The Derrick Family
Derrick is a boy’s name and surname of Germanic origin. It is a shortened form of Theodoric, which combines the elements þeud, meaning “people” with rīc, meaning “ruler” to create “ruler of the people”. The original Gaelic form of the name Derrick is O Deirg, from the word "dearg," which means red. The surname Derrick was first found in County Mayo, Ireland.
Johan Theobold Dürck was born in 1685 in Rittershofen, Germany (border of France), son of Hans Jacob Dürck and Catherina Turkin. Johan died on 2 Apr 1740 in Nidersalback, Saarbrucken, Saarland, Germany. He married Maria Margaretha Paul. Their children were Anna Barbara, Johan Simon, Johann Theobald, and Nikolaus Dürck.
Johannes Simon Derrick (Dürck) was born in 1712 in Lippe County, Palatinate, Germany. His parents were Johan Theobald Derk (Durck) and Maria Margaretha Paul. He married Catherine Margaretha Stapleton and died on 22 Feb 1787 in Shenandoah County, Colony of Virginia.
Johannes "John" Hermann Derrick, son of Johannes Simon Derrick and Catherine Margaretha Stapleton, was born 1 Sep 1740 in Penn Township, Berks County, Colony of Pennsylvania. He was baptized as a Lutheran and married Anna Maria Mary Dunkelberger Abt 1760 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. His will was probated on 16 Sep 1790 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Their children were George, Maria Magdelena “Mary” (Fry), Catherine (Bowman), Rosanna “Rosa” (Caldwell), John H. Jr., James, Maria Elizabeth (Fox), Michael Cornelius, Barbara, Johannes John Jr. b. 1776), William E., and Amanda Jane (Gallahue).
Jonathan Derrick, son of John Derrick (Bef 1756) and Anna Maria Dunkelberger (Bef 1756) was born in 1776 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. He married Mary Haynes (Abt 1784 in Botetourt County, Virginia), daughter of Benjamin Haynes (Bef 1764) and Elizabeth Haynes (Bef 1764), on 31 Mar 1804 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Johnathan is listed in the 1820 and 1830 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. Jonathan is credited as being the first pioneer to settle (Abt 1810) in the Poca District of Kanawha County, VA. He acquired 2,572 acres of land in the district. Derrick's Creek is named for him. The 1820 census for Kanawha County, VA reveals the members of the household as being: 1 male 45+; 1 female 26-45; 1 female 16-26; 2 females 10-16; 4 males 0-10; 3 females 0-10; and 0 slaves. The 1830 census for Kanawha County, VA reveals the following members of the household as being: 1 male 50-60; 1 female 40-50; 1 male 20-30; 1 male 15-20; 1 female 15-20; 2 males 10-15; 1 male 5-10; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 0-5; and 0 slaves. Johnathan died on 19 May 1846 in Sissonville, Kanawha County, Virginia and is buried in the Family Cemetery on Derrick’s Creek, Kanawha County, WV. Mary died on 8 Nov 1852 in Sissonville, Kanawha County, VA, and is buried alongside her husband. Their children were:
Elizabeth Derrick was born on 29 Jul 1804 in Botetourt County, Virginia. She married George A. Boggess (Abt 1798-Bef 1855) on 17 Jul 1827 in Kanawha County, VA. Elizabeth died Abt 1854 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
Mary Derrick was born on 13 Oct 1805 in Botetourt County, Virginia. She married Solomon Aultz on 9 Apr 1822 in Kanawha County, VA. Mary died Abt 1877 in Kanawha County, WV.
Catherine Derrick was born on 29 July 1807 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. She married George Haney (Abt 1805-Bef 1867) on 28 Aug 1825 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Catherine died Bef 1867 in Missouri.
John Derrick was born on 30 Mar 1809 in Botetourt County, Virginia. He married Catherine Thomas (b. 1 Sep 1804 in Kentucky), daughter of Josiah Thomas (Bef 1784) and Catherine Thomas, on 6 Dec 1834 in Kanawha County, VA. John is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia and in the 1870 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, WV. Catherine died on 16 Dec 1875 in Kanawha County, WV. John died on 24 Mar 1877 in Kanawha County, WV. John and Catherine’s children were:
1. Jonathan M. Derrick was born on 9 Jul 1835 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He died with Typhoid Fever on 8 May 1865 in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, during the Civil War. Jonathan was a Private (Union) in the 7th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry, Company G. He enlisted on 23 Feb 1865 at the age of 29 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia for one year and was mustered on the same date. His height was listed as 5 feet, 5 1/2 inches; he was of Fair complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair. Johnathan was first buried at Point of Rocks, Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia and then was moved to City Point National Cemetery, Plot 456 in Hopewell, Virginia. Jonathan’s personal effects included: 1 great coat, 1 pair of boots, 1 haversack, and 1 knapsack. A monument was erected for him in the Johnathan Derrick (his grandfather) Cemetery on Derrick’s Creek, Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia, noting that he is buried in Virginia. (Source: WV GenWeb Project)
2. Josiah T. Derrick was born on 3 May 1838 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Susan E. McMahon (Abt 1840) on 20 Nov 1870 in Kanawha County, WV. Josiah died on 23 Mar 1874 in Kanawha County, WV.
3. Mary Margaret Derrick was born in Mar 1841 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married John M. Goff (1838-1914) on 10 Nov 1859 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Mary died on 2 Aug 1902 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and is buried in the McClanahan Cemetery on Martin’s Branch, Kanawha County, WV.
4. Lucretia Ann Derrick was born Abt 1839 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Lucretia died on 24 Sep 1839 in Kanawha County, VA.
5. Amanda Jane Derrick was born on 3 Jul 1843 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She died on 17 Mar 1929 in Kanawha County, WV.
Martha Derrick was born on 2 Feb 1810 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Martha died Abt 1812 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
Rachel Derrick was born on 2 Feb 1811 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Rachel died Abt 1824 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
George Derrick was born on 1 Nov 1812 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Emeline Derrick. George died on 23 Nov 1894 in probably Kentucky.
Nancy Derrick was born on 8 Oct 1814 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Woodson Jordan (1796-1853). Nancy died after 1853 in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Andrew Derrick was born on 1 Apr 1816 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married firstly Emily Catherine Jordan (Bef 1820-Bef 1850), daughter of Woodson Jordan (1796-1853) and Anna Jordan on 11 Apr 1837 in Kanawha County, Virginia, and married secondly, Elizabeth Jane Arthur (1824-After 1900) on 12 Oct 1852 in Kanawha County, VA. Andrew is listed as a farmer in the 1880, 1850, and 1860 census in Kanawha County, Virginia and is listed in the 1870, 1880 and 1890 census for Kanawha County, WV. Andrew died in 1894 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Andrew and Emily’s children were:
1. Mary Ann Derrick was born Abt 1838 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married William A. Asbury (1831) on 20 Dec 1853 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Mary Ann died Bef 1900 in Kanawha County, WV.
2. Emily C. Derrick was born Abt 1839 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Benjamin R. King (Abt 1831) on 11 Jan 1857 in Kanawha County, VA. Emily died on 10 Apr 1859 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
3. William Vineyard Derrick was born on 20 Apr 1840 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married firstly, Temperance Painter (Abt 1839-Bef 1865) in Abt 1857. He married secondly, Sarah Sigmon (Abt 1837-Bef 1868) on 12 Apr 1865 in Putnam County, WV. William married thirdly, Mary Martha Parkins (Abt 1840) on 22 Apr 1868 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. William died on 20 May 1909 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
4. Benjamin Franklin Derrick was born Abt 1845 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Nancy W. Carter (Abt 1848) on 23 Dec 1868 in Putnam County, WV. Benjamin died before 1880 probably in Putnam County, WV.
5. Elizabeth Jane Derrick was born Abt 1847 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married John M. Smith (Abt 1840) on 19 Dec 1867 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
Andrew and Elizabeth Jane Arthur’s son was:
Lorenzo Dow Derrick was born on 1 Feb 1862 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Sarah Ellen Sanders on 27 Nov 1887. Sarah was born in Apr 1871 and died before 1910. Lorenzo is listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Lorenzo died on 13 Sep 1936 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Lorenzo and Sarah’s children were:
1. Selba Derrick was born in Aug 1888 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Olie Cunningham (Abt 1891) on 7 Mar 1910 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
2. Amanda Halley was born in Mar 1888 (adopted).
3. Aisel Pearl Derrick was born Abt 1901 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
4. Elmer M. Derrick was born Abt 1907 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Michael Derrick was born on 9 Feb 1818 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Julia Ann Dawson (1822-1895), daughter of John Robert Dawson and Nancy Libby Smith, on 8 Feb 1844 in Kanawha County, VA. Michael is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia, and in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Michael died on 17 Jun 1880 in Kanawha County, WV. Michael and Julia’s children are:
1. Squire Wilson Derrick was born on 30 Nov 1844 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Rachel Hero McClanahan, daughter of John Rust McClanahan (Abt 1798-1888) and Jane Milam (1821), on 28 Jun 1869 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Squire Wilson is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. He is also listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, and 1900 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Squire Wilson died on 11 Apr 1910 in Kanawha County, WV. [see The Children of Squire Wilson Derrick and Rachel Hero McClanahan below]
2. Addison Brown Derrick was born on 8 Jun 1846 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Addison died on 18 Jul 1865 in Kanawha County, WV.
3. Aletha Miriam Derrick was born on 8 Jul 1848 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Aletha died on 14 Aug 1865 in Kanawha County, WV.
4. Adaney Agnes Derrick was born on 24 May 1851 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married firstly Emory M. Aultz (1854-Bef 1890) on 24 Oct 1876 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married secondly, John W. Dawson (1856) on 15 Oct 1890 in Kanawha County, WV.
5. Elmina Malissa Derrick was born 29 Sep 1853 in Poca District, Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Joseph Benjamin Mairs (1851-1931) on 24 Oct 1871 in Kanawha County, WV. Elmina died after 1911.
6. Elmore “Elmo” Marion Derrick was born on 15 Feb 1857 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Elmore is listed in the 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. He is also listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. and 1920 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Elmore was a merchant and owned his own general store in Sissonville. He married firstly, Sidney Catherine Clinton daughter of Michael Dewitt Clinton (Abt 1822) and Roxalena P. Fisher (1825-1888), on 24 Feb 1878 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married secondly, Nancy Ellen Hackney on 23 Aug 1883 in Kanawha County, WV. Elmore died on 6 Jun 1934 and is buried in the Elmore-Derrick Family Cemetery, Happy Hollow, Poca District, Kanawha County, WV. Their son, Addison Clark Derrick was born on 16 Jan 1879 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Minerva Asbury on 17 Oct 1900. Addison died on 29 Jul 1955.
Will of Sidney C. Derrick
Knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, I being weak in body but strong in mind I make this my last will and testament.
First I will and bequeath to M. D. Clinton and Roxalania P. Clinton [her parents] all my goods, clothing, bedding, and all things they gave me, one stove, one trunk, one side saddle, one feather bed, two pillows, one bolster, one straw bed, six quilts, and three unquilted quilts, one sheet, nine dresses, one shawl, two underdresses, one pair of shoes, one lady basket, nine fruit cans, and all dishes that stock with me when I married all the above property real given me by my parents which is now in possession of Elmore M. Derrick [her husband].
Second, and to my child Addison Clark if he lives to the age of twenty-one years I will and bequeath any and all lands, rights, titles and interests, bonds, accounts, or money or anything that would become mine by will, deed, or gift, but if my child should not arrive at age then to my brothers and sisters that may survive me.
And I hereby appoint Henry F. Aultz my Executor of this my will.
In testimony whereof affix my signature
Sidney C. Derick, Witness D. W. Fisher, John Perey
At a Circuit Court held for Kanawha County at the Court House thereof on the 20th day of May A.D. 1880.
The last will and testament of Sidney C. Derick deceased was this day proved by the oaths of D. W. Fisher and John Perey witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded.
Teste Thomas Swinburn, Clerk
Per L. L. Saunders, Dept. Clerk
7. Franklin Lightburn Derrick was born on 5 Nov 1860 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Eunice Ann Johnson, daughter of William Hunter Johnson (1832-1899) and Louisa Lavinia Samuels (Abg 1840), on 9 Nov 1893 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Franklin is listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900 and 1920 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, WV. Franklin died on 12 Jun 1935 on Tuppers Creek, Union District, Kanawha County, WV. [see The Children of Franklin Lightburn Derrick and Eunice Ann Johnson below]
Leroy Derrick was born on 14 Dec 1822 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Leroy died Bef May 1852.
Agnes Derrick was born on 12 Jun 1824 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Silas Painter (1825-After 1900) on 8 Jan 1852 in Kanawha County, VA. Agnes died Bef Feb 1854.
Amanda Derrick was born Abt 1825 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Jeremiah Gallehue (1823-Bef 1860) on 25 Dec 1845 in Jackson County, Virginia. Amanda died on 1 Aug 1860.
The Children of Squire Wilson Derrick and Rachel Hero McClanahan
Rebecca Jane Derrick was born on 30 Dec 1869 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Francis Marion Goff (1864-1944) on 12 Apr 1894 in Kanawha County, WV. Rebecca died on 10 Jul 1950 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Clementine Ida Derrick was born on 17 Jun 1871 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married firstly, John Morgan and secondly, Lou Roach on 27 Dec 1904. Clementine died on 23 Jan 1968.
Sarah Elizabeth Derrick was born on 8 Jun 1873 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Robert C. Layne (1873) on 18 Feb 1897 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Sarah died on 22 Sep 1962.
John Michael Derrick was born on 4 Oct 1875 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Lydia Beane on 21 Oct 1903. John died in 1947.
Manerva S. Derrick was born in Mar 1877 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Joseph J. Graham (1886) on 22 Dec 1909. Manerva died in 1942.
Squire Emberson Derrick was born on 11 Feb 1879 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Zelpha Rust on 27 Jul 1916. Squire Emberson died on 1 Dec 1962.
Henry Wilson Derrick was born on 10 Oct 1882 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Sylvia Milam on 3 Aug 1927. Henry died on 12 Aug 1945.
Henrietta Virginia Derrick was born on 12 Aug 1885 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Harry Morgan. Henrietta died on 10 May 1974.
Dessa Hero Derrick was born on 2 Jun 1889 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Ernest Kelly on 19 Nov 1911. Dessa died on 16 Apr 1964.
The Children of Franklin Lightburn Derrick and Eunice Ann Johnson
Dora M. Derrick was born on 24 Apr 1895 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Adam Bailey on 31 Dec 1911. Dora died on 1 Dec 1954.
John Hays Derrick was born on 30 May 1897 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. John died on 29 May 1899 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Newman S. Derrick was born on 30 Sep 1900 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Newman died on 25 Feb 1940.
Julia Inez Derrick was born on 26 Sep 1902 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married James E. Teasdale on 2 Jul 1922. Julia died on 8 Dec 1960.
James Wilson Derrick was born on 22 May 1905 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Nellie Asbury on 4 Jun 1927. James died on 4 Jan 1964.
Ivy R. Derrick was born on 30 Mar 1909 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Ivy died on 15 Nov 1932.
Michael Stanley Derrick was born on 5 May 1911 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Michael died on 2 Jan 1965 and is buried in the Derrick Family Cemetery on Derrick’s Creek, Kanawha County, WV.
Eunice A. Derrick was born on 8 Oct 1915 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Donald Wilkinson.
Derrick is a boy’s name and surname of Germanic origin. It is a shortened form of Theodoric, which combines the elements þeud, meaning “people” with rīc, meaning “ruler” to create “ruler of the people”. The original Gaelic form of the name Derrick is O Deirg, from the word "dearg," which means red. The surname Derrick was first found in County Mayo, Ireland.
Johan Theobold Dürck was born in 1685 in Rittershofen, Germany (border of France), son of Hans Jacob Dürck and Catherina Turkin. Johan died on 2 Apr 1740 in Nidersalback, Saarbrucken, Saarland, Germany. He married Maria Margaretha Paul. Their children were Anna Barbara, Johan Simon, Johann Theobald, and Nikolaus Dürck.
Johannes Simon Derrick (Dürck) was born in 1712 in Lippe County, Palatinate, Germany. His parents were Johan Theobald Derk (Durck) and Maria Margaretha Paul. He married Catherine Margaretha Stapleton and died on 22 Feb 1787 in Shenandoah County, Colony of Virginia.
Johannes "John" Hermann Derrick, son of Johannes Simon Derrick and Catherine Margaretha Stapleton, was born 1 Sep 1740 in Penn Township, Berks County, Colony of Pennsylvania. He was baptized as a Lutheran and married Anna Maria Mary Dunkelberger Abt 1760 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. His will was probated on 16 Sep 1790 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Their children were George, Maria Magdelena “Mary” (Fry), Catherine (Bowman), Rosanna “Rosa” (Caldwell), John H. Jr., James, Maria Elizabeth (Fox), Michael Cornelius, Barbara, Johannes John Jr. b. 1776), William E., and Amanda Jane (Gallahue).
Jonathan Derrick, son of John Derrick (Bef 1756) and Anna Maria Dunkelberger (Bef 1756) was born in 1776 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. He married Mary Haynes (Abt 1784 in Botetourt County, Virginia), daughter of Benjamin Haynes (Bef 1764) and Elizabeth Haynes (Bef 1764), on 31 Mar 1804 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Johnathan is listed in the 1820 and 1830 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. Jonathan is credited as being the first pioneer to settle (Abt 1810) in the Poca District of Kanawha County, VA. He acquired 2,572 acres of land in the district. Derrick's Creek is named for him. The 1820 census for Kanawha County, VA reveals the members of the household as being: 1 male 45+; 1 female 26-45; 1 female 16-26; 2 females 10-16; 4 males 0-10; 3 females 0-10; and 0 slaves. The 1830 census for Kanawha County, VA reveals the following members of the household as being: 1 male 50-60; 1 female 40-50; 1 male 20-30; 1 male 15-20; 1 female 15-20; 2 males 10-15; 1 male 5-10; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 0-5; and 0 slaves. Johnathan died on 19 May 1846 in Sissonville, Kanawha County, Virginia and is buried in the Family Cemetery on Derrick’s Creek, Kanawha County, WV. Mary died on 8 Nov 1852 in Sissonville, Kanawha County, VA, and is buried alongside her husband. Their children were:
Elizabeth Derrick was born on 29 Jul 1804 in Botetourt County, Virginia. She married George A. Boggess (Abt 1798-Bef 1855) on 17 Jul 1827 in Kanawha County, VA. Elizabeth died Abt 1854 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
Mary Derrick was born on 13 Oct 1805 in Botetourt County, Virginia. She married Solomon Aultz on 9 Apr 1822 in Kanawha County, VA. Mary died Abt 1877 in Kanawha County, WV.
Catherine Derrick was born on 29 July 1807 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. She married George Haney (Abt 1805-Bef 1867) on 28 Aug 1825 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Catherine died Bef 1867 in Missouri.
John Derrick was born on 30 Mar 1809 in Botetourt County, Virginia. He married Catherine Thomas (b. 1 Sep 1804 in Kentucky), daughter of Josiah Thomas (Bef 1784) and Catherine Thomas, on 6 Dec 1834 in Kanawha County, VA. John is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia and in the 1870 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, WV. Catherine died on 16 Dec 1875 in Kanawha County, WV. John died on 24 Mar 1877 in Kanawha County, WV. John and Catherine’s children were:
1. Jonathan M. Derrick was born on 9 Jul 1835 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He died with Typhoid Fever on 8 May 1865 in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, during the Civil War. Jonathan was a Private (Union) in the 7th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry, Company G. He enlisted on 23 Feb 1865 at the age of 29 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia for one year and was mustered on the same date. His height was listed as 5 feet, 5 1/2 inches; he was of Fair complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair. Johnathan was first buried at Point of Rocks, Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia and then was moved to City Point National Cemetery, Plot 456 in Hopewell, Virginia. Jonathan’s personal effects included: 1 great coat, 1 pair of boots, 1 haversack, and 1 knapsack. A monument was erected for him in the Johnathan Derrick (his grandfather) Cemetery on Derrick’s Creek, Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia, noting that he is buried in Virginia. (Source: WV GenWeb Project)
2. Josiah T. Derrick was born on 3 May 1838 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Susan E. McMahon (Abt 1840) on 20 Nov 1870 in Kanawha County, WV. Josiah died on 23 Mar 1874 in Kanawha County, WV.
3. Mary Margaret Derrick was born in Mar 1841 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married John M. Goff (1838-1914) on 10 Nov 1859 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Mary died on 2 Aug 1902 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and is buried in the McClanahan Cemetery on Martin’s Branch, Kanawha County, WV.
4. Lucretia Ann Derrick was born Abt 1839 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Lucretia died on 24 Sep 1839 in Kanawha County, VA.
5. Amanda Jane Derrick was born on 3 Jul 1843 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She died on 17 Mar 1929 in Kanawha County, WV.
Martha Derrick was born on 2 Feb 1810 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Martha died Abt 1812 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
Rachel Derrick was born on 2 Feb 1811 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Rachel died Abt 1824 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
George Derrick was born on 1 Nov 1812 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Emeline Derrick. George died on 23 Nov 1894 in probably Kentucky.
Nancy Derrick was born on 8 Oct 1814 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Woodson Jordan (1796-1853). Nancy died after 1853 in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Andrew Derrick was born on 1 Apr 1816 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married firstly Emily Catherine Jordan (Bef 1820-Bef 1850), daughter of Woodson Jordan (1796-1853) and Anna Jordan on 11 Apr 1837 in Kanawha County, Virginia, and married secondly, Elizabeth Jane Arthur (1824-After 1900) on 12 Oct 1852 in Kanawha County, VA. Andrew is listed as a farmer in the 1880, 1850, and 1860 census in Kanawha County, Virginia and is listed in the 1870, 1880 and 1890 census for Kanawha County, WV. Andrew died in 1894 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Andrew and Emily’s children were:
1. Mary Ann Derrick was born Abt 1838 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married William A. Asbury (1831) on 20 Dec 1853 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Mary Ann died Bef 1900 in Kanawha County, WV.
2. Emily C. Derrick was born Abt 1839 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Benjamin R. King (Abt 1831) on 11 Jan 1857 in Kanawha County, VA. Emily died on 10 Apr 1859 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
3. William Vineyard Derrick was born on 20 Apr 1840 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married firstly, Temperance Painter (Abt 1839-Bef 1865) in Abt 1857. He married secondly, Sarah Sigmon (Abt 1837-Bef 1868) on 12 Apr 1865 in Putnam County, WV. William married thirdly, Mary Martha Parkins (Abt 1840) on 22 Apr 1868 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. William died on 20 May 1909 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
4. Benjamin Franklin Derrick was born Abt 1845 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Nancy W. Carter (Abt 1848) on 23 Dec 1868 in Putnam County, WV. Benjamin died before 1880 probably in Putnam County, WV.
5. Elizabeth Jane Derrick was born Abt 1847 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married John M. Smith (Abt 1840) on 19 Dec 1867 in Kanawha County, Virginia.
Andrew and Elizabeth Jane Arthur’s son was:
Lorenzo Dow Derrick was born on 1 Feb 1862 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Sarah Ellen Sanders on 27 Nov 1887. Sarah was born in Apr 1871 and died before 1910. Lorenzo is listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Lorenzo died on 13 Sep 1936 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Lorenzo and Sarah’s children were:
1. Selba Derrick was born in Aug 1888 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Olie Cunningham (Abt 1891) on 7 Mar 1910 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
2. Amanda Halley was born in Mar 1888 (adopted).
3. Aisel Pearl Derrick was born Abt 1901 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
4. Elmer M. Derrick was born Abt 1907 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Michael Derrick was born on 9 Feb 1818 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Julia Ann Dawson (1822-1895), daughter of John Robert Dawson and Nancy Libby Smith, on 8 Feb 1844 in Kanawha County, VA. Michael is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia, and in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Michael died on 17 Jun 1880 in Kanawha County, WV. Michael and Julia’s children are:
1. Squire Wilson Derrick was born on 30 Nov 1844 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Rachel Hero McClanahan, daughter of John Rust McClanahan (Abt 1798-1888) and Jane Milam (1821), on 28 Jun 1869 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Squire Wilson is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. He is also listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, and 1900 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Squire Wilson died on 11 Apr 1910 in Kanawha County, WV. [see The Children of Squire Wilson Derrick and Rachel Hero McClanahan below]
2. Addison Brown Derrick was born on 8 Jun 1846 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Addison died on 18 Jul 1865 in Kanawha County, WV.
3. Aletha Miriam Derrick was born on 8 Jul 1848 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Aletha died on 14 Aug 1865 in Kanawha County, WV.
4. Adaney Agnes Derrick was born on 24 May 1851 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married firstly Emory M. Aultz (1854-Bef 1890) on 24 Oct 1876 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married secondly, John W. Dawson (1856) on 15 Oct 1890 in Kanawha County, WV.
5. Elmina Malissa Derrick was born 29 Sep 1853 in Poca District, Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Joseph Benjamin Mairs (1851-1931) on 24 Oct 1871 in Kanawha County, WV. Elmina died after 1911.
6. Elmore “Elmo” Marion Derrick was born on 15 Feb 1857 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Elmore is listed in the 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. He is also listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. and 1920 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Elmore was a merchant and owned his own general store in Sissonville. He married firstly, Sidney Catherine Clinton daughter of Michael Dewitt Clinton (Abt 1822) and Roxalena P. Fisher (1825-1888), on 24 Feb 1878 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married secondly, Nancy Ellen Hackney on 23 Aug 1883 in Kanawha County, WV. Elmore died on 6 Jun 1934 and is buried in the Elmore-Derrick Family Cemetery, Happy Hollow, Poca District, Kanawha County, WV. Their son, Addison Clark Derrick was born on 16 Jan 1879 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Minerva Asbury on 17 Oct 1900. Addison died on 29 Jul 1955.
Will of Sidney C. Derrick
Knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, I being weak in body but strong in mind I make this my last will and testament.
First I will and bequeath to M. D. Clinton and Roxalania P. Clinton [her parents] all my goods, clothing, bedding, and all things they gave me, one stove, one trunk, one side saddle, one feather bed, two pillows, one bolster, one straw bed, six quilts, and three unquilted quilts, one sheet, nine dresses, one shawl, two underdresses, one pair of shoes, one lady basket, nine fruit cans, and all dishes that stock with me when I married all the above property real given me by my parents which is now in possession of Elmore M. Derrick [her husband].
Second, and to my child Addison Clark if he lives to the age of twenty-one years I will and bequeath any and all lands, rights, titles and interests, bonds, accounts, or money or anything that would become mine by will, deed, or gift, but if my child should not arrive at age then to my brothers and sisters that may survive me.
And I hereby appoint Henry F. Aultz my Executor of this my will.
In testimony whereof affix my signature
Sidney C. Derick, Witness D. W. Fisher, John Perey
At a Circuit Court held for Kanawha County at the Court House thereof on the 20th day of May A.D. 1880.
The last will and testament of Sidney C. Derick deceased was this day proved by the oaths of D. W. Fisher and John Perey witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded.
Teste Thomas Swinburn, Clerk
Per L. L. Saunders, Dept. Clerk
7. Franklin Lightburn Derrick was born on 5 Nov 1860 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Eunice Ann Johnson, daughter of William Hunter Johnson (1832-1899) and Louisa Lavinia Samuels (Abg 1840), on 9 Nov 1893 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Franklin is listed in the 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900 and 1920 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, WV. Franklin died on 12 Jun 1935 on Tuppers Creek, Union District, Kanawha County, WV. [see The Children of Franklin Lightburn Derrick and Eunice Ann Johnson below]
Leroy Derrick was born on 14 Dec 1822 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Leroy died Bef May 1852.
Agnes Derrick was born on 12 Jun 1824 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Silas Painter (1825-After 1900) on 8 Jan 1852 in Kanawha County, VA. Agnes died Bef Feb 1854.
Amanda Derrick was born Abt 1825 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Jeremiah Gallehue (1823-Bef 1860) on 25 Dec 1845 in Jackson County, Virginia. Amanda died on 1 Aug 1860.
The Children of Squire Wilson Derrick and Rachel Hero McClanahan
Rebecca Jane Derrick was born on 30 Dec 1869 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Francis Marion Goff (1864-1944) on 12 Apr 1894 in Kanawha County, WV. Rebecca died on 10 Jul 1950 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Clementine Ida Derrick was born on 17 Jun 1871 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married firstly, John Morgan and secondly, Lou Roach on 27 Dec 1904. Clementine died on 23 Jan 1968.
Sarah Elizabeth Derrick was born on 8 Jun 1873 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Robert C. Layne (1873) on 18 Feb 1897 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Sarah died on 22 Sep 1962.
John Michael Derrick was born on 4 Oct 1875 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Lydia Beane on 21 Oct 1903. John died in 1947.
Manerva S. Derrick was born in Mar 1877 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Joseph J. Graham (1886) on 22 Dec 1909. Manerva died in 1942.
Squire Emberson Derrick was born on 11 Feb 1879 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Zelpha Rust on 27 Jul 1916. Squire Emberson died on 1 Dec 1962.
Henry Wilson Derrick was born on 10 Oct 1882 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Sylvia Milam on 3 Aug 1927. Henry died on 12 Aug 1945.
Henrietta Virginia Derrick was born on 12 Aug 1885 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Harry Morgan. Henrietta died on 10 May 1974.
Dessa Hero Derrick was born on 2 Jun 1889 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Ernest Kelly on 19 Nov 1911. Dessa died on 16 Apr 1964.
The Children of Franklin Lightburn Derrick and Eunice Ann Johnson
Dora M. Derrick was born on 24 Apr 1895 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Adam Bailey on 31 Dec 1911. Dora died on 1 Dec 1954.
John Hays Derrick was born on 30 May 1897 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. John died on 29 May 1899 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Newman S. Derrick was born on 30 Sep 1900 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Newman died on 25 Feb 1940.
Julia Inez Derrick was born on 26 Sep 1902 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married James E. Teasdale on 2 Jul 1922. Julia died on 8 Dec 1960.
James Wilson Derrick was born on 22 May 1905 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Nellie Asbury on 4 Jun 1927. James died on 4 Jan 1964.
Ivy R. Derrick was born on 30 Mar 1909 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Ivy died on 15 Nov 1932.
Michael Stanley Derrick was born on 5 May 1911 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Michael died on 2 Jan 1965 and is buried in the Derrick Family Cemetery on Derrick’s Creek, Kanawha County, WV.
Eunice A. Derrick was born on 8 Oct 1915 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Donald Wilkinson.
