Raleigh O. Dempsey1

M, #37051, b. 21 Aug 1910, d. Mar 1990
FatherRoy Houston Dempsey1 b. 1 Nov 1884, d. 8 Apr 1975
MotherNocho Rona Bragg1 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. Feb 1984
Birth*21 Aug 1910 Raleigh was born at WV on 21 Aug 1910.2,1 
 He was the son of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census7 Jan 1920 Raleigh O. Dempsey appeared on the census of 7 Jan 1920 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Gamoca, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Raleigh O. Dempsey appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*8 Apr 1975 Raleigh O. Dempsey resided at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1975.3 
Death*Mar 1990 He died in Mar 1990 at age 79..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jan 1920Gamoca, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey and Verda M. Dempsey1
16 Apr 1930Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey, Verda M. Dempsey and Rufus Jackson Dempsey1

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, Roy Houston Dempsey, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 April 1975.

Raymond E. Dempsey1

M, #37052, b. 15 Nov 1913, d. Sep 1978
FatherRoy Houston Dempsey1 b. 1 Nov 1884, d. 8 Apr 1975
MotherNocho Rona Bragg1 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. Feb 1984
Birth*15 Nov 1913 Raymond E. Dempsey was born on 15 Nov 1913 at WV.2,1 
 He was the son of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census7 Jan 1920 Raymond E. Dempsey appeared on the census of 7 Jan 1920 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Gamoca, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Raymond E. Dempsey appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*8 Apr 1975 Raymond E. Dempsey resided at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1975.3 
Death*Sep 1978 He died in Sep 1978 at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, at age 64..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jan 1920Gamoca, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey and Verda M. Dempsey1
16 Apr 1930Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey, Verda M. Dempsey and Rufus Jackson Dempsey1

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, Roy Houston Dempsey, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 April 1975.

Robert Otho Dempsey1,2

M, #37053, b. 19 Mar 1916, d. 1 Jan 2008
FatherRoy Houston Dempsey2 b. 1 Nov 1884, d. 8 Apr 1975
MotherNocho Rona Bragg2 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. Feb 1984
Birth*19 Mar 1916 Robert was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Mar 1916.1,2 
 He was the son of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.2 
(Witness) Census7 Jan 1920 Robert Otho Dempsey appeared on the census of 7 Jan 1920 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Gamoca, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Robert Otho Dempsey appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*18 Apr 1937 He married Claudis Sorrell at Ramsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1937.
Robert Dempsey, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ramsey, par. Roy & Nora, farmer; Claudis Sorrell, age 18, single, b. WV, res. Ramsey, par. n/a & Hettie; md by S.L. Crist at Ramsey.3 
Employment*Jun 1940 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1940 at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV. WPA farmer.2 
Census*11 Jun 1940 Robert Otho Dempsey and Claudis Sorrell appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jun 1940.2 
Residence*8 Apr 1975 Robert Otho Dempsey resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1975.4 
Death*1 Jan 2008 Robert died on 1 Jan 2008 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, at age 91.
ANSTED — Robert Otho Dempsey, 91, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at his residence following a long illness.

Mr. Dempsey was born March 19, 1916, at Ansted, a son of the late Roy Houston and Nocha Rona Dempsey.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Claudis Cathleen Dempsey; four brothers and a sister, Ralph, Raleigh Raymond, Roscoe and Verda McGraw.

He was a charter member of Evergreen Baptist Church, Romont, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. A member of Ansted Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, he was a coal miner for 37 years, retired from Hawks Nest Mining Co., a member of UMWA and a timberman for Webster Hardwood.

He is survived by his children and their husbands, Rona Ethel and Thomas Fields I of Daniels, Reva Macil and James Lively of Powhatan, Va., Ruth Arbutus and Butch Skaggs of Ansted, and Pamela Louise and Randy Miles of Midlothian, Va; 12 grandchildren, Thomas Lee Fields II of Midlothian, Deborah Gale Cantley of Cool Ridge, Juanieta Catherine Richmond of Beaver, Sherill Lane Hanshew of Cumberland, Va., Wanda Marie Tabor of Cumberland, Robert Vernon Hanshew of Powhatan, Ruth Ann Church of Newport, Mich., Gregory Paul Skaggs of Ansted, Robert Douglas Skaggs of Lincoln Park, Mich., Cathy Lyn Demitroff of Brownstown, Mich., Michelle Miles Hammer of Midlothian and Randall Lynn “R.J.” Miles Jr. of Richmond, Va; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Rufus Jackson Dempsey; many loving nieces and nephews of the Dempsey family and many loving members of the Sorrell family.

Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ansted Baptist Church with the Rev. Garry Sorrell Jr. and Thomas Lee Fields II officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.

Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, Ansted.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeal Home, Ansted.1 
Burial*5 Jan 2008 He was buried on 5 Jan 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Victor, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jan 1920Gamoca, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey and Verda M. Dempsey2
16 Apr 1930Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey, Verda M. Dempsey and Rufus Jackson Dempsey2
11 Jun 1940Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRobert Otho Dempsey and Claudis Sorrell2

Partners and Children

Marriage*18 Apr 1937 He married Claudis Sorrell at Ramsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1937.
Robert Dempsey, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ramsey, par. Roy & Nora, farmer; Claudis Sorrell, age 18, single, b. WV, res. Ramsey, par. n/a & Hettie; md by S.L. Crist at Ramsey.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Robert Otho Dempsey, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Friday, 4 January 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x519091337/…, accessed November 2011.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Roy Houston Dempsey, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 April 1975.
  5. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Verda M. Dempsey1

F, #37054, b. 23 Oct 1918, d. 9 Sep 2003
FatherRoy Houston Dempsey1 b. 1 Nov 1884, d. 8 Apr 1975
MotherNocho Rona Bragg1 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. Feb 1984
Birth*23 Oct 1918 Verda was born at WV on 23 Oct 1918. 1920 census age 8/12.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census7 Jan 1920 Verda M. Dempsey appeared on the census of 7 Jan 1920 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Gamoca, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Verda M. Dempsey appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Verda M. Dempsey married (?) McGraw.3 
Residence*8 Apr 1975 Verda M. Dempsey resided at Ramsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1975.3 
Death*9 Sep 2003 She died on 9 Sep 2003 at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, at age 84..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jan 1920Gamoca, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey and Verda M. Dempsey1
16 Apr 1930Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey, Verda M. Dempsey and Rufus Jackson Dempsey1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Verda M. Dempsey married (?) McGraw.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, Roy Houston Dempsey, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 April 1975.

Rufus Jackson Dempsey1,2

M, #37055, b. 15 Sep 1923, d. 1 Sep 2012
FatherRoy Houston Dempsey2 b. 1 Nov 1884, d. 8 Apr 1975
MotherNocho Rona Bragg2 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. Feb 1984
Birth*15 Sep 1923 Rufus was born at Vanetta, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Sep 1923.3,2 
 He was the son of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.2 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Rufus Jackson Dempsey appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census11 Jun 1940 Rufus Jackson Dempsey appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1940 in the household of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*20 Jan 1956 He married Mary Lou Carte at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1956. Rufus J. Dempsey, age 32, single, b. Vanetta, res. Victor, par. Roy & Nocho, mail carrier; Mary Lou Carte, age 23, single, b. Gamoca, res. Victor, par. Cecil & Madeline; md by Guy Vaughn at Ansted.4 
Marriage*15 Aug 1966 He married Jane Radcliffe Martin at Ramsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Aug 1966. Rufus Jackson Dempsey, age 42, divorced, b. Vanetta, res. Lansing, par. Roy & Noca; Jane Radcliffe Martin, age 28, single, b. Lansing, res. Ramsey, par. Eula & Madeline; md by Joseph N. Bragg at Ramsey.4 
Residence*8 Apr 1975 Rufus Jackson Dempsey resided at Ramsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1975.5 
Residence1 Jan 2008 He resided on 1 Jan 2008, place unspecificied.1 
Death*1 Sep 2012 Rufus died on 1 Sep 2012 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 88.
FAYETTEVILLE — Rufus Jackson Dempsey, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012, at his home, following a long illness.

Born September 15, 1923, at Vanette, WV, he was the son of the late Roy Houston and Nocho Rona Bragg Dempsey.

Mr. Dempsey was a World War II Army Veteran, and had retired from West Virginia Department of Highways. He was also a member of Salem Road Freewill Baptist Church of Gatewood, WV.

Survivors include his wife: Jane Martin Dempsey of Fayetteville, WV; one daughter: Brittany Dempsey, at home; one daughter-in-law: Juanita Blevins of Fayetteville, WV; four sons: Wayne Justice (Brooke) of Ramsey, WV, Brian Dempsey (Patricia) of Princeton, WV, Mark Dempsey (Glenna) of Beckley, WV, Bradley Dempsey (Melissa) of Princeton, WV; two grandchildren: Brianna Blevins and Isaiah Sneed.

There will be graveside services at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Martin Family Cemetery, Victor, West Virginia, with Pastor Billy Gillman officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Ansted.

Condolences may be sent to wandwansted@hotmail.com.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Ansted.3 
Burial*4 Sep 2012 His body was interred on 4 Sep 2012 at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, at Martin Family Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1930Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey, Raleigh O. Dempsey, Raymond E. Dempsey, Robert Otho Dempsey, Verda M. Dempsey and Rufus Jackson Dempsey2
11 Jun 1940Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRoy Houston Dempsey, Nocho Rona Bragg, Ralph A. Dempsey and Rufus Jackson Dempsey2

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Jan 1956 He married Mary Lou Carte at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1956. Rufus J. Dempsey, age 32, single, b. Vanetta, res. Victor, par. Roy & Nocho, mail carrier; Mary Lou Carte, age 23, single, b. Gamoca, res. Victor, par. Cecil & Madeline; md by Guy Vaughn at Ansted.4 

Partners and Children

Marriage*15 Aug 1966 He married Jane Radcliffe Martin at Ramsey, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Aug 1966. Rufus Jackson Dempsey, age 42, divorced, b. Vanetta, res. Lansing, par. Roy & Noca; Jane Radcliffe Martin, age 28, single, b. Lansing, res. Ramsey, par. Eula & Madeline; md by Joseph N. Bragg at Ramsey.4 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Robert Otho Dempsey, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Friday, 4 January 2008, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x519091337/…, accessed November 2011.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Rufus Jackson Dempsey, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Monday, 3 September 2012, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x620790295/…, accessed September 2012.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Roy Houston Dempsey, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 April 1975.

(?) McGraw1

M, #37056
Marriage* (?) McGraw married Verda M. Dempsey, daughter of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Roy Houston Dempsey, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Thursday, 10 April 1975.

Roscoe Dempsey1

M, #37059, b. circa 1921, d. 11 May 1925
FatherRoy Houston Dempsey1 b. 1 Nov 1884, d. 8 Apr 1975
MotherNocho Rona Bragg1 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. Feb 1984
Birth*circa 1921 Roscoe Dempsey was born circa 1921 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Roy Houston Dempsey and Nocho Rona Bragg.1 
Death*11 May 1925 Roscoe died on 11 May 1925 at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV. Struck by train, skull fracture.1 

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Sarah Jane Rogers1,2

F, #37069, b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*circa 1878 Sarah was born at Clay Co, WV, circa 1878. Daughter of Levi Prince Rogers.1,3 
Marriage*25 Jan 1903 She married Joseph C. Bragg at Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Jan 1903. Jocephus Bragg, age 27, b. Summers Co, res. Raleigh Co; Miss Sarah J. Rogers, age 24, b. Clay Co, res. Raleigh Co; md by W.C. Dobbins at the residence of J.C. Bragg.1 
Census*2 May 1910 Sarah Jane Rogers and Joseph C. Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 May 1910.3 
Census*29 Jan 1920 Sarah Jane Rogers appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 at Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV..3 
Death*23 Jan 1930 Sarah died on 23 Jan 1930 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV. Died of cervical cancer.4 
Burial*25 Apr 1930 Her body was interred on 25 Apr 1930 at Hilltop, Fayette Co, WV, at Hilltop Cemetery.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1910Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Sarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg3
29 Jan 1920Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg, Clarence Edward Bragg and Woodrow Wilson Bragg3

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S220] Cathy Meder-Dempsey., Meder-Dempsey, Opening Doors in Brick Walls http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi; citing email of Vicki Aliff, citing Raleigh Co, WV Deaths, book 28, pg 389.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Arlie Shephard Bragg1,2

M, #37070, b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
FatherJoseph C. Bragg2 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Rogers2 b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*14 Jul 1901 Arlie was born at Raleigh Co, WV, on 14 Jul 1901.3,2 
 He was the son of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.2 
(Witness) Census2 May 1910 Arlie Shephard Bragg appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Arlie Shephard Bragg appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Sarah Jane Rogers at Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*4 Aug 1928 He married Margaret Ann Muir at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1928.
Arlie S. Bragg, age 27, single, b. Wright, res. Thurmond, par. Joseph & Sarah, trainman; Margaret A. Muir, age 21, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Sun, par. John & Mary; md by J.W. Legg at Fayetteville.4 
(informant) Death23 Jan 1930 Arlie was informant for the death of Sarah Jane Rogers at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jan 1930.5 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: railroad brakeman in Apr 1930 at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV. Steam Railroad.2 
Census*3 Apr 1930 Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir appeared on the census as head of household at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1930.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: railroad brakeman in Apr 1940 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV. Steam railway.2 
Census12 Apr 1940 Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1940.2 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Arlie Shephard Bragg resided at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.6 
ResidenceJun 1968 He lived in Jun 1968 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Death*18 Jun 1968 Arlie died on 18 Jun 1968 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 66.3,1 
Burial*22 Jun 1968 His body was interred on 22 Jun 1968 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1910Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Sarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg2
29 Jan 1920Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg, Clarence Edward Bragg and Woodrow Wilson Bragg2
3 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir2
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg2

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Aug 1928 He married Margaret Ann Muir at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1928.
Arlie S. Bragg, age 27, single, b. Wright, res. Thurmond, par. Joseph & Sarah, trainman; Margaret A. Muir, age 21, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Sun, par. John & Mary; md by J.W. Legg at Fayetteville.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 21 June 1968.

Flora Bethel Bragg1,2,3

F, #37071, b. circa 1903, d. 24 Dec 2002
FatherJoseph C. Bragg3 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Rogers3 b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*circa 1903 Flora was born at Raleigh Co, WV, circa 1903.3,1 
 She was the daughter of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.3 
(Witness) Census2 May 1910 Flora Bethel Bragg appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*23 Dec 1918 She married Lawrence Osten Jenkins at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1918. Lawrence O. Jenkins, age 22, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Thurmond, par. Jake & Katie, brakeman; Dora B. Bragg, age 17, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Wicklow, par. Jos C. & Sarah; md by Ivy Yoak at Mt Hope; affiant Arlie Bragg.1 
Census*2 Apr 1930 Flora Bethel Bragg and Lawrence Osten Jenkins appeared on the census as head of household at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.3 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Flora Bethel Bragg lived on 15 Jan 1948 at Beaver, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(informant) Death22 Aug 1955 Flora was informant for the death of Lawrence Osten Jenkins at Pemberton, Raleigh Co, WV, on 22 Aug 1955.4 
Residence18 Jun 1968 Flora Bethel Bragg resided at Beaver, Raleigh Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1968.5 
Death*24 Dec 2002 Flora died on 24 Dec 2002 at Raleigh Co, WV.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1910Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Sarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg3
2 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Osten Jenkins, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dainty M. Jenkins, Mary A. Jenkins and Sarah J. Jenkins3

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 Dec 1918 She married Lawrence Osten Jenkins at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1918. Lawrence O. Jenkins, age 22, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Thurmond, par. Jake & Katie, brakeman; Dora B. Bragg, age 17, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Wicklow, par. Jos C. & Sarah; md by Ivy Yoak at Mt Hope; affiant Arlie Bragg.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  6. [S220] Cathy Meder-Dempsey., Meder-Dempsey, Opening Doors in Brick Walls http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi; citing email of Vicki Aliff, citing Raleigh Co, WV Deaths, book 28, pg 389.

Dawnie Lee Bragg1,2,3

F, #37072, b. 28 Nov 1904, d. 31 Mar 1965
FatherJoseph C. Bragg3 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Rogers3 b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*28 Nov 1904 Dawnie Lee Bragg was born on 28 Nov 1904 at Fayette Co, WV.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.3 
(Witness) Census2 May 1910 Dawnie Lee Bragg appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Dawnie Lee Bragg appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Sarah Jane Rogers at Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*22 Sep 1920 She married William Humphrey at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Sep 1920. William Humphrey, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; Dawnie Bragg, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by G.W. Holt at Charleston.2 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Dawnie Lee Bragg resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.4 
Death*31 Mar 1965 Dawnie died on 31 Mar 1965 at 110 Monroe Ave, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 60.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1910Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Sarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg3
29 Jan 1920Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg, Clarence Edward Bragg and Woodrow Wilson Bragg3

Partners and Children

Marriage*22 Sep 1920 She married William Humphrey at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Sep 1920. William Humphrey, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; Dawnie Bragg, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by G.W. Holt at Charleston.2 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Dawnie Lee Humphrey, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 2 April 1965.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.

Mary E. Bragg1

F, #37073, b. 16 Mar 1907, d. Nov 1989
FatherJoseph C. Bragg1 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Rogers1 b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*16 Mar 1907 Mary E. Bragg was born on 16 Mar 1907 at WV.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1910 Mary E. Bragg appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Mary E. Bragg appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Sarah Jane Rogers at Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Mary E. Bragg married William Romm.3 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Mary E. Bragg resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.3 
Residence18 Jun 1968 She resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1968.4 
Death*Nov 1989 She died in Nov 1989 at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, at age 82..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1910Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Sarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg1
29 Jan 1920Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg, Clarence Edward Bragg and Woodrow Wilson Bragg1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Mary E. Bragg married William Romm.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, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.

Clarence Edward Bragg1,2

M, #37074, b. 3 Feb 1909, d. 26 Jan 2000
FatherJoseph C. Bragg2 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Rogers2 b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*3 Feb 1909 Clarence Edward Bragg was born on 3 Feb 1909 at Fayette Co, WV.3,2,1 
 He was the son of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.2 
(Witness) Census2 May 1910 Clarence Edward Bragg appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Clarence Edward Bragg appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Sarah Jane Rogers at Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Garden Ground, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.2 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1930 Clarence Edward Bragg appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1930 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg at Garden Ground, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*26 Dec 1930 He married Rosie Ellen Ballard at Pax, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1930. Clarence Edward Bragg, age 22, b. Fayette Co, res. Glen Jean; Rosie Ellen Ballard, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Raleigh, WV; md by John B. Williams at Pax, WV.1 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Clarence Edward Bragg resided at Harvey, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.4 
Residence18 Jun 1968 He resided at Harvey, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1968.5 
Death*26 Jan 2000 He died on 26 Jan 2000 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, at age 90..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1910Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Sarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg2
29 Jan 1920Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg, Clarence Edward Bragg and Woodrow Wilson Bragg2
26 Apr 1930Garden Ground, Fayette Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg and Clarence Edward Bragg2

Partners and Children

Marriage*26 Dec 1930 He married Rosie Ellen Ballard at Pax, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1930. Clarence Edward Bragg, age 22, b. Fayette Co, res. Glen Jean; Rosie Ellen Ballard, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Raleigh, WV; md by John B. Williams at Pax, WV.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.

Woodrow Wilson Bragg1,2

M, #37075, b. 23 Oct 1913, d. 26 Oct 2006
FatherJoseph C. Bragg1 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherSarah Jane Rogers1 b. circa 1878, d. 23 Jan 1930
Birth*23 Oct 1913 Woodrow Wilson Bragg was born on 23 Oct 1913 at Meadow Fork, Fayette Co, WV.3,1,4 
 He was the son of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.1 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Woodrow Wilson Bragg appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Sarah Jane Rogers at Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*2 Sep 1939 He married Evelyn Allen at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Sep 1939. Woodrow W. Bragg, age 25, single, b. Meadow Fork, res. Beaver, par. J.C. & S.J; Evelyn Allen, age 19, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Glen Jean, par. Kyle L. & Edith; md by J.D. Wilson at Glen Jean.4 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Woodrow Wilson Bragg resided at Beaver, Raleigh Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.5 
Residence18 Jun 1968 He resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1968.6 
Death*26 Oct 2006 Woodrow died on 26 Oct 2006 at Beaver, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 93. Woodrow “Woodie” Wilson Bragg, 93, of Beaver, died peacefully at his home, on Thursday afternoon.

He was born at Thurmond, WV, on 10/23/1913. He was a retired insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance and was a member of Beaver United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Allen Bragg; daughter Sandra Boland of Beckley; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Doug Wilcox of Shady Spring; four grandchildren, Steven Williams and wife Shawn of Bluefield, Cindy Hungate and fiancé Jim Williams of Beckley, Mark Boland of Beckley, and Susan Fitzpatrick and husband Ken of Bowling Green, KY; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home today, Oct. 28, from 6 until 8 p.m.

A celebration of his life will be held at Beaver United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at 2 p.m., officiated by Rev. Betty Lusk.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Beaver United Methodist Church, Box 523, Beaver, WV 25813.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Bragg’s grandsons and great-grandsons.

Online condolences can be sent to www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.3,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Jan 1920Tipler Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVSarah Jane Rogers, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Dawnie Lee Bragg, Mary E. Bragg, Clarence Edward Bragg and Woodrow Wilson Bragg1

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Sep 1939 He married Evelyn Allen at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Sep 1939. Woodrow W. Bragg, age 25, single, b. Meadow Fork, res. Beaver, par. J.C. & S.J; Evelyn Allen, age 19, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Glen Jean, par. Kyle L. & Edith; md by J.D. Wilson at Glen Jean.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Woodrow Wilson Bragg, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Saturday, 28 October 2006.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.

Rosie Ellen Ballard1

F, #37076, b. 23 Sep 1911, d. 9 Oct 2010
Birth*23 Sep 1911 Rosie was born at Harvey, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Sep 1911.2,1 
Marriage*26 Dec 1930 She married Clarence Edward Bragg at Pax, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1930. Clarence Edward Bragg, age 22, b. Fayette Co, res. Glen Jean; Rosie Ellen Ballard, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Raleigh, WV; md by John B. Williams at Pax, WV.1 
Death*9 Oct 2010 Rosie died on 9 Oct 2010 at Mossy, Fayette Co, WV, at age 99. MOSSY — Rosie Ellen Ballard Bragg, 99, went to be with the Lord on the beautiful, sunny morning of October 9, 2010. She was at the home of her daughter in Mossy, WV.

Born on September 23, 1911, at Harvey, WV, Rosie was the daughter of the late George and Minnie Weikle Ballard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Clarence E. Bragg of DeWitt, and her brother Richard Ballard.

She attended Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Hill. She was a homemaker who loved to can, work in her flower garden, and visit with friends. She loved coffee, chewing gum, and ice cream. She met everyone with a smile, and she brought joy to her family and friends. She never met a stranger. She will be greatly missed by many people.

Survivors include her children, Bettie Wriston of Mossy, June Davis of Thurmond Road, Shirley Gibson of Gatewood, Eddie Bragg of Thurmond Road; one sister, Daisy Taylor of Lochgelly. Her ten grandchildren include Lee Wriston, Sharon Cook, Ricky Davis, Judy Persinger, Larry Vassil, Sandy Vassil, Hackney Gibson, Keith Bragg, Patrick Bragg, and Steven Bragg.

She had eleven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25801.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill with the Rev. David Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday.

Family will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be sent to our website at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.2 
Burial*12 Oct 2010 She was buried on 12 Oct 2010 at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Rosie Ellen Ballard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Monday, 11 October 2010, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x1274852185/…

Mary Ellen Sharp1,2

F, #37077, b. Sep 1872
Birth*Sep 1872 Mary was born at WV in Sep 1872.3 
Marriage*circa 1896 She married Joseph C. Bragg circa 1896.1 
Census*28 Jun 1900 Mary Ellen Sharp and Joseph C. Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Henry Dist, Clay Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1900.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Henry Dist, Clay Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Mary Ellen Sharp, Eugene Elvin Bragg and William Roscoe Bragg1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records West Virginia Births and Christenings, online at familysearch.org.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.

Margaret Ann Muir1,2

F, #37078, b. circa 1907
Birth*circa 1907 Margaret Ann Muir was born circa 1907 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Aug 1928 She married Arlie Shephard Bragg at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1928.
Arlie S. Bragg, age 27, single, b. Wright, res. Thurmond, par. Joseph & Sarah, trainman; Margaret A. Muir, age 21, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Sun, par. John & Mary; md by J.W. Legg at Fayetteville.1 
Census*3 Apr 1930 Margaret Ann Muir and Arlie Shephard Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1930.3 
Census12 Apr 1940 Margaret Ann Muir and Arlie Shephard Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1940.3 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 Margaret Ann Muir resided at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1968.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir3
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg3

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Carol Bragg Covington.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.

Lawrence Osten Jenkins1,2

M, #37079, b. 5 Jul 1896, d. 22 Aug 1955
Birth*5 Jul 1896 Lawrence Osten Jenkins was born on 5 Jul 1896 at Raleigh Co, WV.1,2 
Marriage*23 Dec 1918 He married Flora Bethel Bragg at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1918. Lawrence O. Jenkins, age 22, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Thurmond, par. Jake & Katie, brakeman; Dora B. Bragg, age 17, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Wicklow, par. Jos C. & Sarah; md by Ivy Yoak at Mt Hope; affiant Arlie Bragg.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: railroad brakeman in Apr 1930 at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV. Steam railroad.3 
Census*2 Apr 1930 Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.3 
Residence*Aug 1955 Lawrence Osten Jenkins resided at Beaver, Raleigh Co, WV, in Aug 1955.1 
Death*22 Aug 1955 Lawrence died on 22 Aug 1955 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 59. Died of a heart attack while at work (C&O conductor).1 
Burial*25 Aug 1955 His body was interred on 25 Aug 1955 at Mt Tabor, Raleigh Co, WV, at Mt Tabor Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Osten Jenkins, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dainty M. Jenkins, Mary A. Jenkins and Sarah J. Jenkins3

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 Dec 1918 He married Flora Bethel Bragg at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1918. Lawrence O. Jenkins, age 22, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Thurmond, par. Jake & Katie, brakeman; Dora B. Bragg, age 17, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Wicklow, par. Jos C. & Sarah; md by Ivy Yoak at Mt Hope; affiant Arlie Bragg.2 
Children

Citations

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

William Humphrey1

M, #37080, b. circa 1894
Birth*circa 1894 William Humphrey was born circa 1894 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*22 Sep 1920 He married Dawnie Lee Bragg at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Sep 1920. William Humphrey, age 26, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; Dawnie Bragg, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by G.W. Holt at Charleston.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

William Romm1

M, #37081
Marriage* William Romm married Mary E. Bragg, daughter of Joseph C. Bragg and Sarah Jane Rogers.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.

Eugene Elvin Bragg1,2

M, #37082, b. 7 Sep 1896, d. Feb 1986
FatherJoseph C. Bragg2 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherMary Ellen Sharp2 b. Sep 1872
Birth*7 Sep 1896 Eugene was born at Kanawha Co, WV, on 7 Sep 1896. Birthplace given as Kanawha Co. in marriage record; Clay Co. in WWII Draft registration.1,3,4,5 
 He was the son of Joseph C. Bragg and Mary Ellen Sharp.2 
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Eugene Elvin Bragg appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Mary Ellen Sharp at Henry Dist, Clay Co, WV.6 
Employment*Jun 1918 Eugene's occupation: (an unknown value) at Hartland, Clay Co, WV, in Jun 1918.1 
Residence5 Jun 1918 He resided at Clay, Clay Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1918.1 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1918 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1918 at Clay Co, WV. Named J.C. Bragg, Fireco, WV, as nearest relative.1 
Marriage*30 Mar 1919 He married Mae Higginbotham at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 30 Mar 1919. Eugene E. Bragg, age 22, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; MIss Mae Higginbotham, age 21, b. Putnam Co, res. Putnam Co; md by John T. Smith at Plymouth.5 
EmploymentApr 1942 Eugene's occupation: Employed by Leonard Ronk at 223 Virginia St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, in Apr 1942.3 
Mlt-Registration28 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 28 Apr 1942 at Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Residence*28 Apr 1942 Eugene Elvin Bragg and Mae Higginbotham resided at Rt 6, Box 44, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1942.3 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 Eugene Elvin Bragg resided at Red House, Putnam Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.2 
Death*Feb 1986 Eugene died in Feb 1986 at Sod, Lincoln Co, WV, at age 89.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Henry Dist, Clay Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Mary Ellen Sharp, Eugene Elvin Bragg and William Roscoe Bragg6

Partners and Children

Marriage*30 Mar 1919 He married Mae Higginbotham at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 30 Mar 1919. Eugene E. Bragg, age 22, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; MIss Mae Higginbotham, age 21, b. Putnam Co, res. Putnam Co; md by John T. Smith at Plymouth.5 

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

William Roscoe Bragg1,2

M, #37083, b. 17 Sep 1899, d. 9 Dec 1953
FatherJoseph C. Bragg2 b. 29 Dec 1874, d. 15 Jan 1948
MotherMary Ellen Sharp2 b. Sep 1872
Birth2*17 Sep 1899 Conflicting evidence states that William was born at Clay Co, WV, on 17 Sep 1899.3,4,5 
 He was the son of Joseph C. Bragg and Mary Ellen Sharp.2 
BirthOct 1899 William Roscoe Bragg was born in Oct 1899 at WV.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of Joseph C. Bragg and Mary Ellen Sharp at Henry Dist, Clay Co, WV.6 
Employment*Sep 1918 Occupation: fireman in Sep 1918 at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV. Stinebeck Lumber Co.4 
Residence12 Sep 1918 William Roscoe Bragg resided at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.4 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 He registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Putnam Co, WV. Named Ellen Sharp, Nallen, WV, as nearest relative.4 
Marriage*23 Nov 1918 He married Mary M. Steele at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 23 Nov 1918. W.R. Bragg, age 18, single, b. Clay Co, res. Kanawha Co; Mary M. Steele, age 17, single, b. Putnam Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by John T. Smith at Plymouth.7 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: railroad brakeman in Jan 1920 at Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV. Railroad.6 
Census*12 Jan 1920 William Roscoe Bragg and Mary M. Steele appeared on the census as head of household at Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.6 
Residence*15 Jan 1948 William Roscoe Bragg resided at Red House, Putnam Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1948.2 
ResidenceDec 1953 He resided at Pt. Pleasant, Mason Co, WV, in Dec 1953.8 
Death*9 Dec 1953 William died on 9 Dec 1953 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Gallia Co, OH, at age 54. Informant was Ruby Nibert Bragg.8 
Burial*12 Dec 1953 His body was interred on 12 Dec 1953 at Mason Co, WV, at Concord Cem.8 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Henry Dist, Clay Co, WVJoseph C. Bragg, Mary Ellen Sharp, Eugene Elvin Bragg and William Roscoe Bragg6
12 Jan 1920Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Roscoe Bragg, Mary M. Steele and Linden Bragg6

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 Nov 1918 He married Mary M. Steele at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 23 Nov 1918. W.R. Bragg, age 18, single, b. Clay Co, res. Kanawha Co; Mary M. Steele, age 17, single, b. Putnam Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by John T. Smith at Plymouth.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Joe C. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 16 January 1948.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records West Virginia Births and Christenings, online at familysearch.org.
  4. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  8. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Mason Co, WV.

Mae Higginbotham1

F, #37084, b. circa 1898
Birth*circa 1898 Mae Higginbotham was born circa 1898 at Putnam Co, WV.1 
Marriage*30 Mar 1919 She married Eugene Elvin Bragg at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 30 Mar 1919. Eugene E. Bragg, age 22, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; MIss Mae Higginbotham, age 21, b. Putnam Co, res. Putnam Co; md by John T. Smith at Plymouth.1 
Residence*28 Apr 1942 Eugene Elvin Bragg and Mae Higginbotham resided at Rt 6, Box 44, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1942.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.

Mary M. Steele1

F, #37085, b. circa 1901
Birth*circa 1901 Mary M. Steele was born circa 1901 at Putnam Co, WV.1 
Marriage*23 Nov 1918 She married William Roscoe Bragg at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 23 Nov 1918. W.R. Bragg, age 18, single, b. Clay Co, res. Kanawha Co; Mary M. Steele, age 17, single, b. Putnam Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by John T. Smith at Plymouth.1 
Census*12 Jan 1920 Mary M. Steele and William Roscoe Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jan 1920Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Roscoe Bragg, Mary M. Steele and Linden Bragg2

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

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

Linden Bragg1

M, #37086, b. 1919
FatherWilliam Roscoe Bragg1 b. 17 Sep 1899, d. 9 Dec 1953
MotherMary M. Steele1 b. circa 1901
Birth*1919 Linden was born at WV in 1919. 1920 census age 6/12.1 
 He was the son of William Roscoe Bragg and Mary M. Steele.1 
(Witness) Census12 Jan 1920 Linden Bragg appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in the household of William Roscoe Bragg and Mary M. Steele at Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jan 1920Marmet Pct, Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Roscoe Bragg, Mary M. Steele and Linden Bragg1

Citations

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

Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr1

M, #37087, b. 9 Mar 1931, d. 28 Aug 2005
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg1 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir1 b. circa 1907
Birth*9 Mar 1931 Arlie was born at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Mar 1931.2,3 
 He was the son of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr resided at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 18 Jun 1968.1 
Death*28 Aug 2005 Arlie died on 28 Aug 2005 at Univ Hghts Health & Living, Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, at age 74.2 
Burial*31 Aug 2005 His body was interred on 31 Aug 2005 at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, at Washington Park East Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg3

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  2. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

David Lee Bragg1,2

M, #37088, b. 24 Oct 1932, d. 21 Jul 1995
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg1 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir1 b. circa 1907
Birth*24 Oct 1932 David was born at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1932.3,4,2 
 He was the son of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 David Lee Bragg appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 David Lee Bragg resided at Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, on 18 Jun 1968.1 
Death*21 Jul 1995 David died on 21 Jul 1995 at age 62. Last residence: Hendersonville, Sumner Co, TN.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg2

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

William Roger Bragg1,2,3

M, #37089, b. 17 Jul 1936, d. 21 Jul 2008
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg2 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir2 b. circa 1907
Birth*17 Jul 1936 William was born at WV on 17 Jul 1936.1,3 
 He was the son of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.2 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 William Roger Bragg appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 William Roger Bragg resided at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH, on 18 Jun 1968.2 
Death*21 Jul 2008 William died on 21 Jul 2008 at age 72. Last residence: Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg3

Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

James Bragg1

M, #37090, b. 4 Jul 1942, d. 6 Apr 2015
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg1 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir1 b. circa 1907
Birth*4 Jul 1942 James was born at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1942.2 
 He was the son of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.1 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 James Bragg resided at Berea, Madison Co, KY, on 18 Jun 1968.1 
Death*6 Apr 2015 James died on 6 Apr 2015 at age 72.3 
Burial* His body was interred at Dixon, Solano Co, CA, at Sacramento Valley Natl Cem.3 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: James Bragg, online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed June 2017.

Harold Delano Bragg1,2,3

M, #37091, b. 13 Aug 1934, d. 5 May 2012
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg2 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir2 b. circa 1907
Birth*13 Aug 1934 Harold was born at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Aug 1934.4,3,5,1 
 He was the son of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.2 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 Harold Delano Bragg appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*19 Oct 1963 He married Elsa Anna DellaMea at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Oct 1963.
Harold D. Bragg, age 29, single, b. Thurmond, res. Glen Jean, par. Arlie & Margaret, Army; Elsa A. DellaMea, age 35, single, b. Udine Italy, res. Glen Jean, par. Sam & Caherina; md by Lee E. Werner at Scarbro.5 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 Harold Delano Bragg resided at Vietnam on 18 Jun 1968, in US Army.2 
ResidenceMay 2012 He resided at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, in May 2012.1 
Death*5 May 2012 Harold died on 5 May 2012 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 77.
Harold Delano Bragg , 77, of Glen Jean, WV died on Saturday, May 05, 2012 at CAMC - Memorial Division in Charleston, WV from a heart attack. Born August 13, 1934 at Thurmond, WV he was the son of the late Arlie S. and Margaret Muir Bragg. Mr. Bragg was a US Army veteran having served twenty five years before retiring with the rank of sergeant major. He was also retired from the US Postal Service in Mount Hope. Survivors include his wife, Elsa Ann DellaMea Bragg, one son, Michael Bragg of Glen Jean, a daughter, Ann Bragg Gerard and husband, Anthony of Oak Hill and a sister, Patricia Manuel and husband, Phillip of Indianapolis, IN. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, especially Connie Bragg who was such a great help to him. Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Father Paul Yuenger officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill with military graveside rites by Oak Hill VFW Post #3110. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.1,4 
Burial*10 May 2012 His body was interred on 10 May 2012 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg3

Partners and Children

Marriage*19 Oct 1963 He married Elsa Anna DellaMea at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Oct 1963.
Harold D. Bragg, age 29, single, b. Thurmond, res. Glen Jean, par. Arlie & Margaret, Army; Elsa A. DellaMea, age 35, single, b. Udine Italy, res. Glen Jean, par. Sam & Caherina; md by Lee E. Werner at Scarbro.5 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Harold Delano Bragg, Oak Hill (WV) Tyree Funeral Home, online at http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/obituaries/…, accessed June 2017.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Carol Sue Bragg1

F, #37092, b. 15 Dec 1937, d. 22 Jan 1997
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg1 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir1 b. circa 1907
Birth*15 Dec 1937 Carol was born at Whipple, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Dec 1937.2,3 
 She was the daughter of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 Carol Sue Bragg appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage* Carol Sue Bragg married Dorris Lee Covington.1 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 Carol Sue Bragg resided at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 18 Jun 1968.1 
Death*22 Jan 1997 Carol died on 22 Jan 1997 at Community Hosp East, Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, at age 59.4,2 
Burial*24 Jan 1997 Her body was interred on 24 Jan 1997 at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, at Memorial Park Cem.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1940Scarbro, Fayette Co, WVArlie Shephard Bragg, Margaret Ann Muir, Arlie Shephard Bragg Jr, David Lee Bragg, Harold Delano Bragg, William Roger Bragg and Carol Sue Bragg3

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married Dorris Lee Covington.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  2. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  5. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Carol Bragg Covington.

Dorris Lee Covington1

M, #37093
Marriage* Dorris Lee Covington married Carol Sue Bragg, daughter of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Carol Bragg Covington.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.

Patricia Ann Bragg1,2

F, #37094
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg2 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir2 b. circa 1907
 Patricia Ann Bragg is the daughter of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.2 
Marriage* She married Curtis Dalton Covington.2 
Marriage21 Apr 1978 She married Curtis Dalton Covington at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 21 Apr 1978.
Curtis Dalton Covington, age 35, b. TX, divorced, 1 prev marr, res. Indianapolis, carpet installer; Patricia Ann Covington, age 38, b. WV, divorced, 1 prev marr, res. Indianapolis; md by W.L. Fisher at Indianapolis.3 
Marriage*23 Nov 1984 She married Philip Lloyd Manuel at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 23 Nov 1984.
Phillip Lloyd Manuel, age 37, divorced, 1 prev marr, b. IN, res. 123-B, Shillington, Berks Co, PA, AT&T Technologies Employee; Patricia Ann Covington, age 44, divorced, 2 prev marr, b. WV, res. 705 N. Bosart, Indianapolis, unemployed; md by Coburn L. Colwell at Indianapolis.3 

Partners and Children

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.

Curtis Dalton Covington1

M, #37095
Marriage* He married Patricia Ann Bragg.2 
Marriage21 Apr 1978 He married Patricia Ann Bragg at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 21 Apr 1978.
Curtis Dalton Covington, age 35, b. TX, divorced, 1 prev marr, res. Indianapolis, carpet installer; Patricia Ann Covington, age 38, b. WV, divorced, 1 prev marr, res. Indianapolis; md by W.L. Fisher at Indianapolis.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.

Mary Catherine Bragg1,2

F, #37096, b. 8 Aug 1944, d. 12 Sep 2004
FatherArlie Shephard Bragg1 b. 14 Jul 1901, d. 18 Jun 1968
MotherMargaret Ann Muir1 b. circa 1907
Birth*8 Aug 1944 Mary was born at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1944.2 
 She was the daughter of Arlie Shephard Bragg and Margaret Ann Muir.1 
Marriage*24 Jul 1965 She married Vernon Winifred Sears at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jul 1965.
Vernon Winifred Sears, age 22, divorced, b. Chesapeak, res. Oak Hill, par. Basil & Jennie; Mary Catherine Bragg, age 20, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Glen Jean, par. Arlie & Margaret; md by C.D. Walker at Glen Jean.3 
Residence*18 Jun 1968 Mary Catherine Bragg resided at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co, MD, on 18 Jun 1968.1 
Death*12 Sep 2004 Mary died on 12 Sep 2004 at age 60. Last residence: Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.4,5 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Arlie Shephard Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 18 June 1968.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Vernon Winifred Sears1

M, #37097
Marriage*24 Jul 1965 He married Mary Catherine Bragg at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jul 1965.
Vernon Winifred Sears, age 22, divorced, b. Chesapeak, res. Oak Hill, par. Basil & Jennie; Mary Catherine Bragg, age 20, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Glen Jean, par. Arlie & Margaret; md by C.D. Walker at Glen Jean.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Dainty M. Jenkins1

F, #37098, b. circa 1920
FatherLawrence Osten Jenkins1 b. 5 Jul 1896, d. 22 Aug 1955
MotherFlora Bethel Bragg1 b. circa 1903, d. 24 Dec 2002
Birth*circa 1920 Dainty M. Jenkins was born circa 1920 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census2 Apr 1930 Dainty M. Jenkins appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Osten Jenkins, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dainty M. Jenkins, Mary A. Jenkins and Sarah J. Jenkins1

Citations

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

Mary A. Jenkins1

F, #37099, b. circa 1921
FatherLawrence Osten Jenkins1 b. 5 Jul 1896, d. 22 Aug 1955
MotherFlora Bethel Bragg1 b. circa 1903, d. 24 Dec 2002
Birth*circa 1921 Mary A. Jenkins was born circa 1921 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census2 Apr 1930 Mary A. Jenkins appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Osten Jenkins, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dainty M. Jenkins, Mary A. Jenkins and Sarah J. Jenkins1

Citations

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

Sarah J. Jenkins1

F, #37100, b. circa 1922
FatherLawrence Osten Jenkins1 b. 5 Jul 1896, d. 22 Aug 1955
MotherFlora Bethel Bragg1 b. circa 1903, d. 24 Dec 2002
Birth*circa 1922 Sarah J. Jenkins was born circa 1922 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census2 Apr 1930 Sarah J. Jenkins appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of Lawrence Osten Jenkins and Flora Bethel Bragg at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Apr 1930Thurmond, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Osten Jenkins, Flora Bethel Bragg, Dainty M. Jenkins, Mary A. Jenkins and Sarah J. Jenkins1

Citations

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