William Edward Rakes1,2
M, #61307, b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 3 Jun 1981
Father | William L. Rakes3 b. Mar 1880, d. 16 Sep 1949 |
Mother | Lucinda Alice Bragg3 b. 13 Jan 1883, d. 31 May 1953 |
Birth* | 3 Sep 1899 | William was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Sep 1899.3,1,2 |
He was the son of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.3 | ||
(Witness) Census | 6 Jun 1900 | William Edward Rakes appeared on the census of 6 Jun 1900 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 |
(Witness) Census | 14 May 1910 | William Edward Rakes appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.4 |
Marriage* | 29 Nov 1919 | He married Lena Anderson at Summers Co, WV, on 29 Nov 1919. Wm E. Rakes, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lena Anderson, age 16, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by Enos Gill.2 |
(Witness) Census | 16 Jan 1920 | William Edward Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.4 |
Marriage* | 5 Sep 1927 | He married Edna J. Dick at Summers Co, WV, on 5 Sep 1927. W.E. Rakes, age 28, divorced, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Edna Dick, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by D.K. Matheny.2 |
Employment* | Apr 1930 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV. Coal retail firm.4 |
Census* | 2 Apr 1930 | William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick appeared on the census as head of household at Barksdale Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.4 |
Employment | Apr 1940 | Occupation: blacksmith in Apr 1940 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV. WPA.4 |
Census | 8 Apr 1940 | William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick appeared on the census as head of household at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1940.4 |
Employment | Feb 1942 | William's occupation: Lane's Garage at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, in Feb 1942.1 |
Residence* | 16 Feb 1942 | He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 16 Feb 1942.1 |
Mlt-Registration* | 16 Feb 1942 | He registered for the draft on 16 Feb 1942 at Summers Co, WV.1 |
(informant) Death | 26 Jul 1951 | William was informant for the death of Carl Lee Rakes at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 26 Jul 1951.5 |
Residence | 4 May 1981 | William Edward Rakes resided at Zion Mtn, Summers Co, WV, on 4 May 1981.6 |
Death* | 3 Jun 1981 | William died on 3 Jun 1981 at Fairlea care center, Fairlea, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 81. In his obituary, a surviving daughter, Mrs. Ethel Blackburn, was listed. This was apparently the Ethel Muncey listed as an adopted daughter of Caney Muncey in the 1930 census in Hinton, WV, and Ethel is likely a child by William Rakes and his first wife Lena Anderson.7 |
Burial* | 5 Jun 1981 | His body was interred on 5 Jun 1981 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at Greenbrier Burial Park.7 |
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Marriage* | 29 Nov 1919 | He married Lena Anderson at Summers Co, WV, on 29 Nov 1919. Wm E. Rakes, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lena Anderson, age 16, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by Enos Gill.2 |
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Marriage* | 5 Sep 1927 | He married Edna J. Dick at Summers Co, WV, on 5 Sep 1927. W.E. Rakes, age 28, divorced, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Edna Dick, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by D.K. Matheny.2 |
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Citations
- [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
- [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.
- [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Mildred Merideth Rakes1,2
F, #61332, b. 22 Jan 1925, d. 3 Jan 1985
Father | William Edward Rakes1 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 3 Jun 1981 |
Mother | Edna J. Dick1 b. 22 Jan 1904, d. 4 May 1981 |
Birth* | 22 Jan 1925 | Mildred was born at WV on 22 Jan 1925.3,1 |
She was the daughter of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 2 Apr 1930 | Mildred Merideth Rakes appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Barksdale Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1940 | Mildred Merideth Rakes appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 |
Marriage* | Jun 1945 | She married James Eldon Byrns in Jun 1945. "Marriages licenses have been issued to James E. Byrns, 28, welder, of Louisville and Mildred M. Rakes, 21, of Hinton, WV".4 |
Residence* | 4 May 1981 | Mildred Merideth Rakes resided at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, on 4 May 1981.5 |
Residence | 3 Jun 1981 | She resided at Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co, CA, on 3 Jun 1981.6 |
Residence | 25 Aug 1984 | She resided at CA on 25 Aug 1984.7 |
Death* | 3 Jan 1985 | Mildred died on 3 Jan 1985 at Los Angeles Co, CA, at age 59. Mildred Merideth Byrns. Father surname Rakes, mother surname Dick.2,3 |
Burial* | 9 Jan 1985 | Her body was interred on 9 Jan 1985 at Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co, CA, at Pacific Crest Cem.8 |
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Marriage* | Jun 1945 | She married James Eldon Byrns in Jun 1945. "Marriages licenses have been issued to James E. Byrns, 28, welder, of Louisville and Mildred M. Rakes, 21, of Hinton, WV".4 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2719] "Marriage Licenses," Bowling Green (KY) Park City Daily News, Wednesday, 20 June 1945.
- [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.
- [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.
- [S237] Obituary, Goldie Marie Wiseman, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 28 August 1984.
- [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Pacific Crest Cemetery, https://lacemetery.com/find-a-loved-one/
Goldie Marie Rakes1,2
F, #61333, b. 21 Jun 1927, d. 25 Aug 1984
Father | William Edward Rakes2 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 3 Jun 1981 |
Mother | Edna J. Dick2 b. 22 Jan 1904, d. 4 May 1981 |
Birth* | 21 Jun 1927 | Goldie was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1927.3,2,1 |
She was the daughter of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick.2 | ||
(Witness) Census | 2 Apr 1930 | Goldie Marie Rakes appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Barksdale Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1940 | Goldie Marie Rakes appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 |
Marriage* | 14 Dec 1946 | She married Clarence Asby Wiseman at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1946. Clarence Ashby Wiseman, age 20, single, b. Bellepoint, res. Bellepoint; Goldie Marie Rakes, age 19, single, b. Hinton, res. Bellepoint; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 |
Residence* | 4 May 1981 | Goldie Marie Rakes resided at Rt 1, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 May 1981.4 |
Residence | 3 Jun 1981 | She resided at Rt 1, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Jun 1981.5 |
Death* | 25 Aug 1984 | Goldie died on 25 Aug 1984 at Princeton Hospital, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, at age 57.3 |
Residence | 27 Aug 1984 | She resided at Wiseman Cem, Zion Mtn, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Aug 1984.3 |
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Marriage* | 14 Dec 1946 | She married Clarence Asby Wiseman at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1946. Clarence Ashby Wiseman, age 20, single, b. Bellepoint, res. Bellepoint; Goldie Marie Rakes, age 19, single, b. Hinton, res. Bellepoint; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 |
Citations
- [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S237] Obituary, Goldie Marie Wiseman, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 28 August 1984.
- [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.
- [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.
Ruth H. Rakes1,2
F, #61334, b. 8 Aug 1928
Father | William Edward Rakes1 b. 3 Sep 1899, d. 3 Jun 1981 |
Mother | Edna J. Dick1 b. 22 Jan 1904, d. 4 May 1981 |
Birth* | 8 Aug 1928 | Ruth was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1928.3,1,2 |
She was the daughter of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 2 Apr 1930 | Ruth H. Rakes appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Barksdale Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1940 | Ruth H. Rakes appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 |
Marriage* | Ruth H. Rakes married Getty Eugene Byrns.2 | |
Marriage* | Ruth H. Rakes married (?) Blanchard.4 | |
Residence* | 4 May 1981 | Ruth H. Rakes resided at AR on 4 May 1981.4 |
Residence | 3 Jun 1981 | She resided at AR on 3 Jun 1981.5 |
Residence | 25 Aug 1984 | She resided at CA on 25 Aug 1984.6 |
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Marriage* | Ruth H. Rakes married Getty Eugene Byrns.2 | |
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Marriage* | Ruth H. Rakes married (?) Blanchard.4 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2814] KY Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Lloyd R. Byrns.
- [S2799] Ancestry.com., US Public Records Index (ancestry.com), Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
- [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.
- [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.
- [S237] Obituary, Goldie Marie Wiseman, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 28 August 1984.
William L. Rakes1,2
M, #61346, b. Mar 1880, d. 16 Sep 1949
Birth* | Mar 1880 | William was born at VA in Mar 1880.2,1 |
Marriage* | 18 Aug 1897 | He married Lucinda Alice Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 18 Aug 1897. Wm Rakes, age 17, single, b. Greenbrier Co, res. Summers Co, par. n/a & S.J. Nottingham, farmer; Lucinda A. Bragg, age 14, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. J.A. & Nancy Bragg; md by L.G. Richmond.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 |
Num Child* | 6 Jun 1900 | William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg had 1 children, with 1 living at the time of the census in 1900.2 |
Census* | 6 Jun 1900 | William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1900. Also enumerated in this household was Edward Rakes, brother, b. Apr 1884, age 16, single, b. VA, day laborer.2 |
Employment | May 1910 | Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 |
Num Child | 14 May 1910 | William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 |
Census | 14 May 1910 | William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 14 May 1910.3 |
Employment | Apr 1930 | Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 |
Census | 9 Apr 1930 | William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1930.3 |
Death* | 16 Sep 1949 | William died on 16 Sep 1949 at Marie, Summers Co, WV, at age 69.4 |
Burial* | 18 Sep 1949 | His body was interred on 18 Sep 1949 at Tug Creek, Summers Co, WV, at Brown Cem.4 |
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Marriage* | 18 Aug 1897 | He married Lucinda Alice Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 18 Aug 1897. Wm Rakes, age 17, single, b. Greenbrier Co, res. Summers Co, par. n/a & S.J. Nottingham, farmer; Lucinda A. Bragg, age 14, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. J.A. & Nancy Bragg; md by L.G. Richmond.1 |
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Charles A. Rakes1
M, #61347, b. circa 1902
Father | William L. Rakes1 b. Mar 1880, d. 16 Sep 1949 |
Mother | Lucinda Alice Bragg1 b. 13 Jan 1883, d. 31 May 1953 |
Birth* | circa 1902 | Charles A. Rakes was born circa 1902 at WV.1 |
He was the son of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 May 1910 | Charles A. Rakes appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 16 Jan 1920 | Charles A. Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Ellen Rakes1
F, #61348, b. circa 1903
Father | William L. Rakes1 b. Mar 1880, d. 16 Sep 1949 |
Mother | Lucinda Alice Bragg1 b. 13 Jan 1883, d. 31 May 1953 |
Birth* | circa 1903 | Ellen Rakes was born circa 1903 at WV.1 |
She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 May 1910 | Ellen Rakes appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 16 Jan 1920 | Ellen Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Rosie Rakes1
F, #61349, b. circa 1905
Father | William L. Rakes1 b. Mar 1880, d. 16 Sep 1949 |
Mother | Lucinda Alice Bragg1 b. 13 Jan 1883, d. 31 May 1953 |
Birth* | circa 1905 | Rosie Rakes was born circa 1905 at WV.1 |
She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 May 1910 | Rosie Rakes appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 16 Jan 1920 | Rosie Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Hazel Rakes1
F, #61350, b. circa 1908
Father | William L. Rakes1 b. Mar 1880, d. 16 Sep 1949 |
Mother | Lucinda Alice Bragg1 b. 13 Jan 1883, d. 31 May 1953 |
Birth* | circa 1908 | Hazel Rakes was born circa 1908 at WV.1 |
She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 May 1910 | Hazel Rakes appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 16 Jan 1920 | Hazel Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.