CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 was born on 8 May 1839 in VA. He died on 26 Sep 1922 in most likely in WV. He married MALINDA A. HUNTER about 1861 in most likely in WV.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN:
Charles married Malinda Hunter. She was born 30 Jan 1842 and died 17 Jan 1902.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1850 & 1860 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, JOHN ALBAREEN MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1870 - PAWPAW, MARION CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, CHARLES N., age 31, farmer
__________, Malinda, age 25, keeping house
__________, (illegible), age 8, male
__________, Alice R., age 7
__________, Sarah E., age 5
__________, Elizabeth F., age 2NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Though the male age 8's name is illegible, he is most likely Frank Merrifield.
Next door is Charles' uncle, Calvin Merrifield, brother of John Albareen, Charles' father. Also, in the 1880 census, son's name is Frank, age 18. Elizabeth F. is recorded as Florence E.
1880 - FAIRMONT, MARION CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, WILSON<sic>, age 41, farmer, b. VA; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Malinda A., age 34, wife, keeping house, b. VA; Fa b. PA; Mo b. VA
__________, Frank, age 18, son, at home, b. VA; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Alice R., age 16, daughter, at home; b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Sarah E., age 13 daughter, at home, b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. Va
__________, Florence E., age 11, daughter, at home, b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Ida O., age 5, daughter, b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Martha A., age 4, daughter, b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Stella, age 2, daughter, b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VA
__________, Essa J., age 1, daughter, b. WV; Fa b. VA; Mo b. VANOTE: Though recorded as Wilson Merrifield, this is obviously Charles Nelson Merrifield and his family.
Next door is Levi Hunter & wife Elizabeth, both age 61. Possibly they are the parents of Charles' wife, Malinda.
1900 - FAIRMONT, MARION CO., WV
MERIFIELD, CHARLES, head, b. May 1881(?), age 61, married 39 years, b. WV; occ: farmer
_________, Malinda A., wife, b. Jan 1842, age 58, married 39 years; 10 chilren born/9 living; b. WV
_________, Anna, daughter, b. Jul 1873; age 26; single, b. WV
_________, Stella R., daughter, b. Jul 1870, age 27, single, b. WV
_________, Essa J., daughter, b. May 1879, age 21, single, b. WV
_________, Gordon G., son, b. Oct 1881, age 18, single, b. WV; occ: farm laborer
_________, Charles C., son, b. Jan 1884, age 16, single, b. WVNOTES: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Charles' date of birth is clearly incorrect though his age is recorded correctly. I have found no record of a son, Charles. Daughters Anna, Stella R. and Essa J.'s years of birth and ages seems to switched around.
Mother, Elizabeth, age 93, is living next door.
1910 - FAIRMONT, MARION CO., WV
Dwelling 43 on Fairview PikeMERRIFIELD, CHARLES, head, age 70, widowed, b. WV; Fa b. WV; Mo b. WV; farmer/own farm
Anderson (crossed out), Annie, daughter, age 30, widow; 2 children born, 2 surviving; no occ.
__________, Gordon, son, age 27, divorced; coal digger/coal mine; b. WV
Anderson, Frank, grandson, age 7; b. WV
__________, Mabel, granddaughter, age 7, b. WVNOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004
Annie and Gordon were born after the 1880 census, and it appears that Annie's son and daughter, Frank and Mabel, were twins.
1920 - FAIRMONT DISTRICT, MARION CO., WV
MERIFIELD, C.N., head, age 61(?), widowed, b. WV; occ: none
Anderson__, Annie, daughter, age 40, widow, b. WV; occ: none
Merrifield__, Chas., son, age 36, single, b. WV; occ: coal miner/coal company
__________, Bennett, grandson, age 3, b. WV
__________, Ward(?), grandson, age 8, b. WV
Anderson__, Frank, grandson, age 17, b. WV
__________ , Frances, granddaughter, age 17, b. WVNOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
1. Though Charles' age is recorded as 61, this is obviously in error since he was 70 in the 1910 census and would've been 81 in 1920. He died in 1922.
2. The son, Charles, again appears now age 36 and single.
3. Two grandsons with the Merrifield surname but no indication whose children they are. It is possible they are son Charles' children.
4. Daughter Annie's children are recorded as Frank and Frances not Frank and Mabel as in the 1910 census but it is obvious they were twins and now both age 17.
FURTHER NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Jan 2005]
Based upon a 1930 census for son, Charles, Charles Nelson's grandsons, Bennett & Ward, are Charles' sons.
MALINDA A. HUNTER 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 30 Jan 1842 in VA. She died on 20 Jan 1902 in most likely in WV. She married CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD about 1861 in most likely in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1870, 1880, 1900 - SEE NOTES FOR HUSBAND, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
They had the following children:
M i FRANK MERRIFIELD 1, 2 was born in 1862 in VA. He died after 1880.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1870 & 1880 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F ii ALICE R. MERRIFIELD 1, 2 was born in 1864 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1870 & 1880 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F iii SARAH E. MERRIFIELD 1, 2 was born in 1867 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1870 & 1880 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F iv FLORENCE E. MERRIFIELD 1, 2 was born in 1869 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1870 & 1880 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F v IDA O. MERRIFIELD 1, 2 was born in 1874 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
SPOUSE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Apr 2007]
Ida Merrifield is recorded in the West Virginia Marriage Records, 1863-1900 database on Ancestry.com as having married William F. Thomas 31 Oct 1895 in Marion Co., WV.F vi MARTHA A. MERRIFIELD 1 was born in 1876 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F vii STELLA MERRIFIELD 1 was born in 1878 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 & 1900 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F viii ESSA J. MERRIFIELD 1 was born in 1879 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 & 1900 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F ix ANNIE MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3 was born after 9 Jun 1880 in WV. She died after 1920.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900, 1910 & 1920 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.M x GORDON MERRIFIELD 1, 2 was born in 1883 in WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880, 1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.M xi CHARLES C. MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3 was born in Jan 1884 in most likely Marion Co., WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1920 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, CHARLES NELSON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1930 - FAIRMONT MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, MARION CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, CHARLES C., head, age 39, married@29, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: painter/house
__________ , Ward, son, age 19, single, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: none
__________ , F. Bennett, age 13, single, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: none
NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Jan 2005]
Name of wife is unknown.
ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 was born on 28 Feb 1859 in Pricetown, Wetzel Co., VA. He died on 7 May 1955 in Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV. He was buried on 10 May 1955 in Wyatt 1.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV. He married MINERVA ELLEN FLOWERS on 24 Sep 1883 in Wetzel Co., WV.
BIRTH-PARENTS-SPOUSE-CHILDREN-DEATH: [Information from Jan Gesas Hornick's WorldConnect database.]
On 16 Nov 2000, great great grand daughter Patricia Doverspike Lamb, Freedom-One@webtv.net, reported:
"The correct name is Ellery Newton Merrifield born February 28 1859, Wetzel, West Virginia. He died May 7, 1955, buried; May 10 1955 Wyatt 1.O.O.F Cemetery, Wyatt, Harrison Co., West Virginia.
His first wife was Fannie Effie. He married My G G Grandmother Minerva Ellen Flowers, his second wife, September 24, 1883. Mineva was born July 25, 1866 Wetzel Co., West Virginia death October 30, 1932 Worthington, Marion Co. West Virginia Burial...same as ELLERY.
She attended the Worthington Baptist Church. She was a store clerk, and Ellery was a Merchant and also was Baptist. His Father was Alberine or Albereen Merrifield."
Patricia reported "two of Ellery's children belonged to him and his first wife Fannie Effie and the others to Ellery and Minerva Flowers." Patricia obtained confirming information from Family Group Sheets prepared by Ruth Merrifield Newhouse of Fairmont, WV about 1985, apparently for the second of three "Merrifield" books found at the Marion Co. Public Library, Fairmont, WV.
MARRIAGES-CHILDREN: [Information from Jan Gesas Hornick's WorldConnect database.]
i. Ellery married Fannie Effie abt 1878 in West Virginia. Child of that marriage was Effie Merrifield b. 6 Dec 1878, probably in West Virginia.
ii. Ellery married Minerva Ellen Flowers 24 Sep 1883 in Wetzel Co., WV.
Their children are:
1. Ellery Goff Merrifield, b. 3 Mar 1884, Worthington, Marion Co., WV.
2. Mariah Belle Merrifield, b. 4 Sep 1885, Worthington, Marion Co., WV and d. 1970 in Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV.
3. Horace Lester Merrifield, b. 9 Apr 1887, probably Marion Co., WV; d. 9 Oct 1936 in Harter Hill, Marion Co., WV.
4. Gola Mae Merrifield, b. 13 Dec 1888, Smithfield, Wetzel Co., WV
5. Mac C. Merrifield, b. 16 Dec 1891, Wetzel Co., WV and died 28 Sep 1918.
6. Rosa Merrifield, b. 10 Jan 1893, probably WV.
7. Infant Merrifield, b. 19 Jan 1896 and died 19 Jan 1896.
8. Gordon Wiley Merrifield, b. 8 Jul 1897, Worthington, Marion Co., WV; d. 23 May 1970 in Fairmont, Marion Co., WV.
9. Sallie M. Merrifield, b. 29 May 1900, Worthington, Marion Co., WV and died in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.
10. Harry Ray Merrifield, b. 29 May 1900, Worthington, Marion Co., WV and died 8 Aug 1954 in Fairmont, Marion Co., WV.
11. Infant Merrifield, b. 1909, Marion Co., WV and died in 1909.CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1860, 1870 & 1880 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, JOHN ALBAREEN MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1900 - GRANT DISTRICT, WETZEL CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, NEWTON, head, b. Feb 1858, age 40, married, b. WV; occ: farmer
__________, Minerva E., wife, b. Jul l866, age 34, married@19; 10 children born/9 surviving; b. WV
__________, Elery G., son, b. Mar 1884, age 16, b. WV, occ: farm laborer
__________, Mariah B., daughter, b.Sep 1885, age 15, b. WV
__________, Horace L., son, b.Apr 1887, age 13, b. WV, occ: farm laborer
__________, Golia M., daughter, b. Dec 1888, age 12, b. WV
__________, Mac C., son, b. Dec 1891, age 9, b. WV
__________, Rosa, daughter, b. Jan 1893, age 7, b. WV
__________, Wiley G., son, b., Jul 1897, age 2-11/12, b. WV
__________, Ray, son, b. May 1900, age 1M, b. WV
__________, Fay, daughter, b. May 1900, age 1M, b. WVNOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Daughter Sallie M. is incorrectly recorded as Fay.
1910 - LINCOLN, MARION CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, NEWTON E., head, age 50, married 29 years; b. WV; occ: farmer/home farm
___________, Minerva E., wife, age 43, married 29 years, 11 children born, 9 surviving; b. WV
___________, Luster H., son, age 23, single; b. WV
___________, Goldie M., daughter, age 21, single; b. WV
___________, Mac, son, age 18, single; b. WV
___________, Rose C., daughter, age 16, single; b. WV
___________, Gordon W., son, age 13, single, b. WV
___________, Harry, son age 10, single, b. WV
___________, Sallie, daughter, age 10, single, b. WV1920 - NOT FOUND
1930 - LINCOLN, MARION CO., WV
Dwelling 184 on Harter Hill RoadMERRIFIELD, NEWT, head, age 70, married@24, b. WV, occ: farmer/truck farms
___________, Minerva, wife, age 62, married@18, b. WV
MINERVA ELLEN FLOWERS was born on 25 Jul 1866 in Sistersville, Tyler Co., WV. She died on 30 Oct 1932 in Worthington, Marion Co., WV. She was buried in Wyatt 1.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV. She married ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD on 24 Sep 1883 in Wetzel Co., WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900, 1910 & 1930 - SEE NOTES FOR HUSBAND, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
They had the following children:
M i ELLERY GOFF MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 was born on 3 Mar 1884 in Worthington, Marion Co., WV. He died on 29 Feb 1976 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV. ELLERY served in the military U.S. WW2 Draft Registration, 1942, 27 Apr 1942. He served in the military WW1 Draft Registration, 1917-1918, .
SPOUSE-CHILDREN:
Ellery Goff Merrifield married Edna G. Martin 25 Dec 1909 in Harrison Co., WV. She was born about 1888.
Children of Ellery Goff Merrifield and Edna G. Martin:
i. Seward K. Merrifield, 18 Feb 1914, probably in Harrison Co., WV
ii. Ethel Merrifield, b. 1916
iii. Alfred Merrifield, b. 1919
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 - SEE NOTE OF FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1910 - CLAY, HARRISON CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, GOFF, head, age 26, b. WV; occ: farmer/general farm equipment
__________ , Edna, wife, age 16, b. WV
1920 - CLAY, HARRISON CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, E. GOFF, head, age 35, married, b: WV
_________ , Edna L., wife, age 24, married, b: WV
_________ , Lorrene, daughter, age 8, b: WV
_________ , Warren, son, age 7, b: WV
_________ , Ethel, daughter, age 3-9/12, b: WV
_________ , Alfred E., son, age 1-6/12, b: WV
1930 - FAIRMONT, MARION CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, GOFF, head, age 46, married @26, b. WV; occ.: laborer/city laundry
__________ , Edna, wife, age 35, married @15; b. WV
__________ , Warren, son, age 17, single, b. WV
__________ , Ethel, daughter, age 14, single, b. WV
__________ , Alfred, son, age 11, single, b. WV
NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Apr 2005]
Uncertain whether Warren is Seward K. Merrifield or another son. Approximate age of Warren matches Seward.F ii MARIAH BELLE MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3 was born on 2 Sep 1885 in Worthington, Marion Co., WV.
SPOUSE:
Mariah Belle Merrifield married Thomas N. Shook. He died in 1970 in Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1910 - GRANT DISTRICT, MARION CO., WV
SHOOK, Thomas N., head, age 21, married(1) 2 yrs., b: PA, Fa & Mo b: PA, occ: fire man/steam boiler
_______, MARIAH B., wife, age 23, married(1) 2 yrs, 1 born/1 surviving, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: none
_______, Paul W., son, age 2, b: WV
1920 - 2-WD, FAIRMONT, UNION DISTRICT, MARION CO., WV
SHOOK, Thomas N., head, age 34, married, b: PA, Fa & Mo b: PA, occ: (illegible)/construction (?)
_______, BELLE, wife, age 34, married, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: none
_______, Paul, son, age 12, b: WV
_______, Lucille, daughter, age 7, b: WV
_______, Sylvia, daughter, age 5, b: WVM iii HORACE LUSTER MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 9 Apr 1887 in most likely in Marion Co., WV. He died on 9 Oct 1936 in Harter Hill, Marion Co., WV. HORACE served in the military WW1 Draft Registration, 1917-1918.
SPOUSE:
Horace Lester Merrifield married Ethel Lorraine Davis 19 Dec 1931 in Marion Co., WV
NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Per the 1920 census, Horace's first marriage was to Edna ? and they had 2 children.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - FAIRMONT DISTRICT, MARION CO., WV
Dwelling on Cliff Street
MERRIFIELD, HORACE, head, age 32, married, b. WV; occ: driller/oil fields
____________, Edna, wife, age 24, married, b. WV
____________, Eugene, son, age 6, b. WV
____________, Juanita, daughter, age 2-9/12, b. WVF iv GOLA MAE MERRIFIELD M v MAC C. MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3 was born on 16 Dec 1891 in Wetzel Co., WV. He died on 28 Sep 1918. The cause of death was mortally wounded in combat. MAC served in the military World War I.
SPOUSE:
Mac C. Merrifield married Fara Gladys Martin 17 May 1917 in Marion Co., WV. See Notes for broter, Gordon Wiley Merrifield, re 1920 census.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.F vi ROSA MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3 was born on 10 Jan 1893 in most likely Marion Co., WV.
SPOUSE:
Rosa Merrifield married Fred Mills 23 Sep 1918 in Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - CLARK DISTRICT, CLARKSBURG, HARRISON CO., WV
Dwelling on Howard Street
MILLS, Frederick, head, age 25, married, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: laborer/window glass factory
_____, ROSE. wife, age 25, married, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: noneU vii INFANT MERRIFIELD was born on 19 Jan 1896. INFANT died on 19 Jan 1896. M viii GORDON WILEY MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 8 Jul 1897 in Worthington, Marion Co., WV. He died on 23 May 1970 in Fairmont, Marion Co., WV.
SPOUSE:
Gordon Wiley Merrifield married Pearl Watson 18 Jun 1918 in Oakland, Garrett Co., MD. She was born 29 Dec 1897.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - EAGLE, HARRISON CO., WV
Dwelling on Bingamon Creek Road
MARIFIELD<sic>, WILEY, head, age 22, married, b. WV; occ: laborer/coal mines
______________ , Pearl, wife, age 22, married, b. WV
______________ , Edith, daughter, age 9M, b. WV
NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Next door, in the household of Jacob Martin, lives Wiley's brother, Mac C. Merrifield's widow, Fara Martin Merrifield.
1930 - FAIRMON, WARD 7, MARION CO., WV
MERRIFIELD, GORDON, head, age 33, married @21, b: WV, Fa/Mo b: WV, occ: miner/coal mine
_________ , Pearl, wife, age 32, married @ 20, b: WV, Fa/Mo b: WV
_________ , Edith, daughter, age 10, b: WV, Fa/Mo b: WV
_________ , Robert, son, age 5, b: WV, Fa/Mo b: WVF ix SALLIE M. MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 29 May 1900 in Worthington, Marion Co., WV. She died on 2 Apr 2003 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.
SPOUSE:
Sallie M. Merrifield married William E. Brammer.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - WORTHINGTON, LINCOLN DISTRICT, MARION CO., WV
BRAMMER, W.E., head, age 24, married, b: WV, Fa b: OH, Mo b: WV, occ: butcher
________ , SALLIE, wife, age 19, married, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: none
________ , Aleada E., daughter, age 2, b: WV
________ , Ernest Q., boy, 9M, b: WVM x HARRY RAY MERRIFIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 29 May 1900 in Worthington, Marion Co., WV. He died on 8 Aug 1954 in Fairmont, Marion Co., WV. HARRY served in the military WW1 Draft Registration, 1917-1918.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - SEE NOTES OF SISTER, GOLA MAE MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.U xi INFANT MERRIFIELD was born in 1909 in Marion Co., WV. INFANT died in 1909.
WALTER GORDON WRIGHT [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born on 3 Oct 1885 in Belmont Co., OH. He married FLORENCE UNKNOWN about 1907 in most likely Belmont Co., OH.
KINSHIP:
2nd cousin twice removed to LeAnn (Roberts) McRoberts.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Based on the 1910, 1920 & 1930 censuses. Walter's children are 3rd cousins once removed to LeAnn (Roberts) McRoberts.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 - SEE DETAILS OF FATHER, SPENCER WASHINGTON STERMS WRIGHT, FOR DETAILS.
1910 - PEASE TWP., VILLAGE OF BRIDGEPORT, BELMONT CO., OH
Dwellling on Ohio Valley PikeWRIGHT, GORDON, head, age 24, married 3 years, b. WV; occ: carpenter/house
______, Florence, wife, age 24, married 3 years, 3 children born/3 surviving, b. OH
______, Roy, son, age 6, b. OH
______, Elizabeth, daughter, age 2, b. OH
______, Robert, son, age 1, b. OH1920 - PEASE TWP. BROOKSIDE VILLAGE, BELMONT CO., OH
Dwelling on Pike StreetWRIGHT, WALTER G., head, age 34, married, b. WV; occ: carpenter/lumber co
______, Florence, wife, age 34, married, b. OH, occ: none
______, Roy E., son, age 15, single, b. OH, occ: none
______, Elizabeth E., daughter, age 12, single, b. OH, occ: none
______, Robert E ., son, age 10, b. OH, occ: none
______, Walter H., son, age 8, b. OH, occ: none
______, James N., son, age 5, b. OH, occ: none
______, Wilbur M., son, age 3-3/12, b. OH
______, John W., son, age 1-6/12, b. OH1930 - 3-WD BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE, BELMONT CO., OH
Dwelling on Cadiz PikeWRIGHT, W.G., head, age 44, married 20 years, b. WV; occ: millwright/ steel mill
______, Florence, wife, age 44, married 20 years, b. OH, occ: none
______, Robert E., son, age 21, single, b. OH, occ: sorter/tin house
______, Walter H., son, age 18, single, b. OH, occ: none
______, James N., son, age 15, single, b. OH, occ: none
______, Wilbur M., son, age 13, single, b. OH, occ: none
______, John W., son, age 11, single, b. OH, occ: none
______, Mabel A., daughter, age 8, single, b. OH, occ: none
FLORENCE UNKNOWN 1, 2, 3 was born about 1885 in OH. She married WALTER GORDON WRIGHT about 1907 in most likely Belmont Co., OH.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1910, 1920 & 1930 - SEE NOTES FOR HUSBAND, WALTER GORDON WRIGHT, FOR DETAILS.
They had the following children:
M i ROY WRIGHT F ii ELIZABETH WRIGHT M iii ROBERT E. WRIGHT M iv WALTER H. WRIGHT M v JAMES N. WRIGHT M vi WILBUR M. WRIGHT M vii JOHN W. WRIGHT F viii MABEL A. WRIGHT
ERCEL DEAN PARSONS 1, 2, 3 was born on 18 Jul 1891 in Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV. He died in Jul 1962 in WV. He married GOLA MAE MERRIFIELD on 8 May 1914 in Harter Hill, Marion Co., WV.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1920 - SEE NOTES OF WIFE, GOLA MAE MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
GOLA MAE MERRIFIELD [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born on 13 Dec 1888 in 10 Mile Fork, Smithfield, Wetzel Co., WV. She died on 13 Jul 1985 in Greenville, Green Co., TN. She was buried in Hardesty, I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV. She married ERCEL DEAN PARSONS on 8 May 1914 in Harter Hill, Marion Co., WV.
GRANDCHILDREN: [Patricia Doverspike Lamb Family]
Gola Mae and Ercel Dean had 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, ELLERY NEWTON MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - EAGLE DISTRICT, HARRISON CO., WV
Dwelling on Bingamon Creek RoadPARSONS, Ercel, head, age 28, married, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: miner/coal mine
________, Goldie, wife, age 28, married, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: none
________, Evelyn, daughter, age 5, b: WV
________, Maudell, daughter, age 2-11/12, b: WV
________, Raymond, son, age 11M, b: WV
MERRIFIELD, HARRY, brother-in-law, age 19, single, b: WV, Fa & Mo b: WV, occ: miner/coal mine
They had the following children:
F i EVELYN DEAN PARSONS F ii MAUDELL PARSONS M iii RAYMOND RICHARD PARSONS 1 was born on 5 Nov 1919 in Peora, Harrison Co., WV. He died on 20 Nov 1968 in Mine #9, Farmington, WV. He was buried in Mannington Memorial Park. .
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1920 - SEE NOTES OF MOTHER, GOLA MAE MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN:
Raymond Richard Parsons married Barbara Louise Pigott about 1946. She was born 28 Oct 1927 in Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV. and died 6 Jun 1985. She is buried in Mannington Memorial Park.
Children of Raymond Richard Parsons and Barbara Louise Pigott:
i. Kerry Kay Parsons
ii. Randall Ray Parsons, b. 14 Apr 1949 and d. Nov 1968.
DEATH: [Info from Patricia Doverspike Lamb]
Raymond Richard Parsons died Nov 20, 1968 in Farmington, Number 9 Mine Explosion Farmington, West Virginia. Seventy-right miners total were killed in the explosion.
Son, Randall Ray Parsons, was also killed in the explosion. He was already out of the mine, and heard the explosion, and went back to look for his dad.F iv LULA FAE PARSONS was born on 27 Apr 1921 in Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV. She died on 30 Jan 1996 in Monroeville, Allegheny Co., PA. She was buried in Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: [Pedigree Resourse File submitted to LDS by Ellen Louise Gruver-Magee of Amargosa Valley, NV; Compact Disc #27]
Lula Fae Parsons married Edward Clark Doverspike on 12 Nov 1942. He was the son of Elmer Clyde "Jeff" and Metta Mae Doverspike, b. 22 Jun 1923 in Pierce, PA. He d. 26 Apr 1966 in Homestead, Dade Co., FL.
Children of Lula Fae Parsons and Edward Clark Doverspike:
i. Gary Clark Doverspike, stillborn on 1 Sep 1943 in Chester, Delaware Co., PA.
ii. Patricia Doverspike.F v KATHELEEN PARSONS 1, 2 was born on 16 Feb 1924 in Peora, Harrison Co., WV. She died in Most likely WV. F vi VICTORINE PARSONS was born about 1926 in Most likely WV. She died at birth. F vii WANDA JEAN PARSONS 1, 2 was born on 14 May 1927 in Peora, Harrison Co., WV. She died in Most likely WV. M viii THOMAS EDMOND PARSONS
JOHN HENRY MERRIFIELD [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born on 5 Oct 1917 in Mannington, Marion Co., WV. He died on 13 Mar 1996 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI. He was buried on 15 Mar 1996 in Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, Isabella Co., MI. He married MILDRED "MILLIE" E. COLLARD on 10 Apr 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI.
KINSHIP:
2nd cousin twice removed of LeAnn (Roberts) McRoberts.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1920, 1930 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, HENRY MICHAEL MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
BIOGRAPHY: [Provided by David C. Merrifield, Jan 2005]
A little story about my grand father John Henry Merrifield. My father John Henry Merrifield II (Pete), my cousins John Voisin and Jackie Voisin, and I were in Las Vegas competing in an international dart tournament. My Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, and some cousins all went out to support us and visit some relatives who live in Vegas. Grandpa John became disoriented when he came out of a casino (by himself). He realized he was in Vegas and decided he had better get home. He came up missing for about 4 days until he turned up back home in Mt. Pleasant Mi. He hitched rides, walked through the desert, and caught a bus for part of the way. When we all got home, we could see he was thinner and sunburned but alright. Unfortunately he passed away within a couple of years of that. His age and the fact that he had one are amazed all of us that he could do such a thing. He lost his arm when he was young in a train accident.
MILDRED "MILLIE" E. COLLARD 1 was born on 1 Nov 1920 in Waltz, Rowan Co., KY. She died on 29 Apr 2002 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI. She was buried on 3 May 2002 in Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, Isabella Co., MI. She married JOHN HENRY MERRIFIELD on 10 Apr 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI.
OBITUARY: [Info provided by David C. Merrifield from the FGR of Dora Swigger Carrico]
Mildred E. Merrifield, 81, of Mt. Pleasant died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 29, 2002 at Tendercare
of Mt. Pleasant. Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Lux Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Bartlett of Prospect Park Church of God officiating. Burial will be in Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd. Visitation is Thursday from 3-8 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Prospect Park Church of God or the Arthritis Association. Envelopes are available at Lux Funeral Home.Millie was born November 1, 1920, in Waltz, KY, the daughter of Morton and Ursula (Humphries) Collard. She married John Merrifield April 10, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1941 and was a bookkeeper for Central Concrete for over 30 years. She was a past member of the Mt. Pleasant Zonta Club. She also bowled for many years in both a women’s and couple’s league.
Millie is survived by three daughters, Karen (Howard) Sageman and Nadine (Jack) Voisin, both of Mt. Pleasant and Janice (Tom) DeYoung of Grandville; one son, Pete (Kathy) Merrifield of Mt. Pleasant; 12 grandchildren, Lori (Nelson) Sweet, John (Courtenay) Sageman, Melissa (Dallas) Phillips, Jennifer (Jay) Toney, Jackie (Rick) Beltinck, Joe (Jaime) Voisin, Lynn (Jay) Budd, Julie (Cory) Whitaker, Katie DeYoung, John (Kelly) Merrifield, David (Jamie) Merrifield, and Amanda (AJ) Medalen; 14 great grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley and Travis Sweet, Taylor, Maggie and Lauren Sageman, Jacob and Jeffrey Toney, Janae Beltinck, Aviana, Savonja, Joey and Jordan Voisin, and Abigail and Samuel Merrifield; and her special sister-in-law, Jean Merrifield.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996; her infant son, Dennis; her parents; and two great grandchildren.
They had the following children:
F i KAREN RAE MERRIFIELD M ii DENNIS WESLEY MERRIFIELD 1 was born on 6 Jul 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI. He died on 7 Jul 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI. He was buried in Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, Isabella Co., MI.
KINSHIPS:
3rd cousin once removed to LeAnn Roberts (McRoberts)F iii NADINE KAY MERRIFIELD F iv JANICE MAE MERRIFIELD M v JOHN HENRY "PETE" MERRIFIELD
JOHN HENRY "PETE" MERRIFIELD [Parents]
They had the following children:
M i JOHN HENRY MERRIFIELD III M ii DAVID C. MERRIFIELD F iii AMANDA MERRIFIELD
THOMAS EDMOND PARSONS [Parents] 1 was born on 9 Feb 1931 in Pine Bluff, Harrison Co., WV. He died on 3 Jan 1974 in Most likely WV. He was buried in Hardesty, I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wyatt, Harrison Co., WV.
He had the following children:
M i MICHAEL OLDAKER PARSONS
FRANK BECK [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born on 5 Jan 1899 in most likely Belmont Co., OH. He died in Jan 1977 in Martin's Ferry, Belmont Co., OH. He married EMMA KAFKA (?) about 1920 in most likely Belmont Co., OH.
KINSHIP:
2nd cousin twice removed of LeAnn McRoberts.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov. 2004]
Based upon the 1930 census.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES OF MOTHER, ANNIS WRIGHT, FOR DETAILS.
1920 - SEE NOTES OF FATHER, JOHN WESLEY BECK, FOR DETAILS.
1930 - BROOKSIDE VILLAGE, PRECINCT 1, BELMONT CO., OH
Dwelling on Poplar StreetBECK, FRANK, head, age 30 married@20, b. WV, occ: catcher/steel mill
____, Emma, wife, age 29, married@19, b. Czechoslovakia, native language - German, year of immigration to U.S. - 1906, naturalized citizen - no; speaks English; occ: none
____, Virginia D., daughter, age 7, b. OH
____, Frank W., son, age 5, b. OH
Kafka, Edgar, cousin, age 29, single, b. Czechoslovakia, native language - German, year of immigration to U.S. - 1923, naturalized citizen - no, speaks English; occ: laborer/steel millNOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov 2004]
Based on age and locality*, I feel it is highly likely this Frank Beck is the son of Annis Wright and John Wesley Beck. It records his place of birth as West Virginia as well as his father's and his mother's place of birth as Ohio which should be in reverse -- father in Ohio, mother in West Virginia. Based on earlier censuses, Frank Beck was born in Ohio.
*In the 1920 census, Frank Beck was living with his father in Bridgeport Precinct No. 1 on National Road "Brookside" in Belmont Co., OH.
DEATH: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov 2004]
I have found an SSDI for a Frank Beck,born 5 Jan 1899 who died in Jan 1977. Martin's Ferry, Belmont Co., OH is the death residence locality and the SSN was issued in West Virginia.
They had the following children:
F i VIRGINIA D. BECK M ii FRANK W. BECK 1 was born about 1925 in most likely Belmont Co., OH. He died on 14 Jan 1929.
KINSHIP:
3rd cousin once removed of LeAnn McRoberts.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
SEE NOTES FOR FATHER, FRANK BECK, FOR DETAILS.
POSSIBLE DEATH: [LeAnn McRoberts, Apr 2005]
I have found a transcription in the USGenWeb Archives for burials at St. Mary's Cemetery, Martin's Ferry, Belmont Co., OH for a Frank Beck, born 26 Jul 1926 and died 14 Jan 1929. No other information was recorded but given the locality I think this is a possible match.
JOHN WESLEY BECK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born on 2 Aug 1869 in Pultney Twp, Belmont Co., OH. He died after 1920. He married 6 ANNIS M. WRIGHT in 1892 in most likely in Belmont Co., OH.
PARENTS-SIBLINGS:
Westley T. Beck , born Jan 1842 in OH & Sarah Ellen Simkins born Mar 1844 in OH. Sisters Martha & Ella.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 - PULTNEY TWP, COUNTY OF BELMONT, STATE OF OHIO
BECK, Wesley, W, M, age 39, (wife in insane asylum), occ: stone quarrying; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH
____, Martha, W, F, age 14, daughter, single, occ: keeping house; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH
____, Ella, W, F, age 7, daughter, single; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH
____, John, W, M, age 10, son, single, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH1900 - SEE NOTES OF WIFE, ANNIS WRIGHT, FOR DETAILED NOTES.
1910 - SEE NOTES OF WIFE, ANNIS WRIGHT, FOR DETAILED NOTES.
1920 - PEASE TWP. BRIDGEPORT PRECINCT NO. 1, BELMONT CO., OH
Dwelling 232 National Road BrooksideBECK, JOHN, head, age 49, widower, b. OH, occ: miner/coal mine
____. Frank, son, age 21, single, b. OH, occ: laborer/packing company
____, Sarah, daughter, age 17, single, b. OH, occ: clerk/dry goods
____, Myrtle, daughter, age 13, single, b. OH, occ: none
____, Sarah E., mother, age 74, widow, b. OH, occ: noneCONFLICTS: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov 2004]
Daughter age 17 is recorded as Sarah but this should've been Martha. Possible confusion with John's mother, Sarah. Both Frank and Myrtle's ages are correct.
ANNIS M. WRIGHT [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born in Jul 1876 in WV. She died on 14 Jun 1913 in Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH. She married 6 JOHN WESLEY BECK in 1892 in most likely in Belmont Co., OH.
KINSHIP:
Annis M. Wright is 1st cousin once removed of LeAnn (Roberts) McRoberts. Her children are 2nd cousins twice removed and grandchildren are 3rd cousins once removed.
SIBLINGS: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Based on the 1900 censuses for both Annis Wright & Essel Wright, they are recorded as born July 1876 which indicates they were twins.
SPOUSE: [Harriet Jane Malson to LeAnn McRoberts, Jul 2004]
Annie Wright married John Wesley Beck.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 - SEE NOTES OF MOTHER, SUSANNAH R. MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1900 - SCHEDULE I - POPULATION - PULTNEY TWP, BELMONT CO., OH
BECK, John W, Head, b. Aug 1872, age 27, married 8 years, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH, occ: coal miner
____, Annis, Wife, b. Jul 1876, age 23, married 8 years, 4 born/3 surviving; b. WV; Fa b. WV; Mo b. WV;
____, Bessie M, dau, b. Feb 1895, age 5, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. MV
____, Charlie, son, Jul 1897, age 2, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Franklin, son, Jan 1899, age 1, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Westley T, father, Jan 1842, age 59; married 89<sic> years; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH
____, Sarrah, mother, Mar 1844, age 56; married 39 years; 5 born/3 surviving; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. OH
CRIDER, MARGARET, servant, b. Mar 1862, age 38, widow, no children born, b. OH, Fa: OH, Mo: WV, occ: housekeeper; reads & writesNOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Mar 2004]
Margaret Crider was the first cousin of Annis, niece of Annis' mother, Susannah R. Merrifield.
Also, John is indexed as John Wm. Beck not John Wesley Beck.
1910 - PEASE TWP (PART OF BRIDGEPORT PRECINCT), BELMONT CO., OH
Dwelling on National RoadBECK, John, head, 36, married @ 16; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV; occ: coal miner
____, Annie, wife, 34, married @ 16; 6 children born; b. WV; Fa b. WV; Mo b. WV;
____, Bessie M., daughter, 15; single; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Charles, son, 12; single; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Frank, son, 11, single, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Martha, daughter, 8, single, b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Myrtle, daughter, 6, single; b. OH; Fa b. OH; Mo b. WV
____, Sarah, mother, 67, married 40 years; 5 children born, 2 living; b. OH; Fa b. Unknown; Mo b. Unknown
They had the following children:
F i BESSIE BECK 1, 2 was born in Feb 1895 in most likely Belmont Co., OH.
KINSHIP:
2nd cousin twice removed of LeAnn McRoberts.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES OF MOTHER, ANNIS WRIGHT, FOR DETAILS.
NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Sep 2004]
1900 census has her recorded as "Bessie". According to Carol Buckholtz, granddaughter of Spencer Wright, her name was Vessie (unless this was a typo).M ii CHARLES BECK 1, 2 was born in Jun 1897 in most likely Belmont Co., OH.
KINSHIP:
2nd cousin twice removed of LeAnn McRoberts.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1900 & 1910 - SEE NOTES OF MOTHER, ANNIS WRIGHT, FOR DETAILS.M iii FRANK BECK F iv MARTHA BECK F v MYRTLE BECK
ESSEL M. WRIGHT [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born in Jul 1876 in WV. He married ELIZABETH STONER after 1910.
Other marriages:UNKNOWN, CLARA or SARA
KINSHIP:
Essel M. Wright is 1st cousin once removed of LeAnn McRoberts. His children are 2nd cousins twice removed.
SIBLINGS: [LeAnn McRoberts, Oct 2004]
Based on the 1900 censuses for both Annis Wright & Essel Wright, they are recorded as born July 1876 which indicates they were twins.
MARRIAGES-CHILDREN: [Source - Harriet Jane Malson to LeAnn McRoberts, Jul 2004]
Essel married 1) Sara ? and 2) Elizabeth Stoner.
MARRIAGE-CHILDREN-NOTE: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov 2004]
As of Nov 2004, I have been unable to find Essel Wright and his family in the 1920 or 1930 censuses.
CENSUSES: [Data provided by LeAnn McRoberts unless otherwise noted.]
1880 - SEE NOTES OF MOTHER, SUSANNAH R. MERRIFIELD, FOR DETAILS.
1900 - SEE NOTES OF BROTHER, HENRY WARD WRIGHT, FOR DETAILS.
1910 - SOUTH STRABANE TWP., WASHINGTON CO., PA
WRIGHT, ESSEL M., head, age 29, married 7 years, b. OH, occ: laborer/ railroad
_______, Clara, wife, age 21, married 7 years, 3 children born/3 surviving, b. WV, occ: none
_______, Annis C., daughter, age 6, b. WV
_______, Samuel, son, age 2, b. WV
_______, Oliver, son, age 3M, b. PANOTES: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov 2004]
Despite the difference in age and birthplace, I think it is highly likely this is Essel M. Wright, son of Susannah Merrifield and Fielding Wright, chiefly because his daughter's name is "Annis." This is the name of Essel Wright's twin sister, Annis Wright.
CONFLICTS: [LeAnn McRoberts, Nov 2004]
According to Harriet Jane Malson, Essel was first married to a "Sara." In this census, the wife's name is recorded as "Clara" which I believe to either be a mistake on the part of the enumerator or Harriet's translation of her husband (my first cousin), John R. Malson, handwritten notes was mistaken.
If I can find a 1920 and 1930 census for Essel this may help to clear up this confusion. And, I will also check with Harriet.
ELIZABETH STONER 1.ELIZABETH married ESSEL M. WRIGHT after 1910.
They had the following children:
M i ARTHUR WRIGHT F ii EDITH WRIGHT F iii PAULENE WRIGHT F iv HELEN WRIGHT M v CALVIN WRIGHT