Hepler

Carson

Harness

Wolfe

Ancestors of Mary Virginia Hepler

Generation 1

1.

Mary Virginia Hepler.

Ginny was the daughter of James W Hepler and Wilsonia Carson.  She was born 21 Nov 1871 at the Crow Place on Dunlap Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia,  She died 21 Jan 1942 in Sweet Springs, Monroe, West Virginia.

Joseph Alexander Eggleston.

Joseph was the son of James Monroe Eggleston and Margaret Virginia Wickline.  He was born 26 Jul 1872 and died 16 Apr 1923 in Loudoun County, Virginia.  Joseph and Ginny were married 23 Feb 1898 at Snake Run, Alleghany, Virginia and had ten children, all were born in Sweet Springs:

i.

Lottie Grayson Eggleston, b. 20 Apr 1899;
m. William Curtis Parrish 26 Jan 1947; d. 13 Oct 1973.

ii.

Leslie Cecil "Pete" Eggleston, b. 05 Aug 1900;
m. Gaynelle Jessee 11 Aug 1928; d. 24 Jul 1967.

iii.

Russell Vie Eggleston, b. 03 Oct 1901;
m. Mamie Belle Eschbaher 09 Apr 1927; d. 25 Dec 1990.

iv.

Vera Vivian Eggleston, b. 23 Jan 1903;
m. Jesse M Bell 25 Dec 1940; d. 21 Dec 1980.

v.

Bertha Chloe Eggleston, b. 23 Sep 1904;
m. George Benjamin Keene 26 Sep 1925; d. 29 Jan 1926.

vi.

Joseph Carl Eggleston, b. 28 Jun 1906;
m. Lottie Ruth Jessee 05 Jul 1930; d. 25 Oct 1961.

vii.

Ora Glenna Eggleston, b. 30 Jul 1907;
m. John C McDonald 22 Oct 1937; d. 28 Nov 1965.

viii.

Wilsonia Virginia Eggleston, b. 26 Apr 1909;
m. Clarence Russel Valler 16 Jan 1960; d. 18 Feb 1974.

ix.

James Atlas Eggleston, b. 10 Sep 1911; d. 01 Dec 1911.

x.

Ella May Eggleston, b. 05 Aug 1912; d. 10 Jun 1976.

Generation 2

2.

James W Hepler.

James was the son of David A Hepler and Bathsheba Miller.  He was born in 1847 in Alleghany County, Virginia.  He purchased the Crow Place (above left) which was originally known as Crow's Tavern.  It was built in 1822 and operated by Col. John Crow of Monroe County, Virginia.  Crow's was known throughout the nation for the friendliness and hospitality of its owner.  The first section was built of logs and had been expanded until it contained 18 rooms (all with fireplaces).  See accompanying article for a history of John Crow and Crow's Tavern.  The house was destroyed by fire in 1970 (see accompanying article).

3.

Wilsonia Caroline Carson.

Wilsonia was the daughter of James Carson and Caroline Elizabeth Wolfe.  She was born 31 Aug 1847 in Alleghany County, Virginia.  She died 23 Nov 1933 at the Crow Place on Dunlap Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia.  James and Wilsonia were married in 1870 and had ten children, all were born at the Crow Place:

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i.

Mary Virginia Hepler, b. 21 Nov 1871.

ii.

Russa Neff Hepler, b. 28 May 1875; d. 01 Dec 1880.

iii.

Lonnie Madison Hepler, b. 06 Sep 1877; d. 17 Dec 1958.

iv.

John Atlas Hepler, b. 17 Jan 1879; d. 20 Mar 1940.

v.

Sarah America Hepler, b. 17 Jan 1879;
m. George W Chapman 20 Apr 1915; d. 08 Jun 1927.

vi.

Wesley Taylor Hepler, b. 25 Nov 1882;
m. Rose Ellen Tucker 17 Jan 1910; d. 06 Feb 1969.

vii.

Ethel Wilsonia Hepler, b. 14 Jun 1885; d. 18 Jun 1975.

viii.

Virdie Vivian Hepler, b. 25 Nov 1886; d. 18 May 1904.

ix.

Mattie May Hepler, b. 18 Feb 1888; d. 09 Nov 1985.

x.

Josephine Green Hepler, b. 18 Feb 1890; d. 03 Nov 1938.

Generation 3

4.

David A Hepler.

David was the son of John Hepler and Rebecca Maggart.  He was born in 1808 in Monroe County, Virginia.

5.

Bathsheba Miller.

Bathsheba was born in 1810 in Monroe County and died before 1880.  David and Bathsheba were married 22 Sep 1828 and had ten children, all born in Monroe County:

i.

Rebecca Hepler, b. 1830.

ii.

Susan Hepler, b. 1832.

iii.

John Hepler, b. 1833; m. Mary C Carson
(daughter of James Carson (6) and Caroline
Elizabeth Wolfe (7)) 29 Mar 1859.

iv.

Thomas Hepler, b. 1835.

v.

Mary J Hepler, b. 1838.

vi.

Archibald S Hepler, b. 1840.

vii.

Sarah Elizabeth Hepler, b. 1842.

viii.

Nancy Isabel Hepler, b. 1844.

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ix.

James W Hepler, b. 1847.

x.

David Adam Hepler, b. 1849.

6.

James Carson.

James was the son of John Carson and Mary Black.  He was born in 1808 and died in 1862.

7.

Caroline Elizabeth Wolfe.

Caroline was the daughter of John Wolfe and Sarah Rayhill.  She was born 04 May 1815 in Augusta County, Virginia.  She died 24 Mar 1886 in Alleghany County, Virginia.  James and Caroline were married 19 May 1831 and had nine children, all were born in Alleghany County:

i.

Nancy Elizabeth Carson, b. 09 Oct 1832; d. 11 Aug 1864.

ii.

Sarah Green Carson, b. 06 Aug 1834;
m. Cornelius B Deeds 08 Sep 1853.

iii.

Eliza Matilda Carson, b. 07 Dec 1835; d. 30 Nov 1863.

iv.

John Pinnell Carson, b. 09 Mar 1837; d. 09 Mar 1837.

v.

Mary C Carson, b. 03 Jul 1838; m. John Hepler
(son of David Hepler (4) and Bathsheba Miller (5))
29 Mar 1859.

vi.

Virginia C Carson, b. 20 Apr 1841; d. 20 Mar 1914.

vii.

James Atlas Carson, b. 04 Sep 1843; d. 21 Dec 1916.

viii.

William Taylor Carson, b. 30 Jul 1845; d. 18 Apr 1865.

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ix.

Wilsonia Caroline Carson, b. 31 Aug 1847.

Generation 4

8.

John Carson.

John was born about 1765 in Ireland.  He emigrated to America and was naturalized in 1795.  [Order Book, Sweet Springs District Court, found in A History of Monroe County, West Virginia, p. 140.]  He died on 03 Jan 1847 in Alleghany County, Virginia.

9.

Nancy Black.

John and Nancy were married and had five children:

i.

George Carson, b. 1802; d. 1872.

ii.

John Carson.

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iii.

James Carson, b. 1808.

iv.

Rachel Carson.

v.

Sarah B Carson.

10.

John Hepler.

John was the son of John Hepler and Mary Elizabeth Harness.  He was born in 1779 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.  He died in Aug 1865 at Potts Creek, Alleghany County, Virginia.

11.

Rebecca Maggart.

Rebecca was the daughter of David Maggart and Susanna Long.  She was born in 1790 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.  She died in 1866 at Potts Creek, Alleghany County, Virginia.  John and Rebecca had eight children, all were born in Monroe County:

i.

Elizabeth Hepler, b. 1807; d. 1851.

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ii.

David A Hepler, b. 1808.

iii.

John A Hepler, b. 09 Nov 1812; d. 04 Sep 1900.

iv.

Sarah Hepler, b. 1818.

v.

Harriet P Hepler, b. 1820.

vi.

Mary Hepler, b. 1827.

vii.

Joseph Hepler, b. 1833.

viii.

Susan Hepler, b. 1836.

12.

John Wolfe.

John was the son of Jacob Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth.  He was born in 1793 and died about 1844.

13.

Sarah Rayhill.

Sarah was the daughter of Matthew Rayhill and Elizabeth Stull.  She was born in 1792.  John and Sarah were married 21 Jul 1812 in Monroe County and had six children:

i.

Elizabeth A Wolfe, b. 05 Aug 1814; d. 24 Jul 1859.

ii.

Mary P Wolfe, b. 1819; d. bef. 1860.

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iii.

Caroline Elizabeth Wolfe, 04 May 1815.

iv.

Jacob R Wolfe, b. abt. 1823; d. Sep 1899.

v.

Charlotte E Wolfe, b. 1828; d. 1912.

vi.

Sarah A Wolfe, b. 1832;
m. Charles William Thomas 10 Feb 1857.

Generation 5

14.

John Hepler.

John may have been the son of Johann Christoph Hepler [see note regarding relationship between John and the remaining Hepler's at (20).] and Maria Christina Gerlach.  He was born in 1750 in Pennsylvannia.  He died in 1801 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

15.

Mary Elizabeth Harness.

Elizabeth was the daughter of John Harness.  She was born in 1750 in Goshen, Rockbridge, Virginia.  She died before 28 Oct 1822.  John and Mary Elizabeth were married in 1770 in Shenandoah County, Virginia; they had five children:

i.

Jacob Hepler, b. 1770; d. 1855.

ii.

Polly Hepler, b. 1780.

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iii.

John Hepler, b. 1779.

iv.

Catherine Hepler, b. 1780; d. 1870.

v.

Samuel Hepler, b. 1785; d. 1862.

16.

David Maggart.

David was the son of David Maggart and Margaret Mauck.  He was born in 1751 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.  He died in 1824 in Alleghany County, Virginia./p>

17.

Susanna Long.

Susanna was born in 1755 in Frederick, Shenandoah, Virginia.  She died 17 Oct 1784 in Alleghany County, Virginia.  David and Susanna had at least one child:

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i.

Rebecca Maggart.

18.

Jacob Wolfe.

Jacob was the son of John Wolfe and Mary Magdaline.  He was born in 1775 in Virginia.  He died in 1848 at Potts Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia.

19.

Mary Elizabeth.

Mary was born before 1780 in Alleghany County, Virginia.  She died in 1851.  Jacob and Mary Elizabeth were married in 1792 and had eight children:

i.

George W Wolfe.

ii.

Abraham Wolfe, b. 1797; d. 1861.

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iii.

John Wolfe, b. 1793.

iv.

Sarah Catharine Wolfe, b. 1800; d. 1870.

v.

Issac Wolfe, b. 1803; d. 1886.

vi.

Sampson Wolfe, b. 1807; d. 1848.

vii.

Mahala Wolfe, b. 1810; d. 1849.

viii.

Charlotte E Wolfe, b. 1828.

20.

Mathew Rayhill.

Nothing is known at this time about Mathew or his parents.

21.

Elizabeth Stull.

Elizabeth was the daughter of Frederick Stull and Charlotte Rietter.  She was born about 1760 in Antrim, Ireland.  She died before 1820 in Monroe County, Virginia.  Mathew and Elizabeth had eleven children:

i.

Matthew Harvey Rayhill, b. 1781; d. 1855.

ii.

Mary Rayhill, b. 1781.

iii.

Elizabeth Rayhill, b. 1787.

iv.

George Rayhill, b. 1790; d. 1867.

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v.

Sarah Rayhill, b. 1792.

vi.

Jacob Rayhill, b. 1793.

vii.

Esther Rayhill, b. 1795; d. 1858.

viii.

Alexander Rayhill, b. 1797; d. 1827.

ix.

Harriet Rayhill, d. 1874.

x.

Charlotte Rayhill.

xi.

Katherine Rayhill.

Generation 6

22.

Johann Christoph Hepler.

Johann was the son of Johann Caspar Hepler and Anna Margaretha Kramer.  He was born 03 Feb 1709 in Vaihingen an der Enz, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany and died at sea on 18 Aug 1750 while emigrating with his family to America.

Although the remaining Hepler's are, in fact, direct relatives of Johann Christoph Hepler, the connection to John Hepler our ancestor is speculative.  At this time there is no conclusive proof that Johann Christoph is John's father; however, he did have a son born after his death named Johann Henrich.  There are no records beyond his birth regarding Johann Henrich.  Stating the obvious, anglicized Johann Henrich translates to John Henry.  There are some records that refer to a John Henry Hepler living in Virginia and born in Pennsylvania around the same time.  In the interest of genealogical research, I have included this family in our family tree until such time as the parents of our John Hepler (12) can be identified.  Hopefully someone who reads this may have further information, if so, please contact me at the email address below.

23.

Maria Christina Gerlach.

Maria was the daughter of Georg Gerlach and Susanna.  She was born 18 Nov 1718 in Borna, Chemnitz, Sachsen,Germany.  She died in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  Johann and Maria were married before 1739 and had four children, all except Johann Henrich were born in Germany:

i.

Johann Christian Hepler, b. 28 Jan 1739.

ii.

Johann Georg Hepler, b. 17 Nov 1743;
d. Aug 1810 in Pennsylvania.

iii.

Johann Gottlieb Hepler, b. 23 Jan 1748.

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iv.

John/Johann Henrich Hepler, b. 1750.

24.

John Harness.

John was the son of Johann Michael Ernst Hoerner and Maria Elizabeth Dieffenbach.  He was born in 1725 in Pennsylvania and died 28 Apr 1810 in Hardy County, Virginia.  He was married twice, however, his wife is unknown. His second wife was Eunice Perry.  John and his first wife had at least one child:

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i.

Mary Elizabeth Harness, b. 1750.

Eunice Perry.

Eunice was born in 1737 and died in 1823.  John and Eunice were married in 1757 in Hampshire County, Virginia and had ten children:

i.

George Harness, b. 1759; d. 1816.

ii.

Jemima Harness, b. 1760; d. 1827.

iii.

Adam Harness, b. 1762; d. 1858.

iv.

Rebecca Harness, b. 1764; d. 1810.

v.

John Harness, b. 1772; d. 1810.

vi.

Elizabeth Harness, b. 1774; d. 1846.

vii.

Solomon Harness, b. 1776; d. 1850.

viii.

Joseph Harness, b. 1778; d. 1821.

ix.

Sarah Harness, b. 1783; d. 1845.

x.

Hannah Harness, b. 1783; d. 1823.

25.

David Maggart.

David was the son of Hans Maggart.  He was born in 1728 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  He died before 23 May 1775 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

26.

Margaret Mauck.

Margaret was born in 1731 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.  She died in 1798.  David and Margaret were married before 1751 and had eight children:

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i.

David Maggart, b. 1751.

ii.

Benjamin Maggart, b. 1755; d. 1805.

iii.

John Maggart, b. 1757; d. 1831.

iv.

Henry Maggart, b. 1761; d. 1842.

v.

Jacob Maggart, b. 1765; d. 1834.

vi.

Rudolph Maggart, b. 1767; d. 1798.

vii.

Daniel Maggart, b. 1768.

viii.

Elizabeth Maggart, b. 1769.

27.

John Wolfe.

John was born in 1746 in Virginia.  He died in 1828 at Potts Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia.

28.

Mary Magdaline.

Mary Magdaline was born in 1745.  John and Mary had ten children:

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i.

Jacob Wolfe, b. 1775.

ii.

Abraham Wolfe.

iii.

Leah Wolfe.

iv.

Mary Magdalane Wolfe.

v.

Susannah Wolfe.

vi.

Christina Wolfe, b. 1776; d. 1828.

vii.

Sarah Wolfe, b. 1780; d. 1860.

viii.

Catharine Wolfe, b. 1781; d. 1860.

ix.

Elizabeth Wolfe, b. 1783; d. 1860.

x.

John Wolfe, b. 1782; d. 1839.

29.

Mr. Rayhill.

He was born about 1730.  He was married and had three children:

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i.

Mathew Rayhill.

ii.

Samuel Rayhill.

iii.

Harvey Rayhill.

30.

Frederick Stull.

Frederick was born about 1730.

31.

Charlotte Rietter.

Charlotte was born about 1730.  Frederick and Charlotte had five children:

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i.

Elizabeth Stull, b. abt. 1760.

ii.

Frederick George Stull, d. 1822.

iii.

Charity Stull.

iv.

Catherine Stull.

v.

Jane Stull.

Generation 7

32.

Johann Caspar Hepler.

Johann was the son of Caspar Heppler and Margaretha Keller.  He was born in 1680 in Vaihingen an der Enz, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died in 1750 in Germany.

33.

Anna Margaretha Kramer.

Anna was the daughter of Johann Georg Kramer and Anna Margaretha.  She was born 02 Feb 1684 in Vaihingen an der Enz, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  She died 22 Mar 1746 in Germany.  Johann Caspar and Anna Margaretha were married 07 Sep 1706 in Germany and had eight children, all were born in Germany:

i.

Christina Regina Hepler, b. Jun 1707; d. 27 Sep 1726.

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iii.

Johann Christoph Hepler, b. 03 Feb 1709.

iii.

Johann Georg Hepler, b. 23 Mar 1711.

iv.

Johann Caspar Hepler, b. 10 Jul 1713;
d. 18 Dec 1769 in Lehigh, Pennsylvania.

v.

Maria Margaretha Hepler, b. 06 May 1715.

vi.

Anna Elisabeth Hepler, b. 06 Apr 1717; d. 06 Sep 1717.

vii.

Maria Catharina Hepler, b. 31 May 1719; d. 02 Oct 1726.

viii.

Andreas Hepler, b. Nov 1724; d. 11 Mar 1725.

34.

Johann Michael Ernst Hoerner.

Johann was the son of Ludwig Ernst Hoerner.  He was born 01 Jan 1700 in Unter-Owisheim, Kalsruhe, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died in 1784 in Hampshire County, Virginia.

35.

Maria Elizabeth Dieffenbach.

Maria was the daughter of Johan Conrad Dieffenbach and Maria Barbara Christler.  She was born before 08 Jul 1705 in Weisloch, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  Johann Michael and Maria Elizabeth were married in 1723 in York, Pennsylvania and had twelve children:

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i.

John Harness, b. 1725.

ii.

Michael Harness, b. 1726; d. 1763.

iii.

Elizabeth Harness, b. 1727; d. 1804.

iv.

Adam Harness, b. 1728; d. 1759.

v.

Conrad Harness, b. 1729; d. 1763.

vi.

Barbara R Harness, b. 1732; d. 1820.

vii.

Leonard Harness, b. 1734; d. 1808.

viii.

George Harness, b. 1740; d. 1823.

ix.

Peter Harness, b. 1742; d. 1826.

x.

Dorthea Harness, b. 1743; d. 1796.

xi.

Jacob Harness, b. 1747.

xii.

Margaret C Harness, b. 1749; d. 1792.

36.

Hans Maggart.

Hans was born 15 Jul 1703 in Bern, Switzerland.  He died 24 Mar 1783 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.  He was married before 1728 and had at least one child:

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i.

David Maggart, b. 1728.

Generation 8

37.

Caspar Heppler.

Caspar was the son of Johann Hans Heppler and Dorothea.  He was born in 1650 in Benningen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died in 1720.

38.

Margaretha Keller.

Margaretha was the daughter of Johannes Keller and Barbara.  She was born about 1650 in Germany.  Caspar and Margaretha were married 15 Feb 1676 and had at least one child:

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i.

Johann Caspar Hepler. b. 1680.

39.

Johann Georg Kramer.

Nothing is known about Johann Georg where was born or who is parents were.

40.

Anna Margaretha.

Johann and Anna had at least one child:

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i.

Anna Margaretha Kramer, b. 02 Feb 1684.

41.

Ludwig Ernst Hoerner.

Ludwig was born in 1670 in Unter-Owisheim, Karsruhe, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died in 1710 in New York City.  He was married and had three children:

i.

Johann Conrad Matthues Hoerner, b. 1695.

ii.

Anna Margathrea Hoerner, b. 1695.

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iii.

Johann Michael Ernst Hoerner, b. 01 Jan 1700.

42.

Johan Conrad Dieffenbach.

Johan was born in 1685 in Wiesloch, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died in Aug 1738.

43.

Maria Barbara Christler.

Maria was born in 1685 in Weisloch, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  Johan Conrad and Maria Barbara were married 25 Dec 1702 and had three children:

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i.

Maria Elizabeth Dieffenbach, b. bef. 08 Jul 1705.

ii.

Anna D Dieffenbach, b. 1708.

iii.

John A Dieffenbach, b. 1711; d. 1777.

Generation 9

44.

Johann Hans Hepler.

Johann was the son of Michel Heppler and Magdalena Brachot.  He was born between 1599-1628 in Benningen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died about 1674.

45.

Dorothea.

Johann and Dorothea had three children:

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i.

Caspar Heppler, b. 1650.

ii.

Johann Georg Heppler, b. 1640; d. 24 Nov 1702.

iii.

Zacharias Heppler, b. 1641; d. 1693.

Generation 10

46.

Michel Heppler.

Michel was born between 1538-1570 in Murr, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany.  He died between 1599-1657.

47.

Magdalena Brachot.

Magdalena was born between 1546-1573 in Germany.  She died between 1599-1663.  Michel and Magdalena were married 06 Jul 1590 in Germany and had at least one child:

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i.

Johann Hans Heppler, b. bet. 1599-1628.