George Washington PRIEST

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Son of John B. Priest and Hannah Yocum
• Census: 1870, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1870; Farm Laborer
• Census: 1880, Living in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1880; Laborer
• Census: 1900, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1910, Living in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1910; Owner - Nickelodean?

Notes:

Information from Mariana L. Zuelsdorf:
Compiled by Carol Rush Hassig and Elizabeth Estlack Mullett, Wetzel County, WV Obituaries Vol. II, (Wetzel Co., Genealogical Society, 1994), Page 81.
Mr. and Mrs. G W Priest had the misfortune to lose their infant daughter, born during the late flood. She died of cholera infantum on last Sunday night. (no date and no name)
PRIEST
George W. Priest of New Martinsville, W. VA, died August 29, 1917. He was born December 14, 1850. He united with the church in September 1864, at Duffy, Monroe County, Ohio, and served that church as an Elder until 1891, when he became a member of the church at New Martinsville, W.Va. He was the son of the late Dr. J.B. and Hannah (Yocum) Priest. He was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Harmon of Ohio, May 30, 1869, to which union eight children were born, three daughters dying in infancy. He had been in poor health for some time and at the time of his going away was on a brief visit to his brother, Dr. S.C. Priest, at Newark, O. the funeral services were conducted by L.R. Doak, minister of the New Martinsville church, on Friday afternoon, August 31. A very large number of citizens in all walks of life, by whom he was so well loved, were in attendance. He leaves a wife and five sons, a sister, (Mrs. C.A. Kleeberger, Columbus, Ohio), two brother, (Dr. Priest, Newark, Ohio, Walter Scott Priest, Wichita, Kansas) and a host of friends to morn their loss.
-Wichita, Kan.
Christian Starndard, Oct. 13, 1917, page 55
(Transcribed by Peggy Lynn Rowe)

Priest, George W. - Of New Martinsville, W. Va., August 29. He was born December 14, 1850. He united with the church in 1864, at Duffy, Ohio, and served as an Elder until 1891. Later in New Martinsville, W.Va., he served until 1912. He was a man of large heart, devoted to his family, his church and his community. He was the son of the late Dr. J.B. and Hannah (Yocum) Priest. He married Miss Caroline Harmon in 1869. He was in poor health for some time and died while on a visit to his brother, Dr. S.C. Priest, at Newark, Ohio. Funeral services, conducted by L.R. Doak, of the New Martinsville church, were largely attended. He leaves a wife and five sons, a sister, Mrs. C.A. Kleeberger, Columbus, Ohio, two brothers, Dr. Priest, Newark, Ohio, Walter Scott Priest, Wichita, Kansas. He died in the hope of immortality. - W.S.P.

The Christina-Evangelist, October 11, 1917.
(transcribed by Peggy Lynn Rowe)

George married Caroline HARMAN on 30 May 1869 in Monroe County, Ohio. Caroline (daughter of Samuel HARMAN and Mary GATES) was born on 07 Feb 1852 in Monroe County, Ohio; died on 29 Jan 1942 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia; was buried on 01 Feb 1942 in North View Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Living with parents in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1910, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1910; Farm Laborer
• Census: 1920, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1920; Painter
• Census: 1930, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1930; Painter - Houses

Notes:

Information from Mariana L Zuelsdorf:
Original Compiled by Carol Hassig, Wetzel County, WV Obituaries Vol. I (Revised), (Wetzel Co. Genealogical Society, 1981 (Revised 1993)), Page 46.
GEORGE A. PRIEST (1937)
A paralytic stroke on Sunday, May 16, caused the death of George Albert Priest, 66, at his home about 2:00 am last Friday morning.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm by the Rev. J Charles Richards in the Christian Church. Interment, in charge of the Palmer Funeral Home, was made here.
Mr. Priest, who had spent his entire life in New Martinsville, had been in failing health for a long time and his strength was not capable of overcoming the effects of the stroke. He was a member of the Christian church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Belle Priest; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Connor, of Warwood and Mrs. Garnet Smith of Long Beach, California; three brothers, Curtis, John and Frank, all of New Martinsville; and his mother, Mrs. Caroline Priest. His father, the late G.W. Priest, died in 1917, and a brother Walter, also preceded him in death.

George married Mary Belle COX on 15 Oct 1896. Mary was born on 17 Apr 1871 in Clarington, Monroe County, Ohio; died on 15 May 1938 in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia; was buried in Walker Cemetery, Whiteman Hill, New Martinsville, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Living with parents in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1910, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1910; Laborer
• Census: 1920, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1920; Steel Worker - Steel Mills
• Census: 1930, Living in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1930; Barber

Notes:

Information from Mariana L Zuelsdorf:
Original Compiled by Carol Hassig, Wetzel County, WV Obituaries Vol. I (Revised), (Wetzel Co. Genealogical Society, 1981 (Revised 1993)), Page 46.
WALTER E PRIEST
Walter E Priest, lifelong resident of New Martinsville, passed away at his home here Tuesday evening, September 9th, after a long illness. Mrs. Priest, a son of George W. and Caroline Priest, was born in New Martinsville, January 24th, 1875, and at the time of his death was aged fifty-five years, seven months and fifteen days.
Mr. Priest was well known in this city and vicinity, and had a large number of friends who were sorrowed by the news of his passing. For a number of years he had been a member of the first Christian Church, and was a man of honorable and upright ideals.
Surviving, besides his widow, are his mother, and four brothers, Albert, John, Frank and Curtis Priest, all of New Martinsville. His father passed away in 1917.
Funeral services will be held at Priest homestead on Main Street Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. J A Young, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating and interment will be made in the North View Cemetery.

Walter married Margaret JONES on 25 Dec 1895 in Monroe County, Ohio. Margaret was born in 1869 in Monroe County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1909 in Brooklyn, Wetzel County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Mary Elizabeth TRUEX about 1908. Mary was born about 1879; died on 02 Oct 1927 in Wetzel County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Florence ? after 1927. Florence was born about 1875 in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1910, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1920, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1920; Laborer
• Census: 1930, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1930; Baker - Bakery

Notes:

Information from Mariana L Zuelsforf:
Linda Goddard Stout, Tri-County Obituary Collection Vol Ii 1894-1991 (Tri-County Researcher July 1993), Page 88
PRIEST, JOHN B--Of New Martinsville, WV passed away at his home on May 11, 1961. He was born in New Martinsville, WV on 28 July 1883, a son of George W and Caroline Herman Priest. He was a retired employee of the Post Office in new Martinsville.
Surviving are his wife, Joanna Huffman Priest; three sons, George Edward of MT. Pleasant, Michigan, Earl of New Martinsville; and Bert A of Madison, Indian one step-daughter, Mrs. Florine Graves of Alexandris, Virginia; two step-sons, Billy Huffman of Circleville, Ohio; and John Huffman of Jerusalem, Ohio; one brother Frank E Priest of New Martinsville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He attended the First Christian Church of New Martinsville. Interment in the Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, WV.
(Wetzel Republican, New Martinsville--18May 1961)

Family/Spouse: Hulda ROTH. Hulda was born on 05 Oct 1877 in Monroe County, Ohio; died on 10 Apr 1951; was buried in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jo Ann HUFFMAN on 26 Jan 1952 in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. Jo was born on 23 Jun 1896 in Paden City, Wetzel County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information from Mariana L Zuelsdorf:
Obituaries Vol. II, (Wetzel Co. Genealogical Society, 1994), Page 81.
LIZZIE PRIEST
Lizzie, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Priest, aged four years, was accidentally but fatally scalded on last Tuesday morning by falling into a tub of hot water. Despite all that could be done, death alone could relieve the little sufferer. It died on Wednesday morning. The sorrowing parents have our deepest sympathies. (no date)

PRIEST
Mary Lizzie, little daughter of George W. and Caroline Priest, of New Martinsville, W. Virginia, aged 3 years, 7 months and 19 days.
The death of dear little Lizzie was very sad, for she was scalded by falling into a tub of water September 25, and lingered in great misery until the next day, when death relieved her. She was a very affectionate child, the joy and light of the home. It is hard to part with our children. Only those who have gone through that sad experience know the anguish of heart. Bro. and sister Priest are earnest disciples of Jesus, and they know they will meet the loved one in heaven. May God comfort them in their sorrow. - W.S. Priest

Christian Standard, Dec. 1, 1888, page 781
(Transcribed by Peggy Lynn Rowe)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: WW I
• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1910, Living with parents in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1910; Drying shop ?
• Census: 1920, Living with mother in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1920; ? Presser
• Census: 1930, Living with mother in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1930; List "none"

Notes:

Information from Mariana L Zuelsdorf:
Compiled by Carol Rush Hassig, Wetzel County, WV Obituaries Vol. V, (Wetzel Co. Genealogical Society, 1996), Page 46
Priest, Frank E. (Bunk), 76, died May 2, 1963. He was born January 4,1887, the son of George and Caroline Harmon (sic) Priest. Burial was in Northview Cemetery at New Martinsville, WV.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Barber
• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Census: 1910, Living with parents in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1910; Barber
• Census: 1920, Living in Magnolia, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1920; Barber
• Census: 1930, Living in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1930; Barber

Samuel married Olive HUFFMAN on 16 Nov 1909 in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. Olive was born on 24 Oct 1891 in Sardis, Monroe County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]