Descendants of James McDade

Generation No. 1

1. JAMES¹ MCDADE^1,2,3 was born 1749 in Hampshire Co, VA, and died July 30, 1833 in Jackson Co, VA. He married (1) RACHEL TANNER, daughter of EDWARD TANNER and RACHEL. She was born Abt. 1760 in Harrison Co, VA, and died Bef. 1825. He married (2) MARGARET STEWART March 17, 1825 in Mason Co, VA.

Notes for JAMES MCDADE:

Pvt 2nd VA Brigade and 8th VA Regiment; Served w Capt Wm Voss of 12th VA reg under Col Wood in Gen Scott's Brigade. Took part in engagements at Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Eulaw Spgs & Camden. At Eutaw Spgs rec'd a bayonet thrust through the body & sword wound on the wrist. At Camden rec'd a bullet wound in ankle which rendered him unfit for service. Served 3 yrs. Substituted for Uriah Gandee for 18 months. Rec'd pension in Mason Co, VA

(From: " WV in the Amer Rev" assembled & Edited by Ross B Johnston).

Uriah Gandee states, in his claim for Revolutionary War Pension, that he lived in Pennsylvania and Virginia after the war. He may have returned to Pennsylvania at the time of his discharge, December 1777, but he must have been in Virginia by 1780, as James McDade substituted for him for eighteen months in a Virginia regiment beginning in 1780 and James McDade's application for pension reads: ".. . he was discharged at Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania after which discharge he substituted in place of Uriah Gandy for the eighteen months and served under Captain David Williams of the County of Hampshire and in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Campbell . . . ."

(From: Anna Herbertson's book " Some Descendants of Uriah Sr., and Susannah Gandy/Gandee")

Rev War Pension App VA S38193 VA No. 7181 Enlisted from Hampshire Co VA

Placed on pension roll $96 per year 3/5/1819 Mason Co. Received $1435.09 and died 7/30/1833 at age 86.

William Hannamon, Benjamin Cox, and James McDade were the first known English settlers in Jackson County, moving into the Mill Creek area in May 1796. The first two built homes and took up permanent residence in the county. McDade served as an Indian scout, traveling the banks of the Ohio River, with his only companion, a faithful dog, at his side. It was said that his sole ambition in life was to alert some poor traveler of the presence of Indians and preventing them from becoming a victim of what he viewed were murderous savages. (From "Early History of WV Counties")

In the month of May, 1796, William Hannamon, Benjamin Cox and James McDade reared their cabins within the present limits of Union District, and were thus the first to establish civilized homes in what is now Jackson County. The first two became actual settlers and began to fell the forest and cultivate the soil. McDade, who was a soldier in the service of Virginia, selected a site for his future home, but continued to discharge the duties assigned him-that of Indian scout-and many days and nights did he spend in the dreary wilderness between the mouths of the Great and Little Kanawha Rivers, watching to catch a glimpse of the savage foe on the shore of the Old Northwest Territory beyond the Ohio. Jackson County was created in 1831, from parts of Mason, Kanawha and Wood, in compliance with an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed March 1st of that year, and named in honor of the hero of New Orleans, who was at that time President of the United States. The present area of the county is 400 square miles.

(From "Early Settlers of Jackson County by O. J. Morrison")

James McDade was on Mason Co tax rolls in years: 1806, 1807, 1809, 1810, 1811-1814. In 1810 & 1820 census for Mason Co, VA

1810 Mason county census:

James McDade

3m under 10 ---Jesse, Samuel, ?

2m 16-26 ---

1m over 45 ---James

2f under 10 ---Margaret, Nancy???

1f 10-16 --- Susanna or Seany???

1f 16-26 --- Seany??? or Susanna

1f over 45 ---Rachel Grace is already married; Sarah probably is

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1820 Mason Co

James McDade

1 male 16-18 ---???? Sam if born 1804

2 males 16-25 ---Jesse 1800 & Samuel?

1 male 45+ ---James

1 female 10-15 --- Margaret

1 female 16-25 --- Nancy

1 female 26-44 --- Seany This would mean Rachel was already dead

July 1798, page 97. James & Margaret Tanner, Arnold & Elizabeth (can't

see it but he signs later as Cain), George and Nancy Hyde, Jesse & Grace

Hewes, James & Rachel McDade, Edward & Wife Tanner, and Samuel & Wife

Tanner, all of Harrison co, Virginia, to Alexander Sleeth for $1000.00,

1000 Acres. . in the forks of the west fork of the Little Kanawha River.

. . signed James Tanner, Edward Tanner, Samuel Tanner, Jesse Hewes,

James McDade, Arnold Cain. Recorded January 1799.

March 1797, page 98. James & Rachel McDade, of Covington Co, Virginia,

appoints Alexander Sleeth his attorney, to receive of the heirs of

Edward Tanner, deceased, 125 acres of land, his part of 1000 acres just

described. Signed James (X) McDade and Rachel (X) McDade, Wit: James and

Margaret Tanner. Recorded January 1799

1801 James McDade Jr & Sr are both showing on the Kanawha Co Tax list.

Jackson Co Personal Property book of 1831 shows James McDade with 2 horses, mares, colts, mules - Total tax 12; white males 16 & up -- 1

Will of James McDade:

I, James McDade, of the county of Jackson in the state of Virginia, being of sound mind and conscious that it is destined for all men once to dye, have hereby thought proper to make disposition of such property as it hath pleased God to bless me with in this world, in the following manner, to wit:

It is my wish and desire and I do hereby devise to my beloved wife Margaret McDade for and during her natural life, all the Estate that I am in possession of, both real and personal, and at her death to be equally divided between my children and my wife Margaret's in equal proportion to each, except to my daughter, Sally Greathouse, she is not to have but one dollar to be made out of the property when sold as hereinafter described. I also appoint John Harpold Executor of this my last will and testament, and that he will after the death of my wife, Margaret, sell the property then remaining and make distribution as above mentioned , hereby revoking all other will(s) by me heretofore made. In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of July1833.

James McDade (Seal)

Teste: J(ohn) Armstrong

Ephraim S Evans

Will was probated September 23, 1833, Benjamin Wright, Clerk of County Court

Will Book 1, Page 34, County Clerk's Office, Jackson County, West Virginia

(Copy rec'd from descendant Betty Briggs)

Notes for RACHEL TANNER:

I am descended from Edward Tanner through Rachel Tanner McDade. Betty Briggs [bettyb23@uswest.net]

Children of JAMES MCDADE and RACHEL TANNER are:

i. SARAH² MCDADE, b. Abt. 1783, Prob in Mason Co, VA; d. June 30, 1869, Roane Co, WV; m. JOHN GREATHOUSE^{4,5,6,7,8,9,10}, September 17, 1806, date of marriage bond in Mason County, VA¹¹; b. March 1778, probably what later became Harrison or Mason Co, VA; d. July 04, 1866, Roane Co, WV.

Notes for SARAH MCDADE:

Original microfilm showing marriage bond 9/17/1806 in Mason Co, VA is on file at Colson Hall, Morgantown, WV JVW 1006 Rolls 3 and 4; her parents are listed on the marriage bond as James and Rachel McDade.

Sarah "Sally" was only left one dollar in her father's will:

"It is my wish and desire and I do hereby devise to my beloved wife Margaret McDade (2nd wife) for and during her natural life, all the Estate that I am in possession of, both real and personal, and at her death to be equally divided between my children and my wife Margaret's in equal proportion to each,

except to my daughter, Sally Greathouse, she is not to have but one dollar to be made out of the property when sold as hereinafter described." Will was probated September 23, 1833.

Notes for JOHN GREATHOUSE:

Family Researcher names and addresses and more data can be found on the Internet Site:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2064/index.htm

It is believed John Greathouse, Sr., a son of ?, was born about 3/1777 or 1778. It is said he was born in Harrison or Mason Co; ( Harrison County was created in 1784 from Monongalia County, (West) Virginia. At that time, Harrison County contained more than 1700 square miles and included all or parts of these counties: Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Marion, Randolph, Ritchie, Taylor, and

Upshur. Records for residents of all of these counties prior to their formation will be found in Harrison County and/or Monongalia County) and in 1804 - Mason county was formed from a northwestern section of Kanawha county. John died July 4, 1866. His death date is confirmed through records in National Archives from his application for land grant for service in War of 1812. In addition, Ted McMullen has photos of his tombstone in Roane Co, WV reflecting his date of death.

He married Sarah McDade. It is reported that a Marriage Bond was filed in Mason County, September17, 1806. This handwritten bond spells Sarah's surname, McDade as Mickdade and Micdade. Sarah, a daughter of James and Rachel McDade,was born about 1776 and died June 30, 1869. Her father was one of the very early settlers of Mason County.

There is a record of one John Greathouse in 1810 in Mason County (ages do not seem to match):

Census shows 1 male child under age 10; 1 male between age 26 & 45; 1 female 10 & under and one female age 16 to 26.

A John Greathouse is showing on Mason County Personal Property Taxpayers 1809-10-11-12-13 & 14.

On June 19, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. Action during the war was primarily naval: on the high seas, on the Great Lakes, and on Lake Champlain. Land battles were fought mostly in the region of Detroit, along the Niagara frontier, and in the south. The war was ended by the Treaty of Ghent signed December 24, 1814. VA's militia regiments were organized by county. John entered from Mason Co, VA in 1814 and was discharged in Norfolk VA after about 3 months service.

The handwritten copy of discharge (from National Archives) states:

John Greathouse having performed a three months Tour of duty in the service of this United States at Norfolk in compliance with General Orders of the United States Adjutant General of the Commonwealth of Virginia bearing date the 8th day of March 1814 is hereby honourably discharged August 29th 1814. Signed (appears to be George Hastings) Lt Col. Commdt. 4 R.bn.(?) Travel time home was considered to be 30 days (600 miles) from Norfolk to Wood Co, WV in 1814.

From National Archives (photocopy of handwritten documents) John Greathouse's application for land grant from service in War of 1812:

State of Virginia

County of Roane

On this 4th day of August AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me, John W Cain, justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid John Greathouse aged seventy-four years, a resident the Roane County in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical John Greathouse named in the within and the accompanying discharge of the date of the 29th of August 1814 and hereto admits he was drafted soldier according to general orders in the company commanded by Mathew McKown of the 4th regiment of the Virginia militia commanded by General Porter in the war of 1812 that he was drafted in the county of Mason sometime in May in the year 1814 for the term of three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of three months and was honorably discharged at Norfolk on the 29th day of August AD 1814 as will appear by my discharge herewith annexed. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act granting Bounty land to certain officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States passed September 28th 1850 and the amendatory act thereunto belonging never having received or knowing that he is entitled under any former act of Congress.

John X(his mark) Greathouse

Test:

Aquila Ware

John Roach

July 5th 1856 Mr. Alfred Cain Reedy post Roane County Virginia

I request that you will prosecute my claim of Bounty Land under act of September 28th 1850 and the amendatory acts thereto belonging if I am entitled. You are authorized to review my land warrant. I was drafted soldier in the company commanded by Captain Mathew McKown in the war of 1812. I resided in the state of Virginia County of Mason when I entered the service.

Very respectfully yours, John X (his mark) Greathouse

Test: J.W. Cain

John Roach

John settled on Spring Creek in what is now Roane Co WV sometime in the early 1800's probably about 1830. In Jackson County Personal Property Book for Jackson County 1831 is one John Greathouse (3 horses, mares, colts, mules - Total Tax 18. Whilte Males 16 & up -- 2.

Jackson County was created in 1831, from parts of Mason, Kanawha and Wood

In the archives notes shows: Dec 27/68 (1868) Letter to same (Alfred Cain, attorney for John Greathouse) to establish death of soldier & date. (Apparently the land grant was not processed prior to his death since there was correspondence after his death regarding the claim)

In archives records there is a statement signed by William Burditt (Burdett?) and Robert Burke that they both know that John Greathouse is dead, that they saw him buried and the said Robert P. Burke made the coffin, and that John Greathouse died on the 4th day of July A.D. 1866. The statement was sworn to on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 1869

The following information is taken from son Edward's obituary (1897):

John Greathouse, father of Edward, left Harrison county at the beginning of the present century came to what is now Roane county, settling a short distance below Spencer on Spring Creek near where John Walsh now lives. Here in this almost unbroken wilderness the boy Edward was born and grew to manhood. His father's home was one of hospitality and good will. All travelers might shelter under his roof and be fed from his table without thought of a charge. All denominations worshipped at their home, for churches there were none, and the congregations were always pressed to remain for meals.

In the Roane Co Family History Book of 1989 Irvin Greathouse submitted the following information:

John Greathouse b abt 1778 came from Harrison County and settled on Spring Creek just above the mouth of Nancy's Run abt 1815. He owned a large tract of land below Spencer. He was of German descent. He was a cousin to Samuel Tanner, the early settler. He was in the War of 1812 John's wife was Sarah born abt 1782 and her maiden name could be McDade. They had 6 known children: Jim, Sam, Edward (Neddy) b 1807 m Matilda Blosser; Sarah b 1828 m Mathew McMullen; William H b 1809 m Nancy Hicks and John Jr. b 1811 m Phebe Casto. These pioneer Greathouses are descendants of the Greathouses of Rev War fame and more directly of Capt Daniel Greathouse.

The 1860 Roane Co census shows John Sr age 82 with Sarah age 78 and Malinda Connolly in HH.

There are some unanswered questions about John:

Who was his father? His father must be a Greathouse born around 1750, but to date, no parentage has been proven. A parental "relationship" to Daniel Greathouse has been suggested and denied by many, so if Daniel was not his father, his father was probably in that family group, perhaps a brother of Daniel.

Another issue concerns the children attributed to John, and again, documentation is scarce. A questionable child is Isaac, reported to have been born around 1803. Since there is no mention of Isaac nor his descendents as heirs in the estate settlement for John, I have omitted him as John's son. 2 other sons, Solomon and James, predeceased their father, but their descendants are showing as heirs in the estate settlement. (There is a conflicting report that Solomon deserted his family, assumed the name of Solomon McDade & fought in the Civil War). Also, Isaac's birth date pre-dates John's marriage to Sarah, so there should have been a marriage prior to 1806. John was 28 in 1806, so it is possible. There is a record in Harrison Co of a John Greathouse marrying Pheby Thompson in 1793, but in 1793 -- he would have only been around age 16. There is also a child, Betsy Greathouse born about 1805 who is reported to be John's daughter, but I have no further information for her. She may have died as a child. Isaac and Betsy could have been children of a first marriage considering their dates of birth. A third child attributed to John for whom I have no further information and is not named in the estate settlement is Wyllie B Greathouse. In addition, the descendants of John G. Greathouse born in Harrison Co 10/6/1812 say he was the son of John & Sarah Greathouse; others claim him to be the son of Gabriel and Rachel Husted Greathouse.

Handwritten copy Appraisment Bill of the Estate of John Greathouse was submitted to Roane County records October 9th, 1866 and was signed by A. G. Ingraham, Thomas Hardman and James C Springston. Some of the following items are listed:

Notes on William F. Pell due 4/5/1858; John W & James W Greathouse due 8/25/1857; Charles M Boggs & L Simmons due April 5, 1863; 1 official receipt of W W Thompson for the collection of a note of Wm Smith due Dec 21, 1856; Note of Wm Burdette due Dec 13, 1864; Henry Stump due 7/20/1859; Due bill on Wm Pool due June 11th 1863; note of Henry Greathouse due March 27, 1861; Open account on Lawson Tanner; Note on John Roach due May 5, 1859; open account on John M. Greathouse.

Some items in estate included 1 clock, 1 cupboard, 1 looking glass, 3 stone jar churns, 1 trunk, tea kettle and 2 old pots and lids, pitch fork, 3 old chairs, 2 old augers, hand saw, square & knife, 1 vinegar keg, 1 lard can, 1 boy horse, 1 boy colt one half of which belongs to E Greathouse, 1 old mare, 2 stands, 1 cut saw, 1 graindstone, 10 head hogs one half belonging to E Greathouse, 1 pari sheep shers, 1 yoke of oxen, 1 brindle cow, 1 plough & hoe, 1 calf, 2 yearling cattle (and other items that can't be read).

Some of the people purchasing items were: Ed Greathouse, Miles Perine, Nancy Kelly, John Greathouse, Joseph Carpenter, Thomas Bartlett, L Simmons, John M Greathouse, Sarah Mullen, Bozzel Wright, J. A. Davis, Isaac Greathouse, Henry Greathouse

Edward Greathouse served as administrator of his father's estate. Have a copy of the handwritten report Edward presented to the County Commissioners 24th day of August 1872.

The estate settlement reports the following dates that money was paid to the heirs of John Greathouse deceased: (Each heir received $13.77 interest in land warrant plus about $45 more)

10/4/1866 John Greathouse

8/11/1866 Elias & Matilda Conly

9/15/1867 Eli & Malinda Conly

7/20/1868 M.A. Simpson, assignee of W.H. Greathouse

7/20/1868 Sam. Greathouse

10/4/1866 Sarah Mullen

11/?/1868 Miles Renir(?) assignee of John Booher assignee of Jane Lanham (?) (appears under James Greathouse settlement)

Heirs:

1) Samuel Greathouse

2) John Greathouse

3) Margaret A Simpson -- assignee of Wm. H. Greathouse

4) Edward Greathouse

5) Mary Short, Matilda Statser & Emiline Greathouse -- heirs of Sol Greathouse

6) Malinda Conly wife of Eli Conly

7) Matilda Greathouse wife of Elias Conly

8) Sarah Mullen (widow of Mat Mullen dec'd)

9) Heirs of James Greathouse: Lori Nichols, Nancy Kesley (?), Evaline Greathouse; Miles Renie, assignee of John Booher, assignee of James Lanham(?)

Later the heirs are listed in following order as: Samuel Greathouse, John Greathouse Jr, Margaret A Hoover (late Simpson) assignee of Wm. H Greathouse, Ed Greathouse, Ed Greathouse assginee of Sol. Greathouse heirs, Malinda Connelly, Matilda Connelly, Sarah M Mullen, and other heirs for which Edward is assignee.

Edward Greathouse purchased the interest of Mary Short, wife of Henry Short, Matilda Statser (Starcher) wife of Henry Statser and Rebecca Greathouse, only children of Solomon Greathouse.

Edward Greathouse purchased the interest of Lori (?) Nichols, wife of Joseph Nichols, Nancy Kelly, wife of Fred Kelly and Eveline Greathouse -- 3 heirs of James Greathouse.

John Greathouse purchased items at sale 10/11/1866, and also Sarah Nutter 10/4/1866

ii. GRACE MCDADE¹², b. 1794, Jackson Co, VA; d. March 01, 1862, Jackson Co, VA at age 66; m. (1) JOHN J CASTO¹²; d. Bef. 1838; m. (2) WILLIAM EDMOND MARKS, March 23, 1838.

Notes for GRACE MCDADE:

Contact is: Betty Briggs <bettyb@flash.net

I am a descendent of Grace McDade, another daughter of James McDade and Rachel Tanner. I have Sarah born 1783, Grace, b. 1794 (m. John J Casto), Samuel, b. 1795, Susanna b. 1796, m. John D Casto, and Jesse (Ike), b. c 1800 and married Sarah Casto, d of William Casto and Susanna Rollins -

William and John J were brothers. I assume there are other little McDades and I think I even have some listed in various articles I've found, but I haven't put them into my program. I've found a couple of McDades in Gallia Co, across the river. I am fairly sure Edward is a son, and I've corresponded

with a descendent (they think) of his.

Gracy Casto, 1 Mar 1862, Jackson Co, Dispipin, J. McDade & R.

1850 JC - note says she was born Harrison county

Notes for JOHN J CASTO:

John J CASTO was born in 1787 in Washington Co, PA. He died in 1878 in Tug Fork, Jackson Co, WV. Lived Jackson co, Elk Fork PO

346/350 CASTO, John J. age 63 farmer B: Penn

(MCDADE) Gracy 56 B: Va cannot read/write

Charles H 23 farmer " cannot read/write

Jesse 19 "

Jacob 16 "

Jonathan 12 "1850 Census Jackson County:

Page 590 1860 Census of Jackson Co, VA

1009/950 CASTO,John J. age 75 Farmer 330/200 B:Penn

(McDade)Grace 67 B:Va cannot read/write

Jesse 29 farm laborer " "

Jacob 27 " " "

Jonathan H. 22 " " "

Ed 30 " " "

Chas L. 9 "

Wm 8 "

Sarah J. 5 "

Elijah 1/12 "

(the last 4 children are Ed's.Ed was a widower by this time)

Henry L. Casto was born, ca. 1842, and married Adeline Ewing, February 9, 1864. He was the son of John J. Casto (b. 1787)and Grace McDade.Her parents were John & Adeline Jane Ewing. John J. Casto was the son of John Jacob Casto (b. 1761 in southern New Jersey) and brother of William Casto (our g.g.g. grandfather). That is all I have, however on Henry L. Casto. (From John Dawson)

iii. SAMUEL MCDADE, b. 1795, Mason Co, VA; m. (1) MARY STEWART/STUART¹², December 18, 1828, Mason Co, VA; b. 1805; m. (2) MARY BOGESS, September 05, 1856, Jackson Co, VA; b. Abt. 1821, Lewis Co, VA dgtr of Isaac & Cathy.

Notes for SAMUEL MCDADE:

1860 census Calhoun County

McDADE, 837

Samuel McDade...65...Mason...Farmer

Mary...39...Gilmer

Bailus...6...Jackson

Marietta...2...Mason

A Samuel McDade is showing in the 1831 personal property book for Jackson Co. No horse, mares, colts, mules; one white male over 16.

More About SAMUEL MCDADE:

Fact 2: m previously-name unknown

iv. SUSANNA MCDADE¹², b. 1796; m. JOHN D CASTO, October 20, 1819; b. 1794, Upshur Co, VA; d. 1830.

Notes for SUSANNA MCDADE:

Susanna McDade was married to John D Casto on 20 Oct 1819 in Mason Co WV.5 John D Casto was born about 1794 in Upshur Co, WV. He died about 1830 in Jackson Co WV. Susanna McDade and John D Casto had the following children:

A. David D Casto was born on 25 Jul 1820 in Jackson Co WV. He died on 4 Jan 1899 in MO.

B. Rachel Casto was born about 1827 in Jackson Co WV.

C. Cynthia Casto was born in 1831 in Jackson Co WV.

v. JESSE "IKE" MCDADE, b. 1800, Kanawha Co,VA; m. SARAH CASTO, November 03, 1825, Mason Co, VA; b. 1805, Harrison Co, VA.

Notes for JESSE "IKE" MCDADE:

IV. Jesse 'Ike' McDade was born about 1800 in Kanawha co, WV.

Jesse 'Ike' McDade was married to Sarah Casto on 3 Nov 1825 in Mason Co, WV.5

Sarah Casto was born in 1805 in Harrison Co, VA. Jesse 'Ike' McDade and Sarah Casto had the following children:

A. Benjamin McDade was born about 1825 in Mason Co WV. He died on 30 May 1856 in Jackson Co WV.2

B. Jackson McDade was born about 1827. Betty McIntyre says Jackson is son of Jesse and Sarah

C. William McDade was born about 1827 in Mason Co WV.

D. Alexander W McDade was born about 1830 in Mason Co WV.

E. Susanna McDade was born about 1833 in Jackson Co WV.

F. Gracey McDade was born about 1836 in Jackson Co WV.

G. George McDade was born about 1841 in Jackson Co WV.

H. Elizabeth McDade was born about 1844 in Jackson Co WV.

I. Joanna McDade was born about 1848 in Jackson Co WV.

Jesse McDade shows in Jackson Co Personal Property Book 1831 with no horses, mares, colts or mules and one male 16 & over.

vi. SEANY MCDADE¹², b. Abt. 1801; m. JOHN MANN, April 11, 1821, Mason Co, VA¹².

Child of JAMES MCDADE and MARGARET STEWART is:

vii. EDWARD² MCDADE¹³, b. July 07, 1792; m. HANNAH SAYRE; b. Abt. 1800.

Notes for HANNAH SAYRE:

A Hannah Sayre married married a Julius Campbell in Jackson Co, VA on 3/10/1835

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Endnotes

1. County Commissioner's Association of WV, "Early History of West Virginia Counties."

2. bbriggs@flash.net

3. King, Betty, Mason Co Census Records.

4. Photocopy from pension application records, Application for land grant for War of 1812 Service for John Sr Greathouse, Have copy from National Archives.

5. Roane Co WV handwritten document, Copy of Estate Settlement for John Sr Greathouse, Handwritten copy submitted to Roane Co WV commisioners.

6. Greathouse Pointe Internet Website, http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2064/index.htm.

7. Bishop, William H, History of Roane County.

8. "Greathouse, John Murray "A Partial History of the Greathouse Family in America" #7 in Bull. Series pub by the Washington Co AR Histor.l Society 1954."

9. Roane County WV Family History 1989.

10. Mylott, James P, A Measure of Prosperity A History of Roane Co, (1984 Mountain State Press, Charleston, WV), page i Prologue "Background to Settlement: 1795-1850".

11. Jarrett, Sandy - Family Information on Internet.

12. Briggs, Betty [bettyb23@uswest.net].

13. Briggs, Betty [bettyb23@uswest.net], bettyb@flash.net.