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David Edmond Root 1847–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1847

Birth Location: West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Aug 1934

Death Location: Horse Shoe Run, Preston County, West Virginia, USA

Father: George Root

Mother: Susannah Rinehart

Spouse(s): Margaret Close

Children(s): George Root, John Root, Agnes Root, Duncan Root, David Root, Thomas Root, Charles Root, Julius Root, Edna Root, William Root, Mary Root

The story of David Edmond Root began in 1847 in West Virginia, USA. In 1860, David Edmond Root resided in District 4, Preston, Virginia, USA. In 1880, David Edmond Root resided in Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA. David Edmond Root married Margaret Blair Close, and had children including Agnes Root, Charles Milton Root, David C Root, Duncan Root, Edna Pearl Root, George E Root, John Root, Julius H Root, Mary Susan Root, Thomas Bosley Root, William Root. David Edmond Root passed away in 1934 in Horse Shoe Run, Preston County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Edmond Root began in 1847 in West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, David Edmond Root resided in District 4, Preston, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, David Edmond Root resided in Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA.
  • David Edmond Root married Margaret Blair Close, and had children including Agnes Root, Charles Milton Root, David C Root, Duncan Root, Edna Pearl Root, George E Root, John Root, Julius H Root, Mary Susan Root, Thomas Bosley Root, William Root.
  • David Edmond Root passed away in 1934 in Horse Shoe Run, Preston County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Root
1822–1909
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Susannah Rinehart
1829–1864
Birth Location: Preston County, WV
SR

Spouses(s)

Margaret Close
1854–1923
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
MC

Children(s)

George Root
1874–1953
Birth Location: Tucker County, WV
GR
John Root
1872–
Birth Location: West Virginia
JR
Agnes Root
1876–1961
Birth Location: West Virginia
AR
Duncan Root
1878–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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David Root
1882–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Thomas Root
1888–
Birth Location: Leadmine, West Virginia
TR
Charles Root
1889–1947
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
CR
Julius Root
1894–1940
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
JR
Edna Root
1898–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
ER
William Root
1879–1961
Birth Location: , , WV
WR
Mary Root
1892–
Birth Location: Close MT , Tucker, West Virginia
MR

David Root's Ancestors

Self
David Root
1847–1934
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Parents
George R. Root
1822–1909
West Virginia
Susannah Rinehart
1829–1864
Preston County, WV
Grandparents
Edmund Root
1793–1828
Montgomery, Massachusetts
Eve (Elizabeth) Rinehart
1793–1882
Lewis Co., WV
Jacob (Samuel) Rinehart
1790–1860
Aurora, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Anna (Margaret) Wiles
1800–1860
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Martin Root
1753–1822
Lois Smith
1770–1822
George Rinehart
1769–1840
Susanna Wiles
1772–1834
Thomas Rinehart
1741–1833
Anna WHITEHAIR
1765–1820
Wilhelm Wiles
1779–1886
Sarah Bowman
1783–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martin Sr.
1721–1788
Eunice Lamb
1722–1794
Warham Smith
1735–1802
Martha Belding
1743–1802
Thomas Rinehart
1741–1833
Eva Weishaar
1748–1788
George Wiles
1754–1811
Maria Wiles
1754–1805
Johann Rinehart
1720–1740
Eva Hauer
1724–1741
JOhann Weisshaar
1721–1784
MAria Boehm
1725–1774
George Wiles
1754–1811
Maria Ridenour
1750–1805
Capt. BOWMAN
1730–1816
Elizabeth MULLER
1730–1820

David Root's Descendants

1.
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David (Edmond) Root (22 Jan 1847–20 Aug 1934) m. Margaret (Blair) Close (31 May 1854–2 Jul 1923)
  1. 1. George (E) Root 1874–1953 m. Bessie (Pearl) Cosner 1894–1981 m. Margaret (G) Hebb 1881–1910
    1. 1. George (Edward Root,) Jr. 1920–2002 m. Alfreda (Wonedale) Weimer 1924–2007 m. Wanda (Jane) Butler
      1. 1. Sheila (Elaine) Root 1944–2022 m. John (Jacob "Ray") Durst 1935–2023 m. Harry (Eugene) Werdebaugh 1942–2018
    2. 2. Helen Root 1908–1997
    3. 3. Julius Root 1910–1997
    4. 4. Ina (Pearl) Root 1899–1974 m. Charles (Raymond) Sell 1895–1973
      1. 1. Everett (Wayne "Bud") Sell 1925–1944
      2. 2. Carl (Raymond) Sell 1917–1991
      3. 3. Norma (Mildred) Sell 1927–2013 m. Thomas (Jefferson Watson) Sr 1918–1994 m. George (D Eary) Sr 1925–2009
      4. 4. Villa (Louise) Sell 1922–2007 m. Clifford (Paul) Kelly 1920–1992
        1. 1. Patricia (Louise) Kelly 1944–2018
        2. 2. Robert (Wayne) Kelly 1948–1989
      5. 5. Evelyn (Mae) Sell 1919–2005 m. Kyle (G) Wilson 1915–1985
    5. 5. Villa (Grace) Root 1902–1997
    6. 6. John (Walter) Root 1904–1969
    7. 7. Catherine (Leola) Root 1912–1993 m. Junior (Brown) Knotts 1907–1996
      1. 1. Vonda (Jean) Knotts 1932–2015
    8. 8. Emma (Marguerite) Root 1903–1903
    9. 9. Loretta (Evelyn) Root 1914–
    10. 10. Mary Root 1912–
    11. 11. Eugene (Wade) Root 1932–1992 m. Frances Louise 1940–1992
    12. 12. Juanita (Lucille) Root 1923–2002
    13. 13. Robert (Charles) Root 1919–1980
    14. 14. Ethel (P) Root 1928–1994
    15. 15. Vernelda (Louise) Root 1925–2000
    16. 16. Lester (E.) Root 1930–1992
    17. 17. Carl (Elza) Root 1936–1980
    18. 18. Sylvia (P) Moreland 1917–
    19. 19. Delmer (Duncan) Root 1922–1922
  2. 2. John Root 1872–
  3. 3. Agnes Root 1876–1961
  4. 4. Duncan Root 1878–
    1. 1. Walter (Gerald) Root 1909–1967
  5. 5. David (C) Root 1882–
  6. 6. Thomas (Bosley) Root 1888–
  7. 7. Charles (Milton) Root 1889–1947
  8. 8. Julius (H) Root 1894–1940
  9. 9. Edna (Pearl) Root 1898–
  10. 10. William Root 1879–1961
    1. 1. Luke (Charles) Root 1902–1969
  11. 11. Mary (Susan) Root 1892–

David Root's Timeline

8 Records

1847
22 Jan 1847
Birth of David Edmond Root in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
David Edmond Root resided here in District 4, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 4, Preston, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
David Edmond Root resided here in Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1892
1892
Age 45
David Edmond Root resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 53
David Edmond Root resided here in Union, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Union, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
David Edmond Root resided here in Union, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Union, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
David Edmond Root resided here in Fairfax, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Fairfax, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1934
20 Aug 1934
Age 87
Death of David Edmond Root in Tucker County, WV
Tucker County, WV

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1847
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfax, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1967; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 1037
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 395B; Enumeration District: 068
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1770; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241770
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 157; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 805372
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375708
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 4, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 157; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 805372

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 395B; Enumeration District: 068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1770; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241770

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fairfax, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfax, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1967; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 1037

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1934
    Event Place: Horse Shoe Run, Preston County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, David Edmond Root 20 Aug 1934

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1934
    Event Place: Tucker County, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Horse Shoe Run, Preston County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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