Genealogy Report: Descendants of Melchior Loeffel
Descendants of Melchior Loeffel
113.NANCY6 OBENSHAIN (HANNAH5MARQUART, ELIZABETH4LEFFEL, BALTHAZAR "BALTZER"3, JOHANN PHILIP2LOEFFEL, MELCHIOR1) was born 01 Jul 1809 in Craig Co., VA, and died 02 Jul 1879 in Botetourt Co., VA.She married JONATHAN J. BECKNER, JR. 11 Jun 1829 in Botetourt Co., VA140,141, son of JONATHAN BECKNER and SUSANNA SAUERS.He was born 26 Nov 1800 in Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., VA, and died Feb 1884 in Botetourt Co., VA.
Notes for JONATHAN J. BECKNER, JR.:
Matthew O. Beckner had family bible (around 1890).
Jonathan was a brother of Christina Beckner who married Peter Obenshain ("Peter by the Creek" and a son of Samuel Obenshain).
More About JONATHAN J. BECKNER, JR.:
Occupation: Farmer & Carpenter
Residence: Mill Creek, Brugh's Mill, & near Fincastle, VA
Marriage Notes for NANCY OBENSHAIN and JONATHAN BECKNER:
CD 229 Marriage Record has date of 8 June 1829.
Children of NANCY OBENSHAIN and JONATHAN BECKNER are:
i. | MARY MAGDALEN7 BECKNER, b. 04 Jun 1833; d. Unknown. | ||
ii. | LEWIS O. BECKNER, b. 19 May 1841; d. Unknown. | ||
iii. | ELLEN O. BECKNER, b. 16 Jan 1844; d. Unknown. | ||
iv. | WALTON O. BECKER, b. 10 Jul 1847; d. Unknown. | ||
v. | MATTHEW O. BECKNER, b. 08 Sep 1849, Botetourt Co., VA; d. Unknown; m. (1) ELLEN SAVANNAH EDDY, 30 Mar 1876, Botetourt Co., VA142; b. 08 Jan 1852, VA; d. Bef. 1888, Botetourt Co., VA; m. (2) LYDIA NAOMI GIBSON, 25 Nov 1888, Roanoke, VA; b. 1869; d. Unknown. |
More About MATTHEW O. BECKNER: Census Data: 1880, Botetourt Co., VA Census Data(2): 1900, Botetourt Co., VA Occupation: Painter |
More About ELLEN SAVANNAH EDDY: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 232 |
vi. | DAVID BECKNER, b. 01 Mar 1830, Botetourt Co., VA; d. 24 Sep 1896, Botetourt Co., VA; m. ROSABELLE OBENCHAIN, 08 Nov 1866, Botetourt Co., VA143; b. 30 Aug 1836, Botetourt Co., VA; d. 1907, Botetourt Co., VA. |
Notes for DAVID BECKNER: In 1860 Census David was living with the family of Peter & Malinda Obenshain.David's will recorded in Will Book Q, p. 312. |
More About DAVID BECKNER: Burial: Unknown, Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA Census: 1870, Botetourt Co., VA Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Occupation: Wheelwright |
More About ROSABELLE OBENCHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 |
More About MALINDA OBENSHAIN:
Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320
Religion: Baptist
Notes for PETER OBENSHAIN:
Peter listed in Chataigne's Virginia Gazeteer & Classified Bus. Dir., 1884-5, pp. 144-149 as a coach & wagon maker, Brugh's Mill, Botetourt Co., VA.Peter made his will 11 April 1891; probated 11 Jan 1892 [Botetourt Co. Will Book P, p. 511].Peter names the following children:Laura, John, Rosa B. Beckner, Anna Simmons, Delphinia Smith, & Marie; the portion coming to his mute daughter, Laura, shall be paid to his son-in-law, Walter J. Smith, to use the funds for her benefit.Peter appoints his son, John, as executor.
More About PETER OBENSHAIN:
Census: 1850, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 165
Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320
Occupation: Bet. 1850 - 1860, Wagon Maker
Religion: Baptist
Will Made: 11 Apr 1891, Botetourt Co. Will Book P, p. 511
Children of MALINDA OBENSHAIN and PETER OBENSHAIN are:
i. | STEWART E.7 OBENSHAIN, b. Abt. 1835, VA; d. Unknown; m. (1) MAUDE A. FINCH; b. 07 Sep 1879, VA145; d. 30 Jul 1896; m. (2) OLLIE FINCH; b. 1868; d. 1902. |
Notes for STEWART E. OBENSHAIN: Stewart (Stuart) m. 2d Ollie Finch, sister of Maude.She was born 1868, d. 1902. |
More About MAUDE A. FINCH: Burial: Unknown, Copps Cem., Springwood, VA |
Notes for OLLIE FINCH: Ollie Finch was the sister of Maude. |
ii. | ROSABELLE OBENCHAIN, b. 30 Aug 1836, Botetourt Co., VA; d. 1907, Botetourt Co., VA; m. DAVID BECKNER, 08 Nov 1866, Botetourt Co., VA146; b. 01 Mar 1830, Botetourt Co., VA; d. 24 Sep 1896, Botetourt Co., VA. |
More About ROSABELLE OBENCHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 |
Notes for DAVID BECKNER: In 1860 Census David was living with the family of Peter & Malinda Obenshain.David's will recorded in Will Book Q, p. 312. |
More About DAVID BECKNER: Burial: Unknown, Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA Census: 1870, Botetourt Co., VA Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Occupation: Wheelwright |
iii. | ELLEN SAVANNAH OBENSHAIN, b. 09 Nov 1837, Botetourt Co., VA; d. 26 Aug 1876; m. UNKNOWN BURNS; d. Unknown. |
Notes for ELLEN SAVANNAH OBENSHAIN: Never married. |
More About ELLEN SAVANNAH OBENSHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Religion: Baptist |
iv. | HANNA (ANNA) OBENSHAIN, b. 26 Mar 1839, Mill Creek, VA; d. 05 Jan 1903; m. ORLANDO S. SIMMONS, 08 Oct 1902, Mill Creek, VA; b. 1836, Mill Creek, VA; d. Unknown. |
More About HANNA (ANNA) OBENSHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Religion: Baptist |
More About ORLANDO S. SIMMONS: Burial: Unknown, Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA Military service: Civil War, 4 years, taken prisoner Occupation: Farmer |
v. | MARIAH OBENSHAIN, b. 29 Mar 1841, VA; d. Unknown. |
More About MARIAH OBENSHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 |
vi. | EDWARD J. OBENSHAIN, b. 14 Jan 1843, VA; d. Unknown. |
More About EDWARD J. OBENSHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 |
vii. | STEWARD OBENSHAIN, b. 18 Nov 1844; d. Unknown. | ||
viii. | AREANNA OBENSHAIN, b. 11 Nov 1846; d. Unknown. | ||
ix. | CHARLTON SHERKEY OBENSHAIN, b. 21 Oct 1848; d. Unknown. | ||
x. | JOHN SCHENK OBENSHAIN, b. 01 Sep 1850, Mill Creek, VA; d. 07 Apr 1917; m. NANNIE JANE SIFFORD, 17 May 1883, Botetourt Co., VA; b. 29 Jun 1857, VA; d. 05 Sep 1927. |
Notes for JOHN SCHENK OBENSHAIN: Treasurer of Church at Blue Ridge, VA.Judge of election.John made a trip to IN about 1880-1881. |
More About JOHN SCHENK OBENSHAIN: Burial: Unknown, Mill Creek Cem., Botetourt Co., VA Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Occupation: Farmer & Mechanic Religion: Baptist |
More About NANNIE JANE SIFFORD: Burial: Unknown, Mill Creek Cem., Botetourt Co., VA Religion: Baptist |
xi. | ELIZABETH LAURA OBENSHAIN, b. 08 Jan 1853, VA; d. Unknown. |
Notes for ELIZABETH LAURA OBENSHAIN: Never married.Mute. |
More About ELIZABETH LAURA OBENSHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Religion: Baptist Residence: Brugh's Mill, VA |
xii. | DELPHENIA ADELAIDE OBENSHAIN, b. 28 Feb 1855, Mill Creek, VA; d. Unknown; m. WALTER J. SMITH, 30 Jun 1885, Mill Creek, VA; b. 11 Jul 1848, Fincastle, VA; d. Unknown. |
More About DELPHENIA ADELAIDE OBENSHAIN: Census Data: 1860, Botetourt Co., VA, p. 320 Religion: Baptist |
More About WALTER J. SMITH: Occupation: Salesman in dry goods & grocery store |