BIOGRAPHY: from the book: West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia - Volume 2, page 192 -
In Wetzel county, December 20, 1882, George M. Yenne wedded Sophia (Fluharty) (Robinson), who is a daughter of Henry and Sarah (Eddy) Fluharty, residents in Wetzel county since 1845. She was born when they were living in Marion county, Virginia, September 25, 1833. George M. Yenne's post office address is Pine Grove, Wetzel county, West Virginia.
1860 US Census - VA, Wirt Co. lists Senia as age 10/12.
BIOGRAPHY: moved to Wetzel Co., VA from Tuscarawas Co., OH w/parents in about 1847. Civil war veteran. Co. C, 14th Indiana Inf. discharged after serving 5 months, eleven days due to illness contracted after entering the army.
from the book: West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia - Volume 2, page 192 -
GEORGE YENNE - is one of the most energetic and prosperous of the residents of Grant district, Wetzel county, West Virginia, where he combines the avocations of farmer, blacksmith and wagon manufacturer. He was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, December 17, 1840, and was but six years old when his parents, Henry and Rachel (Renneker) Yenne, made their home in Wetzel county. He enlisted in the 1861 war, as a member of Company C, 14th Indiana Infantry, and after serving five months and eleven days was discharged on accounty [sic] of illness contracted after entering the army. His first wife, whom he married October 19, 1862, was Elizabeth Eckelberry, and their children were: Richard E., born September 5, 1863; Samuel J., August 16, 1865; Sarah C., December 12, 1867; George E., January 9, 1871, died April 10, 1872; James E. Mc., April 28, 1873, died August 28, 1881; Palmyra F. C., October 23, 1875 - all the living children are at home. In Wetzel county, December 20, 1882, George M. Yenne wedded Sophia (Fluharty) (Robinson), who is a daughter of Henry and Sarah (Eddy) Fluharty, residents in Wetzel county since 1845. She was born when they were living in Marion county, Virginia, September 25, 1833. George M. Yenne's post office address is Pine Grove, Wetzel county, West Virginia.
BIRTH: Birthplace listed as Marion Co (VA) in _Wirt Co. Marriages 1854-1899_.
CENSUS: Listed as FLEUHARTY in 1880 census.
MILITARY: Civil War Veteran. Co. A. 15th Reg, (West Virginia Infantry)
OBITUARY: Obituary of Lewis FLUHARTY taken from an unidentified newspaper.
(Photocopy provided by Marjorie Mayes of Elizabeth, Wirt Co., West Virginia)
Lewis Fluharty
Lewis Fluharty, age 83 years died at his home near Freeport, Ritchie County on Sunday September 15, of deseases incident to old age.
The funeral was held at the Pine Twist Baptist Church on Tuesday September 17, at 12:00 o'clock.
Rev. R. A. McMillion, officiating.
Mr. Fluharty had lived a devoted christian life for fifty years and the ripe old age to which he lived is one of the best tributes of a clean life.BURIAL: Lewis is interred at Pine Twist Cemetery.
OBITUARY: Mary FLUHARTY
Mary E. Fluharty, wife of Lewis Fluharty, died at her home on Standing Stone October 1st after a lingering illness from ailments incidents to old age.
The deceased was born August 1st, 1839, and was aged 76 years, and two months at the date of her death.
Her maiden name was Mary E. Robinson and she was married to Lewis
Fluharty February 25th, 1860. She was converted and joined the M. E. Church at the age of 12 years, and later in life she became a member of the Baptist Church, being baptised by Rev. R. A. McMillion, who also officiated at the funeral services, which were conducted from the Pine Twist Church on last Sunday, in the presence of a large number of her friends and relatives.
The deceased is survived by her husband and nine children, as follows: Three sons, E. H. and J. W. of this county, and H. J. of Crooksville, Ohio, and six daughters, Mesdames Charity Bell, Nina Bell and Addie Foutty, of Elizabeth No. 2, Mrs. Emma Headly of Creston, Mrs. Lucy Howley of Newark, and Mrs. M. Mulvey of Parkersburg. There are also 44 grand-children of the deceased now living.BURIAL: Mary is interred at Pine Twist Cemetery.
MARRIAGE: According to Marsha Brookover, Mary and Lewis were married by Rev. Hall.
DEATH: According to Marsha Brookover, cause of death was complications of Paralysis.
In the 1860 Census of Wetzel Co., Virginia, Hannah is 1/12 year (one mo. old).