Edward 'Neddy' Greathouse

1807 - 1897  (89 years)

• Name	Edward 'Neddy' Greathouse
  Born	17 Nov 1807
  Gender	Male
  Died	12 Nov 1897  [1]
  Buried	Roane County, West Virginia, USA
  Notes	1897, Nov 17 - Death Notice: The Weekly Bulletin, Spencer, WV November 17, 1897 Uncle "Ned" Greathouse, one of the oldest citizens of the county died on last Sunday at Linden at the ripe old age of 90 years. The remains were brought here and buried in the Spencer cemetery on Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. J. Harris of M. P. Church. A more extended notice will appear next week. 1897, Nov 24 - Obituary: The Weekly Bulletin, Spencer, WV November 24, 1897 An Old Pioneer Gone Edward Greathouse, born November 17, 1807, died November 12, 1897. John Greathouse, father of Edward, left Harrison county at the beginning of the present century came to what is now Roane county, settling a short distance below Spencer on Spring Creek near where John Walsh now lives. Here in this almost unbroken wilderness the boy Edward was born and grew to manhood. His father's home was one of hospitality and good will. All travelers might shelter under his roof and be fed from his table without thought of a charge. All denominations worshipped at their home, for churches there were none, and the congregations were always pressed to remain for meals. "Uncle Ned" as he was familiarly known grew up with the impress of his surrounding stamped in his character. Genial, generous and honest; no charge to the contrary was ever made; but all who knew respected him. In 1833 he was married to [Matilda] Elizabeth Blosser. Of this union 14 children were born, most of whom are still living and known to BULLETIN readers. He was for many years a member of the M. P. Church but in later years moved to Linden and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. G. W. Webb. Here he became a member of the Baptist church and died in its fellowship. Peace to his ashes. Source: Greathouse Point http://greathouse.us/county/wv/roane/1897-obi-greathouse-edward.htm
  Person ID	I4197	WVPioneers
  Last Modified	25 Jan 2008

  
  

  Father	John D Greathouse,   b. 1 Mar 1778, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. 4 Jul 1866, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Sarah McDade,   b. 23 May 1783, Mason, Mason County, West Virginia ,   d. 30 Jun 1863, Mason, Mason County, West Virginia  (Age 80 years)
  Married	17 Sep 1806	Mason, Mason County, West Virginia   [2]
  Notes	Marriage Bond Mason County, VA September the 17, 1806 Sir, Please to let John Parsons have lisens for John Gratehouse Sary Mick Dade for tha are willing James MickDade Rachel Michdade 1830 Harrison, VA John Greathouse 1m 10-15 James 1m 15-20 2m 20-30 John & Ned? 1m 30-40 ?? 1m 60-70 1f 15-20 1f 40-50 1840 Jackson Co VA 2m 15-20 1m 50-60 2f 0-5 1f 5-10 1f 50-60 1850 Wirt Co, VA #245-245 (next to Jesse Tanner) Greathouse, John, 69 Sarah, 67 Malinda, 18 Matthew Williiams (?), 21, laborer Mordicai Stacthouse, 22, " Lewis Stacthouse, 21, " 1860 Roane, VA John Greathouse Sr 81 Va Sarah 78 Va Malinda Conley 39 Va Sarah J 14 Va Roane Co Cemeteries, Spencer Memorial: Greathouse, Sarah w/o John D 6/30/1863 Age 80y John D 7/4/1866 A - 88y 4m 3?d John GREATHOUSE husband of Sarah MCDADE of Mason County. Marriage Bond and Consent dated September 17, 1806 is on file on microfilm at Colson Hall, Morgantown JVW1006, Rolls 3 & 4. Marriage Bond has names spelled GRATEHOUSE, and her parents signed with a mark to James MICDADE and Rachel MICKDADE. John's parents are believed to be Daniel GREATHOUSE and Mary MORRIS. John and Sarah died in Roane County and are buried in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. John House: "Burying Grounds" Spencer Graveyard "John Greathouse born March 4, 1898 died July 4, 1886 aged eighty eight years four months. Sarah, wife of John Greathouse, died June 30, 1863 aged eighty years, and was born in 1873. He settled on the east side of Spring Creek just above Poverty. He owned all the land from the Boggs farm nearly to Spencer. Was in the war of 1812 and father of Prophet John Greathouse."
  Family ID	F910	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Matilda Blosser,   b. 28 Feb 1816, Virginia, USA ,   d. 28 Apr 1894, Roane County, West Virginia, USA  (Age 78 years)
  Married	21 Dec 1833	Jackson County, West Virginia, USA   [3, 4]
  Notes	1840 Jackson, VA 2m 0-5 1m 5-10 1m 20-30 1f 5-10 1f 20-30 1850 Wirt Co, VA # 355/355 Edward Greathouse 41 farmer 200 VA Matilda 36 Isabel 16 All born VA John M. 14 Henry 11 Robert 10 Isaac 9 Samuel 7 Jane S. 5 James 3 1860 Roane, VA # 111 all born Va Edward Greathouse 51 Matilda 43 Robert 20 Samuel 16 Isaac 18 Jane 14 James K 12 Mahala 4 Mary 2 1870 Spencer, Roane, WV # 41-42 Greathouse, Ed 62 Nov Matilda 55 Feb Robert 29 Jan Marion 11 m July Mahala 13 Sept
  Children	1. Isabel Greathouse,   b. Abt 1834, Virginia, USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. John M Greathouse,   b. Abt 1836, Virginia, USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Henry Greathouse,   b. Feb 1838, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. 3 Sep 1912, Roane County, West Virginia, USA  (Age ~ 74 years)   4. Robert Greathouse,   b. Abt 1840, Virginia, USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Isaac Benjamin Greathouse,   b. 1842, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. 29 Dec 1881, Roane County, West Virginia, USA  (Age 39 years)   6. Samuel A Greathouse,   b. 28 Nov 1843, Virginia, USA ,   d. 14 May 1926, Wirt County, West Virginia, USA  (Age 82 years)   7. Sarah Jane Greathouse,   b. 9 Mar 1845, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. 14 Dec 1923  (Age 78 years)   8. James K Greathouse,   b. 20 Apr 1847, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. 15 Nov 1919, Roane County, West Virginia, USA  (Age 72 years)   9. Edward Greathouse,   b. 10 Dec 1851, Roane County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. 10 Aug 1858, Roane County, West Virginia, USA  (Age 6 years)   10. Mahala Greathouse,   b. Sep 1856, Roane County, West Virginia, USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown   11. Marion Greathouse,   b. Jul 1858, West Virginia, USA ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F1951	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S104] Betty Dotson Renick sy13@worldnet.att.net. [S30] Marriage Record. [S71] Judi Kenyon. [S17] Marriage Records, Jackson Co, WV.