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About William Chenoweth, I
WILLIAM CHENOWETH 1732-1772
First born son and grandson, William Chenoweth founded the oldest and largest known line of the third generation, but he died at the early age of 40, within a year of his father, John. Though twice married, William mentions only three sons (John, Jonathan, and William - who ranged in age from 17 to 12 at the time of his death - all three would fight in the Revolutionary War) and a daughter in his will. This daughter, Mary, is not known to have married. By the will she was instructed to care for her widowed grandmother, Mary Smith Chenoweth.
Some think there were two additional children: Samuel and Jane, by William's second wife Jane; others dispute their existence, since they are not mentioned in his will. Nothing is known of his 2nd marriage to Jane other than she is mentioned in his will. Who she was or when the marriage took place is unknown. Some researchers in the Carter line feel that Jane was the oldest daughter of James and Hannah Chenoweth Carter, William's first cousin, but proof of this link has not been found. She may have remarried to Jacob Vertrees, an event assigned by Cora Hiatt and other researchers to the alleged daughter Jane. If this is the case, it is likely that Jane and her step-son William traveled to Kentucky together possibly with the Vertrees. These relationships have never been fully determined.
William was born in Baltimore Co., MD where his birth is recorded in the records of St John's Parish. He moved to Frederick County, Virginia, probably before his teens with his parents, where he married his first wife, Ruth Calvert, probably at the Hopewell monthly meeting house in Clearbrook, Frederick Co., VA. The Calverts were Quakers. She is thought to be the daughter of Isaac Calvert and the grand niece of William's grandmother, Mary Calvert, but this is not proven. William's son, William, Jr., did name one of his sons, Isaac Calvert Chenoweth. The name Ruth Calvert is a family tradition and not found in any documentation, though the first name Ruth is from William's will.
Another puzzle regarding William is the land upon which he lived. Shortly before he died, William and his brother, John, were jointly left land by their father's will that was located within Hampshire Co. William in turn sold his divided share that same year to his brother John. William would not have sold his share unless he already enjoyed his own land at the time. There is a record in 1762 in Frederick Co. of William and Ruth selling 90 acres to Henry Switzer in Frederick Co. on Mill Creek and 110 acres to William Boyd but where did William get this land? As there is a not a deed recorded of William's land, one assumption is that he may have received it from his father-in-law on his marriage to Ruth.
William's and Ruth's children are all thought to have been born in Frederick Co., VA where William left his will, though the actual area may have been Berkeley Co., not formed until 1772. The genealogy of this group would be better defined by knowing the date of death for Ruth and the date of marriage to Jane. Little at all is known of what happened to Jane, or how the children grew to adulthood. The three sons would go on to lead very distinct lives in different locations and found remarkable lines. The oldest, John, would settle in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) founding the largest branch of the family that still predominately lives in West Virginia. Jonathan and William went to Kentucky and the families migrated to Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Iowa and the West Coast.
Children of WILLIAM CHENOWETH and RUTH CALVERT are:
- John b. November 16, 1755, Frederick Co., VA; d. June 16, 1831, Randolph Co., VA (now WV); m. MARY PUGH, January 07, 1779, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV); b. January 29, 1762, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV); d. February 01, 1849, Randolph Co., VA (now WV).
- Jonathan b. 1757, Frederick Co., VA; d. Muhlenberg Co., KY; m. CHLOE ATCHISON, March 1779, Patterson Creek, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV); b. Abt. 1760; d. Aft. 1822.
- Mary b. 1759; d. Unknown; m. ? HEATH, 1789, Kentucky; b. Bet. 1744 - 1764; d. Unknown.
- William b. June 10, 1760, Frederick Co., VA; d. August 16, 1828, near Deatsville, Nelson Co., KY; m. MARY M. 'POLLY' VAN METER, October 04, 1781, Nelson Co., KY (then Jefferson Co.); b. February 11, 1757, Berkeley Co., VA (now WV); d. June 29, 1832, Nelson Co., KY.
Children of WILLIAM CHENOWETH and JANE ? are: (IN QUESTION)
- Jane b. Bef. 1765; d. Bef. 1788, Kentucky; m. JACOB VERTREES, Abt. 1780, Kentucky Co., VA; b. October 24, 1756, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD; d. Aft. 1820, Hardin Co., KY.
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William Chenoweth Gender: Male Birth: Jan 8 1732
Saint Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States Marriage: Spouse: Ruth Calvert 1754
Virginia Marriage: Spouse: Jane Between Jan 1764 and Dec 1764
Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America Death: Dec 24 1771
Frederick, Virginia, United States Burial: From Dec 24 1771 Parents: John Chenoweth Mary Chenoweth (born Smith) Spouses: Ruth Chenoweth (born Calvert) Jane Chenoweth Children: Mary Heath (born Chenoweth) John Chenoweth William Chenoweth Samuel Chenoweth Jane Van Treese (born Chenoweth) Jonathan Chenoweth Chloe Switzer (born Chenoweth) Siblings: Thomas Chenoweth Arthur Chenoweth Absolom Chenoweth Mary Watson (born Chenoweth) Elizabeth Stuart (born Chenoweth) Rachel Seaton (born Chenoweth) Richard Chenoweth Stephen Gregg Chenoweth John Chenoweth, III Source: Click here to view record on FamilySearch Additional information LifeSketch: First born son and grandson, William founded the oldest and largest known line of the third generation, but he died at the early age of 40, within a year of his father, John. Though twice married, William mentions only three sons (John, Jonathan, and William - who ranged in age from 17 to 12 at the time of his death - all three would fight in the Revolutionary War) and a daughter in his will. This daughter, Mary, is not known to have married. By the will she was instructed to care for her widowed grandmother, Mary Smith Chenoweth. Some think there were two additional children: Samuel and Jane, by William's second wife Jane; others dispute their existence, since they are not mentioned in his will. Nothing is known of his 2nd marriage to Jane other than she is mentioned in his will. Who she was or when the marriage took place is unknown. Some researchers in the Carter line feel that Jane was the oldest daughter of James and Hannah Chenoweth Carter, William's first cousin, but proof of this link has not been found. She may have remarried to Jacob Vertrees, an event assigned by Cora Hiatt and others to the alleged daughter Jane. If this is the case, it is likely that Jane and her step-son William traveled to Kentucky together possibly with the Vertrees. These relationships have never been fully determined.
William was born in Baltimore Co., MD where his birth is recorded in the records of St John's Parish. He moved to Frederick County, Virginia, probably before his teens with his parents, where he married his first wife, Ruth Calvert, probably at the Hopewell monthly meeting house in Clearbrook, Frederick Co., VA. The Calverts were Quakers. She is thought to be the daughter of Isaac Calvert and the grand niece of William's grandmother, Mary Calvert, but this is not proven. William's son, William, Jr., did name one of his sons, Isaac Calvert Chenoweth. The name Ruth Calvert is a family tradition and not found in any documentation, though the first name Ruth is from William's will.
Another puzzle regarding William is the land upon which he lived. Shortly before he died, William and his brother, John, were jointly left land by their father's will that was located within Hampshire Co. William in turn sold his divided share that same year to his brother John. William would not have sold his share unless he already enjoyed his own land at the time. There is a record in 1762 in Frederick Co. of William and Ruth selling 90 acres to Henry Switzer in Frederick Co. on Mill Creek and 110 acres to William Boyd but where did William get this land? As there is a not a deed recorded of William's land, one assumption is that he may have received it from his father-in-law on his marriage to Ruth.
William's and Ruth's children are all thought to have been born in Frederick Co., VA where William left his will, though the actual area may have been Berkeley Co., not formed until 1772. The genealogy of this group would be better defined by knowing the date of death for Ruth and the date of marriage to Jane. Little at all is known of what happened to Jane, or how the children grew to adulthood. The three sons would go on to lead very distinct lives in different locations and found remarkable lines. The oldest, John, would settle in Randolph Co., VA (now WV) founding the largest branch of the family that still predominately lives in West Virginia. Jonathan and William went to Kentucky and the families migrated to Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Iowa and the West Coast.
From the Chenowethsite.com from William Chenoweth (3) 1732-1772
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- William Chenoweth
- Gender: Male
- Birth: Jan 8 1732 Saint Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Marriage: Spouse: Ruth Calvert 1754 Virginia
- Marriage: Spouse: Jane Between Jan 1764 and Dec 1764 Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America
- Death: Dec 24 1771 * Frederick, Virginia, United States
- Burial: From Dec 24 1771
- Parents: John Chenoweth & Mary Chenoweth (born Smith)
- Spouses: Ruth Chenoweth (born Calvert) & Jane Chenoweth
- Children:
- Mary Heath (born Chenoweth)
- John Chenoweth
- William Chenoweth
- Samuel Chenoweth
- Jane Van Treese (born Chenoweth)
- Jonathan Chenoweth
- Chloe Switzer (born Chenoweth)
- Siblings: Thomas Chenoweth
- Arthur Chenoweth
- Absolom Chenoweth
- Mary Watson (born Chenoweth)
- Elizabeth Stuart (born Chenoweth)
- Rachel Seaton (born Chenoweth)
- Richard Chenoweth
- Stephen Gregg Chenoweth
- John Chenoweth, III
- Source: Click here to view record on FamilySearch
- Additional information
- Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Apr 10 2018, 18:18:41 UTC
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William Chenoweth, I's Timeline
| 1732 |
January 8, 1732
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St. George's, Baltimore County, Maryland, Colonial America
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| 1755 |
November 15, 1755
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Frederick County, Virginia, United States
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| 1757 |
1757
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Frederick, Virginia
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| 1759 |
1759
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Frederick, Virginia
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| 1760 |
June 10, 1760
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Virginia, Colonial America
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| 1771 |
December 24, 1771
Age 39
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Frederick County, Virginia, Colonial America
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December 24, 1771
Age 39
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