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Austin Blanche Ankers is the daughter of Mahlon Austin Ankers and Mary Louisa Fleming.

Austin Earl Ankers is the son of Mahlon Fleming "Buck" Ankers and Bonnie E Sayer.¹

Blanche Baker Ankers was born 24 September 1925 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co, Virginia.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Hatcher Higdon Ankers and Lillian Estelle Baker.

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She was mentioned in the obituary of Selma Sylvia Ankers 30 April 2005.⁴

Blanche Baker Ankers died 11 January 2011 in Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia, at age 85.²

Her obituary stated: "Blanche Baker Ankers Clark, 85, of Winchester, Virginia, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Winchester Medical Center. Mrs Clark was born in 1925, in Fairfax, Virginia, the daughter of the late Hatcher Higdon and Lillian Baker Ankers. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. She had a passion for the Virginia Garden Club, flowers, and flower arranging, historic Virginia homes, and antiques. And, she had a very special place in her heart for her grandchildren. She married George Edward Clark Jr on June 28, 1947, in Vienna, Virginia, on the Ankers' Family Farm, "Ankerdale". Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Constance Ankers Clark Laudenschlager and her husband, Rohn, of Keswick, Virginia, Janet Lee Clark Reyda and her husband, Peter, of Chantilly, Virginia; two sons, George Edward Clark III and his wife, Susan, of Warrenton, Virginia, Randall Selleck Clark and his wife, Laura, of Fairfax, Virginia; four grandchildren; and her brother, Edward Eugene Ankers and his wife, Lois, of Tappahannock, Virginia . . . ."²

Brenda Jean Ankers is the daughter of George Robert Ankers and June Smith.¹

Catherine Thomas Ankers was born 25 July 1843 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,8 She was the daughter of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Catherine married George Washington Hummer, son of Levi Hummer and Martha Bridges, 21 November 1867 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, (Jesse Poole verified age.)⁹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Washington Hummer.³

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Washington Hummer.⁴ Catherine Thomas Ankers appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Washington Hummer; all seven of her children were alive in 1900.⁵ Catherine Thomas Ankers appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of George Washington Hummer; all seven of her children were alive in 1910.⁶ Catherine Thomas Ankers appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Lula B Hummer, her daughter.⁷

Catherine Thomas Ankers died 6 May 1930 at age 86.⁸

Catherine was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁸

Charles W Ankers was born in March 1847 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,4 He was the son of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹ Charles W Ankers appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur T Ankers, his brother; he was a farmer.³ Charles W Ankers appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur T Ankers, his brother - he was a farm laborer.⁴

Debra Ankers is the daughter of James Edward Ankers and Darlene L Church.¹

Donald Ankers is the son of William Andrew Ankers and Margaret Elizabeth Hall.¹

Edward Eugene Ankers is the son of Hatcher Higdon Ankers and Lillian Estelle Baker.^1,2

Edward James Ankers was born 18 April 1927 in Pinecrest, Fairfax Co, Virginia, (twin of James Edward.)^1,2,3 He was the son of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of William Andrew Ankers 25 August 1965.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Robert Ankers 11 March 2005.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Virginia Anne Ankers, as her brother.⁶

Edward James Ankers died 18 January 2020 at age 92.

Edward was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.

Elizabeth Ankers was born between 1841 and 1842 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James E Ankers.³ Elizabeth Ankers appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur T Ankers, her brother - she was a housekeeper.⁴

Elizabeth Drue Ankers is the daughter of Robert Emerson Ankers Jr and Betty Latham.¹

Frank L "Del" Ankers was born 1 August 1916 in Los Angeles Co, California.^1,3 He was the son of Frank Lafayette Ankers and Edith Katherine Smith.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bedford Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Frank married first Elizabeth Van Doren in 1941.^4,5

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Edith Katherine Smith 5 October 1984.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Elizabeth Van Doren 7 October 1994.⁵

Two articles in The Connections Newspapers, 2 Mar 2005 and 1 Mar 2006, highlighted Del's life's work in photography, his two marriages and his remembrances of the many famous people he met in his business.^4,8

Frank L "Del" Ankers died 15 May 2008 in his home, Great Falls, Fairfax Co, Virginia, at age 91.⁹

His obituary stated: "(Age 91) On Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his home in Great Falls, VA. Beloved husband of Maria Elizabeth Freire. He was a renowned photographer and documentary producer whose international career spanned 60 years. Ankers photographed US Presidents from FDR to Nixon and celebrities including Buster Keaton, Grace Kelly and the original Muppets. As a producer, he filmed many works for German television. His works can be seen in the Newseum Archives and the National Cathedral. . . ."⁹

Frank was buried 20 May 2008 in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.⁹

Frank Lafayette Ankers was born 20 April 1884 in Daysville, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,5,6 He was the son of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Frank married Edith Katherine Smith between 1904 and 1905.^1,4

Have not been able to locate in the 1910 census.

Frank registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Washington, DC, where he lived at 706 3rd, NE and worked for the federal government as a guard at the State, War, and Navy building. He named Edith K Ankers as nearest relative. He was tall, medium build, had blue eyes and brown hair.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 3 January 1920. Household: Frank L Ankers (36), Ada K (wif - 35), F L (son - 3&5/12), Fanny Smith (sil - 37), and John Ankers (bro - 23.)³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bedford Co, Virginia, enumerated 26 April 1930. Household: Frank Ancres (46), Edith K (wif - 45), Frank L (son - 14), Laura J (dau - 7), and Edward Smith (neph - 27), residing near the corporate limits of Bedford where Frank was an insurance agent.⁴

Frank registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived on RR 1, Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia. He named Mrs Edith Kathleen Ankers of the same address as a person who would know his address. He was self-employed; height 5'-10", weight 130 pounds, had blue eyes, gray hair and ruddy complexion.⁵

Frank Lafayette Ankers died 2 August 1955 in his home, Bedford, Bedford Co, Virginia, at age 71.^7,8,9

His obituary stated: "On August 2, 1955, at his home, Bedford, Va, Frank L Ankers, father of F L Ankers and J Lynn Ankers, brother of Mrs Campbell Jones, Bowling Green, Ky; Mrs Geneva Higdon, Reva, Va; Mrs Blanche A McCraw, Washington D C; Robert E Ankers, Falls Church, Va; Mahlon A Ankers, Sterling Va; John N Ankers, Forestville, Md, and Hathcher H Ankers, Vienna, Va. . . ."⁹

Frank was buried 5 August 1955 in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.^8,9

Geneva Ankers was born 11 January 1886 in Daysville (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^6,7 She was the daughter of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.^1,8

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.³



She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Mahlon Austin Ankers, her brother.⁴

Geneva married Robert William Higdon between 1921 and 1922.^10,5

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 14 April 1930. Household: Geneva Higdon (54), Mary A (dau - 6), and James A (son - 4), residing in the Broad Run district in the home of Mahlon Ankers - her marital status was marked "Un."⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.¹¹

Geneva Ankers died 8 September 1958 in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Albemarle Co, Virginia, at age 72.^8,6

Geneva was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁶

George Robert Ankers was born between 1923 and 1924 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of William Andrew Ankers 25 August 1965.²

George Robert Ankers died 9 March 2005 in his home, Clifton, Fairfax Co, Virginia.³

His obituary stated: "Ankers, G Robert of Clifton, VA, on March 9, 2005, at his residence. Beloved husband of June S Ankers; devoted father of Brenda A Schroff and her husband Dennis F Schroff of Vienna, VA; son of Jonathan and Olive Ankers; brother of Virginia Wright of Maryland, James E Ankers and his wife Betty of South Carolina, Edward J Ankers and his wife Margaret of Virginia and Inez Peebles and her husband James of Virginia. Also survived by one precious granddaughter, Laura M Schroff of Virginia; and many loving friends and family. . . ."³

George was buried 12 March 2005 in Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, Virginia.³

George Samuel Ankers was born 25 March 1884 in Virginia.⁴ He was the son of Jonathan Edwards Ankers and Susan Ann Milstead.

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James Samuel Ankers, where he was a blacksmith with his own shop.¹

Near the intersection of Church Road and Railroad Avenue in the center of old Sterling stood the "coach-and wagon-building shop of J Samuel Ankers, in business during the 1880s and '90s. . . . Sam foresaw the coming of the automobile and switched to blacksmithing in the early 1900s." His son George took over the business in the teens and ran the shop until the late 1930s.⁵

George married Laura B Hummer circa 1917.⁴

George registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived in Sterling and worked for himself as a blacksmith. He named Laura Ankers as his wife and nearest relative; medium height, stout build, had blue eyes and dark hair.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 10 January 1920. Household: George S Ankers (35), Laura B (wif - 29), Mary P Ellmore (dau - 11), George Ellmore (son - 10), Margaret Ellmore (dau - 8), Evelyn Ellmore (dau - 7), and Henry Ellmore (son - 4), residing in Broad Run district where George S was a blacksmith on his own account and owned his home free of mortgage.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 4 April 1930. Household: George S Ankers (46), Laura B (wif - 39), M Pauline Ellmore (stepdau - 22), Margaret K Ellmore (stepdau - 18), and Henry M Ellmore (stepson - 14), residing in Broad Run district where George S was a blacksmith with his own shop who owned his home valued at $2,500 and did not have a radio.³

George Samuel Ankers died 27 April 1955 in Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia, at age 71.⁶

His obituary stated: "On Wednesday, April 27, 1955, at the Alexandria Hospital, George Samuel Ankers, husband of the late Laura Hummer Ankers, stepfather of George S Ellmore and Mrs Margaret Mattingly both of Alexandria, Va, Mrs Pauline Wibirt and Mrs Evelyn Doggettt both of Arlington, Va, and Maurice Ellmore of the Air Force in California; brother of Oscar Ankers of Sterling, Va, and Mrs John Studt of Arlington, Va. . . ."⁶

George was buried 30 April 1955 in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁶

Harvey Lee Ankers was born 27 February 1886 in Daysville (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^4,5 He was the son of Jonathan Edwards Ankers and Susan Ann Milstead.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 14 February 1920. Household: Harvey L Ankers (34), Oscar O (bro - 25), Annie (moth - 60), Frank Milstead (unc - 62), and Mabel V Ballinger (cous - 8), residing in the Dranesville district where Harvey was a farmer on his own account.³

Have not been able to locate in the 1930 census.

Harvey married Bertha E Tusing 14 August 1935.^4,6,7,8

Harvey registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived on RR 1, Fairfax, Virginia. He named Mrs Bertha Ankers of the same address as a person who would know his address. He worked for Mrs King of [?] Farms; height 6'-2", weight 246 pounds, had blue eyes, gray hair and ruddy complexion.⁴

Virginia (Ankers) Garrison wrote a fine biography of Harvey in 1982 and it appeared at http://home.comcast.net/~ejankers/HarveyAnkers.htm but is no longer available on the internet as of July 2017.⁸

Harvey Lee Ankers died 17 September 1952 at age 66.⁹

Harvey was buried in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Fulks Run, Rockingham Co, Virginia.⁹

Harvey Lee Ankers Jr is the son of Harvey Lee Ankers and Bertha E Tusing.^1,2

Hatcher Higdon Ankers was born 11 September 1899 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^5,6 He was the son of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.⁷

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Hatcher registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived in Sterling, Virginia and worked as a farm laborer for M A Ankers in Sterling. He lived with Mrs A E Ankers in Sterling, was of medium height, slender build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Mahlon Austin Ankers, his brother.³

Hatcher married Lillian Estelle Baker, daughter of Samuel E Baker and Lettie M [-?-], 25 March 1922 in Washington, DC, (Rev G W Popkins performed marriage; Ankers was of Sterling, Virginia.)^4,8,9

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 4 April 1930. Household: Hatcher H Ankers (30), Lilian B (wif - 29), Thelma S (dau - 6), Blanch B (dau - 4&7/12), Eugene E (son - 2&11/12), Samuel E Baker (fil - 56), and Lettie M Baker (mil - 47), residing on Prosperity Avenue, Falls Church where Hatcher was a butcher in the truck farming business.⁴

His Social Security Number was 230-48-8112, issued in 1955 in Virginia.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.¹⁰

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mahlon Austin Ankers 27 October 1964.¹¹

Hatcher Higdon Ankers died 14 April 1972 at age 72 (last residence was Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia.)^6,12

Hatcher was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹²

Hatcher Higdon Ankers Jr was born in 1923.¹ He was the son of Hatcher Higdon Ankers and Lillian Estelle Baker.¹

Hatcher Higdon Ankers Jr died in 1924.¹

Henrietta Ankers was born 23 June 1880 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁴ She was the daughter of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Henrietta married Campbell Jones.⁵ Henrietta Ankers was listed in the WWI draft registration record of Campbell Jones 9 September 1918.⁶

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wayne Co, Kentucky, in the household of Campbell Jones.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of Mahlon Austin Ankers 27 October 1964.⁷

Inez Elizabeth Ankers is the daughter of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.¹

Infant Ankers was the son of Mahlon Austin Ankers and Mary Louisa Fleming.¹

Infant Ankers died 10 December 1920.¹

Infant was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹

James E Ankers was born 21 November 1837 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,4 He was the son of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹ James E Ankers appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household; he worked as a farm hand.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 19 August 1870. Household: James Ankers (31), Harriet (65), Arthur (30), Ann (39), Mary (37), and Elizabeth (27), residing in the Eastern district, Guilford post office where James was a farmer.³

James E Ankers died 16 April 1909 at age 71.⁴

James was buried in Old Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁴

James Edward Ankers was born 18 April 1927 in Pinecrest, Fairfax Co, Virginia, (twin of Edward James.)^2,3 He was the son of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

James married first Darlene L Church in June 1948.^4,3

He was mentioned in the obituary of William Andrew Ankers 25 August 1965.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Darlene L Church 3 June 1985.⁶

James married second Nadene C [-?-].⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Robert Ankers 11 March 2005.⁸

James Edward Ankers died 2 August 2006 in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, Horry Co, South Carolina, at age 79.⁷

His obituary stated: "Ankers, James E (Age 79) Of Little River, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born on April 18, 1927 in Sunset Hills, VA, he was the son of the late Jonathan Porter and Olive Frances Bladen Ankers. He was a World War II Army Veteran and retired from American General Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Calabash Presbyterian Church. Mr Ankers is survived by his wife, Betty Forrester Ankers of Little River; daughter, Debra (Andrew) Velasco of Virginia; grandchildren, Ryan and Colin Velasco; brother, Edward (Margaret) Ankers of Virginia; sisters, Inez Peebles (James) of Virginia, Virginia Wright of Maryland; stepchildren Warren Watt, Jeffrey Watt, Barry Kennick, Phyllis Watt, Carol Saunders, Sharon O'Brien; and devoted friend Russell Allred of Little River. He is predeceased by wives, Darlene Ankers and Nadene Ankers; brother, Jonathan, Andrew and Robert Ankers; and sister, Irene Thompson. . . ."⁷

James was buried 8 August 2006 in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁷

James S Ankers was born in November 1852 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Samuel Ankers and Henrietta Barber Edwards.¹

James S Ankers died 9 April 1853 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

James Samuel Ankers was born 2 April 1854 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^6,1,7 He was the son of Samuel Ankers and Henrietta Barber Edwards.⁸

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household, where he worked on the farm.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur Edwards Ankers, where he worked as a blacksmith.³

James married Mary Maude Sexton 1 August 1893 in Washington, DC.^9,6,4

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 22 June 1900. Household: James Ankers (46) and Paul (son - 5), residing in the Broad Run district where he was a blacksmith on his own account - although married, no wife is listed or found.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 9 May 1910. Household: Samuel Ankers (55), Mary M (wif - 36), Paul (son - 15), and George S (neph - 26), residing in the Broad Run district where he was a huckster in the neighborhood.⁵

James was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁷

James Samuel Ankers died 8 November 1916 at age 62.^6,7

Janelle Lynn Ankers is the daughter of Edward Eugene Ankers and Lois Edwina Davis.¹

Jason Lynn Ankers was born 22 September 1923 in Washington, DC.^2,3 He was the son of Frank Lafayette Ankers and Edith Katherine Smith.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bedford Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 212-20-1288, issued before 1951 in Maryland.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Edith Katherine Smith 5 October 1984.⁶

Jason Lynn Ankers died 15 October 1990 in Santa Clara Co, California, at age 67.^2,3

His obituary stated: "Ankers, Jason Lynn, 67, of Sunnyvale, communications technician for Pacific Telephone."²

Jason was buried 18 October 1990 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos, Santa Clara Co, California.²

Jno H Ankers was born between 1833 and 1834 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.² Jno H Ankers appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household; he worked as a farm hand.¹

John Ankers was born between 1792 and 1793 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Arthur Ankers.³

John married Harriet A Hess.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 3 September 1850. Household: Jno Ankers (48), Harriet (45), Ann (22), Mary (19), Jno (19), Wm (14), Jas (12), Arthur (10), Betsy (9), Catherine (7), and Chas (5) - Jno was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 29 June 1860. Household: John Ankers (67), Harrett A (55), Ann (29), Mary J (28), Jno H (26), Wm S (24), Jas E (22), Arthur T (20), Elizabeth (18), Catherine T (16), and Charles W (14), residing near Guilford post office where John was a farmer.¹

John Edward Ankers was born 15 March 1930 in Washington, DC.^1,2 He was the son of John Ney Ankers and Rebecca Burdette.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 579-38-4817, issued in 1952 in Washington, DC.²

John Edward Ankers died 15 December 2003 at age 73 (last residence was Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida.)²

His obituary stated: "Ankers, John Edward, 73, of Baco Raton, died Monday. . . ."³

John Ney Ankers was born 11 June 1895 in Sterling (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁶ He was the son of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.³

John registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived near Sterling, Virginia and worked as a farm laborer for A E Ankers near Sterling. He was single, tall, slender build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Frank Lafayette Ankers, his brother, where John worked for the government.⁴

John married Rebecca Burdette between 1922 and 1923.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 15 April 1930. Household: John Ankers (34), Rebecca (wif - 26), Julia (dau - 6), Juanita (dau - 5), and John (son - 1), residing at 2112 32^nd Street where he was a fireman for the District fire department.⁵

John registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived at 406 Collins Avenue, Coral Hills, Prince Georges County, Maryland. He named Miss Juanita Ankers of 2013 31st Street SE, Washington DC as a person who would know his address. He worked for the District government at 14th & V Streets SE, Washington. His height was 5'-8", weight 161 pounds, had hazel eyes, black and gray hair and was dark complexion.⁷

His Social Security Number was 578-40-0056, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.⁸

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.⁹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mahlon Austin Ankers 27 October 1964.¹⁰

John Ney Ankers died 12 June 1967 at age 72 (last residence was Washington DC.)^8,11

John was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹¹

John W Ankers was born 17 November 1869 in Virginia.^1,5 He was the son of Samuel William Ankers and Lucy Ellen Blincoe.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

John married Lenora Frances Maffett, daughter of James Alexander Maffett and Margaret Ellen Ross, 24 February 1892 in Virginia.⁶

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 5 June 1900. Household: John Ankers (30), Lenora (wif - 34), and Ellen M Maffatt (mil - 73), residing in Broad Run district where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 8 April 1910. Household: John W Ankers (40) and Elenora T[F?] (wif - 42), residing in the Broad Run district where he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 6 January 1920. Household: John W Ankers (50) and Nora F (wif - 53), residing on Mt Hope Road in the Broad Run district where he was a farmer.⁴

John W Ankers died 5 July 1925 at age 55.⁵

John was buried 7 July 1925 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵

Jonathan Edwards Ankers was born in February 1856 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^6,1,4 He was the son of Samuel Ankers and Henrietta Barber Edwards.⁷

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household, where he worked on the farm.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur Edwards Ankers, where he worked as a farm laborer.³

Jonathan married Susan Ann Milstead, daughter of George E Milstead and May [-?-], 11 April 1881 in Dranesville, Fairfax Co, Virginia, (married by J T Williams.)^8,9

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 21 June 1900. Household: Jonathan Ankers (44), Susan A (wif - 40), Harvey L (son - 14), Porter (son - 11), Mary H (dau - 9), and Oscar R (son - 5), residing in the Dranesville district where he was a butcher.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 29 April 1910. Household: Jonathan E Ankers (54), Susan A (wif - 50), Harvey L (son - 23), Jonathan P (son - 21), Oscar O (son - 15), and Mary H (dau - 19), residing in the Dranesville district where Jonathan was a farmer.⁵

Jonathan Edwards Ankers died in 1911.⁶

Jonathan was buried in Arnon Chapel Cemetery, Great Falls, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹⁰

Jonathan Porter Ankers was born 15 August 1888 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.^1,5 He was the son of Jonathan Edwards Ankers and Susan Ann Milstead.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household, where he worked as a farm laborer.²

Jonathan married Olive Frances Bladen 24 December 1910 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.^6,3,7

Jonathan registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Fairfax Co, Virginia, where he lived in Wiehle [Wiley] and was a self-employed merchant. He had a wife and two children, was tall, slim, had dark brown eyes and black hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 7 January 1920. Household: Jonathan P Ankers (32), Olive F (wif - 28), Jonathan P (son - 8), William A (son - 4&10/12), and Virginia A (dau - 1&4/12), residing on Hunter Mill Road, Dranesville district, where he was a laborer in the lumber business.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 3 April 1930. Household: J P Ankers (41), Olive F (wif - 40), John P (son - 18), William A (son - 15), Virginia A (dau - 11), Irene (dau - 9), Georg R (son - 6), James E (son - 2), and Edward J (son - 2), residing in the Dranesville district where J P was a laborer in farm work.⁴

Jonathan Porter Ankers was listed in records of the death of Joseph Edwards Ankers 12 February 1938.^8,9,10

Jonathan registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia. He named Oliver Ankers of Vienna as a person who would know his address. He was employed by Mr Kelley in Arlington County, Virginia. His height was 5'-8", weight 278 pounds, had blue eyes, black hair and light brown complexion.¹¹

Jonathan Porter Ankers died in January 1947 at age 58.¹⁰

Jonathan Porter Ankers Jr was born 24 November 1911 in Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹ Jonathan Porter Ankers Jr appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household; he was a laborer on a farm.²

Jonathan married Daisy M Woodyard in August 1936 (Jonathan was of Buckland, Virginia and Daisy of Manassas, Virginia.)⁴

His Social Security Number was 579-05-6183, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of William Andrew Ankers 25 August 1965.⁵

Jonathan Porter Ankers Jr died 13 October 1979 at age 67 (last residence was Manassas, Virginia.)^3,6

Jonathan was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁶

Joseph Edwards Ankers was born 5 July 1859 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^4,5,1 He was the son of Samuel Ankers and Henrietta Barber Edwards.^6,4

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household, where he worked on the farm.² Joseph Edwards Ankers appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of John Dove; he worked as a servant.³

In 1932 he came to live with Jonathan Porter Ankers, his nephew, and stayed until his death.⁷

Joseph Edwards Ankers died 12 February 1938 in Dranesville district, Fairfax Co, Virginia, at age 78 (certificate 3989.)^4,5,7

Joseph was buried 14 February 1938 in Arnon Chapel Cemetery, Great Falls, Fairfax Co, Virginia.^7,4

Joseph T Ankers was born 16 March 1871 in Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of Samuel William Ankers and Lucy Ellen Blincoe.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

Joseph married Ruth Thompson 17 August 1905 in Washington, DC, (he was of Ashburn, Virginia and she was of Landover, Maryland.)^4,5

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Richmond, Virginia, enumerated 10 January 1920. Household: Joseph T Ankers (47), Ruth T (wif - 41), and Richard D (son - 5/12), residing at 1301 McDonough Street where Joseph T was a driller for pumps and wells.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Ruth Thompson 26 February 1927.⁶

Joseph T Ankers died 24 November 1932 at age 61.³

Joseph was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia, (section M, lot 154, site 1.)³

Juanita Ankers was born 12 November 1924 in Washington, DC.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of John Ney Ankers and Rebecca Burdette.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in her parent's household.¹ Juanita Ankers was listed in the WWII draft registration record of John Ney Ankers 27 April 1942.⁴

Juanita married Lawrence Stephen Martin.⁵

Her Social Security Number was 551-36-1381, issued before 1951 in California.²

Juanita Ankers died 17 July 2010 at age 85 (last residence was Alexandria, Virginia.)²

Juanita was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, (section 7-OO, row 25, site 2.)⁶

Her obituary stated: "Lawrence S (May 25, 2010) and Juanita Martin (July 17, 2010) of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Washington, DC and graduates of Anacostia High School. They are survived by their children, Becky, Lee Rutledge and Jeff; grandchildren, Jason and Zachary Rutledge and Michael Martin; and great-grandson, Jackson Rutledge. . . ."⁵

Julia Ankers is the daughter of John Ney Ankers and Rebecca Burdette.¹

Larry Ankers is the son of William Andrew Ankers and Margaret Elizabeth Hall.¹

Lelia Virginia Ankers was born between 1877 and 1878 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel William Ankers and Lucy Ellen Blincoe.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

Lelia married William Lefever, son of Peter Lefever and Frances A Jenkins, 19 August 1909 in Mount Hope Baptist Church, Waxpool, Loudoun Co, Virginia, (their marriage announcement stated: "William Lefevre, son of Peter Lefevre, of Ashburn, and Miss Lelia V Ankers, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ankers, of Waxpool, this county, were married yesterday at Mount Hope Baptist Church, Waxpool, Va, by the Rev George W Popkins, pastor of the church. They will reside near Ashburn.")^2,5

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of William Lefever, where she had no children.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 14 January 1920. Household: John I Hourihane (57), Nellie E (wif - 44), and Lelia Lefevre (boarder - 42), residing on King Street, Leesburg, where Lelia was noted as widowed and worked as a professional nurse.³

Lelia married second Elijah T Fling between 1922 and 1923.^6,4 Lelia Virginia Ankers appeared on the 1930 federal census of Arlington Co, Virginia, in the household of Elijah T Fling; she was a nurse.⁴

Lelia Virginia Ankers died 13 December 1945.⁶

Lelia was buried 15 December 1945 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁶

Mahlon Austin Ankers was born 29 June 1888 in Daysville, Loudoun Co, Virginia, (named Maurice W in birth register.)^5,6,7 He was the son of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Have not been able to locate in the 1910 census.

Mahlon registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived in Sterling, Virginia and was a farmer, near Sterling. He was single, tall, slender build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁶

Mahlon married Mary Louisa Fleming 10 September 1919 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.^8,1

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 15 January 1920. Household: Mahlon A Ankers (31), Mary F (wif - 27), Mary A (moth - 61), Geneva (sis - 32), Blanche N (sis - 28), and Hatcher H (bro - 20), residing near Leesburg Road, Broad Run district where Mahlon was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 15 April 1930. Household: Mahlon A Ankers (41), Mary L (wif - 37), Alice V (dau - 7), Mary E (dau - 6), Blanche A (dau - 3), and Mahlon F (son - 1&2/12), residing in the Broad Run district where he was a farmer.⁴

Mahlon registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived in Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia. He named Mary Ankers of Sterling as a person who would know his address. He was a self-employed dairy farmer; height was 6', weight 171 pounds, had blue eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion.⁹

His Social Security Number was 227-48-9511, issued in 1955 in Virginia.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.¹⁰

Mahlon Austin Ankers died 26 October 1964 at age 76 (last residence was Virginia.)^1,7

His obituary stated: "On Monday, October 26, 1964, at Doctor's Hospital, Mahlon A Ankers of Route 2, Sterling, Va, husband of Mrs Mary Fleming Ankers; father of Miss Alice V Ankers, Kenbridge, Va, Mrs Mary Singley, Maxton, N C, Mrs Austin Blanche Miller, Rocky Mountain, Va, and Mahlon F Ankers, Martinsburg, W Va; brother of Mrs Etta Jones, Bowling Green, Ky, Mrs Blanche McCraw, Washington, D C, Hatcher H Ankers, Vienna, Va. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. . . ."¹¹

Mahlon was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹²

Mahlon Fleming "Buck" Ankers was born 26 January 1929 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,3 He was the son of Mahlon Austin Ankers and Mary Louisa Fleming.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

An engagement announcement 2 November 1947 stated: "Mr and Mrs Arthur J Patton, Falls Church, Va, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Ann, to Mahlon Fleming Ankers, son of Mr and Mrs Mahlon Austin Ankers, Sterling, Va. The prospective bridegroom is a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. No date has been set for the wedding."⁴

His Social Security Number was 230-48-9909, issued in 1955 in Virginia.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mahlon Austin Ankers 27 October 1964.⁵

Mahlon Fleming "Buck" Ankers died 25 April 2004 in his home, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, West Virginia, at age 75.^2,3

His obituary stated: "Martinsburg, W Va - Mahlon Fleming 'Buck' Ankers, 75, of Martinsburg, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, at his home. Born Jan 26, 1929, in Sterling, Va, he was the son of the late Mahlon Austin and Mary Louisa Fleming Ankers. He attended Polytechnic Institute. He was a dairy farmer. He attended Greensburg United Methodist Church, sang in the choir and attended Community Bible Study. He was a member of Dairy Farmers of America and Berkeley County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Sayre Ankers, whom he married Oct 15, 1955; three sons, Austin E Ankers and Robert J Ankers, both of Martinsburg, and Philip A Ankers of Petersburg, WVa; three sisters, Alice V Mitchell of Richmond, Va, Mary E Singley of Clinton, NC, and Austin B Miller of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant sister and brother. . . ."²

Mahlon was buried 29 April 2004 in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, West Virginia.²

Margaret Ankers was born between 1917 and 1918 in Richmond, Henrico Co, Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of Robert Emerson Ankers and Alice May Strange.^1,3

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Henrico Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Margaret married Earle Will Gilkey, son of Jasper Newton Gilkey and Katherine D Goble, 17 May 1941 in Purcellville, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^3,4,5

She was mentioned in the obituary of Robert Emerson Ankers in April 1965.⁴

Marvin H Ankers was born 23 January 1893 in Daysville, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^3,4 He was the son of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Marvin H Ankers died 10 October 1915 at age 22.³

Marvin was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.³

Marvin T Ankers is the son of Robert Emerson Ankers and Alice May Strange.¹

Mary Alice Ankers was born 1 February 1915 in Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of Robert Emerson Ankers and Alice May Strange.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Henrico Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She graduated from The Limestone Springs Female High School, class of 1935. This became the current Limestone College, Gaffney, South Carolina.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 231-46-3984, issued in 1954 in Virginia.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Robert Emerson Ankers in April 1965.⁵

She was a member of the Women's Missionary Union of the Fork Union Baptist Church and had performed missionary work in Ireland.⁶

Mary Alice Ankers died 30 July 1994 in Charlottesville, Albemarle Co, Virginia, at age 79 (last residence was Fork Union, Fluvanna County, Virginia.)^3,7

Her obituary stated: "Fork Union - Ms Mary Alice Ankers, 79, a retired teacher and farmer."⁸

Mary was buried in Fork Union Cemetery, Fork Union, Fluvanna Co, Virginia, (inscription reads: "Beloved daughter, faithful sister, teacher, servant, and friend.")⁹

Mary E Ankers is the daughter of Mahlon Austin Ankers and Mary Louisa Fleming.

Mary H Ankers was born 10 February 1890 in Virginia.^4,1 She was the daughter of Jonathan Edwards Ankers and Susan Ann Milstead.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Mary married John Joshua Studt 28 March 1917 in Rockville, Montgomery Co, Maryland.⁵

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Arlington, Virginia, in the household of John Joshua Studt.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.⁶

Her Social Security Number was 223-70-6677, issued in 1965 in Virginia.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Oscar Orrison Ankers 30 November 1976.⁷

Mary H Ankers died in March 1980 at age 90 (last residence was Arlington, Virginia.)⁴

Mary was buried in Arnon Chapel Cemetery, Great Falls, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁸

Mary J Ankers was born between 1831 and 1832 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James E Ankers.³ Mary J Ankers appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur T Ankers, her brother - she was a housekeeper.⁴

Nancy Ankers was born between 1816 and 1817 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Ankers and Jane [-?-].⁵

Nancy married Jesse W Poole, son of Jesse Poole and Catherine [-?-], circa 1831 (based on oldest daughter's birth date.)^6,7

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Jesse W Poole.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Jesse W Poole.² Nancy Ankers appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Jesse W Poole - her father was of foreign birth.³ Nancy Ankers appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Jesse W Poole; she was noted as "infirm."⁴

Nancy Ankers died 12 April 1891 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵

Noretta Blanche Ankers was born 10 August 1890 in Daysville, Loudoun Co, Virginia.³ She was the daughter of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Mahlon Austin Ankers, her brother; she was a teacher in the high school.²

Noretta married [-?-] McCraw.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.⁵

Her Social Security Number was 577-58-2803, issued in 1960 in Washington, DC.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Mahlon Austin Ankers 27 October 1964.⁴

Noretta Blanche Ankers died in April 1978 at age 87 (last residence was Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland.)⁶

Olive Irene Ankers was born 22 March 1921 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

Olive married Russell Shawen Thompson 22 July 1939 in Warrenton, Fauquier Co, Virginia.^3,4

She was mentioned in the obituary of William Andrew Ankers 25 August 1965.⁵

Olive Irene Ankers died 20 October 1991 in Fauquier Co, Virginia, at age 70.²

Olive was buried in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.²

Oscar Orrison Ankers was born 19 November 1894 in Sterling (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^5,6,7 He was the son of Jonathan Edwards Ankers and Susan Ann Milstead.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Edwards Ankers.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Oscar registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Thornton, Fairfax Co, Virginia, where he lived in Vienna, Virginia and was a farmer. He was single, supported his mother, tall, slender build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁶ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Harvey Lee Ankers, his brother; he worked for wages as a farmer.³

Oscar married first Mary Eleanor Caylor, daughter of George Henry Caylor and Ann Amelia "Annie" Sexton, in 1921.^8,9,4

Oscar married second Lillian Erie [-?-] in 1930.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 9 April 1930. Household: Oscar O Ankers (35), Lillian E (wif - 34), Annie L (dau - 5), and Anna Talley (mil - 66), residing in the Broad Run district where he was a farmer.⁴

Oscar registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 24 April 1942 and he lived in Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia. He named Lillian Ankers of Sterling as a person who would know his address. He was a farmer; height 5'-10", weight 208 pounds, had blue eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion.¹⁰

His Social Security Number was 226-46-9648, issued between 1953 and 1954 in Virginia.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Samuel Ankers 29 April 1955.¹¹

Oscar Orrison Ankers died 29 November 1976 in his home, Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 82.^7,12

His obituary stated: "On Monday, November 29, 1976, at his home in Sterling, Va, Oscar O Ankers, husband of Lillian Erie Ankers; father of Annie Laurie Carter, Louisville, Ky, grandfather of Sheryl Ann Hunt, Brian, Bruce and Bradley Carter, brother of Mary Studt. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren. . . ."¹²

Oscar was buried in Arnon Chapel Cemetery, Great Falls, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹³

Paul Russell Ankers was born 12 July 1894 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^5,6 He was the son of James Samuel Ankers and Mary Maude Sexton.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his father's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Paul registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived and worked his own farm. He was single, named his mother as a dependent, was of medium height, stout build, had brown eyes and black hair.⁷

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his mother's household, where he worked as a farm laborer.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 16 April 1930. Household: Paul R Ankers (35), Maud (moth - 57), and Alton Hill (boarder - 27), residing in Conklin, Broad Run district where he was a farm laborer for wages. Conklin is a small village on Braddock Road at the intersection of Old Ox Road.⁴

Paul registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 24 April 1942 and he lived in Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia. He named Maude Ankers of Sterling as a person who would know his address. He worked for Clyde Keys of Sterling; height 5'-11", weight 200 pounds, had brown eyes, black hair and dark complexion.⁵

Philip A Ankers is the son of Mahlon Fleming "Buck" Ankers and Bonnie E Sayer.¹

Richard D Paul Ankers was born 19 July 1919 in Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph T Ankers and Ruth Thompson.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Richmond, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 578-22-1701, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.²

Richard D Paul Ankers died 10 July 1974 at age 54.²

Richard was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia, (section M, lot 154, site 3.)³

Robert Emerson Ankers was born 21 April 1882 in Sterling, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁷ He was the son of Arthur Edwards Ankers and Mary Alice Higdon.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.³

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Henrico Co, Virginia, enumerated 21 April 1910. Robert E Ankers (27) was a boarder in the household of John W Fleming - he was single and worked as a clerk in a life insurance company.⁴

Robert married Alice May Strange between 1913 and 1914.⁶

Robert registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Richmond, Henrico Co, Virginia, where he lived on Edgehill Road, Richmond, Virginia. He was married to Alice Sha[?] Ankers and worked as an actuary at the Virginia State Bureau of Insurance in Richmond. He was tall, slender build, had blue eyes and dark hair.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Henrico Co, Virginia, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: Robert E Ankers (37), Alice (wif - 36), Mary A (dau - 4), Margaret (dau - 2), and Robert E Jr (son - 6/12), residing at 1012 Edgehill Avenue, Richmond where he was an actuary at the Bureau of Insurance.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 2 April 1930. Household: Robert E Ankers (47), Alice S (wif - 46), Mary A (dau - 15), Margaret (dau - 13), Robert E Jr (son - 10), and Marvin T (son - 3&11/12), residing on Broad Street, Falls Church where he was secretary-treasurer of a life insurance company.⁶

Robert registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived at 308 East Broad Street, Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia. He named Mrs Alice S, wife, of the same address, as a person who would know his address. He worked for Continental Life Insurance Company in the Investment Building, Washington DC. His height was 6'-1", weight 180 pounds, had gray eyes, gray hair, and light complexion.⁷

His Social Security Number was 577-10-6059, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.⁸

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frank Lafayette Ankers 4 August 1955.⁹

Robert Emerson Ankers died in March 1964 in Pinellas Co, Florida, at age 81 (last residence was Virginia.)^8,10

His obituary stated: "Robert E Ankers died March 1, 1964, at Clearwater, Florida while on a visit from his native state of Virginia. His death was sudden and unexpected. He had retired from Southland Life Insurance Company in 1957 after 36 years service, having joined Continental Life Insurance Company of Virginia June 1, 1921, which was purchased by Southland Life the latter part of 1950. . . . Born in Virginia April 21, 1882, he graduated from the University of Richmond with the class of 1905 and had attended many class reunions. . . . Prior to entering the life insurance profession he had been examiner for the Department of Insurance of Virginia. . . . Prior to his death Mr Ankers and his wife lived at Falls Church, Virginia, and at a summer home named Stonycroft located on the top of a mountain near Bluemont, Virginia. He also had a 250 acre cattle farm near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. His hobbies included gardening, raising flowers, farming and Hereford cattle. . . . Surviving are his widow, Alice S Ankers, two sons, Marvin and Robert, Jr, two daughters, Mrs E W Gilkey and Miss Mary Alice Ankers, and a number of grandchildren. His body was returned to Virginia for services at Westover Baptist Church, then to Fort Union, Virginia, for interment near his birthplace."¹¹

Robert Emerson Ankers Jr was born 9 July 1919 in Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of Robert Emerson Ankers and Alice May Strange.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Henrico Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Robert married Betty Latham circa 1944.⁴

His Social Security Number was 227-10-5062, issued before 1951 in Virginia.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Robert Emerson Ankers in April 1965.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Betty Latham 30 November 1998.⁴

Robert Emerson Ankers Jr died 30 December 2006 at age 87 (last residence was High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina.)³

Robert John Ankers is the son of Mahlon Fleming "Buck" Ankers and Bonnie E Sayer.¹

Samuel Ankers was born between 1799 and 1800 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Arthur Ankers.⁵

Samuel is likely the Samuel Ankers that purchased goods during the estate sale for William Hummer 3 Dec 1827.⁶

Samuel may be the Samuel Ankers that bought goods during the estate sale of John Dulin 13 Jul 1829.⁷

Samuel married Henrietta Barber Edwards, daughter of Joseph Edwards and Lydia Dent Primm, 1 November 1849 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, (bond provided by William M Moran on 31 Oct 1849 - ceremony performed by Rev W Gilmore.)^8,9

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 4 September 1850. Household: Saml Ankers (50), Henry (34), Wm Horseman (19), and Saml Horseman (17), where Samuel was a farmer.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 6 July 1860. Household: Samuel Ankers (60), Henryetta (45), Arthur (10), Samuel (6), Jonathan (4), and Joseph (2), residing near Whaleys Store post office where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 12 August 1870. Household: Samuel Ankers (69), Henrietta (54), Arthur (19), Samuel (15), Jonathan (13), Joseph (11), Lydia Moran (84), Lydia Horseman (domes serv - 21), Catherine Hatton (8), residing in the Eastern district, Guilford post office where Samuel was a blacksmith, his father was of foreign birth, and Samuel could not read or write.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur Edwards Ankers, his son.⁴

Samuel Ankers died 7 January 1889 in Virginia (must be in error.)¹⁰

Samuel was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹¹

Samuel left a will 11 February 1889 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, (according to notes of Ann Arnold Hennings.)

Samuel William Ankers was born 26 June 1835 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,5 He was the son of John Ankers and Harriet A Hess.³

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.² Samuel William Ankers appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household; he worked as a farm hand.³

Samuel married Lucy Ellen Blincoe, daughter of Joseph A Blincoe and Mary Ellen Thomas, 14 May 1868 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 22 June 1880. Household: Samuel W Anchors (44), Lucy E (wif - 33), John W (son - 10), Joseph T (son - 9), and Lelia D (dau - 2), residing in Broad Run district where he was a farmer.⁴

Samuel William Ankers was listed in records of the death of Mary Ellen Thomas 17 October 1893, as her son-in-law.⁶

Samuel William Ankers died 15 February 1903 at age 67.⁵

Samuel was buried 25 November 1903 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵

Selma Sylvia Ankers was born 17 December 1923 in Washington, DC.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Hatcher Higdon Ankers and Lillian Estelle Baker.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

Selma married Robert Gordon Barton 26 June 1943 in Vienna, Fairfax Co, Virginia.^4,2

Her Social Security Number was 266-36-1435, issued before 1951 in Florida.³

Selma Sylvia Ankers died 28 April 2005 in UMASS Memorial Health Care, Worcester, Worcester Co, Massachusetts, at age 81 (last residence was Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida.)³

Her obituary stated: "BARTON, SELMA A. ANKERS, 81, of North Brookfield, Mass, and Dunedin, died Thursday (April 28, 2005) at UMASS Memorial Health Care in Worcester, Mass. She was born in Washington, DC, and became a winter resident in 1982 from North Brookfield. She was the manager for more than 25 years of the mill work department of Sawyer Lumber Co and Cherry Valley Building Supply, both in Worcester. She taught Sunday school for more than 25 years at the First Congregational Church of Holden. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Spencer. She graduated from Radford College. She was an avid gardener. She enjoyed antiques and was a member of the Worcester Dance Assembly. She was an avid bridge player and a member of the Lake Lashaway Sailing Club. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Robert; a son, Robert Jr, West Boylston, Mass; a brother, E Eugene Ankers, Virginia; a sister, Blanche Clark, Virginia; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. . . ."⁴

Virginia Anne Ankers was born 9 September 1918 in Vale (near Oakton), Fairfax Co, Virginia.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Virginia married first Smith T Garrison 7 September 1940 in Washington, DC.^5,6 Virginia Anne Ankers was listed in the WWII draft registration record of Smith T Garrison in 1940 as his wife.⁷

An Ankers family reunion was held in 1953 at the home of Smith and Virginia Ankers in Silver Spring, Maryland.

She was mentioned in the obituary of William Andrew Ankers 25 August 1965.⁸

Virginia Anne Ankers was listed in records of the death of Smith T Garrison 25 December 1987.^9,10

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Robert Ankers 11 March 2005.¹¹

Virginia Anne Ankers died 19 November 2013 in her home, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina, at age 95.⁴

Her obituary stated: 'Virginia G. Wright; Born on 09/09/1918; Departed on 11/19/2013; Resided in Charlotte, North Carolina

Virginia Garrison Wright, 95, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2013 at her home in Charlotte, NC, where she resided with her beloved daughter Anne Bass Kinlaw and her husband, Richard Keith Kinlaw, who were devoted caregivers in recent years.

She was born Virginia Anne Ankers on September 9, 1918 in the small village of Vale, Va, the third child of Jonathan Porter Ankers , Sr. and Olive Frances Ankers. Five more siblings joined the family who lived a frugal life in a small home without electricity, water, heat or telephone. Virginia described her parents as two of the most God-loving, caring, and generous people she ever knew; ones she would emulate throughout her own life.

In addition to her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia, is survived by her cherished grandsons Brian Samuel Bass, his wife Elizabeth and son Mason of Troy, VA and Stephen Paul Bass and his wife Megan of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by a loving sister, Inez Peebles of Leesburg, VA and a dear brother, Edward James Ankers and his wife Margaret, of Ruckersville, VA, along with many nieces and nephews who added joy to her life. A dear niece and her husband, Beverly and John Cormier, and their four children of Falmouth, VA were particularly close to Virginia, living nearby and assisting her often. Virginia, known as Ginnie, is also survived by stepchildren: Rudy Wright (Mary) of CA, Denyce Dugan (Douglas) of Hartwood, VA, Dale (Geri) Wright of Haymarket, VA and Beverley Wright of King George, VA along with their children. Also surviving her are step grandchildren: Christina, Kathryn, and Timothy Kinlaw of Charlotte and Heather Carr and her husband Sean of Four Oaks, NC. In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Smith Garrison, and her loving husband Rudy Wright, as well as her son-in-law, Timothy Brian Bass, whom she loved as her own son. Siblings Jonathan Porter Ankers, Jr., William Andrew Ankers, Olive Irene Ankers Thompson, George Robert Ankers and James Edward Ankers also predeceased Virginia.

After attending Mary Washington College for a year, Virginia obtained her first jobs while living in Washington, DC. She married Smith Garrison and accompanied her husband to Dallas,TX, where he was stationed at Love Field as a U.S. Airman, enroute to six months each in Ghana, Africa, and Karachi, India during World War II. After Smitty's discharge, they settled in Silver Spring, Maryland and later became devoted active members of the 16th and Decatur Church of Christ in DC. Smitty became an elder and Ginnie served as newsletter editor, Bible-school teacher, and nursery attendant for eleven years. Her newsletters were distinguished by many of her heartfelt poems. The Garrison home was always open to those in need, frequently to families with loved ones at Walter Reed Hospital.

In 1945, Virginia was hired as a typist and in a few months promoted to an editor in the U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Ordinance. She retired in May 1968 as Publications Control Officer and Chief of the Publications Control Branch due to a back injury on the job, holding a grade 12.

Virginia and Smitty moved to Spotsylvania in 1985 to be near their daughter. They built their dream home, but sadly Smitty died of cancer Christmas Day in 1987. Ginnie retained ownership of that home throughout her life, frequently returning to visit with her devoted friend Arden Kendall. Her second husband, Rudy, died suddenly after four short years of marriage. She moved to Salisbury, MD ten years ago to be with her daughter and her family before moving to Charlotte. Ginnie was a former member of the Fredericksburg and Salisbury Churches of Christ, and recently the Gold Hill Church of Christ in Fort Mill, SC. Always interested in current events, she was a member of the Spotsylvania Republican Club.

During her life Ginnie met so many people in need and spent untold amounts of money for family, friends, and strangers. She never once had any regrets; saying she was happier for having spent money, time, and energy on others rather than becoming rich in finances and poor in good deeds. Virginia will be remembered by all for her devotion to saving souls, her great sense of humor, intelligence, sweet disposition, beautiful blue eyes, and her love for everyone.

During her final months, she was blessed by a competent, caring friend, Babby Barner, CNA, and a team of professionals with Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte. Their loving support for Ginnie and her family gave her the opportunity to remain home with them, and her pet dachshund, Snickers, until the time she was called home to the Lord. . . ."⁴

Virginia was buried 22 November 2013 in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.⁴

William Ankers died 24 January 1895.¹ He was born 24 January 1895 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

William was buried in the Maffett family cemetery, at the end of Lewis Ct road north of Watson, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of John W Ankers and Lenora Frances Maffett.

William Andrew Ankers was born 23 February 1915 in Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.^2,4,5 He was the son of Jonathan Porter Ankers and Olive Frances Bladen.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.³

William married Margaret Elizabeth Hall, daughter of George Richard Hall and Grace Lee Sisk, 18 March 1943 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia.^6,5

His Social Security Number was 224-16-6355, issued before 1951 in Virginia.⁴

William Andrew Ankers died 23 August 1965 at age 50.^7,4

His obituary stated: "Suddenly, on Monday, August 23, 1965, William Andrew Ankers of 1815 Clay lane, Vienna, Va, husband of Margaret H Ankers; father of Andrea J Joyner, Arlington, Va, Larry and Donald Ankers, Vienna, Va; stepfather of Dean Grubb, Herndon, Va; son of Olive F Ankers, and brother of Virginia Garrison, Silver Spring, Md, Jonathan and Edward Ankers, Irene Thompson and Inez Peebles, Vienna, Va, Robert Ankers, McLean, Va, and James Ankers, Falls Church, Va. . . ."⁶

William was buried 26 August 1965 in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁶

Bertha Antill was born between 1906 and 1907 in West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Charles H Antill and Barbra Luna Sayre.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Bessie Antill was born in April 1898 in West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Charles H Antill and Barbra Luna Sayre.¹ Bessie Antill appeared on the 1900 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household, who were living with Charley's parents.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Charles H Antill was born 2 June 1879 in Greene Co, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was the son of Harvey Antill.⁶

Charles married first Barbra Luna Sayre, daughter of Joseph Sylvester Sayre and Elizabeth Wade, between 1896 and 1897.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, enumerated 6 June 1900. Household: Harvey Antle (42), Sarah (wif - 43), Charley (son - 21), Luna (dil - 23), Lizzie (dau - 16), Jessie (dau - 13), Stiger (son - 12), Harry (son - 8), Maggie (dau - 5), Dellie (dau - 1), Bessie (grdau - 2), and Baby (grdau - 1/12), residing in Littleton, Clay district where both Harvey and Charley were teamsters.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, enumerated 9 May 1910. Household: Charles Antal (32), Launa (wif - 33), Bessie (dau - 12), Pearl (dau - 10), and Bertha (dau - 3), residing on Joliffe Ridge Road, Center district where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, enumerated 15 January 1920. Household: Charley Antill (39), Luna (wif - 42), Pearl (dau - 19), Bertha (dau - 13), and Nellie H (dau - 5), residing in Center district where he was a farmer.³

Charles married second Elizabeth [-?-].⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, enumerated 28 April 1930. Household: Charley H Antill (50), Elizabeth (wif - 48), Nellie H (dau - 15), Virginia L Phillips (stepdau - 23), Ralph W Phillips (stepson - 13), and Stephen C Kirkpatrick (boarder - 64), residing in Center district where he was a farmer.⁴

Charles registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft in 1942 and lived in Littleton, West Virginia. He named Harry Antill of Littleton as a person who would know his address. He was not employed, was 5'-4", weighed 152 pounds, had blue eyes, brown hair, and ruddy complexion.⁵

Charles H Antill died in 1959.⁷

Charles was buried in Wade Cemetery, Littleton (west of), Wetzel Co, West Virginia.⁷

Nellie Antill was born 5 November 1911 in West Virginia.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Charles H Antill and Barbra Luna Sayre.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her father's household.²

Nellie married Price Gorby 6 February 1934 in Wheeling, Ohio Co, West Virginia.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 234-82-4585, issued in 1966 in West Virginia.³

Nellie Antill died 13 November 1996 at age 85³. She resided in Littleton, Wetzel Co, West Virginia, at the time of her death.³

Pearl Antill was born in April 1900 in West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Charles H Antill and Barbra Luna Sayre.¹ Pearl Antill appeared on the 1900 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household, who were living with Charley's parents.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in her parent's household.³

At a Monthly Meeting held in the house of Tho^s Gardeners in Burlington 3 April 1682: "John Antrum & Frances Butcher Proposed their Intention of Marriage it being the first Time[.] John Bourton and Thomas Gardener are desired to Inquire into their Clearness & give this Meeting an account." They followed on 1 May 1682 with their second intention.²

John married Frances Butcher 15 May 1682 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.³

John Antram of Burlington, shoemaker, sold part of 1/32 of a share of a wharf lot along the river in Burlington on 6 Feb 1682/83 to John Hollinshead. It was bought of Jonathan Eldridge, shoemaker, 3 May 1680.⁴

On 1 Dec 1694 a bond was provided in the estate of James Hill of Burlington, his will being written 15 Nov 1694. "Bond of James Moune of Pennsilvania, yeoman, Peter Frettwell of Burlington, gentleman, John Antram of Burlington Co, cordwainer, and Samuel Furnis of Burlington, saddler, as executors of will of James Hill of Burlington."⁵

On 29 August 1710, "John Anteram" of Northampton Township, Burlington County, sold 50 perches of land (approximately 1/3 acre) to Obediah Eldridge of Burlington Township, Burlington County, for 700 pounds. The land in the Island and Town of Burlington was part of the proprietary right of John Anteram belonging to part of a proprietary of "Jonathan Eldreadg" by indenture dated 3 May 1680 on page 238 of Book B. The parcel was on a street leading from High Street to Yorkshire Bridge beginning by land of Peter Fretwell, to land of Nathaniel Allen, then to the Weatherill's land. John Anteram made his mark.⁶

John left a will 25 December 1718 in Northampton Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, wherein he named his wife Frances; sons John, James, Thomas, Isaac; daughters Anna Matlack, Mary, Elizabeth; granddaughter Eliabeth, daughter of John Norcross. Executors were wife and son John. Witnesses were Joshua Frettwell, Phebe Scattergood, Tho. Scattergood.⁷

His will was proved 30 May 1719 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.⁷

The estate of John Antram was inventoried 30 May 1719 by Joshua Frettwell and Tho Scattergood, valued at £202.12, including two Negro women at £80.-.⁷

James Antrum was born between 1697 and 1708 in Mansfield Township, Burlington Co, Province of West Jersey.¹

James Antrum was also known as James Antrim.

James Antrum was also known as James Antram.

There was more than one James Antrim/Antrum/Antram in Burlington County in the early 1700s, one dying about 1739 and one in 1741, both being of Mansfield Township. The James Antrim that died in 1741 has been said to be the James married to Mary Mackelutch/Mulcher; if so, then the James Antrum who was a witness with James Maclatche on 11 Oct 1744 to the will of Thomas Branson is a different James Antrum. More research is needed in the Quaker records to sort these two men.^2,3

James married Mary [-?-] between 3 May 1725 and 7 June 1725 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey, (they were Quakers; Quaker calendar dates of 2nd month, 5th day; 3rd month, 3rd day; and 4th month, 7th day in record - the intended marriage was announced at the Burlington monthly meetings on 5 April and 3 May and the marriage was confirmed at the monthly meeting on 7 June.)^4,5

Both James Antrum and James Maclatche were witnesses to the will of Thomas Branson of Springfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, on 11 Oct 1744. They were both noted as Quakers.

The Branson family was linked to the Antrim family over many years as explained in a history of Decatur County, Indiana: "The family [Antrim] was originally of Irish extraction, and probably belonged to the landed gentry class of County Antrim, Ireland. They, as well as the Bransons, were Quakers. A genealogical history of the family has been issued by people at Burlington, New Jersey. An old Friends church built in the blockhouse at High street, Burlington, was the house of worship of the Antrims of that city. James Antrim, a brother of John Antrim, heretofore referred to, came to America from England, and settled in Mansfield township, New Jersey, some time between 1678 and 1680. His son, James, had a son, James, whose daughter, Sarah, was born on October 7, 1764, and who died, July 23, 1821. She married David Branson, heretofore referred to."^6,7

James Antrum was listed as a freeholder in Springfield Township, Burlington County, 15 April 1745.⁸

Keegan Luis Arce is the son of Luis Arce and Brittney Caylor Dishner.¹

Alberta married Henry Henderson Young, son of William Richard Young and Delia Purkey.¹

Alberta Archer died 1 March 2007.¹

Alberta was buried 3 March 2007 in Emma Jarnigan Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen Co, Tennessee.¹

Her obituary stated: "Young, Alberta (Bert) age 85, died Thursday afternoon March 1, 2007 after a lingering illness. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church, a homemaker and gardener with dear friend and neighbor, Phyllis Oliver. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Lora Archer, husband, Henry H Young, sister, Marie Lee and brothers Kenneth and Ernest Archer. Mrs Young is survived by her son, Dennis and wife, Alice; daughter, Anita Forester and husband, John; sister, Jean Sanders and brother in law, Bryan; brother, Lynn Archer and sister in law, Donna; grandsons, John (Amy) Forester, Matthew (Celina) Forester and Logan Young; 4 great granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. . . ."¹