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Charles William Muse was born 23 April 1842.¹ He was the son of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.¹

Charles William Muse died 7 September 1842.¹

Clide Vestal Muse was born 30 July 1904 in Missouri.^2,3 He was the son of William Henry Muse and Lucile Jones.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, in his parent's household.¹

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

Clide Vestal Muse died 29 November 1923 at age 19 (certificate #32910; accidentally shot while hunting.)³

Clide was buried 30 November 1923 in Union Hill Cemetery, West Plains (20 miles east), Oregon Co, Missouri.³

Edgar T Muse was born 9 September 1889 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charles F Muse and Ida Janney Havener.¹

Elaneor Muse was born in November 1915 in Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of John E Muse and Bertie M Sherry.¹

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

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

Enid Muse was born between 1904 and 1906 in Missouri.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Alva Muse and Birdie Lusk.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cleveland Co, Oklahoma, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, in her parent's household.²

Ernest E Muse was born between 1911 and 1912 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of James Albert Muse and Pearl Riley.¹

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

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of St Louis, Missouri, in his parent's household.²

He saw military service during WWII after he enlisted 5 Aug 1942 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He had two years of high school and was married; height 64 inches, weight 137 pounds and was a motorcyclist. His service number was 37375646 and he was in the Army Air Forces.³

Ernest E Muse died 24 June 1943 (he was missing in action while on duty as a sergeant with the 343rd Bomber Squadron, 98th Bomber Group, apparently in the North Africa campaign - he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Air Medal.)⁴

Eva Muse was born between 1916 and 1917 in Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of James Albert Muse and Pearl Riley.¹

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

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of St Louis, Missouri, in her parent's household.²

Fannie J Muse was born in March 1888 in Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of James Edward Muse and Mary Jane Hankins.¹

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

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

Faye P Muse was born 18 May 1914 in Oklahoma.^1,3 She was the daughter of Arthur Marion Muse and Agnes Gates.¹ Faye P Muse appeared on the 1920 federal census of Blaine Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Walter Gates, her uncle.¹ Faye P Muse appeared on the 1930 federal census of Blaine Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Walter Gates, her uncle.²

Her Social Security Number was 441-76-7638, issued in 1979 in Oklahoma.³

Faye P Muse died in November 1989 at age 75 (last residence was Watonga, Blaine County, Oklahoma.)³

Fern Muse was born in April 1917 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Marion Muse and Agnes Gates.¹ Fern Muse appeared on the 1920 federal census of Blaine Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Walter Gates, her uncle.¹ Fern Muse appeared on the 1930 federal census of Blaine Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Walter Gates, her uncle.²

Fred L Muse was born 17 March 1888 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charles F Muse and Ida Janney Havener.¹

Gentry Dowell Muse is the son of Joseph Lawrence Muse and Lucille M [-?-].¹

Gentry Lawrence Muse was born 2 July 1889 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^7,8,9 He was the son of Thomas Stictman Muse and Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever.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 Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.⁴ Gentry and Ruby Margaret Smith obtained a marriage license circa 20 February 1916 in Washington, DC, (both were of Leesburg - Rev L M Chambers presiding.)^5,10

Gentry registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived and worked as an operator of an electric plant for the Leesburg Electric Company. He had a wife and child, was short, stout, had brown eyes and brown hair.¹¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 21 January 1920. Household: Gentry Muse (30), Rubey (wif - 22), Francies (dau - 3&2/12), and Joseph L (son - 1&8/12), residing in Leesburg district, where he was an electrician.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 24 April 1930. Household: Gentry L Muse (40), Ruby M (wif - 33), Frances M (dau - 13), Joseph L (son - 11), Aiton C (son - 4&6/12), and Thomas J (son 2&1/12), residing in Leesburg district where he was manager of an electric station.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever in November 1932.¹

In his five-volume series on the history of Loudoun, Eugene Scheel noted that Gentry Muse was the last mill operator for Mavin's mill at Goose Creek which was run by Leesburg Electric (dynamos at the mill supplied electric power to Leesburg). Gentry was still the mill operator when Leesburg Electric was sold to Virginia Public Service Company (merged with VEPCO in 1940) in 1929. When VPSC retired the mill in 1937 Gentry went on to manage the Harper's Ferry plant.¹²

Gentry registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia. He named Mrs Ruby Muse of the same address as a person who would know his address. He worked for Virginia Public Service, Leesburg; height 6', weight 162 pounds, had brown eyes, gray hair and dark complexion.⁹

He was mentioned in the obituary of John William Muse 3 September 1951.¹³

Gentry Lawrence Muse died 9 December 1958 in Loudoun Community Hospital, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 69^1,8 and had the following medical condition noted at death: heart.⁸

His obituary stated: "On December 9, 1958, at the Loudoun County Hospital, Leesburg, Va, Gentry Lawrence Muse, beloved husband of Ruby S Muse and father of Mrs Frances Ready of Greenbelt, Md, Aiton C Muse of Halltown, W. Va, Thomas G Muse of Ridgeley, W. Va, A/C James R Muse of Havre Air Force Base, Montana, J Lawrence Muse, Miss G Patricia Muse and Hugh L Muse, all of Leesburg, Va, and one sister, Mrs Ruth Creal of Washington DC. . . ."¹⁴

Gentry was buried 11 December 1958 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁸

Gladys Evelyn Muse was born 16 September 1910 in Virginia.^1,3,2 She was the daughter of John William Muse and Naomi M Bodine.¹

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

Gladys Evelyn Muse died 6 September 1926 in Washington, DC, at age 15.^1,3

Her obituary stated: "Gladys Evelyn Muse, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Muse, died Monday at her home, 818 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC in the sixteenth year of her age. Little Gladys had been a patient sufferer for many weeks. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Ashburn on Thursday."⁴

Gladys was buried 9 September 1926 in Ashburn Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ashburn, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,4

Glenn Roderick Muse was born between 1921 and 1922 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of Thomas Alva Muse and Birdie Lusk.¹

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

Glenn Roderick Muse died in 1944.²

Glenn was buried in Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery, Phoenix, Jackson Co, Oregon.²

Glora J Muse is the daughter of John E Muse and Bertie M Sherry.¹

Guy T Muse was born 1 September 1885 in Farmwell (near) (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charles F Muse and Ida Janney Havener.¹

Harry R Muse was born 18 October 1891 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charles F Muse and Ida Janney Havener.¹

Hugh L Muse is the son of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.¹

Hugh Lawrence Muse was born 16 January 1882 in Virginia (1900 census reports birth date of Jan 1883.)^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Stictman Muse and Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household, where he worked as a day laborer.²

Hugh was buried in Ashburn Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ashburn, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

Hugh Lawrence Muse died 14 March 1904 at age 22.¹

Irving Muse was born in August 1909 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of James Albert Muse and Pearl Riley.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, in his parent's household.¹

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

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of St Louis, Missouri, in his parent's household.³

James Albert Muse was born 20 November 1883 in Missouri.^1,5 He was the son of James Edward Muse and Mary Jane Hankins.¹

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

James married Pearl Riley between 1906 and 1907.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, enumerated 29 April 1910. Household: James A Muse (26), Pearl (wif - 24), Irving (son - 8/12), and Walter Riley (bil - 22), residing in Big Apple Township, where James A was a farm operator on his own account who rented his farm.²

James registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Blaine Co, Oklahoma, where he lived and worked as a farmer in Geary. He named his wife, Pearl F Muse, as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Blaine Co, Oklahoma, enumerated 20 February 1920. Household: J A Muse (37), Pearlie (wif - 35), Irvin (son - 10), Earnest (son - 8), and Eva (dau - 3), residing in Logan Township where J A was a farmer on his own account.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of St Louis, Missouri, enumerated 11 April 1930. Household: James Muse (41), Pearl (wif - 40), Irwin (son - 20), Earnest (son - 19), and Eva (dau - 13), residing at 2906a Harper Street (which he rented for $30/month), St Louis, where James worked as a barber at a barber shop.⁴

James Albert Muse died 11 February 1934 in St Louis, Missouri, at age 50 (his occupation was barber at time of death)⁶ and had the following medical condition noted at death: cardiac failure and cerebral thrombosis.

James was buried 14 February 1934 in West Plains, Howell Co, Missouri.⁶

James Edward Muse was born in March 1849 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^6,2,4,7 He was the son of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.^7,6

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

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his father's household.²

Unable to locate in the 1870 census.

James married Mary Jane Hankins, daughter of William A Hankins and Elisabeth Higginbotham, 22 December 1875.⁶ James Edward Muse appeared on the 1880 federal census of Warren Co, Missouri, in the household of William A Hankins, his father-in-law - he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 6 June 1900. Household: James E Muse (51), Mary J (wif - 53), William H (son - 22), Thomas A (son - 21), Bessie E (dau - 17), James (son - 15), John (son - 12), Fannie J (dau - 12), and Arthur M (son - 8), residing in Dry Creek Township where James was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 11 May 1910. Household: James Edwin Muse (61), Mary Jane (wif - 63), Fannie (dau - 22), John (son - 22), Bertie (dil - 18), and Clarence James (hired man - 48), residing in Myatt Township, where James was a farmer.⁵

James Edward Muse died 10 October 1915 in Koshkonong, Oregon Co, Missouri, at age 66^6,8,9 and had the following medical condition noted at death: mitral regurgitation of heart.⁹

James was buried 11 October 1915 in Union Hill Cemetery, West Plains (20 miles east), Oregon Co, Missouri.⁹

James Henry Muse was born 22 February 1820 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^5,6,2 He was the son of Walker Muse and Anna Nancy Maffett.

James Henry had as his guardian James Caylor upon his father's death circa 1832 when James would have been about 12. There was a settlement of accounts, payable to James Caylor, by Peter Oatyer, administrator of Walker's estate. There was other income due James Henry, paid to James Caylor, from the estate of John Moffett, administered also by Peter Oatyer.⁷

On 13 Oct 1834 Loudoun Court ordered that James H Muse, orphan of Walker Muse, deceased, be bonded to John F Barrett to learn the trade of tailor.⁵

James married first Ann Elizabeth Seeders, daughter of William Seeders and Sarah [-?-], 18 March 1841 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^8,6

He was plaintiff against his guardian, James Caylor, in 1843 to obtain money owed him ($148.98). Caylor did not appear and the court ordered payment with interest starting on 12 Aug 1842.⁹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 14 September 1850. Household: Hamilton Householder (23), Jno Householder (1), [?] Householder (18), Jas Muse (30), Ann Muse (28), Virginia Muse (6), Betsey Muse (4), and Jas Muse (2), where Hamilton was a merchant and Jas was a tailor.¹

James Henry Muse witnessed the marriage of Samuel Shryock and Ailsey Elizabeth Maffett 24 January 1860 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹⁰

James married second Mary Elizabeth Hook, daughter of Jane [-?-], 17 April 1860 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^6,11,12,13

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 16 July 1860. Household: Jas H Muse (40), Mary E (37), Virginia C (15), Sarah E (14), Jas E (11), Mary L (9), Thos S (7), and Jno W (3), residing near Leesburg post office where he was a tailor.²

He saw military service in the Civil War where he enlisted 22 Apr 1861 at Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia as a private. He mustered into Company C, Virginia 17th Infantry and was discharged 22 Jul 1862.¹⁴

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 9 August 1870. Household: James Muse (49), Mary (47), Susan (4), and Jane Hook (80), residing near Hamilton post office where he was a tailor.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 7 June 1880. Household: Jas H Muse (60), Mary E (58), and Susan J (dau - 14), residing in Hamilton village where he was a tailor.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Elizabeth Hook in November 1880.¹¹

James married third Edna Jane Bradfield 18 March 1882 (no children from this marriage.)⁶

James Henry Muse died 9 February 1897 in Hamilton, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 76^6,14 and had the following medical condition noted at death: pneumonia.¹⁴

James was buried in Harmony Methodist Church Cemetery, Hamilton, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹⁴

James Henry Muse was born 30 September 1879 in Virginia.^2,1 He was the son of Thomas Stictman Muse and Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever.

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Peter Lefever, his grandfather.¹

James Henry Muse died 20 July 1882 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 2.³

James was buried in Ashburn Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ashburn, Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

James R Muse is the son of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.¹

John E Muse was born 12 October 1887 in Rowena, Audrain Co, Missouri.⁵ He was the son of James Edward Muse and Mary Jane Hankins.¹

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

John married Bertie M Sherry in 1910.²

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

John registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Howell Co, Missouri, where he lived in Myatt Township and was self-employed as a farmer. He had a wife and three children as dependents and had been an infantry private in Arkansas for three years. Medium height, medium build, had dark gray eyes and dark brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 22 January 1920. Household: John Muse (32), Bertie (wif - 31), Justine (son - 8), Kenneth (son - 6), and Elaneor (dau - 4&2/12), residing in Myatt Township where John was a farmer on his own account who owned his property with a mortgage.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 7 April 1930. Household: John E Muse (42), Bertie M (wif - 41), Justion M (son - 18), Kenneth O (son - 16), Elenor (dau - 14), and Glora J (dau - 2&5/12), residing in Myatt Township where John E was a farmer who owned his property and had a radio.⁴

John Walker Muse was born 19 August 1856 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.³ He was the son of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his father's household.²

John William Muse was born 1 March 1886 in Farmwell (near) (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^5,6,7 He was the son of Thomas Stictman Muse and Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever.¹

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

John married second Naomi M Bodine, daughter of Henry Harrison Bodine and Caroline E Solomon.⁸

John registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Alexandria Co, Virginia, where he lived on RFD 3 and worked as a railroad conductor for the Washington Terminal Company in DC. He named his wife, Naomi M Muse, as nearest relative, was of medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and light hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 7 January 1920. Household: John W Muse (33), Naomi (wif - 28), and Gladys (dau - 9), residing in Falls Church where he was a farmer.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever in November 1932.¹

John married first Agatha [-?-].²

John registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived at 3066 M Street NW, Washington DC. He named Mrs Jack Creal (sister), of 4414 [?] Road NW, as a person who would know his address. He was employed by L S Briggs, meat packer, of 11th and E Streets SW, Washington. His height was 5'-6", weight 138 pounds, had brown eyes, black hair and light brown complexion.⁷

John William Muse died 31 August 1951 in Washington, DC, at age 65.^2,9

His obituary stated: "On Friday, August 31, 1951 at 1826 17th st, nw, John William Muse, husband of Agatha B Muse, brother of Gentry Muse, Harpers Ferry, Va; Mrs Ruth Creel, Washington, DC. . . ."⁹

Burial was probably at George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, Prince George's County, Maryland.

John was buried 4 September 1951 in George Washington Memorial Park.⁹

Joseph Lawrence Muse was born 17 August 1918 in Virginia.^3,1 He was the son of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.

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

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

He saw military service when he enlisted 25 Apr 1942 at Fort George G Meade, Maryland. He was a native of Virginia and resided in Loudon County, was single, without dependents, had three years of high school, height of 67 inches and weight 162 pounds.⁴

Joseph married Lucille M [-?-].⁵

His Social Security Number was 230-09-4374, issued before 1951 in Virginia.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Gentry Lawrence Muse 10 December 1958.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Ruby Margaret Smith 15 February 1981.⁷

Joseph Lawrence Muse died 15 June 1983 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 64^8,5 and had the following medical condition noted at death: heart.⁸

His obituary stated: "On Wednesday, June 15, 1983, J Lawrence Muse of Leesburg, Va, husband of Lucille M Muse; father of Margaret Carpenter of Winchester, Va, Joy Muse and Rachel Roberts of Leesburg and Dowell Muse of Reston, Va; grandfather of Molly and Paul. Also survived by two sisters, Frances Ready and Patricia Morrison and four brothers, Ainton Muse, Thomas Muse, Hugh Muse and James Muse. . . ." A second obituary stated: "Joseph Laurence Muse, 64, a retired partner in the old Muse & Reed Funeral Home in Leesburg and a former member of the Loudoun County Board of Zoning Appeals, died June 15 at Loudoun Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. Mr Muse, a lifelong resident of Leesburg, graduated from the Leesburg high school and the Echols School of Embalming in Philadelphia. He served in the Army in World War II. After the war, he went to work for Slacks Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. With E Stanley Reed, he later bought the business and it became Muse & Reed. Mr Muse retired in 1973 and sold the business, which recently was renamed the Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg. Mr Muse was a past president of the Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association, a director of the Metropolitan Savings & Loan Association of Northern Virginia, a vestryman of St James Episcopal Church in Leesburg, and a member of the Leesburg Union Cemetery Board, the Leesburg Lions Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was an antique car enthusiast. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of Leesburg; three daughters, Margaret Carpenter of Winchester, Va, and Joy Muse and Rachel Roberts, both of Leesburg; one son G Dowell Muse of Reston, and two grandchildren."^5,9

Joseph was buried 17 June 1983 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^8,5

Joyce L "Joy" Muse is the daughter of Joseph Lawrence Muse and Lucille M [-?-].¹

Justin M Muse was born between 1911 and 1912 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of John E Muse and Bertie M Sherry.¹

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

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

Kenneth O Muse was born 9 September 1913 in Missouri.^1,3 He was the son of John E Muse and Bertie M Sherry.¹

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

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

His Social Security Number was 541-16-4676, issued before 1951 in Oregon.³

Kenneth O Muse died 31 August 1982 in Jackson Co, Oregon, at age 68 (certificate 82-13112; last residence was Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon.)⁴

His obituary stated: (see Vol 16, pages 207, 208.)⁵

Lafayette Muse was born 9 November 1859 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Thomas W Muse and Nancy E Peacock.¹

Margaret Muse is the daughter of Joseph Lawrence Muse and Lucille M [-?-].¹

Margaret Frances Muse was born 19 November 1916 in Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.

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

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

Margaret married Joseph M Ready.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 577-01-3278, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Gentry Lawrence Muse 10 December 1958.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of Ruby Margaret Smith 15 February 1981.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Joseph Lawrence Muse 16 June 1983.^6,7

She was mentioned in the obituary of Joseph M Ready 20 June 1987.⁸

Margaret Frances Muse died 22 April 1988 at age 71.⁹

Her obituary stated: "On Friday, April 22, 1988, of Greenbelt, Md, formerly of Leesburg, Va, beloved wife of the late Joseph M Ready; loving mother of Patrick M Ready, of Greeenbelt, Md, and Susan Angeller, of Fairfax, Va; grandmother of Carol and Stephen Ready and Leslie and Amy Angeller, daughter of the late Gentry L and Ruby S Muse; sister of Aiton, Thomas, James and Hugh Muse, Patricia Morrison and the late Lawrence J Muth. . .⁹ "

Margaret was buried 25 April 1988 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co, Maryland.⁹

Mary Louise Muse was born in June 1850 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,6,5 She was the daughter of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.²

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her father's household.² Mary Louise Muse appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Levi M Hummer; she was a housekeeper.³

Mary married Joseph T Power, son of Robert W Power and Arminda Gheen, 15 October 1873 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,6

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Joseph T Power.⁴

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 8 June 1900. Household: Mary L Power (49), Emma L (dau - 21), and James M (son - 20), residing at 645 Florence Street NE, where Mary was widowed and had no occupation listed.⁵

Mary Louise Muse died 29 June 1910.¹

Mary Marie Muse is the daughter of Thomas Alva Muse and Birdie Lusk.¹

Mavis Muse was born 15 October 1923 in Howell Co, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of John E Muse and Bertie M Sherry.¹

Mavis Muse died 6 April 1924 in Howell Co, Missouri,¹ and had the following medical condition noted at death: pneumonia.¹

Mavis was buried 7 April 1924 in Bussell Cemetery (about 3 miles SW of Koshknonong), Oregon Co, Missouri.¹

Nannie Dean Muse was born between 1907 and 1909 in Missouri.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Alva Muse and Birdie Lusk.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cleveland Co, Oklahoma, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, in her parent's household.²

Her obituary stated: (see Vol 19, page 311.)³

Owen Chapman Muse was born 27 June 1858 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,1 He was the son of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.¹

Owen Chapman Muse died 30 July 1858 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,3

Pamela Jeanne Muse is the daughter of Bradford Franklin Muse and Ethel Valeria Krutzler.^1,2

Patricia Muse is the daughter of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.¹

Poe R Muse was born between 1921 and 1922 in Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Arthur Marion Muse and Agnes Gates.¹ Poe R Muse appeared on the 1930 federal census of Blaine Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Walter Gates, his uncle.¹

Rachel Muse is the daughter of Joseph Lawrence Muse and Lucille M [-?-].¹

Rebecca Fannie Muse was born 11 November 1877 in Mt Hope (Church) (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Stictman Muse and Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever.

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Peter Lefever, her grandfather.¹

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

Rebecca married John Green Franklin in August 1906.⁵

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of John Green Franklin.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever in November 1932.⁶

Rebecca Fannie Muse died 22 May 1940 at age 62⁷ and had the following medical condition noted at death: coronary occlusion.⁷

Rebecca was buried 24 May 1940 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁷

Rebecca Jane Muse was born 20 July 1861.¹ She was the daughter of James Henry Muse and Mary Elizabeth Hook.¹

Rebecca Jane Muse died 4 August 1861.¹

Ruth Muse was born 10 February 1892 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^5,6 She was the daughter of Thomas Stictman Muse and Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever.

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, where she was a waitress for a private family.²

Ruth married Jack Creal.⁷

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Jack Creal.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Jack Creal.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever in November 1932.⁷ Ruth Muse was listed in the WWII draft registration record of John William Muse 27 April 1942.⁸

She was mentioned in the obituary of John William Muse 3 September 1951.⁹

Her Social Security Number was 579-60-7974, issued in 1962 in Washington, DC.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Jack Creal 27 December 1971.¹⁰

She was mentioned in the obituary of John Gibson Franklin 27 March 1975.¹¹

Ruth Muse died 13 November 1983 at age 91.¹²

Her obituary stated: "On Sunday, November 13, 1983, Ruth Creal of Washington, DC, wife of the late Jack Creal; mother of Ruth-Mary Holmes. She also is survived by one grandson, John R Harter II; and one great-grandson John R Harter III. . . ."¹²

Ruth was buried 15 November 1983 in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co, Maryland.¹²

Sarah Elizabeth Muse was born 25 March 1846 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.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 father's household.³

Sarah married Charles James Power, son of Robert W Power and Arminda Gheen, 18 January 1866 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, (Charles was a shoemaker at the time of his marriage.)^1,6

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Charles James Power.⁴

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Charles James Power.⁵

Sarah Elizabeth Muse died 18 May 1890 at age 44.¹

Sarah was buried in Mount Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Waxpool, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁷

Susan Jane Muse was born 5 September 1865 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^7,3,8 She was the daughter of James Henry Muse and Mary Elizabeth Hook.⁹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Susan married James W Horsman, son of William H Horsman and Susan J [-?-], 6 February 1884.⁹ Susan Jane Muse appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James W Horsman; all three of her children were alive in 1900.³ Susan Jane Muse appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James W Horsman; four of her five children were alive in 1910.⁴

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James W Horsman.⁵ Susan Jane Muse appeared on the 1930 federal census of Arlington Co, Virginia, in the household of Linda H "Linnie" Horsman, her daughter - she was widowed.⁶

Susan Jane Muse died 8 January 1943 at age 77.⁷

Susan was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁷

Thomas married Polly [-?-].¹

Thomas Alva Muse was born in September 1878 in Missouri.² He was the son of James Edward Muse and Mary Jane Hankins. Thomas Alva Muse appeared on the 1880 federal census of Warren Co, Missouri, in the household of William A Hankins [grandfather].¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, in his parent's household, where he was a farm laborer.²

Thomas married Birdie Lusk between 1901 and 1902.⁵

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cleveland Co, Oklahoma, enumerated 2 May 1910. Household: Thomas A Muse (31), Birdie (wif - 23), Enid (dau - 4), Nannie D (dau - 2), and Arthur M (bro - 20), residing in Moore Township, where Thomas A was a farmer who rented his farm.³

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Blaine Co, Oklahoma, where he lived on RFD 2, Geary, and worked as a laborer for Arthur M Muse [brother] of Geary. He named Birdie Muse as his wife and nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and dark brown hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, enumerated 9 January 1920. Household: Thomas A Muse (42), Birdie (wif - 33), Enid (dau - 15), Nannie (dau - 11), Tracy (son - 9), Bradford (son - 6), Arthur (son - 3&7/12), and Alva (son - 10/12), residing in Big Apple Township where Thomas A was a carpenter on railroad bridges.⁴

Thomas Alva Muse was listed in records of the death of Mary Jane Hankins 4 February 1927.⁷

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 12 April 1930. Household: Tom A Muse (52), Birdie (wif - 43), Tracy J (son - 19), Bradford F (son - 16), Arhur E (son - 13), Alva F (son - 1), Glen R (son - 8), and Mary M (dau - 5), residing in Myatt Township, where Tom A was a farmer.⁵

Thomas Alva Muse died in 1948.⁸

Thomas was buried in Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery, Phoenix, Jackson Co, Oregon.⁸

Thomas G Muse is the son of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.

Thomas Herbert Muse was born in Westmoreland Co, Virginia.¹

Thomas married Penelope [-?-].¹

Thomas Stictman Muse was born 19 November 1853 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,6,2,7 He was the son of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his father's household.²

Thomas married Mary Francis "Mollie" Lefever, daughter of Peter Lefever and Frances A Jenkins, 23 January 1877.^1,6,8 Thomas Stictman Muse appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 16 June 1900. Household: Thomas S Muse (46), Mary (wif - 46), Rebecca F (dau - 22), Hugh L (son - 17), John W (son - 14), Gentry (son - 9), and Ruth (dau - 7), residing in the Broad Run district where Thomas was a day laborer.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 15 April 1910. Household: Thomas S Muse (56), Mary F (wif - 56), Gentry (son - 20), and Ruth (dau - 18), residing on Ridge Road, Broad Run district, where Thomas was a stone mason.⁵

Thomas Stictman Muse died 16 December 1916 in Staunton, Augusta Co, Virginia, at age 63^1,6,9 and had the following medical condition noted at death: pneumonia.⁹

His obituary stated: "Thomas S Muse, 63, formerly of Hamilton, died December 16 in Staunton. Death was caused by pneumonia."⁹

Thomas was buried in Ashburn Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ashburn, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁶

Thomas W Muse was born between 1821 and 1822 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Thomas Muse and Polly [-?-].¹

Thomas married Nancy E Peacock 31 July 1851 in Seldon's Island, Maryland.^2,3

Thomas W Muse died 14 April 1885 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia,¹ and had the following medical condition noted at death: consumption.¹

Tracy James Muse was born 1 February 1911 in Moore, Cleveland Co, Oklahoma.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas Alva Muse and Birdie Lusk.¹

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

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

Tracy married Gladys Vincent 28 May 1938.³

He saw military service during WWII in the US Army and US Marine Corps.⁵

His Social Security Number was 541-14-0796, issued before 1951 in Oregon.⁴

Tracy James Muse died 11 October 2002 in Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford, Jackson Co, Oregon, at age 91 (last residence at Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon.)^5,3,4

His obituary stated: "The graveside service for Tracy James Muse will be at 2 pm, Wednesday at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Medford. Mr Muse, 91, died Friday (Oct 11, 2002) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. He was born Feb 1, 1911, in Moore, Okla, the son of Thomas and Birdie (Lusk) Muse. He had lived in the Rogue Valley since 1931. On May 28, 1938, he married Gladys Vincent, who survives. He served in the US Army and in the US Marine Corps in World War II. He was wounded in action and decorated at Okinawa in May 1945. He was a member of the Marine unit at the surrender of the Japanese in Tsingtao, China, on Oct 25, 1945. He worked as a government trapper and in the lumber industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a brother, Bradford, Lakeport, Calif, and a sister, Mary Loper, Trail. . . ."³

Tracy was buried 16 October 2002 in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co, Oregon.⁵

Verne Muse was born between 1906 and 1907 in Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Muse and Lucile Jones.¹

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

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

Virginia Clay Muse was born 24 July 1844 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Henry Muse and Ann Elizabeth Seeders.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 father's household.³

Virginia Clay Muse died 19 January 1863 at age 18 (the '3' in the date is uncertain.)¹

Walker Muse was born 20 February 1788 in Westmoreland Co, Virginia Colony.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Herbert Muse and Penelope [-?-].²

Walker married Anna Nancy Maffett, daughter of John Maffett and Elizabeth Etcher, 10 September 1818 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^3,4

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Walker Muse: one male <5, one male 26-45 (Walker) and one female 16-26, with one person engaged in agriculture and one slave.¹

Walker is likely the Walker Muse who purchased a Negro woman Charlotte at the estate sale of Thomas Muse recorded in court 12 Feb 1822 - the appraisal and inventory was done 4 Apr 1821.⁵

Walker Muse died 22 November 1821 at age 33.⁴

A settlement accounting of Walker Muse's estate took place 6 Aug 1832 with Peter Oatyar as the administrator. It was recorded in court 8 Oct 1832.⁶

William Henry Muse was born 29 December 1877 in Missouri.⁵ He was the son of James Edward Muse and Mary Jane Hankins.⁶ William Henry Muse appeared on the 1880 federal census of Warren Co, Missouri, in the household of William A Hankins [grandfather].¹

William married Lucile Jones.⁵

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, in his parent's household, where he was a farm laborer.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 27 April 1910. Household: William Muse (33), Lucile (wif - 21), Vestal (son - 5), and Verne (dau - 4), residing in Myatt Township, where William was a farmer on his own account and owned his farm free of mortgage.³

William Henry Muse was listed in records of the death of James Edward Muse 10 October 1915.^7,8,9

He provided the information on his father's death certificate 10 Oct 1915.

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Howell Co, Missouri, where he lived and worked as a farmer on RFD 1, Koshkonong, Oregon County, Missouri. He named Lucile Muse as nearest relative, was short, stout build, had light blue eyes and dark brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Howell Co, Missouri, enumerated 22 January 1920. Household: William Muse (43), Lucille (wif - 37), Vestal (son - 15), Verne (dau - 13), and Mary J (moth - 72), residing in Myatt Township where he was a farmer.⁴

William Henry Muse died 25 July 1928 in West Plains, Howell Co, Missouri, at age 50⁶ and had the following medical condition noted at death: chronic cardiac disease.⁶

William was buried 27 July 1928 in Union Hill Cemetery, West Plains (20 miles east), Oregon Co, Missouri.⁶

Willie D Muse was born 20 June 1884 in Farmwell (now Ashburn), Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Charles F Muse and Ida Janney Havener.¹

Willie D Muse died 25 June 1884 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

[-?-] married Isa M Winget, daughter of Silas Winget and Harriet E Mattox, (he was from Wilmerding.)¹

Beverly E Myers was born 7 February 1933 in Webster City, Hamilton Co, Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Myers and Vera Boozell.¹

Beverly married Robert E Cayler, son of Emmet R Cayler and Alice E [-?-], 6 July 1951 in Canyon, Randall Co, Texas.¹

Beverly E Myers died 16 December 2010 in Carroll, Carroll Co, Iowa, at age 77.¹

Her obituary stated: "Beverly Cayler, age 77, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died December 16, 2010 in Carroll, Iowa. Beverly E Myers was born February 7, 1933 in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Vera (Boozell) and Luther Myers. Growing up, Beverly attended school in Webster City, Iowa where she graduated from Lincoln High School in Webster City in 1951. On July 6, 1951, Beverly was united in marriage to Robert E Cayler in Canyon, Texas. Together, they were blessed with two sons, John and Jeff. Beverly was a long time member of a card group and a birthday club which she enjoyed greatly. She treasured spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed being with her grandkids. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons: John Cayler of Storm Lake, Iowa; Jeff (Sandy) Cayler of Carroll, Iowa; grandchildren: Amy Cayler (fiancé, Brandan Kitt); Krissy Cayler (fiancé, Brandon Menke); sister: Belva Frances Bernard of Des Moines, Iowa; Donna J Capsel of Webster City, Iowa; extended family and friends. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brother, Maurice Myers; sister, Murlee Hanson; and an infant sister, Janice Lee Myers."¹

Beverly was buried 20 December 2010 in Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co, Iowa.¹

Charles W Myers was born between 1847 and 1848 in Virginia.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 5 April 1930. Household: Chales W Myers (82), James A Hawes (sil - 40), and Ethyl (dau - 28), residing in Ryan, Broad Run district, where Charels W was a farmer.¹

Charles William Myers was born between 1847 and 1848 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Elijah P Myers and Margaret C [-?-].¹

Charles married Alice Drucilla Havener, daughter of Thomas Adam Havener and Mary Catherine Moran, 22 February 1870 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

Doris E Myers was born 26 October 1904 in Virginia.^4,5,1 She was the daughter of Ernest Theodore Myers and Bettie Bernam Power.⁴

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

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

Doris married first [-?-] Wildman.³ Doris E Myers appeared on the 1930 federal census of Arlington Co, Virginia, in her parent's household; she worked as a clerk at a music store and was noted as divorced.³

Doris married second Ellis Loraine Wilsoncroft.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Ernest Theodore Myers 21 January 1940.⁶

Her Social Security Number was 578-12-3489, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of Ellis Loraine Wilsoncroft 8 March 1957.⁷

She was mentioned in the obituary of Bettie Bernam Power 19 March 1964.⁴

Doris E Myers died 9 November 1991 at age 87 (last residence was Arlington, Virginia.)⁵

Elijah married Margaret C [-?-].¹

Elizabeth Myers was born between 1784 and 1785 in Virginia Colony.¹

Elizabeth married Abraham Houser, son of Christopher Houser, 14 September 1810 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, (minister John Littlejohn, Methodist.)²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Abraham Houser.¹

Ernest Theodore Myers was born 12 November 1880.^4,5

Ernest married Bettie Bernam Power, daughter of Charles James Power and Sarah Elizabeth Muse.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Alexandria Co, Virginia, enumerated 5 May 1910. Household: Ernest Myers (29), Bettie (wif - 27), and Doris (dau - 5), residing in Arlington where Ernest was a car motorman who owned his home with a mortgage.¹

Ernest registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Alexandria Co, Virginia, where he lived in Ballston and worked as a motorman for the Capitol Traction Company at 36th and M Streets in Washington DC. He named Bettie Bernam Myers of the same address as nearest relative; medium height, mediuim build, had blue eyes and light hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Alexandria Co, Virginia, enumerated 5 January 1920. Household: Ernest T Myers (38), Bettie (wif - 35), and Doris (dau - 15), residing in Arlington where Ernest T was a streetcar motorman who owned his home with a mortgage.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Arlington Co, Virginia, enumerated 5 April 1930. Household: Ernest T Myers (49), Bettie B (wif - 46), Doris E Wildman (dau - 25), and Evelyn B Wildman (grdau - 5), residing in Ballston where Ernest T was a watchman for an oil company and owed his home valued at $4000 and owned a radio.³

Ernest Theodore Myers died 20 January 1940 in his residence, 903 North Stafford St, Arlington, Virginia, at age 59.⁶

His obituary stated: "On Saturday, January 20, 1940, at his residence, 903 North Stafford st, Arlington, Va, Ernest T Myers, beloved husband of Bettie Myers (nee Power) and father of Mrs Doris Wilsoncroft of Washington, D C. He also is survived by his father, Charles William Myers, of Loudoun County, Va; two sisters and two brothers and grand-daughter, Evelyn Wildman. . . ."⁶

Ernest was buried 23 January 1940 in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia.⁶

Ethyl Myers was born 12 March 1902 in Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles W Myers.¹

Ethyl married James Alexander Hawes, son of William H Hawes and Martha Susan Moran, between 1928 and 1929.¹ Ethyl Myers appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Charles W Myers, her father.¹

Ethyl Myers was listed in records of the death of James Alexander Hawes 24 April 1951.^3,4

Ethyl Myers died 23 January 1979 at age 76.²

Ethyl was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, (plat C, lot 817E, site 12.)²

Luther married Vera Boozell.¹

Sarah was married perhaps circa 1738.¹

Sarah Myvert was named in the will of Edward Barber as his wife 11 April 1764 in St Mary's Co, Maryland.²

Charlotte Nance was born between 1816 and 1817 in North Carolina.²

Charlotte married James Henry Alley, son of James Paul Alley and Mabel Poston, circa 1838.²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hopkins Co, Kentucky, in the household of James Henry Alley.²

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Livingston Co, Kentucky, in the household of James Henry Alley.³

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Livingston Co, Kentucky, enumerated 3 September 1870. Household: C Alley (52), Sarah H (22), William H (20), Nancy M (18), and Rachel B (16), residing in Salem precinct, Smithland post office - C had real estate valued at $700 and personal property at $200.⁴

Frederick Nance was born between 1854 and 1855 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Welborn Nance and Amanda E Alley.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Wilkes Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household.¹

Martha Nance was born in May 1860 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Welborn Nance and Amanda E Alley.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Wilkes Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.¹

Welborn Nance was born between 1821 and 1822 in North Carolina.¹

Welborn married Amanda E Alley.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Wilkes Co, North Carolina, enumerated 4 July 1860. Household: Welborn Nance (38), Amanda (24), Frederick (5), Wm H (2), Martha (1/12), Howel Allen (82), Martha Allen (45), and Martha A Allen (21), residing in the lower division, Hunting Creek post office, where Welborn was a farmer.¹

Wm H Nance was also known as William H Nance. He was born between 1857 and 1858 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Welborn Nance and Amanda E Alley.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Wilkes Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household.¹

Alexander Napier was named in the will of Patrick Kinnan as a witness 14 May 1709 in Monmouth Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Edward Daniel Nass III is the son of Edward Daniel Nass Jr and Geraldine Elizabeth Reid.¹

Edward married Geraldine Elizabeth Reid, daughter of Harold Wilmer Reid, 4 March 1947 in Del Ray Methodist Episcopal Church, Alexandria, Virginia, (the couple was to live in Norfolk, Virginia after their wedding trip.)¹

Edward Daniel Nass Jr died in 1967.²

Suzanne Nass was born 23 December 1949.^2,1 She was the daughter of Edward Daniel Nass Jr and Geraldine Elizabeth Reid.¹

Her Social Security Number was 228-74-7830, issued in 1966 in Virginia.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of Geraldine Elizabeth Reid 12 January 1995.¹

Suzanne Nass died 13 January 2009 at age 59 (last residence was Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina.)²

Bernard Emmett Nathan was born 11 November 1923 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama.^1,3,4 He was the son of Jacques William Nathan and Myrtle Messinger.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bergen Co, New Jersey, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Essex Co, New Jersey, in his mother's household.²

He saw military service in the Army Air Corps during WWII.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Margaret D Nathan, as her brother, 28 November 1996.⁵

Bernard Emmett Nathan died 19 June 2010 in Piper Shores (Retirement Community), Scarborough, Cumberland Co, Maine, at age 86.^4,3

His obituary stated: "B. Emmett Nathan, 86, of Cape Elizabeth, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the Piper Shores in Scarborough. Born in Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 11, 1923, he was the son of Myrtle and Jacques Nathan. He married the former Marie Elizabeth McCernan Sept. 10, 1949. He and his wife moved to Maine in 1986. Mr. Nathan was raised in Newark, N.J., and lived in the area all of his working career.
His newspaper career spanned almost 15 years on the former Newark News where he worked as a reporter, bureau chief and assistant city editor. In Maine, Mr. Nathan was a guest columnist for the Portland Press Herald in 1992-93 and was the author of a series of columns published on the Editorial pages.
Mr. Nathan joined what was the Bell System in 1961 as a press relations supervisor for the former Western Electric Company (now Lucent Technologies) and in succeeding years assumed broader responsibility at increasingly higher levels for external communications on the national and local level and for a wide range of employee communications programs. During his Bell System career, he was involved in labor relations in six national bargaining sessions and played an active role as a member of the Company's management team involved with national defense activities and with the break up of the Bell System on Jan. 1, 1984. When he retired he was the manager responsible for A.T. & T.'s Network Systems operational and marketing support activities, employee communications and news programs.
He was a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania and did graduate work at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He was a former member of The Salvation Army Advisory Board for Northern New England in Portland and a Trustee of the First Congregational Church, South Portland. Mr. Nathan also was a former president of the Thayer-Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a former member of the Overseas Press Club, both in New York.
An ardent golfer, Mr. Nathan was an active member of the Purpoodock Club, Cape Elizabeth, and the Cape Arundel Golf Club, Kennebunkport. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, the former Marie Elizabeth McCernan. They were married 60 years. They spent many happy years traveling and cruising the world. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the First Congregational Church, South Portland, and burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. . . ."⁴

Bernard was buried 23 June 2010 in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland Co, Maine.^3,4

Donald William Nathan was born 19 December 1926 in East Orange, Essex Co, New Jersey.^1,3,4,2 He was the son of Jacques William Nathan and Myrtle Messinger.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bergen Co, New Jersey, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Essex Co, New Jersey, in his mother's household.²

His Social Security Number was 143-20-5537, issued before 1951 in New Jersey.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Margaret D Nathan, as her brother, 28 November 1996⁵. He resided in New Port Richey, Pasco Co, Florida, at the time of his death.³

Donald William Nathan died 16 March 2003 in New Port Richey, Pasco Co, Florida, at age 76.^3,4

Donald was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co, Florida.⁴

Eugene Herman Nathan was born 2 June 1909 in Plattsburg, Clinton Co, New York.^1,5,6 He was the son of Jacques William Nathan and Susan Narcissa Stoy.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cattaraugus Co, New York, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Westchester Co, New York, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bergen Co, New Jersey, in his father's household, he was an electrician.³

Eugene married Eva S [-?-].⁴

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Kings Co, New York, enumerated April 1940. Household: Eugene H Nathan (30) and Eva (34), both lodgers at 144 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, where Eugene was a garage attendant, had completed three years of college, lived in the same place in 1935, had worked 15 weeks in the 1939 and earned $350 (and with income from other sources). Both were marked as married.⁴

He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, residing at 144-47 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing NY and stating that Mrs Eva Nathan would always know his address - she resided at 669 E 94th Street, Brooklyn. He worked for the Majestic Merchandise Company, 270 4th Avenue, Manhattan, NY. He was 5 ft 8-1/2 inches, 165 lbs, had brown eyes, brown hair and ruddy complexion, and he wore glasses.⁶

His Social Security Number was 105-07-1454, issued before 1951 in New York.⁵

Eugene Herman Nathan died 21 October 1981 in Broward Co, Florida, at age 72.^5,7

Jacques William Nathan was born between 1872 and 1873 in Bromberg, Province of Posen, Prussia.^1,4 He immigrated 8 July 1893 to the New York, arriving on the ship Rigia at Ellis Island. He had departed from Hamburg on 25 June 1893 and was noted as a merchant on the passenger listing.⁵

Jacques married first Susan Narcissa Stoy, daughter of Charles Stoy and Phoebe Ann Kelley, between 1907 and 1908 (Ann Arnold Hennings note: "based on name found with picture of "Susie N." in possession of Margaret Stoy McAllister's family.")¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Cattaraugus Co, New York, enumerated 15 April 1910. Household: Jake Nathan (37), Susie (wif - 22), Eugene H (son - 10/12), and Hilda Carlson (boarder - 28), residing at 109 FUlton Street, Olean, where Jake was a captain in the Salvation Army and rented his home.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Westchester Co, New York, enumerated 5 January 1920. Household: Jacques H Nathan (45), Susie S (wif - 31), Eugene H (son - 10), Margaret J (dau - 5), and Lulu E Lawyer (boarder - 22), residing at 105 Oak Street, Yonkers, where Jacques H was a Salvation Army officer.²

Jacques married second Myrtle Messinger between 1922 and 1923.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bergen Co, New Jersey, enumerated 17 April 1930. Household: Jacques Nathan (54), Myrtle (wif - 39), Eugene (son - 20), Margaret (dau - 15), Emmet (son - 6), and Donald (son - 3), residing at 24 Abbot Place, North Arlington Borough, where Jacques was an officer in the Salvation Army who owned his home valued at $8,500 and owned a radio.³

Jacques William Nathan died 17 September 1931 in St Barnabas Hospital, Newark, Essex Co, New Jersey.^6,7

His obituary stated: "Major Jacques Nathan of the Salvation Army, in which he had been an officer since he joined it in Boston in 1897, died on Thursday night in St Barnabas Hospital, Newark, after a fortnight's illness, at the age of 57 years. He left a wife and four children, one of whom is an officer in the Army. After filling several field appointments in New York State, Major Nathan was transferred to the staff in 1915. He was attached to the territorial headquarters here in Fourteenth Street for several years before being appointed to his last post, that of special efforts secretary at the Newark Divisional Centre."⁷

Jacques was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester Co, New York.⁶

Margaret D Nathan was born 21 May 1914 in New York.^1,4 She was the daughter of Jacques William Nathan and Susan Narcissa Stoy.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Westchester Co, New York, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bergen Co, New Jersey, in her father's household.² Margaret D Nathan appeared on the 1940 federal census of Essex Co, New Jersey, in the household of Myrtle Messinger (her step-mother); she had completed four years of high school, lived in the same place in 1935, worked as a clerk for a life insurance business, and had earned $1,140 in 1939.³

Margaret married [-?-] Lyons.⁵

Margaret D Nathan died 27 November 1996 in Pasco Co, Florida, at age 82.^5,4

Her obituary stated: Margaret D Lyons, 82, of Port Richey died Wednesday. A native of New York, she moved to this area three years ago from Verona, NJ. She was a retired administrator for Prudential Insurance, and a member of the Salvation Army. She is survived by two brothers, Donald Nathan of New Port Richey, and B Emmett Nathan of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. North-Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Meadowlawn Chapel.⁶

Margaret was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester Co, New York.⁵

Harriet A Neff was born in March 1847 in Ohio.²

Harriet married John Caylor, son of Samuel Caylor and Elizabeth "Betsy Ann" Boots, 1 September 1870 (there is further information on the Caylor-Neff family at the TreeTwigs.com website.)^3,4

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Montgomery Co, Ohio, in the household of John Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Randolph Co, Indiana, in the household of John Caylor, where it was noted she had no children.²

Rita V Neisler was born between 1907 and 1908 in Arkansas.²

Rita married Joncie H Young, son of Jasper Sylvester Young and Delana "Lena" Baxter.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bowie Co, Texas, in the household of Joncie H Young.¹ Rita V Neisler appeared on the 1940 federal census of Bowie Co, Texas, in the household of Joncie H Young; she had completed one year of college and worked as a sales lady in millinery, earning $300 for two weeks work.²

Arte May Nelson was born between 1876 and 1877 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of George Donald Nelson and Sarah Penelope Rudd.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of El Paso Co, Colorado, in her parent's household.¹

Don R Nelson was born between 1877 and 1878 in Colorado.¹ He was the son of George Donald Nelson and Sarah Penelope Rudd.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of El Paso Co, Colorado, in his parent's household.¹

George Donald Nelson was born 30 July 1844 in Auburn, Oakland Co, Michigan.^3,4,5

George married Sarah Penelope Rudd, daughter of Herrod Rudd and Margaret B Reatherford, 22 February 1869 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co, Missouri.³

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Dunklin Co, Missouri, enumerated 11 August 1870. Household: George Nelson (27), Sarah (18), Sterling Smith (22), Mahala (22), and Artamissa (5/12), residing in Union Township, West Priaire post office, where George worked on a farm and this household was enumerated next to Herod Rudd.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of El Paso Co, Colorado, enumerated 1 June 1880. Household: George D Nelson (35), Sarah P (wif - 28), Arte May (dau - 3), Don R (son - 2), and baby (son - 2/12), residing in Fountain where he was a teamster.²

George Donald Nelson died 13 August 1924 in Sawtelle Veterans Home, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California, at age 80.^4,6

George was buried 13 August 1924 in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California, (Section 36 Row L Site 6.)⁶

Jesse married Margaret Caroline Young, daughter of James W Young, 1 October 1835 in Washington Co, Tennessee, (cerremony performed by E L Mathis, JP.)^1,2

Margaret E Nelson was born in July 1887 in Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of George Donald Nelson and Sarah Penelope Rudd.¹ Margaret E Nelson appeared on the 1900 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel P Carson McFalls, her mother's brother-in-law.¹

[-?-] Nelson was born in April 1880 in Colorado.¹ He was the son of George Donald Nelson and Sarah Penelope Rudd.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of El Paso Co, Colorado, in his parent's household.¹