bullet John Franklin Vandeveer was born est 1804 in Preble County, Ohio. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: John Vandeveer and Jane Irwin.

bullet Martha Vandeveer was born est 1806 in Preble County, Ohio. Parents: John Vandeveer and Jane Irwin.

bullet Nancy Vandeveer(298) died in Sangamon County, Illinois.(298) She died in Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was buried in Sangamon County, Illinois. (298) She was buried in Rochester. Parents: John Vandeveer and Amelia Speer.

She was married to Jessie Elgin on 28 Jan 1819 in Washington County, Indiana.(298) Washington Co. Marriage Book A records that marriage was performed by Aaron Vandever.

bullet Nancy Vandeveer was born in 1740 in North Carolina. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: Vandeveer and Polly Jones.

She was married to David Pettijohn.(767)

bullet Noah Vandeveer was born est 1801 in Preble County, Ohio. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: John Vandeveer and Jane Irwin.

bullet Polly Vandeveer(298) Parents: John Vandeveer and Amelia Speer.

She was married to William Noblitt. (298)

bullet Polly Vandeveer was born est 1735 in North Carolina. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: Vandeveer and Polly Jones.

She was married to William Jones.(768)

bullet Ruth Vandeveer was born est 1738 in North Carolina. Parents: Vandeveer and Polly Jones.

She was married to Joshua Speer.(769)

bullet Sally Vandeveer was born est 1734 in North Carolina. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: Vandeveer and Polly Jones.

She was married to James Austin.(770)

bullet Sarah Vandeveer was born est 1800 in Preble County, Ohio. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: John Vandeveer and Jane Irwin.

bullet Thomas Vandeveer was born est 1729 in Pennsylvania. Estimated as about 1.5 years between children and assuming the sequence as presented by Mary Frederick as chronologically correct. Parents: Vandeveer and Polly Jones.

bullet Vincent Vandeveer was born on 20 Nov 1793 in North Carolina. Parents: John Vandeveer and Jane Irwin.

bullet William Vandeveer was born est 1803 in Preble County, Ohio. Parents: John Vandeveer and Jane Irwin.

bullet Ann Vandever Parents: Jacob Vandever and Jane Guinn.

bullet Catherine Vandever was born in 1757. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet Elizabeth Vandever Parents: Jacob Vandever and Jane Guinn.

bullet Elizabeth Vandever was born in 1767. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet Jacob Vandever was born est 1700. Birth date estimated based on age of son. Est about 25 yrs. He died est 1734 in St. Marys County, Maryland. St. Mary's County, Administrations, Liber 15
p. 232-3: 22 Nov 1736 "The account of Nicholaus Green and Susanna his wife, administrators of the goods of Jacob Vandever, late of St. Mary's Co., deceased. The accountants charge themselves with 37.19.7 1/2 pounds They crave allowance for 9.0.1/2 pounds Balance due 28.19.6 pounds The balance is to be divided, one third to the above accountants, the residue to John Vandever, William Vandever, Elizabeth Vandever and Ann Vandever, all orphans of the deceased."
[Another researcher indicated that Jacob's relatives were Eleanor Asten and Dorothy Neale, and that he had died around 1733/4].
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"Neale Estate", Settled in Maryland (unconfirmed reference)
1750's William Vandeveer received a "share of a crop"; George Vandeveer received "smithworks".
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Parents: Jan (John) Vanderveer.

Children were: William Vandever, John Vandever , Elizabeth Vandever, Ann Vandever.

bulletJacob Vandever was born in 1759 in Loudon County, Virginia. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

He was married to Elizabeth Welch.

bullet John Vandever Parents: Jacob Vandever and Jane Guinn.

bullet John Vandever was born in 1755. Records of Augusta County, Virginia, Vol. II
p. 90: 3 Aug 1795 Case: Colston vs. Greenwell - "... John Vandever, aged 40, deposes ... he is son of William Vandever. William Vandever, aged over 70 years, deposes ... he has lived in the Manor 26 years"
Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet Joyce Vandever was born in 1770. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet Mary Vandever was born in 1769. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet Samuel Vandever was born in 1771. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet Susanna Vandever was born in 1756. Parents: William Vandever and Elizabeth Lewis.

bullet William Vandever was born in 1725 in Baltimore County, Maryland. He appeared in Court records in 1753 in Fairfax Co., Virginia. Fairfax Co., VA Court Records 1749-1753:
p 460: 16 Oct 1753 "Posted bail for Charles Tyler"
p 462: 16 Oct 1753 "Defendant in trespass vs Richard Simpson, Jr. Failed to appear to pay Charles Tyler's bail."
p 491: 24 Nov 1753 "Plaintiff on petition vs Richard Simpson Jr. Awarded 261 pounds tobacco and 31 pounds costs."
p 491: 24 Nov 1753 "To pay witness Thomas Connel against Richard Simpson Jr. for attending 10 days."
He appeared in Court records between 1754 and 1755 in Fairfax Co., Virginia. Fairfax Co., VA Court Records 1753-1754:
p 273: 22 Feb 1754 "Bail for Charles Tyler vs Patrick Bogle & Co."
p 275: 22 Feb 1754 "Defendant in Trespass case vs Richard Simpson, Jr."
p : 25 Jul 1754 "Defendant in trespass case Richard Simpson vs Vandaver. Moved that the plaintiff give security for costs at next court."
p 428: 19 Nov 1754 "Paid 240 pounds of tobacco by County for bringing Law Books from Williamsburg."
p 469: 18 Feb 1755 "Plaintiff on attachment. Vandevere vs Thompson suit dismissed."
p 553: 18 Jun 1755 "Juror in trespass case: Patrick & William Bogle & Co. vs John Anderson, defendant."
He appeared in Court records between 1756 and 1760 in Fairfax Co., Virginia. Fairfax Co., VA Court Records 1756- :

p 16A: 21 Jul 1756 "William Vandevere vs Richard Simpson Jr. Paid witness Charles Tyler for 12 days."
p 28A: 1756 "William Vandever Defendant vs Richard Simpson Jr. Trespass - Dismissed, Awarded Costs. Plaintiff pays costs."
p 182: 19 Nov 1757 "William Vandeveare witness for Peter Turley 7 days. Came and went 2 times from Loudoun County, 25 miles, to be paid."
p 345: 17 May 1759 "William Vandevear plaintiff vs Peter Turley. Petition suit agreed."
He died in 1805 in Hampshire County, Virginia. Notes for WILLIAM VANDIVER:
William Vandiver was born about 1725, probably in Baltimore Co., Maryland, son of Jacob and Jane (Guinn) Vandiver. His mother had died by 1730, and the family must have moved over into St. Mary's Co. His father died when he was about 9 years old, and he was probably in the care of Susanna (who may have been his aunt) and Nicholaus Green who were the administrator's of Jacob's estate. Around 1750 he was listed in the "Neale Estate" with George Vandeveer (assumed to be his cousin) - William receiving a share of a crop.
He must have removed to the portion of Fairfax County, Virginia, which was later divided out to Loudon County, around 1752/3. It is likely that he was married in 1753 to Elizabeth (possibly the daughter of William Lane). He appears to have resided in Cameron Parish from at least 1756, though he is only found in the Tax List in 1760 as residing in the household of James Lane (Jr.). In 1761 he removed the family to Frederick County, Virginia residing near Augusta.
In 1770, he made his first purchase of property in Hampshire County, Virginia (this area later became part of West Virginia). He moved his family that year, and here resided until his death around 1805, when his children divided his estate. He is known to have had 11 children that reached maturity.

NOTE: Tradition states that William's wife was Elizabeth Lewis. Given the approximate date of birth of his oldest son, it is certain that William was married while a resident of Fairfax Co., VA. Here a possible connection to the Lane family is indicated based on the Tax List for 1760. The Lane's had long been property owners in Fairfax Co., near what would become the border of Loudoun Co. and Fairfax Co., on the Loudoun side. In 1761 he removed to Frederick Co., VA, which is closer to where the Lewis family was resident in Augusta Co.
Parents: Jacob Vandever and Jane Guinn.

He was married to Elizabeth Lewis in 1754 in Loudon County, Virginia. Married in Cameron Parish Records of Augusta County, Virginia, Vol. II
p. 90: 3 Aug 1795 Case: Colston vs. Greenwell - "... John Vandever, aged 40, deposes ... he is son of William Vandever. William Vandever, aged over 70 years, deposes ... he has lived in the Manor 26 years"
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Hampshire County, Virginia Deeds
Vol. 2, p. 211: 4 Sep 1770 "Benjamin Rutherford of Frederick County, Virginia to William Vandiver of Frederick County for 125 pounds, 275 acres, part of lot no. 4 in Patterson Creek Manor, Hampshire County, Virginia."
Vol. 3, p. 22: 12 Nov 1771 "Richard Boyce to William Vandiver for 150 pounds. 529 acres of no. 4, Patterson's Creek Manor, on Patterson Creek, sold by Lord Fairfax to Benjamin Rutherford, and by him sold to said Boyce."
Vol. 8, p. 38: 9 Jun 1790 "William Reed, surviving executor of Richard Hougland, deceased to William Vandiver, for 5 pounds and one peppercorn yearly, 180 acres on New Creek, pattented to William Forman and William Reed as executors of said Hougland."
Vol. 10, p. 85: 15 Nov 1794 "Power of Attorney Benjamin Forman of Mason County, Kentucky to William Vandiver of Hampshire County, Virginia."
Vol. 14, p. 560: 16 Dec 1805 "John Vandiver and Mary his wife, William Vandiver and Mary his wife, Samuel Cockrell and Elizabeth his wife, Dempsy Welch and Susanna his wife, Samuel Vandiver, Joyce Vandiver, Vincent Vandiver, Jacob Vandiver, Elijah Greenwell and Catherine his wife, Benjamin Forman and Mary his wife of Fleming Co., Kentucky, to Lewis Vandiver of Hampshire Co., Virginia. Whereas William Vandiver, Sr., late of said County, deceased, intestate; and whereas the parties to this deed are heirs to the said decedents estate, and are wishing that a division of said property should be made, in order to said division for one dollar the said John Vandiver grant to the said Lewis Vandiver, as his part or dividend of said decedents estate, 4 certain tracts adjoining each other on Patterson's Creek, one containing 296 acres, another of 222 acres, a third of 68 acres and a fourth containing 50 acres, conveyed by William Shote to William Vandiver. Signed: [by each listed]."
Children were: John Vandever, Susanna Vandever, Catherine Vandever, Jacob Vandever, William Vandiver, Lewis Vandiver, Elizabeth Vandever, Mary Vandever, Joyce Vandever, Samuel Vandever, Vincent Vandiver.

bullet George Vandiveer(771) was born about 1725 in St. Marys County, Maryland. He owned after 12 Nov 1751 in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Prince George's Co., Maryland Deeds, Liber "NN"
p. 90: 12 Nov 175? "Joshua Harbins of Frederick County, Maryland to George Vandiver of Prince George's County, Maryland ... 50 acres"
He owned on 11 Mar 1759 in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Prince George's Co., Maryland Deeds, Liber "RR"
p. 363: 11 Mar 1759/60 "... from Thomas Pritchard of the County of Loudon [VA] ... to George Vandiveere of Prince George's County, Maryland, Goldsmith ... premises ... being in the County of Loudon ... parish of Cameron ... 216 acres ..."
[This parcel was located south of Goose Creek. This property places his residence at Mount Hope near the site of the first Episcopal Broad Run Church.]
He Appeared in tax records in 1760 in Loudon County, Virginia. Cameron Parish, Loudon Co., Virginia Tax Lists, 1760-1762
1760 "George Vandiver"
He owned on 19 Apr 1760 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Deeds, Liber "A"
p. 49: 19 Apr 1760 "Edward Villiers Harbins to George Vandiver of Prince George's County, Goldsmith ... for 50 acres ..."
He appeared in Court records on 13 May 1760 in Loudon County, Virginia. He Appeared in tax records in 1761 in Loudon County, Virginia. Cameron Parish, Loudon Co., Virginia Tax Lists, 1760-1762
1761 "Ordered that ... George Vandiver ... be added to the List of Tithables taken for this County this present Year." [Book A, p. 525]
He appeared in Court records on 10 Feb 1761 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Court Orders, Book "A"
p. 363: 10 Feb 1761 George Vandiveer is licensed for an ordinary "at his House ..."
He Appeared in tax records in 1762 in Loudon County, Virginia. Cameron Parish, Loudon Co., Virginia Tax Lists, 1760-1762
1762 "George Vandever"
He appeared in Court records on 11 Mar 1762 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Court Orders, Book "A"
p. 574: 11 Mar 1762 George Vandiveere licensed for an ordinary. Also mentions his wife Ann Vandiveere.
He appeared in Court records on 14 Dec 1762 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Court Orders, Book "B"
p. 77: 14 Dec 1762 George Vandeveere licensed for an ordinary at "his House."
He appeared on a on 21 Mar 1763 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Deeds, Liber "C"
p. 531: 21 Mar 1763 "... from Willoughby Newton of the County of Westmoreland ... to George Vandiveer of the County of Loudon ... parcel ... being in the Parish of Cameron and County of Loudon on the Mountain Road [to Williams Gap] including the Store house ... 3 acres ..."
He appeared in Court records on 11 May 1763 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Court Orders, Book "B"
p. 131-137: 11 May 1763 The Loudoun grand jury presents charges against: "... George Vandiver ... for Absenting himself from his Parish Church one Month last past ..."
He appeared in Court records on 10 Apr 1764 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia Court Orders, Book "B"
p. 315: 10 Apr 1764 George Vandiveere licensed for an ordinary "at his House in this County."
He signed a will on 16 Aug 1764 in Loudon County, Virginia. Loudoun Co., Virginia, Wills Book A:
p 120: 16 Aug 1764 "In the name of God, Amen, I George Vandiveer of Loudon County, being sick and weak of body but in sound memory do appoint this to be my last will and testament in form following: I give and bequine to my loving wife Ann Vandiveer the land and house where she now lives during her natural life and after her, receive to my son Edward to him and his heirs forever; and as for my Personalty Estate, I give and bequine to equally divided between my four children viz: Edward, Sarah, Tabitha, Amenthia after my last debt paid out of my said Estate. In witness hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 August 1764. Witnesses: William Smith, John Tyler, John Field, Johan Spencer, James Hall."
Proven 9 Oct 1764. Ann Vandiveer (widow) renounces in favor of James Lane, Gent [Book B, p. 474; Clerk's 1764 Fee Book, p. 70].

p. 128: 9 Sep 1765 Inventory of estate of George Vandiveer, by John Lane, Jacob Remsey, Sr. and William Buckley.
He died in 1776 in Loudon County, Virginia. Notes for GEORGE VANDIVEER:
George Vandiveer was probably born in St. Mary's or Baltimore Co., Maryland around 1725. He was married to Ann (possibly Harbin) by 1753, the year his son Edward was baptized at Rock Creek Church. He received 50 acres from Joshua Harbin in Prince George's Co., MD, which was located near where Congress stands today in Washington D.C. Here he is assumed to have carried on his trade as a Goldsmith.
The family remained in Maryland until 1760, when he purchased 216 acres from Thomas Pritchard in Cameron Parish, Loudoun Co., Virginia. As he moved his family to Virginia, he sold the property received from Joshua Harbin to Joshua's younger brother Edward Villiers Harbin. It is possible that the mining speculations in that part of Virginia had drawn him there. Additionally, he may have selected the area where William Vandiver (son of Jacob Vandiver who died at St. Mary's Co., MD in 1736) had been residing.
Whether George continued in his occupation as a Goldsmith is not known, but he was licensed to keep a tavern "at his house" from 1761-1764. Based on the descriptions of the property he purchased, it is believed that he resided near Mount Hope, close to the site of the original Episcopal Broad Run Church.
Apparently, George took suddenly ill between April (when he paid for his ordinary license) and August 1764, when he wrote his will. He died about 2 months after writing his will, as it was proven on 9 October. His wife Ann, who was executor, relinquished in favor of James Lane. This may have been because she was about 6-7 months pregnant at that time with their 5th known child, and second son, whom she named George.
Parents: William Vandiveer.

He was married to Ann Harbin in 1750 in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Children were: Edward Vandiver, Sarah Vandiver, Tabitha Vandiver, Armenthia Vandiver, George Vandiver.

bullet William Vandiveer(772) Parents: Jan (John) Vanderveer.

He was married. Children were: George Vandiveer.

bullet "Twins" Vandiver died in 1838.(773) Burial was in Faith Cemetery on the Leamon Wick's farm, about 2 mi west of Faith (Poplar Grove). Parents: Henry J. Vandiver.

bullet Aaron Vandiver was born on 23 Oct 1794. Parents: Edward Vandiver and Catherine Poole.

bullet Abraham Vandiver was born in 1794 in Wood County, Virginia. Parents: Lewis Vandiver and Martha James.

He was married to Anna Eskridge on 14 Dec 1815 in Wood County, Virginia.

bullet Adam Poole Vandiver was born on 24 Aug 1788 in Fairfield District, South Carolina. He died on 10 Jan 1877 in Habersham County, Georgia. Parents: George Vandiver and Mary Ann Poole.

He was married to Martha Whitfield on 1 Jan 1810 in White County, Georgia. Married in Cleveland, White County.

He was married to Amy Cooper on 20 Nov 1843 in Habersham County, Georgia.

bullet Agnes Vandiver (Private). Parents: L. V. Vandiver and Polly A. Cotton.

bullet Albert Vandiver was born in 1810. Parents: Vincent Vandiver and Martha.

bullet Alis Vandiver (Private). Parents: L. V. Vandiver and Polly A. Cotton.

bullet Alva Vandiver (Private). Parents: L. V. Vandiver and Polly A. Cotton.

bullet Amanda "Manda" S. Vandiver was born in 1865. Parents: Daniel Vandiver and Matilda Atherton.

She was married to L.C. Moore on 16 Nov 1884 in McLean Co., Kentucky.(774) (775)

bullet Amarillis Vandiver Parents: William Vandiver and Jane.

She was married to Jacob Pender.

bullet America Vandiver was born about 1837 in Kentucky. She died in 1861. (776) Don Young has America b. 1835 Parents: Charles Vandiver and Rebecca Scott ?.

She was married to Jacob Rickard about 1854. (777) Children were: Oliver R. Rickard , Marion Rickard.

bullet Amsetta Vandiver was born about 1864 in Kentucky. Parents: James Vandiver and Sallie.

bullet Anna Alta Vandiver (Private). Parents: Elonza "Lonnie" R. Vandiver and Elizabeth Anna Chancellor.

She was married to Paul Epling. Children were: Brenda Epling.

bullet Archibald Vandiver Parents: Lewis Vandiver and Martha James.

bullet Armenthia Vandiver(778) was born about 1761 in Loudon County, Virginia. in Cameron Parish She died about 1776 in Loudon County, Virginia. In Cameron Parish Parents: George Vandiveer and Ann Harbin.

She was married to Matthew Day in 1773 in Loudon County, Virginia. In Cameron Parish Children were: Armenthia Vandiver Day.

bullet Armstead Vandiver was born in 1820. Parents: Vincent Vandiver and Martha.

bullet Arthur McHenry Vandiver(779) was born on 20 Jul 1893 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. He was educated between 1899 and 1904 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. He was a Laborer about 1911 in Indianapolis, Indiana.. (780) Worked for a Saw Manufacturer: E.C. Atkins & Co., 402-410 South Illinois Ave. He resided 421 Chester Street, Indianapolis between 1911 and 1912 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (781) In Indianapolis he lived with his "Aunt Betty"

Indianapolis - Marion Co. Public Library
40 Clair St.
Indianapolis, Indiana

20 Feb 1998

"Indianapolis City Directory" by R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, R 917.7252

1904 Arthur E. Gibbons, Laborer; border @ 533 Abbott
John H. Likens, Fireman; home @ 1316 E. 10th St.

1908 Arthur E. Gibbons, Baker; home @ 726 N. Fremont
John H. Likens, Brakeman; home @ 452 West 15th St.
Charles E. Likens, Driver; home @ 1030 Udell

1909 Arthur E. Gibbons, Baker; border @ 726 N. Fremont

1911 Directory had 102,136 names representing a population of 255,340.
Arthur E. Gibbons, Stockkpr.; home @ 615 N. Sherman Dr.
Under "Saw Mfgrs." E.C. Atkins & Co.; 402-410 S. Illonois

1913 Arthur Vandever, Helper; border @ 615 N. Sherman Dr.
Arthur E. Gibbons, Meter reader; home @ 421 N. Chester Ave.

1914 Address Index:
Arthur E. Gibbon, owner of 421 Chester St.
August Liese, Machinist, owner of 615 N. Sherman Dr.; home @ 212 Parkview Av.
Name Index:
Arcando M. Vandivier, Draftsman; border @ 621 S. Meridian
Fred Vandivier, Top bldr.; border @ 621 S. Meridian
Wm. C. Vandivier, Saw maker; home @ 621 S. Meridian

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Indexes to following records compiled by:
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Death Record:
John Likens d. 23 Feb 1910 in Marion Co., Ind.; 86 yr, White Male; Bk H-14, p 7

Marriage Record 1906 - 1910
John H. Likens, b. 4 May 1879, m. Anna H. Zink, 16 Apr. 1906, Marion Co.; Bk 41, p
166

Marriage Record 1896 - 1900
Arthur E. Gibbons, m. Mary E. Tousley, 19 Dec 1900, Marion Co., Bk 32 p 356

He resided Neafus on 18 Aug 1919 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. (782) He resided 312 North 24th Street in 1920 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. He resided Neafus on 16 Jun 1926 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. (783) He resided 1208 West Broadway, Louisville after Aug 1941 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky.(784) He resided 2343 Cedar Street, Louisville after Jan 1942 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. (785) Rented from Dr. Hicks the family doctor. He resided 217 North 30th Street, Louisville on 3 May 1946 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky.(786) (787) Deed called for 100' E of 30th Street, and 100' S of Duncan He retired on 9 Dec 1958 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. Arthur retired from the Kentucky Color & Chemical Plant. He worked in the yard, and was involved with filling the vats with proper acid and metal, and moving RR tank cars. He resided Rt #1, Ky 185, Caneyville on 20 Dec 1958 in Grayson Co., Kentucky. He died on 21 Mar 1972 in Grayson Co., Kentucky. Arthur died in the Grayson Co., Memorial Hospital of the combined complications arising from a heart condition and stroke. His tenure in the hospital was about 3 weeks. He suffered a stroke about 5 days prior to his death. When he regained consciousness from the stroke, he was paralyzed over a significant portion of his body and he had no speech. Loretta Blunk feels that when he became aware of the affects the stroke had on his body, he became depressed. Since he could not communicate directly with his family, he was locked inside a non-functioning body, and was alone with his fears and anxieties. He had been active all his life, was used to providing for himself. He also knew the effects of stroke first hand from his wife, Eunie. He was buried on 22 Mar 1972 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. He is buried at Antioch Cem. in Ohio Co. He was described as 5' 7", 145 #,. He was named after Col. John McHenry of Ohio County. See the 17th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry of the Civil War. He was Church of Christ. ARTHUR VANDIVER
Arthur was the eldest child born to Will Vandiver and Sarah Likens. He and his family lived at a farm adjacent to his Grandfather, Joseph Vandiver's farm.
Arthur was a family man, church elder and a respected citizen. He was the eldest child from his father, Will's, second marriage, to Sarah Jane Lykins. He was born into a close knit Vandiver family that lived in the "Tanyard" area of Butler County. Nearby lived his grandfather, Joseph; and his uncles Stanley and George. By the time he had turned 13 years of age, his father, grandfather and younger brother Marvin had all died. When his mother remarried, he did not get along with his strict and authoritative stepfather. He had a stammer in his voice. In his early years he lacked an interest in education, but was taught to read and write by his "Aunt Betty" who lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is believed that the Lykins family encouraged Sarah to let Arthur live with Aunt Betty to lessen the strained relationship with his step father.
In 1913 he married Eunice, the third child of Enos and Annie (McDaniel) Craig. Arthur and Eunie lived with Annie and her family briefly until they could afford their own farm. James, their first and only male child, died after 32 hours. The baby was buried in the Craig Cemetery. The couple went on to raise 5 daughters.
Arthur was resourceful and no stranger to hard work. He rotated incomes by farming, factory work and running an ice plant. To support his family, he would swap between farming and working in the city. It was difficult to find employment during the Depression. Working in the city would require that he leave Eunie on the farm from spring through fall. She would have to care for the family and raise the crops. In 1940 this routine ended when he moved his family to Louisville. Although he owned a car, he rode an Elgin bicycle that he built from parts, to and from work daily. He never missed a day of work, which frequently included Saturdays.
He credited Eunie with being thrifty and saving. From 1944 to '58 he worked at the Kentucky Color and Chemical Plant. When he retired in 1958, he was able to buy a 5 acre farm and live off of his savings. In 1960, Eunie died. He kept the farm, but chose to rotate staying with his daughters and their families.
Arthur was a god fearing and devoted family-man. He was strongly protective of his family. Others saw in him a bit of a temper and fearlessness coupled with honesty and standing by his word. Although his education was limited (3rd grade), he held education in high esteem and respected it in others. He was fun loving and outgoing. He enjoyed pulling the occasional prank and joking. He liked his occasional beer and enjoyed dancing. He was never known to be drunk. In times of stress, or uncertainty, he would whistle.
As I remember him, he was slight of stature only 145 lbs and about 5' - 9" tall. His favorite desert was a mince-meat pie. He smoked Chesterfield unfiltered cigarettes or sometimes rolled his own. Otherwise, he smoked a pipe charged with Prince Albert or Velvet, or Roi-Tan "seconds" (cigars that he would obtain from his daughter that worked in the cigar factory). If his hands needed to be free to work, he would chew Mammoth Cave, flavored with a cut of plug from either Apple, Days-O-Work, Cup, or Mule. The night time regimen before going to bed (to maintain health and ward off colds) might include Vicks, Syrup of Black Draught or a shot of mineral oil. If he became concerned about his weight, he might suck a raw egg through a pin hole pricked through the end of it's shell, before retiring. His Sunday suit was a brown wool or gabardine pin strip fitted with a Masonic lapel pin. A brown felt fedora with wide 2 1/2 " rim, its crown was folded in a "C" or "Tear drop", pinched with two dents in the front topped his head which was aligned straight across the brow, its brim was turned down in the front and up in the back. His day would begin after dressing with a shave, the lather mixed in his shaving cup and applied to his face by a shaving brush. The lather with stubble was removed with a single edge Gem safety razor. The Gem safety razor having replaced a straight razor with accompanying leather strop. He taught me how to tell time, whittle and whistle.
In 1972 he suffered a heart attack and was admitted into the Grayson County Memorial Hospital. He died there from the added complications which resulted from a stroke.
Larry Warren - 1997 Parents: William J. "Will" Vandiver and Sarah Jane Likens.

He was married to Eunice Myrtle Craig on 5 Dec 1913 in Ohio Co., Kentucky. (788) @ Bride's home.
Ohio Co., 2 Dec 1913, Bond #95, p 197-198 Vandiver Family

When I asked about his ancestors, Arthur indicated that he had heard in family lore that there were two brothers that came from the old country. One was married, or married shortly after their arrival. After arriving, one went North the other South.

In 1912, Arthur (single) lived at 425 Chester St., Indiannapolis, Ind. with his "Aunt Betty"

1913 Arthur & Eunie moved in w/Annie Craig
1914 Johnson Place
1919 312 W 24th St., Louisville
1921 Pharris Place
1923 Coy or Furgerson place
Aug 1941 1208 West Broadway Louisville
Jan 1942 2343 Cedar St., Louisville, Ky Dr. Hicks - owner
1946 217 North 30th St., Louisville, Ky
Dec 1958 Rt 1, Ky 185, Caneyville, Ky
Children were: James Truman Vandiver, Christina Marie Vandiver, Helen May Vandiver, Faustine Gay Vandiver, Loretta Fay Vandiver, Rosetta Ray Vandiver.

bullet Arttuissa Vandiver was born in 1852 in Kentucky. Parents: Henry Vandiver and Dorcas/Darkis.

bullet Barbary Vandiver was born in 1834. She died on 1 May 1839. Burial was inFaith Cemetery on the Leamon Wick's farm, about 2 mi west of Faith (Poplar Grove). Parents: Henry J. Vandiver.

bullet Beatrice Vandiver (Private). Parents: Owen Vandiver and Caledonia Brooks.

bullet Bertha Vandiver (Private). Parents: Stanley Singleton Vandiver and Martha Angeline Snodgrass.

bullet Bessie Vandiver (Private). Parents: Edgar Vandiver and Jennie Francis Ruddell.

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