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     Elias DeJarnette married Elizabeth Unknown.¹ Elias DeJarnette was born in 1704 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia.¹ He left a will on August 9, 1768; WILL OF ELIAS Dejarnat, Prince Edward County, Virginia. Will Book #1, page 101: Names wife, Elizabeth; daughter Rebecca Dejarnat, son Elias, daughter Marymiah, wife to James Hinds; son John Thomas; son Thomas; George Bagley mentioned; Executors, Miller Woodson and John Bass; witnesses, Miller Woodson and Jonah Pace; will signed ELIAS Dejarnat; dated August 9th, 1768; proved by the oath of Jonah Pace July 18th, 1769. Issue:
1 - Ann Rebecca (Annaka) Dejarnat.
2 - Elias Dejarnat.
3 - Marymiah Dejarnat.
4 - John Thomas Dejarnat.¹ He died circa 1769 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia.¹

     John DeJarnette was born in 1706 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia.¹

     Mary DeJarnette was born circa 1707 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia.¹

     Daniel DeJarnette married Martha Ford at Virginia.¹ Daniel DeJarnette was born circa 1713 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia.¹ He left a will on September 11, 1754; WILL OF DANIEL Dejarnatt, Prince Edward Co., Va. Sept. 11th, 1754. Parish of Nottaway, in the colony of Virginia *** Imprimis - I give my dearly beloved wife Martha a child's part of all movables of my estate also I give her free privilege of mi houses and 100 acres of land convenient to plantation.
I give to my daughter Mary a tract of land lieing on Snail's Creek *** along Ellington's branch up the branch to *** Cagleys Branch *** to Elias Ford's. *** also £ 30 in current money.
I give to my daughter Betty Ford £ 20 current money and her equal part of my estate ***.
I give to my son Daniel the land lying on Sandy River head beginning at Watson's line ***. smith's tools ***.
I give to my son Mumford 400 acres of land lying on Mountain Creek and his
equal part of my estate.
I give to my son John the land below the road beginning at the road at Watson's
line so along to Snail's Creek, then up *** to Elias Ford's.
I give to my son Christopher his equal part of my estate ***.
I give my daughter Lydia a tract of land on lower side of Mountain Creek***.
I give to my daughter Martha negro girl named Dorcas and her equal part
of my estate ***.
I desire that my Executor may not pay the girls portion until they are 20 years of age. I have appointed my Executors as follows my dearly beloved wife Martha Dejarnatt, Richard Perryman, James Devenport. Witnesses: Jacob MackGehee, Henry Johnson, Catterine Devenport.
Signed Dan. Dejarnatt.¹ He died in 1755 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia.¹

     Joseph DeJarnette married Mary Pemberton.¹ Joseph DeJarnette was born circa 1716 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia.¹

     Eleanor DeJarnette was born on September 5, 1720 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 30, 1737,her married name was McGehee.¹ She married Jacob McGehee, son of Thomas MackGhee and Ann Bastrop, on October 30, 1737 at Virginia.¹ Eleanor DeJarnette died on June 14, 1775 at Amelia Co., Virginia, at age 54.¹

     Jacob McGehee was born in 1707 at Virginia.¹ He married Eleanor DeJarnette, daughter of Jean "John" DeJarnette and Mary Mumford, on October 30, 1737 at Virginia.¹ Jacob McGehee died on December 6, 1783 at Prince William Co., Virginia.¹

     Her married name was DeJarnette.¹ Martha Ford married Daniel DeJarnette, son of Jean "John" DeJarnette and Mary Mumford, at Virginia.¹ Martha Ford left a will on January 3, 1770; WILL OF MARTHA Dejarnatt, dated Jan. 3rd, 1780, Prince Edward Co. , Va. , probated March 16th, 1782.
*** To son Christopher, two negros, furniture he may have in his possession at my decease, except featherbed, which I give to my grandson John Taylor. To daughter Betty Ford Crenshaw, use of the negro girl and after her death to my daughters children and should she die leaving no issue then the said negro to the two daughters of my daughter Lydia Taylor; have sold a negro to my son Christopher for 2000 weight of tobacco which is to be put at interest and equally divided between the children of my two deceased daughters Martha Perryman and Lydia Taylor; all my other children not herein mentioned have received their protion. Executors son Christopher Dejarnatt and my brother Christopher Ford. Signed Martha Dejarnatt.¹ She died in March, 1782 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 506-58-5589.⁴ Karen Jolene Smith was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.² She was born on September 4, 1948 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^2,3,4 As of February 20, 1974,her married name was McCan.² She married Duane A. McCan on February 20, 1974.^1,2 Karen Jolene Smith died on September 15, 1989 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 41.^1,2

     Betty DeWese was buried at Lester Little Loop Cemetery, Route 52-7, Hanover, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² She was born in 1933 at Gilbert, Mingo Co., West Virginia.² She died on December 6, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹

     Norman William Ratcliff Jr. was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, 145 Boston Street, Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 235-30-8793.⁷ He was born on November 15, 1925 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^{2,7,3,6,8,4,5} He married Joyce Argene Pickett, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Pickett Sr. and Mildred Gertrude Shutt, on March 13, 1948 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,9 Norman William Ratcliff Jr. died on August 7, 1999 at Massachusetts at age 73.^2,7,6,8,4

     David Wayne Havens David Wayne Havens, 59, of Rock, West Virginia died peacefully at his home in Rock, West Virginia on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. David was born on April 06, 1958 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Willie J. Havens and Joyce Pickett Havens. In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by three sons David Wayne Havens, Chadwick Dowel Havens and Willie David Havens. Survivors include his daughter Diedra Shawntell Burkett and husband Curtis of Norris, Tennessee; Daughter in law Melissa S. Havens of Sandlick, West Virginia. Grandchildren Christina J. Neece, Zachary C. Havens, Desir’ee S. Burkett, Hunter Burkett and Brooklyn M. Havens. Great Grandchildren Kohen David Neece. Siblings Craig Havens and wife Cynthia of Sandlick, West Virginia, Bernice Lucado and husband Buck of Bluefield, West Virginia, Shirley Miller of Rock, West Virginia, Judy Norris of Rock, West Virginia, Regina Pennington and husband Robert of Pocahontas, Virginia and Bernie Ratcliff and wife Debra of Buckeye Lake, Ohio. He is also survived by seven nieces and four nephews. David will be remembered by a host of family and friends. In keeping with David’s wishes he will be cremated following his funeral service.² He was born on April 6, 1958 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2 He died on September 27, 2017 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.²

     Craig M. Havens Craig M. Havens, age 61, of Montcalm, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Craig was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Willie and Joyce Havens as well as his brother and friend, David Havens. Craig is survived by childhood sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Cindy Havens of Montcalm, WV; children, Justin Havens of Montcalm, WV, Adam Havens and wife Courtney of Bluefield, WV, and Tara Fortune and Husband Jeremy of Bramwell, WV; grandchildren, Adasyn Havens, Sophie Fortune, Spencer Fortune, and Rylan Havens; sisters, Bernice Lucado and husband, Buck of Bluefield, WV, Shirley Miller of Rock, WV, Judy Norris of Lake Norman, NC, and Regina Pennington and husband, Robert of Pocahontas, VA; and brother, Bernie and wife Deborah of Hebron, OH. Craig was born in Bluefield, WV on July 7, 1959. He spent his early childhood in Ohio, but moved to Montcalm, WV at age 14 and has been a prominent and proud member of the Montcalm community ever since. Craig earned his Bachelor of Education from Bluefield State College and went on to earn his Master’s degree in educational leadership from West Virginia University. That achievement led to him earning the position of Principal at Montcalm High School in 2014 after spending many years at his alma matter as a coach, teacher, and mentor. Craig was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and leader. He was a leader to his school, to his community, and most importantly, to his family. Craig dedicated his life to the betterment of those he knew and loved. He pushed his players, students, employees, friends, and family to strive for greatness in their every endeavor just as he most certainly did. As a true General, Craig took pride in what he said, what he did, what he thought, and how he felt. There is no greater problem-solver, and he did so, always, with humility and grace. Craig did not seek recognition, only solutions, progress, and improvement. He was determined to make everyone and everything around him better. His drive was contagious as was his smile and laughter. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.² He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 7, 1959 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Cynthia "Cindy" Unknown circa 1983.² Craig M. Havens died on March 8, 2021 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.²