242.7-Henry CRONE, to Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., VA. In 1800, Henry was in the Upper Antietam Hundred, Washington Co., MD. Samuel, the oldest son, reports in a census record that he was b. in PA. It is entirely possible that being near the PA boarder that the family at one time lived and farmed across the line in PA. In this census, there are 2 males under 10 (Samuel and George), 1 male 10-16 (unidentified), and 1 male 26-45 (Henry, head); 3 females under 10 (Elizabeth, Sarah, unidentified), 1 female 26-45 (unidentified wife). The child Henry may be that unidentified male 10-16. By 1820, they were in Bath (Berkeley Springs), Morgan Co., VA. In 1820, the family consisted of 1 male under 10 (unidentified), 1 male 10-16 (unidentfied), 1 male 16-26 (Andrew Jackson?), 2 males 26-45 (Henry, head, Henry, the child); 1 female under 10 (unidentified), 1 female 10-16 (Elizabeth), 1 female 15-26 (Sarah), and 2 females 26-45 (wife, unidentified, and other). By 1820, Samuel is living alone in Bath. (FH14, MDFR3, MDWA6, WVMO11) Children:
242.7a-Samuel CRONE b. c1796, PA, d. 22 Jan 1850, Morgan Co., VA, m. 1st.,Sarah BURK, b. 3 Jun 1820, Morgan Co., WV; m. 2nd., 13 Jun 1840, Morgan Co., VA, Margaret HUNTER, b. c1808, VA, living in 1880. George Crone was a carpenter living in Morgan Co. in 1850. In 1860, son George and wife, Sarah F., were living in the household. In 1870, Margaret has a Caroline age 9, which appears to be a CRONE dau.. but in 1880, this Caroline is listed as Caroline Thompson, age 18, and is a black domestic servant. also Frank Thompson, 36, and Robert Thompson, 4, are also there, and listed as domestic servants. Samuel and Sarah are buried in Dutch Cem., Morgan Co. His estate was settled in Morgan Co., 18 Apr 1859, for $3494.56 1/2. (FH14, WVMOBB1 p20, 3, 7, WVMO1, 2, 4) Children:
- 242.7a1 George W. CRONE b. c1827
- 242.7a1 Frances CRONE b. c1830, VA
- 243.7a2 Louisa CRONE b. c1832, VA
- 242.7a3 Ann CRONE b. c1834, VA
- 242.7a4 Richard CRONE b. c1839, VA
- 242.7a5 John CRONE b. c1841, VA
242.7a1 George W. CRONE, b. c1827, VA, m. 1st., Sarah F. _____; m. 2nd., Ann E. _____?, b. 14 oct 1843, VA, d. 25 Jan 1924. George was a carpenter, residing with Aburdi Gustin, a farmer, b. in NY in 1850. He and Sarah F. were living with his mother, Margaret, in 1860. In 1880, the wife is named Ann E., probably his 2nd. wife. Ann is buried at Mt. Zion Cem., at Sphor's Crossroads. (WVMOB2, 6, 7, WVMO1, 2, 3, 4) Children (4 by 1st. wife, 1 by 2nd.):
- 242.7a1a Charles CRONE b. 1864, VA, d. 1946 (census Jul 1865)
- 242.7a1b Mary A. CRONE b. 20 Jul 1866, Morgan Co., WV
- 242.7a1c George CRONE b. Aug 1869 (31 Oct in birth record), Morgan Co., WV, d. 12 Jun 1871
- 242. 7a1d Samuel S. CRONE b. 2 Sep 1873, Morgan Co., WV, d. 1926
- 242.7a1e Peter A. CRONE b. 1876, d. 1963
242.7a1a Charles CRONE b. Jul 1865 (tombstone 1864), d. 1946, Morgan Co., WV, m. Dora B. 'Dorah' _____?, b. 1878, d. 1916. In 1900, his wife is listed as Sarah B., probably a mistake in translation. Charles was a carpenter, living in Allen District, Morgan Co.; a laborer in 1910 and 1920. In 1920, Dora is dead and Ann E., Charles's mother, is in the household. They are buried at Mt. Zion Cem., at Sphor's Crossroads. (WVMOB2 p37, WVMO5, 6, 7) Children:
- 242.7a1a1 Mabel R. CRONE b. Sep 1896, WV, d. 1956
- 242.7a1a2 John L. CRONE b. 4 May 1898 WV, d. 6 Oct 1972
- 242.7a1a3 J. Floyd CRONE b. c1899, WV
- 242.7a1a4 Samuel L. CRONE b. c1901, WV
- 242.7a1a5 G. W. CRONE 1907-1908 bur. Mt. Zion, Spohr's Crossroads
- 242.7a1a6 Harry CRONE b. 1906, WV, d. 1959
- 242.7a1a7 Millard CRONE b. c1910, WV
- 242.7a1a8 W. L. CRONE 1910-1911 bur. Mt. Zion, Spohr's Crossroads
- 242.7a1a9 Annie B. CRONE b. c1912, WV
- 242.7a1a10 Edith O. b. c1915, WV
242.7a1d Samuel S. CRONE b. 2 Sep 1873, Morgan Co., WV, d. 1926, WV, m. Mary E. _____? b. 1903, d. 1979. In 1910, Samuel is listed as a carpenter, residing in Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., WV. They and their son, Paul, are buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., United Methodist Church, Morgan Co. (WVMOB2, WVMO6)
- 242.7a1d1 Paul S. CRONE b. 1901, WV, d. 1926
- 242.7a1d2 Earl CRONE b. c1904, WV
- 242.7a1d3 Goldie F.CRONE b. c1907, WV
- 242.7a1d4 Mary E. CRONE b. 1903, d. 1979
242.7a1e Peter A. CRONE, b. 1876, WV, d. 1963, m. Carrie J. V.WARRENFELTZ, b. 1881, Morgan Co., WV, d. 28 Dec 1980, age 99, Valley View Nursing Home, Berkeley Springs, d/o John and Ella (NEWCOMER) WARRENFELTZ. In 1910, Anna, his mother is in the household. Peter was laborer residing in Allen District, Morgan Co., WV. In 1920, he is listed as a railroad laborer, and a nephew, Gilbert J. CRONE 3 9/10 years old is in the household. They are buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., United Methodist Church, Morgan Co., WV. They were members of Grace United Methodist Church. (WVMOB2, 4 p181,187, MVMO6, 7) Children:
- 242.7a1e1 Lavinia (or Louisa) V. CRONE b. c1903, WV
- 242.7a1e2 Valley E. CRONE b. 8 Sep 1906, d. 26 Jul 1984
- 242.7a1e3 Ruby O. CRONE b. c1905, WV
- 242.7a1e4 Clyde M. CRONE b. 30 Jul 1912, d. 26 Jan 1992
- 242.7a1e5 Carrie CRONE
- 242.7a1e6 Bernadine CRONE m. a SMALL, Maugansville, Washington Co., MD
242.7a1e2 Vallie 'Valley' E. CRONE b. 8 Sep 1906, Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., WV, d. 26 Jul 1984, War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, WV. she was retired from Jacobs Brothers Garment Factory in Hancock, Washington Co., MD. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and is buried at Pleasant Hill. (WVMOB4 p187)
242.7a1e4 Clyde M. CRONE b. 30 Jul 1912, Morgan Co., WV, d. 26 Jan 1992, Washington Co. Hospital, Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. He was a retired trackman for the B&O Railroad. He was a member of Sleepy Creek Brethren Church, the Mason, and the Brotherhood of Maintence Way Employees. He is buried at Pleasant Hill Cem. (WVMOB4 p181)
242.7a6 John H. CRONE, b. 15 May 1841, VA, d. 23 Nov 1911, m. Elizabeth _____?, b. 17 Jun 1841, d. n.d. In 1870, he is listed as a laborer residing with James N. Bechtol. John, a farmer, was living in Sleepy Creek District, Morgan Co., WV, in 1880. In 1910, John is listed as a railroad laborer. In the household is a Lewis SILVER, 23, grandson, listed as a farm manager. They are buried at Bethel Independent Church Cem., Morgan Co. (MVMOBB2 p3, WVMO3, 4, 6)
240.7c Elizabeth CRONE, b. 10 Jan 1804, VA, d. 31 Aug 1895 age 91y 7m 21d, m. 7 Dec 1825, Morgan Co., VA, Matthias 'Mathias' SWAIM, b. 18 Jan 1804, d. 26 Sep 1898, Morgan Co., WV. Matthias was a farmer living in Morgan Co., WV. They and 3 of their minor children, Susannah, Hiram, and Samuel are buried in Lutman Cem., Mountain Run, Morgan Co. (MVMMOB1 p5, MVMO1, 2, 3) Children:
- 240.7c1 Mary SWAIM b. c1827, VA
- 240.7c2 Susannah SWAIM b. Jan 1828 VA, d. 3 Oct 1839, 11y 1m 2d
- 240.7c3 William SWAIM b. c1830, VA, d. 21 Jan 1915
- 240.7c4 Sarah SWAIM b. c1832, VA
- 240.7c5 Matthias Hedges SWAIM b. Aug 1834, VA, d. Nov 1915
- 240.7c6 Henry C. SWAIM b. c1836 VA,
- 240.7c7 Hiram SWAIM b. 12 Feb 1841, VA, d. 12 Jan 1843, 27 3m 20d
- 240.7c8 Samuel SWAIM b. 28 Oct 1838, VA, d. 30 Dec 1859, 21y 2y 2m
- 240.7c9 James SWAIM b. c1839, VA
- 240.7c10 Elizabeth F. SWAIM b. c1846, VA
240.7c3 William SWAIM b. c1830, VA, d. 21 Jan 1915, Morgan Co.,WV, m. Lydia Margaret _____, b. 3 Jan 1836, VA, d. 8 May 1912, Morgan Co. In 1860, William was a farmer living in Morgan Co., WV. In 1870, 1880, and 1910, they were living in Allen District, Morgan Co.(WVMOB2 p15, 6, WVMO2, 3, 4, 6) Childen:
- 240.7c3a Mary J. SWAIM b. c1862, VA
- 240.7c3b Emily F. SWAIM b. 15 Sep 1865, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c3c Ann Eliza SWAIM b. c1866, VA
- 240.7c3d Margaret L. SWAIM b. 16 Nov 1867, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c3e John W. SWAIM b. 4 Apr 1871 WV, Morgan Co., WV, d. 5 Apr 1924
- 240.7c3f Sarah E. SWAIM b. 9 Oct 1874, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c3g Mathias R. SWAIM b. 2 Jul 1878, Morgan Co., WV
240.7c3a Mary J. SWAIM, b. c1862, VA, n.m. In 1920, Mary J., keeping house, is living in Allen District, Morgan Co., WV. Her sister, Anna A., age 56, is in the household. (WVMO7)
240.7c3e John W. SWAIM b. c1873, WV, d. 5 Apr 1924, age 52y 6m 1d, found dead, J. S. Coughen, attending physician, m. Bettie I. BATT, b. c1873, WV. In 1910 and 1920, John was a farmer in Allen District, Morgan Co., WV. (WVMOB4 p50, 5, WVMO6, 7, US1)
- 240.7c3e1 Ruth SWAIM b. c1895, WV
- 240.7c3e2 W. Bailey SWAIM b. c1897, WV
- 240.7c3e3 Letha SWAIM b. c1898, WV m. a KEEDY, Baltimore, MD
- 240.7c3e4 Lizzie SWAIM b. c1900, WV
- 240.7c3e5 Roscoe Reed SWAIM b. 8 Mar 1906, WV, d. 26 Apr 1983
- 240.7c3e6 Paul SWAIM b. 15 May 1907, WV, d. May 1974, last residence, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3e7 Margaret SWAIM b. c1909, WV, m. a MORRISON, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3e8 John SWAIM Jr. b. 14 Apr 1910, d. Sep 1973, last residence
240.7c3e5 Roscoe Reed SWAIM b. 8 Mar 1906, Morgan Co., WV, d. Tue. 26 Apr 1983, Washington Co. Hospital, Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, m. Mary E. HOVERMALE. He was a retired farmer, and member of Duckwall Church of Christ, and the Mt. Run Fur, Fish, Fin and Feather Club. He is buried at Duckwall Church Cem. (US1, WVMOB4 p50) Children:
- 240.7c3e5a Thomas R. SWAIM, Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c3e5a Samuel O. SWAIM, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3e5a Lowell (Jack) SWAIM, Weirton, Hancock Co., WV
- 240.7c3e5a Linda-Swaim Buzzard, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3e5a Mary Jo KNIGHT, West TX
- 240.7c3e5a Elizabeth Ann Johnson, Bolingbrook, Will Co., IL
240.7c3g Mathias R. SWAIM b. 2 Jul 1878, WV, m. 23 Aug 1898, Morgan Co., WV, Mary M. WEBBER, b. c1880, WV. In 1910 and 1920, Mathias is a farmer living in Allen District, Morgan Co., WV. (WVMOB4 p50, 6, 7, WVMO6, 7, US1) Children:
- 240.7c3g1 Miles SWAIM b. 21 Feb 1901, WV, d. Apr 1973, last residence, Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c3g2 May SWAIM b. c1903, WV
- 240.7c3g1 Hazel SWAIM b. c1905, WV, m. a WIDMEYER, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3g4 Roy SWAIM b. c1907, WV
- 240.7c3g5 Virginia SWAIM b. c1908/9, WV
- 240.7c3g6 Mathias 'Mac' SWAIM Jr., b. 25 Jan 1911, d. 10 Feb 1984
- 240.7c3g7 Woodrow M. SWAIM b. 7 Jul 1913, WV, d. Jan 1998, last residence, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
240.7c3g6 Mathias 'Mac' SWAIM b. 25 Jan 1911, Morgan Co., WV, d. Fri. 10 Feb 1984, War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., WV. He m. 25 sep 1938, Aldine HARMON. He was a member of Duckwall Church of Christ, and retired as clerk in 1973 as a cashier at ABCC Store in Berkeley Springs. He is buried at Duckwall Church Cem. (US1, WVMOB4 p50) Children:
- 240.7c3g6a Donald M. SWAIM, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3g6b William Joseph SWAIM, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c3g6c Judith Ann HARDER, Berkeley Springs
240.7c5 Matthias Hedges SWAIM b. Aug 1834, VA, d. Nov 1915, Morgan Co., WV, m. Barbara 'Barbary' SHUCK, b. 11 Jan 1823, VA, d. 13 Jun 1892, Morgan Co. In 1860 and 1870, Matthias, a farmer, was living in Allen District, Morgan Co. They evidently had no children of their own. In 1880, James West, age 41, was living in the household, is described as a stepson of Matthias. James' wife was Cornelia 35, b. PA, and his children were Thomas A. b. c1862, VA, Jacob M. b. c1866, VA, Barbara b. c1869, VA, James M. b. c1872, VA, May L. C. b. c1874, VA, and Louisa b. c1879, VA. In 1910, Matthias 75, was living alone in Morgan Co. (WVMOB2 p69, WVMO2, 3, 4)
240.7c6 Henry C. SWAIM b. c1836, VA, m. Mary J. WEBER, b. c1849, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., VA, d. 29 Mary 1899, Morgan Co., WV, d/o G. and M. WEBER. In 1870, Henry was a farmer living in Rocky Gap District, Morgan Co., WV. In 1880, he was farming in Allen District, Morgan Co. (WVMO3, 4)
- 240.7c6a Alice V. SWAIM b. 3 Feb 1868, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c6b John W. SWAIM b. 27 Nov 1869, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c6c Henry Bert SWAIM b. 11 Oct 1871, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c6d May F. SWAIM b. 21 Jun 1873, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c6e James W. SWAIM b. 16 Mar 1875, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c6f Ida E. SWAIM b. 28 Mar 1877, Morgan Co., WV
- 240.7c6gc Estelle SWAIM b. c1879/80, Morgan Co., WV
240.7c6a Alice V. SWAIM, b. 3 Feb 1868, Morgan Co., WV, m. 15 May 1888, Morgan Co., William Y. CAIN. (WVMOB7)
240.7c6c Henry Bert SWAIN b. c1872, WV, m. Mary Elizabeth MICHAEL, b. c1874, WV. In 1910, he was listed as no occupation, and in 1920, he was farming in Allen District, Morgan Co., WV. Henry must have m. a 2nd. time. His son Floyd's obituary names a half brother, Robert SWAIM of Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., WV. (WVMOB4 p165, WVMO6, 7, US1) Children:
- 240.7c6c1 Florence SWAIM b. c1899, WV
- 240.7c6c2 Dorothy SWAIM b. c1901, WV, m. a SPRIGG, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c6c3 Luther SWAIM
- 240.7c6c4 William Carl SWAIM b. 1 Apr 1907, WV, d. Jul 1974, last residence, Berkeley Springs
- 240.7c6c5 Lola SWAIM b. c1809/10, WV, m. a NEWBRAUGH, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV
- 240.7c6c6 Floyd H. SWAIM b. 11 Apr 1912, d. 1 May 1982
- 240.7c6c7 Cleda SWAIM b. c1915, WV, m. a CLOSE, Berkeley Springs
240.7c6c6 Floyd H. SWAIM b. 11 Apr 1812, Morgan Co., WV, d. 1 may 1982, War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., m. 12 apr 1941, Fay SHAMBAUGH. He was a retired clerk from Hunter's Hardware, Berkeley Springs, a War World II Veteran, a member of the Berkeley Springs Chruch of Christ. He is buried at Mt. Zion Cem., Morgan Co. (US1, WVMOB4 p165) Children:
- 240.7c6c6a Scott K. SWAIM, Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., WV
242.7d Sarah CRONE, b. 1806, d. 8 Jun 1889, n.m. In 1880, Sarah, age 73, is listed as a housekeeper, residing in the home of A. J. Michael in Allen District, Morgan Co., WV. She is descried as an aunt. She is buried in Smith Cem., Morgan Co. (WVMOB2, WVMO4)
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