Index (work in progress)

Arnold
9. Thomas (1649-1726)

• James 
• John 
• Thomas
• 8. Isaac Sr (1685-1757)
• Thomas (1710-1743)
• William (1721-1775)
• Benjamin 
• Sarah 
• Isabelle
• James
• Dinah
• Elizabeth
• Mary
• Jemimah 
• Susana
• Mark (1739)
• 7, Isaac Jr. (1708-1770)
• William 
• George
• Sarah
• Isaac III
• 6. James Sr. (1732-??)
• George (1765)
• Simon (1768)
• John (1770)
• 5. James Jr (1771-1828)
• Nancy (1800)
• James W. (1803)
• Matilda (1809)
• 4. Charles (1802-1881)

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Children of Charles (continuation) 

• 3a. Harriet (1842-1894)
• 3a. John (1843-1927)
• Charles Clinton (1868)
• Francis Marion (1871)
• Rhonda J (1875)
• John Pierson (1877-1955)
• Louisa (1880-1968)
• Arizona (1882)
• Hattie (1884)
• Roxie (1886)
• Bruce (1892)
• 3.   William (1848-??)
• Minnora (1871)
• Thomas Ward (1873-1947)
• Paulina (1875-1937)
• Matilda (1876)
• Lucretia (1879-1959)
• Charles W.
• Pruda J (1884)
• Burton (1890-1961)
• 2. Samuel Martin 
  
• 1.Eston Wyatt (1916-1976)
• 3a. James (1850-1893)
• Albert Clay (1873-1975)
• Julia Ann (1874)
• James Lawrence (1878)
• Dora B (1880)
• William Basil (1882-1945)
• Ursley Jane (1889-1987)
• Berman/Charles (1892)
• 3a. Nancy (1858-1921)
• 3a. George (1858-1918)
• Rhoda (1891)
• Edward C. (1892-1976)
• William Hershel (1895-1957)
• Janet Elizabeth (1897-1971)
• Maud Artimissa (1899)
• John Wesley (1901)
• 3a. Simon (1862-1951)
  
  • Charles Clinton (1889-1952)
  • Robert Price (1891-1973)
  • Leslie Clay (1893-1978)
  • Wood (1895-1946)
  • Losie G (1900-1929)
  • Nathan David (1905)
  • Everett Elzie (1908)
  • F. Opal (1911)
  • Amanda Geraldine (1914)

Brannon

4.  Sarah Jane (1831-??)

Davisson

6.  Obadiah Sr. (1720- bef 1800)

• Isaac (1746-1847)
• Daniel (1748-1819)
• Hezekiah (1750-1797)
• Nathaniel (1753-1778)
• Josiah (1758-1838)
• Elizabeth (1760-1779)
• Obadiah Jr (1762)
• 5.  Mary (1765-??)

Downey

4.  Alexander (1825-1908)

• Jeremiah (1847)
• Sarah Jane (1852)
• Thomas J
• Loverna Ellen (1855-1940)
• James B (1853-1939)
• Minnora (1862-1951)
• Eunice (1863)
• Ulysses Grant (1868-1939)
• 3.  Lydia (1873-1927)

Fulks

4.  Reuben (1847- bet 1880-1900)

• Nancy Jane 
• Moriah Alice
• 3.  Henry William (1872-??)
  • William Sherman
  • Walter
  • Dwight 
  • Joe
  • Tressie
  • Jerry
  • Raie
  • Emma
  • 2.  Nora (1895-1962)

Rollyson

4.  Isabel (1840-1979)

Siers
4.  Isaac Siers (1819-1900)

• Julia Ann (1841)
• Mary C (1843)
• Enoch (1845) 
• James M (1847-1937)
• 3s. Francena (1851-1944)
• 3s. Isaac Franklin (1842-1926)
  • William Harrison (1881)
  • Clay (1882)
  • Simon (1884)
  • Amy (1885)
  • Arminda (1887)
  • Matilda (1888)
  • Lucinda (1892)
  • Clarence Justice (1896)
  • John Earl (1898)
• John L. M. (1855)
• Amanda (1855)
• Charles (1858)
• William Martin (1862)
• Pauline (1861-1941)
• 3.  Sarah Angeline (1848-??)

3a. George Arnold (1858-1918)

George Arnold was the 9th child of Charles and Lucretia. He also had a twin sister who didn't survive infancy. They were born 30 May 1858 in Calhoun County. He married Lucinda Hall (b abt 1869), a daughter of Robert M. Hall and Sarah, sister to Elizabeth Jane Hall (wife of Simon Arnold.)

1900 census Calhoun County, George and Lucinda have had 6 children, 5 surviving. In the household is "brother in law" James E. Siers, along with nieces Flossie and Eva Siers.

1910 Census Lucinda has died. George with 5 children in the home. Maude A, is not found at home, but John Wesley was born in 1901.

George died June 1918 of tuberculosis.

Children of George and Lucinda

1. Rhoda b. 2 Mar 1890 m. George Washington Hoover Feb 1919
2. Edward C b. 29 Dec 1892 m. Martha L. Barr April 1926 d. 9 April 1976 in Summit County, Ohio
3. William Hershel b. 9 April 1895 d. 12 May 1957
4. Janet Elizabeth b* 2 June 1897 m. Hubert Haught 
5. Maud Artimissa 25 April 1899
6. John Wesley b. 11 July 1901 m Alice (Fulks) Lamb d. 26 Dec 1992

* There is a birth record for a daughter to George and Lucinda named Julia born 4 Jun 1897 in Eden, Calhoun County, and there is a request for a birth certificate for Janet; born 2 Jun 1897. I believe they are the same child and somewhere the dates were mixed up. It wasn't uncommon for the birth record to have a different, but similar name than what the child went by. Maybe the parents were misunderstood when the record was taken, or they changed their minds and didn't bother with the legality of changing the name. Whatever the case, it seems to happen more often in this time period than would now. The birth record for Julia states she was the 5th birth for Lucinda. This falls in line with the 1900 census record of 6 births, 5 surviving.

3a./3s James Arnold (1851-1893) and Francena Siers (1851-1944)

James Arnold is the son of Charles and Lucretia Arnold, he was born about 1851. He married Francena Siers, daughter of Isaac and Isabel Siers, and sister to Sarah Angeline. on Dec 2, 1872 in Braxton County, West Virginia. She was born May 7, 1851 in Braxton County.

The 1880 Census is the only census with the couple together. They are in Calhoun County, along with their 3 oldest children.

findagrave.com cites James death date as May 30, 1893 and his final resting place as Walnut Cemetery in Calhoun County. I am unable to find a death record for him other than this.

1900 census Francena is the head of household, she is living with 6 of her 7 surviving children. This census says she has birthed 9 children, and 7 are surviving. (But in the 1910 census the numbers are 10 children birthed and 6 surviving.) Julia has married and moved from her mothers home.

1910 census Francena has only 2 children still living with her,  I am unable to find records for Charlie/Berman after the 1900 census. I believe he may have been the child that has passed away. I don't believe she had another pregnancy, I think she may have in her advanced age, miscounted her births, but knew she only had 6 children alive now. Later this year, James will marry Susie King.

1920 census with James and Susie as the head of the household. Susie has had at least one daughter with James, Bonnie.

1930 census with Albert as the head of the household. His family consists of Lydia Boon, who he married in 1900. *Interesting side fact, Albert and Lydia initially applied for a marriage license in 1897, there is a license date, but no minister's return. They didn't get married. 3 years later, in 1900, they applied again and this time, were married. If you know why they didn't go through with it the first time, please comment. Family Lore is great to add to the information gathered.* And their children... Roy, Lacey and Charles

1940 census with James and Susie. This will be the last census we can find her in as she died in Jan of 1944 according to her death record.

Children of James and Francena

1. Albert C Sept 1873- Jan 28, 1975
2. Julia Ann b. 22 Dec 1874 Braxton County 
3. James Lawrence 9 April 1878- d. 3 April 1968
4. Dora b. 22 Sept 1880 Calhoun County- 2 March 1944 
5. William Basil b. Sept 1882 Calhoun County - d. 17 Nov 1945 Roane County  
6. Ursely Jane 26 March 1889 in Calhoun County - d. 1 Dec 1987 Alameda, California
7. Berman b. 4 Nov 1892 Calhoun County (Says "Berman" on the death record, but Charles O. on census records)

3a. Simon Arnold (1862-1951)

Simon Arnold was a brother to William Arnold, sons of Charles and Lucretia. He was born 12 May 1862 in Gilmer County, before the line was redrawn into Calhoun County. On April 29, 1888 he married the daughter of Robert and Sarah Hall, Elizabeth Jane in Calhoun County. Her sister, Lucinda married Simon's brother George. Simon and Elizabeth had at least 4 sons, and she died, before 1899. Simon remarries Nancy Jane Ellison, daughter of Nathan Ellison and widow to Manuel Ellison, in July of 1899.

In June of 1900, during the census, we find them in Washington District, Calhoun County, West Virginia. This record states that Nancy has given birth to 2 children and 2 are surviving. Losie is the first child born after the marriage to Simon, so she would be the second child. There is a birth record for an Edna Elleson in Calhoun County in 1895. But she is not in the home with her mother. (I believe she is living here with her maternal grandparents and answering to the name Stella.) Nancy and Simon are neighbors to Simon's sister and brother in law,  Nancy and Isaac Siers.

1910 Census Says that Nancy has given birth to 5 children and 5 are alive. There are 7 children in the house (the 2 youngest, Opal {1911} and Geraldine {1914} have not been born yet.) On the records for the 4 oldest boys (Charles, Robert, Leslie and Wood) they state their mother as "Jane Hall" (Elizabeth Jane.) That leaves 3 children in the home born to Nancy (Losie, Nathan, and Everett) plus the daughter she had with Manuel (who I can not find in this census record) gives us 4 children total. Who and where is this extra child? Is it an enumerator mistake?

1920 Census again, Nancy and Isaac are found as neighbors. They are still owning and operating a farm at this time. Opal and Geraldine are listed on this census.

1930 Census Living still in Calhoun County, with Everett, Opal, and Geraldine at home. Also in the home are 2 grandchildren, they are enumerated as Arnolds, but are Bailey children. They are children of Losie who died in 1929, most likely as a complication to childbirth, as if you look on the record, the line under hers is for a son, Bernard Jr. He was 3 months and 5 days old. Gladys and Chesley Bailey were raised by their grandparents after their mother's death.

1940 Census with the same children living in the home.

According to his death certificate, Simon died in December 1951, Nancy died in Nov 1958 in Wood County.


Children of Simon:

• with Elizabeth Jane Hall 

1. Charles Clinton b. 12 Sept 1889 m. Rose M. Weekly d. 26 May 1952
2. Robert Price b. 14 Sept 1891 m. Sadie Knotts
3. Leslie Clay b. Nov 1893 m. Orva Siers  d. 1978 
4. Wood b. 13 Sept 1895 d. 30 Oct 1973

• with Nancy Jane Ellison

1. Losie G b May 1900 - d. 6 Sept 1929
2. Nathan David b. 7 Mar 1905
3. Everett Elsie b. 26 Dec 1908
4. F. Opal b. 26 Jan 1911- d. March 1975
5. Amanda Geraldine b 12 Jan 1914

3a. Harriet Jane Arnold (1842-1894

Harriet is an older sister to William Arnold, the first daughter of Charles and Lucretia Arnold. She was born in 1842 according to her death certificate. Married Charles M. Siers (b. June 7, 1846), the son of Reuben Siers and Sarah Dane on November 16, 1870. And she died on 16 August 1894.

Since she died before the 1900 census, she is only found in the 1880 census as the wife of Charles Siers. At this time, she had given birth to 3 sons. (She is found in the 1870 census in her father's home.)

If we continue to follow Charles M, he marries again in March of 1895. And we find him with his new wife and their 3 year old son, along with older sons Josiah and Charles C, in the 1900 census.

Charles M. Siers died in August of 1924.

Children to Harriet (With Charles) before she passed

1. James E. b. about 1872
2. Reuben D. b. 15 Nov 1874
3. Josiah S.* b. 22 Sept 1877  *birth record says "Joseph S." but all other records say "Josiah"
4. Charles C. "Bud" b. 31 Aug 1882- 24 Oct 1932

3a./3s. Nancy Roanna Arnold (1856-1921) and Isaac Franklin Siers (1842-1926)

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Nancy Roanna Arnold is the daughter to Lucretia Nichols and Charles Arnold, a younger sister to William Arnold. Born 27 May 1856 in Calhoun County, Virginia. Like two of her siblings, she married a child of Isaac Siers. She married his son Isaac Franklin Siers, brother to Sarah Angeline Siers. They were married in Calhoun County, WV on May 22, 1880

Since the 1890 census was destroyed many years ago, the first census we could find them in is the 1900 Census, and they are living in the Washington District of Calhoun County. It states that Nancy has given birth to 9 children, and all 9 are surviving.

For some reason, they were not enumerated in 1910, in 1900 they are a neighbor to her brother and his second wife, Simon and Nancy J Arnold and family, in the 1920  Census, they are still neighbors to Simon and Nancy, but in the 1910, the household is skipped and the Westley's are the next home enumerated.

According to findagrave.com Nancy died in October of 1921, but I can not find a death record for it. Isaac died a widower in Braxton County in 1926.

Some of their children included:

1. William Harrison b 1881
2. Clay b. June 1882
3. Simon b. 1884
4. Amy b. Mar 1885
5. Arminda b. May 1887
6. Matildab. Jul 1888
7. Lucinda b. 1892
8. Clarence Justice b. 1896
9. John Earl b. 1898

9. Thomas Arnold (1649-1726)

Thomas Arnold, the son of unknown parentage, was born about 1649. He married Grace Doyle. She was the daughter of John Doyle and Mary, she was born about 1663 in Va. According to werelate.com Thomas married Grace around 1679. She died in 1732 in King George County. Thomas's estate was settled in May of 1726, also in King George County.

It is believed that he is one of the first Arnold's in Virginia, transplanted here around 1662. At this time, I can not with certainty say where he was born. I am unable to find a record of birth for him to even indicate if he was born here, in a new colony; or if he was actually born in a Mother Country, and traveled here at an early age. Many researchers believe Thomas had a brother named James, but I am unable to confirm. These are the records I can find....

Mention of his already established property line around 1677...

Ca 1677 – Henry Berry, 550 acs. Staff. Co. bet. Rappa. and Potomack Rivers; beg. at William Lippitt’s cor; to Symons’ oake; to ARNOLD’s; and adj. Mr. James Key; and his own land. (Note: Record unfinished), p. 616

Deed Book Mentions
1694...

Richmond County, Va

Deed Book 2, p 142 1 Mar 1694/5 THOMAS ARNOLD from Adam Woffendall, both of Richmond Co. (THOMAS’s wife not mentioned, just “& heirs”) Price 2000 lbs good tobacco. 100 acres on Rappahannock...Gengateaque swamp and next to Anthony Savage. 

1689...

Richmond County, Va

Deed Book 3, p 59 16 Jun 1689 THOMAS ARNOLD and wife GRACE of the County of Rappahannock to Henry Goring of the same county. Land lying and being in the County above and on the north side thereof “containing by acclimation 50 acres more or less and bounded as follows” Mentions Gintoteaque Creek. Acknowledged in Court of Rappahannock Co 4 Sep 1689, and recorded on the 19th. (See Essex Co Deed Book 8, p 61 above)

DEED BOOK 8, p 61 Dated: 3 June 1689. Recorded 4 July 1689 Grantee - Henry Going Grantor – THOMAS and GRACE (wife) ARNOLD Description: Both of Rappahannock County. Land in said county, approximately 50 acres beginning at oak on west side of Main branch of Ginateque Creek and run west to line of Prosser.

Deed Book 8, p 62 3 Sep 1689 Grantee – Joseph Beckley Grantor – GRACE ARNOLD Power of Attorney – GRACE ARNOLD, wife of THOMAS ARNOLD of St. Mary’s Parish in Rappahannock County appointed friend Joseph Buckley as Power of Attorney regarding “my thirds of tract of land sold until Henry Going according to deed of sale made by my husband and myself.”

Abstract of a Will or Administration 1726

Name – ARNOLD 

State – Virginia 

County – King George 

County Seat – King George 

22485(zip) 

Testator or Deceased – THOMAS ARNOLD (In the 77th year of his age.) 

Will Bk. A-1, pp. 39-40 

Occupation: (Blank) 

Date of death: (Blank) 

Date will signed: 27 Dec 1725 

Date estate entered into probate: 6 May 1726 

Date will was recorded: 6 May 1726 

Date of division and settlement: (Blank) 

Date of final settlement: (Blank) 

Executors or Administrators: Wife: GRACE ARNOLD 

Petitioners: (Blank) 

Witnesses: ISAAC ARNOLD, James White 

Bondsmen: (Blank) 

Heirs: Loving wife, GRACE ARNOLD – Part of plantation, so far as to ye place where William Harrison’s Path (touches) my cleared ground during her natural life. 

Son, James, to have Wife’s part of Plantation after her death. 

Youngest Son, John, to have whole remaining part of my land.

Children of Thomas and Grace:

1. Isaac Sr.
2. James m. Sarah (b 1681) Moved to Faquier Co.
3. John m. Margaret (b 1683) 
4. Thomas (b 1679)

AFAS
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8. Isaac Arnold Sr. (1685-1757)

Isaac Sr is the son of Thomas Arnold  and Grace (possibly Doyle). He was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia in about 1685 He married Margaret (AKA Mary) Goffe, daughter of Thomas Goffe in 1707. Most of the information found here was from AFAS Volume 7.

(Richmond County Cont’d) Deed Book 4, p 126 28 Feb 1708 Thomas Goffe of the Parish of St. Mary’s Richmond County, Planter to ISAAC ARNOLD of the same parish and county, Planter...in consideration of the marriage already had and solemnized between him the said ISAAC ARNOLD and Margaret, his now wife, daughter of the aforesaid Thomas Goff, and to continue the land in the blood of ISAAC ARNOLD and MARGARET...along the dividing line between John Willis, Jr. and Thomas Goffe...(creation of an entailed estate). 

There is a court record abstract that reads:

18 June 1723
ISAAC ARNOLD, witness.  Margaret Goffe Power of Attorney to William Beverly was proved by the oaths of ISAAC ARNOLD and John Goffe (no mention of relationship between Margaret and ARNOLD)

Volume 7 also describes Isaac as...

ISAAC ARNOLD was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia ca 1685, the last child of THOMAS and GRACE ARNOLD. He married in Richmond Co, VA, to MARGARET GOFFE in 1707. ISAAC is found in records indicating he was prominent in many County Councils and was Vestryman of the Hanover Parish Church for many years. He was appointed Church Warden in 1743. He made an effort once or twice to establish his land in his blood line by creating an “entail” on his land but in each case the heirs broke the agreement and sold the land after his death.

Deed Book 7, p 491 24 

Feb 1719, Recorded 6 Apr 1720 

Lease ISAAC ARNOLD of the Parish of Hanover, Richmond County, Planter to JAMES ARNOLD of the same parish, Planter...5 shillings...plantation whereon JAMES ARNOLD now lives and 100 acres to the same belonging lying in St. Mary’s parish, Richmond County...old field dividing this land from that of THOMAS ARNOLD...on Jogiteague. Release of 25 Feb 1719 for 3000 pounds of tobacco. 
(No wife of ISAAC ARNOLD signs, nor is her name given.) 
(Note: King George Deed Book 2, p 463 shows that on 11 Apr 1743, ISAAC ARNOLD Jr. was living on this plantation. AAH)

Isaac's will was written the 15th of September, 1757. He names his children and father in law.... 

Eldest son Isaac "all land whereon I formerly did live" land bounded of Capt. Joseph Murdock and land of Moses Pittman and others "and also given to the said Isaac my said son by Thomae Goff grandfather to the said Isaac Arnold and that the said Isaac Arnold and his heirs hold and enjoy the said land forever. Daughter - Dianah Wharton and Samuel Wharton her now husband (land on which she then lived from Duff’s Ordinary to King George Court House) Son - William; Son - Benjamin; Youngest son - Mark "was 18 years old the 26th day of July last"; Daughters: Sarah Moran; Isabell Rogers; Elizabeth; Mary; Jemima; Susanna, Wife Mary Date proved, probated and recorded -- 4 May 1758 (presented by Mary Arnold)

Mary's will, written March 4, 1775 

Daughter - Elizabeth "a lot of land lying on Maple Branch of adjoining the land of Mr. Francis Conway" Daughter - Jemimah and "her heirs forever a lot of land includig the land where Samuel Wharton now lives after the death of my daughter Dinah Wharton" Rest equally divided between my daughters Elizabeth and Jemimah except Jemimah is to pay Elizabeth 10 £. 1 shilling left to all the rest of the children. Signed by mark. Witnesses: Horatio Dade, Mary Dade, Elizabeth Alexander, Behethland Dade Date proved, probated and recorded - 1775.

Children of Isaac Sr:

1. Isaac Jr.
2. Thomas 1710-1743 m. Mary
3. William 1721-1775 m. Lydia Bell
4. Benjamin m Bathsheba Bell (sister of Lydia)
5. Sarah married a man named Moran
6. Isabelle married a man named Rogers
7. James married a woman named Sarah and moved to Faquier County, Va
8. Dinah m. Samuel Wharton
9. Elizabeth m William Boon
10. Mary 
11. Jemimah m John Clift and then William Arnold
12. Susana m Thomas Goode
13. Mark b. 6 Jul 1739

All information in this area was gained by public trees and AFAS

7. Isaac Arnold Jr (1708-1770)

Isaac Arnold Jr, son of Isaac Arnold Sr. and Margaret Goffe, was born in Richmond County, Va in 1708. Married Sarah Morton in 1730 in what had become King George County, Virginia. After his father passed away in 1757, he sold his land in King George County and bought land in Spotsylvania Co and lived out his life there. He died in 1770.

There are some historical record abstracts available, These are all found in AFAS, volumes noted.

Volume 7

Spots Deeds:Deed Book F, p 228

ISAAC (X) ARNOLD and SARAH his wife, late of King George Co. to WILLIAM ARNOLD of St. Geo. Parish, Spts Co. 100 acres in St. Geo. Parish, Spts Co. 4 July 

1763. (WILLIAM and ISAAC were brothers.)

His will:

“I, Isaac Arnold of Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia give daughter Sarah Steward 150 acres on north side of main road where son-in- law John Stewart lives in Spotsylvania County and one negro named York, together with all stock of every kind and what cash I now have in the house (better than 7 lbs.) The stock, household furniture and land I give to her and her heirs of her body lawfully begot and after death of said Sarah and my son-in-law John Steward, I give and bequeath to my grandson John Stewart his heirs forever. Item - To my son George remaining part of land south of main road 250 acres whereon I now live in Spotsylvania County, 2 negroes Charles and Toby with estate of every kind in King George County, and care of mother Sarah, to have sufficient maintenance from estate.” 

George Arnold, John Stewart II and Henry Pendleton were bonded for 1000 pounds to make inventory of Isaac Arnold’s estate on October 18, 1770. It was after Isaac II’s death that the entail placed on the King George County land in the name of James Arnold was broken through consent of James Arnold, his mother, Sarah, and his brother, George Arnold.

This information is available by searching the index on the Library of Virginia's Catalogs.

Known Children of Isaac (Jr) and Sarah::

1. James Sr. married and moved to Spotsylvania County, Va. then  Monongalia County
2. William married Ann moved to Spotsylavnia County, Va.
3. George married Sarah White and moved to Spotsylvania County Va.
4. Sarah married John Stewart 
5. Isaac III married Mary Porter

6. Obadiah Davisson (1720-before 1800)

Obadiah (Obediah) Davisson Sr. was born about 1720 in Wading River, Suffolk, New York to Josiah Davisson and Mary Skelton. Married a woman named Elizabeth in New Jersey where all his children were born. He migrated to Virginia with his wife and children, along with some of his brothers and their families in what is believed to be the late 1760's. At this time, information I have come by is from a collection of private trees, message board posts and historical books. Not much is to be known of Obadiah's daughters. I will continue my research; but at this time, I would share what I know. I will add more as I find it. Special attention must be paid, because Obadiah had a son named Obadiah Jr. And with records it can be easy to switch information or confuse one with the other.

This book on the History of Harrison County makes quite a few mentions of Obadiah. On page 22, it talks of the pioneers and where they settled. Daniel Davisson is Obadiah's brother, and the first to settle in Harrison County.

"...John Nutter located on the West Fork river near Clarksburg and Obadiah Davisson above him, near where the salt works was afterwards located, and Daniel Davisson where Clarksburg now stands.

These are the principal settlements made in Harrison County prior to  the year 1774."

Here is a 1787 land record for Harrison County (formerly Monongalia) for 380 acres in Obadiah Sr's name.

The Harrison County Genealogical Society has more information on Obadiah and his family. He is found on his father's page, as the author is a descendant of one of Obadiah's siblings. Here is what it says..

"...Most of the following was extracted or paraphrased from Russell Davisson’s book. Obediah [son of Josiah and Mary Skelton Davisson] settled on the West Fork River near the old Saltworks and eventually owned 3,054 acres on Davisson Run. His son, Nathaniel, was killed by Indians September 8, 1778, near the William’s farm at the mouth of Indian Run on Tenmile Creek, about a mile above Marshville. His body wasn’t found until six months later. He had been shot and scalped. 

PROPRIETOR OF CLARKSBURG

Another of Obediah’s son’s, Daniel, owned four hundred acres of land between Elk creek and the West Fork river where most of Clarksburg is now situated. His cabin was allegedly located on Chestnut Street between Pike and Main streets. This Daniel Davisson is known as the `proprietor’ of Clarksburg having donated land in Clarksburg for the original courthouse. He later built a large stone building on the northwest corner of Second and Main streets where he lived for many years. For a long time he kept an ordinary, a tavern or eating house serving food and drink. It was authorized by the county court held 18 Sep 1787. Russell Davisson’s grandfather told him that next to Daniel Davisson’s ordinary was a large livery where he also provided stalls, hay and oats for the horses of his customers. Much of his business was from those visiting the courthouse so he was quite the entrepreneur.

Major Davisson was one of the leading men of the county being at various times on a commission to locate a road, a surveyor of roads, a trustee for Randolph Academy and a delegate to the House of Burgesses in 1802-1803. He brought ‘civilization’ to Clarksburg by being awarded a contract for the erection of stocks, a whipping post and pillory at the court held on March 18, 1785. He was commander of Nutter’s Fort during the Revolutionary War. Daniel also donated the land for the old Hopewell Baptist Church and he and his wife, Prudence Izard Davisson, are buried in that burying ground, now the Daniel Davisson DAR Cemetery. This is located at the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets in Clarksburg. It is the earliest known record of the building of a church in the county."

Other mentions of Daniel can be found in the book of Harrison County's history, as can the story of Nathaniel.

I have seen his death recorded as 1786 and after 1806. But, as I have shown, he was alive in 1787 and here is the 1789 Tax List, that shows Obadiah in Harrison County. I haven't found a tax record for him in 1800, so I am inclined to believe he passed away sometime between 1790-1800. It has been close to impossible to find an online version of the Harrison County Will Book. So I can not be sure when he passed away.

Known children of Obediah Sr and Elizabeth:

1. Isaac (b. about 1746 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey and died 1847)
2. Daniel (b. about 1748 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey and died 1819)
3. Hezekiah (b about 1750 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey d 1797)
4. Nathaniel (b about 1753 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey d 1778)
5. Josiah (b about 1758 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey d 1838)
6. Elizabeth (b 1760 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey d 1795) 
7. Obadiah Jr. (b 1762 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey)
8. Mary (b 1765 in Millstone River, Princeton, New Jersey d before 1840 in Harrison County, Va)

5 James Arnold Jr. (1771-1828)

Digitized records of the Arnold family are scarce at this point. Most of the information going back from this point will be information I've gained through private family histories and the Arnold Family Association of the South, which is a periodical chronicling the Arnold families (Yes, I've read the WHOLE THING,) IF digitized records are available, I will continue to link.

James Jr was the son of James Arnold Sr, mother unknown. I am unsure at this point if he was born in King George County or Spotsylvania County, Virginia. or possibly Harrison county; but he was born about 1771.  I do know he moved to Harrison County and lived his life there, presumably dying there. He married Mary Davisson (born about 1765 in New Jersey), who is the daughter of Obadiah Davisson in Harrison County, Virginia on 13 January. 1791. 

I came across a tax list for Harrison County in 1801. We know that Charles was born in Harrison County in 1802, so it stands to reason that this is the home of James Jr and Mary. A bit more digging and I found him in these Land Records in Harrison County.

1810 census Harrison County, Va. shows Mary and James have 4 sons, 3 under 10, one between 16-26, and 4 daughters. Three under the age of 10, and one under 16.

1820 Census shows us James is still in Harrison County, and has quite the household. 3 male children under the age of 10; 2 males between the ages of 16-18; one male between the ages of 19 and 26, and a male over 45 (presumably James Jr.) There are also 5 females under the age of 16, with one woman aged between 26 and 45 (presumably Mary.) If we read a few lines down, there is another James Arnold listed, and I'm comfortable assuming that this is James W, the son of James Jr.

It is believed James Jr died before May 27, 1828. And in the 1830 Census, we find Mary living in the Eastern District of Harrison County. There are 5 children under 20 living at home. I do not know who these children are at this time, but I will try to find out.

I haven't been able to find records of either's death, other than mention of 1828 in the AFAS collection for James Jr.

Known children born to James and Mary:

1. Nancy (1800) married William Cookman in 1822 {This record is actually signed by Charles D. Arnold, her brother and the direct line from Eston}
2. Charles D.
3. James W (1803) m Anna Nichols (daughter of Levi and Margaret Nichols)
4. Matilda (1809) married John Butcher. 1828 Harrison County

6. James Arnold Sr. (1732-??)

James Sr. was born about 1732 to Isaac Jr and Sarah Arnold, in most likely King George County, Virginia. Unfortunately I can not find a marriage record for him, so his wife is unknown. Some suggest that James Sr married a woman named Sarah.  But, there were at least 3 sons named James in each generation during this time period. (Half of which married a woman named Sarah)

I have found a book (pg 35) transcribing the 1782 Census that lists a household for a James Arnold in Monongalia County. (This county is restructured many times, and is the mother county of Harrison.) In the home is only 2 people. I believe it is James Sr and possibly James Jr.

1789 Tax List with James still in Harrison County.

There isn't much in the way of records for James Sr. I don't even have a time period for his death, but I am guessing it was in Harrison County.

The known children to James (Sr)

1. George (1765) married Elizabeth Roanna Prunty in Harrison County, 1789. 
2. Simon (1768-1854) married Prudence Webb in 1805; Harrison County. 
3. John (1770-1811) married Jemimah Jackson Harrison County, 1792 
4. James (Jr) (1771) 

5. George Sandal (??-??)

George married Elizabeth Reip around 1827. Elizabeth was born 12 May 1810 and died May 1881. She was the daughter of Peter Reip and Barbara Olinger. At this time there is limited knowledge of George Sandal. There have been many different spellings of the name, and I think that is a contributing factor.

Known children of George and Elizabeth

1. Sarah Elizabeth (1828-1920) 

5. Levin Nicholas (??-Before 1850)

Levin Nicholas, also found as Levi Nichols and combinations of the two,
Married Margaret Mace, daughter of John Mace on November 4, 1800 in Randolph County.

In the 1801 Tax Lists, they are living in Kanawha County

Children of Levin and Margaret:

1. Rebecca (1793-1859) married Daniel McCune
2. Anna (1802- abt 1850) married James Arnold, son of James (Jr) and Mary Arnold
3. Jeremiah (1809) It appears that Jeremiah may have been a Confederate Soldier in the Civil War, will further research at a later date.
4. Elizabeth (1811)
5. Lucretia 

4. Alexander Downey (1825-1908)

Alexander was born in April of 1825 in Monongalia County, Virginia. Unfortunately, records are slim and I can not find a birth or marriage record for him or Sarah Jane Brannon, his wife. She was born about 1831 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Little information is found about Sarah, she only shows up in census records and the records of her children. I have found other genealogical information for her parents, this specific tree seems to have relevant supporting facts, But at this time I have not personally checked the facts. No records as of yet to tell me who Alexander's parents are, or where they are from. But the Downey surname is typically Irish.

The 1850 census is the first census we find them in. They are in the 17th District of Gilmer County, Virginia. They have one child.

In scouring land records, I've found Alexander receiving land in Gilmer County. The first in 1853 and the second in 1854.

The 1860 census gives us much more information, this enumerator even took down the counties the individuals of the family were born in. Now we find them in Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County.

The 1870 Census they are in Washington District, Calhoun County West Virginia

The 1880 census they are in Center, Calhoun, WV

1900 census Alexander is shown as a widow and it shows his father was born in Maryland, and his mother was born in Pennsylvania. He is found in Calhoun County still, and his youngest son is living at home, with his wife and children.

His death record has little information other than what can be surmised. He was born about 1824 and died in 1908 in Calhoun County, West Virginia.

Children to Alexander and Sarah Jane:

1. Jeremiah M. Born May 29, 1847 and died in Clay County in 1920. His death record states his mother's maiden name.
2. Sarah Jane married J. W. Jarvis in 1875 she was 23, this puts her birth year around 1852.
3. Thomas J 
4. Loverna Ellen married a Reip and her death record states she was born on or about May 14, 1855 in Calhoun County and died October 1, 1940 in Calhoun County.
5. James B.: According to his death certificate, he was born July 23, 1853 and died Nov 29, 1939.
6. Minnorah  marriage record  married A Rollyson, son of Jack Rollyson in 1881. Death Record says she was born 6 Aug 1862 and died 19 October 1951
7. Eunice Marriage record indicates she was born about 1863. Married J. Spencer Meadows
8. Ulysses Grant Born May 2, 1868 died November 26, 1939 in Calhoun County information found on his death certificate. Married Emma Meadows.
9. Lydia 

4. Reuben Fulks (1847-between 1880-1900)

Reuben Fulks was born approximately 1847. He was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. (To request a full record of Reuben's service, follow these steps and use this information.) He was in the 36th Battalion of the Virginia Calvary Company B. When he returned from the War, he was but 18 years old.

Rumor is that Reuben was the second husband to Sarah Elizabeth. But it is rumor that is supported by evidence. At the time of their marriage, in 1865, Sarah Hamrick was already 35, and in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy; the marital status column has been left blank. The only real information that has been gleaned from this record is that Sarah's parents were named George and Sarah (last name not present) and Reuben's mother is named Hannah.

The first census Reuben and Sarah appear together is the 1870 Census, which gives us even more evidence to support the second husband theory. Listed in the home under the last name Fulks, are children who are impossible ages for the union. In 1870, Reuben is listed as age 23, and the oldest child in the home is 15 years old. There are 3 children in the home that are commonly believed to be the children of Reuben.* They resided in Washington, Braxton County.

In the 1880 census they are still in Braxton County, and only the three youngest children are living in the home.

In the 1900 census, we find Sarah living in her daughter Moriah's home. No record of Reuben anywhere.

In 1920, Sarah Elizabeth passed away.According to her death record, her mother's last name was Reip and her father's Sandal and she was born in Pennsylvania.

Other records to support the second marriage theory: Sarah and Benjamin's marriage record for 1846 in Braxton County (gives her maiden name as Sando.) 1850 Census and 1860 Census Records. There were at least 6 children born to Benjamin and Sarah Elizabeth (Sandal):

• Peter born 1848 marriage record
• George born about 1850 death record
• Elizabeth 1854
• David R 1858
• Rebecca Agnes 1860 
• Jefferson 1861

The children of Reuben Fulks and Sarah Elizabeth Hamrick (Sandal):

1. *Nancy Jane birth record 1865 Braxton County (Due to the timing of this birth, contrary to the information given on the birth record, I don't know if this is actually Reuben's daughter, or the daughter of Benjamin Hamrick. Sarah and Reuben were married in July of 1865 and Nancy Jane was born in August of 1865. For the purposes of records and this genealogy, I will include her as a child of Reuben. Once a death date for Benjamin is come across, I will have a clearer picture of the situation.)
2. Moriah Alice birth record 1867 Braxton County. Married Willis T. Long in 1884, Braxton County.
3. Henry William Fulks.

3. Henry William Fulks (1872-??)

Henry William Fulks, also known as William Henry, was born to Reuben Fulks and Sarah on June 7, 1871, in Strangecreek, Braxton County (according to his death certificate)

m. Lydia Downey August 4, 1892 in Calhoun County according to the marriage record I found here. The information provided states Lydia's parents are Alexander J. Downey and Sarah Jane Brannon. Her birth happened in May of 1873.

In the 1900 census, they are found in Otter, Clay, West Virginia. According to this record Lydia has born 4 children, only 3 surviving. At this time, W. H. is a Teamster.

1910 Census shows 3 more surviving children for a total of 6 living /7 total. It also shows that Henry's father has probably passed at this time, because his mother Sarah is living with him.

We find them in Calhoun County in 1920, living in the home of their oldest son, Sherman, who is unmarried. It appears Henry and Lydia have had 2 more daughters at this time.

Lydia died in 1927, Roane County, according to her death certificate, she died of accidental burns.

Birch District, Braxton County is where we find them in the 1930 census. Henry is a farmer, as is Joe.

In the 1940 census we find Henry living in the home of his second son, Dwight.

Children:

1. William Sherman Birth Record 14 October 1893 in Lower District Braxton County married Mamie Jackson Dec 1927 Calhoun County 
2. Walter Born about March 1898 died at 7 mos old on November 5, 1898 Braxton County.
3. Dwight Birth about December 1899 (census record) Married Myrtle Howard on the 18th of November 1934 in Calhoun County the marriage record states her parents are Wm & Cleo Howard. 
4. Nora
5. Joe born about 1902 married Alice Lamb Calhoun County 1930 in July
6. Tressie Birth about 1905
7. Jerry birth 22 Jun 1909 in Stinson, Calhoun County.
8. Raie (daughter) birth record states born in Clay County on Feb 2, 1915 
9. Emma Birth about 1918 married Vala Forest Starcher

4. Isaac Siers (1818-1900)

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Isaac is the son of James Siers and Francena in Monroe County, he was born about 1818

m. Isabel Rollyson bef 1840*
m. Laverna Santy in 1879

*This is the only marriage producing issue

Isaac is buried here, in Braxton County. According to this information he was born in 1818 and died in 1900. The 1900 census Isaac shows up in was recorded on June 2, 1900. This indicates he died later in the year.

In the 1840 Census record for Union, Monroe, Virginia, Isaac has 1 other person living in the house, a woman aged over 20 and under 30. This is presumably Isabel.

According to Land Grant records, in the 1850's, Isaac received about 150 acres in Braxton County from 2 grants. The first, in 1850 was a parcel of 70 acres. The second, a few years later in '53 was 80 acres. So, for the 1850 census, we know we will find him, Isabel and the 5 oldest children in Braxton County. The youngest, Susan, is what I believe in an enumerator error, and that this is in truth Sarah Angeline, wife to William Arnold.

1860 census shows us the names of 5 more children, for a total of 9 children in the home, 10 borne to the couple. At this time, Julia Ann has been married and moved out. Susan is now listed as Sarah A. They are still in Braxton County.

1870 Census  The most distinct change you'd notice in this census is they are now listed in West Virginia instead of Virginia. Sarah being the eldest child left in the home, and 2 more children in the family, brings the total to 8 in the home, 12 total.

Isabel passed away between 1870 and 1879. A marriage record for a 60 year old widowed Isaac Siers of Monroe Co, married a 26 year old divorced Laverna Santy on the 27 of March 1879 in Calhoun County, WV.

1880 Census shows his second wife has a daughter from her previous marriage, Rosa Lee. She is 8 years old, and at this time not included in this work. Isaac has 4 biological children still in the home, and they are still living in Braxton County, West Virginia

Isaac and Laverna are found in the 1900 census living in Otter, Clay County. It's just the two of them.

Children to Isaac and Isabel (Rollyson)

1. Julia Ann 1841 m. Thomas Jarvis Jr in Braxton County, on April 20, 1860. This record says she was a single girl of 19, born in Monroe County, and he was a 35 year old widower born in Harrison County, Va.
2. Mary C 1843
3. Enoch 1845
4. James M according to his death certificate he was born in Braxton Co on March 6, 1847. He married Betty Carpenter and passed in Nicholas Co, on July 27, 1937
5. Sarah Angeline
6. Francena
7. Isaac Franklin 
8. Twins: John LM born 21 August 1855 in Braxton County, WVa
9. Twins: Amanda Married a P. A. Cunningham in 1889 in Clay County 
10. Charles W born July 15, 1858 in Little Kanawha Waters, Braxton Co.
11. William Martin born October 15, 1865 in Braxton Co. Buried here in Clay County.
12. Pauline born in Elmira (according to her death record) on 4 June 1861 and passed away a widow on June 13 1941 in Otter, Clay

3a. John Arnold (1844-1927)

John is a brother to William Arnold, sons of Charles Arnold and Lucretia Nichols. He was born the 28 of Sept 1843 in Kanawha County. He married Dianna Hardaway in Calhoun County in 1866.

1870 census John and Dianna living in Calhoun County with oldest son, Charles and an 8 year old boy, Francis Santy (relationship at this time is unknown).

1880 census Calhoun County, house full of children.

1900 census The West Side of Washington District, Calhoun County

1910 Census John and Dianna living in Calhoun County with youngest daughter Arizona.

1920 census head of household, widowed, Francis and his wife Alice and their children living with him.

A transcription of Hardesty's Calhoun County History

JOHN ARNOLD

     John Arnold was born September 28, 1843, in that part of Kanawha County, Virginia, which is now included in Calhoun County, West Virginia. His home has, therefore, always been in the locality in which he now resides, and his parents, Charles D. and Lucretia (Nichols) Arnold, were residents here before Calhoun was organized, and he may be reckoned among the pioneers of this section of country.

     The wife of John Arnold was a daughter of George W., and Barbara (Jarvis) Hardway, named Diana, and her birth was on the 10th of February, 1849, also in Kanawha County. Her father died November 27, 1882.

     John Arnold and Diana Hardway were wedded in Calhoun County, July 25, 1866, and their children are six living and one deceased: Charles C., born March 3, 1868, Francis Marion, November 14, 1871; a son not named born February 20, 1873, died March 3, 1873; Rhoda J., September 3, 1875; John P., September 26, 1877; Louisa, December 28, 1880; Arizona, September 27, 1882. 

     John Arnold served three years in Company E., 14th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate army, and was in a number of engagements. He was held a prisoner one year. His occupation is farming, and his address is Eden, Calhoun County, West Virginia.

Children to John and Diana

1. Charles Clinton b. March 3, 1868
2. Francis Marion b. November 14, 1871 
3. Son not named b. February 20, 1873- d March 3, 1873 
4. Rhonda J. b. September 3, 1875
5. John Pierson b. September 26, 1877- d. 1955
6. Louisa b. December 28, 1880
7. Arizona b. September 27, 1882
8. Roxie b. abt 1886
9. Hattie b. abt 1884
10. Bruce b. 10 Aug 1892

4. Charles D. Arnold (1802-1881)

Charles D. Arnold was the son of James Arnold Jr and Mary Davisson. He was born in Harrison County, Va in about 1802. He married Lucretia Nichols in 1840. The record shows they were married in Kanawha County. She was the daughter of Levin and Margaret Nichols.

I believe James Sr. died around 1828, and in the 1830 census, we can find James W, - Charles's brother as the head of household for a home with only 3 men aged 26-45 in Kanawha County. It is my belief that this is a home of brothers. James, Charles and a younger brother living together. We know that Anna and Lucretia were from Kanawha County, it stands to reason they all lived there at one point.

1840 census Shows Charles living in a home with one female between the ages of 15-20, one male child under the age of 5 and one male (himself) aged between 30-40 in Kanawha County, Virginia.

The 1850 US Census records show the family living in Gilmer County. They now have 5 children between the ages of 10-2 years old. Also living with them is a Margaret Nichols, Lucretia's mother.

In the 1860 census they are living in Calhoun County. Margaret is still residing with them and although they now have 3 more children, only 7 are living at home. This census also lists the counties everyone in the household was born in. It says that Charles was born in Harrison County, and Lucretia born in Wood. Harriet and John are listed born in Kanawah County. William, Solomon and James born in Gilmer County. Nancy and George in Calhoun.

1870 living in Calhoun County, 6 children living in the home. Margaret Nichols no longer there.

The 1880 census will be the last census we can locate them in. The two youngest boys are still living at home with their parents in Calhoun County.

I know it appears as if the family moved quite a bit during this time span. But the truth is, they might not have moved at all. The county of Kanawah was created out of parts of Greenbriar and Montgomery Counties in 1789. In 1845, the lines of Lewis and Kanawah counties were redrawn to create Gilmer County. In a few short years they redraw the lines of Gilmer County again, to create Calhoun County out of half of it.  So, they may have just owned a plot of land that was included in those county changes.

I have read that Charles died in a buggy accident in 1881 in Calhoun County. But I have not found a record of that. I have not found record of Lucretia's death or burial either at this time. A probable death record for Lucretia has shown up, but it is unclear if this is her.

Children of Charles and Lucretia:

1. Harrison birth about 1840. And died in October of 1855. In his death record he is named Harmon (age 15), and has died within days of his baby brother Lemuel, who is only 3 (shown next line down)
2. Harriet
3. John
4. William*
5. Solomon birth about 1848. I can not find records at this time past the 1860 census, in which he was living at home with his parents.
6. James
7. Lemuel Born August 22, 1853 in Gilmer County. d. 1855
8. Nancy Roanna 
9. George
10. Stillborn Girl, twin to George
11. Simon

3. William Arnold (1848- Unk)

William Thomas Arnold was the son of Charles D. Arnold and Lucretia Nichols. He was born about 1848 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. He married Sarah Angeline Siers in Braxton County as states the marriage record on file.

Sarah Angeline was the daughter of Isaac Siers and Isabel Rollyson. Sarah Angeline can be found in her father's home in Braxton County before marrying William in 1870, and according to census records, was born after August 24 and before September 21, 1848. 

The first census record William and Sarah Angeline are found in together is the 1880 US Census record for Clay County in the Otter District. In this record, we are shown they have 5 Children at this time. William is a farmer.

In the 1900 Census Records for Clay County, Otter District, we are shown William is still listed as a farmer, and he owns his farm free of any mortgage. This record also gives us some birth months and years to work from with the family. William is listed as born in December 1845 and Sarah as May 1849. 

Moving into 1910, the family is still pretty settled in Otter District. The two youngest boys  being the only children still at home. Samuel is already a teacher in public school and Burton is a farm laborer. 

William and Sarah Angeline had 9 children. Thus far, I have found and confirmed these as siblings to Samuel Martin:

• Minnora born 25 Sept 1871 in Clay County. Married Charles Dexter Jones in Clay County 1895.
• Thomas Ward born 11 March 1873 in Clay county. Married Margaret Lyons on July 20, 1905 in Clay County. He died a widow on Jan 1, 1947 in Clay County, West Virginia He is buried in Arnold Cemetery.
• Paulina born in Clay County, WV March 3, 1875. She married J. W. Tucker in April of 1895 in Clay County. She passed away in 1937 in Nebo.
• Matilda born about 1876. 
• Lucretia married William A Jarvis, and died in 1959 in Roane County. Here is her death certificate 
• Charles W married Blanche Grogg on 2 Oct 1906 according to marriage records in Clay County. They and some of their children are buried in Arnold Cemetery in Clay County.
• Pruda J birth record 6 August 1884
• Burton birth record 6 June 1890 Marriage records state he married Miss Alma Hall in Braxton County Died in Kanawah County. According to his death certificate, he was a retired carpenter.

I believe William and Sarah Angeline are both buried here in the Arnold Cemetery located in Clay County, West Virginia. The dates are unknown for these two markers, so I can not with full authority say that this is the William and Angeline we are looking for. I can not find any records fitting our couple after the 1910 census. It appears between 1910-1920 they passed away.

1. Eston Wyatt Arnold (1916-1976)

Eston Wyatt Arnold was the son of Samuel Martin and Nora Fulks. He was born in Otter District, Clay County, West Virginia on the 20th of June, 1916. A birth record for him is unavailable at this time. He is found in his father's house in the 1920, 1930, and 1940 US Census collections.They resided in Clay County.

In 1946 he married Opal Kathyrn Greathouse in Summit County, Ohio. It was the 9th of March, Opal was the daughter of Thomas Greathouse and Nettie Jarvis. She was born in Boyd County, Ky on the 13th of December 1919.

Not much is known of Eston's life. He has a military career, an at the time of composition, his military records have not been received. Once a full account has been rendered, the addition will be added. There was at least one child born to this union, who is alive.

There was a disconnect in the marriage, because Opal married again on October 10, 1959 to Holton Vere Weaver. Holton passed away in 1974. She died on March 21 1998 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. And is buried in Sand Ridge Cemetery in Calhoun County, West Virginia, along with Holton.

Records of Eston's death in Massillon, Ohio (1976) provide a proper birth date. Here he is found in the SSDI, and here is his Death certificate. Eston is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton, Stark County, Ohio

2. Samuel Martin Arnold (1887--1952)

Samuel Martin was born in Floe, Clay County, West Virginia on June 20, 1887, or so says his birth certificate. His parents are William Arnold and Sarah Angeline Siers. At the time of his birth, Samuel's parents were in their 40's. He was one of 8 children. His father was a carpenter and a farmer.According to this record he was born in Wallnut, West Virginia and Angeline was born in Elmira.

He married Nora Fulks on January 8, 1911, in the home of her father in Clay County, West Virginia. She was born November 9, 1895 in Lower District, Braxton County, West Virginia. Her father's name was Henry William Fulks, and her mother was Lydia Downey.

They are found in the 1920 US Census Samuel and Nora are living in Otter, Clay, West Virginia. At this time his profession is a teacher and they have two children. Wilma M and Eston W.

There are four children in the 1930 Census Wilma, Eston, Darius and Esculine ("Tootsie") Samuel is still a Teacher, and in this record it specifies he works in a public school.

Samuel is no longer a teacher when we find him in the 1940 Census Records, he now lists his profession as a Farmer. Also listed as holding careers in farming are both sons, who are still at home. "Tootsie" is listed as a Housekeeper, as is Nora. The only one not living at home at this time is Wilma, Who had been married in 1931, to Vere Witt.

No more information can be found for Tootsie at this time. Darius married at least once, in 1956 to Minnie Knight in Roane County. But an earlier record  indicates he may have been married 11 years before in Calhoun County.

In 1962 a widowed Nora passed away in Roane County, West Virginia. She was laid to rest in Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery Samuel had already passed away on Feburary 7, 1952. He was buried in a small (13 plot) cemetery in Clay County, known as Arnold Cemetery.