1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
Spencer Osborn, age 24, married on 24 Mar 1878, Hannah Riffe, age 23.
Both were born in Buchanan Co, VA.
His parents were Ruel and Sylvester (sic Sandusky) Osborn.
Her parents were Eliga and Linda Riffe.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, KY.
Gabriel Riffe born 18 Jan 1764 in PA; died abt 1826; married Elizabeth
Muncey. Gabriel was son of Peter Riffe, Sr. Elizabeth was born in 1775 in
NC.
Elijah Riffe, born in 1815, married Malinda Robinson on 30 Apr 1841 in Pike
Co, KY.
3. "Pioneers Families of Eastern and SE KY", William C. Kozee, page 170.
Elijah Riffe married Malinda Robinson on 30 Apr 1841 in Pike Co, KY.
4. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Elijah Rife, age 53, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page
292A, Family #1044.
Listed as Elijah Riffe, age 35, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Riffe Search 29 Jul 2002, submitted by
Unknown.
Elijah Riffe: born in 1817 in Cabell Co, WV; died in 1875; son of Gabriel
and Elizabeth Muncey Riffe; married Matilda (sic, Malinda) Robinson on 30 Apr
1841 in Pike Co, KY.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
Spencer Osborn, age 24, married on 24 Mar 1878, Hannah Riffe, age 23.
Both were born in Buchanan Co, VA.
His parents were Ruel and Sylvester (sic Sandusky) Osborn.
Her parents were Eliga and Linda Riffe.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, KY.
Gabriel Riffe born 18 Jan 1764 in PA; died abt 1826; married Elizabeth
Muncey. Gabriel was son of Peter Riffe, Sr. Elizabeth was born in 1775 in
NC.
Elijah Riffe, born in 1815, married Malinda Robinson on 30 Apr 1841 in Pike
Co, KY. Malinda was born in 1820 in KY, daughter of James Robinson.
3. "Pioneers Families of Eastern and SE KY", William C. Kozee, page 170.
Elijah Riffe married Malinda Robinson on 30 Apr 1841 in Pike Co, KY.
4. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Malinda Rife, age 41, born in KY, in household of husband, Elijah
Riffe.
5. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page
292A, Family #1044.
Listed as Malinda Riffe, age 30, born in KY, in household of husband, Elijah
Riffe.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Riffe Search 29 Jul 2002, submitted by
Unknown.
Elijah Riffe: born in 1817 in Cabell Co, WV; died in 1875; son of Gabriel
and Elizabeth Muncey Riffe; married Matilda (sic, Malinda) Robinson on 30 Apr
1841 in Pike Co, KY. Malinda Robinson; born in Jan 1820.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Nancy Rife, age 21, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Riffe.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page
292A, Family #1044.
Listed as Nancy Riffe, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Elijah
Riffe.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Riffe Search 29 Jul 2002, submitted by
Unknown.
Elijah Riffe: born in 1817 in Cabell Co, WV; died in 1875; son of Gabriel
and Elizabeth Muncey Riffe; married Matilda (sic, Malinda) Robinson on 30 Apr
1841 in Pike Co, KY. Malinda Robinson; born in Jan 1820.
Daughter, Nancy Riffe; born in 1848 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as David Rife, age 14, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Riffe.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Riffe Search 29 Jul 2002, submitted by
Unknown.
Elijah Riffe: born in 1817 in Cabell Co, WV; died in 1875; son of Gabriel
and Elizabeth Muncey Riffe; married Matilda (sic, Malinda) Robinson on 30 Apr
1841 in Pike Co, KY. Malinda Robinson; born in Jan 1820.
Son, David Riffe; born on 1 Apr 1856 in Buchanan Co, VA; died on 5 Jan 1929;
married Sarah Jane Lowe, daughter of Solomon and Lavina Breeding Lowe.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Jacob V. Rife, age 6, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Riffe.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Esaw Rife, age 6, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Riffe.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Evoline Rife, age 3, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Riffe.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Thomas Robenson, age 26, married Annie Harman, age 16, on 5 Apr 1878.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
He was born in Logan Co, WV; she in McDowell Co, WV.
His parents were Mathew and Peggyy Robinson.
Her parentw were Henry and Susan Harman.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Logan District, page 032.
His wife Margaret (Peggy) is listed here as a widow.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Thomas Robenson, age 26, married Annie Harman, age 16, on 5 Apr 1878.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
He was born in Logan Co, WV; she in McDowell Co, WV.
His parents were Mathew and Peggyy Robinson.
Her parentw were Henry and Susan Harman.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Logan District, page 032.
Listed as Margaret Robinson, age 62, a widow, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Logan District, page 032.
Listed as Margaret Robinson, age 27, in household of mother, Margaret Robinson.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Logan District, page 032.
Listed as Jackson Robinson, age 23, in household of brother, Thomas C.
Robinson, with Jackson's wife, Nancy (________).
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Logan District, page 032.
Listed as Jesse Robinson, age 21, in household of mother, Margaret
Robinson.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
John Sanders, age 50, born in Russell Co, VA, son of William and Sarah
Sanders, married on 10 Feb 1878 Ellen Newsom, age 45, born in Wythe Co, VA,
daughter of James and Rebecca Newsom.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
John Sanders, age 50, born in Russell Co, VA, son of William and Sarah
Sanders, married on 10 Feb 1878 Ellen Newsom, age 45, born in Wythe Co, VA,
daughter of James and Rebecca Newsom.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
Don H. Brown, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married on 28 Oct 1877 Emily
Mitchem, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV.
No parents were listed.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107 (141).
Don H. Brown, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married on 28 Oct 1877 Emily
Mitchem, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV.
No parents were listed.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 108.
William H. Riffe, age 23, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Gordon and Sallie
Riffe, married on 16 Oct 1879, Eliza Jane Riffe, age 17, born in Buchanan Co,
VA, daughter of Elijah and Malinda Riffe.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1879); Page 108; Line 18; WV Archives Website.
William H. Riffe; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Gordon
and Sallie; married on 16 Oct 1879 in McDowell Co, WV; Eliza Jane Riffe; age 17; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Elijah and Malinda.
3. 1860 Census, Wise Co, VA, Pound PO, taken on 2 Jul 1860, Page 317, Family
#339.
Listed as William H. Rife, age 4, born in WV, in household of father,
Gordon Riffe.
4. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 367A; Family #280/280.
Listed as William Rife; age 24; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 108.
William H. Riffe, age 23, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Gordon and Sallie
Riffe, married on 16 Oct 1879, Eliza Jane Riffe, age 17, born in Buchanan Co,
VA, daughter of Elijah and Malinda Riffe.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1879); Page 108; Line 18; WV Archives Website.
William H. Riffe; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Gordon
and Sallie; married on 16 Oct 1879 in McDowell Co, WV; Eliza Jane Riffe; age 17; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Elijah and Malinda.
3. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Liza Jane Rife, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Elijah Riffe.
4. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 367A; Family #280/280.
Listed as Eliza Rife; age 23; born in VA; married; keeping house; in household of husband, William
H. Riffe.
5. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 150A; Family #221/221.
Listed as Eliza Rife; age 47; born in VA; widow; 2 children, 1 living;in household of son , Gordon Riffe.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #17865; Ancestry.com Website.
Liza Jane Crouse; age 67; born in Buchanan Co, VA; married; daughter of Eliga and Linda (Robson)
Crouse; died 16 Aug 1928; due to "probably T.B."; informant, W.J. Smith, Staley, WV.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 108.
William H. Riffe, age 23, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Gordon and Sallie
Riffe, married on 16 Oct 1879, Eliza Jane Riffe, age 17, born in Buchanan Co,
VA, daughter of Elijah and Malinda Riffe.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, KY.
Gabriel Riffe born 18 Jan 1764 in PA; died abt 1826; married Elizabeth
Muncey. Gabriel was son of Peter Riffe, Sr. Elizabeth was born in 1775 in
NC.
Gordon Riffe, born in 1820 in VA; married Sally Mullins, daughter of
Sherwood and Mary Roberts Mullins.
3. Ancestry.com web site, Booker Mullins search, 18 Jan 2001, submitted by
snakeman2@jps.net
Sally Mullins born about 1825 in KY; daughter of Sherwood and Mary Roberts
Mullins; married Gordon Riffe.
4. "Pioneers of Eastern KY....", Kozee, page 170
Gordon Riffe married Sally Mullins on 27 Nov 1838 in Pike Co, KY.
5. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page
292A, Family #1042.
Listed as Gordon Riffe, age 30, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. 1860 Census, Wise Co, VA, Pound PO, taken on 2 Jul 1860, Page 317, Family
#339.
Listed as Gordon Rife, age 45, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 108.
William H. Riffe, age 23, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Gordon and Sallie
Riffe, married on 16 Oct 1879, Eliza Jane Riffe, age 17, born in Buchanan Co,
VA, daughter of Elijah and Malinda Riffe.
2. Ancestry.com web site, Booker Mullins search, 18 Jan 2001, submitted by
snakeman2@jps.net
Sally Mullins born about 1825 in KY; daughter of Sherwood and Mary Roberts
Mullins; married Gordon Riffe.
3. "Pioneers of Eastern KY....", Kozee, page 170
Gordon Riffe married Sally Mullins on 27 Nov 1838 in Pike Co, KY.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page
292A, Family #1042.
Listed as Sally Riffe, age 25, born in KY, in household of husband, Gordon
Riffe.
5. 1860 Census, Wise Co, VA, Pound PO, taken on 2 Jul 1860, Page 317, Family
#339.
Listed as Sarah Rife, age 36, born in KY, in household of husband, Gordon
Riffe.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page 292A, Family #1042.
Listed as Sally Rife, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Gabriel Riffe.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page 292A, Family #1042.
Listed as Patsy Rife, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Gabriel Riffe.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page 292A, Family #1042.
Listed as Ann Rife, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, Gabriel Riffe.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 124.
Ebenezer Brewster married on 14 Mar 1844 Hannah Whitt.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 299B, Family #1149.
Listed as Ebenezer Brewster, age 23, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 14.
R.W.Brewster, age 22, married on 14 Jan 1880 Margaret McNiel, age 19.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
Both were born in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were Ebenezer and Hannah Brewster.
Her parents were Malcom and Mary McNiel.
4. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Ebenezer Brewster, age 38, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Andrew P. and Mary Brewster,
married on 15 Nov 1865 Sarah J. (Bailey) Griffiths, age 29, widow, born in Floyd Co, KY, daughter of
Hugh S. and Margaret Bailey. Married by P.J. Lockhart.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Sep 1870, Page 300A, Family #501.
Listed as Ebenezer Bruster, age 43, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Page 285A.
Listed as Ebenezer Brewster, age 53, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 124.
Ebenezer Brewster married on 14 Mar 1844 Hannah Whitt.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 299B, Family #1149.
Listed as Hanna Brewster, age 23, in household of husband, Ebenezer
Brewster.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 14.
R.W.Brewster, age 22, married on 14 Jan 1880 Margaret McNiel, age 19.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
Both were born in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were Ebenezer and Hannah Brewster.
Her parents were Malcom and Mary McNiel.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 299B, Family #1149.
Listed as Andrew Brewster, age 3, in household of father, Ebenezer
Brewster.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Sep 1870, Page 300A, Family #501.
Listed as Andrew P. Bruster, age 23, born in VA, in household of father, Ebenezer Brewster.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Page 284D.
Listed as Andrew P. Brewster, age 33, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Sep 1870, Page 300A, Family #501.
Listed as William Bruster, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Ebenezer Brewster.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Page 285A.
Listed as William Brewster, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, Ebenezer Brewster.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Sep 1870, Page 300A, Family #501.
Listed as Arthur H. Bruster, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Ebenezer Brewster.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Page 285A.
Listed as Herbert Brewster, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, Ebenezer Brewster.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, page 298A, Family #1125.
Listed as Milburn Whitt, age 45, born in VA, head of hosuehold.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, page 298A, Family #1125.
Listed as Mahala Whitt, age 43, born in VA, in household of husband, Milburn
Whitt.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Milburn Whitt search, 24 Nov 2000, submitted by
Nbean@aol.com
Susannah Whitt was born on 7 Oct 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 24.
Elihu Griffitts married on 21 Feb 1860 Louisa Elswick.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", page 14.
Marriage Records, Book 1, McDowell Co, WV, 1865-1896, page 109.
Almarine Griffee, age 20, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Eli L. and Louisa
Griffee, married on 13 Feb 1880 Sarah C. Hunt, age 21, also born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of Henry and Mary Hunt.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 310B, Family #1310.
Listed as Elihu Griffit, age 14, in household of father, Jess F. Griffits.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Louisa Elswick search, 24 Nov 2001, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net
Louisa Elswick; born in 1836 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of Tolbert and
Jane (_______) Elswick; married first, Elihu Griffiths on 21 Feb 1860 in
Tazewell Co, VA; second, Charles L. Robinette on 2 Feb 1875 in Tazewell Co,
VA.
5. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 24/25 Jul 1860,
Page 828, Family #973.
Listed as Eli Griffy, age 24, born in VA, farmer, in household of mother-in-law, Virginia Jane (______) Elswick.
6. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1860, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Elihu Griffiths, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jesse and Nancy Griffiths, married on 21 Feb 1860
Louisa Elswick, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Tolbert and Ginsy Elswick. Married by H.W. Bowen.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 306A, Family #1242.
Listed as Louisa Elswick, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Tolbert Elswick.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 24.
Elihu Griffitts married on 21 Feb 1860 Louisa Elswick.
3. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", page 14.
Marriage Records, Book 1, McDowell Co, WV, 1865-1896, page 109.
Almarine Griffee, age 20, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Eli L. and Louisa
Griffee, married on 13 Feb 1880 Sarah C. Hunt, age 21, also born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of Henry and Mary Hunt.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Louisa Elswick search, 24 Nov 2001, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net
Louisa Elswick; born in 1836 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of Tolbert and
Jane (_______) Elswick; married first, Elihu Griffiths on 21 Feb 1860 in
Tazewell Co, VA; second, Charles L. Robinette on 2 Feb 1875 in Tazewell Co,
VA.
5. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 24/25 Jul 1860,
Page 828, Family #973.
Listed as Louisa Griffy, age 23, born in VA, in household of mother, Virginia Jane (______) Elswick,
with husband, Elihu Griffiths.
6. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob P.O., taken on 6 Aug 1870, Page 273A,
Family #199.
Listed as Louise Griffee, age 33, born in VA, in household of Charles L. Robinette.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1860, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Elihu Griffiths, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jesse and Nancy Griffiths, married on 21 Feb 1860
Louisa Elswick, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Tolbert and Ginsy Elswick. Married by H.W. Bowen.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob P.O., taken on 6 Aug 1870, Page 273A,
Family #199.
Listed as Henderson Griffee, age 8, born in VA, in household of Charles L. Robinette, with mother, Louise
Elswick Griffiths.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 310B, Family #1310.
Listed as Jess F. Griffit, age 50, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 310B, Family #1310.
Listed as Ann Griffit, age 52, in household of husband, Jess F. Griffiths.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jesse Griffith search, 24 Nov 2000.
Jesse Griffith married Ann Clary.