John McOsker1

M, b. circa 1853
     John McOsker was born circa 1853 in Massachuetts.1 He was the son of John McOsker and Matilda Unknown.1

Citations

  1. [S156] 1860 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana; Page: 566; Image: 179, Date: June 19, 1860.

Maria McOsker1

F, b. circa 1854
     Maria McOsker was born circa 1854 in Indiana.1 She was the daughter of John McOsker and Matilda Unknown.1

Citations

  1. [S156] 1860 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana; Page: 566; Image: 179, Date: June 19, 1860.

Joseph McOsker1,2

M, b. January 1859
     Joseph McOsker was born in January 1859 in Indiana.1,2,3 He was the son of John McOsker and Matilda Unknown.1 Joseph McOsker lived in 1860 in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana.1 He married Myrtle Bowman, daughter of Noal Henry Bowman and Mariam Jane Cross, circa 1891.2,3 Joseph McOsker was shown on the 1900 United States Federal Census at Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, on 14 June 1900.3 He lived on 29 April 1910 in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana.1,2 Jane Bowman is living with Joseph McOsker based on the 1910 U.S. Census. Believe this to be his mother-in-law.2

Children of Joseph McOsker and Myrtle Bowman

Citations

  1. [S156] 1860 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana; Page: 566; Image: 179, Date: June 19, 1860.
  2. [S157] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Enumeration District: 58, Page 15B, Date: April 29, 1910.
  3. [S2820] 1900 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 66, Number of Dwelling: 329, Number of Family: 349, Date: June 14, 1900.

Myrtle Bowman

F, b. September 1876
     Myrtle Bowman was born in September 1876 in Indiana.1,2 She was the daughter of Noal Henry Bowman and Mariam Jane Cross. Myrtle Bowman married Joseph McOsker, son of John McOsker and Matilda Unknown, circa 1891.1,2 Her married name was McOsker.

Children of Myrtle Bowman and Joseph McOsker

Citations

  1. [S157] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Enumeration District: 58, Page 15B, Date: April 29, 1910.
  2. [S2820] 1900 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 66, Number of Dwelling: 329, Number of Family: 349, Date: June 14, 1900.

Harry McOsker1

M, b. February 1892
     Harry McOsker was born in February 1892 in Indiana.1,2 He was the son of Joseph McOsker and Myrtle Bowman.1,2

Citations

  1. [S157] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Enumeration District: 58, Page 15B, Date: April 29, 1910.
  2. [S2820] 1900 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 66, Number of Dwelling: 329, Number of Family: 349, Date: June 14, 1900.

Matilda Jane McOsker1

F, b. 10 January 1896, d. February 1983
     Matilda Jane McOsker also went by the name of Mattie. She was born on 10 January 1896 in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana.1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph McOsker and Myrtle Bowman.1,2 As of 26 December 1920,her married name was Shelton. Matilda Jane McOsker married Price Shelton on 26 December 1920 at Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana. Matilda Jane McOsker died in February 1983 in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, at age 87.

Citations

  1. [S157] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Enumeration District: 58, Page 15B, Date: April 29, 1910.
  2. [S2820] 1900 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 66, Number of Dwelling: 329, Number of Family: 349, Date: June 14, 1900.

Jane Bowman1

F, b. circa 1844
     Jane Bowman was born circa 1844 in Indiana.1 Living with Joseph McOsker in 1910 U.S. Census and believe this is his mother-in-law.1

Citations

  1. [S157] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana; Enumeration District: 58, Page 15B, Date: April 29, 1910.

Amelia C. Kauffman1,2

F, b. circa 1895, d. 18 September 1970
     Amelia C. Kauffman also went by the name of Molly. She was born circa 1895 in Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Adam Kauffman and Christina Steeb.1 As of 30 June 1915,her married name was Engle.1 Amelia C. Kauffman married Howard Edward Engle, son of William Engle and Margaret McOsker, on 30 June 1915 at Marion County, Indiana.1,3 Amelia C. Kauffman and Howard Edward Engle lived on 5 June 1917 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.3 Amelia C. Kauffman and Howard Edward Engle lived on 8 January 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.1 Amelia C. Kauffman and Howard Edward Engle lived on 15 April 1930 in Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan.2 Amelia C. Kauffman died on 18 September 1970. She was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan.

Children of Amelia C. Kauffman and Howard Edward Engle

Citations

  1. [S160] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 293, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 48, Family Number: 87, Date: 1920.
  2. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.
  3. [S161] Indiana Registration Location: Marion County, WW I Draft Registration Card: Howard E. Engle, Roll: 1613156; Draft Board: 10.

Adam Kauffman1

M, b. 1860, d. 1926
     Adam Kauffman was born in 1860 in Germany.1,2 He married Christina Steeb on 29 November 1884 at Marion County, Indiana.1 Adam Kauffman died in 1926.2 He was buried at Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.2

Child of Adam Kauffman and Christina Steeb

Citations

  1. [S160] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 293, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 48, Family Number: 87, Date: 1920.
  2. [S5589] Adam Kaufman Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77178158

Christina Steeb1

F, b. 16 August 1856, d. 10 May 1916
     Christina Steeb was also known as Christina Staab. Christina Steeb was also known as Christina Steele. She was born on 16 August 1856 in Germany.1,2 She married Adam Kauffman on 29 November 1884 at Marion County, Indiana.1 As of 29 November 1884,her married name was Kauffman.1 Christina Steeb died on 10 May 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 59.2 She was buried at Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.2

Child of Christina Steeb and Adam Kauffman

Citations

  1. [S160] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 293, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 48, Family Number: 87, Date: 1920.
  2. [S5590] Christina Kaufman Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77178203

Marshall A. Engle1

M, b. 27 June 1918, d. 12 February 1975
     Marshall A. Engle was born on 27 June 1918 in Michigan.1 He was the son of Howard Edward Engle and Amelia C. Kauffman.1 Marshall A. Engle and Francis Edward Engle lived on 15 April 1930 in Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan.2 He enlisted in the military in April 10 1940 and was discharged October 29, 1945. Marshall A. Engle died on 12 February 1975 in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 56.

Citations

  1. [S160] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 293, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 48, Family Number: 87, Date: 1920.
  2. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.

Francis Edward Engle1

M, b. 10 April 1916, d. 21 June 1996
     Francis Edward Engle was born on 10 April 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 He was the son of Howard Edward Engle and Amelia C. Kauffman.1,2 Francis Edward Engle and Marshall A. Engle lived on 15 April 1930 in Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan.3 Francis Edward Engle died on 21 June 1996 in Grand Traverse, Michigan, at age 80.

Citations

  1. [S160] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 293, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 48, Family Number: 87, Date: 1920.
  2. [S161] Indiana Registration Location: Marion County, WW I Draft Registration Card: Howard E. Engle, Roll: 1613156; Draft Board: 10.
  3. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.

Robert Bernard Engle1

M, b. 8 August 1920, d. 23 October 1997
     Robert Bernard Engle was born on 8 August 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.1 He was the son of Howard Edward Engle and Amelia C. Kauffman.1 He was a Master Sergeant in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War. Robert Bernard Engle died on 23 October 1997 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 77 WWII & Korean War Veteran
First Special Service Force (3-2)

In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force (FSSF) in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

On February 3, 2015 surviving FSSF Veterans were in Washington DC to accept this momentous recognition on behalf of their fellow Forcemen who could not be there.

The 1st Special Service Force (also called The Devil's Brigade, The Black Devils, The Black Devils' Brigade, and Freddie's Freighters),[1][2] was an elite American-Canadian commando unit in World War II, under command of the United States Fifth Army. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena, Montana in the United States. The Force served in the Aleutian Islands, and fought in Italy, and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944.

The modern American and Canadian special operations forces trace their heritage to this unit. In 2013, the United States Congress passed a bill to award the 1st Special Service Force the Congressional Gold Medal. He was buried at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, Livonia, Michigan.

Citations

  1. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.

William James Engle1

M, b. 8 June 1929, d. 16 May 1980
     William James Engle was born on 8 June 1929 in Michigan.1 He was the son of Howard Edward Engle and Amelia C. Kauffman.1 He was in the US Army. William James Engle died on 16 May 1980 in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 50.

Citations

  1. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.

Lucile Irene Engle1

F, b. 11 May 1924, d. 18 October 1997
     Lucile Irene Engle was born on 11 May 1924 in Michigan.1 She was the daughter of Howard Edward Engle and Amelia C. Kauffman.1 As of 19 November 1941,her married name was Besco. Lucile Irene Engle married John Terry Besco on 19 November 1941 at Northville, Michigan. Lucile Irene Engle died on 18 October 1997 in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 73. She was buried at Cadillac Memorial, Westland, Michigan.

Citations

  1. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.

Eleanor Marie Engle1

F, b. 10 June 1925, d. 15 May 2001
     Eleanor Marie Engle was born on 10 June 1925 in Westland Way, Michigan.1 She was the daughter of Howard Edward Engle and Amelia C. Kauffman.1 Eleanor Marie Engle died on 15 May 2001 at age 75.

Citations

  1. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.

Elizabeth (Betty) L. Engle1,2

F
     Elizabeth (Betty) L. Engle is the daughter of Bruce John Engle and Lucile M. Vardaman.1

Citations

  1. [S162] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 82-1026, Supervisor District: 18, Sheet: 15A, Dwelling: 359, Family Number: 369, Date: 1930.
  2. [S160] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan, Enumeration District: 293, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 48, Family Number: 87, Date: 1920.

Pauline Virginia Manown1

F, b. 10 April 1901, d. 3 February 1983
Pauline Virginia (Manown) Allen
Circa 1982 - California
Photograph courtesy of Susan Lana Frezell
     Pauline Virginia Manown was born on 10 April 1901 in West Virginia.1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Franklin Manown and Myrtle S. (Mirtie Belle) Rector.1,3 Pauline Virginia Manown and James Franklin Manown lived in 1930 in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia; in an apartment building.4 As of before 1945,her married name was Talbott. Pauline Virginia Manown married (?) Talbott before 1945. As of 5 November 1945,her married name was Allen. Pauline Virginia Manown married Lieutenant Colonel Charles Streeter Allen on 5 November 1945 at Dayton, Ohio. Pauline Virginia Manown died on 3 February 1983 in Monterey, California, at age 81.1 She was cremated on 5 February 1983 at The Little Chapel by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, California. After being cremated, she was buried at Sea, West of Point Lobos, California.

Citations

  1. [S164] Pauline Virginia Allen, Death Certifiicate: Pauline Virgina Allen.
  2. [S170] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 19, Supervisor District: 2nd (Unreadable), Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 71, Family Number: 76, Date: 1910.
  3. [S189] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 5, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 7A, Dwelling: 132, Family Number: 132, Date: 1900.
  4. [S208] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, Emuneration District: 25-13, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 11B, Dwelling: 263, Family Number: 280, Date: 1930.

Isabel Elizabeth Manown1,2,3

F, b. 1902, d. 11 August 1984
Isabel (Manown) Heilman
Dayton, Ohio
Photograph courtesy of Susan Lana Frezell
     Isabel Elizabeth Manown was born in 1902 in Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia.3 She was the daughter of James Franklin Manown and Myrtle S. (Mirtie Belle) Rector.1 Her married name was Heilman.2 Isabel Elizabeth Manown married Charles Guy Heilman, son of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman.2 Isabel Elizabeth Manown and Charles Guy Heilman lived in 1942 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; Telephone number was TA 3818.2 Isabel Elizabeth Manown died on 11 August 1984 in Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.1 She was buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Citations

  1. [S165] Isabel E. Heilman, Death Certificate: Isabel E. Heilman.
  2. [S166] Registration Location: Dayton Ohio, WWII Draft Registration Card: Charles Guy Heilman, Roll: WWII_2247053; Local board: Dayton, Ohio.
  3. [S170] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 19, Supervisor District: 2nd (Unreadable), Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 71, Family Number: 76, Date: 1910.

Charles Guy Heilman1

M, b. 22 April 1895, d. 1960
     Charles Guy Heilman was born on 22 April 1895 in Tunnelton, Preston County, West Virginia, WWI Draft Card gives city but cannot read clearly.1,2,3 He was the son of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman.3 Charles Guy Heilman lived on 5 June 1917 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.2 He was single (not married) as of 5 June 1917.2 He was (an unknown value) on 5 June 1917 at American Sheet and Tin Plate Company, Sabraton, West Virginia.2 He married Isabel Elizabeth Manown, daughter of James Franklin Manown and Myrtle S. (Mirtie Belle) Rector.1 Charles Guy Heilman lived on 13 January 1920 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.3 He was (an unknown value) in 1942 at Wright Field, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.1 He and Isabel Elizabeth Manown lived in 1942 at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Telephone number was TA 3818.1 Charles Guy Heilman died in 1960. He was buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Citations

  1. [S166] Registration Location: Dayton Ohio, WWII Draft Registration Card: Charles Guy Heilman, Roll: WWII_2247053; Local board: Dayton, Ohio.
  2. [S167] West Virginia Registration Location: Monongalia County, WW I Draft Registration Card: Howard E. Engle, Roll: 1992863; Draft Board: 0.
  3. [S168] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Morgantown, Ward 4, Monogalia, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 107, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 13A, Dwelling: 233, Family Number: 173, Date: 1920.

Ida Jane Hartman1

F, b. 13 January 1870, d. after 1951
     Ida Jane Hartman was born on 13 January 1870 in West Virginia.1 As of 1887,her married name was Heilman. She married David Ellsworth Heilman in 1887. Ida Jane Hartman was a widow on 13 January 1920.1 She died after 1951 in Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia.

Children of Ida Jane Hartman and David Ellsworth Heilman

Citations

  1. [S168] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Morgantown, Ward 4, Monogalia, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 107, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 13A, Dwelling: 233, Family Number: 173, Date: 1920.

John Stanley Heilman1

M, b. circa 1898
     John Stanley Heilman was born circa 1898 in West Virginia.1 He was the son of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman.1

Citations

  1. [S168] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Morgantown, Ward 4, Monogalia, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 107, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 13A, Dwelling: 233, Family Number: 173, Date: 1920.

Bert Heilman1

M, b. circa 1900
     Bert Heilman was born circa 1900 in West Virginia.1 He was the son of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman.1

Citations

  1. [S168] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Morgantown, Ward 4, Monogalia, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 107, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 13A, Dwelling: 233, Family Number: 173, Date: 1920.

Paul Heilman1

M, b. circa 1904, d. 16 April 1980
     Paul Heilman was born circa 1904 in West Virginia.1 He was the son of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman.1 Paul Heilman married Wynona Merriman circa 1938.2 Paul Heilman died on 16 April 1980 in Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Child of Paul Heilman and Wynona Merriman

Citations

  1. [S168] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Morgantown, Ward 4, Monogalia, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 107, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 13A, Dwelling: 233, Family Number: 173, Date: 1920.
  2. [S169] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, Enumeration District: 57-206, Supervisor District: 23, Sheet: 8B, Dwelling: 145, Family Number: 154, Date: 1930.

Pauline Heilman1

F, b. 5 November 1903
     Pauline Heilman was born on 5 November 1903 in Tunnelton, Preston County, West Virginia.1 She was the daughter of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman.1

Citations

  1. [S168] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Morgantown, Ward 4, Monogalia, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 107, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 13A, Dwelling: 233, Family Number: 173, Date: 1920.

Wynona Merriman1

F, b. circa 1903
     Wynona Merriman was born circa 1903 in West Virginia.1 As of circa 1938,her married name was Heilman.1 She married Paul Heilman, son of David Ellsworth Heilman and Ida Jane Hartman, circa 1938.1

Child of Wynona Merriman and Paul Heilman

Citations

  1. [S169] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, Enumeration District: 57-206, Supervisor District: 23, Sheet: 8B, Dwelling: 145, Family Number: 154, Date: 1930.

Norma Heilman1

F
     Norma Heilman is the daughter of Paul Heilman and Wynona Merriman.1

Citations

  1. [S169] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, Enumeration District: 57-206, Supervisor District: 23, Sheet: 8B, Dwelling: 145, Family Number: 154, Date: 1930.

James Harvey Manown1,2

M, b. November 1822, d. 20 March 1912
     James Harvey Manown was born in November 1822 in Pennsylvania.1,3 He was the son of James Manown and Cassandra Devore.2

An excerpt from the book The Genealogical and Personal History of the Upper Monongalia Valley West Virginia (page 727 to 728): "James H. Manown, M.D., son of James and Cassandria (Devore) Manown, was born in 1822, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. His earlier year spend in his native country, where he enjoyed unusually good educational advantages. He first received a common school education, then completed a course at the academy of Monongahela City, supplemented with a collegiate course of instruction at Washington, Pennsylvania, and then studied medicine with Dr. David Beard, of Franklin, Warren county, Ohio. He next completed a course at the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, taking the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1844. His first venture at the profession was in Vincennes, Indiana, but a year later he removed to Greensburg Pennsylvania, where he remained four years. In 1854 he went to Kingwood, Virginia, now West Virginia, and there successfully followed his profession until 1863, when he enlisted in the Fourteenth West Virginia Infantry, as first surgeon of that regiment. He held this position until mustered out at the close of the civil ware. Resuming medical practice at Kingwood, he was appointed in the autumn of 1884, by George Wilson, as physician for the male department of the State Asylum. This place he ably filled four years, then again returned to Kingwood to continue general practice until his retirement a few years since. He served on the board of pension examiners of a number of years and has filled other positions equally important; but always ignoring political offices, Dr. Manown has preferred to keep within radius of his honored profession. He was one of the organizers of the West Virginia Medical Society. Now in his ninetieth year, Dr. Manown is the oldest physician in West Virginia, having been in practice in Preston county almost sixty years. His practice has been one of marked success professionally, and his honor and manliness have ever been notable. He has traveled over Preston and adjoining counties in all kinds of weather, and over roads that none but a faithful family doctor would think of going over. He has always labored for the upbuilding of his county and state. Coming of a longlived race, he is now more advanced than any of his relatives. Politically he is a Democrat and a true follower of Jackson, but in 1864 voted for Lincoln and 1868 for Grant as president. He is one the charter members of Kingwood Blue Loge of Masons and Chapter and is one of its oldest members. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church.
James H. Manown married, in Kingwood, in 1856, Mary I. Armstrong, of Frederick county, Maryland, where she was reared and educated. Children: James F., cashier of the Philippi Bank; Edward C., who resides in Baltimore, Maryland, where he holds a responsible position; Letitia, died when seven years of age.4
"

James Harvey Manown lived on 5 December 1850 in Monongahela Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.5 He married Mary Isabella Armstrong, daughter of John Armstrong and Isabella Unknown, on 23 August 1855 at Kingwood, Preston County, Virginia (West Virginia).1 He served in Company 1H, 14th Regiment West Virginia Infantry as a surgeon from 6 February 1864 until July 1, 1865.6 James Harvey Manown lived on 30 June 1880 in Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia.2 He was physician on 30 June 1880 at Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia.2 He lived on 15 April 1910 at Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia. He was listed as a boarder in the household of William H. McClaine (his daughter-in-law's father) on the 1910 US Census.7 He died on 20 March 1912 in Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia, at age 89.3 He was buried on 21 March 1912 at Maplewood Cemetery, Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia.3

Children of James Harvey Manown and Mary Isabella Armstrong

Citations

  1. [S170] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 19, Supervisor District: 2nd (Unreadable), Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 71, Family Number: 76, Date: 1910.
  2. [S171] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 63, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 36, Dwelling: 259, Family Number: 262, Date: 1880.
  3. [S6857] James H. Manown Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87348427
  4. [S181] Bernard L. Butcher, The Genealogical and Personal History of the Upper Monongalia Valley West Virginia.
  5. [S175] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Monongahela, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Enumeration District: Unknown, Supervisor District: Unknown , Sheet: 291 / 147, Dwelling: 687, Family Number: 698, Date: 1850.
  6. [S172] Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War., Washington, District of Columbia, Special Schedule (Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, Etc.): Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 69, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 1, Home: 27, Family Number: 28, Date: 1890, Provides role and military service information.
  7. [S173] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 100, Supervisor District: 316, Sheet: 1B, Dwelling: 14, Family Number: 14, Date: 1910.

Mary Isabella Armstrong1,2

F, b. August 1839, d. 14 June 1907
Mary Isabella (Armstrong) Manown - Obituary
Monongahela Valley Republican - June 20, 1907 - Page 05
     Mary Isabella Armstrong was born in August 1839 in Emmitsburg, Frederick County, Maryland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Armstrong and Isabella Unknown. Her married name was Manown.1 Mary Isabella Armstrong married James Harvey Manown, son of James Manown and Cassandra Devore, on 23 August 1855 at Kingwood, Preston County, Virginia (West Virginia).1 Mary Isabella Armstrong died on 14 June 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 67.3 She was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia.3

Children of Mary Isabella Armstrong and James Harvey Manown

Citations

  1. [S170] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 19, Supervisor District: 2nd (Unreadable), Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 71, Family Number: 76, Date: 1910.
  2. [S171] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 63, Supervisor District: 1, Sheet: 36, Dwelling: 259, Family Number: 262, Date: 1880.
  3. [S6860] Mary I. Armstrong Manown Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87348530

Rawlston Rector Manown1,2

M, b. 21 November 1898, d. 6 September 1930
Death of Rawlston Manown
The Pittsburgh Press - September 8, 1930
     Rawlston Rector Manown was born on 21 November 1898 in West Virginia.1,2 He was the son of James Franklin Manown and Myrtle S. (Mirtie Belle) Rector.1 He served as a Corporal in Battery E, 67th U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps (CAC). Rawlston Rector Manown married Beulah Mae Dorsey on 27 July 1922 at Brush Creek, West Virginia. Rawlston Rector Manown died on 6 September 1930 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 31. He was buried at Fraternity Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia.

Children of Rawlston Rector Manown and Beulah Mae Dorsey

Citations

  1. [S170] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 19, Supervisor District: 2nd (Unreadable), Sheet: 4A, Dwelling: 71, Family Number: 76, Date: 1910.
  2. [S189] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, Enumeration District: 5, Supervisor District: 2, Sheet: 7A, Dwelling: 132, Family Number: 132, Date: 1900.