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Re: wilfong

jteets2 — 2009-10-13 00:15:28Z

Wow....Thanks very much for the correction. I have fixed my Benjamin and he no longer conflicts with your Benjamin Franklin Wilfong. Good work, I appreciate the help. Obviously, I needed it on this one! Thanks!

Re: wilfong

Imabonedigger — 2009-10-12 23:31:17Z

Hi John, This Benjamin Franklin Wilfong was born in Missouri, the son of George Washington Wilfong and Nancy Boswell. G.W. was the son of Jacob Shuford Wilfong and Susannah Eve Gross. They migrated from North Carolina to Missouri. Benjamin Franklin was born 9/3/1858 in Jefferson Co., Il., and died about 1925 in Wayne Co., Mo. He married Amy Elizabeth Statler, they are both buried in the Wesley-Dixon Cemetery in Hiram, Wayne Co., Mo. You can go to the Find A Grave website and see a picture of their tombstone. I believe this is the URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24...

You have this Benjamin listed as the son of Abel Morgan Wilfong and that is not correct. Abel's son was Benjamin T. Wilfong, as referenced on all of the census' that you have listed.

Benjamin Franklin and Amy Elizabeth Statler Wilfong's children are: Cleveland Henry, James Rufus, George Washington, Harriett P., Adam Jefferson, Lauretta K., and Thomas Franklin.

Ruth

Re: herchel hamton wilfong - myrtle mahala hewitt

jteets2 — 2009-09-25 22:31:20Z

1910 census
Clay, District 24, April 23, 1910, HH#117-125
Lucas, Benjamin F., 61, married 4 times, present marriage 3 years, WV VA VA
wife Sarah E., 48, married 2 times, present marriage 3 years, 3 children, 1 living, WV VA VA
step-son Wilfong, Hursel H., 18, WV WV VA

This census shows how Sarah E. "Sadie" Merrell got the name Lucs via marriage c1907. Also see http://johnteets.com.

Re: Giselle Beavers weds Wilfong

jteets2 — 2009-09-25 22:08:51Z

Marriage:
October 4, 1919 in Randolph County, West Virginia by Rev. Joseph Casper Hugglin
Boyd Wilfong, 26, Helvetia, West Virginia, b. Webster County, West Virginia
Giselle Beavers, 18, Helvetia, West Virginia, b. Tucker County, West Virginia

Re: Early Wilfongs

jteets2 — 2009-09-25 22:03:10Z

I have quite a bit of info on descendants of Johannes Wildfang. For a history written by Terence Kidd
See http://johnteets.com/wildfang.htm. See my website at http://johnteets.com for over 2500 Wilfongs.

Re: Wilfong name

jteets2 — 2009-09-25 21:59:02Z

Scott, see my website at http://johnteets.com and look up Benjamin F. Wilfong in the names list. I have his family documented there. He was born in Upshur County, WV and I have him back to Johannes Wildfang.

Re: wilfong

jteets2 — 2009-09-25 21:56:56Z

Donna, I have this family on my website at http://johnteets.com if you would like to check that out. Benjamin was the son of Abel Morgan Wilfong and he was born in Upshur County, WV. Contact me at jteets@austin.rr.com.

Would you have photos perhaps of the markes in Wesley Chapel cemetery that you could send me? Which Wilfongs are buried there? Do you know the URL of the website for Wesley Chapel?

Re: Johannes Wilfong

jteets2 — 2009-07-27 17:00:36Z

You might want to read the following on the Wilfongs (Wildfangs)...See my website writeup at
http://johnteets.com/wildfang.htm.
I have over 2500 Wilfongs on my site and willing to share. You are welcome to contact me directly at jteets@austin.rr.com.

wilfong

donnawilfong — 2009-07-26 07:13:33Z

If you want info on Benjamin, amie, rufus wilfong go to Wesley Chapel cemetery hiram missouri. The have a web site. It is were my family baried.

Re: Wilfong name

donnawilfong — 2009-07-26 06:41:24Z

I know this is an old post but I was browsing. Amie and Ben were my great great grandparents. If u reply to this I will look up more to help u but for now I can tell u for sure off the top of my head that there son rufus is and his familys graves are in harm missori. what more do u want to know. Donna.

Giselle Beavers weds Wilfong

rosesnivys4ever — 2009-06-16 22:37:40Z

Giselle Beavers Wilfong
Birth: Sep. 21, 1901
Upshur County West Virginia, USA
Death: Mar., 1987
Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia
The Wife of Boyd Wilfong m. abt. 1920.
Burial: Mount Zion Cemetery
Holly Grove, Upshur County, West Virginia

Giselle Beavers weds Wilfong

rosesnivys4ever — 2009-06-16 22:37:36Z

Re: Re:Wilfong

Sweden94 — 2009-06-05 23:54:20Z

You have to be kidding. For me to send you all Wilfong records is like asking for the moon. My grandmother was a Wilfong and I will be happy to send any reasonable request for records. Let's start with something a little more manageable.

Re: Re:Wilfong

HelenEvansStaas — 2009-06-05 23:42:05Z

Will you please send me all your records you care to share on the last name Wilfong. My husbands Grandfather married a Wilfong. The name stuck me as odd, so I decided to research. Yours is the first I have come across. I take it from your blog that you believe the name to be German, right? The family in the late 1800's into the 1900's were from Montgomery County in PA. Thanks for your response. Elen

Re: Elizabeth Wildfong

cainclan1 — 2009-03-22 07:31:04Z

Could Mary have a brother David and a sister Catherine? My records show they were born 1846/1853 and 1860 respectively, in Sanilac County. Have marriage record of Catherine saying mother John L and mother Elizabeth Strome.

Re: Alba Wilfong Goforth

Cotton_32539 — 2009-02-26 00:22:59Z

Mahate is the mother of William and Solomon, Solomon is the father of William H. There is very little info on Mahate. She married/had william and Solomon with a white man, but no one knows who, She was on Trail of Tears, also there is a daughter-don't know name-they were all on trail of tears. I have some info on Caroline McCoy. Think I have parents, but will have to find the paper. I have a copy of bible page on Wilfong. Also have death cert. on William H., he died in Canton, SD in the Hiwatha--spelling wrong-Insane Asyulum. William married Lousia McCoy

Re: Alba Wilfong Goforth

curt1130 — 2009-02-25 19:12:31Z

Alba,s parents are Tom & Mary Wilfong. William's parents are Solomon Goforth & Caroline Mccoy Goforth> I am looking for more info. on Solomon Goforth, Mahate, William H. Goforth, and Caroline McCoy Goforth.

Re: herchel hamton wilfong - myrtle mahala hewitt

wsmith9990 — 2009-01-18 09:55:18Z

Hi My name is William Smith Jr. my mother is Ruby Smith (Wilfong) your grandfathers sister so I guess that makes us somehow related at any rate I would love to talk to you wsmith9990@aol.com

Re: The wilfong family USA

33nmi — 2007-09-29 02:15:59Z

Please give me a few deaails of what pictures you are looking for. Norinr

Jessie Roy Wilfong

jcbarber111 — 2008-07-03 17:22:37Z

I am looking for the wilfongs that live somewhere in Cananda. Jessie Roy Wilfong was my grandfather, my mom Melba Dolois Wilfong is his daughter. We are the Wilfong's from the Texas Panhandle. She used to be in touch with someone there in Canada on the wilfong family. But she no longer remembers how or who they were, she is getting on up in her years. If anyone has any information please let me know.

Re: WV Wilfongs

Rhons44 — 2007-09-02 20:10:20Z

I don't know if there is a Weese in our line. I've never heard the name before. I haven't studied the Wilfong name much other than knowing that Sarah Lucinda Wilfong married my Great Grandfather, George Franklin DAY. And that Sarah's parents were John & Leticia Wilfong

Re: Re:Wilfong

shaunarb — 2008-04-09 03:07:30Z

Sorry...
"Wildfang was the original spelling in the baptismal book of the Reformed church in Oberlustadt for Johannes Sebastian. I have looked at the original book in archives in Speyer, Germany in July this past summer. I have digital photo copies of the page if you are interested."

Thanks! :o)
Shauna

Re: Re:Wilfong

shaunarb — 2008-04-07 02:50:37Z

Hi, I was wondering if it would still possible to get a digital photo copy of the record? Thanks! :o)

Re: Wildfang

shaunarb — 2008-04-11 13:13:09Z

Thank you sooo much! This is great! I appreciate your time! :o)

Shauna

Re: Re:Wilfong

shaunarb — 2008-04-11 01:06:01Z

Thank you so much! :o)

Re: Lewis Wilfong and wife Fountie Wilfong had land in Myrtle Creek, OR

sweetbitter1942 — 2008-06-16 23:31:42Z

Lewis Wilfong is the son of John C. and Anna Caroline Hamilton Wilfong. He was born Jan. 14, 1880in Bath County, VA. He was married to Ida Emma Brown AKA Fountie. He died Jan. 10, 1954 in Myrtle Creek, OR. That is all I know of him.

Re: Luzetta/Luzatta/Luzatla Wilfong, Highland County VA

sweetbitter1942 — 2008-06-16 23:11:16Z

Luzetta Wallace Wilfong is the sone of John C. and Anna Caroline Hamilton Wilfong. Luzetta was born Feb. 20, 1878. He is the brother of my grandmother Mary Myrtle Wilfong Elllis.

Martha Wilfong d/o Benjamin Ontario, Canada

isberg48 — 2007-09-09 01:00:30Z

Martha Wilfong age 20 d/o Benjamin Wilfong and Mary (Polly) Caroline Hammacher (Haymaker) listed on 1851 Census for Easthope Township, Perth Co, Ontario. (Siblings were Daniel, Eliza (married Daniel Rody or Grody), Jacob, Aaron, Mary, Samuel and Caroline. Per Waterloo County records there was a Veronica - possibly that is Martha since Veronica is not listed in 1851 census and Martha is not listed in Waterloo County listing.

According to 2 marriage certificates for Albert Benmark (born 4/18/1854 - Easthope Twp, Perth Co, Ontario) his mother was Martha Wilfong. (Father was Charles Benmark). Albert has been listed as Denmark on at least one record.

Looking for information about Martha i.e. death, remarriage, other children etc. According to family history in abt 1881 Albert was living in Fordwich, Howich Twp. with children from his first marriage (George and Anna) and his half siblings - unknown last name - William, Chris, Seynert (sp?) and Magie (Maggie?). Albert's second marriage was to Elizabeth Simmons d/o John Simmons and Melissa Healy - Drayton Ontario.

In 1890 Albert, Elizabeth, their children and Anna from first marriage moved to Michigan. I know all the players at that point forward.

Half siblings may have been children from a remarriage of Charles or Martha. If you have any information about Martha or Charles this may help sort things out.

Thank you.

Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

Re: The wilfong family USA

wilfongk — 2007-10-30 20:25:23Z

My parents were Stanley & Mary (Runner) Wilfong
Grandparents Forrest Henry & Vera (Larson) Wilfong
GGParents Andrew Jackson Wilfong & Bertha Van Haitsma
GGGParents David Wesley & Mary Alice Hesser.

I was born in Iowa as were most of the above. I am very interested in recieving and sharing information with you.

Kris Wilfong

wilfongk@yahoo.com

Ann Kenny

kitfaulkner — 2008-01-29 06:19:09Z

Hi My name is Kit Faulkner and I am looking for more information on the Andrew Faulkner and Ann Kenny line. Will you write me I have some questions. kitster_us@yahoo.com

Thank you, Kit Faulkner

Re: Re:Wilfong

tlfreeeman — 2008-12-16 16:30:47Z

Elizabeth Wilfong was born 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC and married William Bandy. Her parents are George Wilfong and Catherine Shuford. I have George's parents as Jacob Wilfong and Elizabeth Jacobs. William Bandy and Elizabeth Wilfong had a daughter Susan Mahala Bandy, b. in 1834 and married Benjamin Hawkins Ballard. They had six children, one of which was my great grandmother Dovey Ballard. I am picky about my files and try not to put too much undocumented information on it. I have George Micheal Wilfong as Jacob's father, but I have seen conflicting information in many trees and am looking for help. Thank you.

Re: Re:Wilfong

tlfreeeman — 2008-12-15 12:57:32Z

I found a post that you made in 2002. I am a descendent of Elizabeth Wilfong who married a Bandy. I would be interested in the documentation you mentioned in your post. I just got into this line after looking for almost 10 years for my great-grandmother Dovey Ballard, who was Elizabeth's daughter and finally am making some headway. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Teresa Freeman
Galveston, IN

Surname Wilfong: Albert Wilfong + Dotha E. Johnson

rosesnivys4ever — 2008-08-28 06:56:04Z

Norma Jean Wilfong - Child
Single, White Female.
Born August 11, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV.
Died March 28, 1945 in Wood county, wv.
COD Endocarditis
Age 8 years, 7 months and 17 days old.
Father Albert Wilfong
Mother Dotha E. Johnson
Informant is Mrs. W. L. Staits of 901 River Road Parkersburg, WV.
Burial in Mt. Olive cem. in Parkersburg, WV. on March 31, 1945

Re: WV Wilfongs

SuziPardee28 — 2007-09-02 19:01:15Z

Would this be the Day family who has a preacher at Sago church named Weese? I can possibly help with some of the history. Contact me if you need more

Re: herchel hamton wilfong - myrtle mahala hewitt

sherry2short — 2008-07-24 20:57:34Z

Hello my name is Sherry Wilfong Coulter. My Grand father's name is Henry Lee Wilfong of Harrison County WV.His parents names are Herschel Hampton Wilfong and Myrtle Mahala Hewitt of Harrison County.
Herschel's parents names are Henry Lee Wilfong they called him "Jeff" and mothers name was Sadie Lucas Wilfong. Myrtle had a sister by the name of Nelly Stohls of Parkersburg not for certain what her parents names was on the Lucas Side.
Hope this helps.

Sherry Coulter Wilfong

Re: Re:Wilfong

Hal_Bern — 2008-04-10 20:03:15Z

Shauna

It may take me a while to get it from down stairs, but you will get a copy.

Hal

Wildfang

Hal_Bern — 2008-04-11 02:39:49Z

Here is a copy of the birth of Johannes Sebastian Wildfang who was born 16 Nov 1732 in Oberlustadt, Rheinland Pfalz (Germany). His parents are Johannes Wildfang and Maria Elizabeth. That was where they left from to come to Philadelphia. They already had Georg Michael when Johannes Sebastian was born.

I looked at the original record in Germany. There is no indication where they came to Oberlustadt from. I believe they may have come from Switzerland, but that is just a guess.

Re: Re:Wilfong

Hal_Bern — 2008-04-07 03:11:14Z

I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. What is it that you want a photo copy of?

Re: Jessie Roy Wilfong

Imabonedigger — 2008-10-28 00:29:20Z

I have some information on Jessie Roy Wilfong which I obtained from a book entitled The Wildfang Family of North America by Terrence Kidd. I will be happy to share what I have with you. I show that he married Mamie Spain and they had 9 children. What type of information are you looking for? You descend from Johannes Wildfang who arrived on the English ship the St. Andrew, took the "Oath of Allegiance" at the Courthouse in Philadelphia on September 12, 1734. He was from the Palatiante Section of Germany and sailed from Rotterdam in Holland.

Re: The wilfong family USA

Awilkenwa — 2007-09-07 04:48:23Z

Norine,

My grandfather is William Austin Wilfong and his father is David Wesley Wilfong. I would love to have some pictures of this family.

Ann Wilfong
Kennewick, WA.

R. D. Wilfong killed in a runaway

maryachtrh — 2008-02-06 20:50:20Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 7 April 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

R. D. Wilfong, a farmer living near Tecumseh, was killed in a runaway last Friday.

Re: Re:Wilfong

Sweden94 — 2008-12-15 20:56:59Z

I am unable to identify the time period you speak of in your message. What is Elizabeth's DOB?

Re: Re:Wilfong

Sweden94 — 2008-12-16 19:21:20Z

Your Elizabeth was from the NC branch of the Wilfong family. I have no NC Wilfongs in my ancestry.

I have not been able to establish a connection between the two branches. Sorry.

Hal

Re: herchel hamton wilfong - myrtle mahala hewitt

jteets2 — 2009-01-12 22:47:37Z

Hi Sherry!

Thanks so much for this information, it was very helpful! I can now connect Herschel Hampton Wilfong to the rest of the Wilfong line thanks to you. Of course there are always more things to do! Now I can look for the wife of Henry Lee Wilfong and the parents of Sadie Lucas. Sorry for the delayed response to your post.

I see the following that states that Herschel's parents were Henry Lee Wilfong and Sarah Merrell....Sarah Merrell???? Do you know anything about that? I'm assuming that Sarah Marrell and Sarah E. "Sadie" Lucas are the same person...any thoughts on that?

Name: Hershell Hampton Wilfong
Death date: 12 May 1964
Death place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia
Gender: Male
Age at death: 72 years
Birth date: 1892
Birth place:
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name: Henry Lee Wilfong
Father birth place:
Mother name: Sarah Merrell
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Street address:
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Film number: 834820
Digital GS number: 4229122
Image number: 203
Reference number: ln 7
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970

You can see my Wilfongs at http://johnteets.com.

Thanks!

Re: More info on Wilfong family

jteets2 — 2007-08-28 18:02:16Z

1910?? Notice that he is stated as "adopted", and also that the name Ida appears (was on WWI Draft Registration); so that indicates that his ADOPTED parents are David and Ida Gassaway...
1910 United States Federal Census
about James Gassaway
Name: James Gassaway
Age in 1910: 11
Estimated birth year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Adopted Son
Father's Birth Place: United States of America
Mother's Birth Place: United States of America
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 8, Hamilton, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
David Gassaway 46
Ida Gassaway 36
James Gassaway 11

Re: WV Wilfongs

jteets2 — 2007-09-03 14:24:30Z

Hi, I have information on this family and many other WV Wilfongs on my web site at http://johnteets.com. George Franklin Day and Sarah Lucinda Wilfong had 11 children. On web site, go to Surnames, and find George Franklin Day and you will see the details. Contact me if interested in more at jteets@austin.rr.com.

Re: Wilfongs of WV

jteets2 — 2007-09-03 14:18:36Z

Hi, I have information on this family and many other WV Wilfongs on my web site at http://johnteets.com. Mary Margaret Wilfong was born Oct 17, 1846 and died in 1913 in Upshur County. She had 11 children and the details are on the web site. Just go to Surnames and look her name up. Contact me if interested in more at jteets@austin.rr.com

herchel hamton wilfong - myrtle mahala hewitt

jteets2 — 2008-02-11 21:52:47Z

Looking for parents of Herchel Hamton Wilfong, b. 6/23/1891 in "Glover's Gap" or Rivesville, Harrison County, WV, d. May 1964 in WV. He registered for WWI/WWII. Does anyone have Harrison County birth records for 1891 and could look up parents????
See my Wilfongs at http://johnteets.com.

Re: Luzetta/Luzatta/Luzatla Wilfong, Highland County VA

bkins68612 — 2008-09-17 19:36:31Z

Son of John C. WILFONG b. 6 Mar 1844 Pendleton Co, VA d. 12 Aug 1928 Williamsburg, Greenbriar, WV m. Annie Caroline Hamilton b. 13 Sep 1853 WV d. 5 Mar 1925 Greenbrier Co, WV caused by a burn m. 13 Oct 1870.

1880 Census: Blue Grass, Highland, VA:
John WILFONG Self 36 VA Farmer VA ---
Annie C. WILFONG Wife 27 VA Keeping House VA ---
Sarah E. WILFONG Dau 8 VA VA ---
Sabina H. WILFONG Dau 7 VA VA ---
Ami WILFONG Son 6 VA VA ---
Kenny WILFONG Son 5 VA

1900 Census: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, WV:
John Willfong Mar 1844 56 m.30yrs Farmer VA
Annie C. Willfong Wife Oct 1852 47 10births 10living WV
Lillie Willfong Dau Apr 1879 21 VA
Lewis Willfong Son Mar 1881 19 VA
Bettie R. Willfong Dau Sep 1884 15 VA
Mary M. Willfong Dau Apr 1886 14 VA

1920 Census: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, WV:
Alex L. Tharp 40 Farmer WV
Lillie L. Tharp Wife 40 WV
Iva C. Tharp Dau 13 WV
Nannie E. Tharp Dau 11 WV
John Wilfong Flaw 75 WV
Annie C. Wilfong Mlaw 65 WV

Luzetta Wallace Wilfong b. 20 Feb 1878 Highland Co, WV m. Cora Marvin Walton b. 1877 WV d. 15 Feb 1948 m. 6 Apr 1898 Green Co, VA. 1910(4births 4living), 1918, 1920 Falling Spring, Greenbrier, WV.

Children:
1. Vicie Vanburen Wilfong b. 9 Jan 1899 Greenbrier Co, WV d. May 1973 Morgantown, Monongalia, WV m. William "Bill" M. Southard b. 4 Feb 1898 VA m. 1918; 1930 Star, Mongolia, WV,

2. Pearl Neta Wilfong b. 4 Nov 1900 Greenbrier Co, WV d. Aug 1992 MD m. Walter Scott Fadeley b. 5 Jan 1898 MD d. Sep 1973 Havre de Grace, Harford, MD,

3. Ernest C. Wilfong b. 22 Sep 1903 Greenbrier Co, WV d. Feb 1976 Havre de Grace, Harford, MD m. Helen Russell b. 11 Feb 1903 d. Feb 1975 Havre De Grace, Harford, MD,

4. Blanche Malissa Wilfong b. 8 Sep 1906 Greenbrier Co, WV d. May 1984 Havre De Grace, Harford, MD m. Walter F. Scott b. 6 Oct 1904 Washington, DC d. Jun 1970 Aberdeen, Harford, MD m. 1927 MD; 1930 Havre de Grace, Harford, MD,

5. Leslie B. Wilfong b. 8 Aug 1914 Greenbrier Co, WV d. 9 May 1996 Tampa, Hillsborough, FL m. Catherine. Child: Theodor D. b. & d. 23 Aug 1940 Greenbier Co, WV from asphyxia. Leslie Wilfong remarried Dorothy Berkentine,

6. Opal Madeline Wilfong b. 23 Jun 1916 Greenbrier Co, WV d. 27 Nov 1999 Baltimore, Baltimore, MD m. Frank Draper b. 26 Aug 1916 Harford Co, MD d. Feb 1984 Baltimore, Baltimore, MD.

Re: Hattie Wilfong

Wilfong7 — 2008-11-19 05:52:12Z

She is my Great Grandmother who passed away over 10 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio......