Descendants of William of Frederick Co., VA

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Chenoweth History: 3rd Generation

The Families of John Chenoweth & Mary Calvert

(based on database cutoff date: September 22, 2003)

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WILLIAM(3) 1732-1772

First born son and grandson, William founded the oldest and largest known line of the third generation, but he died at the early age of 40, within a year of his father, John. Though twice married, William mentions only three sons (John, Jonathan, and William - who ranged in age from 17 to 12 at the time of his death - all three would fight in the Revolutionary War) and a daughter in his will. This daughter, Mary, is not known to have married. By the will she was instructed to care for her widowed grandmother, Mary Smith Chenoweth. Some think there were two additional children: Samuel and Jane, by William's second wife Jane; others dispute their existence, since they are not mentioned in his will. Nothing is known of his 2nd marriage to Jane other than she is mentioned in his will. Who she was or when the marriage took place is unknown. Some researchers in the Carter line feel that Jane was the oldest daughter of James and Hannah Chenoweth Carter, William's first cousin, but proof of this link has not been found. She may have remarried to Jacob Vertrees, an event assigned by Cora Hiatt and others to the alleged daughter Jane. If this is the case, it is likely that Jane and her step-son William traveled to Kentucky together possibly with the Vertrees. These relationships have never been fully determined.

William was born in Baltimore Co., MD where his birth is recorded in the records of St John's Parish. He moved to Frederick County, Virginia, probably before his teens with his parents, where he married his first wife, Ruth Calvert, probably at the Hopewell monthly meeting house in Clearbrook, Frederick Co., VA. The Calverts were Quakers. She is thought to be the daughter of Isaac Calvert and the grand niece of William's grandmother, Mary Calvert, but this is not proven. William's son, William, Jr., did name one of his sons, Isaac Calvert Chenoweth. The name Ruth Calvert is a family tradition and not found in any documentation, though the first name Ruth is from William's will.

Another puzzle regarding William is the land upon which he lived. Shortly before he died, William and his brother, John, were jointly left land by their father's will that was located within Hampshire Co. William in turn sold his divided share that same year to his brother John. William would not have sold his share unless he already enjoyed his own land at the time. There is a record in 1762 in Frederick Co. of William and Ruth selling 90 acres to Henry Switzer in Frederick Co. on Mill Creek and 110 acres to William Boyd but where did William get this land? As there is a not a deed recorded of William's land, one assumption is that he may have received it from his father-in-law on his marriage to Ruth.

William's and Ruth's children are all thought to have been born in Frederick Co., VA where William left his will, though the actual area may have been Berkeley Co., not formed until 1772. The genealogy of this group would be better defined by knowing the date of death for Ruth and the date of marriage to Jane. Little at all is known of what happened to Jane, or how the children grew to adulthood. The three sons would go on to lead very distinct lives in different locations and found remarkable lines. The oldest, John, would settle in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) founding the largest branch of the family that still predominately lives in West Virginia. Jonathan and William went to Kentucky and the families migrated to Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Iowa and the West Coast.

WILL: Fredrick Co., VA: dated December 24, 1771
LOCATIONS: Baltimore Co., MD, Frederick and Hampshire Cos., VA
BOOKS: Harris page 16, Hiatt page 42, J Richard Buckey: The History of the Calverts who were Quakers
OTHER SOURCES: Peter Chenoweth of Georgia

    Children of WILLIAM CHENOWETH and RUTH CALVERT are:

  1. John b. November 16, 1755, Frederick Co., VA; d. June 16, 1831, Randolph Co., VA (now WV); m. MARY PUGH, January 07, 1779, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV); b. January 29, 1762, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV); d. February 01, 1849, Randolph Co., VA (now WV).
  2. Jonathan b. 1757, Frederick Co., VA; d. Muhlenberg Co., KY; m. CHLOE ATCHISON, March 1779, Patterson Creek, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV); b. Abt. 1760; d. Aft. 1822.
  3. Mary b. 1759; d. Unknown; m. ? HEATH, 1789, Kentucky; b. Bet. 1744 - 1764; d. Unknown.
  4. William b. June 10, 1760, Frederick Co., VA; d. August 16, 1828, near Deatsville, Nelson Co., KY; m. MARY M. 'POLLY' VAN METER, October 04, 1781, Nelson Co., KY (then Jefferson Co.); b. February 11, 1757, Berkeley Co., VA (now WV); d. June 29, 1832, Nelson Co., KY.

    Children of WILLIAM CHENOWETH and JANE ? are: (IN QUERSTION)

  5. Jane b. Bef. 1765; d. Bef. 1788, Kentucky; m. JACOB VERTREES, Abt. 1780, Kentucky Co., VA; b. October 24, 1756, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD; d. Aft. 1820, Hardin Co., KY.

Descendant Outline

NOTE: Dates for living individuals have been excluded. A number in brackets after the name indicates either the person belongs to more than one Chenoweth line of ancestry. (i.e. a marriage of cousins occurred or a person married more than one family member) or has multiple marriages.


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William Chenoweth b: January 08, 1731/32 in St John's Parish, Baltimore Co., MD d: Bef. September 01, 1772 in Frederick Co., VA Comment: 2nd cousin Calvert marriage to Ruth
+Ruth Calvert b: Abt. 1730 d: Bef. 1772 Comment: 2nd cousin Calvert marriage Father: Isaiah Calvert
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John Chenoweth b: November 16, 1755 in Frederick Co., VA d: June 16, 1831 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Comment: known as "Revolutionary John", Military: Revolutionary War, Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard)
.. +Mary Pugh b: January 29, 1762 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: February 01, 1849 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard) Father: Robert Pugh Mother: Mary Edwards
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Ruth Chenoweth b: July 08, 1780 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: 1786 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard)
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Robert T. Chenoweth ch1jw1r.htm b: April 19, 1782 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: May 21, 1862 in Westfork, Calhoun Co., WV Burial: Chenoweth-Smith cemetery near Nicut, Calhoun Co., WV
.... +Rachel Stalnaker b: July 04, 1780 in Virginia d: April 20, 1810 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Father: John I. Stalnaker Mother: Margaret Elizabeth White
.... *2nd Wife of Robert T. Chenoweth:
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+Edith 'Eve' Skidmore b: September 15, 1788 in Pendelton Co., VA (now WV) d: November 17, 1857 in Westfork, Calhoun Co., VA (now WV) Burial: Chenoweth-Smith cemetery near Nicut, Calhoun Co., WV Father: John Skidmore Mother: Mary Magdalene 'Polly' Hinkle
.... 5 William Pugh Chenoweth b: February 02, 1784 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: September 26, 1855 in Elkins, Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Burial: Arnold Hill cemetery, south of Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
.... +Lydia Kittle b: March 05, 1785 in New York d: September 23, 1852 in Elkins, Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Burial: Arnold Hill cemetery, south of Elkins, Randolph Co., WV Father: Jacob Kittle Mother: Mary A. Henderson
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Mary M. Chenoweth b: October 22, 1785 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: April 30, 1870 in West Virginia Burial: Gilman cemetery (AKA Phares), Leadsville District, Randolph Co., WV
.... +John White Stalnaker b: May 19, 1783 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) d: October 19, 1870 in Randolph Co., WV Burial: Gilman cemetery (AKA Phares), Leadsville District, Randolph Co., WV Father: John I. Stalnaker Mother: Margaret Elizabeth White
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Ann Chenoweth b: March 21, 1788 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: 1802
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John I. Chenoweth b: February 13, 1790 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: May 04, 1874 in Beverly, Randolph Co., WV Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard)
.... +Mary Jane Skidmore b: February 14, 1789 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) d: Aft. 1870 in Randolph Co., WV Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard) Father: Andrew Skidmore Mother: Margaret Johnson
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Jehu Chenoweth b: March 29, 1792 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: 1888 in Randolph Co., WV Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard)
.... +Eleanor 'Nelley' Skidmore b: March 15, 1798 in Pendleton Co., VA d: March 23, 1849 in Elkins, Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Father: Andrew Skidmore Mother: Margaret Johnson
.... *2nd Wife of Jehu Chenoweth:
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+Mary Jane (HAMILTON) Peterose b: 1799 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) d: July 16, 1865 in Randolph Co., WV
.... 5 Gabriel Chenoweth b: May 28, 1794 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) d: December 06, 1865 in Harrisonville, Monroe Co., IL Burial: Gilbert cemetery, near Ames, Monroe Co., IL
.... +Elizabeth Currence b: February 02, 1796 in Virginia d: October 04, 1859 in Harrisonville, Monroe Co., IL Burial: Gilbert cemetery, near Ames, Monroe Co., IL Father: William Currence Mother: Mary 'Nancy' Ward
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Eleanor 'Nellie' Chenoweth b: June 07, 1796 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) d: January 09, 1885 in Virginia Burial: Hazelwood cemetery, Randolph Co., WV
.... +James Montgomery Hart b: September 07, 1791 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ d: March 07, 1874 in Randolph Co., WV Burial: Hazelwood cemetery, Randolph Co., WV Father: Daniel Hart Mother: Margaret 'Peggy' Bunn
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Ruth Chenoweth b: January 05, 1799 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) d: 1803 in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) Burial: Chenoweth cemetery, south of Elkins, WV (known as Daniels Graveyard)
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Jonathan Chenoweth b: 1757 in Frederick Co., VA d: Unknown in Muhlenberg Co., KY Military: Revolutionary War
.. +Chloe Atchison b: Abt. 1760 d: Aft. 1822 Father: William Atchinson Mother: Sally Trumbo
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Jonathan Chenoweth, Jr. b: 1779 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: Abt. 1834
.... +Polly (RUSS) Feegly b: Bet. 1774 - 1790 in North Carolina d: Unknown
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John Chenoweth b: 1780 d: Unknown
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James Chenoweth b: 1781 d: Unknown
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Elizabeth Chenoweth b: January 06, 1782 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) d: December 25, 1860 in Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., KS
.... +David Casebier b: February 16, 1778 in Cumberland Co., PA d: April 01, 1841 in Van Buren Co., IA Father: William Casebier Mother: Catherine Crissey
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Delilah Chenoweth b: Aft. 1783 d: Unknown
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+Frederick Casebier b: Bet. 1774 - 1788 d: 1826 in Indiana Comment: had additional children Father: William Casebier Mother: Catherine Crissey
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Samuel Chenoweth b: April 05, 1783 in Frederick Co., VA? d: April 15, 1836 in Pike Co., IL
.... +Nancy Elizabeth Orr b: 1791 in Virginia d: Unknown in Pike Co., IL
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Sarah Chenoweth b: 1787 d: 1826 in Indiana
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+Westly Thomas b: Bet. 1772 - 1792 d: 1826 in Warrick Co., IN
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Chloe Chenoweth b: Abt. 1788 in prob Nelson Co., KY d: Aft. 1840
.... +Robert Simmons b: 1779 in Prince George Co., MD d: Aft. 1840 in Maryland Father: Jonathan Simmons Mother: Elizabeth Childs
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Mary Chenoweth b: 1759 d: Unknown
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+? Heath b: Bet. 1744 - 1764 d: Unknown
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William Chenoweth b: June 10, 1760 in Frederick Co., VA d: August 16, 1828 in near Deatsville, Nelson Co., KY Military: Revolutionary War: Major
.. +Mary M. 'Polly' Van Meter b: February 11, 1757 in Berkeley Co., VA (now WV) d: June 29, 1832 in Nelson Co., KY Burial: nr. Deatsville, Nelson Co., KY Father: Jacob Van Meter Mother: Letitia Strode
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William Chenoweth, Jr. b: September 22, 1782 in Kentucky d: July 08, 1805
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Jacob Van Meter Chenoweth b: March 02, 1784 in near Deatsville, Jefferson Co., KY (now Nelson Co.) d: July 29, 1851 in Perry, Pike Co., IL Comment: 1st cousin Van Meter marriage, Burial: Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Perry, IL
.... +Mary 'Polly' Haycraft b: April 15, 1789 in Hatcraft's Fort, Hardin Co., KY d: July 27, 1868 in Bushnell, McDonough Co., IL Comment: 1st cousin Van Meter marriage, Burial: Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Perry, IL Father: Samuel Haycraft Mother: Margaret Van Meter
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Abraham Chenoweth b: December 27, 1785 in Nelson Co., KY d: March 31, 1861 in Perry, Pike Co., IL Comment: 2nd cousin once removed marriage, Burial: Old Baptist cemetery, Pike, IL
.... +Rachel Chenoweth b: December 30, 1789 in Jefferson Co., KY d: December 29, 1864 in Perry, Pike Co., IL Comment: 2nd cousin once removed marriage, Burial: Old Baptist cemetery, Pike, IL Father: Arthur Chenoweth Mother: Elspa Lawrence
.... 5 Isaac Calvert Chenoweth b: July 06, 1789 in Deatsville, Nelson Co., KY d: July 23, 1858 in Hardin Co., KY Comment: 1st once removed Van Meter cousin marriage
.... +Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' Fairleigh b: 1792 in Hardin Co., KY d: Aft. 1860 in Hardin Co., KY Comment: 1st once removed Van Meter cousin marriage Father: Andrew Fairleigh Mother: Letitia Rawlings
.... 5
Miles Hart Chenoweth b: July 07, 1791 in near Deatsville, Nelson Co., KY d: July 12, 1845 in Andrew Co., MO Comment: 1st once removed Van Meter cousin marriage
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+Rebecca Fairleigh b: May 24, 1794 in Hardin Co., KY d: September 22, 1857 in near Ft. Yuma, AZ Comment: 1st once removed Van Meter cousin marriage Father: Andrew Fairleigh Mother: Letitia Rawlings
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Hardin Thomas Chenoweth b: May 05, 1793 in Nelson Co., KY d: January 31, 1844 in Collin Co., TX Comment: 1st once removed Van Meter cousin marriage, Military: War of 1812, Texan War for Liberation
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+Nancy Hart b: Abt. 1805 in Hardin Co., KY d: 1851 in Bell Co., TX Comment: 1st once removed Van Meter cousin marriage Father: Josiah Hart Mother: Ann Rawlings
.... *2nd Wife of Hardin Thomas Chenoweth:
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+Elizabeth 'Betsy' (Edmondson) ? b: Abt. 1810 in Virginia d: Unknown
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Lettia Van Meter Chenoweth b: June 11, 1796 in Nelson Co., KY d: November 03, 1875 in Hardin Co., KY
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+William Hardin Hawkins b: March 27, 1791 in Kentucky d: August 08, 1851 in Hardin Co., KY
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Ruth Chenoweth b: January 18, 1798 in Nelson Co., KY d: October 23, 1868 in Plano, Collin Co., TX Burial: Old Plano cemetery, Plano, TX
.... +William Forman b: April 08, 1792 in Nelson Co., KY d: September 20, 1856 in Plano, Collin Co., TX Comment: sometimes Foreman, Burial: Old Plano cemetery, Plano, TX Father: Joseph Forman Mother: Rebecca Frye
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James Hackley Chenoweth b: July 07, 1801 in Nelson Co., KY d: April 18, 1882 in Perry, Pike Co., IL Burial: Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Perry, IL
.... +Artemisia Catherine Birkhead b: September 25, 1811 in Nelson Co., KY d: January 04, 1874 in Perry, Pike Co., IL Comment: had a twin brother Joseph, Burial: Old Baptist Church Cemetery, Perry, IL Father: Abraham Billingsby Birkhead Mother: Elizabeth Forman
*2nd Wife of William Chenoweth:
+Jane ? d: Unknown Comment: some think she was a Carter
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Jane Chenoweth b: Bef. 1765 d: Bef. 1788 in Kentucky Comment: existence questioned
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+Jacob Vertrees b: October 24, 1756 in Frederick, Frederick Co., MD d: Aft. 1820 in Hardin Co., KY Comment: married 2nd Ruth Harris: Feb 12 1788
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Jacob Vertrees b: July 20, 1781 in Kentucky d: July 23, 1858 in Kentucky Father: Jacob Vertrees Mother: Catherine Oyler
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+Elizabeth Young b: Bet. 1776 - 1789 d: Unknown

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