ღGG-Grandfatherღ


Confederate
Civil War Veteran
Prisoner of War



Note: There is no headstone for Jonathan or his wife Mary. They barely made it out of the Civil War alive, and lost everything. When the Union captured Jonathan they brought his starving near dead wife and children to Ohio. Photo requests for headstones cannot be made. Actually many of past relatives do not have headstones. 



Thank You for remembering my Grandfather Jonathan. Your kindness is very appreciated. God bless.



༺ Jonathan Washington Heare was the son of James and Abigail Pownel Heare, born October 18, 1833, in Virginia; died September 25, 1901 in South Charleston, Ohio. Note: Jonathan was the grandson of Adam Heare, American Revolution Veteran, who was born November 12, 1760 in County Armagh, Ireland; died April 8, 1816 in Three Churches, West Virginia. Adam married Margaret Todd in the year 1790 and they had Margaret Todd Heare who was born January 20, 1771 in New Jersey, and died July 17, 1844 in Three Churches, West Virginia. 

Jonathan Washington Heare married Mary Catherine Poling, born August 28, 1837. They were married on January 26, 1854 by Rev. William B. Poling, brother of Mary Catherine. In 1880 he was listed as living in the Mad River area known as Selma, Clark County, Ohio. He was a farmer laborer. 

Known children of Jonathan and Mary Catherine Poling Heare:

1) Florence Ann Heare, born January 8, 1855 in Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), USA; died on January 8, 1855 in Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), USA. Florence died very soon after birth.

2) Jemima Christina "Minnie" Heare, born July 12, 1856 in Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia (WV), USA; died on January 14, 1923 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. Married John Albert Wright in 1878 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. "Minnie" was Jemima's nickname. She was very tiny so "Minnie" became her nickname. The children always called her Aunt Jemima, meaning blessed of God. She was named Jemima after a very dear friend of her mother. (Aunt Jemima was also known to have gone by Jamina, but her given name was Jamima.)
3) James "Jimmy" William Couleh Heare, born October 2, 1858 in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia (WV), USA; died August 19, 1947 in Berne, Adams County, Indiana, USA. Married Mary Emma Romine December 16, 1884 in Champaign County, Ohio, USA. (Uncle Jimmy)
4) Mary Catherine Abigail Hear, born July 21, 1860 in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA; died September 15, 1912 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. Married Samuel Edward Parker January 27, 1890 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. (Aunt Mary)
5) Melinda Jane May "Linda" Heare, born November 1, 1862 in Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia (WV), USA; died February 11, 1943 in West Liberty, Perry Twp, Logan County, Ohio, USA. Married William Buffenbarger in 1882. William was the son of Salmon M. and Malinda Powell Buffenbarger. Note: After Salmon passed away Malinda married Giles K. Herrick. (Aunt Lindy)
6) Cora Susanna Rebbeccac Heare, born June 15, 1865 at Mad River (Selma), Clark County, Ohio, USA; died May 23, 1955 in Springfield Clark County Ohio USA. Married William Hon Powell 17 Jun 1883 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.
7) Daniel Newton Augusten Heare, born June 10, 1868 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died March 26, 1951 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA. Married Mary Elizabeth Cook December 24, 1893 in Adams County, Indiana, USA. Note: Mary was not adopted by Jonathan and Mary Poling Heare as one Heare relative stated. There are no such records confirming this that I have found. It was likely said she was well received into the family as if she were always a part of it, but she was never adopted legally that I have found. She entered the family only by her marriage to Daniel. (Uncle Danny)
8) Charlotte Margaret Alice Heare, born July 28, 1872 in Selma, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died September 26, 1955 in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. Married 1st Husband: Royal R. Echard May 23, 1892 in Clark, Ohio, USA; 2nd Husband: John Lane June 30, 1900 in Adams, Indiana, USA. (Aunt Lotty)


GG-Grandpa Jonathan and fought in the Civil War for the Confederate army, as did his brothers, brother-in-laws, and cousins, many signing up to fight. He was caught by the Union army and transported to Cumberland. In order to stay out of prison, a likely death sentence in those times, he signed allegiance to the Union. He had enough of the failing war. From there he was transported to Clark County, Ohio, where he had to remain until the war was over. For signing allegiance to the union his family disowned him and he was cast out. His wife and children were also now considered outcasts. When the war was over he went immediately back home to Three Churches, West Virginia area around Kirby. There he collected his wife and children and moved them to the Springfield area of Clark County, Ohio. 

NOTE: It was said by family members that GG-Grandpa Jonathan had life threatening injuries at the time he was captured by the Union Army, this being the reason he signed to the Union. With a wife and children depending on him rather than face certain death in the Union prison he signed over to the Union and was willing to face being outcast by family and community, which he was, so he could be there to provide for his family. It was not an easy choice, though, for him he knew only one choice: His wife and children. It was then a branch of the Heare family came to settle in Clark County, Ohio.

Cause of Death: Neck Cancer.



May our beloved GG-Grandpa Jonathan rest in the peace and love of our Lord always far, far away from wars and hate.
We love you Grandpa!

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Heare, Jonathan W.: b. circa 1831; Farmer at Romney, Pg. 112, 1860 Census Hampshire County, wife, Mary C. (Poling), son James W L; Served in Captain John H. Pile's "Grassy Lick" militia company and transferred to Co K, 23rd Virginia Cavalry, CSA; Enl12/01/1862 Co K, 18th Virginia Cavalry, CSA, Hampshire County; Deserter 10/1863; Took Oath of Allegiance and sent north10/21/1863.  (See History of Hampshire County, pg. 588-589 as Heare.   Appears on a 1966 list of Confederate soldiers from Hampshire County complied by Susan B. Arnold, former President, Hampshire County, United Daughters of the Confederacy.)        
--source Civil War Soldiers From Hampshire County, WV by Susan R. Crites
 
Name:    Jonathan W. Heare
Company:    K
Unit:    18 Virginia Cavalry.
Rank - Induction:    Private
Rank - Discharge:    Private
Allegiance:    Confederate
 
Appears on a consolidated DESCRIPTIVE ROLL of rebel deserters within the Department of West Virginia, with the disposition of their cases. 
Roll dated Hdqrs., Dept. of West Va., Clarksburg, October 31, 1863
Description:
Age: 30
Height: 5' 6"
Complextion: Dark
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark
Report by Provost Marshal: Lt. Jones
When: October 21, 1863
Remarks: Took the oath of allegiance and was sent North via Old Town, Md., Oct 21, 1863
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Note: Melinda Jane Heare Buffengarger
William A. Buffenbarger, born April 22, 1861 in Greene County, Ohio, USA; died September 24, 1938 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA. William A. Buffenbarger married Melinda Jane Heare, born November 1, 1862 in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA; died February 11, 1943 in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, USA (Aunt Lindy). Melinda was the daughter of Johnathan and Mary Catherine Poling Heare, and she was the sister to my G-Grandmother Cora Susanne Heare Powell who married William Hon Powell, the son of John Briggs Powell and Caroline Hon Powell.
Known children of William A. and Melinda Jane May "Lindy" Heare Buffenbarger:
A) Ruth Buffenbarger born 1 June 1882, married James Henry Morningstar.
B) Olive Buffenbarger, born November 16, 1884 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, USA. Married Charles Canter.
C) Raymond Buffenbarger born born August 6, 1888 in Madison, Clark County, Ohio, USA. Married Edith "Effie" C. Watkins, born 15 Dec 1891, Ohio, death 25 Apr 1942 (Age 50 years). They married in 1912, Ohio. They settled in East Liberty, Perry Twn, Logan, Ohio. Raymond's occupation was as a driver of creamery truck.
Known children of Raymond and Edith "Effie" E. Watkins Buffenbarger:
a) Edna Mae Buffenbarger, born 13 Feb 1914, Ohio, death 15 Mar 1989, Marysville, Union, Ohio (Age 75 years).
b) William Nelson Buffenbarger, born 2 Apr 1918, Ohio, death date unknown.
c) Clyde Buffenbarger, born 14 Dec 1921, Ohio, death 22 Sep 1973, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio (Age 51 years).
D) William "Willie" Buffenbarger, born November 16, 1889, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, USA. No marriage listed.
E) May "Mae" Buffenbarger, born April 28, 1892 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. Married Tyree Mayo Hickey.
F) Martha Buffenbarger, birth date unknown, married Samuel Miloszewski, Lansing, Michigan. Death unknown.

REF:
1) Genealogy records provided by Alice Powell Steinberger and Constance Steinberger Bair, DAR member.
2) Malinda POWELL b. May 1821 Ohio d. 1906: Kith 'n Kin validates the research of Constance.

Thank you to JonBuff for all of his help in providing clarification that Malinda Powell's husband was Salmon Buffenbarger. He has been listed under several names, variations of Salmon: Solomon, Sol, Sal, and Simington, which the last also being the name of Salmon's brother. Jon's clarification was helpful in linking Malinda to the correct man as her husband. The brother Simington had remained single and lived his entire life on the Buffenbarger farm according to Jon. Also, a thank you for his help in identifying properly the photo of William Watson Buffenbarger. He also provided marriage info on both Melinda Heare Buffenbarger and Malinda Powell Buffenbarger, as well. Thru his help and that of other cousins the children info of both women has been validated. A thank you to Red Rabbit.

THANK YOU to Hans ♥Jღ for the addition of the photo and frame of my GG-Grandpa Jonathan.

❈ References:
1) Alice Powell Steinberger
2) Meriel Steinberger Sterling
3) Ralph E. Steinberger
5) Jon Buffenbarger
6) Mary L. Sterling

Bio updated June 21, 2022

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