Madeline Blake1

F, #40068, b. 20 Apr 1902, d. May 1986
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Pedigree
FatherJames A. Blake1 b. 26 Sep 1879, d. 24 Feb 1936
MotherOlive Blake1 b. Dec 1882, d. 29 Feb 1936
Birth*20 Apr 1902 Madeline Blake was born on 20 Apr 1902 at WV.2,1 
 She was the daughter of James A. Blake and Olive Blake.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jan 1920 Madeline Blake appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of James A. Blake and Olive Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* She married Jack P. Thompson.1 
Residence24 Feb 1936 Madeline Blake resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Feb 1936.3 
Residence*29 Feb 1936 She resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1936.4 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Public schools.1 
Census*5 Apr 1940 She and Jack P. Thompson appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1940.1 
Death*May 1986 Madeline died in May 1986 at Bronx, Bronx Co, NY, at age 84.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVJames A. Blake, Olive Blake, Madeline Blake, Timothy A. Blake, James S. Blake and Julius E. Blake1
5 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVJack P. Thompson and Madeline Blake1

Partners and Children
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Jack P. Thompson.1 

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, James A. Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 26 February 1936.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Olive Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sun, 1 March 1936.

Timothy A. Blake1,2

M, #40069, b. circa 1903
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Pedigree
FatherJames A. Blake1 b. 26 Sep 1879, d. 24 Feb 1936
MotherOlive Blake1 b. Dec 1882, d. 29 Feb 1936
Birth*circa 1903 Timothy was born at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1903.1,3 
 He was the son of James A. Blake and Olive Blake.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jan 1920 Timothy A. Blake appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of James A. Blake and Olive Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 May 1927 He married Hilda Hummel at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 27 May 1927. Tim A. Blake, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. J.A. & Olive, teacher; Hilda Hummel, age 21, single, b. Beury, res. Mt Hope, par. A. & Anna; md by Clarence W. Kempton at Charleston.3 
Employment*Apr 1930 Timothy's occupation: Fountain, own at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1930.1 
Census*10 Apr 1930 He and Hilda Hummel appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930.1 
Residence1 Apr 1935 Timothy A. Blake resided at Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
(informant) Death24 Feb 1936 Timothy was informant for the death of James A. Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Feb 1936.4,5,6 
Residence24 Feb 1936 Timothy A. Blake resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Feb 1936.2 
Residence*29 Feb 1936 He resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1936.7 
Divorce*before 1940 Timothy was divorced from Hilda Hummel before 1940. Tim was listed as divorced in the 1940 census.1 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: bookkeeper in Apr 1940 at Lynchburg, VA. Restaurant.1 
Census*8 Apr 1940 Timothy A. Blake was listed as a resident in the census report at Lynchburg, VA, on 8 Apr 1940. Lodger in Greenstone Hotel.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVJames A. Blake, Olive Blake, Madeline Blake, Timothy A. Blake, James S. Blake and Julius E. Blake1
10 Apr 1930Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVTimothy A. Blake and Hilda Hummel1
8 Apr 1940Lynchburg, VATimothy A. Blake1

Partners and Children
Marriage*27 May 1927 He married Hilda Hummel at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 27 May 1927. Tim A. Blake, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. J.A. & Olive, teacher; Hilda Hummel, age 21, single, b. Beury, res. Mt Hope, par. A. & Anna; md by Clarence W. Kempton at Charleston.3 
Divorce*before 1940 Timothy was divorced from Hilda Hummel before 1940. Tim was listed as divorced in the 1940 census.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, James A. Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 26 February 1936.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  6. [S2682] Tom Franz, Ashland, KY, 10 Dec 1989.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Olive Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sun, 1 March 1936.

James S. Blake1,2

M, #40070, b. circa 1905
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Pedigree
FatherJames A. Blake1 b. 26 Sep 1879, d. 24 Feb 1936
MotherOlive Blake1 b. Dec 1882, d. 29 Feb 1936
Birth*circa 1905 James was born at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1905.1,3 
 He was the son of James A. Blake and Olive Blake.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jan 1920 James S. Blake appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of James A. Blake and Olive Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*2 Jan 1928 He married Dorothy J. Mahan at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jan 1928. James S. Blake, age 22, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. J.A. & Olive, timberman; Dorothy J. Mahan, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Pax, par. Howard & Emma; md by A.R. Young at Oak Hill.3 
Residence24 Feb 1936 James S. Blake resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Feb 1936.2 
Residence*29 Feb 1936 He resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1936.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVJames A. Blake, Olive Blake, Madeline Blake, Timothy A. Blake, James S. Blake and Julius E. Blake1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, James A. Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 26 February 1936.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Olive Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sun, 1 March 1936.

Jack P. Thompson1,2

M, #40071, b. 29 Dec 1907, d. Dec 1986
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Pedigree
Birth*29 Dec 1907 Jack was born at VA on 29 Dec 1907.3,4 
Marriage* He married Madeline Blake.4 
Employment*Apr 1940 Jack's occupation: Repairman, electrical appliances at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1940.4 
Census*5 Apr 1940 He and Madeline Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1940.4 
Death*Dec 1986 Jack died in Dec 1986 at Floral Park, Nassau Co, NY.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVJack P. Thompson and Madeline Blake4

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Olive Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sun, 1 March 1936.
  2. [S237] Obituary, James A. Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 26 February 1936.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Richard Smith1

M, #40072, b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 21 May 1950
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Pedigree
Birth*16 Aug 1886 Richard Smith was born on 16 Aug 1886 at Greenville, Monroe Co, WV.2,3,1 
Marriage*20 Sep 1911 He married Fanny Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Sep 1911. Richard Smith, age 25, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Scarbro, par. A.J. & Elizabeth, civil engineer; Fannie Blake, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Scarbro, par. Stewart & Emma; md by T.H. Fitzgerald at Scarbro.1 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: engineer in Jun 1917 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 Richard Smith registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: engineer in Jan 1920 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census*9 Jan 1920 He and Fanny Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Jan 1920.4 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: foreman in May 1930 at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census15 May 1930 Richard Smith and Fanny Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 May 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Freeda M. Smith, sister-in-law, age 35, divorced, age 26 at first marriage, b. PA, general house work.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Carlisle, Fayette Co, WV. Fire boss, coal mine.4 
Census26 Apr 1940 Richard Smith and Fanny Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Carlisle, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1940.4 
Death*21 May 1950 Richard died on 21 May 1950 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 63.3 
Burial*24 May 1950 His body was interred on 24 May 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith and Agnes Jane Smith4
15 May 1930Summerlee, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith4
26 Apr 1940Carlisle, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith4

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Sep 1911 He married Fanny Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Sep 1911. Richard Smith, age 25, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Scarbro, par. A.J. & Elizabeth, civil engineer; Fannie Blake, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Scarbro, par. Stewart & Emma; md by T.H. Fitzgerald at Scarbro.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Alley E. Poole1,2

M, #40073, b. circa 1883
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1883 Alley E. Poole was born circa 1883 at VA.2 
Marriage*3 Oct 1909 He married Rose C. Blake at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1909. A.E. Poole, age 26, single, b. VA, res. Scarbro, par. Wm M. & Lucy M, blacksmith; Rosa C. Blake, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Scarbro, par. Stewart & Emma; md by L.S. Cunningham at Fayetteville.2 

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Marvin R. Poole.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Emmett Ruff Amole1,2,3

M, #40074, b. 25 Sep 1883, d. 1 Sep 1955
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Pedigree
Birth*25 Sep 1883 Emmett was born at Rockbridge Co, VA, on 25 Sep 1883. Son of Thomas & Sue (Wilson) Amole.1,2 
Marriage*28 Jun 1911 He married Nelle Gray Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1911. Emette R. Amole, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Macdonald, par. Thomas & Mary, mechanic; Nell Blake, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Scarbro, par. Stuart & Emma; md by John Shoredon at Scarbro.2 
Death*1 Sep 1955 Emmett died on 1 Sep 1955 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 71.1 
Burial*4 Sep 1955 His body was interred on 4 Sep 1955 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Olive Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sun, 1 March 1936.

John A. Baumer1

M, #40075, b. circa 1892
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1892 John A. Baumer was born circa 1892 at St Louis, St Louis Co, MO.1 
Marriage*23 Dec 1918 He married Vella Blake at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1918. John A. Baumer, age 26, single, b. St Louis, MO, res. St Louis, MO, par. John A. & Catherine; Vella Blake, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. Stuart & Emma; md by C.A. Puckett at Fayetteville.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 John's occupation: Cost accountant, US Housing Corp at Portsmouth, VA, in Jan 1920.2 
Census*5 Jan 1920 He and Vella Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Portsmouth, VA, on 5 Jan 1920.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Portsmouth, VAJohn A. Baumer and Vella Blake2

Partners and Children
Child

Citations

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

Elma Lou Smith1

F, #40080
Display Family
Pedigree
MotherMadeline Blake1 b. 20 Apr 1902, d. May 1986
 Elma Lou Smith is the daughter of Madeline Blake.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Hilda Hummel1

F, #40081, b. circa 1906
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1906 Hilda Hummel was born circa 1906 at Beury, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 May 1927 She married Timothy A. Blake at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 27 May 1927. Tim A. Blake, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. J.A. & Olive, teacher; Hilda Hummel, age 21, single, b. Beury, res. Mt Hope, par. A. & Anna; md by Clarence W. Kempton at Charleston.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1930 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Public schools.2 
Census*10 Apr 1930 Hilda Hummel and Timothy A. Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930.2 
Divorce*before 1940 Hilda was divorced from Timothy A. Blake before 1940. Tim was listed as divorced in the 1940 census.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Apr 1930Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVTimothy A. Blake and Hilda Hummel2

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Dorothy J. Mahan1

F, #40082, b. circa 1907
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1907 Dorothy J. Mahan was born circa 1907 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*2 Jan 1928 She married James S. Blake at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jan 1928. James S. Blake, age 22, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. J.A. & Olive, timberman; Dorothy J. Mahan, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Pax, par. Howard & Emma; md by A.R. Young at Oak Hill.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Evelyn Riggle1

F, #40083, b. 11 Mar 1893, d. 16 Jul 1936
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Pedigree
Birth*11 Mar 1893 Evelyn was born at OH on 11 Mar 1893. Daughter of James & Hannah (Casy) Riggle.2 
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Judson Dickerson Blake circa 1915.2 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Evelyn Riggle appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Emma L. Poteet at Hilltop, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Death*16 Jul 1936 Evelyn died on 16 Jul 1936 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, at age 43. Died of chronic alcoholism. Informant was Harritt Miller, Skelton, WV.1 
Burial*17 Jul 1936 Her body was interred on 17 Jul 1936 at Fayette Co, WV, at Poteet Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Hilltop, Fayette Co, WVEmma L. Poteet, Rose C. Blake, Judson Dickerson Blake, Evelyn Riggle, Louise Poole, Marvin R. Poole and Harry D. Blake2

Partners and Children
Child

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Anna Elizabeth Poole1,2,3

F, #40084, b. 12 Apr 1892, d. 15 Jul 1972
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Pedigree
Birth*12 Apr 1892 Anna was born at Fredericksburg, VA, on 12 Apr 1892. Obituary has 4/12; Highlawn record has 12/4.4,2,5 
Marriage* She married John Blake, son of Stuart F. Blake and Emma L. Poteet.1 
Census*28 Jan 1920 Anna Elizabeth Poole and John Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1920.5 
Census10 Apr 1940 Anna Elizabeth Poole and John Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1940.5 
(informant) Death31 Jan 1944 Anna was informant for the death of John Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jan 1944.6 
Residence*31 Jan 1944 Anna Elizabeth Poole resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jan 1944.3 
Residence25 Jan 1969 She resided at Fredericksburg, VA, on 25 Jan 1969.7 
Residence18 Jan 1971 She resided at Fredericksburg, VA, on 18 Jan 1971.8 
Death*15 Jul 1972 Anna died on 15 Jul 1972 at Hilltop nursing home, Hilltop, Fayette Co, WV, at age 80.4,2 
Burial*17 Jul 1972 Her body was interred on 17 Jul 1972 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.4,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVJohn Blake, Anna Elizabeth Poole and Stuart Fulton Blake5
10 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVJohn Blake, Anna Elizabeth Poole, Stuart Fulton Blake, George E. Blake, Russel Floyd Blake, Ella Blake and Samuel Eastburn Blake5

Partners and Children
Marriage* Anna Elizabeth Poole married John Blake, son of Stuart F. Blake and Emma L. Poteet.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, John Blake.
  2. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  3. [S237] Obituary, John Blake, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 1 February 1944.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Anna E. Blake, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 16 July 1972.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Stuart Fulton Blake, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 28 January 1969.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Samuel E. Blake, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 19 January 1971.

Marvin R. Poole1,2

M, #40086, b. 21 Sep 1914, d. 20 Oct 1940
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Pedigree
FatherAlley E. Poole1 b. circa 1883
MotherRose C. Blake1 b. 22 Sep 1884, d. 5 Feb 1964
Birth*21 Sep 1914 Marvin was born at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Sep 1914.2,1 
 He was the son of Alley E. Poole and Rose C. Blake.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Marvin R. Poole appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Emma L. Poteet at Hilltop, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census18 Apr 1930 Marvin R. Poole appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 in the household of Rose C. Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*12 Feb 1936 He married Mabel Boyles at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Feb 1936. Marvin Poole, age 22, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. A.E. & Rose, restaurant; Mable Boyles, age 19, single, b. Logan, res. Hilltop, par. John & Blanche; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.3 
Death*20 Oct 1940 Marvin died on 20 Oct 1940 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, at age 26. Died of cerebral syphilis.2 
Burial*23 Oct 1940 His body was interred on 23 Oct 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Hilltop, Fayette Co, WVEmma L. Poteet, Rose C. Blake, Judson Dickerson Blake, Evelyn Riggle, Louise Poole, Marvin R. Poole and Harry D. Blake1
18 Apr 1930Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVRose C. Blake, Marvin R. Poole and Judson Dickerson Blake1

Partners and Children
Marriage*12 Feb 1936 He married Mabel Boyles at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Feb 1936. Marvin Poole, age 22, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. A.E. & Rose, restaurant; Mable Boyles, age 19, single, b. Logan, res. Hilltop, par. John & Blanche; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Harry D. Blake1

M, #40087, b. circa 1916
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Pedigree
FatherJudson Dickerson Blake1 b. Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1938
MotherEvelyn Riggle1 b. 11 Mar 1893, d. 16 Jul 1936
Birth*circa 1916 Harry D. Blake was born circa 1916 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Judson Dickerson Blake and Evelyn Riggle.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Harry D. Blake appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Emma L. Poteet at Hilltop, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Hilltop, Fayette Co, WVEmma L. Poteet, Rose C. Blake, Judson Dickerson Blake, Evelyn Riggle, Louise Poole, Marvin R. Poole and Harry D. Blake1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Mabel Boyles1

F, #40088, b. circa 1917
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1917 Mabel Boyles was born circa 1917 at Logan Co, WV.1 
Marriage*12 Feb 1936 She married Marvin R. Poole at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Feb 1936. Marvin Poole, age 22, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. A.E. & Rose, restaurant; Mable Boyles, age 19, single, b. Logan, res. Hilltop, par. John & Blanche; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Robert Sumners1

M, #40089, b. circa 1906
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1906 Robert Sumners was born circa 1906 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*31 May 1929 He married Louise Poole at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 May 1929.
Robt Sumners, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. Charlie & Tammie, carpenter; Louise Poole, age 21, single, b. Scarbro, res. Scarbro, par. Allei & Rose; md by T.J. Hopson at Fayetteville.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Charles Fred Opel1,2

M, #40090, b. 21 Mar 1881, d. 13 Jun 1957
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Pedigree
Birth*21 Mar 1881 Charles was born at MO on 21 Mar 1881.3,1 
Mlt-Service*from 21 Nov 1898 to 20 Nov 1901 He was Pvt, Troop I, 2nd Regt of Cavalry, Spanish American War from 21 Nov 1898 to 20 Nov 1901.3 
Marriage* He married Vella Blake.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: clerk in Apr 1930 at St Ferdinand Twp, St Louis Co, MO. Shipping clerk, basket & box.1 
Census*28 Apr 1930 Charles Fred Opel and Vella Blake appeared on the census as head of household at St Ferdinand Twp, St Louis Co, MO, on 28 Apr 1930.1 
Residence1 Apr 1935 Charles Fred Opel and Vella Blake resided at St Louis, St Louis Co, MO, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
EmploymentApr 1940 Charles's occupation: Unemployed at South Gate, Los Angeles Co, CA, in Apr 1940.1 
Census*18 Apr 1940 He and Vella Blake appeared on the census as head of household at South Gate, Los Angeles Co, CA, on 18 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*1954 Vella Blake and Charles Fred Opel resided at 11061 Acacia Ave Apt 8, Santa Ana, Orange Co, CA, in 1954.4 
Death*13 Jun 1957 Charles died on 13 Jun 1957 at Orange Co, CA, at age 76.2 
Burial*18 Jun 1957 His body was interred on 18 Jun 1957 at San Diego, San Diego Co, CA, at Fort Rosecrans Natl Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Apr 1930St Ferdinand Twp, St Louis Co, MOCharles Fred Opel and Vella Blake1
18 Apr 1940South Gate, Los Angeles Co, CACharles Fred Opel and Vella Blake1

Partners and Children
Marriage* He married Vella Blake.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  3. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Ancestry.com. U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  4. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Santa Ana, CA.

Lorraine Baumer1

F, #40092
Display Family
Pedigree
FatherJohn A. Baumer1 b. circa 1892
MotherVella Blake1 b. 19 Dec 1895, d. 26 May 1969
 Lorraine Baumer is the daughter of John A. Baumer and Vella Blake.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Vida P. Bevins1,2

F, #40093, b. circa 1892
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Pedigree
Birth*circa 1892 Vida P. Bevins was born circa 1892 at NC.1 
Marriage*25 Dec 1915 She married Shirley H. Blake at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1915. Shirley Blake, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Scarbro, par. Stuart & Emma, clerk; Vida Bevins, age 23, single, b. NC, res. Scarbro, par. n/a & Johnson; md by T.H. Fitzgerald at Oak Hill.1 
Census*23 Jan 1920 Vida P. Bevins and Shirley H. Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jan 1920.2 
Census9 Apr 1930 Vida P. Bevins and Shirley H. Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1930.2 
Census6 Apr 1940 Vida P. Bevins and Shirley H. Blake appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Apr 1940.2 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVShirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins2
9 Apr 1930Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVShirley H. Blake, Vida P. Bevins, Eileen N. Blake and Norma L. Blake2
6 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVShirley H. Blake, Vida P. Bevins and Norma L. Blake2

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.

Eileen N. Blake1

F, #40094, b. 1917
Display Family
Pedigree
FatherShirley H. Blake1 b. 28 Sep 1889, d. 6 Jan 1953
MotherVida P. Bevins1 b. circa 1892
Birth*1917 Eileen was born at WV in 1917. 1920 census age 2 1/12.1 
 She was the daughter of Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Eileen N. Blake appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Apr 1930Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVShirley H. Blake, Vida P. Bevins, Eileen N. Blake and Norma L. Blake1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Norma L. Blake1

F, #40095, b. circa 1922
Display Family
Pedigree
FatherShirley H. Blake1 b. 28 Sep 1889, d. 6 Jan 1953
MotherVida P. Bevins1 b. circa 1892
Birth*circa 1922 Norma L. Blake was born circa 1922 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Norma L. Blake appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 Apr 1940 Norma L. Blake appeared on the census of 6 Apr 1940 in the household of Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Apr 1930Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVShirley H. Blake, Vida P. Bevins, Eileen N. Blake and Norma L. Blake1
6 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVShirley H. Blake, Vida P. Bevins and Norma L. Blake1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Jimmie Blake1

M, #40096
Display Family
Pedigree
Adoptive fatherShirley H. Blake1 b. 28 Sep 1889, d. 6 Jan 1953
Adoptive motherVida P. Bevins1 b. circa 1892
 Jimmie Blake is the son of Shirley H. Blake and Vida P. Bevins.1 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Marion Oretha Smith1,2

F, #40098, b. 27 Jun 1912, d. 25 Jun 1971
Display Family
Pedigree
FatherRichard Smith2 b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 21 May 1950
MotherFanny Blake2 b. 29 Feb 1888, d. 22 Jan 1960
Birth*27 Jun 1912 Marion Oretha Smith was born on 27 Jun 1912 at Fayette Co, WV.3,2,1 
 She was the daughter of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake.2 
(Witness) Census9 Jan 1920 Marion Oretha Smith appeared on the census of 9 Jan 1920 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census15 May 1930 Marion Oretha Smith appeared on the census of 15 May 1930 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*24 Aug 1932 She married Harry Hillard Stone at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Aug 1932. Harry Hillard Stone, age 22, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill; Marion Oretha Smith, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Price Hill; md by G.C. Musick at Gauley Bridge.1 
Census*25 May 1940 Marion Oretha Smith and Harry Hillard Stone appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 May 1940.2 
(informant) Death21 May 1950 Marion was informant for the death of Richard Smith at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 May 1950.4 
Residence*21 May 1950 Marion Oretha Smith resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 May 1950.5 
Death*25 Jun 1971 Marion died on 25 Jun 1971 at San Bernardino Co, CA, at age 58.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith and Agnes Jane Smith2
15 May 1930Summerlee, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith2
25 May 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVHarry Hillard Stone and Marion Oretha Smith2

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Aug 1932 She married Harry Hillard Stone at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Aug 1932. Harry Hillard Stone, age 22, b. Fayette Co, res. Oak Hill; Marion Oretha Smith, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Price Hill; md by G.C. Musick at Gauley Bridge.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Richard Smith, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 May 1950.

Agnes Jane Smith1,2

F, #40099, b. 1918
Display Family
Pedigree
FatherRichard Smith1 b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 21 May 1950
MotherFanny Blake1 b. 29 Feb 1888, d. 22 Jan 1960
Birth*1918 Agnes was born at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, in 1918. 1920 census age 1 6/12.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake.1 
(Witness) Census9 Jan 1920 Agnes Jane Smith appeared on the census of 9 Jan 1920 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census15 May 1930 Agnes Jane Smith appeared on the census of 15 May 1930 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1940 Agnes Jane Smith appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1940 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Carlisle, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*20 Oct 1941 She married Harold Edgar Hensley at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Oct 1941. Harold Edgar Hensley, age 26, single, b. Turkey Knob, res. Whipple, par. P.D. & Della, miner; Agnes Jane Smith, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Whipple, par. Richard & Fannie; md by I.S. Tyler at Oak Hill.2 
Residence*21 May 1950 Agnes Jane Smith resided at Arlington, Arlington Co, VA, on 21 May 1950.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Jan 1920Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith and Agnes Jane Smith1
15 May 1930Summerlee, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith1
26 Apr 1940Carlisle, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith1

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Oct 1941 She married Harold Edgar Hensley at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Oct 1941. Harold Edgar Hensley, age 26, single, b. Turkey Knob, res. Whipple, par. P.D. & Della, miner; Agnes Jane Smith, age 23, single, b. Scarbro, res. Whipple, par. Richard & Fannie; md by I.S. Tyler at Oak Hill.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Richard Smith, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 May 1950.

Ernestine Smith1

F, #40100, b. circa 1924
Display Family
Pedigree
FatherRichard Smith1 b. 16 Aug 1886, d. 21 May 1950
MotherFanny Blake1 b. 29 Feb 1888, d. 22 Jan 1960
Birth*circa 1924 Ernestine Smith was born circa 1924 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake.1 
(Witness) Census15 May 1930 Ernestine Smith appeared on the census of 15 May 1930 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1940 Ernestine Smith appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1940 in the household of Richard Smith and Fanny Blake at Carlisle, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Ernestine Smith married S. M. Alberchinski.2 
Residence*21 May 1950 Ernestine Smith resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 May 1950.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 May 1930Summerlee, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Marion Oretha Smith, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith1
26 Apr 1940Carlisle, Fayette Co, WVRichard Smith, Fanny Blake, Agnes Jane Smith and Ernestine Smith1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Richard Smith, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 23 May 1950.