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[NI0001] John Frame, born at home, at Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas Co., W.Va., 19 September 1940; married at Providence, R.I., in The First Baptist Church In America, 15 May 1971, Alexis Lee Belluscio, born at Metropolis, Ill., 30 January 1946, daughter of Alexander Rudolph and Alice Lee (Miller) Belluscio of Edison, N.J.

John Frame was named Clarence Frederick Frame at birth, however, the attending physician, Dr Johnson, started the name Johnny. On 14 November 1967, at Akron, Oh., the name was legally changed to John. In 1942 the family removed to Ohio, where his father, Clarence Junior Frame, was employed by the Babcock & Wilcox Corp. of Barberton, Ohio. The family resided at 81 West South St., Akron, Oh. and at 444 3rd St, Barberton, Oh. and at 445 3rd St, Barberton, Oh.

Upon the death of his father, 20 October 1947, the family removed to Richwood, W.Va. Upon the family's return to West Virginia, John Frame's mother, Gladys Maycel (Wease) Frame, was employed by the Cherry River Boom & Lumber Co., Richwood, W.Va. as she was the sole support of the family. During his school years, John Frame held various small jobs; paper boy, janitor and popcorn boy at the New Starr Theatre in Richwood and as a stock boy and sales clerk at Hitt's Produce Market in Richwood and Summersville, W.Va.

John Frame was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va., with the exception of the first one and one half years in the Barberton, Oh. public schools. He attended Tannery Elementary School and graduated from Richwood High School with the class of 1958 in the top ten percent of the class. During his school years, he played drums in the Richwood High School band and in his senior year was named "lead drummer".

In the autumn of 1958, John Frame removed to Akron, Oh and was employed by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. His career at Goodyear has spanned various assignments. Originally hired as a part time mail clerk, he transferred to an accounting department, performing various accounting duties for Goodyear's retail stores division. In 1969, Goodyear transferred him to their regional accounting office in North Brunswick, N.J. as Supervisor of Accounts Payable. He located at 48 Gardenview Terrace, Apt 31, Hightstown, N.J. During this assignment, he was appointed Manager, Retail Accounting, responsible for all accounting for the company's northeast region. He subsequently was appointed Manager of Billing, responsible for all billing for the company's northeast region. In 1973 he was transferred back to the Company's Corporate Headquarters in Akron, Ohio where he has held various positions in the field of data processing.

In his position as Director of Information Technology, he was responsible for establishing Policy and Strategy for Goodyear's Information Technology on a world wide basis. He was also responsible for the Company's world wide voice and data network, data processing security, leasing and administration and directing the efforts of IBM's Global Services Company for data center operations and office systems. His career has required extensive travel on a world wide basis.

He retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on 19 February, 1999 with 40 years of service.

While working at Goodyear in his early years, he also held a part time job for Montgomery Wards, Inc., in Cuyahoga Falls, Oh., selling men's clothes.

Upon his reirement, he and his wife Alexis moved to Florida in January 2000, living temporarily in Leesburg, Fl., while building a house in the Harbor Hills community of Lady Lake, Florida. They moved into the house at 5460 Grove Manor in June, 2000

While working in N.J., he met his future wife, Alexis Lee Belluscio. She was an accounts payable clerk for Goodyear and reported to him in his position as Supervisor. Upon her resignation at Goodyear, she removed to Warwick, R.I., and it was there that their first date occured, New Years Eve, 31 December 1970. After a romance of five months, they were married, 15 May 1971, at The First Baptist Church In America, located at 75 North Main St., Providence, R.I. John Frame's "best man" was Mike Weekley of Akron, Oh. and Alexis Lee Belluscio's "maid of honor" was her sister, Sharon Kaye Belluscio.

The following letter was received by Alexis Lee Belluscio, establishing wedding plans at The First Baptist Church In America:
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN AMERICA
Miss Alexis Lee Belluscio
1811 Warwick Avenue, Apt 34s
Warwick, Rhode Island
Dear Miss Belluscio
This is to let you know of the approval of your application for the use of the Meeting House for your wedding ceremony on May 15th at 2:00 P.M. Mr. William Dinneen, a former organist of this church has consented to play for the wedding. You mentioned 1/2 hour as the time required for rehearsal but did not state when you wished this to be. If you plan on having the rehearsal on the evening of Friday, May 14th, you will need to let me know so that arrangements can be made with the sexton for the opening of the Meeting House for this purpose. It is also necessary to let Mr. Dinneen know the time you will need him for the rehearsal--if you do need him for that purpose. Mr. Dinneen's charge for playing the organ is $25 which includes both wedding and rehearsal. Mr. Clifton Bowdoin, with whom you have discussed your plans, has asked me to let you know that you do not need to pay the sexton. Payment for his services will come from the $30 fee for the use of the Meeting House. Mr. Bowdoin asked me to let you know that this particular charge is payable in advance. If you have any further questions, do contact me and I will help if I can. I am in the process of trying to arrange for the minister and will let you know as soon as I have been successful.
Sincerely, (Mrs.) Beverly Kelly Secretary.

After a honeymoon at Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, the couple resided at 48 Gardenview Terrace, Apt. 31, Hightstown, N.J. While living there, their first daughter, Jennifer Lee was born at Princeton Hospital, Princeton, N.J. In 1973, the family removed to Mogadore, Ohio when John Frame was transferred back to Akron, Ohio by Goodyear. The family resided at 3397 Mogadore Road, Apt 1, Mogadore, Ohio. In 1974, the family purchased their first home at 11 Pfeiffer Ave., Akron, Ohio. While living there, their two daughters, Meredith Anne and Allison Lynn were born at City Hospital, Akron, Ohio. In 1984, the family purchased their second home at 7407 Shadyview Ave NW, Jackson Twp., Stark Co., Ohio.

Alexis Lee Belluscio was born at Metropolis, Ill. and removed with her family to Elizabeth, N.J. In 1952, the family removed to Edison, N.J. She was educated in the public schools of Edison, N.J., attending kindergarten in the basement of the Stelton Baptist Church, Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Stelton Elementary School (5th & 6th grades), Thomas Jefferson Junior High School and graduated from Thomas Edison High School with the class of 1964. During her High School years she was a member of the Student Council (freshman, sophomore and senior years), FHA Club (freshman and sophomore years), Modern Dance Club (sophomore and junior years), Class Representative (sophomore year), School Year Book (sophomore year) and was the stage manager for the Junior Class play.

During her school years, she was employed part time by Bond Clothes Co., Edison, N.J. She joined the company on a full time basis upon her graduation from high school and was employed as Assistant Credit Manager. The company closed their Edison, N.J. credit operations in 1966 and Alexis transferred to the Company's office in New York City. In the summer of 1967, she was employed by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., North Brunswick, N.J. as an accounts payable clerk. In November 1967, she and her sister Sharon removed to an apartment at Cherry Hill Lane, Old Bridge, N.J. In November 1970, she and her sister Sharon removed to 1811 Warwick Ave., Apt 34S, Warwick, R.I. While living there, she was employed as a Credit Manager for Roitman and Sons, Inc. (a furniture co.) of Providence, R.I. In 1971, she and her sister removed to 3042 Pawtucket Ave., Apt 204, East Providence, R.I., where she was employed as a secretary for the Circular Tool Co., of Providence, R.I. Alexis Lee (Belluscio) Frame is of Italian descent.

Her father , Alexander Rudolph Belluscio was the son of Frank and Assunta (Riccitelli) Belluscio of Elizabeth, N.J., who immigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy. Both her father and grandfather were in the construction business. Her mother, Alice Lee (Miller) Belluscio, was the daughter of Charles and Maude Miller of Metropolis, Ill.

[NI0446] Joyce Elaine Frame was born at home on 28 June 1939, at Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas Co. (near Richwood), W.Va.

In 1942, the family removed to Akron, Ohio for a short period of time before settling in Barberton, Ohio where her father was employed by The Babcock & Wilcox Company.

She began her education in the public schools of Barberton, Ohio attending the first, second and the beginning of the third years. Upon the death of her father, the family returned to Richwood, W.Va. where they lived briefly with their maternal grandparents while their Grandfather Wease built their house at 26 Church St., Richwood, W.Va., in exchange for the family car, a 1937 Plymouth. She attended Tannery Elementary School for the years 3-8 and Richwood High School, Richwood, W.Va., graduating with the class of 1957.

During her high school years she was a member of the Tri-Hi-Y Club (a club for young ladies), the High school Glee Club and the Pep Club. She also participated with the Richwood Drum & Bugle Corps. She played the Bugle and the Bells and participated in the Forest Festival at Elkins, W.Va., the Strawberry Festival in Buchannon, W.Va. and the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia. This Drum & Bugle Corps typically won first place in the competition at these festivals. Her participation with the High School Glee Club developed her love for music. With her friend Louetta Smith and her Aunt Roseland Wease, she would sing at Church and they were often asked to serve as flower girls and sing at funerals. It was during her senior year in high school that she met her future husband, Kensie Anthony, who also was her escort to the Senior Prom.

Upon her graduation from High School she removed to Akron, Ohio, living briefly with Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Juanita Frame. Her uncle suggested that she apply for a position at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., and she was hired after securing a work permit since she was not quite eighteen years of age. She began her career at Goodyear in the Office Services Department performed various duties and eventually was trained for supervision. With her hiring at Goodyear, she lived with the Williams Family, her grandfather Frame's sister Pauline and her husband Paul Williams, who also had three daughters, paying them $15.00 per week for room and board. She subsequently removed to a two room apartment that was located in a boarding house where her brother John and cousins Junior and Jim Webb resided on 4th Avenue behind the Goodyear Headquarters so that she could walk to work.

While working at Goodyear, she joined The Goodyear Theatre Group and participated in the musical "The King and I".

She moved around a lot from 1957 until 1960, living in different apartments in Akron and Tallmadge, Ohio. At one point she, her brother John, cousins Junior and Jim Webb shared an apartment, the original "Four's Company", where she was chief cook and dishwasher.

On Valentine's Day, 1960, Kensie Anthony proposed marriage and on 3 September, 1960 at Warm Springs, Virginia they were married with her brother John and Kensie's sister Louise in attendance. The couple resided in Goldsboro, North Carolina as Kensie was a member of the United States Air Force at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Upon completing Kensie's tour of duty, the couple removed to a house apartment in Mogadore, Ohio and Kensie was employed by the Merriweather Foam and Latex Company in Akron, Ohio. Kensie subsequently was employed by the Motor Cargo Company which was bought by Consolidated Freightways, from which he retired.

Their children Beverly Lynn and Cynthia Gwenn were born in Akron, Ohio while living at this house apartment in Mogadore. In 1966, the couple built their house on Eleanor Street in Mogadore and resided there until their divorce in 1997. While residing at this location their twin sons Mark and Rick were born in Akron, Ohio.

Joyce is very active in her church, joining the Christain Women's Fellowship, where she subsequently held various offices. This organization hosts bazaars, works on mission projects and the ladies retreat. She served on the Pulpit Committee that selected the pastor for her church.

As their twin sons Mark and Rick were completing their high school years, Joyce reentered the work force, securing a position with the Goodyear Bank, in Akron, Ohio. She was employed by the bank for a period of five years, resigning to assist in taking care of her first grandchild, Julie.

With the advent of "empty nest" syndrome, Joyce began a career in the entertainment industry as a tour guide with a start up company owned by Larry Pentecost in Akron, Ohio. While working part time with this company, giving tours of the Akron area, she also began part time work for 20th Century Tours, organizing and participating in tours to various area, Washington D.C., New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, etc. During this period, she also began employment with Main Street Muffins Company, Akron, Ohio as a gal Friday and receptionist. It was during this period that she was employed part time for three different companies. Due to the growth of Main Street Muffins Company, the job required a full time person, a commitment that Joyce could not make and the company subsequently hired her daughter Cindy. Joyce continues to work part time in the entertainment business, organizing and participating with various tours.

[NI0557] Beverly Lynn Anthony, born, 22 September, 1961, at Akron, Ohio; married, 7 September, 1991, at Akron, Ohio, Kevin Joseph Burtzlaff, born 19 February 1958, son of Raymond Walter and Margaret Mary (Sands) Burtzlaff.

Beverly Lynn Anthony was educated in the public schools of Mogadore, Ohio, attending Mogadore elementary school and Mogadore High school, graduating with the class of 1979. During her high school years she was a member of the high school band (playing the clarinet, baritone and piano), was class president during her sophomore and junior years, was President of Student Government during her senior year and was voted by her classmates and teachers to receive the Womanhood Award, for outstanding achievement among graduating women. She attended the Universaity of Akron, graduating with the class of 1984 with a B.A. in Political Science and French.

During her college years she was employed by Congressman John Seiberling of Ohio as a Staff Assistant in his Akron, Ohio office. She also traveled extensively in Europe, visiting twenty countries during the summer of 1982. Upon graduting from the University of Akron in 1984, she removed to Paris, France for two and one half months and in July 1984, she removed to London, England, where she was employed by The London Regional Transport Co., editing reports for engineers. In Nov. 1984, she removed to Washington, D.C. where she was initially employed by Senator Howard Metzembaum as a mail clerk. During her employment with Senator Metzembaum, she held positions of Press Assistant, Office Manager and Legislative Assistant, handling energy and environmental issues. In 1989 she was employed by Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconson as a Legislative Assistant. In 1991, she was appointed Staff Director of the Senate Sub Committee on Governmental Affairs chaired by Senator Kohl and Senator John Glenn of Ohio. In 1992, she removed to Columbus, Ohio where she was employed as Ohio Press Secretary for the Clinton/Gore Presidential campaign. In late 1992, she removed to Lakewood, Ohio and in 1993 was employed by Cuyahoga County Commisioner Tim Hagan as his Chief of Staff. In December, 1992, she and her husband purchased their first home in Lakewood, Ohio.

Akron Beacon Journal-Akron, Ohio:

Mogadore native is a Clinton press aide Mogadore native and University of Akron graduate Beverly Burtzlaff, 30 was named Monday as the Ohio press secretary for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign. Mark Longabaugh was chosen as state director. Burtzlaff, whose husband Kevin, is the campaign manager for U.S. Sen. John Glenn's re-election effort, came to the campaign from her post as staff director of the Senate subcommittee on government information and regulation. She has previously worked on the staffs of U.S. Sens. Howard Metzenbaum, D-Ohio, and Herb Kohl, D-Wis., and former U.S. Rep. John F Seiberling, D-Akron.

Akron Beacon Journal-Akron, Ohio:

Clinton's message gets a strong voice in Ohio *Ex-Mogadore woman is ending Washington career as candidate's press secretary for her home state Columbus: It's a long way from Akron's cold smokestacks and grassy farmlands to the hallowed marble corridors and the political intrigue of Washington, D.C., but Mogadore's Beverly Anthony has made the trip. And now, Anthony-who has been Mrs. Burtzlaff since November-is ready to return to Northeast Ohio to be near family and put down some roots. But first, there is one more long road she must travel, and that road could run to the White House. Burtzlaff was named press secretary for Ohio last week for the presidential campaign of Democrat Bill Clinton. She has less than three months to help convince Ohioans that the Arkansas governor is the right man for the job. "You've got to have a good message," she said from her office in downtown Columbus. "And when you've got a good message, you have to sell that message." Burtzlaff joined Clinton's campaign from her post as the staff director of the Senate Subcommittee of Government Information and Regulation. She has worked on the staffs of U.S. Sens. Howard Metzenbaum, D-Ohio, and Herb Kohl, D-Wis., and U.S. Rep. John F. Seiberling, D-Akron. She grew up in Mogadore, where her father was a loyal Democrat, a stalwart union man from a union town. He often lectured the family on the importance of the environment well before it was a popular cause, she remembers. But her interest in politics didn't crystallize until she was a high school senior, when she took a weeklong visit to Washington and met Metzenbaugm, Seiberling and Sen. Glenn. "It opened my eyes to the fact that through politics people can get things done," she said. "I mean, it's one thing to care about the environment. It's another thing to do something about it." She scoffs at those who suggest that ignoring the political process is the best way to fix it. "I think that's a reason for a lot of the problems we are having," she said. "People havn't been involved enough. The system works. If more people got involved they would realize that they can affect the system more than they know." H. Ross Perot's supporters used that system to express themselves, she said. "That's why so many people were motivated to join the Perot campaign," she said. "So, they must deep down believe in the system." Here comes the spin. "Clinton offers people a real change," she said, as a smile spread across her face. Boy, does she like Clinton. After Clinton gets into the White House, she said almost without hesitating, she and her husband, Kevin Burtzlaff, who is Glenn's campaign manager, plan to return to Northeast Ohio. She finds that Ohio's family-oriented "normal peoiple" are preferable to the fast-paced and fancy Beltway types. "Washington's fun, but you can't stay there all the time," she said. "If I did this forever, I'd be old before my time."

Kevin Joseph Burtzlaff attended St Bridget's elementary school and Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1976. He attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1980 with a B.A. Degree in Public Administration. He was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity and was an active member of the College Democrats.

Upon graduation, he took a position on the Ohio Carter/Mondale presidential campaign in 1980. After that, he removed to Chicago in January, 1981, where he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, administering federal food programs. In early 1982, he accepted a high-level position with the campaign of Dick Celeste, who was a candidate for Governor, State of Ohio. Following the successful campaign, Governor Celeste appointed him to the position of administrative assistant in the Cleveland office of the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations, where he served as the Governor's liaison to organized labor and local governments. While holding this position, he enrolled in evening classes at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1983, graduating four and a half years later in 1987. In addition, he took a leave of absence from his state job in 1986 to work for Celeste's reelection campaign as Northeast Ohio Coordinator. While studying for his bar exam, which he passed on his first attempt in 1988, he was recruited by U.S. Senator Howard Metzenbaum to coordinate the Senator's reelection in Cuyahoga County. Following the Senator's successful reelection, Senator Metzenbaum offered him a job on his Senate Staff in Washington, D.C., as counsel to the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He removed to Washington, D.C. and accepted the new position in January, 1989. In December, 1989, he took a temporary leave from his Senate position to return to Cleveland, Ohio to work on the transition team of Mayor-elect Michael White for five weeks. In August, 1990, he was offered a positon as Deputy Campaign Manager to the campaign of Anthony Celebrezze, who was running for Governor of Ohio. He took a temporary leave from his Senate position and removed to Columbus, Ohio for three months. Following that campaign, he returned to his Senate position in Washington, D.C. In January 1992, U.S. Senator John Glenn asked him to return to Columbus, Ohio to be campaign manager for his reelection campaign. Folowing Senator Glenn's victory in November, 1992, he and his wife Beverly, removed to Lakewood, Ohio where he was employed as Special Counsel to Senator Glenn in his Cleveland office. In December, 1992, he and Bev purchased their first home, in Lakewood, Ohio. In June, 1993, he became Campaign Manager to the campaign of Joel Hyatt, who was running for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. In August, 1994, he joined the law firm of Buckinham, Doolittle and Burroughs, as an attorney specializing in municipal law.

[NI0912] Obituary of Ervin Denzil O'Dell - Charleston Gazette

Ervin Denzil O'Dell, 44, of Canden on Gauley died April 17, 1995, at Webster Springs Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was a disabled verteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving: father, Ervin O'Dell of Camden on Gauley; brother, Randall "Butch" of Fredericksburg, Va.; sisters, Shelia Morrison and Sherry Pittensbarger, both of Craigsville, Marsha Lynn Mathes of Ravenna, Ohio, Tammy Denise Lane of Ohio.

Services and burial will be held at a later date at Richwood Cemetery. The body has been cremated. Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, is in charge of arrangements.

[NI1223] Richard Wayne Anthony, born 23 Nov. 1966, at Akron, Oh.; married, 17 Mar 1990, Lisa Renee Clow, born, 12 November 1966 at Marion, Ind., daughter of William Welch and Peggy Joan (Bailey) Clow.

Rick Anthony was educated in the public schools of Mogadore, Ohio, attending Mogadore elementary school and Mogadore High school, graduating with the class of 1985. During his high school years he participated with the high school wrestling team in his sphomore and junior years. He attended the University of Akron, graduating with the class of 1990 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.

During his college years, he was employed as a co-op student by the Eltech Systems Corporation in Chardon, Ohio. Upon his graduation from the University of Akron, and his marriage, he removed to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he was employed by the Occidental Chemical Corporation as a chemical engineer. In June, 1993, he and his wife Lisa removed to Rock Hill, S.C., where he was employed by the Sequa Chemical Corporation as a chemical engineer. In November 1993, he and his wife Lisa removed to Painesville, Ohio, where he was employed by Oxytech Inc. as a chemical engineer. This employment has envolved extensive international travel to Chile, South Africa, Indonesia, China, etc., to assist in the start up of chemical manufacturing plants. In August, 1994, he and his wife Lisa removed to Madison, Ohio where the couple purchased their first home.

Lisa Renee Clow was educated in the public schools of Ohio, attending Tappan Elementary school in Ravenna (kindergarten through first grade), Willyard elementary school in Ravenna (second through fourth), Field High School (seventh through tenth) and Cuyahoga Valley Christain Academy in Cuyahoga Falls (eleventh through twelfth) graduating with the class of 1985. She attended Kent State University during 1985 through 1987.

After leaving Kent State University, she was employed by Alside Aluminum Co. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio as a secretary. She resigned this position in May, 1990 when she and her husband removed to Corpus Christi, Texas. While living in Corpus Christi, Texas, she was employed by ManPower Inc., performing secretarial work for temporary assignments. After her removal to Painsville, Ohio, she was employed by Hartman Personnel Services, performing secretarial duties at First County Bank in Chardon, Ohio.

[NI1667] Charles Thomas Frame, born 21 March 1942 at home, 81 W South St., Akron, Ohio; married, 18 April 1962, Linda Louise Hinkle, born 13 November 1944, daughter of Alvy Delbert and Goldie Lee (Chaffin) Hinkle of Fenwick, W.Va.

Charles Thomas Frame removed to Richwood, W.Va. upon the death of his father in 1947. He was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va. He attended Tannery Elementary School and Richwood High School, graduating with the class of 1960. During his elementary school years he was a member of the school's basketball team for four years. During his high school years he was a member of the high school band for one year and a member of the Richwood Drum and Bugle Corps. for two years. He also was a member of the "Moose Club" baseball team for two years. During his high school years he was employed as a stock boy and sales clerk by Hitt's Market of Richwood and Summersville,W.Va.

Upon graduation from high school at the age of seventeen, at the "half" of his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He performed his basic training at Great Lake, Illinois. He was transferred to Lake Hurst, N.J. where he was trained in "Weather". Upon completing his "Weather" training he was transferred to Sicily for a period of nineteen months. After Sicily, he served aboard the U.S.S. Independence and toured several countries; Spain, France, Turkey, and Greece. He was honorably discharged in March 1963. Upon discharge from the U.S. Navy, he removed to Akron, Ohio and on 12 April 1963 was employed by the General Tire and Rubber Co. at their chemical plant (now named Gencorp) in Mogadore, Ohio. During a period of being "laid-off", he was employed by Tromer Contractor Co. and by a small rubber company, Akwell-Shunk of Akron, Ohio. He currently remains an employee of Gencorp, Mogadore, Ohio.

During his youngest son's elementary school years, he was a coach and manager of Little League baseball.

Linda Louise Hinkle was born 13 November 1944 at home on Fenwick Mountain, Nicholas Co., W.Va. At the age of four her family removed to Fenwick, W.Va. Linda Hinkle was educated in the public schools of Nicholas Co., W.Va. She attended Fenwick Elementary School and Richwood High School, Richwood, W.Va. Her education at Richwood High School was interrupted when her family removed to Grants, N.M., where she attended the eleventh and twelfth grade, however, her family returned to Fenwick and she attended Richwood High School for the last two months of the twelfth grade and graduated with the Class of 1962. As a young girl Linda Hinkle attended the Fenwick, W.Va. Methodist Church where she served as president of the MYF. During her school years at Grant, N.M., she was employed at Wacker's. Linda (Hinkle) Frame has been employed at various occupations. Her first being at Moyers Market in Akron, Ohio. She was also employed at Linday's Restaurant (now Jeremiah's) where she has held positions of Waitress, Hostess and Supervisor.

[NI1726] Obituary of Jennings W (Jack) Wease :

Jennings W (Jack) Wease was born at White Pine, West Virginia on 27 July 1891. He spent his early years in West Virginia and Ohio; taught English to soldiers with whom he served in World War I; spent several years as a Methodist pastor after leaving the U.S. Army; and came to Memphis in 1926. He was married to Getrude Edwards Gardner in 1927 and she passed away in 1961. He was married to Annie McCormick later that year and they lived in Memphis for a time and moved to Holly Springs in 1966, where they lived near her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Norvin Forester till Annie's death in 1975. Mr Wease was a resident of Care Inn from 1974 till his death on 26 April 1983. He was laid to rest in the National Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr Wease spent over 50 years in construction work and was involved in many construction projects during his life time. He and his step-son started a millworks company in Memphis. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a life long Methodist. He is survived by a son, the Rev. Jack W. Wease of Fort Worth, Texas, a step-son, Henry B Gardner of Memphis, three daughters, Mrs Peter Salerno of Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs Gladys Crehbiel of suburban Chicago, and Mrs Lillian Myers of Orlando, Florida, three step-daughters, Mrs Carl E Cannon of Memphis, Mrs Norvin Forester of Holly Springs, Mississippi, and Mrs Albert McAlexander of Columbus, Mississippi, and a brother, Fred Wease of Richwood, West Virginia, as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends.

[NI1729] Obituary of Robert L Weese - Richwood News Leader

Robert L Weese, 61, of 321 Redwood Drive, died June 22, 1988, in Memorial Division, CMAC, after a short illness.

He was retired from AT&T. He was a member of Elk Hills Presbyterian Church, was a mason and a member of Scottish Rite Bodies and Beni Kedem Shrine. He was a veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving: wife Iris June Weese; mother, Dorothy Weese of Richwood; daughter, Suzanne Weese of Charleston; sons, Dan of Colorada Springs, Colo., Robert of West Palm Beach, Fla., Larry of Akron, Pa.; sisters, Mrs Rajean Allem of Margate, Fla., Mrs. Phyllis Smithson of Richwood; brother, Bill of Richwood; two grandchildren.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston.

[NI1736] Lived 10 Months, 20 days - died from cholera infantum

[NI1737] Betty Jean Wease, born at home, at Dain (near Richwood), Nicholas County, W.Va., on 23 May, 1927.

Betty was educated in the public schools of Nicholas County, W.Va., attending Grades 1-3 at Tannery Elementary School in Richwood, Grade 4 at Little Laurel Elementary School (a two room school located in Little Laurel Hollow), Grade 5 at Tannery Elementary School, Grade 6 at Little Laurel Elementary School, Grade 7-8 at Tannery Elementary School and Richwood High School, graduating with the class of 1946.

During her high school years she was employed during the summer months in Barberton, Ohio, where she lived with her sister Gladys Maycel and brother-in-law, Clarence Junior Frame. In the summer of 1944, she was employed as a waitress by the Isaly Dairy Company in Barberton. In the summer of 1945, she was employed by the Pitcairn & Valve Co., in Barberton, in a production environment.

Upon her graduation from high school, Betty became an employee of the Steele Wallace Company, the world's largest clothes pin factory, Richwood, W.Va., producing springed clothes pins. She held this position until the plant closed.

She subsequently was employed by Rubber Fabricators, Inc, Richwood, W.Va., producing equipment for the U.S. Defense Department; e.g., life rafts, inflatable equipment decoys, aircraft slides, etc. In 1973, she joined the ranks of management as a supervisor. This company was subsequently bought by the B.F. Goodrich Co., of Akron, Ohio. She retired from the B.F. Goodrich Company in March 1986.

[NI1739] The Peters family resided at Kamoor (near Fayetteville), W.Va., a small mining town, at the time of Jim Peters birth.

The Peters family moved frequently as his father was employed by various coal mining companies.

Jim Peters attended various schools due to the frequent moves of his family. He attended Oak Hill, W.Va. high school.

At the age of 17, he was employed by the Donnegan Coal Company, leaving the company after 13 years of service. He joined the ranks of the Sewell Coal Company, Marybill, W.Va. and subsequently passed the exam for "Foreman" status in 1969. After leaving the Sewell company, he was employed by the Westmoreland Coal Company and retired in January 1986.

[NI1744] Obituary of Joseph L Wease - The Nicholas Chronicle Jan 24, 2002

Joseph L. Wease, 57, of Randleman, N.C., formerly of Richwood, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at home after a short illness.

He was a native of Nicholas County, a member of the Richwood Church of God, Church Street, Richwood, and was formerly employed with Sewell Coal Company.

Surviving: wife, Anita Bragg Wease of Randleman, N.C.; son, Joseph D. Wease of Randleman, N.C.; two daughters, Lisa Stone of Asheboro, N.C., Michelle Alderman of Randleman, N.C.; four sisters, Maycel Blake and Betty Brown, both of Richwood, Barbara Peters of Fenwick, Mary Shantery of Garfield Heights, Ohio; three brothers, David Wease of Monticello, Ga., James Wease of Richwood, Donald Wease of Punta Gorda, Fla.; four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Richwood Church of God, Church Street, Richwood, with the Rev. Ben Chavis officiating. Interment will be in the Richwood Cemetery, Richwood.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Richwood Church of God, Church Street, Richwood.

[NI1752] Joseph Douglas Wease was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va., attending Tannery Elementary School, Cherry River Elementary School and Richwood High School, graduating with the class of 1988.

During his high school years he participated with the High School Band, playing the drums.

He attended Glenville State College for one year, before removing with the family to Asheboro, North Carolina. In 2000, he restarted his education, majoring in information Systems and Network Management.

He is employed by his father at the family's car dealership.

[NI1759] Obituary of Dennis McClellan Hunt-The Beckley Post-Herald Richwood:

Dennis McClellan Hunt, 60, of Richwood died Friday in a Richwood hospital. Born April 6, 1906, at Jennings, he was the son of Mrs Myrtle Hunt. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employe of Ely-Thomas Lumber Co. of Fenwick. Other survivors include his wife, Gladys Maycel; a daughter, Jo Ellen Hunt, at home; two stepdaughters, Karen Sue Frame, at home, and Mrs Charles Anthony of Mogadore, Ohio; two stepsons, Clarence and Charles Frame, both of Akron, Ohio, and a brother, Buster Hunt of Fenwick. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Richwood Church of God with Rev C.R. Smith in charge. Burial will be in the Mountain View Memorial Park at Richwood. The body will remain at White and White Funeral Home in Richwood.

[NI1760] Jo Ellen Hunt was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va., attending Tannery Elementary school, grades 1-8, and Richwood High School, graduating with the class of 1975. During her high school years she participated with the Future Homemakers of America organization and the high school's Secretarial Club.

Upon her high school graduation in May 1975, she married Russell Glen Adams and the family removed to Creston, Ohio. She began her working career as a housekeeper for the Westview Manor nursing home in Wooster, Ohio. She subsequently was employed as a cashier for the Creston, Ohio I.G.A. store

In October 1978, the family returned to West Virginia, settling in Craigsville, W.Va. She was briefly employed by Bright of America, Summersville, W.Va. In 1979 she was employed by the B.F. Goodrich Co., Richwood, W.Va., in the production of airplane slides and life rafts. She held this position until she was laid off in 1982. In March 1992 she was employed in the phsical therapy lab of Richwood Sacred Heart Hospital.

Upon her divorce in April 1994 from Russell Adams, she removed to an apartment in Richwood, W.Va. Upon her marriage to Gary Hamrick, the family resided at New Hope (Fenwick Mountain area), W.Va.

Jo Ellen susequently has been employed as a cashier by the U-Save stores and as an administrator for the medical office of Dr. Ho Chang in Richwood, W.Va.

[NI1763] Ernie Davis was a brother of Dewey Davis, husband of Ocie Elizabeth (Webb) Davis.

[NI2064] Barbara Lee (Wease) Peters was educated in the public schools of Nicholas Co., W.Va., attending Little Laurel elementary school (two room school) for two years and Tannery elementary school in Richwood, W.Va. for four years.

During her earlier years she was employed as a housekeeper for the McQuade family, Richwood, W.Va. The McQuade's were a very large and influencial family in the coal industry and the city of Richwood, W.Va. She also did washing and ironing for various families.

In 1957 she was employed by the Sacred Heart Hospital in Richwood, working in the laundry department. In 1959, she began training at the Sacred Heart Hospital for nursing duties, however, the emergency room duties provided the necessary input to decide this was not the type of work she would enjoy. During the period of 1961 through 1978, she was employed by Rubber Fabricators, Richwood, W.Va. working in a production environment making products for the Defense Department.

In 1979 she attended Cosmotology School in Beckley, W.Va. and graduated in September 1981 (interrupted). She owned and operated her own Beauty Shop in Richwood, W.Va. until about 1994.

On 1 August 1995, the family removed to New Hope (Fenwick Mountain area), Nicholas Co., W.Va.

[NI2110] Charles Kevin Frame, born 20 January 1963 at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va.; married 18 February 1983 at the Meade Ave. Christain Church, Akron, Ohio, Karen Lee Gibson, born 2 September 1963 at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, daughter of Robert Lee and Rubie Christine (Smith) Gibson of Akron, Ohio.

Charles Kevin Frame was educated in the public shcools of Akron, Ohio, attending Betty Jane elementary school, Hyre Junior high school, and Ellet high school, graduating with the class of 1981. During his high school years, he was a member of the high school football team, track team (Junior year) and was a member of the high school Latin Club. During his high school years he was employed by Fiesta Pizza Shop as a cook.

On 2 March 1982, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, taking basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Ill. He was transferred to San Diego, Ca. where he received training for Radio Communications. He was subsequently transferred to Norfolk, Va. where he was assigned to the U.S.S. Charleston. During his tour of duty he toured Scandanavia, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Central America and the East Coast of the United States. On 2 March 1986 he was honorably discharged with the rank of E-5.

In 1986 he was employed by Merv's Lawnservice of Uniontown, Ohio as a landscaper. During the period of 1986-1988, he was employed by Peter J Schmidtt Co., Akron, Ohio as a warehouseman. For a short period in 1988 he was employed by Atlantic Foundry, Akron, Ohio as a mold setter for automotive parts. In 1988-1990, he was employed by Timken Roller Bearing, Inc., Massillon, Ohio as a automatic lathe operator. In 1990 he began his current employment for Akron Brick and Block, Akron, Ohio as a heavy machine operator.

Karen Lee Gibson was educated in the public schools of Akron, Ohio, attending Windemere elementary school, Hyre Junior high school and Ellet high school, graduating with the class of 1982. During her school years, she participated in the High School Choir and the Madrigal Club. In her senior year she received a solo and ensemble award from the University of Akron. In 1982 she was employed by Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Akron, Ohio as a dance instructor. During the period of 1982-1987, she was employed by O'Neils Department Stores (Chapel Hill Mall), Akron, Ohio as a sales clerk in the costume jewelry department. During the period of 1987-1989 she was employed by the Summit County Auditor's Office, Akron, Ohio as a real estate appraisor. During the period of 1989-1990, she was employed by B.F. Goodrich Credit Union, Akron, Ohio as a teller. In 1990 she began her current career as a dog groomer, employed by Dog's Best Friend, Springfield Twp., Ohio. Her hobby is breeding and raising championship dogs.

[NI2220] Clarence Junior Frame, born 27 October 1918 at home, Riverside Dr., Richwood, W.Va. - delivering physician, Dr. High Dunn, died 29 October 1947; married, 30 August 1937 at the Richwood Baptist Church, Richwood, W.Va., Gladys Maycel Wease, born 31 August 1920, daughter of Play Fred and Ona Mae (Webb) Wease.

Clarence Junior Frame was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va., attending Tannery Elementary school (graduated 23/05/1930) and Richwood Junior High school (graduated 27/05/1933). In 1935 he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps., at Camp F-18, Neola, W.Va. - enlisted 29/08/1935, discharged 31/03/1936- worked as a laborer.

On 30 August 1937, he married Gladys Maycel Wease, daughter of Play Fred Wease and Ona Mae Webb of Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas County (near Richwood), W.Va.- Ceremony performed by Rev. Helen Hill Tanner minister of The Richwood Baptist Church, Richwood, W.Va. Miss Helen Hill came to Richwood 1 July 1909. Miss Hill served as a missionary one year in Richwood. She then did State work during July and August and resumed work in the Richwood field 1 September 1910, serving as pastor for half-time and as a missionary half-time until 1 January 1912. Miss Hill was ordained 1 March 1911 and called as pastor for full time 1 January 1912. The Rev. Helen Hill went away to Kansas and returned with a husband, the Rev Walter Tanner, and the two served as co-pastors.

On 31 August 1937, he left for Lewisburg, W.Va. to begin his enlistment in the Civilian Conservation Corps., at Camp SCS-5 Lewisburg, W.Va., discharged 31/03/1939- worked as a truck driver.

In 1939 he and his wife purchased their first home in Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas County (near Richwood), W.Va. - paid $250.00. In 1939 he was employed by The Steele Wallace Corp., Richwood, W.Va. In 1941 he removed to Akron, Ohio- employed as a trucking dock worker for Motor Express Inc.- family was left in W.Va. On 15 December 1941 he was employed by the Babcock & Wilcox Co., Barberton, Ohio as a shipping clerk.

In 1942 he brought his family to Ohio where they resided at 81 W. South St., Akron, Ohio for a short period of time. In 1942 he removed to 444 3rd St., Barberton, Ohio. In 1945 he was drafted into the U.S. Army- inducted at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, 25/01/1945- took basic training at Camp Crowder, Missouri- served at Camp Beale, California.
Discharged, 1/12/1945.

Clarence Junior Frame was killed in an industrial accident at the Babcock & Wilcox Co., Barberton, Ohio, 29 October 1947 and is buried at Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, W.Va.

Akron Beacon Journal - OUR BUDDY

His presence lingers still about the yard His footsteps echo yet upon the ground His cherry smile brightened with regard Each time a friend came around, Whatever way his fading footsteps tread He leaves emptyness in our soul, Passing away beyond the bend Of the road where he acheived his goal. We strive to pierce the darkness o'er and o'er Tis not for us to know the course he took, Yet abiding here is grief, we can but know His life was like an open book. The blue and kindly skies above him glow, They will look after him for years to come, Caring for him through rain and snow, Watching over him like a mother at home. A little lapse of time, and then The outer world shall open wide And we shall leave the busy world of men, To overtake him, and journey at his side. And living here today, we can but pray Whatever fate it pleases God to send And may we clasp his hand again some day. He was our dearest friend.

The shipping Department suffered quite a blow in the loss of our dear friend Clarence "Red" Frame. To all who knew him he was upmost, sincere, and a reliable man. A great sport in everyway. Born in Richwood, W.Va. 1920, he was the son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Frame. He spent his boyhood days hunting and fishing throughout the mountains in Nicholas County, a great sports loving fan. He loved baseball and traveled near and far to see his favorite sport. To know him was to like him. His friendship throughout Barberton and vincinity was immense. He began employee of Babcock & Wilcox Co. December 15, 1941, a great man with untiring working ability. The Shipping Dept. Representative, a leader in his field of work. He leaves his wife Maycel, two sons, and two daughters, John Thomas, Clarence, Joyce and Karen. Mrs Frame is returning to Richwood where she was also born, just a stones throw from Clarence's home. Burial was made on a Summit overlooking the city of Richwood, November 2, 1947.
Friends of the Shipping Department Babcock & Wilcox Co.

[NI2332] Angela Kay Frame was educated in the public schools of Akron, Ohio, attending Betty Jane elementary school, Hyre Junior high school and Central Hower high school, graduating with the class of 1983. At Central Hower high school she was enrolled in the Dental Assistant vocational program. Her senior year, 1983, she was named Dental Assistant of the year by the Akron Rotary Club. During her high school years, she was a majorette for the high school band (junior and senior years), a member of the student council (Sophomore and Junior years), was a member of the high school volleyball team (sophomore year) and participated in the Vocational Club of America (Junior and Senior years).

During the period of 1983-1985, she was employed as a dental assistant for Dr Gary Olson, Akron, Ohio. During the period of 1985-1986, she was employed as a dental assistant by Dr Christopher Martin, Kent, Ohio. During the period of 1986-1989, she was employed by Prudential Insurance Co., Akron, Ohio as a claims examiner. During the period of 1989-1991, she was employed by Aetna Insurance Co., Akron, Ohio as a claims examiner. While working for Aetna Insurance Co., she began her current career as a real estate sale representative for Marting Real Estate Inc., Akron, Ohio after attending classes at Southern Ohio Business College in Akron, Ohio. In 1983 she removed to 803 Massillon Road, Akron, Ohio. In 1984 she removed to 5193a Kline Rd, Kent, Ohio and in 1986 she and her husband purchased their house at 2393 Cooledge Ave., Akron, Ohio. After here divorce from Richard Shears she was employed by PCM Insurance Company and continued her real estate career. She was subsequently employed by Benefit Services, Inc, Akron, Ohio and once again continued her real estate career and earned her Accredited Buyer Representative designation.

With her marriage to Steven Ray Ailing, the family relocated 4393 Sherman Church Ave., Canton, Ohio.

After her divorce from Steven Ailing, Angie and her children removed to a new house at 927 Weaver St., SW, Canton, Ohio

Richard Warner Shears was educated in the public schools of Tallmadge, Ohio, attending Dunbar elementary school, Tallmadge Junior high school and Tallmadge high school, graduating with the class of 1981. During his Junior high school and high school years he participated in the schools wrestling, football and track programs. Beginning with his sophomore year in high school (1979), he was employed by City Machine and Wheel Co., Tallmadge, Ohio as a tow motor operator. In 1982 he was employed by Cardinal Packaging Co., Streetsboro, Ohio in their maintenance department.

[NI2554] Amy Michelle Frame, born 25 October 1969 at St Thomas Hospital, Akron, Ohio. Amy Michelle Frame was educated in the public schools of Akron, Ohio, attending Betty Jane elementary school, Hyre Junior high school and Ellet high school, graduating with the class of 1988. Upon her graduation from high school she received a scholarship for the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. She attended the University of Akron, graduating with the class of 1991, attaining an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.

During her high school years she was employed by Vacarro's Restaurant, Springfield Twp., Ohio as a salad girl and by Duffy's Restaurant, Akron, Ohio as a bus girl. In 1990 she was employed by Lindsay's Restaurant (now Jeremiah's), Lakemore, Ohio as a waitress. In 1991 she was employed by Denny's Restaurant, Lakemore, Ohio as a waitress, as a parking lot attendant for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio and in this same year she began her career as a police officer, employed by the city of Akron, Ohio.

[NI2570] Carol Sue Morris was educated in the public schools of Ohio, graduating from Coventry High School , Summit County, Ohio, with the class of 1980. During her High School years she participated with the High School Concert Band and was a Majorette. Her senior year of high school, she was the Coventry High School Homecoming Crowner.

Upon graduation from high school, Carol began working in accounting in the resort industry while continuing her education in accounting at the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, taking courses in the evening hours. She subsequently attended the Akron Medical Institute, Akron, Ohio, in 1993 and 1994, where she earned Honor Student of the Year in Medical Assisting. During this same period, she also began working at Victim Assistance in Akron, Ohio, a non-profit organization offering aid to victims of crime. Upon her graduation from the Akron Medical Institute, she interned at Akron City Hospital where she subsequently began working in Pathology.

While attending the Akron Medical Institute, she met her future husband, Mark Anthony in 1995 and later that year the couple relocated to Fairfax, Virginia.

Carol was employed by the Arlington Hospital, Arlington, Virginia. In 1997, she left the hospital to assist in the start up of an obstetrics practise in Reston, Virginia.

[NI2573] Lori Tontimonia was educated in the public schools of Ravenna, Ohio, attending Williard Elementary School, grades 1 thru 5, Brown Middle School, grades 6 thru 8, and Ravenna High School, graduating with the class of 1990.

During her school years she was a member of the high school band, beginning her musical education in the sixth grade. She played the coronet, french horn and alto saxaphone. She was a member of the student council during her ninth, tenth and eleventh years of school. Her senior year she participated in the cooperative business education program while working as a coop student at General Electric Lighting Co. in Ravenna as a human resource assistant. Upon her graduation from high school, she attended the American School of Cosmotology, receiving her Managing Cosmotology License in 1992. Upon completing her education she was employed by Tapers and Tan Salon in Ravenna. In 1993 she was employed by Western Reserve Wire Products Co., in Twinsburg, Ohio as a machine press operator manufacturing wiring harnesses for Mr Coffee coffee pots.

[NI2586] Gary Dale Hamrick's family removed to New Hope (Fenwick Mountain area), Nicholas Co., W.Va. and he began his education in the public schools of Nicholas County, W.Va. He attended New Hope Elementary school (a one room school) located on Mill Branch Road - Fenwick Mountain area, grades 1-6, Fenwick Elementary school, grades 7-8 and Richwood High School, Richwood, W.Va., graduating with the class of 1960. His primary education at Richwood High School was with the Vocational school where he studied welding, electrical and machinist principles.

During his high school years he participated with the Conservation Club and was a member of the high school wrestling team in 1959 and 1960.

Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army taking his basic training and advanced training, as a tank driver, at Ft Knox, Kentucky. His regiment was called to active duty due to the Berlin crisis and he was subsequently transferred to various locations through out the United States to perform various duties. He was discharged in August 1962 at Ft Meade, Md.

He enlisted in the Maryland National Guard to secure a position with the Defense Department until December 1969.

He briefly (two months) removed to Detroit, Michigan and secured a position with the General Motors Cadillac Division. With his return to West Virginia, he purchased a mobile home and settled at New Hope (Fenwick Mountain area), W.Va.

He was employed by the Brooklyn Coal Company, where he was trained to run a "bolt machine", securing the roof of the mines. Early in 1970, he was employed by the Sewell Coal Company of Nettie, W.Va. running a "bolt machine". In 1984, he sold the mobile home residence and built his house on the location. While working at Sewell Coal Company, he was permenantly disabled as a result of an accident.

Gary Hamrick is an auto hobbyist, building and repairing cars. During his residence in Maryland, he drove race cars professionally at various race tracks in the Maryland/Virginia area.

[NI2628] Sandra Elaine Brown was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va., attending Tannery Elementary School and Richwood High School, graduating with the class of 1966.

Upon graduation from high school she removed to Akron, Ohio. In 1982, the family removed to the Atlanta, Georgia area, purchasing a home in Lawrenceville, Ga. She is employed by Gwinnett County, Georgia as a custodian.

[NI2629] Pamilla Ann Brown was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va., attending Tannery Elementary School and Richwood High School, graduating with the class of 1971.

Upon her graduation from high school, she removed to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1973, she began a career with the Bell South Company.

[NI2664] Thomas Matthew Frame, born 21 April 1971 at St Thomas Hospital, Akron, Ohio; married 2 December 1991 at his father's home, (1) Kelly Ann Van Hook, born 27 November 1973, daughter of Gregory Lee and Christine Ann (Cooper) Van Hook, (2) Lori Lee Tontimonia, daughter of Michael Tontimonia and Dianne Riggle.

Thomas Matthew Frame was educated in the public schools of Akron, Ohio attending Betty Jane elementary school, Hyre Junior high school and Ellet high school, graduating with the class of 1989. In the fall of 1989, he attended the University of Akron for one semester. During his high school years he participated in basketball (1987-1989) with an Akron City team. During his high school years he was employed by Darrow's Grocery store, Akron, Ohio as a stock boy and by Revco Drug Store, Akron, Ohio as a stock boy. He was also employed by Fiesta Pizza, Akron, Ohio as a cook.

In January 1990, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, taking basic training at Paris Island, S.C. He was transferred to Marine Combat Training at Camp Lejune, N.C. He was subsequently transferred to Ft Eustis, Va. for training in Traffic Management. He was then transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C. In January 1991, he was transferred to Saudi Arabia where he participated in the Persian Gulf (Desert Storm) War. In July 1991, he was transferred to Camp Lejune, N.C. for further combat training. In August 1991 he was transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, N.C. and in Novenber 1991 he was transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan.

[NI2775] Kelly Ann Van Hook was educated in the pubic schools of various locations. She attended Sieberling elementary school (kindergarten-third grade), Akron, Oh., Highland elementary school (fourth grade), Stow, Ohio, Spring Creek elementary school (5th & 6th grades), Ft Myers, Fla., Hyre Junior high school (7th & 8th grades), Akron, Oh, and Ellet high school (9th, 10th & 12th grades-skipped the 11th grade), Akron, Oh. graduating with the class of 1991. During her high school years she was a member of the student council (freshman year), National Honor Society (10th & 11th grades) and a member of the high school Spainish Club.

During her high school years ( 2 Feb 1990- 1 June 1990) she was employed by Petries Inc., Chapel Hill Mall, Akron, Oh as a sales clerk. She was also employed by Wendy's Restaurant (1 June 1990- 7 July 1991), Akron, Oh as a food service employee. Upon her marriage she removed with her husband to Beaufort, S.C. where she was employed as a secretary by Burrows Transfer Inc.

[NI3219] Mark Anthony was educated in the public schools of Mogadore, Ohio, attending Mogadore elementary school and Mogadore High School graduating with the class of 1985. During his high school years he participated with the Varsity Wrestling team earning letters for three years and MVP Honors while graduating in the top 10% of his class.

He attended Akron University on a part time basis for several years while working in the health insurance claims business. He had begun his working career at the early age of 15 years, while in high school, employed by Wet Pets Plus, of Mogadore, Ohio, remaining with the company for six years. He was employed by Prudential Insurance Company, working on the night shift and subsequently was employed by two other companies.

In 1991, he began teaching health care insurance claims processing at the Akron Medical/Dental Institute, which is where he met his future wife, Carol Morris. While continuing to teach part time at the Akron Medical/Dental Institute during the evenings, he began a career as a Customer Service Representative for the Main Street Muffins in 1992. He quickly advanced to the position of Regional Accounts Manager as the company grew rapidly and built a new corporate office and production facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. In 1995, the company offered an opportunity to manage the Washinton, D.C. market and with their marriage engagement, Mark and Carol relocated to Fairfax, Virginia with Mark assuming the position of Regional Sales Manager.

On 17 June, 1996, the couple were married in Las Vegas, Nevada, and in 1998, the couple purchased thier first home in South Riding, Virginia.

[NI3330] Gladys Maycel Wease, born 31 August 1920, at the home of her parents, Play Fred and Ona Mae (Webb) Wease on the southside of Richwood, W.Va. She was the oldest of twelve children. She removed with her parents to Chesapeake, Ohio where her father worked on a construction job with his brother Jack, building a bridge. About 1925/26, she removed with her parents back to West Virginia, settling at Dain (between Richwood and Fenwick), where she, her sister Annabell and her parents lived for a short period of time with her maternal grandparents, Charles Preston and Lydia Katherine (Starr) Webb. She began her education during this period by attending a two room school at Dain, W.Va., attending the first and second grades. About 1926, her parents rented a house above a store and gasoline station at Dain. It was at this house that her brother Arlie Alfred Wease was born. About 1927, her father rented a house at Dain, W.Va. It was at this house that her sister Betty Jean Wease was born. In 1928, she removed with her parents and family to their first house in Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas Co. (near Richwood), W.Va. This house was located just across the first bridge on Little Laurel Road, Nicholas Co., W.Va. Her paternal grandfather Alfred Lee Wease lived with the family for a short period of time. Her sister Sarah Edith Wease was born in this house. In 1929, she removed to a house her father built, a four room house in Little Laurel Hollow. At the time that they moved into the house it was not finished, with only studded walls. While living at this house she attended Tannery Elementary school, Richwood, W.Va., attending the third through the sixth grade. At twelve years of age, she was employed by Harold and Grey Fish on Riverside Drive, Richwood, W.Va., for approximately six months, babysitting and working in the kitchen. She was paid $2.50 per week. At fourteen years of age, she was employed by James and Cookie McKenzie of Richwood, babysitting and housekeeping, for approximately two years. She was paid $3.50 per week. It was during this period, at approximately fifteen years of age that she began dating her future husband, Clarence Junior Frame, son of Oscar Byrne and Ida May (Rogers) Frame, also of Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas Co., W.Va. On 30 August 1937, she married Clarence Junior Frame and the couple purchased their first home for $250.00 in Little Laurel Hollow, Nicholas County, W.Va. Their daughter Joyce Elaine and son John (Clarence Frederick) was born in this house. This house was located across the road from Clarence Junior Frame's parents. In 1942, she removed to Akron, Ohio with her husband, where her husband Clarence Junior Frame was employed by the Babcock & Wilcox Co., locating at 81 W. South St., Akron, Ohio. Her son Charles Thomas was born in this house. In 1942, she removed with her family to an apartment at 444 3rd St, Barberton, Ohio. In 1947, she removed with her family to an apartment at 445 3rd St, Barberton, Ohio. While living there, her daughter Karen Sue was born at Barberton Citizens Hospital, Barberton, Ohio. Upon the death of her husband, Clarence Junior Frame, she removed back to Richwood, W.Va. to be near her parents, Play Fred and Ona Mae (Webb) Wease. She purchased land from Bill Rigsby ($250.00) and Curly Life ($200.00) at 26 Church St. Richwood, W.Va. and bought material for the amount of $7,500.00 to build a house. Her father built the house in exchange for the family car, a 1937 Plymouth. In April 1948, she was employed by The Cherry River Boom & Lumber Co., Richwood, W.Va. at the rate of .59 per hour. She loaded lumber and ran a joiner making lumber for bed rails, cabinets and other housewares. In 1959 she was laid off. On 3 September 1955, she married Dennis McClellan Hunt, of Fenwick, W.Va. The couple resided at the house built by Gladys Maycel (Wease/Frame) Hunt at 26 Church St., Richwood, W.Va. As the result of this marriage, one child was born, Jo Ellen Hunt, born 13 November 1957 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Richwood, W.Va. Dennis McClellan Hunt died 3 February 1967. In April 1960, she was employed by Rubber Fabricators, Richwood, W.Va. (this company was later purchased by B.F. Goodrich Co. of Akron, Ohio and moved to Fenwick, W.Va.). She was employed as an assembly line worker making canopies for rubber boats used by the U.S. Navy. She subsequently was employed for a period of eight years as a quality control inspector. In April 1985, she retired after 25 years of service. On 25 October 1969, she married Arthur Denver (Whitey) Blake of Curtin Hollow, Nicholas County, W.Va. in Craigsville, W.Va. She removed with her daughter Jo Ellen to Whitey Blake's home in Curtin Hollow. In 1975, she and Whitey Blake sold their home in Curtin Hollow and purchased a mobile home and located at Willard Brown's Trailor Park in Richwood, W.Va. Arthur Denver (Whitey) Blake died on 20 March 1979. In the spring of 1985, Gladys Maycel (Wease/Frame) Blake moved her mobile home to 28 Church St., Richwood, W.Va.

[NI3331] The birth of Play Fred Weese is not recorded at the Grantsville, Calhoun County, W.Va. courthouse. The first recorded incident of his birth is the 1910 Nicholas County, W.Va. census at the age of ten.

Play Fred Wease, removed from White Pine, Roane County, W.Va., to Nicholas County, W.Va. around 1908/1909 at nine or ten years of age with his immediate family. At the time of his marriage to Ona Mae Webb, the couple lived with her parents on Dyer Avenue in Richwood, W.Va.

He was employed by the Cherry River Paper Company, Richwood, W.Va. in 1936. He subsequently was a carpenter employed by the Cherry River Boom & Lumber Co., in Richwood, W.Va.

Obituary of Play Fred Wease- Charleston Gazette - Richwood:

Play Fred Wease, 92, of Richwood died July 31, 1992, at Richwood Area Medical Center after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Richwood and a member of Church of God, Richwood. He was retired from Cherry River Boom and Lumber Co. Surviving daughters, Gladys Blake, Betty Brown and Barbara Peters, all of Richwood, Roseland Shantrey of Cleveland; sons, David of Monticello, Ga., James of Richwood, Donald of Gulf Shores, Ala., Joseph of Randleman, N.C.; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m Monday at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, with the Rev. C.R. Smith officiating. Burial will be in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

[NI3442] Obituary of Ona Mae (Webb) Wease - Richwood News Leader

Mrs. Ona Wease, 87, died Monday, June 25, in a Richwood hospital, following a long illness.
Born June 3, 1903, in Roane County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lydia Webb.
Mrs. Wease was a homemaker and a member of the Little Laurel Church of God.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Wease; four daughters, Gladys Blake, Betty Brown and Barbara Peters, all of Richwood, and Roseland Shantery of Cleveland, Ohio; four sons, David Wease of Monticello, Ga., James Wease of Richwood, Donald Wease of Memphis, Tenn. and Joey Wease of Asheboro, N.C.; six sisters, Elizabeth Davis of Dayton, Ohio, Julia Dennis of Jody, Virginia Dorsey of Middleburg, Fla., Mary Farley of Rachel, Mildred Storch of Sarasota, Fla., and Juanita Hartshorn of Richwood; 32 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Services will be Friday, June 29, at I p.m. at the Little Laurel Church of God with the Rev. C. R. Smith officiating. Burial will be in the West Virginia Memorial Gardens at Calvin.
Friends may call Thursday, June 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the church.

Collins Funeral Home in Richwood is in charge of the arrangements.

[NI3614] Kimberly Renee Lambert began her education in the public schools of Akron, Ohio, attending Ritzman Elementary School, K-6 and 7th grade at Hyre Junior High School. With the family's removal to Lawrenceville, Ga., she continued her education, graduating from Gwinnett High School with the class of 1988.

During her formative years in Akron, Ohio, she was active in Jazz, Tap and Gymnastics at the Pat Lewis Studios.

She began a career in the banking industry, employed by the First Atlanta National Bank/Wachavia Bank of Ga., N.A.

While maintaining a working career, she continued her education, attending Oglethorpe University during the period of 1988-1997 with a partial scholarship. She graduated "Cum Laude" from Georgia State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in English Literature and earning a Georgia teaching certificate.

She began her teaching career at Trickum Middle School, Lilburn, Georgia, teaching the 8th grade.

[NI3616] Rebecca Jean Lambert attended Central Gwinnett High School, Lawrenceville, Ga., graduating with the class of 1996.

She is continuing her education, attending Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, Georgia.

During her school years, she was very active in sports - Softball, Soccer and Basketball.

[NI3792] Alfred Lee Weese was a widower at the time of his marriage to Annie Carter. No record of his prior marriage or the death of his wife is on file at the Grantsville, Calhoun County, W.Va. courthouse.

The family was living on Laurel Creek, Roane Co., W.Va. at the time of the birth of a daughter in 1907.

Alfred Lee Weese removed from Roane Co., W.Va., to Nicholas Co., W.Va. prior to 1910 as evidenced by the 1910 Nicholas Co., W.Va. census.

Obituary of Alfred Lee Wease - The Nicholas Republican, August 12, 1948 - Richwood, W.Va.

Aged Citizen Dies
Services were conducted Sunday in the Church of Godd for Alfred Lee Weese, 85, who died suddenly Friday near his home on Riverside Drive.

Weese was born April 10, 1864 in Calhoun County. Internment was made in the Richwood cemetery.

Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Anna Weese, are three sons, Jack, Fred and John.

Simons Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

[NI3803] The 1880 Calhoun Co., W.Va. census reflects the name of Anna Carter as Roanna.

Obituary of Anna (Carter) Wease - The Nicholas Replublican, Thursday, Nov. 2, 1950 - Richwood, W.Va.
Anna Weese
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dale Stalnaker from the LaFrank United Bretheren church on Tuesday afternoon for Anna Wease, 83, who died October 29 at the home of a son, Fred Weese of Papermill town.

Interment was made in the Richwood cemetery with Simons Funeral home in charge.

Survivors besides the son with whom she made her home, are John Weese of Richwood and Jack Weese of Memphis, Tenn; and several grandchildren

[NI3814] Jennifer Lee Frame was educated in the public schools of Ohio, attending K-6 at Windemere Elementary School in Akron, grade 7 at Hyre Junior High School in Akron, grade 8 at Jackson Middle School in Jackson Township and grades 9-12 at Jackson High School, graduating with the class of 1990. She attended Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1994, achieving a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in English, minoring in Political Science.

During her college years, her Sorority was Alpha Omicron Pi.

Upon her graduation from college she was employed by Maintenance Concepts in Canton, Ohio, as the Personnel Director. She subsequently held positions of Assistant to the Vice President for the GBS Company in Akron, Ohio; Personal Banking Specialist at Ohio Savings Bank, in Cleveland, Ohio; and Technical Writer/Procedures Analyst for the Robert Half Consulting Company assisting companies installing Oracle Financial Systems.

[NI3815] The 1850 census reflects that David B Weese was living in Randolph Co., Va.

The 1860 census reflects that David B Weese was living in Sherman Township, Calhoun Co., Va.

The 1900 Calhoun Co., W.Va. census reflects that David B Weese's grandson Davey, born May 1880, and his granddaughter Etta, born 1889 was living with him.

David B Weese's marriage to Elizabeth Lincicome reflects his age as 58 years. This does not calculate to reflect the date on his headstone.

[NI3837] Karen Sue Frame, born in Barberton, Ohio, 10 August 1947; married, 27 June 1970, Robert Paul Karpinski, born at Erie, Pa., 3 November 1944, son of Stanley Frank and Clara Leona (Sczepanski) Karpinski of Erie, Pa.

Karen Sue Frame was the first child of Clarence Junior and Gladys Maycel (Wease) Frame to be born in a hospital (Barberton Citizens, Barberton, Ohio). Barely three months after her birth, her father, Clarence Junior Frame was killed in an industrial accident at the Babcock & Wilcox Corp., at Barberton, Ohio. The family removed to Richwood, W.Va., where they resided with her maternal Grandparents, Fred and Ona Wease while their home was being built at 22 Church St., Richwood, W.Va. Karen, however, continued to live with her grandparents until the age of six, while her mother was employed full-time by The Cherry River boom & Lumber Co. of Richwood, W.Va.

Karen Sue Frame was educated in the public schools of Richwood, W.Va. She graduated from Tannery Elementary School and Richwood High School. At Tannery Elementary School she was active in the Glee Club and was a Cheerleader from sixth through eighth grades, receiving the Outstanding Cheerleader Award in the eighth grade at the Regional Basketball Tournaments. She graduated from Richwood High School in 1965 in the top 25 of 243 students and received the Independent Order of Oddfellows Scholarship and was named the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award Recipient for her school after scoring highest in a written homemaking examination taken by senior girls on 1 December 1964. In high school she was active in cheer leading, choral & drama groups, FHA, French Club and was a senior member of the Year Book Staff. She graduated from Glenville State College, at Glenville, W.Va., in January 1969, with an A.B. degree in Liberal Arts. Her major was English, with a minor in Speech. While at Glenville College, she pledged Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority, was active in drama and campus philanthropic life and was employed as an office assistant in her dormitory.

Following graduation from Glenville College, she removed to Akron, Ohio and was employed by the Akron Child Guidance Center, an out-patient psychiatric center for children. She worked in the capacity of Intake Social Worker, reviewing and/or referring all incoming cases, procuring patient information from other social agencies, schools, physicians, etc. In the summer of 1969, she met her future husband, Robert Paul Karpinski, through a computer dating service run by the University of Akron. After a romance of eleven months, they were married on 27 June 1970 at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Stow, Ohio. Karen's maid of honor was her younger sister, Jo Ellen Hunt and her Bridesmaids were; her roommate, Cathy Gardner, and a co-worker, Linda Jewell of Cleveland, Ohio. Robert's "Best Man" was his roommate, Timothy Boss of Pittsburgh, Pa., and his ushers were Capt. Michail Carroll, U.S.A.F. of Erie, Pa. and David Stolick of Stow, Ohio. The couple honeymooned in Ontario, Canada. The couple resided at 1111 Independence Ave., Apt. 2416, Akron, Ohio.

Robert Paul Karpinski was employed by The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio. In 1972, Karen and Bob Karpinski built their first home at 8321 Winterwood Ave. N.W., North Canton, Ohio. Five days after moving into their new home, their son, Robert Todd Karpinski was born on 3 November1972 at Akron City Hospital. Both Robert Paul Karpinski and son Robert Todd Karpinski were born on 3 November, both on a Friday and both within fifteen minutes of 3:00 pm. Three years later, daughter Laura Marie Karpinski was born at Akron City Hospital on 3 March 1976.

During her twenty years as full-time mother, Karen Sue (Frame) Karpinski served in many volunteer capacities. In 1974 she became active with the Akron Alumnai Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, eventually serving as Secretary, Vice-President and President, as well as editor, historian and panhellenic representative. As a representative for the Akron Panhellenic Association she served as social treasurer and charitable fund treasurer. She served as P.T.A., Jackson Township, Ohio, and was a room mother for one of her children for eight years. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for seven years and in her association with scouting, she served as Troop Organizer and Magazine Chairperson. She joined the North Canton Junior Women's Club in 1985 where she held several positions, including two Department Chairmanships, Ways & Means Nominating Chairman, Social Chairman, First and Second Vice-President and in 1992, President. In May 1991, she was awarded the honor of "Outstanding Club Woman of the Year", representing North Canton Junior Women in the district Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs. During this time she was also an active volunteer with the Canton Ballet, eventually holding part-time employment as the Box Office Manager. In 1991, she became a volunteer for the Canton, Ohio City Schools as a tutor in their Adult Literacy program. In June 1994, she removed with her husband to Nashville, TN as a result of her husband being transferred by The Bridgestone/Firestone Co. During the period of 1995-1997, she was employed by Hospice of Tennessee as the Manager of Volunteer Services. Beginning in 1997, she was employed by the Nashville Memorial Hospital as Director of Volunteer Services.

Robert Paul Karpinski was born at Erie, Pa., 3 November 1944, the only child of Stanley Frank and Clara Leona (Sczepanski) Karpinski. For most of his childhood years, the family resided at 229 Sanford Place, Erie Pa. He attended St. Casmir's Elementary and Erie Prepatory School for Boys. He graduated from Gannon College in Erie, Pa., with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1967 and received his Masters of Science in Engineering from the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio in 1969. During his school years, Robert Paul Karpinski was employed part time by the Sterling Seal Corp., by Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., as a stock boy and at Zurn Industries as an engineering assistant in Erie, Pa.

Following graduation from Gannon College, he was employed by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio as a junior engineer in June 1967. In October 1968, he took a six month leave of absence to complete a master's degree in engineering. This was made possible through a grant from the National Science Foundation. He returned to Firestone as a Senior Engineer. He has held various positions in his career at Bridgestone/Firestone, developing equipment and systems for the manufacture of tires. Robert Paul Karpinski is of Polish descent. His father, Stanley Frank Karpinski, along with a twin brother, were the oldest sons (two of ten children), of Stanley Frank and Anna (Baneszewski) Karpinski of Erie, Pa. Both paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from Poland and settled in Erie, Pa. around 1900. Clara Leona (Sczepanski) Karpinski was the daughter of Francis and Gladys (Adamozyck) Sczepanski, both of whom immigrated to the United States in the early 1900's

[NI3903] Robert Todd Karpinski was educated in the public schools of Jackson Township, Ohio, attending Sauder Elementary School, Jackson Middle School and Jackson High School, graduating with the class of 1991 as Valedictorian of his class.

He attended Ohio State University, graduating with the class of 1995, achieving BA Degrees in Mathematics and Psychology with Summa Cum Laude honors. Upon his graduation from Ohio State University, he continued his education at the University of Michigan, graduating with the class of 1997 with a Masters Degree in Social Psychology. He was selected Graduate Instructor of the Year at the University of Michigan and will received his Doctor of Psychology Degree and Masters of Biological Statistics Degrees in April, 2001.

In March 2001 he accepted a position of Assistant Professor for Social and Quantitative Psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa.

[NI3914] Laura Karpinski was educated in the public schools of Jackson Township, Ohio, attending Sauder Elementary School, Jackson Middle School and Jackson High School, graduating with the class of 1994 completing her senior year at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She attended the North Carolina School for the Arts, graduating with the class of 1998 with a BA of Fine Arts degree.

During her high scool years she performed with the Canton, Ohio ballet. Upon her graduation from the North Carolina School for Fine Arts, she danced for the Nashville, Tennessee ballet for two years.


The Repository Canton, Ohio Friday, Dec 17, 1993 :

It is almost time for her second or third ballet class of the day and Laura Karpinski is a tad bit anxious. Sitting still doesn't seem to suit her, at least not today. "I've always been really serious about dance, even when I was little," she says. "I didn't goof off in class". Her mother first enrolled her in ballet class when Laura was 6 years old. "All the neighborhood kids were in it," she remembers. "Now I'm the only one who's serious about it." Laura is portraying the Snow Queen in Canton's Ballet's "The Nutcracker" this weekend at the Palace Theatre. She is paired for a pas de deux with guest artist Lue Vanier of Ohio Ballet. An old veteran of "The Nutcracker" at just 17, Laura has appeared in the holiday production annually since she was 8. Her roles over the years have included a crown-bearing attendant, mouse, snowflake, flower, partygoer, and lead dancer in the Spanish and Marzipan sequences. Backstage at "The Nutcracker," "it's like chaos, but that's part of the fun of it," she says. "It's really exciting." "Performing is what I like the most," she readily admits. "It's probably why I've stayed in ballet." Modern dance holds little attraction for Laura: "I like the discipline of classical ballet, and knowing exactly what things are supposed to look like." The daughter of Robert and Karen Karpinski of Jackson Township, Laura is technically a 12th-grader at Jackson High School, but she is spending her senior year studying dance technique and dance history (plus English and government) at the University of Akron through a post-secondary options" program. "It's like a paid-for year of college," she says. "I never felt that I really fit in at high school, anyway. Most of my friends are here" (at Canton Ballet). Dance is literally her life. Between her university classes and Canton Ballet, where she is a company member, she dances seven days a week. "Sometimes my feet get really tired, she says. "I don't think people understand how hard this is. A lot of ballet is acting, putting on that image that it's effortless." Spending her summers at various dance workshops (Ballet Met in Columbus, Richmond Ballet in Virginia, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet) has given Laura an idea of her competition in the dance field. As for the future, she's deliberating between studying dance on the university level or seeking a position with a regional dance company. Of course, time is of the essence.
Quoth the ballerina: "You can't dance forever."

Laura is employed by Cocktail Concepts, Inc, Aurora, Colorada.

[NI3925] Meredith Ann Frame was educated in the public schools of Akron and Jackson Township, Ohio, attending grades K-3 at Windemere Elementary School, Akron, Ohio, grades 4-5 at Sauder Elementary School, Jackson Township, Ohio, grades 6-8 at Jackson Middle School, Jackson Township, Ohio and grades 9-12 at Jackson High School, Jackson Township, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1994. Upon graduating from High School she entered Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1998, with a B.A. Degree with a concentration in Marketing. Her sorority was Zeta Pi Lambda.

Meredith was very athletic, playing softball and basketball during her elementary school years and began a lengthy period of playing her favorite sport, soccer. She began her soccer years in 1988 participating with the Jackson Select Soccer Team, playing the position of "Forward". This team participated in various tournaments in Ohio. She continued her soccer years playing the position "Fullback" during High School, lettering in her senior year and the team achieving semi-finalist in the Ohio State Championship. She also participated with the Akron/Canton Premier soccer teams, playing in various tournaments in Ohio and Kentucky and in-door soccer during the winter months. She also participated with the Capital University soccer team, playing the position "Fullback" in her freshman, sophomore and senior years. Her senior year, Capital University won the Ohio Athletic Conference for the first time in the school's history.

Upon her graduation from Capital University she resided in Columbus, Ohio and was employed by various companies on a temporary basis. In July 1999, she was employed by CompuServe, Inc. as a marketing analyst.

[NI4036] Allison Lynn Frame was educated in the public schools of Akron and Jackson Twp., Ohio, attending grades K-3 at Windemere Elementary School, Akron, Oh, grades 4-5 at Sauder Elementary School, Jackson Twp, Ohio, grades 6-8 at Jackson Middle School, Jackson Twp., Ohio and grades 9-12 at Jackson High School, Jackson Twp., Ohio, graduating with the class of 1994. Upon graduation from High School, she entered Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1998, with a Degree in Elementary Education. She acheived the Dean's list in her Junior and Senior years.

Allison was very athletic, playing softball and basketball during her elementary school years. She began her soccer career during this period, playing for the Jackson Select Club and continued with the Jackson High School Varsity team. Her Junior and Senior years the High School advanced to the State Semi-Final championship. During her soccer years at Capital University, she was selected "Rookie of the Year" during her freshman year and "Most Valuable Player" during her Senior year. Her senior year, she was also selected Co-Captain of the team which won the Ohio Athletic Conference for the first time in the school's history. Upon her graduation from Capital University, she maintained her interest in Soccer by performing Assistant Coaching duties for the University.

Upon her marriage to Damon Douglas Scott, the couple honeymooned in Jamica and began their residence in Columbus, Ohio. She began her teaching career, teaching the fourth and fifth grades at the Mansion Day School, a private school in Columbus, Ohio. She also was employed as a private tutor during the summer months.

In the summer of 2000, she began her soccer coaching career, coaching the Upper Arlington High School junior varsity team.

[NI4392] Damon Douglas Scott was born at Marietta, Ohio, where his father was employed as a Sales Representative for the Scott's Lawn Care Company. At the age of three months, the family removed to Circleville, Ohio. At the age of sixteen months, the family removed to Ashville, Ohio where his father and three partners formed a business, "Professional Lawn Care Company" and purchased "Upper Lansdowne Golf Course" from his maternal Grandfather.

Damon Douglas Scott was educated in the public schools of Ashville, Ohio, attending Asheville Elementary School, grades K-5, Teays Valley Middle School, grades 6-8 and Teays Valley High School, graduating with the class of 1993. During his High School years, he participated with the High School baseball and football teams. He was President of his school's National Honor Society chapter. In the fall of 1993, he enrolled at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, attending his freshman year and the fall semester of his sophomore year. He participated with the Capital University football team, playing the position of Outside Linebacker. He subsequently had a recurring ankle injury repaired surgically which required a two month recuperation.

In the winter of 1994, Damon interupted his education and was employed by his father at the "Upper Lansdowne Golf Course" during the expansion of the golf course to eighteen holes. During this period he took filler courses at Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio.

In July, 1995, he renewed his education fulltime by enrolling at DeVry Intstitute of Technology, Columbus, Ohio in the field of Electrical Engineering. In February, 1996, he changed his major to Computer Information Systems.

In March, 1996, he met his future wife, Allison Lynn Frame, who was attending Capital University, Columbus, Ohio.

While at DeVry, he interned at Lucent Technologies, Columbus, Ohio, as a Personal Computer LAN Technition during the period of January - September, 1997. In January, 1998, he was employed as a Computer Applications Programmer by the Franklin County, Ohio, Clerk of Courts. In June, 1998, he was employed as a Computer Applications Programmer by Rapidigm Consulting Company, Columbus, Ohio. In November, 1998, he was employed by Bank One Services Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, as a Computer Applications Programmmer. In June, 2000, he was employed as a computer software developer for the Complete Business Solutions Company in Columbus, Ohio.

[NI5319] Obituary of Darren Lee Bennett - Charleston Gazette

FENWICK MOUNTAIN - Darren Lee Bennett, 32, of Fenwick Mountain, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Summersville Memorial Hospital after his car collided with a flatbed log truck on Route 39 near Canvas.

Darren was a graduate of Richwood High School and attended New Hope Baptist Church. He leaves behind many family members and friends with whom he shared his love for the Lord. He spent countless hours on Scenic Highway, the place where he felt at peace with his world.

Survivors include his wife, Nicky Bennett of Fenwick Mountain; sister, Tania Flkanagan, and husband, Randall Flanagan, of Fenwick Mountain; two nephews, Jeremy and Jordan; maternal grandmother, Glenna Lewis of Fenwick Mountain.

Services wil be Friday, Oct 19, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, W.Va., with the Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Russell cemetery, Craigsville, W.Va.

Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

[NI5586] The name reflected on the marriage record is Ray L Wease. On most records, the name is recorded as Roy S Wease.

[NI5589]

[NI5657] W.E. Spencer was divorced at the time of his marriage to Laura Wease.

[NI5664] The delivering doctor is recorded as W.T.W. Dye, MD.

[NI5678] Obituary of Ralph D. Wease - "Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV 4/1/1999

Ralph D. Wease, 66, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Mar. 22, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in White Pine, the son of the late Claude R. and Anna B. Maloney Wease. He was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School and received the Curtis P. Arts football award. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and worked for Marbon Chemical, now G.E. Plastics. He was a lifetime member of National Rifle Association.

Surviving are his wife, Levata L. Mills Wease of Parkersburg; two sons, Kevin W. Wease of Annamoriah and Rodney G. Wease of Parkersburg; two brothers, Don and Clyde Wease, both of Melbourne, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Amber, Michael and Larry Wease.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Claudine Wease, and three brothers, Darrell, Austin and Jimmy.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jim Yoak officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

[NI5688] Jesse Weese and his family was living at Beverly Township Randolph County, W.Va. at the time of the 1870 census.

[NI5733] Jacob Weese Jr. had several children, and he died in 1832. Twenty four persons attended the sale of his estate, and at the time of his death he was the owner of 25 sheep, 10 pigs, 18 geese, 9 horses, 37 head of cattle, and 3 beehives.

Jacob Weese's will was dated 7 Apr 1831 and was recorded during the 1832, Randolph Co., Va. court term. In his will he provides for his wife Sarah, sons Absolom, Jacob John, Jesse and Ely. He also provides for his daughters Catherine, Hannah, and Sarah.

Will of Jacob Wees

In the name of God amen

I, Jacob Wees of Randolph County and state of Virginia being in good health and perfect in mind but calling to mind the mortality of man knowing he is born to die therefore I make this my last will and testament in the manner following to wit: First I commit my soul to God who give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent christain like manner at the descretion of my executors and in __________ my worldly goods. I dispose of them in the following manner. First I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Wees at my death her __________ __________ after all my debts & funeral expenses is paid. Secondly I will to my son Absalom Wees the property real and personally now that I have gave to him in his equal part and no more. Thirdly I will to my daughter Catherine Daniels all the personal property that I have given to her and in her possession as her equal part and no more. Fourth;y I will to my daughter Hannah McLain all the personal property that I have give to her and in her possession as her equal part and no more. Fifth I will to my son Jacob Wees all the property real and personally that I have given to him and in his possession to be his equal part and no more. Sixthly I will to my other three sons John, Jesse and Ely Wees all my other lands and property to be equally divided amongst the three sons by their first paying to my daughter Sarah Wees the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars and whereas __________ in my full and __________ that my goods and chatels to be disposed as is by those present specified and in no other way or form whatsoever in __________ whereof I have set my hand & seal to those present this seventh day of April One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty one.

.1.B. I point my trusty friends and sons Jacob, Jesse & John Wees my executors to this my last will and testement to act according to law
Jacob Wees
Test
Thomas O Williams
Margaret Williams

Randolph County Court July Term 1832

This last will and testement of Jacob Wees __________ was proven in court by the oaths of
Thomas O Williams and Margaret Williams __________ witness thereto and ordered to be recorded

[NI5737] Absalom Weese was a farmer and he lived about two miles up from Beverly on Dodson Creek (Dodson Run), Randolph Co., W.Va.

Absalom Weese, a son of Jacob Weese Jr., was born on the 15th of May, in 1801. On October 9, 1823, he was married to Eunice Marstiller, a daughter of Nicholas Marstiller, who was also German, and served in the American Revolution. Eunice Marstiller Weese was born on the 16th of September, in 1806. About the year 1825, the eldest child of Absalom and Eunice was born, a girl, and she was named Mary Ellen. She died about 1851. Dr. Squire Bosworth's day book mentions several visits attending to her during the spring of that year.


In 1826, Absalom Weese was a purchaser at the estate sale of his grandfather, Jacob Weese Sr. At this sale Absalom purchased one tub and keg for 29 cent and one hackle for $1.52. Among other items sold at his sale were livestock, 14 crocks, the usual furniture and household items, soap fat, wool, eggs, butter, and bacon. Also, these old time West Virginians were not without their strong drinks, and at the sale of Jacob Weese Sr.'s estate one of the items sold was: "one bottle with whiskey " The price was 62 cent. There are other references to alcoholic beverages during the period in other sources, among these being French, peach, and apple brandy; cider wine, and West India Rum. Also in 1862, Absalom Weese became the father of a son, George M. Weese. Two years later, Eunice gave birth again, to William Weese, and in the same year Absalom Weese was deeded property on King's Run by his parents.


In l831. Absalom and Eunice Weese became the parents of another daughter, Sarah. That year Weese was a purchaser at the estate sale of John Chenoweth. He purchased one pot for $14.25. Jacob Weese Jr. the father of Absalom, died the following year, and from his estate Absalom is shown to have purchased three blue chairs for $3.07; one foot adze for 90 cent; and one brown cow for $14.25. The following year Absalom purchased one work bench for $2.26 out of the estate of John G. Phillips. Also in 1833 Elam Weese, another son, was born. In 1834 came another, named Elias. In 1836, in December, Absalom Weese is mentioned in the diary of George McLean. The entry reads: "Let Absalorn Weese have six lights of sash." In May of 1838, Absalom Weese became a father yet again, of another daughter, Margaret Weese.


The 1840's saw the Weeses become the parents of four more children. These were Lydia in 1841, Hoy in 1843, Cecelia in 1845, and their youngest, Christena Margaret Bosworth Weese was born in 1849, named after a daughter of Dr. Squire Bosworth. The custom of naming a child after a member of Bosworth's family or after Bosworth himself was not uncommon in the area at that time, as he was a prominent physician who delivered a number of the babies in the region. His day book mentions several visits to Absalom Weese and family during the period for various reasons. In 1840, Samuel Morrison deeded 100 acres of land to Absalom Weese. 1841 found Weese in debt to one John Propst, and he signed over a portion of his land in trust to James D. Wright until 1843. By then the debt had been paid and Absalom Weese regained possession of the tract. In July of 1844, the Southgate family deeded to Weese 253 acres on the west side of Elliott's Ridge. In 1847, Absalom deeded the south side of the farm he lived on to his son George Weese, who recently had been married.


About the year 1858, Absalom Weese entered into a contract with his son Elias in which Absalom was to convey a tract of land on Dodson Run to him. Elias was to reside on the land with his father, they sharing equally in the chore of making improvements. Elias was bound to care for his parents when they no longer could care for themselves, and he was also to pay several judgments against Absalom, amounting to $143.50. Also, at some point, Absalom became indebted to Elias in the amount of $137.50. Elias Weese sued his father in November of 1868, saying that Absalom was about to convey certain lands to two of his other sons, George and William, in an effort to cheat Elias out of his monies. This suit was apparently settled out of court on April 22, 1870.


There is a story of Absalom Weese once having Union soldiers in one part of the house and Confederates in another, the family shuffling back and forth to keep them separated. Also, it is said that several doctors and their families took refuge in the Weese home during a battle, and stories have been handed down about the disposition of the soldiers, they going door to door demanding food, women for their dances, or anything else they felt they needed.


The Weese family survived the war intact, and in the 1870 Federal Census Absalom Weese's occupation is listed as a wheelwright. His son Elias, the former war prisoner, was assaulted by Charles Hill of Elliott's Ridge in 1873. For this offense, Hill was fined $1.00. Absalom Weese died in February of 1880. His widow went to Elliott's Ridge and lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Christena and George W. Hill. In May of 1886, Eunice Weese brought a lawsuit against her two sons, George and William Weese. In her complaint she contended that she had been denied her dower interest in several tracts of land conveyed by Absalom Weese in her lifetime. These tracts were about 2 1/2 miles from Beverly on Dodson Run, and one, conveyed by Absalom to George Weese, was the one on which Absalom had resided. She contended that she had asked her sons for her dower, but they refused her request. This suit, like an earlier one in the family, appears to have been settled out of court. It is not known if Eunice Weese lived the rest of her life with the Hills. She, like her husband and several of her children, is buried in the small Weese cemetery just east of the present day location of Daniels Body Shop on Dodson Run Road.

[NI5752] The Randolph Co., W.Va. death record reflects Agnes (Pritt) Weese's age as 89 years, 3 months, and 26 days.

[NI5757] Emmet Wees was a farmer in Valley Bend, W.Va.

[NI5767] All records, including court records, reflect the name of Frances Marion Weese as "F.M." and he used the name of "Frank". It would appear that he did not like his official name.

[NI5795] Elias Wees was a carpenter, and later farmed on King's Run, Randolph Co., W.Va.; was a prisoner at Camp Chase.

He lived in the valley between Elkins and Beverly. During the Civil War he was working on his farm up on the hill from Beverly. They (soldiers) saw him and thought he was a spy that carried information back and forth, and they arrested him. They took him to Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, until after the war. While he was there he caught a disease and almost died.

[NI5816] The emigrant List in Broombough's History of Maryland states that on 31 August 1750, on the ship "Nanny", from Rotterdam, Johan Jacob Weise and Frederick Weise were passengers.

The Weese family were residents of what is now Hardy and Pendleton Counties on the South Branch as early as 1756, when the names of Adam, Joseph, and George Weese appear in the records of that area, recorded in Augusta County, Virginia. On March 21, 1765, it was ordered that Nicholas Harpole, Paul Shaver, and Jacob Weese view a road on North Mill Creek in present day Grant County from Upper Tract to the county line below Jacob Peterson. The names of Adam and John Weese appear in the records of the area in 1767, and on March 1, 1773, a land grant was made by the Crown of England to Jacob, Adam, and John Weese, for a tract on the South Branch of the Potomac. The Jacob Weese who was the recipient of this grant was the same Jacob who went from that area to North Carolina for a time, and subsequently became the ancestor of the Weese family in Randolph County, West Virginia.


In August of 1792, Jacob Weese purchased of William Briggs 135 acres on King's Run in Randolph County for 90 pounds, the unit of money in use in the area at that time. In 1795 when St. Leger Stout was ordered to the stocks in Beverly for five minutes on a charge of contempt of court, Briggs, Weese, and two others were fined $2.00 each for their refusal to assist Sheriff Uriah Gandy in Stout's arrest. Two years later Weese sold the remainder of his Potomac River property to Henry Rohrbough and Peter Kurkendall. Jacob Weese and his wife Catherine were the parents of several children, and he died on June 11, 1826. He is buried in the Arnold Hill Cemetery. One of his sons, Jacob Weese Jr., remained in the King's Run area and married Sarah, a daughter of Catherine Isner.


HISTORY OF RANDOLPH COUNTY 1898
Hu Maxwell
Acme Publishing Company
Morgantown, W.Va.

JACOB WEES, the first of the name in West Virginia, was an early settler in Hardy County; was born 1733, died 1826; his ancestors were citizens of Germany. The name at present is spelled both Wees and Weese. The original spelling conformed to neither of these, but was Waas, as is shown by the signatures on the old records of Randolph County. It is said that in German, Waas is pronounced the same as Wees in English, consequently the name has always been pronounced the same, although the orthography has changed. Jacob Wees moved from Hardy County to North Carolina, where he remained a short time, and then made his home in Randolph County. The date of his coming is not definitely known, but it was during the Indian troubles, for the family frequently took refuge in Wilson's fort in time of danger. He was a man of influence in the community, and acquired considerable property. He had four sons and several daughters. The latter married and moved away from Randolph. The sons were Jacob, George, Daniel and John. Of these, Jacob's sons were Absalom, Jacob, John and Eli. George's sons were Zirus, Zaiba'and Jacob, and his daughters, Rebecca, Catherine, Dorcas and Martha. Daniel's sons were Judson, Haymond and Duncan, and he had several daughters. John's sons were Elijah, John and Job. All the Weeses of Randolph are descended from these.

WILL OF JACOB WEES

In the name of God amen. calling to mind the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death I Jacob Weese here of the county of Randolph & State of Virginia being in a stable state of health and of sound mind do hereby make this my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth that is to say. I will that all my just debts and funeral expense be paid out of my Personal estate in that way that my executor herein after mentions may think most honorable and advantageous to my wife and children herein after named. Secondly I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine Weese one full third part of the land I now live on for and during her natural life then to fall to my son Jacob Weese. Next I do will and bequoth to my said wife all and singular my household kitchen furniture as her own forever. also our horse & her saddle and bridle forever - also our full part of the live stock I do then possess at the appraisment as appointed by the court or the appraiser appointed by said court 2a. I do will and bequoth to our son Jacob Weese all the land I now live on to enjoy forever to him and his heirs except my wifes third, during her natural life. then to fall to said Jacob Weese. Next. I do will to my son Jacob Weese the balance to ________ thirds
of my live stock that I may own or may be owned by me at the day of my death except what is other ways disposed of in this my last will and testament that is to say. if I should live any longer than the first day of October 1816 the said two thirds here alluded to is to fall to my wife heretofore mentioned in this my last will and testament to dispose of as she may think proper. 3rd I do will to the heirs of my daughter Bogart one dollar to be paid out of my personal estate = 4th I do will and bequoth to my son George Weese one dollar out of my personal estate - 5th I do will to my daughter Elizabeth one dollar 6th I do will to my daughter Christine Wilfong one dollar 7th I do will to my son Daniel Weese one dollar - 8th I do will to John Weese one dollar = 9th I do will and bequeath to my daughter Mary Nells one dollar to be paid out of my personal estate. L I do constitute my beloved wife Catherine Weese and my friend John Chenoweth Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other forms as wills and testaments by me hereafter made. In __________ where of I have hereunto set my hand seal this 15th day of April 1814

Jacob Weese
in the presence of
Mary Westfall
Gabriel Chenoweth

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I do hereby constitute my son George Weese Executor of this my last will and testament in the __________ of John Chenoweth __________ my __________ _________ __________
5th day of June 1826
Jacob Weese
John Chenoweth
Fannie Weese

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Randolph County Court June Term 1826
The last will and testament of Jacob Weese Jr was presented in court and proven by the oathes of Mary Westfall Gabriel Chenoweth & Fannie Weese and ordered to be recorded

teste __________

[NI5818] Died at the age of 12 due to the fever.

[NI5819] George Wees in 1819 was a commissions officer whose duty was to fix the valuation of property in Randolph County for purposes of taxation.

[NI5842] George Kittle was the twin brother of Abraham Kittle.

[NI5845] Zirus Weese was a carpenter until fourty years of age, and then began farming near where Elkins now stands, on 200 acres, nearly all improved; had also 700 acres of mountain land.

[NI5846] The 1850 Jacksaon Co., Va. Census, Sheet #17, family 442 is as follows:

Ziba Wees Age 43
Phoebe O. 32
Virginia 13
Henry K.W. Taylor 9
James M. 4

[NI5847] Died single. Lived for a number of years with Leland Kittle.

[NI5855] Elijah and Leah (Chenoweth) Wees removed to Reedy Creek Valley in what is now Roane County, W.Va. about 1840, with her brother Ira and her sister Susan, with husband John Stalnaker and established farms.

Elijah was "Justice of the Peace" at Three Forks of Reedy, Jackson County, in 1856 when the Governor of Virginia ordered justices within the boundary of the new county of Roane to form it's first court and initiate it's government. As a member of the first county court, the title Squire is acquired.

Elijah spent his last years living with his daughter Martha Louise (Wees) Cheatham and making furniture.

[NI5865] Perry Hart Wees was a farmer and merchant

[NI5887] John Harrison DeWitt was of French and Irish parentage. He was raised from the age of three years by N. Fitzwater of Beverly; was in the Confederate army, was twice wounded, once in shoulder at Martinsburg, again in knee at Beverly during Hill's raid; was taken prisoner and sent to Camp Chase. He returned to Beverly in 1865. He took part in battles of Berryville, Antietam, Winchester, Williamsport, Droop Mountain, Alleghany, Greenbriar, Fisher Hill, Strasburg and others; was elected Justice of the Peace in Beverly District in 1880, and was twice re-elected, holding office twelve years; moved to Elkins in 1898.

[NI5896] Hoy Weese was raised on his father's farm on Dodson Run, and his wife Harriet "Nettie" Weese was the actual owner of the property on the ridge. She had been married and divorced before her marriage to Weese, and her former husband, Zachariah Taylor, went west. She was a daughter of George Flint, who was the first postmaster at Glady. She married Hoy Weese in 1880, and in 1885 they lived on Glady Fork where Weese owned no property, but had one cow, three calves, four sheep, three beds, and was seven or eight miles from the nearest school. This came up in a suit in court over custody of Clinton Taylor, a child of Harriet Weese by her first marriage. In 1887 she purchased the Elliott's Ridge place from Marshall Chenoweth, getting 20 acres for $50.00. In 1893 she purchased 11 1/2 more for $100.00. Hoy and Nettie Weese had several children of their own, among these being Asa, Elam B., Cynthia, and Louida. Aries Hill later occupied the Hoy Weese place and Weese returned to Glady Fork.

[NI5953] Margaret A. "Maggie" Weese, a daughter of Absolam Weese, was courted by a Union Captain during a war. Family legend states that his name was "Captain Ott" or Captain Otto. The army service records at the National Archives in Washington D.C., shed a good deal of light on just who this individual might have been. It seems that one William Otto was enrolled on April 5, 1861, in Company A of the 2nd Virginia Infantry. In August of the same year, his record states, he was an orderly sergeant at Beverly, Virginia (West Virginia), and was at that time commissioned a Captain. He was still at Beverly in September of 1862. Weese family legend states that this "Captain Otto" was infatuated with Maggie Weese, and wanted to marry her. But she, for some reason, was convinced that she was dying (which she did on the 20th of June, in 1864) and she refused "Captain Otto's" advances. The war record of William Otto would seem to fit into this tale, for on the 12th of March, in 1862, from the summit of Cheat Mountain, he wrote to Lt. Col. Robert Moran, commander of the regiment:



In consequence of my present position having become unpleasant beyond my powers of endurance, l hereby tender my immediate and unconditional resignation of the commission I now hold as Captain...and ask that you accept the same.

Brigadier General Milroy recommended acceptance of the resignation and Otto was given an honorable discharge.

[NI5954] Liddie Weese married Harry Martin, and they lived in Chicago.

[NI5955] Removed to Kansas City and died there.

[NI5956] Removed to Charleston, W.Va.

[NI6001] Andrew Weese served in McClanahan's Battery, Imboden's Brigade, Confederate States Army.

[NI6135] Removed to Harrison Co., W.Va.

[NI6161] William H. Bonham was a native of the Charleston area who had entered the service at Aultz, Virginia, in July of 1861, being mustered in at Charleston in Company A, 8th Regiment, Virginia Volunteer Infantry. This unit later became part of the West Virginia Cavalry. In the summer of 1862, he was stationed at Cologne, in Mason County, Virginia ( West Virginia). In August he was detached for recruiting service. The following summer he was on daily duty as provost guard. In February of 1864 he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer at Martinsburg. The following month he married Cecelia, daughter of Absalom Weese. That summer he was a Captain, a duty clerk at headquarters.

[NI6379] Died young at the age of eight

[NI6388] Lived near Palestine, Wirt County, W.Va.

[NI6411] The family removed to Wirt County, 1880, after her death

[NI6412] Miles Perrine died as a result of wounds sustained in the (May, 1864) Civil War battle of Cloyds Mountain.

[NI7351] Ryan James Nelson was educated in the public schools of New Bremen, Ohio, attending grades K-6 at New Bremen Elementary School, New Bremen, Ohio, grades 7-12 at New Bremen High School, New Bremen, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1995. He attended Capital University, Columbus, Ohio graduating with the class of 1999 with a degree in Business Marketing.

During his school years he was involved in a variety of athletics. He participated in Little League baseball during the ages of 11-12 playing the position of pitcher. At the age of eleven he pitched a no-hitter game. During his high school years he played football each year, in the position of running back, achieving conference honorable mention his Junior Year and conference second team status his Senior year. During his Sophomore year he participated in his high school baseball program and his Junior year he participated in his high school basketball program.

He also was very active with his high school track program in his Junior and Senior years. His Senior year he was selected most valuable player and achieved "First Team" conference and "Second Team District" conference status with his high school team participating in the Ohio State championship tournament.

He continued his athletic activities while attending Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, participating with the school's football program, playing the position of wide receiver during his Freshman and Sophomore years.

While attending high school he was employed by his Uncle Jim Greiwe, performing miscellaneous construction duties. During his college years, he was employed by Monk's Restaurant, Bexley, Ohio as a server and valet. His Junior year he interned at CM Media, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, performing marketing duties for the company's various newspapers and magazines. Immediately after his graduation from Capital University, he was employed by New Horizons, Inc., Dublin, Ohio as an Account Executive, marketing computer training materials and web based, instructor led, cbt, etc., training programs.

Upon his marriage, the family established a residence in Dublin, Ohio and in August, 2001, the family purchased their first home at 2792 Carifa Dr., Hilliard, Ohio.

[NI8157] Edith (Weese) Myers was employed as a nurse's aid at St Mary's Hospital, Clarksburg, W.Va.

[NI8274] During the period of 1966-1972, Ronald Neil Weese was the owner/operator of the Elkins Cab Co., Elkins, W.Va.

[NI8298] Jack Fitzwater was a coal miner in Norton, W.Va.

[NI8450] Lived at Syracuse, Miegs County, Ohio.

[NF018] Marriage ceremony was performed at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

[NF068] The name of Play Fred Weese is recorded on his marriage certificate as Playford DeWeese which is incorrect. His Grandfather's tombstone records the name of David B Weese and his father's birth is recorded at the Calhoun County court house in Grantsville, W.Va. as Alfred Lee Weese.

[NF075] Married at the Ravenna Christain and Missionary Alliance Church,
Shalersville, Ohio

[NF082] Marriage performed by Rev, Dr. Carl G. Beighley at The Church of the Lakes, Jackson Twp., Ohio

[NF121] Catherine Gainer was a widow at the time of her marriage to Jacob Weese.

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