The Family of John LEMASTER
and  Nancy Ann SHIVELY 
(6th Generation)

50 John LEMASTER, b. 25 Sep 1778, Bern/Robeson Twp., Berks Co., PA, s/o Andrew and  Barbara (HECK) LEMASTER (100/101), d. 2 Mar 1825, Berkeley Co., VA., m. ?, (51) Nancy Ann SHIVELY, b. 1789, d. 5 May 1871. The suretor for this marriage was John H. Wilson, the minister John Light. He had m. 1st. Elizabeth ____?, by whom he had son, William. He moved from Franklin Co., PA, to Berkeley Co., VA in 1812, purchased land on the Opequon Creek nr. Greensburg from James Foreman. The LEMASTER House was is a stone house built c1812. The house, now in ruin, was built by John LEMASTER. A picture of the house appears in the architectural history of Berkeley Co.They are buried in MYERS Cemetery, Berkeley Co. His will was filled both in Berkeley Co., VA, and Franklin Co., PA. In his will, he released his slaves, Andrew and Kesia, and gave them a house in Morgan Co., He named his wife, Nancy, sons William and John, daughters Elizabeth Ann, Margaret, and Eliza, an equal share to any unborn children, his brothers George, Philip, and Daniel; brother George to be the executor of the will. Edmund Randall, William Morrison, and John Cross were witnesses. In 1850, Ann LAYMASTER and son James, a miller, are residing with son-in-law, John R. CROOK, in Berkeley Co., VA. WILL (FH3, PAFRB4, WVBE1,11, 18, WVBEB7, p106-107, 16, p32, 19 p13) Children:

WILL: John LAYMASTER: 14 Feb 1831, 11 Jun 1827, and 11 Jan 1836; Will of John LEMASTER of  Berkeley Co., VA, dated 21 Feb 1825, probated 26 May 1825; My wife Nancy. My colored people: Andrew and Kesia to be released from bondage. A house to be built in Morgan County for their "reception and accomodation". Ch: William LAYMASTER, John LAYMASTER, Elizabeth Ann LAYMASTER, Margaret LAYMASTER, Eliza LAYMASTER. Should my wife Nancy be "in the family way", said child should share with balance of children. Bros: George and Philip LAYMASTER to take my father's place. My bro. Daniel LAYMASTER. All my sons to be "learned to the rule of three, Decimal fractons and Interest included, my daughters to the rule of Three". Son William to learn tanning trade. If wife Nancy wishes to move to Pennsylvania. Exec. Bro. George LAYMASTER; witnesses Edmund Randall, William Morrison, and John Cross. (WVBE18, PAFRB4)

50.1 William LEMASTER, b. 10 Jun 1811, Franklin Co., PA?, was the son of John LEMASTER and his first wife (name unknown). He went to OH at an early age, and may be the progenitor of the Nebraska LEMASTERS. (FH3)

50.4 Margaret LEMASTER, b. 6 Oct 1820, d. 1901, Wyandot Co., OH, m. 22 Oct 1839, Berkeley Co., VA, Henry NICHOLS, b. 1810, VA, d. 31 Jan 1879, age 68, Wyandot Co., OH.. The suretor for the marriage was John H. Wilson, the minister, John Light. They moved to OH, in 1842, settling in Tiffin, Seneca Co.  In 1850, They were in Mexico, Eden Twp., Seneca Co., OH; in 1860, they were in Tymochlee Twp, Wyandot Co., OH. It is interesting to note that Amos and Daniel K. NICHOLS, sons of  Mary (KAIN NICHOLS) MILLER, #57, also migrated to Seneca Co., OH. Henry may have been a cousin to these brothers. They are buried in Mexico Cem., Wyandot Co., OH. (FH3, OHSE2, 3, OHWDB1, 3-5, OHWD3, WVBE1) Children:

50.4a John W. NICHOLS b. 23 Jul 1840, Berkeley Co., VA, d. 18 Feb 1930, Wyandot Co., OH, age 79y, m. 1st. Eliza Jane ROGERS, b. 2 Aug 1844, OH, d. 26 Jan 1896, Wyandot Co. John was a Civil War veteran. In 1880 through 1920 he was farming in Sycamore Twp., Wyandot Co. IN 1880 Dora? Gault age 5, a nephew, was in the home. They are buried in Old Sycamore Cem., Sycamore Twp., Wyandot Co. (OHSEB5, OHWY4-7)

50.4d Eliza NICHOLS b. Nov 1837, Berkeley Co., VA, d. 24 Jan 1912, Wyandot Co., OH, age 65, m. 14 Nov 1865, Seneca Co., OH, Job (Jobe)  BAKER, b. 27 Mar 1843, Seneca Co., OH, s/o Richard and Fannie (WHEELER) BAKER, natives of NY, who migrated to OH in 1835. Job purchased in 1865, 140 acres of land in Crawford Co., OH, and lived there until 1873. He sold out and bought 210 acres in Seneca Co.. In 1873 he sold out and moved to Sycamore Twp., Wyandot Co., OH, and was owning 460 acres. He was a member of the Masons in Eden Lodge at Melmore and the Royal Arc at Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH. He spend 2 years at Baldwin University. He was engaged in farming and stock raising. He fought in the Civil War in Co., B, 49th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Infantry, and was discharged in 1863. After the war, he continued to farm, specializing in stock raising. In 1880 and 1900 they were living in Sycamore Twp. The census and his bio differ in the names of the children. (OHCW6, OHWD4-5, OHWDB1, 9, 13 p1000) Children:

50.4d3 Wheeler H. BAKER b. c1873, OH, m. 1903, Gertrude _____? b. c1884, OH. In 1910 they were farming in Tymochtee Twp., Wyandot Co., OH. In 1920 Wheeler was farming in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co. (OHWD6-7) Children:

  • 50.4d3a Eugenia L. NICHOLS b. c1904, OH
  • 50.4d3b Virginia R. NICHOLS b. c1905, OH
  • 50.4d3c James D. NICHOLS b. c1907, OH

50.4d4 Monroe M. BAKER b. Aug 1875, OH, m. 1905, Della BRANTIGAN b. c1878, KS, sister of William M. BRANTIGAN. In 1900 Monroe was a laborer in the 6th. Ward, Kansas City, Wyandot Co., KS. In 1910 and 1920 he was farming in Shawnee Twp., Wyandot Co.. They were living with Della's father in 1910. (KSWY4-6) Children:

  • 50.4d4a Eveline BAKER b. c1907, KS
  • 50.4d4b Eleanor BAKER b. c1908, KS
  • 50.4d4c Mildred BAKER b. c1912, KS
  • 50.4d4d Thomas BAKER b. c1916, KS

50.4e Henry Benedict NICHOLS, b. 1850, d. 1920, m. 1883, Ellen 'Ella' _____? d. (no dates on gravestone). In 1900 and 1920 Henry was farming in Sycamore Twp., Wyandot Co., OH. They are buried in Pleasant View Cem., Sycamore Twp., Wyandot Co., OH. (OHWD4-6, OHWDB5) Children:

50-5 Ann Eliza LEMASTER, b. 18 Mar 1822, Berkeley Co., WV, m. 7 Aug 1843, John R. CROOK, b. c1816, VA. They migrated to Kent Co., MI. In 1850, John was miller in Berkeley Co., with. Elizabeth LEMASTER was living in the household, also Margaret Butt. In 1870, there were in Lowell, Kent Co., MI. (FH3, LE31, MIKE4, WVBE1, 11) Children:

50.5a William CROOK, b. c1847, VA, m. Sarah _____?, b. c1854, MI (her parents natives of NY and OH). They were living in Washington Twp., Gratiot, MI in 1880. William may have been counted twice in the 1870 census, once with his parents, and then as farm laborer, enumerated with Ephraim Booth, also in Lowell, MI. (MIGR3, MIKE4) Children:

50.5b Elizabeth Ann CROOK, b. 22 May 1850, Berkeley Co., VA, d. 17 Apr 1918, Lowell, Kent Co., MI, buried Lowell Cemetery, m. 1st., 29 Sep 1870, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, Samuel J. THOMPSON, (1880 census b. 1840?) bapt. 22 Jun 1834, Salop Shropshire, Eng., s/o Thomas and Martha THOMPSON, d. 5 Mar 1893, Lowell, MI. He was a farmer. Elizabeth Ann m. 2nd, 24 Oct 1894, Lowell, MI, Augustus BARNES, b. Sep 1836, NY (his parents were natives of NY and CAN).. In 1880, Elizabeth was living with her husband Samuel in Lowell, and she was also living in Lowell in 1900 with her 2nd. husband. (LE31, MIKE5-6) Children:

50.5b1 Martha E. THOMPSON, b. 11 Jun 1874, Lowell, MI, d. 5 Jun 1949, Lowell, m. 31 Dec 1903, Lowell, Frank E. WHITE. (LE31)

50.5b2 Elizabeth "I" or "V" THOMPSON, b. 20 May 1881, Lowell, MI, d. 11 Oct 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, m. 5 Jul 1905, Minneapolis, MN, Peter J. MCDOUGALL, b. 10 Apr 1880, Ontario, Canada, s/o Daniel and Katherine (MCINTOSH) MCDOUGALL, d. 9 Mar 1944, Camarillo State Hospital, Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA. Elizabeth is buried  in Englewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CA. Peter is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. Peter MCDOUGALL sold farm equipment. (LE31) Children:

  • 50.5b2a Lucille Vivian MCDOUGALL b. 3 Jun 1906 d. 21 Jun 1988
  • 50.5b2b Donald MCDOUGALL b. 12 Nov 1917 d. at birth

50.5b2a Lucille Vivian MCDOUGALL, b. 3 Jun 1906, Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada, d. 21 Jun 1988, Madera, Madera Co., CA, m. 18 Feb 1924, Fresno, CA, m. James (Jacob) Matthew COX, b. 12 Jan 1901, Quicksburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, s/o Walter Neff and Anna Sarah (RICE) COX, drown 29 Jan 1963, Moss Landing, Monterey Co., CA. Lucile was cremated and the ashes were scattered. James is buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA. James COX was a pharmacist. (LE31) One child:

  • 50.5b2a1 Annabelle Louise "Ann" COX b. 7 Jul 1925

50.5b2a1 Annabelle Louise "Ann" COX, b. 7 Jul 1925, Clovis, Fresno Co., CA, m. 29 Jan 1948, Reno, NV, Albert William "AL" FISSELL, b. 14 Sep 1921, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, s/o Albert William Sr. and Ann Ruth HORNING FISSEL, d. 7 Oct 1987, Woodland, CA. He was cremated and the ashes were scattered. Ann is a registered nurse. Al was bookkeeper owner at Davis and Jull. (LE31) Children:

  • 50.5b2a1a William Matthew FISSEL b. 6 Jun 1952
  • 50.5b2a1b Luann Marie FISSELL b. 10 Feb 1955

50.5b2a1a William Matthew FISSEL, b. 6 Jun 1952, Woodland, CA, m. 18 May 1985, Squaw Valley CA, Foxanne DUFFIELD. He m. 2nd. 1 Nov 1992, Truckee, CA, Lori ROCKHOLT. (LE31)

50.5b2a2b Luanne Marie FISSELL, b. 10 Feb 1955, Woodland, CA, m. 12 Sep 1975, Reno, NV, Dale MEDDOCK. Luanne m. 2nd., 31 Dec 1983, Woodland, Rick A. JOHNSON. (LE31) They have one daughter.

  • 50.5b2a1b1 Allie Rose JOHNSON b. 10 Jun 1988

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