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     Alvin LaClede McMullen was born on 29 May 1917 at Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Roma Freer McMullen and Elsie May Smith.¹ Alvin LaClede McMullen graduated at Buchtel College, University of Akron, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, on 13 June 1939 with a BS in Chemistry. He married Phyllis May VanZandt, daughter of Willard Nicholas VanZandt and Florence Mildred Palmer, on 25 December 1939 at Stow, Summit County, Ohio. Alvin LaClede McMullen was a rubber chemist and later in his career he held several executive positions eventually retiring as President of the Mansfield-Denman General Tire Company. He died on 28 October 2003 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, at age 86. His body was cremated and he was buried on 17 June 2005 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.³

     Jean Ellen VanZandt was born on 7 April 1922 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Willard Nicholas VanZandt and Florence Mildred Palmer. Jean Ellen VanZandt died on 15 May 1922 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Died at 2 months old. She was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.²

     Betty Marie VanZandt was born on 10 January 1919 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Willard Nicholas VanZandt and Florence Mildred Palmer. Betty Marie VanZandt died on 19 January 1919 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.¹

     Mildred May McMullen was born on 12 November 1911 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Roma Freer McMullen and Elsie May Smith.¹ Mildred May McMullen married John Richard Jeffries, son of Harry W. Jeffries and Sarah Hudson, in June 1934 at Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio.² Mildred May McMullen died on 10 January 2002 at Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, at age 90.³ She was buried at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Cemetery, Englewood, Sarasota County, Florida.^3,4 Her obituary read, "Mildred May Jeffries, 90, Madison, Ala., formerly of Port Charlotte and Sarasota, died Jan. 10, 2002. She was born Nov. 12, 1911, in Akron, Ohio and came to Sarasota in 1980 from Akron. She came to Port Charlotte in 1986. She was a bookkeeper and private secretary at Palmer Match Co. in Akron for 10 years. She was head bookkeeper and secretary for Excelsior Marking Products Co. for more than 23 years in Stow, Ohio. She was a member of Kenmore Church of Christ and Order of the Eastern Star Jeanette Chapter No. 212 in Barberton, Ohio, and the Portage Lakes Chapter in Akron. Survivors include a son, Carl R. of Ardmore, Ala; a brother, Alvin McMullen of Rock Hill, N.C; and two grandchildren. A service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel. Entombment will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Cemetery."³

     Phyllis May VanZandt was born on 18 January 1921 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Willard Nicholas VanZandt and Florence Mildred Palmer.² Phyllis May VanZandt married Alvin LaClede McMullen, son of Roma Freer McMullen and Elsie May Smith, on 25 December 1939 at Stow, Summit County, Ohio. Phyllis May VanZandt died on 22 May 2005 at Westminister Rehabilitation Center, Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, at age 84. Her body was cremated and she was buried on 17 June 2005 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.³

     Roma Freer McMullen was born on 8 February 1888 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Jackson McMullen and Flora Ann Miller.^3,4,1 Roma Freer McMullen married Elsie May Smith, daughter of George Francis Smith and Lucinda Jane Carpenter, on 25 December 1910 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio.¹ Roma Freer McMullen and Elsie were both members of the Ku Klux Klan in the '20s.² He died on 28 May 1945 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 57.^1,2 He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.⁵

     Elsie May Smith was born on 17 August 1889 at Murray City, Hocking County, Ohio. Her birth is shown as a different county from her sister and brother. Their home sat on the county line so that Gena and George were born in one bedroom in Athens county and Elsie was born in the other bedroom in Hocking county.¹ She was the daughter of George Francis Smith and Lucinda Jane Carpenter.^2,3 Elsie May Smith married Roma Freer McMullen, son of Andrew Jackson McMullen and Flora Ann Miller, on 25 December 1910 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio.⁴ Elsie May Smith and Roma were both members of the Ku Klux Klan in the '20s.¹ She died on 4 February 1989 at Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, at age 99.^4,1 She was buried on 9 February 1989 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.^1,5 Her obituary read, "Elsie mcMullen, 99, passed away Feb. 4 in Sarasota, Fl. She was born in Nelsonville, Ohio. Moved to Akron when a young girl. She and her husband, Roma F. McMullen, who predeeded her in death, operated a neighborhood grocery store for several years in Kenmore area. She is a member of Kenmore Church of Christ. Survivors include daughter, Mildred Jeffries of Port Charlotte, Fl., son, Alvin L. McMullen of Kilworthy, Ont., Canada, grandchildren Alan McMullen of Tottenham, Ont., Canada, Norman McMullen of Indonesia, Penny McNees and Major Carl Jeffries of Alabama and nine great grandchildren. Services at Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Feb. 9, 1989, time 3:00 P.M."

     Willard Nicholas VanZandt was born on 22 August 1895 at Point Marion, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of William Lewis VanZandt and Emaline Mizner.^3,2 Willard Nicholas VanZandt married first Florence Mildred Palmer, daughter of John Lawrence Palmer and Ollie Alvina Manning, on 5 March 1917 at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Willard Nicholas VanZandt and Florence Mildred Palmer were divorced on 25 March 1932.² Willard Nicholas VanZandt married second Gladys Isabelle Sands, daughter of Chester Sands and Emma Porter, on 29 August 1934 at Springboro, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.² Willard Nicholas VanZandt and Gladys Isabelle Sands were divorced at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Willard Nicholas VanZandt married third Elizabeth Florence "Betty" Peck, daughter of Edward Mortimer Peck and Luella Phelps. Willard Nicholas VanZandt died on 12 August 1964 at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, at age 68. His obituary read, "William VanZandt, an electrical and refrigeration man, died today at a nursing home. He was 69. A member of the Arizona Fliers Club, Mr. VanZandt learned to fly when he was 55. He came here 14 years ago from Jackson, Mich., and lived at 3434 E. Valencia Ave. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis McMullen of Cooksville, Ont; three grandchildren, and four sisters who live in the East. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Adair Chapel. Burial will be at Grantwood Memorial Park." He was buried at Grantwood Memorial Park (now East Lawn Palms Cemetery), Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; Grantwood Memorial Park is at 3467 East Speedway. Willard is buried in lot 5&6, section H, block 2. In 2005 the cemetery was named East Lawn Palms Cemetery.⁶

     Florence Mildred Palmer was born on 30 July 1899 at Spring Creek, Warren County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Lawrence Palmer and Ollie Alvina Manning.^2,3,4 Florence Mildred Palmer married first Willard Nicholas VanZandt, son of William Lewis VanZandt and Emaline Mizner, on 5 March 1917 at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.^5,6 Florence Mildred Palmer and Willard Nicholas VanZandt were divorced on 25 March 1932.⁷ Florence Mildred Palmer married second Guy Franklin Stentz, son of James Franklin Stentz and Etta Emma Myers, on 9 November 1933 at Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia. Florence Mildred Palmer died on 13 September 1990 at Jackson Medical Care Facility, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 91. Her obituary read, "Stentz, Florence P. -- Of Jackson, passed away Thursday, September 13, 1990 at Jackson Medical Care Facility, aged 91 years. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis McMullen of Canada, formerly of Jackson; three grand-children, Penny McNees of Alabama, Alan McMullen of Canada, Norman McMullen of Sumatra; seven great-grand-children; one sister, Ethel Smith; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stentz was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. At her request Mrs. Stentz has been cremated. There is no visitation or services planned." She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.⁸

     Andrew Jackson McMullen was born on 11 July 1858 at Wirt County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Matthew McMullen and Sarah Greathouse.¹ Andrew Jackson McMullen married first Flora Ann Miller, daughter of Anderson "Purdy Anderson" Miller and Mary McKown, on 6 May 1883 at Millerville Church, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^3,4 Andrew Jackson McMullen married second Olive Belle Alvis, daughter of David Russell E. Alvis and Julia Ann Jane Cunningham, on 31 August 1901 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^5,1,4 Andrew Jackson McMullen died on 3 April 1918 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 59.^1,2 He was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.²

     Flora Ann Miller was born on 30 May 1868 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Anderson "Purdy Anderson" Miller and Mary McKown.² Flora Ann Miller married Andrew Jackson McMullen, son of Matthew McMullen and Sarah Greathouse, on 6 May 1883 at Millerville Church, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^3,4 Flora Ann Miller died in 1900 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.⁵ She died from typhoid fever. She was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.⁵

     George Francis Smith was born on 10 November 1868 at Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Smith and Sarah E. Cawthorn.^3,1,2 George Francis Smith married Lucinda Jane Carpenter, daughter of James W. Ratcliff Carpenter and Lucinda Jane Hunter, circa 1888.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 270-14-2336 at Ohio. George Francis Smith died on 20 February 1940 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 71.⁶ He was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.^6,7

     Lucinda Jane Carpenter was born circa February 1870 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Ratcliff Carpenter and Lucinda Jane Hunter. Lucinda Jane Carpenter married George Francis Smith, son of Richard Smith and Sarah E. Cawthorn, circa 1888.^2,3 Lucinda Jane Carpenter died on 25 October 1961 at Summit County, Ohio. She was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.⁴

     William Lewis VanZandt was born on 8 November 1864 at the log house on the hill above Crooked Run, 2-1/2 miles up the Monongahela river from Point Marion at Rosedale, Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Morris Noble VanZandt and Lucy Ann Everly. William Lewis VanZandt moved to Illinois at the age of 16.² He married Emaline Mizner, daughter of Andrew Richard Mizner and Martha Ann West, on 19 September 1883 at Methodist Episcopal Church, Preemption, Mercer County, Illinois; United in marriage by Rev. Kaufman. Witnesses were Mitchell and Mary Hunting.^3,1 He and Emaline moved to Wilton Junction, Iowa, where they were living in 1884. They later moved to Delphos, Kansas, where a number of their cousins resided. Their next move was to Sedalia, Missouri, and then to Viola, Illinois, by 1888. In 1895 they were living at Point Marion, Pennsylvania, but by 1897 had moved to Ashtabula, Ohio. In 1903 they were at Jamestown, Pennsylvania. They moved to Marshall, Michigan, in 1918 where he engaged in buying and selling real estate.² William Lewis VanZandt died on 16 June 1946 at Mercy Hospital, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 81.^2,4,5 His obituary read, "Van Zandt, William - of 718 N. Blackstone St., passed away at Mercy hospital Sunday morning age 81 years. Surviving are the wife, Emaline; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Rogers of Greenville, Pa; Mrs. Cora Peck of Oxford, Ohio; Mrs. Grace Wilson of Marshall and Mrs. Emma Kapff of Jackson; three sons, M.L. of Tennessee, Wesley of Marshall, Willard of Jackson; one brother, Isaac of Pt. Marion, Pa; 29 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Mr. VanZandt has been entrusted to the care of Patience - Montgomery funeral home, 406 First St., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. Interment, Woodland cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.⁴

     Emaline Mizner was born on 13 May 1865 at Preemption, Mercer County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Richard Mizner and Martha Ann West.^1,2,3 Emaline Mizner married William Lewis VanZandt, son of Morris Noble VanZandt and Lucy Ann Everly, on 19 September 1883 at Methodist Episcopal Church, Preemption, Mercer County, Illinois; United in marriage by Rev. Kaufman. Witnesses were Mitchell and Mary Hunting.^4,1 Emaline Mizner died on 12 February 1951 at Mercy Hospital, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 85.⁵ Her obituary read, "VanZandt, Emaline - Of 718 N. Blackstone, passed away at Mercy Hospital, Monday morning aged 85 years. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Rogers of Greenville, Pa; Mrs Cora Peck of Oxford, Ohio; Mrs. Grace Lanning of Brookville, Ind; Mrs Emma Kapff with whom she made her home; two sons, Mitchell of Tennessee, Wesley of Oregon, William of Tucson, Ariz; 29 grand-children; 49 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren. Mrs. VanZandt is at Patience - Montgomery chapel, 406 First St. where services will be held Thursday 1:30 p.m. Interment, Woodland cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.⁵

     John Lawrence Palmer was born on 20 October 1865 at Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.^3,4,5,1,2,6 He was the son of Robert Ralph Palmer and Elizabeth Vrooman.² John Lawrence Palmer married Ollie Alvina Manning, daughter of William M. Manning and Mary A. Bogardus, on 30 June 1891 at Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania.^3,7,8,9,2,1 John Lawrence Palmer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 30 June 1941. He died on 26 December 1943 at at home, 310 S. Blackstone, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 78.^5,10,11 He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.^5,2

     Ollie Alvina Manning was born on 2 May 1872 at Black Ash, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of William M. Manning and Mary A. Bogardus.^6,7 Ollie Alvina Manning married John Lawrence Palmer, son of Robert Ralph Palmer and Elizabeth Vrooman, on 30 June 1891 at Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania.^{2,8,9,10,11,7} Ollie Alvina Manning celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 30 June 1941. She died on 1 January 1959 at Foote Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 86.^6,12 She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.^6,12

     Ralph William Palmer was born on 21 March 1894 at Black Ash, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Lawrence Palmer and Ollie Alvina Manning.^1,4,5 Ralph William Palmer married Emma Jane Lewis, daughter of William John Lewis and Nancy Elizabeth "Bessie" McCalmont, on 29 May 1916 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania.⁶ Ralph William Palmer was was employed as a stationary engineer for the Edward E. Reick Company on 5 June 1917 at Springboro, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.² He died on 11 April 1973 at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.³ His obituary read, "Ralph W. Palmer, 79, RD 1, Guys Mills, Richmond Township, was pronounced dead on arrival at City Hospital of an apparent heart attack suffered at his home Wednesday, April 11, 1973. He was born at Black Ash March 21, 1894, a son of John and Ollie Manning Palmer. He was married to Emma Lewis in 1916. He retired as a mechanic at American Viscose Division of FMC Corp. in 1959. He did welding and repair work at his home since his retirement. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Arlene) Flaugh, Meadville; Mrs. Forrest (Pauline) Roberts, Greenville; Mrs. James (Shirley) Cleland, Coraopolis; three sisters, Mrs. Homer (Florence) Stentz and Mrs. Fred (Ethel) Smith, both of Jackson, Mich; Mrs. Sylvester (Ruby) Chaffee, Pinellas Park, Fla; a brother, Harold Palmer, Jackson; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A son, Ralph Jr., preceded him in death. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Ronald Hankey, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Greendale Cemetery."⁵ He was buried at Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Harold Lawrence Palmer was born on 18 June 1897 at Pigeon, Forest County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Lawrence Palmer and Ollie Alvina Manning.^1,4,3 Harold Lawrence Palmer married Sara Ardel McGill circa 1918.^5,6 Harold Lawrence Palmer was employed on 24 August 1918 at the Smith Foster Motor Car Company, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.² He died on 18 May 1973 at age 75.⁷ He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.⁸

     Frederick B. McMullen was born on 9 February 1897 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Jackson McMullen and Flora Ann Miller.^3,4,2 Frederick B. McMullen married Catherine "Katie" Elizabeth Stark, daughter of Jacob Stark and Mary Elizabeth Gardner, in 1930 after she divorced Anderson, his brother.² Frederick B. McMullen died on 15 November 1939 at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 42.^2,1 He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.¹

     Mary Delphia McMullen was born on 14 September 1907 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson McMullen and Olive Belle Alvis.^2,1,3,4 Mary Delphia McMullen married Samuel James circa 1926.³ Mary Delphia McMullen Delphia refused to marry the father of Patsy because she didn't love him, even though she was beaten by her mother in the smokehouse. She was 30 at the time. She died on 30 September 1989 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.⁵ Their is a granite monument at the entrance to Spencer Memorial Cemetery with the inscription "In grateful memory of Delphia McMullen James who gave her estate for the maintenance of this cemetery.¹

     David Russell McMullen was born on 28 May 1910 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Jackson McMullen and Olive Belle Alvis.^3,1,4 David Russell McMullen and Ted McMullen spent a great deal of time together fishing, hunting and just general boy's things. He was what they called at that time "feeble minded" and in today's day and age would be considered autistic. He had the mind of a child, but he was a sweet, gentle man, and did his best at all times to please everyone. He spent most of his time between his sisters Dell and Velva, but lived in an old summer kitchen behind the family home. Both sisters enjoyed teasing him and that would make him cry. He had a Canada Goose which he named Petey, and Petey followed him everywhere like a dog. By 1947 Russell had been committed to the Spencer State Hospital which was out on Ravenswood Pike, but he was allowed to come home on weekends. He still had Petey who was beginning to show his years. By 1979 he could no longer walk or speak, and was confined to the Spencer State Hospital on a full time basis. He lived a fairly full life and was a true friend to all he met.⁵ He died in November 1982 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 72.^1,2 He was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.⁶

     Velva Ann McMullen was born on 30 January 1912 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson McMullen and Olive Belle Alvis.^5,2 Velva Ann McMullen married Robert Madison Harper, son of Rama Dare Carper, on 28 February 1928 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.⁵ Velva Ann McMullen lived in a small, poorly maintained house which sat to the rear of the McMullen farm, but it was there that she raised her family of fifteen children. In 1989 she reported that her children had built she and Bob a new home.⁶ She died on 7 November 1994 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 82.^5,4 She was buried at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.⁴ She Her obituary read, "Velva Harper, 82, of Spencer, died Monday, Nov. 7, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Olive Bell Alvis McMullen. She was a lifelong Roane County resident. She attended Spencer Advent Christian Church. Surviving are seven daughters, Lucille McCune of Parkersburg, Barbara Jarvis of Grantsville, Patsy Darden of Starke, Fla., Katherine Harper and Georgia Wilson, both of Spencer, Betty Rohr of Buckhannon and Jackie O'Brien of Santa Fe, Tex; seven sons, Robert Russell Harper, Jim Harper, Clemmie Harper, Mikel Harper and Richard Harper, all of Spencer, Danny Harper of Reedy and David Harper of Summersville, 31 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Harper, in 1989; one son Glen Harper; four brothers, Charles McMullen, Andrew McMullen, John McMullen and Russell McMullen; and one sister, Delphia McMullen James. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John W. Bowen officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer."⁵

     Matthew McMullen was born on 21 July 1814 at Tamlaght Finlagan Parish, County Derry, Ireland.² He was the son of John McMullen and Mary Donaldson. Matthew McMullen emigrated to the US during the 1830s. It has been reported that he was one of four brothers who emigrated at the same time. The names of the other brothers are unknown. He served in the US Navy before settling in southwestern Virginia. Because of his service in the navy he was given a land bounty for 544 acres with which he acquired the property originally known as McMullen's Run in southern Wirt County, Virginia near the present city of Spencer, the county seat of Roane County. That land is now part of Green Acres, a residential development of Spencer.² He married Sarah Greathouse, daughter of John Joseph Greathouse and Sarah Rachel McDade, on 13 July 1844 at Jackson County, Virginia.² Matthew McMullen died on 1 December 1865 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 51.² He was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.³

     John McMullen married Mary Donaldson.

     Sarah Greathouse was born on 15 February 1827 at Jackson County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of John Joseph Greathouse and Sarah Rachel McDade. Sarah Greathouse married first Matthew McMullen, son of John McMullen and Mary Donaldson, on 13 July 1844 at Jackson County, Virginia.¹ Sarah Greathouse married second James A. Townsley on 22 November 1879 at Roane County, West Virginia.² Sarah Greathouse died on 25 August 1905 at Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia.³