Maria Sophia Propst was born 15 April 1771 in Brandywine, Pendleton, Virginia (now West Virginia) to Frederick George Propst and Barbara Swadley.
She married Nicholas Heavner and their children were: Catherine, wife of John Dean, Mary “Polly”, wife of Daniel Post, Sarah, wife of George Radabaugh, Elizabeth, wife of John Mowery; Phoebe, wife of Kinsey Ward; Anna, wife of John B Shreves; Malinda, wife of Jacob M Harr; Jane, wife of Washington Caplinger; Jacob, born in Pendleton County Feb. 7, 1801 and married Mary Martin; Elias, born in Pendleton County, April 9,1805 and married Elizabeth Hyre.
Maria Sophia died 19 May 1841, See Pendleton County Wills, Vol 5-6, 1867-1946 pg 339.