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     Sadie Ellen Thomas was born on 18 August 1883 at Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Jacob Moses Thomas and Amanda C. Stauffer.¹ Sadie Ellen Thomas married Ira Calvin Keim, son of Samuel Keim and Mary Blough, on 14 June 1904 at Somerset County, Pennsylvania.² Sadie Ellen Thomas died on 5 September 1907 at Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at age 24.²

     Morris Noble VanZandt was born on 12 September 1831 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Isaac VanZant and Maria Morris.¹ Morris Noble VanZandt married Louisa u.¹ Morris Noble VanZandt married Almira E. Cooper on 9 November 1854.¹ Morris Noble VanZandt married Lucy Ann Everly, daughter of Samuel D. Everly and Rettilla Bright, circa 1859 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^3,4,1 Morris Noble VanZandt Morris farmed on the west bank of the Monongahela River in Dunkard Township.¹ He died on 2 March 1912 at Dilliner, Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.^1,2 He was buried at Wolfe Cemetery, Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

     Maria Morris was born on 22 September 1809 at near Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 She was the daughter of Griffith Morris and Hannah Springer.¹ Maria Morris married Isaac VanZant, son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton, on 12 March 1829 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹ Maria Morris died on 9 December 1875 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, at age 66.^3,1

     Isaac VanZant was born on 12 October 1804 at Delaware.^1,2 He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.² Isaac VanZant married Maria Morris, daughter of Griffith Morris and Hannah Springer, on 12 March 1829 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.³ Isaac VanZant was a millwright who had come into southwestern Pennsylvania from Marietta, Ohio, setting up mills. He signed an article of agreement dated 02 Feb 1849, to purchase 77 acres south of Griffith Morris at $5.00 per acre. Although payment was to be made on 02 Feb 1850, it was not until 24 Apr 1852, that in consideration of $387, he was deeded the 77 acres. The land lay along the Monongahela River, in Greene county, just opposite Point Marion, Pennsylvania. The attached photos show the front of the original homestead built in 1852, the front of the expanded building with siding (back of original), and several pictures of demolition done in 1966. The home was near lock #8 on the river and located on the WV line. It was demolished to make way for the Fort Martin Power Plant.³ He died on 6 June 1882 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, at age 77.^4,3

     Hannah Jane VanZandt was born on 27 June 1838 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac VanZant and Maria Morris.¹ Hannah Jane VanZandt married Lemuel A. Adkinson, son of Malon G. Adkinson and Mary Phillips, circa 1856.^1,2 Hannah Jane VanZandt died on 5 January 1923 at Cloud County, Kansas, at age 84.^1,3,4 She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Meredith Township, Cloud County, Kansas.⁴

     Letitia Ann VanZandt was born on 29 November 1843 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac VanZant and Maria Morris.¹ Letitia Ann VanZandt married George Ira Dilliner, son of Jacob Dilliner and Elizabeth Beatty, on 18 January 1866.¹ Letitia Ann VanZandt died on 26 March 1921 at age 77.¹

     Isaac Newton VanZandt was born on 12 October 1850 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He was the son of Isaac VanZant and Maria Morris.³ Isaac Newton VanZandt married Ella Elizabeth Travis, daughter of Westly Travis and Huldah Malott, on 24 December 1879 at Taylortown, Greene County, Pennsylvania.^1,5,6,7,3 Isaac Newton VanZandt He farmed along the Monongahela River in Dunkard Township just south of present lock No. 8. At the turn of the century, he and his family kept summer boarders from Pittsburg and vicinity in 1899.³ He died on 27 June 1924 at Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, at age 73.^8,4 He was buried at Wolfe Cemetery, Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Zachariah Noble VanZant was born on 31 January 1785 at New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware.¹ He married Letitia Clayton, daughter of Isaac Clayton and Martha u, in 1803 at New Castle County, Delaware. Zachariah Noble VanZant died on 10 April 1874 at Marshall Township, Highland County, Ohio, at age 89.

     Letitia Clayton was born on 22 January 1786 at New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Clayton and Martha u. Letitia Clayton married Zachariah Noble VanZant in 1803 at New Castle County, Delaware. Letitia Clayton died on 1 January 1871 at Marshall Township, Highland County, Ohio, at age 84.¹

     Isaac Clayton was the son of Isaac Clayton.

     William Craig VanZant was born on 2 December 1806 at New Castle County, Delaware.¹ He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.² William Craig VanZant married Frances E. Renoe, daughter of Thomas Renoe and Sarah Beavers, on 15 March 1832 at Highland City, Highland County, Ohio.^3,4,1 William Craig VanZant died on 7 January 1865 at Jackson, Highland County, Ohio, at age 58. He was buried at Old Pleasant Christian Union Church Cemetery, Marshall, Highland County, Ohio.

     Mary VanZant was born on 2 September 1808 at Delaware. She was the daughter of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.¹ Mary VanZant was buried at Methodist Cemetery, Highland County, Ohio.

     Henry Richard VanZant was born on 21 November 1809 at New Castle County, Delaware. He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.¹ Henry Richard VanZant died on 5 May 1894 at Highland County, Ohio, at age 84.

     Noah VanZant was born on 18 November 1812 at Delaware. He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.¹ Noah VanZant married Eleanor H. Bousman, daughter of William Bousman and Sarah Whalley, on 12 September 1833 at Highland County, Ohio.² Noah VanZant died on 25 February 1846 at Highland County, Ohio, at age 33.

     Eli Ambrose VanZant was born on 22 April 1815 at Virginia.² He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.^3,4 Eli Ambrose VanZant married Hautentia Renoe on 5 May 1836 at Highland County, Ohio.³ During the Civil War, when Morgan's raiders under the command of Confederate General John Morgan made their infamous raid into southern Indiana and southern Ohio, they replaced their spent horses by stealing from the local farmers. Eli was a victim of one of these raids having a horse or some horses stolen by Morgan's men.³ Eli Ambrose VanZant married Mary Jane Underwood, daughter of Zephaniah Underwood and Nancy McCullough, on 8 October 1871 at Highland County, Ohio.⁵ Eli Ambrose VanZant died on 30 July 1903 at Washington Township, Highland County, Ohio, at age 88.³ His obituary read, "Eli Van Zant was born April 22, 1815, died July 30, 1903, being 88 years, 3 months and 8 days old. He was a son of Zachariah Noble and Letitia Vanzant, and was one of a family of seven boys and five girls, all of whom have passed to their reward except two, John C. Vanzant and Matilda Stultz. When he was a small boy he came with his parents to Highland County, Ohio, where he continued to reside during all of his long and useful life. In the year 1836 he was married to Hautentia Renoe, with whom he lived till 1869, when she was called to her home above. To them were born three children, Samuel B., Zachariah Noble and Lucretia Ellen. Two of these, Zachariah Noble and Lucretia Ellen are living; Samuel B. died in February, 1890. Mr. Vanzant was again married, in 1871, to Mary Jane Dunn, who still lives to mourn the loss of a devoted husband. In early life he was converted and joined the M. E. Church at Marshall and during all of his long life he continued to be a conscientious Christian man, a devoted student of the Bible, and kind and obliging neighbor. His great ambition seemed to be to assist his friends and neighbors and any who were in need or distress of any kind. The poor and needy always found in him a friend. No sacrifice seemed to great if he could in any way assist those in distress. Truly a good man has fallen, and his friends and neighbors rise up to call him blessed."³ He was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Berrysville, Highland County, Ohio.³

     Joshua VanZant was born on 2 February 1818 at Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.³ Joshua VanZant married Mary Ann Thayer, daughter of Joseph Thayer and Kitty Ann Snyder, on 22 August 1839.⁴ Joshua VanZant died on 20 May 1899 at Kendall County, Illinois, at age 81. His obituary read, "Died in Seward, at the residence of M. M. Falkenberg, May 20, 1899. Mr. Joshua VanZant, aged 81 years, 3 months and 18 days. Deceased was born in West Virginia, February 2, 1818; moved to Ohio with his parents when six years old; was married to Miss Mary Ann Thayer in 1839. In 1851 they moved to Illinois by the overland route-in a prairie schooner- and he lived in Kendall County up to the time of his death. His wife, who shared with him the joys and sorrows of the life for 53 years - preceding him to the promised land in 1892. Nine children were born to them, of whom six are living - Mrs. W. Smith of Joliet, Mr. John VanZant of Madrid, Iowa, Mr. Frank VanZant of Colorado, Mr. George VanZant, Mrs. H. Falkenberg and Mrs. M.M. Falkenberg of Seward-were all present at the funeral except Frank of Colorado. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Falkenberg, where he made his home, on Monday, May 22, the Rev. Mr. Beddoes officiating. His text was from Revelations xxii, 5. The remains were laid to rest in the Aux Sable Cemetery, and half a mile of teams followed to the burial place. Uncle Joshua, or "Grandpa", as he was called by all, had many friends and was a favorite with the entire community, he was one of our best citizens."⁵ He was buried at Aux Sable Cemetery, Aux Sable Township, Grundy County, Illinois.⁵

     Delilah B. VanZant was born on 18 December 1819 at Virginia. She was the daughter of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.⁴ Delilah B. VanZant died on 27 October 1889 at Highland County, Ohio, at age 69.

     John Clayton VanZant was born on 18 October 1821 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.² John Clayton VanZant married Bertha Elizabeth Hilliard, daughter of William Hilliard and Ann N. Robinson, on 7 March 1844 at Highland County, Ohio.³ John Clayton VanZant served in Co. B. 175th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He married (?) Martha Julia Nolder, daughter of Samuel Nolder and Jane Moor, on 20 November 1884 at Highland County, Ohio.⁴ John Clayton VanZant died on 11 March 1904 at Highland County, Ohio, at age 82.

     Martha J. VanZant was born on 23 January 1824 at Monongalia County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.² Martha J. VanZant married Samuel Snider, son of Hiram Snider and Catherine Doty, on 23 October 1845 at Highland County, Ohio.¹ Martha J. VanZant died on 15 January 1876 at Daviess County, Missouri, at age 51.¹

     Rachel VanZant was born on 9 November 1829. She was the daughter of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.¹ Rachel VanZant died in 1838. She was buried at Methodist Cemetery, Highland County, Ohio.

     Matilda J. VanZant was born on 24 February 1833 at Highland City, Highland County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Zachariah Noble VanZant and Letitia Clayton.² Matilda J. VanZant married John Stultz, son of Peter Stultz and Anna W. Frump, on 4 April 1855 at Highland County, Ohio.¹ Matilda J. VanZant died on 2 July 1917 at Washington Township, Highland County, Ohio, at age 84.¹

     Andrew Rose was born on 13 May 1819 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of John Rose and Martha Ervin. Andrew Rose married Susanna Sproul, daughter of John S. Sproul and Eleanor Pillow. Andrew Rose died before June 1870.⁴

     Susanna Sproul was born on 26 May 1822 at Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of John S. Sproul and Eleanor Pillow. Susanna Sproul married Andrew Rose, son of John Rose and Martha Ervin. Susanna Sproul died in 1894 or 1895.⁴ She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.¹

     James McNutt Sr. was born on 25 July 1806 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of James B. McNutt and Sarah "Sally" Armitage.⁴ James McNutt Sr. married first Elizabeth Laird, daughter of William Laird and Ann Drennan, on 15 June 1826.^1,5 James McNutt Sr. married second Margaret Devlin, daughter of Samuel Devlin, on 28 February 1833.^1,4,6 James McNutt Sr. died on 28 July 1843 at age 37.^1,3

     Jacob Hargnett was born in 1805 at Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.^3,4 He was the son of Frederick Hargnett and Catherine Tosh.^1,2,5,6,7 Jacob Hargnett married Elizabeth Ambrose, daughter of Johann George Ambrose and Margaret Nicely, on 23 October 1828 at Washington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.^1,5 Jacob Hargnett died in 1844 at Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Eva "Effie" Margaret McNutt was born on 29 March 1864 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Emory McNutt and Sarah Jane "Jennie" Hargnett.^3,1 Eva "Effie" Margaret McNutt married William Henry Decker, son of William Harris Decker and Jane Young Brady, on 18 June 1925 at Madison County, Indiana.⁴ Eva "Effie" Margaret McNutt died on 22 November 1943 at Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.⁴ She was buried at Coles Cemetery, Derry, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Charles Hook McNutt was born on 14 January 1872 at Confluence, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.^3,4,2 He was the son of John Emory McNutt and Sarah Jane "Jennie" Hargnett.^5,2 Charles Hook McNutt married Maude Rebecca Crawford, daughter of Harold Robert Crawford and Martha Stiles, on 4 June 1895 at at the residence of her parents, Washington, Washington County, Ohio.^3,6,7 He worked as agent and telegraph operator for the B&O railroad at Carothers Station, Taylorstown, Pennsylvania, 1898-1899. Charles Hook McNutt died on 16 December 1917 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 45.^1,4 He was buried at Claysville Cemetery, Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     James W. Ratcliff Carpenter was born in 1812 at Dublin, Ireland. He was the son of u Ratcliffe and Susanna A. Carpenter. James W. Ratcliff Carpenter married Lucinda Jane Hunter, daughter of William B. Hunter and Rebecca Koan, on 18 March 1855 at Meigs County, Ohio. James W. Ratcliff Carpenter died on 7 October 1893.

     U Ratcliffe was born in 1786 at London, England.