The Waugh family history

 

The Waugh family history, as detailed in the sources, is extensive and spans multiple generations, primarily in the area of Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The Waughs were of Scotch-Irish descent and were among the early settlers of the region.

Here is a summary of key figures and their families:

• James Waugh, the Senior: He was the Scotch-Irish emigrant who was among the first to open land and build a home in "The Hills". His wife's name is not given in the sources.

  • Samuel Waugh: A son of James Waugh, Sr., he settled on a farm in "The Hills" around 1774. He married Mary McGuire. They had a large family of nine sons and five daughters, all of whom lived to adulthood. None of his sons were known to use tobacco or alcohol. He was also an original member of the old Mount Zion Church.
  • James Waugh, the second: Another son of James Waugh, Sr., he married Rebecca McGuire from Pennsylvania.
    • Their son, James Waugh, the third, married Sally Cochran, the daughter of John Cochran. His second wife was Hannah Lamb.
  • Other children of James Waugh, Sr. included:
    • Lorenza Waugh
    • Morgan Waugh, who went to Kanawha County.
    • Allen Waugh, who went to Missouri.
    • Isabella Waugh, who married John Brock and settled in Kanawha County.
    • Marcus Waugh, who married Susan Johnson and settled on a farm near the Waugh homestead.

• Children of Samuel and Mary McGuire Waugh:

  • Elizabeth Waugh married Caleb Knapp, and settled in Greenbrier County before moving to Knapps Creek, then the Greenbrier.
    • Her daughter Ann Knapp married Richard B. Weir.
    • Her daughter Nancy Knapp married Henry Shrader.
    • Other children included Eleanor Knapp, who married Sampson Buzzard; Elizabeth Knapp, who married Peter Shrader; and Margaret Knapp, who married McCoy Malcomb.
  • Rebecca Waugh married Andrew Moore and lived near Frost before moving to Stony Creek and later Jackson County.
  • Rev. John Waugh married Martha Moore and settled on the Indian Draft near Edray. He was known as a skillful worker in metals. His sons were Levi, Beverly, and John, and his daughters were Mrs. Ewing Johnson and Mrs. Richard Mayse.
  • Robert Waugh, a schoolteacher, was disabled by a rheumatic affection.
  • William Waugh married a woman from Missouri and then settled there.
  • Alexander Waugh married Annie Cochran and settled in Nicholas County.
  • Arthur Waugh married Henrietta Boswell and settled in Kanawha County.
  • Jacob Waugh married Sarah Ann Gay and took charge of the Duffield mill near Edray. His son, S.D. Waugh, later operated the mill.
  • Beverly Waugh married Martha Bradshaw and lived near Robert Shrader's place before moving to the Levels. His children were Mrs. Kenney Wade and John E. Waugh. He led the Mount Zion class for 16 years.
  • Other daughters of Samuel Waugh included Margaret Waugh, who married Samuel Martin, and Mary Ann Waugh, who married Reuben Buzzard.

• Additional Notes on Waughs:

  • A family of Waughs were members of the early Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Hillsboro.
  • Some Waughs settled in Upshur County.
  • Some Waughs served in the Confederate Army
  • Some Waughs are buried in the Old Stone Church cemetery in Lewisburg.
  • Some Waughs were known for their skills as teachers, ministers, and mechanics.
  • The Waughs are described as having a strong work ethic and being of strong moral character.

This summary highlights the main branches and notable individuals within the Waugh family, demonstrating their significant presence and influence in Pocahontas County history. The Waughs were known for their pioneering spirit, their strong family ties, their community involvement, and their contributions to the area’s development.