age 80

Obituary -- The Republic, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 3 MAY 1945, p.3 (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Rhoda Wilt

Mrs. Rhoda Wilt, 80, died at the home of her son, Clarence Wilt, at Fairview, on Tuesday morning at 3:00 a.m. She was the widow of the late Stephen Wilt, and the daughter of Sarah Ann Weitzell Broadwater and William E. D. Broadwater. She was born in Garrett County and spent all her life near Grantsville.

Mrs. Wilt is survived by the following children: Mrs. Robert (Savilla) Broadwater, Swanton, Md; Mrs. Lawrence (Malinda) Smith, Grantsville; Charlotte and Florence Wilt, at home; George E. Wilt, Salisbury, Pa; Harmon Wilt, Swanton; Howard Wilt, Bloomington; and Clarence Wilt.

She had 38 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The following grandsons are in the service; Pfc. Alonzo Broadwater, England; Pfc. Addison Wilt, France; Pvt. Raymond Smith, Camp Blanding, Fla. and Pfc. Crowder Wilt, Germany.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Fairview Mennonite church. Interment in family cemetery at Bond, Md.

     Robert Monroe Broadwater was born on 17 November 1899 at Swanton, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Stephen Frederick Broadwater and Rebecca Ellen Wilt. Robert Monroe Broadwater married Savilla Eliza Wilt, daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater. Robert Monroe Broadwater lived on 7 April 1930 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.² He lived on 18 July 1940 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, farm operator.³ He died in 1962. He was buried in 1962 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #76559520.

     Russell Forrest Broadwater was born on 25 February 1929 at Fairview, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Walter Scott Broadwater and Sarah Catherine Wilt.¹ Russell Forrest Broadwater died on 19 July 2019 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, at age 90

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Russell Forrest Broadwater
February 25, 1929 - July 19, 2019

GRANTSVILLE - Russell Forrest Broadwater, 90, of Grantsville, passed into the loving arms of his Savior, on July 19, 2019, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville.

Born Feb. 25, 1929, in Fairview, he was the son of the late Walter Broadwater and Sarah Catherine (Wilt) Broadwater. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Thelma Ruth (Rounds) Broadwater; six brothers and sisters, Velma Broadwater, Irvin Broadwater, Alonzo Broadwater, Violet (Broadwater) Rounds, Melvin Broadwater, and Vera (Broadwater) Wiland.

Russell was a pit foreman in the Open Hearth at Bethlehem Steel Mill, Baltimore, for 40 years. After retirement, he spent his time gardening, hunting, and enjoying the company of his family. He was a kind and loving man, well-respected by family and friends. Russell was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church.

He was a loving father to Marshall Lee Broadwater and wife, Judy (Waggy), Manchester, Norma Jean (Broadwater) Williams and husband, Paul, Hagerstown; three grandchildren, Jeanne Marie Williams, Matthew Blair Williams and wife, Kasey (Egolf) and Sarah Catherine (Williams) Stehlik and husband, David; five great-grandchildren, Korina Williams, Logan Williams, Joseph Stehlik, Gabriel Cava and Emily Stehlik; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great nephews.

Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mert Maust officiating.
Interment will be in the Grantsville Cemetery.
www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.

Published on July 20, 2019--Cumberland Times.

He was buried in July 2019 at Grantsville Cemetery, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #201388373.

     Ruth V. Broadwater was born in 1926 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Monroe Broadwater and Savilla Eliza Wilt.¹ Ruth V. Broadwater died in 1932. She was buried in 1932 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #88080395.

     Sarah Jane Broadwater was born circa 1889 at Maryland.¹ She married Floyd Columbus Rounds circa 1911.¹ Sarah Jane Broadwater died on 25 February 1958 at Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA. She was buried on 28 February 1958 at Walter Broadwater Farm Cemetery, Oakland, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #120189840.