Devault - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Hiram DEVAULT b.1807 m. Mary CARPENTER b. 1810, Tenn.

hodgesgeno — 2009-11-07 22:38:42Z

If you need information about Manurva Milissa DeVault
Wife of H.C. Hodges drop me a not at hodgesgeno at gmail dot com
Bill

Re: DeVAULT, in Indiana

TamaraYermack — 2009-07-31 01:45:47Z

My ex-husband was a DeVault before he was adopted by his step-father. His bio-father's name was Hershel and they lived in the Gary, Indiana area.

Devault-Dayvolt

gmcgarvey43 — 2009-07-04 19:58:54Z

My Great Great Grandfather Thomas S. Devault B-W. Virgina Wife Maryjane Howard- Penn.
Son William H Devault-Dayvolt B.2-6-1826 Death 1912 Ft.Branch, In.
Wife Rachel M. Dewis-Deweese B.2-25-1827 D.1888 Ft.Branch,IN
My G. Grandmother Susan Devault Smith B.1857 Ft.Bramch,In
Husband John Lewis Smith b.2-19-1853 Ky. Died Ft.branch, in.
William H Devault Children grave stones say Dayvolt
Rachel Ann Dewis-Deweese
Lettie Devault-Dayvolt
Margert Maggie Devault-Dayvolt-Husband William Osborn
Susan Devault-Dayvolt marriage record says Devault 1857-1945
Thomas W. Devault-Dayvolt
Henry S Davault- Dayvolt-wife Mary F. Pfingston 1861
John Sameul Devault-Dayvolt-b.1871

Re: Rosana DeVault

jeanneflowers — 2009-04-03 23:23:00Z

William R. Flowers was born about 1801 in Greene Co., PA, evidently. He was an orphan and was in the Orphan's Court petitioning for a guardian in 1818, when he was "a minor above the age of fourteen ..." In my notes about Rosana I have the following: "Could she be a daughter of Jacob DeVault and Mary Michael of Monongalia County, VA?" My reference was the Hengler World Tree on Ancestry.com The death certificate of William and Rosana's son Samuel lists his mother as Rosana DeVault. At first I thought she might be a Debolt. These names sound the same but must be different families. Funny, one of our later Flowerses married a Reuben Mathena! Same family as Matheny? This was in Pleasants Co., WV much later. Rosana DeVault was born about 1802 as per 1850 census of Dist. 37, Monongalia Co., VA. In the 1860 census her birthplace is given as VA.

Re: Rosana DeVault

ddevaultWV — 2009-04-01 00:34:21Z

Yes, If you find out please let me know because I've never heard of Rosanna DeVault and I know the Monongalia County DeVaults inside and out dating back to 1800. If you have any other information on these two please let me know. Now there is a "Hannah" DeVault in Monongalia Co. who married Noah Matheny around 1840. I wonder if it's the same one? Any idea on the birth/death dates for Rosana or William Flowers?

Thanks,
Dave DeVault ddevault@verizon.net

DeVault Reunion (Monongalia County, WV) August 29th, 2009

ddevaultWV — 2009-03-26 14:13:28Z

We will be having our annual reunion at Chestnut Ridge Park near Morgantown, WV on Sat. August 29th, 2009. Our bunch, from the William Francis DeVault line, traces back to Jacob/Mary DeVault when they came to Monongalia County around 1793.

If you're a descendant of Jacob/Mary, we'd like to hear from you. Drop me a line at ddevault@verizon.net

DeVaults of Monongalia County (early 1800's)

ddevaultWV — 2009-03-20 00:21:00Z

I have information on Jacob (1759-1825) and Mary DeVault and their six children (including Abraham and Pheby). I realize that all records show only Abraham and Pheby but I have also found Daniel, Isaac, Samuel, and Anna Catharina as well. I also have Jacob/Marys German language Bible Hymnal published in Germany in 1762. Another myth dispelled (we're not French). Many records for Jacob, Abraham, Samuel, Daniel and Isaac are under Tevault, Tewald, etc. during the early 1800's and then around 1820 start becoming more routinely "DeVault". The word is that Jacob and his family moved to Monongalia County in the 1790's, however no records are found in the court house until 1803.

Anyway - I'm writing this in the hopes that I can find new information from folks such as yourself. If you've seen "The DeVaults of Kelso Ridge" that's something I put out around 1995 or so. Alot of new information since then. There's a William Devault (born in the early 1800's) that's found in Monongalia County that I can't tie in just yet - but if he's in Monongalia County - I'm sure he's related. The same goes for Hannah DeVault and Rachael DeVault (found in documents in the 1830-1860 range). I have information on who they married, but nothing on who their parents were. Drop me a line if you have info or want some info.

Re: Jacob DeVault (1759 - 1827)

kinserg — 2009-03-07 21:17:53Z

There are at least seven Devault/Tevaults living in western Virginia, Frederick County, during the mid 1700's, Andrew, b~1746, Daniel b~1748, Nicholas b~1750-55, Michael b~?, John b~1758, John Jr. (but early enough to be of taxpaying age by 1781-82) and Jane b~1754. Records are later found in Hampshire County formed in 1754, and Hardy, Grant and Berkeley Counties that were formed from Frederick County, Virginia. Because of the close birth dates of Jacob, Andrew, Daniel, Nicholas, John and Jane, I am proposing that these six were siblings or related in some way, and am treating them as such in this document. I have also placed Michael in this category, although there is a general lack of information about him. There is also a Henry Devault floating around in this area for which I have found no substantive information. Thus, the first generation or Parental Generation=P will be unknown for the time being, and the Second Generation=F1 (First Filial Generation) will consist of Jacob, Andrew, Daniel, Nicholas, John, Jane and Michael DEVAULT (however it is spelled). The others will remain a mystery until more can be determined about them.

Re: Philip DeVAULT b.1908 Ohio

sherman1918 — 2008-09-08 19:06:52Z

My great uncle was Philip DeVault born 1908 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio.

Re: Henry DEVAULT m. Eunice BAIRD bef 1852, in TN

spookyspirit52 — 2008-07-18 14:51:46Z

Lucy,
Lydia Davault is my g-grandmother. I would love to hear from you as I have no info on her line backwards.
spookyspirit52@sbcglobal.net
Mary T.

Re: William Thomas DeVAULT, from Tenn.

spookyspirit52 — 2008-07-18 14:42:24Z

Hi,
My Devault line is from somewhere in Tenn, and moved to Okla. Some names are Henry, who I think came from Tenn, his son, Joshua who married Belle Baily. Joshua's sister is my ggrandmother. I would LOVE to hear from you as I have very little info on them.
spookyspirit52@sbcglobal.net
Mary T.

Re: William Thomas DEVAULT m. Ada Lee BURNS

spookyspirit52 — 2008-07-18 14:35:33Z

Sherry,
My DeVault line is from Tenn, but don't know from what area. His name is Henry and was married to Eunice McDonald (Baird?)second marriage, I believe. Henry's son, Jacob, who married Belle Baily. Henry's sister, Lydia, is my ggrandmother.
I wouls LOVE to hear from you as I have very little info on them.
spookyspirit52@sbcglobal.net
Mary T.

Re: Ray DEVAULT m. Olive FREEMAN 1914, Oklahoma

spookyspirit52 — 2008-07-18 14:26:14Z

Serena,
I sure hope you get this. Ray DeVault's father, Joshua, is my gggrandmother's brother. I have very little info on them and would LOVE to hear from you. I have a family picture of Joshua's family, with Ray maybe a teenager.
My direct email is spookyspirit52@sbcglobal.net. Put "devault" on info line so I don't delete you.
Mary T.

Re: Parents of Williams DeVAULT and Birdie DeVAULT BURLISON

heathercooley33 — 2008-06-26 04:17:48Z

Its only been eight years since your post and I'm hoping you are still a member...I too am looking to complete this branch in my tree. Have you learned anything new?
Heather

Rosana DeVault

jeanneflowers — 2008-03-09 22:31:27Z

Looking for parents of Rosana DeVault, married William R. Flowers Monongalia Co., VA, about 1830.

Catherine DeVAULT b.abt.1801 and Samuel LATTURE - Sullivan County, Tennessee

TheresaRGriffiths — 2008-02-25 02:27:55Z

Anyone have their line? I would like to have info on all their children.

Thank You,

Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com

Re: Neil/Cornelius DEVAULT m. Rosella SWISHER, of Marion Co. WV

KathleenRizer21 — 2008-02-23 23:31:00Z

Thank you for your help. I have a birth date of 24 Feb 1873 for 'Neil' DeVault; also have birth and death dates and spouses for most children. If you would like, please contact me at RizerK@sbcglobal.net

Lost relatives

StephenDeVault — 2008-02-13 16:05:31Z

I am looking for my father's half brothers and half sister. I know that my grandfather Cecil Delmar DeVault (1923-1984) married a woman by the name of Marilyn and had three children together (Kevin, Darlene, and Marty). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Stephen DeVault

Jacob DeVault (1759 - 1827)

2006-10-01 02:44:55Z

Looking for any information on Jacob DeVault Born 14 OCT 1759 - 20 AUG 1827, My Geaneology stops here, I need help. From W.V. we think he was born in Va ? TN ? Please contact me.

Re: Daniel DEVAULT m. Keziah GREEN

2006-05-08 14:00:07Z

Thank you for your in-depth and useful information.

Some of it I had but you helped fill in some details.
FYI: I am presently researching Daniel. I had the Robert Green book which gave me some leads and I went to the Wayne County OH library. There I found a will abstract for Daniel using the older spelling of "Dewalt" and listing Keziah as his wife and son John as executor. All the other children except for Rolley are listed in the will. We know that Rolley went to Indiana in the 1840's with the Green's, Hartsocks, and allied families but prior he lived in Licking County OH area. I have been to Jeromesville OH where John and Elizabeth are burried and took some pictures of tombstones. This took some figuring because as of about 1846, Jackson township was no longer part of Wayne County OH but became part of Ashland County. I know that Robert Green states that he presumes that Keziah died before the journey to Ohio; however, she is listed in the abstract as wife in Daniel's will, and on the 1820 census, Daniel "Dewalt" (listed near John Dewalt and William Dewalt) is reported having a female 45 plus living with him and he is reported as the male in the 45 and over heading. I will be attempting to see if the Wayne County Court Records are available in the near future in hopes of getting more then just an abstract but based on the abstract and the 1820 census, I am leaning toward the concept that Keziah was not deceased in Virginia. If you are interested, when or if i get the will, I can send a copy of it or the transcription (keeping fingers crossed). If you would like a copy of the transcription of the abstract, let me know. The 1820 census source was "DEWALT, DANIEL, OHIO , WAYNE, JACKSON, Series: M33 Roll: 93 Page: 140."

Dale

Re: Ralph DEVAULT m. Rhettie Florence LANE, Ohio

2006-04-19 23:59:55Z

Esther, I hope this gets through to you because your email address is getting kicked back. We are connected and I'd love to share info. Let me know best way to contact you!

Re: Idela (Della) DeVAULT 1881-1975 m. James Calvin COLLINS

2005-12-11 13:23:59Z

I was wondering if you are still interested in info on the Devaults, especially Idellas parents.
Linda

DeVaults in Holland?

2005-09-19 23:02:32Z

I was wondering if anyone had information on Johannes DeVault born in Holland in 1690. Do we know if the family was from Holland or from another country and settled in Holland?
Thanks!!

Re: Andrew DEVAULT/DEVOLT/TEVAULT & Elizabeth, m.1777 Frederick Co. VA

2005-08-20 20:32:38Z

Glen, if George W. Tevault married Elizabeth Henry, then who is the George Tevault named in the following Hardy Co. deed? "Hardy Co., VA Deed Bk 3, pp 133-135, dated 8 Sept 1794 (copy in my file) indicates Mary Ann Orton as widow of Robert and the following as children and their spouses: Edward Orton; Isaac and Elizabeth Minor; George and Mary Tevault; Richard Orton; Ann Orton; William Orton." Are there two George Tevaults, did one George Tevault have two wives, or what? I'm confused but that's not unusual.. Mary Louise

Re: Nicholas DEVAULT m. Elizabeth STRADER, from VA

2005-08-08 13:28:13Z

My wife not related to DEVAULT, but related to Lemuel's 2nd wife Mary McCLURE through her brother John Dunn McCLURE.

McCLURE family: McClures of Ireland.
#1. Lawrence Scott McCLURE b 19 Aug 1783 d 4 Aug 1852 md 6 Jul 1802 Elizabeth DUNN b 24 Feb 1783 d Oct 1848 (Lawrence on 1840 Ross Co. OH. p 337)
Children:
*1. John Dunn McCLURE b Ireland 1 Jun 1803 d 1 Dec 1856 md 3 Nov 1829 KY Agnes Haley TODD b 20 Feb 1813 d 20 Jan 1894 (see TODD) Agnes prob. died in Franklin Co. KY
*2. Mary Smith McCLURE b Ireland 5 Nov 1803 d 3 Dec 1892 OH. md 23 May 1826 Ross Co. OH. Lemuel DEVAULT b 30 Jun 1792 Hampshire Co VA. [WV][ d 1830 Lemuel was killed on cattle drive from Ross Co. OH. to Va.]
3. Margaret K. McCLURE b Ireland 9 Oct 1808 ??md 3 Feb 1824 John WATSON
4. Thomas McCLURE b 22 Dec 1810 d shipboard Sep 1811 family came to America abt 1811
5. Eliza Jane McCLURE b Ohio 24 Jan 1814
6. Thomas S. McCLURE b Ohio 21 Apr 1816
7. Sarah S. McCLURE b Ohio 15 Mar 1818
* 8. James L. McCLURE b Ohio 25 Sep 1820 md bef 1855, Emma J. ???
9. Ann Isabella McCLURE b Ohio 11 Jul 1824

Re: The DeVault families

kinserg — 2007-07-21 21:37:36Z

There are at least two major Devault families out there and I suspect several others. One is a Va family with about 7 siblings in the mid 1700s. I can give you more on this family. They moved from VA to Ohio and Indiana among other locations. The other is a family first found in PA which moved through MD to Tenn. This family was quite distinct and is also very traceable. I would be interested in finding out more about your family. Your idea is fine and is certainly one way of putting things together. Please contact me at kinserg @frontiernet.net. Glenn

Re: Nicholas DEVAULT m. Elizabeth STRADER, from VA

kinserg — 2007-06-03 18:00:30Z

I have some information on both families that I would be willing to share. You can contact me at Kinserg @frontiernet.net Glenn

Re: Nicholas DUVAL/DEVAULT b.1799 W.VA

kinserg — 2007-04-29 16:43:35Z

Please contact me at kinserg@frontiernet.net. Perhaps I have something that will help. Glenn

Re: Jacob DeVault (1759 - 1827)

kinserg — 2007-04-29 16:41:24Z

Shannon, If your Jacob Devault came from VA during that time period, he probably either lived in Monongalia County or more likely Orange Co-Frederick Co-Hampshire/Hardy County. I list these together because there was a division of Orange Co that over time ended up with Hampshire and Hardy Counties. I suspect that is where he came from. That is the set I am following. Glenn

Re: Nicholas DEVAULT m. Elizabeth STRADER, from VA

dpatters — 2007-06-03 02:37:00Z

My wife is descendent of Nicholas & Elizabeth's son Jasper. I have some information on Jasper and his son Strauder, who visited California in the 1849 gold rush and was an influential pioneer in easter Iowa.

Re: Nicholas DUVAL/DEVAULT b.1799 W.VA

mlizlamb — 2006-01-22 19:29:41Z

My gg grandfather was Nicholas Devault, b 1800 Ohio, married to Lavinia Kilgore, b 1804 KY. They lived in Fayette Co., Ohio in 1842. I have information on their descendants but not on ancestors or where these Devaults were before they went to Ohio. There was another Nicholas Devault in Ross County, Ohio married to Elizabeth but I can't find a connection between the two families.

Re: Henry or Heinrich DeVault

tracydeva — 2005-12-21 00:43:43Z

William Franklin DeVault and siblings are not descendants of Henry/heinrich Dewald/DeVault and Mary Catherine Greaver. William Franklin DeVault's parents were Lilburn Jackson DeVault and Mary Ann Catron. Their connection to the descendants of Henry and Mary Catherine (Greaver) is often made due to an erroneous genealogy that was published many years ago. Unfortunately it got wide circulation before the error was corrected. I can provide you with information on the correct ancestors and some of the descendants of William Franklin DeVault and siblings. Email me at tracydeva@mindspring.com

Re: Idela (Della) DeVAULT 1881-1975 m. James Calvin COLLINS

cdfike — 2006-06-14 23:02:29Z

Idella was my Aunt Jessie Dunhams mother. She married my fathers brother.

Catherine L. DEVAULT m. Benjamin MAUGHMER 1835, Ohio

sewbetty — 2005-08-20 21:11:14Z

I am also interested in the Devault Family in Ross Co. Ohio. I am looking for a
Catherine L. Devault who married Benjamin Maughmer on 26, April 1835, she would
be my GG Grandmother. Has her name come up in your research.
Betty

Re: William DEVAULT m. Anna SELLARS

girlvol2109 — 2005-09-03 03:33:24Z

Any information on John DeVault is appreciated! Who were his parents, country of origin, etc. Thanks!
Kristie

Re: John, William & Isaac DEVAULT, from Tennessee

girlvol2109 — 2005-09-03 03:29:26Z

All I have is that William DeVault was married to Anna Sellers. Let me know if you find anything as well.
THANKS!
Kristie (descended from Horace DeVault, Cornelious DeVault, John DeVault, William and Anna, and John DeVault.)

Re: Descendents of Heinrich DEWALT/DeVAULT m. M.Catherina GREAVER

DoyleHarper51 — 2005-08-01 09:46:35Z

See my reply to message of Karyn DeVault.

Doyle Harper

Re: William F. DEVAULT b.1841 & Mary Denicy DEVAULT b.1842, Sullivan Co. Tenn.

DoyleHarper51 — 2006-01-15 07:59:17Z

I trhink you and I should compare notes. Tracy DeVault has pretty nearly convinced me that my line, as I have it, is wrong. I have my g grandfather, William Frank DeVault as being a child of Daniel and Mary Miller. He has convinced me that he is a son of Mary Roller. I have noticed your inquiries about W. F. whom I call Frank. I have quite a bit on his personal history.
Doyle Harper

The DeVault families

DoyleHarper51 — 2007-02-15 01:43:01Z

It seems that there are a number of folks who are searching for the DeVault line. But no one seems to connect with another. I think there need to be a gathering point for all DeVaults and it seems this is the place. Each of us should post our names and as much of our DeVault line as we can verify. Any intersections can then be identified. I will start with my great grandfather, William Franklin DeVault, born about 1841 and moved from Sullivan County, TN to Pulaski County Ky. He married Emily Inabnit in August of 1860. From what others have told me, the people I had for his parents are in fact not his parents. So, I need to go from there. Doyle Harper, jd.harper@montana,net

DeVault family

DoyleHarper51 — 2006-10-08 18:13:32Z

I have in my DeVault folders four versions of the lineage of the DeVaults in America. Each purports to be correct - but they differ. Which is correct or is still another version more accurate? I wish I knew. Can someone give me documentary evidence of the correct lineage> I will be forever grateful.

I can be reached at jd.harper@montana.net, 588 US Highway 89 North, Livingston, Montana 59047, 406-222-2725 or 406-223-1725 (cell)

Howard DeVault, Ida May Butcher, Marion, WV

texbevy — 2006-06-27 16:52:47Z

looking for information on this family from Fairmont area. Known children Ruby, Clarence, Wayne and Paul. Thanks, BCJacobs@att.net

Re: Florence Mabel Devault dau of Howard Ernest Devault

texbevy — 2008-01-23 05:33:40Z

There is a Madaline living with Howard and Hattie Devault in the 1930 census of Marion County West Virginia. Hattie Poe was the second wife of Howard (Edward or Erne) Devault. His first wife was Ida May Butcher whom he had several children with (Clarence, Russel Wayne, Paul E and Mildred). Ida May died in 1920. In Howard's son Paul Devault's obit it lists brothers and half sister Madeline Miller. No Florence or Mabel or last name Kyle. Hope this helps

Re: Neil/Cornelius DEVAULT m. Rosella SWISHER, of Marion Co. WV

sallygenealogy — 2008-01-31 19:10:38Z

Cornelius "Neil" Devault was born in Monogalia Co, WV in March 1872. He was the son of Charles Pinkney Devault and Louisa Fast.

He married Rose or Rosella E. or M. Swisher (b. 1871 in Monongalia Co, WV) on 23 Jun 1892.

They had eleven or twelve children: Hazel, Pearl, Alma, Mamie (or Minnie), Neva, Leroy (or Roy), Dessie, Beatrice, Yuba, Donald, Cornelius, and possibly Audie.

Rosella Devault died in 1930, and Neil Devault died in 1937.

Re: James DeVAULT m. Virginia JONES

sallygenealogy — 2008-01-31 18:59:11Z

There was also a Charles Pinkney Devault born on 12 Aug 1836 at Kelso Ridge (near Smithtown and Opekiska, VA/WV). He was the son of Abraham Devault and Mary Steel(e). Charles married Louisa Fast (b. 1837) on 18 Dec 1856 in Monogalia Co, VA/WV. They had twelve children. Louisa died on 03 Jul 1897 and Charles died on 05 Mar 1905.

There was also a Charles Pinkney Devault born in Marion Co. VA/WV on 25 Jan 1855. He died before 1890. He was the son of Edgar Jackson Devault and Helen Hannah Haun. The family also lived in Monogalia Co, VA/WV.

There was also a William Pinkney Devault who was born in Monogalia Co, WV in March 1898 and died in 1962. His parents were James William Devault and Mary Laurinda Shannon. James's parents were Charles Pinkney Devault and Louisa Fast.

Re: Devault, Deavault in Penn, Ohio, Iowa

sallygenealogy — 2008-01-31 18:37:09Z

There is a book called The Iowa Devaults which may prove helpful to you. I'm sorry I don't have any additional information on it.

Re: Jacob DeVault (1759 - 1827)

sallygenealogy — 2008-01-31 18:25:53Z

We have been looking for Jacob Devault's ancestry for twenty-five years and have yet to find anything substantial. We do, however, have a lot of information about him once he arrived at Kelso Ridge near Smithtown and Opekiska, VA (later WV). Several researchers have contributed this information. We have copied all the notes we have about Jacob Devault on our Family Tree Maker Program and have posted them below. Hope this helps. Sally and Neal

The DeVault's of Kelso Ridge 1793-1875 (written by David DeVault in 1992; we received it from Mary Jane McAllister Devault, who may have found it in the Fairmont, WV library, )

"In or about 1793, Jacob, Mary, and child made their journey west to a place referred to as Kelso Ridge, Virginia. This area is located at (near) Smithtown, West Virginia. Kelso Ridge is located close to the mouth of White Day Creek.

"Jacob DeVault was a pioneer farmer at Kelso Ridge. In 1793 when he arrived, this area was considered the frontier and was sparsely populated. Many of the people who came to this region during this time took the Morgan Trail. This migration route originated in Eastern Virginia."

Jacob and Mary "are buried together at the DeVault Cemetery (which was on Jacob's land at Kelso Ridge)."
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From Melba Zinn's notes: The Monongalia County Story by Earl L. Core, Vol. II, pp. 339-340: Jacob Devault born October 14, 1759, married Mary Steele* [should be Mary Michael] born October 3, 1758. Came to White Day before 1800. Two children: Abraham and Pheobe.

* The book gives Jacob's wife's name as Mary Steele. However, this information is in error. Mary Steele married Jacob's son, Abraham.

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Also from Melba's notes: Steele History: Mary Steele (1797-1889) daughter of John Steele (1766-1821) married Abraham Devault.

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Melba Zinn's notes state that

Jacob Devault was born in Eastern Virginia. He settled about the close of the 18th century at White Day Creek in Monongalia County, VA/WV, probably around 1794.

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July, 1996, conversation with Donna (Faulkner) Fisher in Morgantown, WV:

Donna had heard that Jacob Devault's name originally was Jacob Tewalt. She also heard that he was a French fur trader. Donna heard this years ago from Allen Kramer. Allen was the father-in-law of Donna's sister Beverly, who married Samuel Kramer. Allen Kramer was also related to Dr. S. E. B. Kramer, perhaps his son(?) .

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July, 1996, conversation with Virginia (Heston) Dunham near Smithtown, Monongalia Co, WV:

Virginia had always heard that Jacob had married an Indian girl who had wandered out of the woods. This girl took the name of "Mary Michaels." She wondered if this girl also "picked" her own birthday, since the Indians may have had a different way of recording time.

Virginia did not know for certain where Jacob had lived before he came to Monongalia Co. She always heard that he came there by wagon train from Eastern Virgina or Old Dominion. She thought he might have come from Prince William County, VA or some other county starting with Prince. She does not know what country his family came from originally.

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Typed notes from Bob Moyer (from hand-written notes of an unidentified individual) state that "Jacob Devault, grandfather, was a native Eastern Virginia born October 14, 1759 and Mary his wife born October 3, 1758."

(Other references only state that he came from eastern Virginia or Old Dominion.)

This same paper states that "Jacob Devault and his wife and children settled about the close 18 century at Mouth of White Day Creek Monongalia County of Virginia now West Virginia where he became a pioneer farmer and where he died."

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Per Wiley's History of Monongalia Co, 1883:

"Jacob Devault came from Virginia about 90 years ago [which would have been about 1793] and settled in the Clinton District. He had two children -- Abraham and Phebe (Phoebe). Abraham was in the War of 1812. He married Mary Steele after the close of that war. Nine children was (were) the result of this union -- Sarah, Oliver, Eliza, Edgar, Ashford (Ashbel), Margaret, Theophilus, C.P. and Thornton."

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Monongalia Record of the District Superior and County Courts (Vol 6, 1805-1808):

(page 262) 151-1807, Monongalia County Court. "Whereas a number of us labor under a great disadvantage for want of a mill road and for other purposes, We, the under named subscribers pray for a road from the River Road near Philip Shuttleworth's to Henry Corother's Mill on Booths Creek." Signed by Jacob Devault, James Steel, Jr. and James Steel, Sr.---among others.

September, 1996, note from Sally Eaton: A man named Jacob Tewalt is listed twice in the Monogalia Co. Court records in 1805, once in 1809 and once in 1813. We are convinced that Jacob Devault and Jacob Tewalt are the same person. Jacob signed documents using and "X" and therefore he would not have known how to spell his name. Anyone writing it down, wrote it the way they heard it.

In July, 1996, Neal and I were at the WV State Archives in Charleston and read the land tax records for Monongalia County. The first entry for Jacob is in 1811. He is shown as Jacob Tewalt and owns 100 acres of land. We didn't find entries for 1812-1814. From 1815-1823 Jacob's name appears with various spellings: Tewalt, Tevalt, Tevault,and Devault --- always with 100 acres of land at White Day (creek or P.O.?) in Monongalia County.

In 1819, Abraham Tevault is shown, owning 66 acres. In 1820 both Jacob and Abraham are shown as Devault, and their name continues to be spelled that way after that.

The land tax record book (#3) we were looking at ended with 1823, and we did not have time to go on to the next book.
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Notes from Mary Lou Eaton Berg:

Jacob DeVault and his wife and children settled about the close of the 18th century at the mouth of White Day Creek, Monongalia Co, Virginia (now West Virginia) where he became a pioneer farmer and where he died. This area is near Smithtown or Opekiska, WV.

Mary Lou Eaton Berg notes that she found no record of a Jacob Devault of Virginia serving in the Revolutionary War. She found no record of him in the rejected or suspended Revolutionary pensions and no pension record for him for active duty.

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Per the Heads of Families at the First census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Records of the State Enumerations : 1782 to 1785 Virginia

There is no Devault family listed for Monongalia Co. Also there is no listing at all for Washington Co, so we don't know if Abraham and/or Jacob Devault are there.

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Per the Index to the 1810 Census of Virginia, compiled by Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing So, Inc. 1980:

There is no Abraham Devault listed. There is a Jacob Devall listed for Washington Co (Roll #71, page 757). There is also an Isaac Devall in Brooke Co (Roll #66, page 683) and a Lewis Devall in Harrison Co (Roll # 69, page 930).

There is, however, a Jacob Tewalt listed in the 1810 census for Monongalia County. (Jacob Devault marked his will with an X. Since he was not able to sign his name, it is possible that the census taker spelled it the way it sounded to him. Devault has always sounded like a French name, but Tewalt has a much more German ring to it.)

The problem with the Jacob Tewalt listing in the 1810 census actually being Jacob Devault is that the ages of all of the family members are off by one column from what we would expect them to be. This is one of those censuses where the census taker listed the names alphabetically. It is possible that the information was gathered and that later the names were recopied under the appropriate letter of the alphabet and that the columns were marked incorrectly when they were recopied. We will never know. The other problem with Jacob Tewalt being Jacob Devault is that there is an extra girl in the family. To our knowledge, Jacob had only two children: Abraham and Phebe. Perhaps there was a daughter who died young.

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There are Tewalt's (of various spellings) listed in several Virginia sources. The most likely area to concentrate our search for the parents of Jacob Devault/Tewalt is in Hardy, Frederick, Shenandoah and Hampshire Counties. Jacob Devault is supposed to have come from eastern Virginia. These four counties had Tewalt's living in them and are on or near the Old Northwestern Turnpike which ran from Alexandria, VA through the northern part of VA, part of MD and into WV, near the southern tip of Monongalia County.

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Per 1820 Federal Census Monongalia Co, VA (M33 #142):

Jacob is shown in the 45 and over age range on this census. There were two boys 10-16 and one under 10. Jacob's wife ? is listed in the 45 and over range. There is one girl in the 16-26 range. Two people are shown as involved in agriculture.

The only two children ever listed in our records for Jacob and Mary DeVault are Abraham and Phoebe. Both of them were married by 1820. We do not know whose children are now living in Jacob's home. Perhaps they are some of his grandchildren. Their daughter Phoebe was married to David Hayhurst, about February 1817 and they had three boys by May of 1820, but their ages don't square with the census .

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Per the book "Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Monongalia, Marion and Taylor Counties, West Virginia" published in 1895 by Rush, West & Company, Philadelphia, PA.:

"Thornton H. Devault is a highly prosperous business man, and a representative citizen of Monongalia County. He resides at Smithtown, in Clinton District; is a son of Abraham and Mary (Steele) DeVault and was born September 18, 1839 on the old DeVault homestead. Jacob DeVault, grandfather, was a native of eastern Virginia; born October 14, 1759 and Mary his wife was born October 3, 1758. Jacob DeVault, his wife and children, settled about the close of the 18th century at the mouth of White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia, now West Virginia, where he became a pioneer farmer and where he died. The progeny of his marriage was (were) two children, Abraham, father, and Phoebe who became the wife of David Hayhurst and reared a large and interesting family.

"Abraham DeVault was born April 14, 1791 and died April 29, 1863 at the mouth of White Day Creek, having come there with his parents and having resided there all his life. He was a carpenter by trade, but followed farming, which was his essential business. He farmed extensively, for that day; was an old time whig, favoring high protection; and road constable for thirty years. Liberal in his support of worthy enterprises, generous and accommodating as a neighbor, he possessed, in a high degree, the admiration of all who were thrown into either business or social relations with him. On March 4, 1819, he married Mary Steel, who was born April 17, 1795 and who died June 2, 1889. She was a daughter of John Steel, a lifelong resident of Monongalia County, and who was engaged in agricultural pursuits all his life. Mr. and Mrs. DeVault's marriage was productive in the birth of eleven children. Two died in infancy. The others were Sarah A., married Alpheus Holland, who is deceased; she was born May 13, 1820, was married November 30, 1843, and now resides in Clinton District; Anna E., the wife of William Wilson, deceased, was born June 25, 1822, married April 26, 1843 and died August 24, 1851; Margaret, who was born April 22, 1824, married Barnett Stewart August 31, 1848, and died August 22, 1851; Oliver P., who was born February 22, 1826, married Mary Powell December 27, 1849, and died November 19, 1875; Edgar J., who was born March 10, 1829, married Helen Haun November 4, 1852, and died August 5, 1890; Ashbel G., who was born June 22, 1832, and who resides in Marion County, this state; was twice married; first on October 18, 1854 to Margaret Johnson and second and last to his present wife Mrs. Howell; Theophilus who was born May 24, 1834, married May Farrell, September 3, 1857, and died May 26, 1890; Charles P. was born August 12, 1836, married Louisa Fast December 18, 1856 and now resides in Clinton District; and Thornton H., the subject of this sketch.

Thornton H. DeVault was reared upon the old homestead, educated in the subscription schools and learned the shoemaker's trade which he followed for three years, after finishing the trade. In 1863 he engaged in farming near Opekiska, in Clinton District, and has since been largely interested in agricultural pursuits, principally in grazing and stock raising. In addition to this line of business, he, in 1878, engaged in merchandizing at Smithtown, and continued three years. Subsequently, in 1889, he again embarked in mercantile business, a member of the firm of F. F. Prickett and Company, general merchants of Rivesville, Marion County. Prior to 1856, he was a democrat of the Douglas type, but since that date has been identified with the republican party, in whose fortunes he takes an intelligent and lively interest. He is an official member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is now serving in the capacity of steward. On February 28, 1861, he married Malissa J. Satterfield, who was born March 13, 1844, and who died October 10, 1864. His second and last marriage was with Nancy A. Prickett, a daughter of Nathan Prickett of Marion County. They were married February 22, 1866, and are the parents of three children: Rosetta J., born November 29, 1866; Lemuel C., born July 19, 1875; and Ira G., born February 27, 1878."

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From Robert Moyer's(?) typed notes of a letter (date unknown) from Ira DeVault to "Aunt Alice Moon": Ira mentions the Wiley History of Monongalia County (1883) and also refers to a book called The Iowa DeVaults.

Jacob DeVault came from Virginia before the beginning of the Revolutionary War. [Everything else we have read states that Jacob's son Abraham was born in 1891 in Old Dominion or eastern Virginia and that he came with his parents to western Virginia about 1893, which would be after the Revolutionary War.]

Jacob settled in the Clinton District in Monongalia County, West Virginia, which at the time was August County, Virginia. He had two children: Abraham and Phebe (Phoebe). Abraham served in the War of 1812. After the close of that war, he returned and married Mary Steele. They had nine children. (See below.)

Jacob Devault, born Oct. 14, 1759 -- died Aug. 20, 1827, came from Old Virginia.

Mary Michael Devault, born Oct. 3, 1758 - died March 17, 1849. Jacob Devault married Mary Michael _____ and to this union were born two children Abraham and Phoebe.

Abraham Devault was born in Old Virginia April 14, 1791 -- died April 29, 1863. He married Mary Steele March 14, 1819. She was born April 27, 1797 -- died Jan. 2, 1889.

To this union were born nine children:
Sarah Ann b. May 13, 1820 d. Feb. 20, 1905
Analiza b. Jan. 25, 1822 d. Aug. 24, 1851
Margaret Ann b. Mar. 22, 1824 d. Aug. 29, 1851
Oliver Perry b. Feb. 22, 1826 d. Nov. 19, 1875
Edgar Jackson b. Mar. 18, 1829 d. Aug. 5, 1890
(L. A. Heston's grandfather)
Ashbel Green b. Jan. 22, 1832 d. Nov. 16, 1900
Theophelus b. May 24, 1834 d. May 26, 1890
Chas. Pinkney b. Aug. 12, 1836 d. Mar. 5, 1905
Thornton H. b. Sep. 19, 1839 d. Jan. 8, 1912

Sarah Ann Devault and Alpheurs Holland were married Nov. 30, 1843 and to this union were born seven children: Issac, James, Elmus (Neal Holland's father), Samantha, Mollie, John George and Sherman.

Analiza Devault and W. M. Wilson were married April 6, 1843 and to this union was born one child, William Columbus Quitman (Devault).

Margaret Ann Devault and Barnet Stuard or Stewart were married August 31, 1848 and to this union was born one child Mary. (Aunt Mary and Ella)

Oliver Perry Devault and Mary Powell were married Dec. 27, 1849 and to this union were born ten children: Wm Edgar, Nancy Helen, Silas D., Issac W., James, George, Lucinda, Olive, Ella, Thomas and Liza Jane.

Edgar J. Devault and Helen Haun (grandmother) were married Nov. 4, 1852 and to this union were born ten children: Mary Catherine (Grandma), Charles Pinkney, Eliza Jane (Aunt Lide), Edgar Elsworth, William Henry Lee (?), Levi Leroy, Alice Florence, Brice Lovella, Minnie Maud and Edith Rosamund.

Ashbel G. Devault and Margaret Johnson were married Oct. 19, 1854 and to this union were born seven children: Nelson, Mary Helen, Miranda, Harvey, Charley, Elmus, and James Thornton.

Charles Pinkney Devault and Louisa Fast were married Dec. 18, 1856 and to this union were born twelve children: Edgar, Sarah Ann, Warren G., Joshua, Laura, Mary, James, Lovella, Nora, Neil (Pearl Malone's father), Vallie and Lovarie.

Theophelus Devault and Helen Ferrell were married Sept. 3, 1857 (Cecil Summer? mother) and to this union were born twelve children: Columbus, Ollie, Lucy, Ida, Lee, Cora, Blake, Howard, Claude, Phoebe, Mary and Blanche.

Thornton H. Devault married Melissa Satterfield Feb. 24, 1861. One child, Melissa lived only six months.

Thornton H. Devault married Nancy Prickett (Aunt Nancy) Feb. 22, 1866 and to this union were born three children: Rosetta J., Ira G. and Lemuel C.

Thornton Devault died March 10, 1934. (Note from Sally Eaton: This date is completely inconsistent with all other information we have on Thornton Devault.)

David Hayhurst b. Sep. 23, 1794 d. July 1, 1865
Phoebe Devault Hayhurst b. Mar. 11, 1797 d. Aug. 20, 1877

David Hayhurst and Phoebe Devault were married _____ and to this union were born 14 children: Michael, Benjamin, Jacob, Mary Ann, James, Sally, Phoebe Ann, David Perry, Elizabeth, Alsinda, William Eli, Louisa and Martha.

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Notes from Robert C. Moyer, 1971:
(Remarks in parentheses are by Neal and Sally Eaton, November, 1995.)

Old DeVault Cemetery:

The cemetery was up the hollow back of Uncle Les Heston's farm (along White Day Creek, between Opekiska and Smithtown, Monongalia Co, WV).

1. Son of G.P. and L.H. (not yet identified)

2. Joshua A. Devault, born September 8, 1862, died February 6, 1884.
Twas hard indeed to part with thee
But Christ's strong arm supported me.
(son of Charles Pinkney DeVault and Louisa Fast DeVault)

One tall stone with #3 on one side and #4 on the other side:

3. William S. Wilson, died January 30, 1856 (probably was 1850)
(husband of Ann Eliza or Analiza DeVault)
Ann Eliza, wife of, died 1851
(daughter of Abraham and Mary DeVault)
Barnett Stewart, died August 24, 1851 and
(husband of Margaret Ann DeVault)
Margaret A., wife of, (no date)
(daughter of Abraham and Mary DeVault, may have died August 29, 1851, five days after her husband)

4. Abraham Devault, died April 29, 1869 (should be 1863), aged 72 years
Mary, wife of A. Devault, died January 2, 1889, aged 92 years (should be 91)

5. Two infant children of A. & M. (Abraham and Mary) Devault

6. Oliver P. Devault, died November 19, 1875, aged 49
He is not dead but sleepeth.
Boast not thyself of tomorrow
For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth
For death is everywhere.

7. E. A. W. 1851 (not yet identified)

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Lawrence Brown wrote to us that there is a Clinton District, Monongalia County booklet listing cemeteries throughout Clinton District. Abraham Devault "1791 4-29-1863 age 72" is buried in the Devault Cemetery, which is located "Smithtown, one mile west on Route 36; thence one mile south to Sanford Ferrell Farm. Not fenced; condition poor; no burial records; no longer in use. Eight or more unmarked graves."

6 October 1939, the latter date when the on site survey was made

In addition to Abraham, Mary, his wife and two infants are buried there, as well as Jacob Devault and wife Mary, Oliver P.;" Joshua, 9-8-1862 2-5-1884 s(on) C. P. & L. B. " are likewise buried there.

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LDS film #0840893 Index to Wills, Fiduciary and Estate Records Monongalia Co. VA / WV 1810-1970, (Devault's listed on pp.63-64)

See file in MSWorks: ene/momsfaml/jacob

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LDS film #0840755, Monongalia County VA / WV Will Book, Vol. 1, p. 33:

Jacob Devault's will dated 21 March 1822

See file in MSWorks: ene/momsfaml/jacob

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LDS film #0163902, Wills Monongalia County West Virginia Book A and Book 1

Testator DEVAULT, (X) Jacob

Date of Instrument March 21, 1822
Probate September, 1827

Devisees Mary Devault, wife
Abraham Devault, son
Phebe Hayhust , dau
(should be Phoebe Hayhurst)

Witnesses Thos. Ewell
Caleb Dorsey
William Holland
Exr. Abraham Devault

Book No. 1
Page No. 33

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Book: Monongalia County, West Virginia 1776-1810 compiled and indexed by Mary Davis Atkinson (975.452 D22a)

Section titled: "Monongalia County Estate Settlements -- References to Those Persons Known to Have Lived (or had descendants) in the County Before 1810"

"Note: The source used for this particular compilation should be considered of value only on the basis of clues for further examination of actual records. While, in some cases, the reference is completely correct, there are instances in which a comparison with the original has revealed errors and omissions. Not all records or references have been checked and, so, if a possible family connection is discovered, it would be advisable to order a copy of the document from the county clerk at Morgantown, West Virginia."

"DEVAULT, Jacob ---- will, 9-1827. Dev: Mary, wife; Abraham, son; Phebe Hayhurst, dau."

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Archives & Manuscripts Section
West Virginia Collection
WV University Library
Morgantown, WV

From research by Louise Morris, 712 McLane Ave., Morgantown, WV
Monongalia Co Court House, Morgantown, WV

Devault, Jacob--Will
Will Book 1, p. 33, dated 3-1-1822
Mentioned in will: wife, Mary
son, Abraham, who married Mary Steele (Vol. A, p. 26)
on March 4, 1819
daughter, Phebe, who married David Hayhurst (Vol A, p. 24)
on 2-20-1817 by Rev. Joshua Hickman
Ex. of will: Abraham Devault (son)

Recorded at court on September, 1827

Witnesses: Thomas E. Well
Caleb Dorsey
William Holland

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DEVAULT CEMETERY, Smithtown (WV), 1 mi. ?w? on Rt. 36, thence 1 mi. S. to Sanford Ferrell farm. Established about 1825 as a private burial ground; extent, 1/16 acre; no restrictions as to type and placing of markers; not fenced; not landscaped; condition, poor. Lots not marked; graves marked by monuments and field stones; lots not for sale; no burial records kept; no longer in use as a burial ground. Earliest stone dated 1825. Marked graves, 11; unmarked graves, 8 or more.
October 6, 1939

(The above description came from a list of cemeteries in the Clinton District of Monongalia County, WV, which Melba Zinn had in her records. Lawrence Brown sent us information earlier about this listing: There is a booklet called "Clinton District Cemeteries, Monongalia Co., WV" published by the Marion county Genealogical Club, Inc., Fairmont, WV, and compiled by Eleanor Youst Carter and Kathleen Mahaffey Bogdan, but without a publishing date, which contains identification of 38 cemeteries in the Clinton District. An explanatory paragraph in the booklet states, "The cemeteries were read by the WPA from 1937 to 1940. This volume contains these readings, and the directions to each were described by them, with the exception of the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, which has been updated.")

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DEVAULT FAMILY CEMETERY

One tall stone monument includes the names of

Jacob Devault, died Aug. 15, 1825, aged 67 years
Mary, wife of Jacob Devault, died May 16, 1849, aged 93 years

Abraham Devault, died Apr 29, 1863 aged 72 years
Mary, wife of A. Devault, died Jan. 2, 1889, aged 92 years

William S. Wilson, died Jan. 30, 1858 (or 1850),
37 (or 27) yrs., 3 mos., 26 (or 28) days
Ann Eliza Wilson, died Aug. 24, 1851,
aged 29 yrs., 6 mos. 23 days, wife of William

Margaret A. Stewart, died August 29, 1851,
aged 27 yrs., 5, mos., 7 days, wife of Barnett Stewart

Two infants---children of A & M Devault

Other Stones:

Oliver P. Devault, died Nov. 19, 1875, aged 49 yrs., 8 mos., 27 days
He is not dead but sleepeth,
Boast not they self of tomorrow for thou
knowest not what a day may bring forth
for death is everywhere.
Wells & Watts

E. A. W. 1851 (homemade stone)
Joshua A. Devault, born Sept. 8, 1862, died Feb. 5, 1884
H. D. (homemade stone)
M. S. (homemade stone)

The information listed above came from two sources:

1. On Sunday, July 14, 1996, Wesley "Junior" Malone and his helper Marty Shuttlesworth took
Jim, Neal, Don, Mary Lou and Sally Eaton in a 4-wheel drive pickup truck up to the Old Devault cemetery behind what used to be Uncle Les Heston's farm. Junior Malone now farms this land. When we got there, we had to climb over a wooden and barbed wire fence to get into the cemetery. We recorded whatever data we could observe.

2. Anything in italics is additional information which came from a reading taken on May 24, 1981, by Roy and Roberta Mahaffey, Karen Boore, Nellie Brown and Debbie Van Gilder. Their list appeared in the Marion County Genealogical Society publication, "Genealogy Gleanings," Vol. VII, No. 1, a copy of which we received from Melba Pender Zinn. They describe the Devault Cemetery as being on Bunner's Run, in Monongalia Co., just across the Marion Co. line near Smithtown.

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Devault, Deavault in Penn, Ohio, Iowa

carped1 — 2007-04-18 19:20:31Z

Have found Civil Was papers for Phillip B. Devault. His father may be John from Penn. Would like more information on the Devault, Deavault line.
Phillip B. Devault 1843-1895. One of two sons, Otis Eaton Deavault 1870-1855 married Florence Hutchinson 1895, Wayne Co., Iowa. Third son of five children, Gene Otis Deavault married Grace I. Hacker 1927, Los Angeles, California.

Florence Mabel Devault dau of Howard Ernest Devault

mikemcdon1 — 2006-01-11 17:01:35Z

I am looking for anyone that may know of Florence Mabel Devault, the daughter of Howard Ernest and Hattie (Poe) Devault. According to her marriage record she would have been born in 1928 and I'm only guessing in West Virginia.

I know that in 1949 she married Lawrence Henry Kyle, the son of Nettie Virginia (Darrah) and Henry K Kyle. They were married in Harrison County, West Virginia.

My wife's G Grandmother was a half sister to Nettie Darrah.

Thank you,
Mike McDonald
Michigan

Charles Chester DeVault

jwdevault — 2008-01-27 23:10:14Z

Looking for info on Charles Chester DeVault born abt 1884 in Ohio. Married Estella. Lived in Madison Co, Ohio.

In 1920 census had 4 children: Wanda, Harold, Robert and Kenneth.

Re: Ralph DEVAULT m. Rhettie Florence LANE, Ohio

estherwbull — 2006-05-25 16:05:18Z

Hi, my name is Esther R.W. Bull. my ancestors named DeVault were from the ohio area. my great grandmother's maiden name was Sarah A. DeVault. are you familiar with this side.