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George R. Root 1822–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1822

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 16 Sep 1909

Death Location: West Virginia

Father: Edmund Root

Mother: Eve Rinehart

Spouse(s): Susannah Rinehart, Emily Miller

Children(s): David Root, Jonathan Root, Laura Root, Martha Root, Caroline Root, Mina Seets

The story of George R. Root began in 1822 in West Virginia. In 1850, George R. Root resided in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA. In 1860, George R. Root resided in Horseshoe Run P.O., Preston County, WV. George R. Root married Emily Leann Miller, Susannah Rinehart, and had children including Caroline O Root, David Edmond Root, Jonathan Root, Laura Ellen Root, Martha Root, Mina C Seets. George R. Root passed away in 1909 in West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of George R. Root began in 1822 in West Virginia.
  • In 1850, George R. Root resided in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, George R. Root resided in Horseshoe Run P.O., Preston County, WV.
  • George R. Root married Emily Leann Miller, Susannah Rinehart, and had children including Caroline O Root, David Edmond Root, Jonathan Root, Laura Ellen Root, Martha Root, Mina C Seets.
  • George R. Root passed away in 1909 in West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Root
1793–1828
Birth Location: Montgomery, Massachusetts
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Eve Rinehart
1793–1882
Birth Location: Lewis Co., WV
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Rinehart
1829–1864
Birth Location: Preston County, WV
SR
Emily Miller
1834–1922
Birth Location: Licking Creek, Randolph, Virginia
EM

Children(s)

David Root
1847–1934
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
DR
Jonathan Root
1847–1916
Birth Location: Preston County, Virginia
JR
Laura Root
1858–1914
Birth Location: Preston County, Virginia
LR
Martha Root
1850–
Birth Location: Virginia
MR
Caroline Root
1857–1881
Birth Location: Virginia
CR
Mina Seets
1856–
Birth Location: Virginia
MS

George Root's Ancestors

Self
George Root
1822–1909
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Edmund Root
1793–1828
Montgomery, Massachusetts
Eve (Elizabeth) Rinehart
1793–1882
Lewis Co., WV
Grandparents
Martin Root
1753–1822
Westfield Hampden, MA
Lois (Ann) Smith
1770–1822
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
George (T.) Rinehart
1769–1840
Hagerstown, Washington Co, Maryland
Susanna Wiles
1772–1834
Virginia, USA
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Root
1675–1756
Mary Gunn
1685–1746
Samuel Lamb
1693–1769
Martha Stebbins
1697–1738
Noah Smith
1707–1767
Mary Wear
1711–1767
Joseph Belden
1696–1778
Margaret Gillette
1720–1814
Johann Rinehart
1720–1740
Eva Hauer
1724–1741
Johann Weishaar
1721–1784
Maria Boehm
1725–1774
John Wildes
1727–1766
Jane Stone
1730–

George Root's Descendants

1.
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George (R.) Root (16 Jun 1822–16 Sep 1909) m. Susannah Rinehart (1829–6 Dec 1864) m. Emily (Leann) Miller (15 Mar 1834–27 Nov 1922)
  1. 1. David (Edmond) Root 1847–1934 m. Margaret (Blair) Close 1854–1923
    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
        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–
  2. 2. Jonathan Root 1847–1916
  3. 3. Laura (Ellen) Root 1858–1914
  4. 4. Martha Root 1850–
  5. 5. Caroline (O) Root 1857–1881
  6. 6. Mina (C) Seets 1856–

George Root's Timeline

6 Records

1822
16 Jun 1822
Birth of George R. Root in West Virginia
West Virginia
1850
1850
Age 28
George R. Root resided here in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
George R. Root resided here in Horseshoe Run P.O., Preston County, WV
Horseshoe Run P.O., Preston County, WV
1870
1870
Age 48
George R. Root resided here in Union, Rowlesburg, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Union, Rowlesburg, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 78
George R. Root resided here in Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1909
16 Sep 1909
Age 87
Death of George R. Root in West Virginia
West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1822
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240623
    [2] 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
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M432_969; Page: 420A; Image: 320
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M432_969; Page: 420A; Image: 320

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Horseshoe Run P.O., Preston County, WV
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Compiled Census Index
    [2] 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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Rowlesburg, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1697; Page: 226A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ryans Glade, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 623; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240623

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1909
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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