John William Alderson1,2

M, #42843, b. 16 Mar 1901, d. 8 Dec 1971
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FatherJohn Walker Alderson2 b. 24 Jan 1842, d. 23 Feb 1908
MotherSadie M. Garstang2 b. 22 Feb 1868, d. 3 Feb 1960
Birth*16 Mar 1901 John was born at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 16 Mar 1901.3,4,1,2 
 He was the son of John Walker Alderson and Sadie M. Garstang.2 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 John William Alderson appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Sadie M. Garstang at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.2 
Marriage*circa 1925 John William Alderson married Lillian Rinard circa 1925.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: salesman in Apr 1930 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV. Brokerage.2 
Census*4 Apr 1930 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard appeared on the census as head of household at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Katherine L. Bailey, age 29, single, b. KY, teacher.2 
Residence1934 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard resided at 303 Ruffner Apt 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, in 1934.5 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: salesman in Apr 1940 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Enamelware company.2 
Census6 Apr 1940 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard appeared on the census as head of household at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Apr 1940.2 
EmploymentFeb 1942 John's occupation: Fletcher Enamel Co at Forest Hills, Queens Co, NY, in Feb 1942.3 
Mlt-Registration*15 Feb 1942 He registered for the draft on 15 Feb 1942 at Queens Co, NY.3 
Residence15 Feb 1942 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard resided at Forest Hills, Queens Co, NY, on 15 Feb 1942.3 
Marriage*6 Oct 1944 He married Thelma Louise Hobbs at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1944.
John William Alderson, age 43, divorced, b. Alderson, WV, res. 1316 Va St, Charleston; Thelma Louise Hobbs, age 26, single, b. Greenbrier Co, res. 1305 Camden Dr, Charleston, WV; md by R.H. Daugherty at Charleston.1 
EmploymentMay 1950 Occupation: salesman in May 1950 at Otsego Twp, Steuben Co, IN. Wholesale enamelware.2 
Census*12 May 1950 John William Alderson and Thelma Louise Hobbs appeared on the census as head of household at Otsego Twp, Steuben Co, IN, on 12 May 1950.2 
Residence*3 Dec 1967 John William Alderson resided at Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV, on 3 Dec 1967.6 
ResidenceDec 1971 He resided at 2304 8th Ave, Vienna, Wood Co, WV, in Dec 1971.7 
Death*8 Dec 1971 John died on 8 Dec 1971 at Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV, at age 70.7,8 
Burial*11 Dec 1971 His body was interred on 11 Dec 1971 at Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV, at Arlington Mem Gardens.7 
Research Note*  (an unknown value.) 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Alderson, Monroe Co, WVSadie M. Garstang, William Lewis Alderson, Dorothy E. Alderson and John William Alderson2
4 Apr 1930Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVJohn William Alderson and Lillian Rinard2
6 Apr 1940Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVJohn William Alderson and Lillian Rinard2
12 May 1950Otsego Twp, Steuben Co, INJohn William Alderson and Thelma Louise Hobbs2

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1925 John William Alderson married Lillian Rinard circa 1925.2 
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage*6 Oct 1944 He married Thelma Louise Hobbs at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1944.
John William Alderson, age 43, divorced, b. Alderson, WV, res. 1316 Va St, Charleston; Thelma Louise Hobbs, age 26, single, b. Greenbrier Co, res. 1305 Camden Dr, Charleston, WV; md by R.H. Daugherty at Charleston.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Charleston, WV, 1934.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Dorothy A. McDowall, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 5 December 1967.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  8. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Sadie M. Garstang Alderson, Baltimore (MD) Evening Sun, Thursday, 4 February 1960.

Dorothy E. Alderson1

F, #42844, b. 2 Jul 1895, d. 3 Dec 1967
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FatherJohn Walker Alderson1 b. 24 Jan 1842, d. 23 Feb 1908
MotherSadie M. Garstang1 b. 22 Feb 1868, d. 3 Feb 1960
Birth*2 Jul 1895 Dorothy was born at WV on 2 Jul 1895.2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of John Walker Alderson and Sadie M. Garstang.1 
(Witness) Census27 Jun 1900 Dorothy E. Alderson appeared on the census of 27 Jun 1900 in the household of John Walker Alderson and Sadie M. Garstang at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Dorothy E. Alderson appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Sadie M. Garstang at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1916 She married James Douglas McDowall circa 1916.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Dorothy's occupation: Relief warden, Federal Institution at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, in Apr 1930.1 
Census*4 Apr 1930 She and James Douglas McDowall appeared on the census as head of household at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930.1 
Census3 Apr 1940 Dorothy E. Alderson and James Douglas McDowall appeared on the census as head of household at Baltimore, MD, on 3 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*3 Feb 1960 Dorothy E. Alderson resided at Baltimore, MD, on 3 Feb 1960.5 
Death*3 Dec 1967 Dorothy died on 3 Dec 1967 at Baltimore, MD, at age 72.6,4 
Burial*7 Dec 1967 Her body was interred on 7 Dec 1967 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Old Greenbrier Bapt Cem.6,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
27 Jun 1900Alderson, Monroe Co, WVJohn Walker Alderson, Sadie M. Garstang, William Lewis Alderson and Dorothy E. Alderson1
29 Apr 1910Alderson, Monroe Co, WVSadie M. Garstang, William Lewis Alderson, Dorothy E. Alderson and John William Alderson1
4 Apr 1930Alderson, Monroe Co, WVJames Douglas McDowall, Dorothy E. Alderson and Sara G. McDowall1
3 Apr 1940Baltimore, MDJames Douglas McDowall, Dorothy E. Alderson and Sara G. McDowall1

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1916 She married James Douglas McDowall circa 1916.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Monroe, West Virginia; Roll: 1768; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1241768, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Sadie Garstang Alderson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 5 February 1960.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Dorothy A. McDowall, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 5 December 1967.

Thelma Louise Hobbs1

F, #42845, b. 31 Jan 1918, d. 28 Nov 2001
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Birth*31 Jan 1918 Thelma was born at Greenbrier Co, WV, on 31 Jan 1918.2,1 
Marriage*6 Oct 1944 She married John William Alderson at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1944.
John William Alderson, age 43, divorced, b. Alderson, WV, res. 1316 Va St, Charleston; Thelma Louise Hobbs, age 26, single, b. Greenbrier Co, res. 1305 Camden Dr, Charleston, WV; md by R.H. Daugherty at Charleston.1 
Census*12 May 1950 Thelma Louise Hobbs and John William Alderson appeared on the census as head of household at Otsego Twp, Steuben Co, IN, on 12 May 1950.3 
(informant) Death8 Dec 1971 Thelma was informant for the death of John William Alderson at Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV, on 8 Dec 1971.4,5 
Death*28 Nov 2001 Thelma died on 28 Nov 2001 at Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV, at age 83.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 May 1950Otsego Twp, Steuben Co, INJohn William Alderson and Thelma Louise Hobbs3

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Sadie M. Garstang Alderson, Baltimore (MD) Evening Sun, Thursday, 4 February 1960.

Lillian Rinard1,2

F, #42846, b. 15 Feb 1902, d. 27 Sep 1998
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Birth*15 Feb 1902 Lillian was born at Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD, on 15 Feb 1902.3,1 
Marriage*circa 1925 She married John William Alderson, son of John Walker Alderson and Sadie M. Garstang, circa 1925.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1930 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV. Public high school.1 
Census*4 Apr 1930 Lillian Rinard and John William Alderson appeared on the census as head of household at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Katherine L. Bailey, age 29, single, b. KY, teacher.1 
Residence1934 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard resided at 303 Ruffner Apt 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, in 1934.4 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
Census6 Apr 1940 She and John William Alderson appeared on the census as head of household at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Apr 1940.1 
Residence15 Feb 1942 John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard resided at Forest Hills, Queens Co, NY, on 15 Feb 1942.5 
EmploymentApr 1950 Lillian's occupation: Home economist, wholesale distributor at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, in Apr 1950.1 
Census*1 Apr 1950 She appeared on the census as head of household at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1950.1 
Marriage* She married J. Kenneth Johnson.3 
Death*27 Sep 1998 Lillian died on 27 Sep 1998 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co, CA, at age 96.3,6 
Burial*29 Sep 1998 Her body was interred on 29 Sep 1998 at Waverly, Pike Co, OH, at Evergreen Union Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1930Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WVJohn William Alderson and Lillian Rinard1
6 Apr 1940Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVJohn William Alderson and Lillian Rinard1
1 Apr 1950Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVLillian Rinard1

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1925 She married John William Alderson, son of John Walker Alderson and Sadie M. Garstang, circa 1925.1 
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage* Lillian Rinard married J. Kenneth Johnson.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Upshur Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Lillian R. Johnson, Chillicothe (OH) Gazette, Friday, 9 October 1998.
  4. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Charleston, WV, 1934.
  5. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Frances Rinard Alderson1,2

F, #42847
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FatherJohn William Alderson1 b. 16 Mar 1901, d. 8 Dec 1971
MotherLillian Rinard1 b. 15 Feb 1902, d. 27 Sep 1998
 Frances Rinard Alderson is the daughter of John William Alderson and Lillian Rinard.1 
Marriage*22 Jun 1957 She married Arch Francis Meredith Jr at Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV, on 22 Jun 1957.
Arch Francis Meredith Jr, age 23, single, b. Letcher Co, KY, res. Fairmont, WV, par. Arch Francis Meredith & Lucille Bartlett; Frances Rinard Alderson, age 22, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Buckhannon, WV, par. John William Alderson & Lillian Rinard; md by Samuel A. Harford at Buckhannon.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Upshur Co, WV.

James Douglas McDowall1,2

M, #42848, b. 1888, d. 1957
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Birth*1888 James was born at SC in 1888.3,1 
Marriage*circa 1916 He married Dorothy E. Alderson circa 1916.3 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: salesman in Apr 1930 at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV. Wholesale grocery.3 
Census*4 Apr 1930 James Douglas McDowall and Dorothy E. Alderson appeared on the census as head of household at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930.3 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: manager in Apr 1940 at Baltimore, MD. Sales manager, cleaning fluid manufacture.3 
Census3 Apr 1940 James Douglas McDowall and Dorothy E. Alderson appeared on the census as head of household at Baltimore, MD, on 3 Apr 1940.3 
Death*1957 James died in 1957.1 
Burial* His body was interred at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Old Greenbrier Bapt Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1930Alderson, Monroe Co, WVJames Douglas McDowall, Dorothy E. Alderson and Sara G. McDowall3
3 Apr 1940Baltimore, MDJames Douglas McDowall, Dorothy E. Alderson and Sara G. McDowall3

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1916 He married Dorothy E. Alderson circa 1916.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Sadie Garstang Alderson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 5 February 1960.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Sara G. McDowall1

F, #42849, b. 6 Oct 1918, d. Mar 1986
Display Family
FatherJames Douglas McDowall1 b. 1888, d. 1957
MotherDorothy E. Alderson1 b. 2 Jul 1895, d. 3 Dec 1967
Birth*6 Oct 1918 Sara was born at WV on 6 Oct 1918.2,1 
 She was the daughter of James Douglas McDowall and Dorothy E. Alderson.1 
(Witness) Census4 Apr 1930 Sara G. McDowall appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 in the household of James Douglas McDowall and Dorothy E. Alderson at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1940 Sara G. McDowall appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1940 in the household of James Douglas McDowall and Dorothy E. Alderson at Baltimore, MD.1 
Marriage* Sara G. McDowall married (?) Jarvis.3 
Residence*3 Dec 1967 Sara G. McDowall resided at Baltimore, MD, on 3 Dec 1967.3 
Death*Mar 1986 Sara died in Mar 1986 at Garrison, Baltimore Co, MD, at age 67.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1930Alderson, Monroe Co, WVJames Douglas McDowall, Dorothy E. Alderson and Sara G. McDowall1
3 Apr 1940Baltimore, MDJames Douglas McDowall, Dorothy E. Alderson and Sara G. McDowall1

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married (?) Jarvis.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Dorothy A. McDowall, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 5 December 1967.

(?) Jarvis1

M, #42850
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Marriage* (?) Jarvis married Sara G. McDowall, daughter of James Douglas McDowall and Dorothy E. Alderson.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Dorothy A. McDowall, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 5 December 1967.