Minerva Jane Bates
1867 - 1929 (62 years)-
Name Minerva Jane Bates Born 3 Feb 1867 Harrison County, West Virginia, USA [1] - Lamberts Run
Gender Female Census 22 Jun 1900 Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia, USA [2] Census 1900
West Virginia, Harrison, Eagle District, 22 Jun 1900, SD 1, ED 47, sheets 23B and 24A, dwelling 452, family 454
Jno. Fortney, head 34 (Jul 1865). Manerva, wife 33 (Feb 1867). They have been married for 12 years; 8 children born, 8 living. Children: N.S., son 10 (Jun 1889); Arizo, daughter 9 (Jan 1891); Naomi, daughter 8 (May 1892); Lily, daughter 6 (Apr 1894); Elsie, daughter 4 (Oct 1895); Rella, daughter 2 (Jun 1897); Lawrence, son 1 (Nov 1898); Joshua, son newborn (May 1900. N.S., Arizon, and Naomi were attending school. Only the parents and N.S. can read and write. He is a farmer working on his own account; owns farm free of mortgage. All the family was born in West Virginia to include their parents.Age: 33 Census 5 Apr 1910 Eagle, Harrison, West Virginia, USA [3] Census 1910
West Virginia, Harrison, Eagle, 5 Apr 1910, ED 29, sheet 20B, dwelling 358, family 368
John W. Fortney, head 44. Manerva J., wife 43. First marriage for both; married at age 21; thirteen children born, 11 living. Children: Arizona, daughter 19; Naomi E., daughter 17; Lille B., daughter 16; Elcie B., daughter 14; Lawrence P., son 11; Joshua, son 10; Alma M., daughter 7; Bessie M., daughter 5; John M., son 2; Beatrice M., daughter 4 months. He is a general farmer working on his own account; owns farm with a mortgage. Arizona and Lillie perform housework for a private family for wages. All can read and write except for the 4 youngest children. All the children except for Arizona and the 3 youngest attend school. All were born in West Virginia, including the parents parents. Next door to Andrew J. and Sarah J. Kellison; Frederick W. and Anna B. Harbert.Age: 43 Census 9 Mar 1920 Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA [4] Census 1920
West Virginia, Harrison, Lumberport, Eagle District 9 Mar 1920, ED 73, sheet 8A, dwelling 167, family 186, farm
John W. Fortney, head 53. Manerva, wife 52. Children: Lawrence P., son 21; Alma M., daughter 16; Bessie M., daughter 14; John M., son 12; Beatrice M., daughter 10. he is a farmer; owns farm, working on his own account. Lawrence is a teamster laborer for wages. Alma, Bessie, John and Beatrice are attending school; all can read and write. All were born in West Virginia. Next door to Homer W. and Adura Badgett.Age: 52 Died 27 Jul 1929 Harrison County, West Virginia, USA [5] Buried Lumberport Lions Club Cemetery, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA [1] Minerva Jane Bates Fortney (1867 - 1929) - Find A Grave Memorial Person ID I3738 clanSoren Last Modified 5 Nov 2014
Family John Washington Fortney 2x , b. 2 Jul 1865, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA , d. 6 Jan 1956, Robinson Run, Harrison, West Virginia, USA (Age 90 years) Married 9 Aug 1888 Harrison County, West Virginia, USA [6] Children Nottey Shuttleworth Fortney, b. 21 Jun 1889, Eagle District, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. 15 Oct 1915, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA (Age 26 years) 1. Arizona Frances Fortney, b. 17 Jan 1891, Eagle District, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. 2 Jul 1972, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA (Age 81 years) 2. Naomi E. Fortney, b. 28 May 1892, Eagle District, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. Nov 1974, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA (Age 82 years) 3. Lilly B. Fortney, b. 21 Apr 1894, Eagle District, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. Yes, date unknown 4. Elsie Blanche Fortney, b. 26 Oct 1895, Eagle District, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. 23 Oct 1989, Shinnston, Harrison, West Virginia, USA (Age 93 years) 5. Rellah D. Fortney, b. 26 Jan 1897, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA , d. 19 Sep 1906, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA (Age 9 years) 6. + Lawrence P. Fortney, b. 2 Nov 1898, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA , d. Yes, date unknown 7. Joshua Dovener Fortney, b. 3 May 1900, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA , d. 5 Jan 1928, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA (Age 27 years) 8. Arlo Bates Fortney, b. 20 Nov 1901, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. 7 Jan 1902, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA (Age 0 years) 9. 10. Alma Merl Fortney, b. 3 Feb 1903, Lamberts Run, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. Yes, date unknown 11. Bessie M. Fortney, b. 29 Mar 1905, Lumberport, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. 6 Jun 1933, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA (Age 28 years) 12. John Morgan Fortney, b. 8 May 1907, Lamberts Run, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. Yes, date unknown 13. Beatrice Marion Fortney, b. 14 May 1909, Meadowbrook, Harrison, West Virginia, USA , d. 14 Jul 1999 (Age 90 years) Last Modified 5 Nov 2014 Family ID F1302 Group Sheet
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- [S171] FamilySearch™ West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970, Genealogical Society of Utah (GSU), (search.labs.familysearch.org), Harrison County Death Records, Film number 1953473, digitial number 4256276, image 2098.
Name: Minerva Jane Fortney
Death date: 27 Jul 1929
Death place: Harrison, West Virginia
Marital status: Married
Spouse name: John Fortney
Father name: Notley Or Nosley S. Bates
Mother name: Laura Swiger
Film number: 1953473
Digital GS number: 4256276
Image number: 2098
Reference number: 11056
Source: Statewide
Collection: West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970 - [S201] FamilySearch™ West Virginia Marriages 1853-1870, Genealogical Society of Utah (GSU), (search.labs.familysearch.org), Harrison County Marriage Records, v 5, p 207, 9 Aug 1888 (Reliability: 3).
Groom name: John W. Fortney
Groom age: 23 years
Groom estimated birth year: 1865
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Bride name: Minerva J. Bates
Bride age: 21 years
Bride estimated birth year: 1867
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Event type: Marriage
Marriage date: 09 Aug 1888
Marriage place: Harrison, West Virginia
Father of groom name: Joshua D. Fortney
Mother of groom name: Mary M. Fortney
Father of bride name: Notley S. Batis
Mother of bride name: Laura F. Batis
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Film number: 847276
Digital GS number: 4011520
Image number: 227
Reference number: v 5 p 207
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Marriages 1853-1970
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