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John George Wolfe 1796–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1796

Birth Location: Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 17 Nov 1860

Death Location: Blaser, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Philip Wolf

Mother: Mary Cook

Spouse(s): Catherine Barb

Children(s): Israel Wolf, George Wolf, Mary Wolfe, Catherine Wolfe, Ann Wolfe, Elizabeth Wolfe

In 1796, John George Wolfe entered the world in Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States, born to Philip Augustine Wolf And Mary Elizabeth Cook. In 1830, John George Wolfe resided in Preston, Virginia, USA. In 1840, John George Wolfe resided in Preston, Virginia, USA. John George Wolfe married Catherine Barb, and had children including Ann Wolfe, Catherine Wolfe, Elizabeth Wolfe, George Isaac Wolf, Israel Wolf, Mary A Wolfe. John George Wolfe passed away in 1860 in Blaser, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1796, John George Wolfe entered the world in Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States, born to Philip Augustine Wolf And Mary Elizabeth Cook.
  • In 1830, John George Wolfe resided in Preston, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, John George Wolfe resided in Preston, Virginia, USA.
  • John George Wolfe married Catherine Barb, and had children including Ann Wolfe, Catherine Wolfe, Elizabeth Wolfe, George Isaac Wolf, Israel Wolf, Mary A Wolfe.
  • John George Wolfe passed away in 1860 in Blaser, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philip Wolf
1756–1832
Birth Location: Stoney Creek, Shenadoah Valley, Virginia
PW
Mary Cook
1756–1834
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania, United States
MC

Spouses(s)

Catherine Barb
1797–1875
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
CB

Children(s)

Israel Wolf
1838–1892
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
IW
George Wolf
1822–1901
Birth Location: Preston County, Virginia, West Virginia, United States
GW
Mary Wolfe
1828–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MW
Catherine Wolfe
1833–1909
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
CW
Ann Wolfe
1830–1855
Birth Location: Preston County, Virginia, West Virginia, United States
AW
Elizabeth Wolfe
1826–1855
Birth Location: Bullskin Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania
EW

John Wolfe's Ancestors

Self
John Wolfe
1796–1860
Birth Place: Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
Parents
Philip Augustine Wolf
1756–1832
Stoney Creek, Shenadoah Valley, Virginia
Mary (Elizabeth) Cook
1756–1834
York, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Wolfe's Descendants

1.
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John (George) Wolfe (17 Apr 1796–17 Nov 1860) m. Catherine Barb (25 Janury 1797–16 May 1875)
  1. 1. Israel Wolf 1838–1892 m. Sarah (Jane Miller) * 1835–1912 m. Phebe Keener 1838–
    1. 1. Cora (Bell Wolf) * 1872–1958 m. John (Louis) Provolt 1862–1940
      1. 1. John (L Provolt) * 1902–1978 m. Lucy (Blanch) Friley 1904–1978
        1. 1. Gladys (Lucille) Gibson 1922–1990
        2. 2. John (Lee Provolt Jr.) * 1923–1975
        3. 3. Frances (Marie) Provolt 1927–1995
        4. 4. Lauretta (Joyce) Provolt 1937–2014
        5. 5. Mary (Louisa) Provolt 1931–2023
        6. 6. Eleanor (Rose) Provolt 1934–1936
      2. 2. Charles (Ray) Provolt 1897–1940
      3. 3. Dora (Fay) Provolt 1892–1966
      4. 4. Bessie Provolt 1889–1977 m. William (Clint) Hundley 1876–1948
        1. 1. Velma (May) Hundley 1914–2009
        2. 2. Dorothy (E) Hundley 1920–1991
      5. 5. Florence Provolt 1899–1950
      6. 6. Fred Provolt 1905–1983
      7. 7. Roy (Loyd) Provolt 1887–1974 m. Mary (Louisa) White 1892–1944
        1. 1. Mary (Bessie) Provolt 1909–1989 m. Charles (Arthur) Morgan 1900–1983
      8. 8. Harry (B) Provolt 1893–
      9. 9. Pansy Provolt 1907–
    2. 2. John (A) Wolff 1860–
  2. 2. George (Isaac) Wolf 1822–1901
  3. 3. Mary (A) Wolfe 1828–
  4. 4. Catherine Wolfe 1833–1909 m. John Snider 1831–1913
  5. 5. Ann Wolfe 1830–1855
  6. 6. Elizabeth Wolfe 1826–1855 m. John (Calvin) Nicola 1830–1914
    1. 1. Harry (B) Nicola 1854–1854
    2. 2. Lydia (Ann) Nicola 1850–1923
    3. 3. Infant (Son) Nicola 1855–1855

John Wolfe's Timeline

6 Records

1796
17 Apr 1796
Birth of John George Wolfe in Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 34
John George Wolfe resided here in Preston, Virginia, USA
Preston, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 44
John George Wolfe resided here in Preston, Virginia, USA
Preston, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 54
John George Wolfe resided here in District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 64
John George Wolfe resided here in District 6, Tunnelton, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 6, Tunnelton, Preston, Virginia, USA
1860
17 Nov 1860
Age 64
Death of John George Wolfe in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1796
    Event Place: Willey, Monongalia County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 211; Family History Library
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: 969; Page: 366b
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Preston, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 199; Page: 31; Family History Library Film: 0029678

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Preston, Virginia; Roll: 572; Page: 214; Family History Library Film: 0029690

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 45, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: 969; Page: 366b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Tunnelton, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 211; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blaser, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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