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Margaret Caroline Post 1855–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1855

Birth Location: Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia

Death Date: 10 Aug 1929

Death Location: Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States

Father: George Jr

Mother: Sarah Boring

Spouse(s): John Thrash

Children(s): Amy Thrash, Vella Thrash, Floyd Thrash, Orval Thrash, Voyle Thrash, William Thrash

In 1855, Margaret Caroline Post entered the world in Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia, born to George Post Jr And Sarah Boring. In 1860, Margaret Caroline Post resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States. In 1870, Margaret Caroline Post resided in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States. Margaret Caroline Post married John William Thrash, and had children including Amy Anna Thrash, Floyd Alvin Thrash, Orval Thrash, Vella Ruth Thrash, Voyle Thrash, William Brown Thrash. Margaret Caroline Post passed away in 1929 in Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Margaret Caroline Post entered the world in Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia, born to George Post Jr And Sarah Boring.
  • In 1860, Margaret Caroline Post resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1870, Margaret Caroline Post resided in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States.
  • Margaret Caroline Post married John William Thrash, and had children including Amy Anna Thrash, Floyd Alvin Thrash, Orval Thrash, Vella Ruth Thrash, Voyle Thrash, William Brown Thrash.
  • Margaret Caroline Post passed away in 1929 in Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Jr
1797–1878
Birth Location: Isaac's Creek, Harrison, Virginia, USA
GJ
Sarah Boring
1814–1870
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

John Thrash
1864–1957
Birth Location: Barbour, West Virginia
JT

Children(s)

Amy Thrash
1891–1991
Birth Location: Copen Run, Braxton Co., WV., USA
AT
Vella Thrash
1885–1969
Birth Location: Braxton, West Virginia, United States
VT
Floyd Thrash
1888–1979
Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
FT
Orval Thrash
1894–1960
Birth Location: Marion, West Virginia, United States
OT
Voyle Thrash
1885–1885
Birth Location: Braxton, West Virginia, United States
VT
William Thrash
1898–1934
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
WT

Margaret Post's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Post
1855–1929
Birth Place: Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia
Parents
George Post Jr
1797–1878
Isaac's Creek, Harrison, Virginia, USA
Sarah Boring
1814–1870
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Post) Sr.
1770–1849
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Elizabeth Peterson
1773–1854
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Valentine (Pfostadecker)
1740–1800
Barbara Devlin
1751–1831
John Peterson
1729–1814
Eve Harper
1742–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Plostendecker Devlin
1730–
John Peterson
1706–1785
Sara Mohlerin
1711–1787
Philip Harper
1713–1798
Anna Kauffmann
1719–1752

Margaret Post's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (Caroline) Post (16 Aug 1855–10 Aug 1929) m. John (William) Thrash (20 Sep 1864–17 Oct 1957)
  1. 1. Amy (Anna) Thrash 1891–1991 m. Esta (Calvin) Wilson 1879–1940
    1. 1. Gertrude (Thrash) Wilson 1908–1993 m. John (Henry) Davis 1905–1960
      1. 1. Infant Davis 1928–1928
      2. 2. Amy (Margaret) Davis 1929–2015 m. Jesse (Ray) Stewart 1928–2003 m. James (Edward) Pearl 1926–2014
        1. 1. Sharon (Kay) Stewart 1950–2017
      3. 3. John (Henry Davis) Jr. 1927–2010 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Noshagya 1931–2021
      4. 4. Patricia (Ann) Davis 1931–2021 m. Raymond (Paul Jones) Sr. 1931–2015
      5. 5. Paul (Wayne Davis) Sr 1945–1993
    2. 2. Ernest (Lloyd Wilson) Sr. 1918–2011 m. Waneta (Maxine) McBee 1923–2012
      1. 1. William (Terry) Wilson 1946–1949
    3. 3. Esta (Calvin Wilson) Jr. 1911–1965 m. Virginia (Maxine) Davis 1915–1971
    4. 4. Margaret (Geraldine) Wilson 1912–1934
    5. 5. Loraine (Virginia) Wilson 1914–2009 m. Fred (Sanford) Straight 1908–1998
    6. 6. Jasper (William) Wilson 1912–1936
  2. 2. Vella (Ruth) Thrash 1885–1969 m. Coleman (Silas) Hawkins 1877–1914 m. Elbert (B) Howell 1878–1948
    1. 1. Ralph (William) Hawkins 1910–2008
    2. 2. Lester (William) Thrash 1907–1988
  3. 3. Floyd (Alvin) Thrash 1888–1979 m. Caroline (K) Merrill 1893–1981
    1. 1. Marion (Merrill) Thrash 1916–1987 m. Alberta (H) Williams 1917–
      1. 1. Baby Thrash 1949–1949
  4. 4. Orval Thrash 1894–1960 m. Ida (Alice) Wright 1897–1987
    1. 1. Lorraine (E) Thrash 1922–1979 m. Joe Demary 1921–2008
    2. 2. Maud (Amy) Thrash 1917–1999 m. Clyde (Edward) Hoult 1915–2003
      1. 1. Clyde (Edward Jr) Hoult 1940–1950
  5. 5. Voyle Thrash 1885–1885
  6. 6. William (Brown) Thrash 1898–1934 m. Hannah (Reva) Hissom 1902–1986
    1. 1. John (William) Thrash 1925–1994 m. June (P.) Elliot 1928–2009
    2. 2. Jackson (Calvin) Thrash 1928–2002
    3. 3. Margaret (Lorraine "Peg") Thrash 1929–2010 m. David (Milton) Schauffner 1926–1998 m. Lawrence (Tillman) Anglin 1922–2003
    4. 4. Betty (Marie) Thrash 1931–2001 m. Howard Barrett 1934–1972

Margaret Post's Timeline

9 Records

1855
16 Aug 1855
Birth of Margaret Caroline Post in Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia
Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia
1860
1860
Age 5
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Harrison, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 15
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 25
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Rivesville town, Marion, West Virginia
Rivesville town, Marion, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 55
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia
Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 65
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia
Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia
1927
1927
Age 72
Margaret Caroline Post resided here in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
1929
10 Aug 1929
Age 74
Death of Margaret Caroline Post in Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States
Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1855
    Event Place: Isaac Creek, Harrison Co, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1962; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 522.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 1404; Family History Film: 1255404; Page: 310C; Enumeration District: 116; Image: .
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 274A; Image: 554; Family History Library Film: 553187
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1764; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 61; FHL microfilm: 1241764.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: M653_1351; Page: 955; Image: 445; Family History Library Film: 805351
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1687; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0072; Image: 1066; FHL microfilm: 1375700.
    [10] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Roll: M653_1351; Page: 955; Image: 445; Family History Library Film: 805351

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 274A; Image: 554; Family History Library Film: 553187

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 1404; Family History Film: 1255404; Page: 310C; Enumeration District: 116; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rivesville town, Marion, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1764; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 61; FHL microfilm: 1241764.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1687; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0072; Image: 1066; FHL microfilm: 1375700.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1962; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 522.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Milford, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1688; Page: 274A; Image: 554; Family History Library Film: 553187

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1929
    Event Place: Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
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