Eleanor Margaret Bragg1,2

F, #37302, b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
FatherCharles Earl Bragg2 b. 19 Jul 1890, d. 25 Apr 1982
MotherCecil Leora Carrow2 b. 2 Nov 1897, d. 25 Feb 1990
Birth*30 Jan 1923 Eleanor was born at St Albans, Kanawha Co, WV, on 30 Jan 1923.3,2 
 She was the daughter of Charles Earl Bragg and Cecil Leora Carrow.2 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1930 Eleanor Margaret Bragg appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Earl Bragg and Cecil Leora Carrow at Logan Dist, Logan Co, WV.2 
Marriage*19 Oct 1946 She married Leonard Frank Stalcup at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 19 Oct 1946. Frank Stalcup, age27, b. 19 Nov 1918, Red Ash, KY, res. Clothier, WV, par. Elmer & Mary Stalcup; Margaret Bragg, age 23, b. 30 January 1923, St Albans, WV, res. Clothier, WV, par. Earl & Cecil Bragg; md by G.C. Bowman at Clothier.3 
Residence*25 Feb 1990 Eleanor Margaret Bragg resided at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 25 Feb 1990.4 
Death*6 Sep 2000 Eleanor died on 6 Sep 2000 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, Boone Co, WV, at age 77.
CLOTHIER - Eleanor Margaret Stalcup, 77, of Clothier died Sept. 6, 2000, in Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, after a long illness. She was born in St. Albans. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving: husband, Frank; sons, Charles E., Frankie, Bob and John, all of Clothier; daughters, Dena Block of Columbus, Ohio, Martha Gala of Phoenix, Kay Manella of Mesa, Ariz; sister, Louise Ball of Columbus; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home, Madison, with Ralph Caudill and the Rev. John Hager officiating. Burial will be in Family Gardens, Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.1,5 
Burial*9 Sep 2000 Her body was interred on 9 Sep 2000 at Madison, Boone Co, WV, at Family Gardens.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Apr 1930Logan Dist, Logan Co, WVCharles Earl Bragg, Cecil Leora Carrow, Nellie L. Bragg, Alphaunso Kinder Bragg and Eleanor Margaret Bragg2

Partners and Children

Marriage*19 Oct 1946 She married Leonard Frank Stalcup at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 19 Oct 1946. Frank Stalcup, age27, b. 19 Nov 1918, Red Ash, KY, res. Clothier, WV, par. Elmer & Mary Stalcup; Margaret Bragg, age 23, b. 30 January 1923, St Albans, WV, res. Clothier, WV, par. Earl & Cecil Bragg; md by G.C. Bowman at Clothier.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Eleanor Margaret Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 8 September 2000.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Boone Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Cecil Leora Bragg, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Monday, 26 February 1990.
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.
  7. [S2778] Intelius.com.

Lillian Louise Bragg1,2

F, #37303
FatherCharles Earl Bragg2 b. 19 Jul 1890, d. 25 Apr 1982
MotherCecil Leora Carrow2 b. 2 Nov 1897, d. 25 Feb 1990
 Lillian Louise Bragg is the daughter of Charles Earl Bragg and Cecil Leora Carrow.2 
Marriage*15 Mar 1947 She married Augustus Eugene Ball at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1947. Augustus Eugene Ball, age 23, b. 22 Sept 1923, b. Secoal, WV, res. Ottawa, WV, par. Frank & Katie G. Ball; Lillian Louise Bragg, age 19, b. 5 August 1927, Mt Gay, WV, res. Clothier, Boone Co, WV, par. Earl & Cecil Bragg; md by William S. Smythe at Clothier.3 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Augustus Eugene Ball1

M, #37305, b. 22 Sep 1923
Birth*22 Sep 1923 Augustus Eugene Ball was born on 22 Sep 1923 at Secoal, Boone Co, WV.1 
Marriage*15 Mar 1947 He married Lillian Louise Bragg at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1947. Augustus Eugene Ball, age 23, b. 22 Sept 1923, b. Secoal, WV, res. Ottawa, WV, par. Frank & Katie G. Ball; Lillian Louise Bragg, age 19, b. 5 August 1927, Mt Gay, WV, res. Clothier, Boone Co, WV, par. Earl & Cecil Bragg; md by William S. Smythe at Clothier.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Leonard Frank Stalcup1,2,3

M, #37306, b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
Birth*19 Nov 1918 Leonard Frank Stalcup was born on 19 Nov 1918 at Red Ash, Whitley Co, KY.2 
Marriage*19 Oct 1946 He married Eleanor Margaret Bragg at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 19 Oct 1946. Frank Stalcup, age27, b. 19 Nov 1918, Red Ash, KY, res. Clothier, WV, par. Elmer & Mary Stalcup; Margaret Bragg, age 23, b. 30 January 1923, St Albans, WV, res. Clothier, WV, par. Earl & Cecil Bragg; md by G.C. Bowman at Clothier.2 
Residence*6 Sep 2000 Leonard Frank Stalcup resided at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 6 Sep 2000.4 
Death*21 Oct 2005 Leonard died on 21 Oct 2005 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, Boone Co, WV, at age 86.
Leonard Frank Stalcup, 86, of Clothier, Logan County, died Friday, October 21, 2005, at the Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. Born November 19, 1918, in Whitley County, Ky., he was the son of the late Lincoln Elmer and Mary Dean Boute Stalcup. Mr. Stalcup was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Eleanor Margaret Bragg Stalcup. Mr. Stalcup was a retired coal miner from Sharples Coal Company, a member of the UMWA, and an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater. Survivors include his sons, Charles E, Frankie, Bob, and John Stalcup, all of Clothier; daughters and sons-in-law, Dena and Ray Block of Columbus, Ohio, Martha and Joseph Gala of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kay Mannella of Mesa, Ariz; brothers, Lincoln Elmer Stalcup Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, and Eddie Stalcup of Nevada; sisters, Lucille Thompson of Clendenin, Ruth Atkins of Martinsburg, and Marlene Vaughan of Hemet, Calif; grandchildren, Tina Riner, Adam Gala, Sarah Gala, Amanda Gala, Andrea Armenta, Jessie Kirby, Jason Kirby, and Cindy Kirby; and great-grandchildren, Valerie Scott, Preston Riner, Alexander Gala, Julian Melendrez, Samuel Melendrez, Jordan Armenta, Tyler Armenta, Madison Armenta, and Joshua Armenta. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at the Stevens Funeral Home, Madison, with Earl Akers officiating. Burial will follow at Family Memorial Gardens, Madison, with military graveside rites conducted by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578 at Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m Monday, October 24, at the funeral home.5,1 
Burial*25 Oct 2005 He was buried on 25 Oct 2005 at Family Gardens, Madison, Boone Co, WV.5 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Boone Co, WV.
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Eleanor Margaret Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 8 September 2000.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.
  6. [S2778] Intelius.com.

Oden Elkins1

M, #37307, b. circa 1910
Birth*circa 1910 Oden Elkins was born circa 1910 at WV.1 
Marriage*31 Jul 1937 He married Nellie L. Bragg at Clothier, Boone Co, WV, on 31 Jul 1937. Oden Elkins, age 27, single, b. WV< res. Mico, par. A.L. Elkins & Charlott Phipps; Nellie Bragg, age 22, single, b. WV, res. Clothier, par. C.E. Bragg & Cecil Carrow; md by L.L. Jeffrey at Clothier.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Eva Mae Gore1

F, #37308, b. circa 1924
Birth*circa 1924 Eva Mae Gore was born circa 1924 at Harts, Lincoln Co, WV.1 
Marriage*18 Apr 1947 She married Alphaunso Kinder Bragg at Logan, Logan Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1947. Alphaunso Kinder Bragg, age 28, divorced, b. Logan, WV, res. Clothier, WV, par. Chas Earl Bragg & Cecil Leora Carrow; Eva Mae Gore, age 23, single, b. Harts, WV, res. Logan, WV, par. Joseph E. Gore & Glora Mae Dingess; md by A.J. Coffey at Logan.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Martha A. Stalcup

F, #37309
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 Martha A. Stalcup is the daughter of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 
Marriage* Martha A. Stalcup married Joseph Gala.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2778] Intelius.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Charles E. Stalcup1

M, #37310
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 Charles E. Stalcup is the son of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Frank Stalcup1

M, #37311
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 Frank Stalcup is the son of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Bob Stalcup1

M, #37312
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 Bob Stalcup is the son of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

John Stalcup1

M, #37313
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 John Stalcup is the son of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Dena Stalcup1

F, #37314
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 Dena Stalcup is the daughter of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 
Marriage* Dena Stalcup married Ray Block.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Ray Block1

M, #37315
Marriage* Ray Block married Dena Stalcup, daughter of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Joseph Gala1

M, #37316
Marriage* Joseph Gala married Martha A. Stalcup, daughter of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.

Cecilia Kay Stalcup1,2

F, #37317
FatherLeonard Frank Stalcup1 b. 19 Nov 1918, d. 21 Oct 2005
MotherEleanor Margaret Bragg1 b. 30 Jan 1923, d. 6 Sep 2000
 Cecilia Kay Stalcup is the daughter of Leonard Frank Stalcup and Eleanor Margaret Bragg.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Frank Stalcup, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 24 October 2005.
  2. [S2778] Intelius.com.

Norman Levi Harris1,2

M, #37326, b. 1911
FatherWilliam Thomas Harris1 b. Mar 1865, d. 9 Dec 1933
MotherNancy Jane Bragg1 b. 22 Mar 1872, d. 2 Apr 1964
Birth*1911 Norman was born at Summers Co, WV, in 1911. 1920 census age 8 5/12.1,3 
 He was the son of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Norman Levi Harris appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Norman Levi Harris appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*19 Sep 1933 He married Mary V. Tucker at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1933.
Norman Harris, age 24, single, b. Summers Co, res. Powelton, par. W.T. & N.J., carpenter; Mary Tucker, age 22, single, b. Lansing, res. Nellis, par. R.G. & Mary; md by G.W. Hartwell at Powellton.3 
EmploymentApr 1940 Norman's occupation: occupation unclear in census sheet at Ironwood, Gogebic Co, MI, in Apr 1940.1 
Census*20 Apr 1940 He and Mary V. Tucker appeared on the census as head of household at Ironwood, Gogebic Co, MI, on 20 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Kathryn Tucker, sister-in-law, age 15, single, b. WV.1 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Norman Levi Harris resided at IL on 23 Jul 1954.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Thomas Harris, Nancy Jane Bragg, Thurmond Sylvester Harris, Herbert Howard Harris, William Dewey Harris, Etta Myrtle Harris, Loretta Josephine Harris, Norman Levi Harris, Wanda Suzanne Harris and Lola Marie Harris1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Thomas Harris, Nancy Jane Bragg, Norman Levi Harris, Wanda Suzanne Harris and Lola Marie Harris1
20 Apr 1940Ironwood, Gogebic Co, MINorman Levi Harris, Mary V. Tucker, Wanda Lee Harris, Norman Thomas Harris and Mary Colleen Harris1

Partners and Children

Marriage*19 Sep 1933 He married Mary V. Tucker at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1933.
Norman Harris, age 24, single, b. Summers Co, res. Powelton, par. W.T. & N.J., carpenter; Mary Tucker, age 22, single, b. Lansing, res. Nellis, par. R.G. & Mary; md by G.W. Hartwell at Powellton.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Thompson family tree, owner kellyholstein, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.

Wanda Suzanne Harris1,2

F, #37327, b. 20 Jan 1914, d. 12 Jan 1998
FatherWilliam Thomas Harris2 b. Mar 1865, d. 9 Dec 1933
MotherNancy Jane Bragg2 b. 22 Mar 1872, d. 2 Apr 1964
Birth*20 Jan 1914 Wanda was born at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1914. 1920 census age 5 11/12.3,2,4 
 She was the daughter of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg.2 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Wanda Suzanne Harris appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Wanda Suzanne Harris appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*16 Nov 1935 She married William Edward Arnold at Chelyan, Kanawha Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1935. Ivan? Arnold, age 22, single, b. Big Sandy, res. Beards Fork, par. Geo. & Fannie, store manager; Wanda Harris, age 21, single, b. Powellton, res. Beards Fork, par. Geo. & Dorothy [?--should be William & Nancy]; md by H.E. Crowder at Chelyan.4 
Residence23 Jul 1954 Wanda Suzanne Harris resided at IL on 23 Jul 1954.5 
(informant) Death2 Apr 1964 Wanda was informant for the death of Nancy Jane Bragg at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1964.6,7,8 
Residence*2 Apr 1964 Wanda Suzanne Harris resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1964.8 
Death*12 Jan 1998 Wanda died on 12 Jan 1998 at San Diego, San Diego Co, CA, at age 83.
KIMBERLY - Wanda Suzanne Harris Arnold, 83, of Kimberly, Fayette County, died Jan. 12, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Nancy R. Repaire of San Diego, after a long illness.

She was a member of Powellton United Methodist Church.

Also surviving: sons, Stephen M. Arnold of Ontario, Calif., William E. Arnold Jr. of St. Joseph, Mich; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Powellton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe Darlington officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at B.C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service at the church.1,3 
Burial*17 Jan 1998 She was buried on 17 Jan 1998 at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Thomas Harris, Nancy Jane Bragg, Thurmond Sylvester Harris, Herbert Howard Harris, William Dewey Harris, Etta Myrtle Harris, Loretta Josephine Harris, Norman Levi Harris, Wanda Suzanne Harris and Lola Marie Harris2
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Thomas Harris, Nancy Jane Bragg, Norman Levi Harris, Wanda Suzanne Harris and Lola Marie Harris2

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Nov 1935 She married William Edward Arnold at Chelyan, Kanawha Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1935. Ivan? Arnold, age 22, single, b. Big Sandy, res. Beards Fork, par. Geo. & Fannie, store manager; Wanda Harris, age 21, single, b. Powellton, res. Beards Fork, par. Geo. & Dorothy [?--should be William & Nancy]; md by H.E. Crowder at Chelyan.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Wanda Suzanne Arnold, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 16 January 1998.
  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. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Nancy Jane Harris, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 3 April 1964.

Lola Marie Harris1,2

F, #37328, b. 21 Jun 1917, d. 6 Jan 1948
FatherWilliam Thomas Harris1 b. Mar 1865, d. 9 Dec 1933
MotherNancy Jane Bragg1 b. 22 Mar 1872, d. 2 Apr 1964
Birth*21 Jun 1917 Lola was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1917. 1920 census age 1 6/12.3,1 
 She was the daughter of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Lola Marie Harris appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Lola Marie Harris appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William Thomas Harris and Nancy Jane Bragg at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*13 Aug 1934 She married Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Christian at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Aug 1934. Cleve Christian, age 23, single, b. Kincaid, res. Powellton, par. Geo & Blanch, miner; Lola Harris, age 21, single, b. Sandstone, res. Powellton, par. Bill & Marie; md by Geo Hartwell at Kimberly.4 
Residence*Jan 1948 Lola Marie Harris resided at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, in Jan 1948.3 
Death*6 Jan 1948 Lola died on 6 Jan 1948 at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, at age 30.3 
Burial*9 Jan 1948 She was buried on 9 Jan 1948 at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co, WV.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Thomas Harris, Nancy Jane Bragg, Thurmond Sylvester Harris, Herbert Howard Harris, William Dewey Harris, Etta Myrtle Harris, Loretta Josephine Harris, Norman Levi Harris, Wanda Suzanne Harris and Lola Marie Harris1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Thomas Harris, Nancy Jane Bragg, Norman Levi Harris, Wanda Suzanne Harris and Lola Marie Harris1

Partners and Children

Marriage*13 Aug 1934 She married Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Christian at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Aug 1934. Cleve Christian, age 23, single, b. Kincaid, res. Powellton, par. Geo & Blanch, miner; Lola Harris, age 21, single, b. Sandstone, res. Powellton, par. Bill & Marie; md by Geo Hartwell at Kimberly.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Harris Roll Call, by Joan Harris Elliott, e-mail address, online at http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/…, posted 27 Oct 1999, accessed Dec 2011.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Grover Cleveland Christian, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 6 September 1989.

James Ernest Ridenour1,2

M, #37329, b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
FatherJ. A. Ridenour3
MotherAmerica Smith3
Birth*15 Jun 1888 James was born at Elmo, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jun 1888. Son of J.A. & America (Smith) Ridenour.1,2 
 He was the son of J. A. Ridenour and America Smith.3 
Marriage*4 Sep 1910 He married Louella Florence Harris at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Sep 1910. Earnest Ridenour, age 22, single, b. Fayete Co, res. Fayette Co; Florence Harris, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Fayette Co; md by Alfred Jones at Montgomery.2 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: merchant in Jan 1920 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV. Retail groceries.4 
Census15 Jan 1920 James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1920.4 
Employment*Apr 1930 James's occupation: Machine runner, coal mine at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1930.4 
Census*9 Apr 1930 He and Louella Florence Harris appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household were George Johnson, boarder, age 22, single, b. WV, coal miner.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV. Machine, mining.4 
Census12 Apr 1940 James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris appeared on the census as head of household at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household was LIzzarie Ridenour, sister-in-law, age 74, single, b. WV; and Jack Haynes, nephew, age 11, b. WV.4 
Death*20 Dec 1942 James died on 20 Dec 1942 at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, at age 54.1 
Burial*22 Dec 1942 He was buried on 22 Dec 1942 at Craig Cem, Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour and Hersey Clyde Ridenour4
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour4
12 Apr 1940Kimberly, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Audry Eloise Ridenour and Erma Jean Ridenour4

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Sep 1910 He married Louella Florence Harris at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Sep 1910. Earnest Ridenour, age 22, single, b. Fayete Co, res. Fayette Co; Florence Harris, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Fayette Co; md by Alfred Jones at Montgomery.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, James Ernest Ridenour.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.

Basil E. E. Ridenour1,2

M, #37330, b. 16 Jun 1911, d. 27 May 1976
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*16 Jun 1911 Basil was born at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Jun 1911.3,4,1 
 He was the son of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Basil E. E. Ridenour appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Basil E. E. Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*9 Nov 1930 He married Fay M. Addis at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Nov 1930. Basil Ridenour, age 19, single, b. Kimberly, res. Powellton, par. J.E. & Florence, miner; Fay Addis, age 18, b. Huntington, res. Montgomery, par. A.F. & Erma; md by L.W. Burton at Montgomery.4 
Residence17 Mar 1949 Basil E. E. Ridenour resided at Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY, on 17 Mar 1949.5 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 He resided at OH on 23 Jul 1954.6 
Residence10 Nov 1970 He resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 10 Nov 1970.7 
Death*27 May 1976 He died on 27 May 1976 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, at age 64..2,3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour and Hersey Clyde Ridenour1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour1

Partners and Children

Marriage*9 Nov 1930 He married Fay M. Addis at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Nov 1930. Basil Ridenour, age 19, single, b. Kimberly, res. Powellton, par. J.E. & Florence, miner; Fay Addis, age 18, b. Huntington, res. Montgomery, par. A.F. & Erma; md by L.W. Burton at Montgomery.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S2719] "Brogan-Ridenour Wedding Is Held," Charleston (WV) Gazette, Thu, 17 March 1949.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  7. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour1

F, #37331, b. 20 Nov 1912, d. 17 Oct 1984
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*20 Nov 1912 Nancy was born at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Nov 1912. 1920 census age 7 1/12.2,1,3 
 She was the daughter of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour married Clarence Jesse Addis.4 
Marriage*2 May 1937 She married Frank F. Woods at Ward, Kanawha Co, WV, on 2 May 1937.
F.F. Woods, age 35, divorced, b. KY, res. Powellton, par. John & Eliza, painter; Elizabeth Addis, age 24, widow, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. Ernest & Florence; md by Mamie S. Whatley at Ward.3 
Census*16 Apr 1940 Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour and Frank F. Woods appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour resided at OH on 23 Jul 1954.5 
Residence10 Nov 1970 She resided at Crown City, Gallia Co, OH, on 10 Nov 1970.6 
Death*17 Oct 1984 She died on 17 Oct 1984 at Crown City, Gallia Co, OH, at age 71..7,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour and Hersey Clyde Ridenour1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour1
16 Apr 1940Powellton, Fayette Co, WVFrank F. Woods and Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour1

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married Clarence Jesse Addis.4 
Child

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 May 1937 She married Frank F. Woods at Ward, Kanawha Co, WV, on 2 May 1937.
F.F. Woods, age 35, divorced, b. KY, res. Powellton, par. John & Eliza, painter; Elizabeth Addis, age 24, widow, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. Ernest & Florence; md by Mamie S. Whatley at Ward.3 
Children

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. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  6. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.
  7. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour1,2

M, #37332, b. 11 Sep 1914, d. 10 Nov 1970
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*11 Sep 1914 William was born at Wilder, Russell Co, VA, on 11 Sep 1914. 1920 census age 5 3/12.3,1,4 
 He was the son of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage* William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour married Madeline Stinnette.2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV. Electrician helper, coal mining.1 
Census*20 Apr 1940 William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour and Madeline Stinnette appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour resided at Barrett, Boone Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1954.5 
ResidenceNov 1970 He resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Nov 1970.2 
Death*10 Nov 1970 William died on 10 Nov 1970 at Charleston hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 56.2,3 
Burial*13 Nov 1970 He was buried on 13 Nov 1970 at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour and Hersey Clyde Ridenour1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour1
20 Apr 1940Powellton, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Bernard "Buck" Ridenour and Madeline Stinnette1

Partners and Children

Marriage* William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour married Madeline Stinnette.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S211] Email Connie Pullen, e-mail address, 20 December 2013.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.

Virginia Doris Ridenour1

F, #37333, b. 29 Oct 1916, d. Jun 1981
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*29 Oct 1916 Virginia was born at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Oct 1916. 1920 census age 3 2/12.2,3,1,4 
 She was the daughter of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Virginia Doris Ridenour appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Virginia Doris Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*12 May 1934 She married Clarence J. Hammond at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 May 1934. Clarence Cook, age 21, single, b. Eskdale, res. Powelton, par. Bill & Elizabeth, miner; Doris Ridenour, age 21, single, b. Powelton, res. Powelton, par. Earl & Florence; md by E.H. Eppling at Smithers.4 
Census*18 Apr 1940 Virginia Doris Ridenour and Clarence J. Hammond appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Virginia Doris Ridenour resided at Hugheston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1954.5 
Residence10 Nov 1970 She resided at Florence, Florence Co, SC, on 10 Nov 1970.6 
Death*Jun 1981 She died in Jun 1981 at Florence, Florence Co, SC, at age 64..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour and Hersey Clyde Ridenour1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour1
18 Apr 1940Powellton, Fayette Co, WVClarence J. Hammond, Virginia Doris Ridenour and John Philip Hammond1

Partners and Children

Marriage*12 May 1934 She married Clarence J. Hammond at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 May 1934. Clarence Cook, age 21, single, b. Eskdale, res. Powelton, par. Bill & Elizabeth, miner; Doris Ridenour, age 21, single, b. Powelton, res. Powelton, par. Earl & Florence; md by E.H. Eppling at Smithers.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  6. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.

Hersey Clyde Ridenour1,2,3

M, #37334, b. 20 Nov 1918, d. 18 Mar 1988
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth20 Nov 1917 Hersey Clyde Ridenour was born on 20 Nov 1917 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2,4,1 
Birth2*20 Nov 1918 Conflicting evidence states that Hersey was born at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Nov 1918. 1920 census age 1 1/12.3,1,5 
 He was the son of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Hersey Clyde Ridenour appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Hersey Clyde Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*30 Oct 1937 He married Effie Lee Owens at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Oct 1937. Hersey Ridenour, age 20, single, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. James & Florence, miner; Effie Lee Owens, age 21, single, b. Louisiana, res. Powellton, par. Bill & Julia; md by W.W. Stevens at Smithers.4 
Mlt induction*25 Apr 1944 He was inducted into the military at Fort Thomas, Campbell Co, KY, on 25 Apr 1944. US Army, private.5 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Hersey Clyde Ridenour resided at LA on 23 Jul 1954.6 
Residence10 Nov 1970 He resided at Slidell, St Tammany Parish, LA, on 10 Nov 1970.7 
Death*18 Mar 1988 Hersey died on 18 Mar 1988 at Slidell, St Tammany Parish, LA, at age 69.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour and Hersey Clyde Ridenour1
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour1

Partners and Children

Marriage*30 Oct 1937 He married Effie Lee Owens at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Oct 1937. Hersey Ridenour, age 20, single, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. James & Florence, miner; Effie Lee Owens, age 21, single, b. Louisiana, res. Powellton, par. Bill & Julia; md by W.W. Stevens at Smithers.4 
Children

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. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S2697] National Archives and Records Administration., U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (online at www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  7. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.

Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour1,2,3

M, #37335, b. 8 Oct 1921, d. 20 Jan 2004
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour2 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris2 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*8 Oct 1921 Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour was born on 8 Oct 1921 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.1,2 
 He was the son of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.2 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage* Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour married Mary Jane Conley.1 
(informant) Death23 Jul 1954 Harold was informant for the death of Louella Florence Harris at Laird Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1954.4 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1954.5 
Residence10 Nov 1970 He resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Nov 1970.6 
Residence27 Aug 2000 He resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Aug 2000.7 
ResidenceJan 2004 He resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, in Jan 2004.3 
Death*20 Jan 2004 Harold died on 20 Jan 2004 at Montgomery General Hosp, Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, at age 82.
KIMBERLY - H.V. "Peck" Ridenour, 82, of Kimberly, W.Va., died Jan. 20, 2004, in Montgomery General Hospital, after a long illness.

Born Oct. 8, 1921, in Powellton, the son of the late Ernest and Louella Florence Harris Ridenour, he was a coal miner for numerous mines, owner of Ridenour Trucking and Peck Trucking, and a former member of Kimberly Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his very loving wife, Mary Jane Conley Ridenour; and two sons, Jack Eugene Jarrett, and Vernon Ellis Ridenour.

He is survived by his children, Clinton D. Ridenour of Rock Hill, S.C., Ernest A. Ridenour of Greenville, S.C., Philip Ridenour of Palmer, Alaska, Dale L. Ridenour of Kimberly and Gail L. Cottrell of Kimberly; 15, grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Hooper, Bostic & Layne Funeral Home, Montgomery with the Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Hooper, Bostic and Layne Funeral Home, 307 Adams St., Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.3,8 
Burial*22 Jan 2004 He was buried on 22 Jan 2004 at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co, WV.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour2

Partners and Children

Marriage* Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour married Mary Jane Conley.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 22 January 2004.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  6. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Conley Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 28 August 2000.
  8. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Audry Eloise Ridenour1,2

F, #37336, b. 24 Dec 1926, d. 18 Apr 1997
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour2 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris2 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*24 Dec 1926 Audry was born at WV on 24 Dec 1926. 1930 census age 3 3/12.3,2 
 She was the daughter of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.2 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Audry Eloise Ridenour appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 Audry Eloise Ridenour appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage* Audry Eloise Ridenour married Delmar Lester Stiltner.4 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Audry Eloise Ridenour resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1954.4 
Residence10 Nov 1970 She resided at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA, on 10 Nov 1970.5 
Death*18 Apr 1997 Audry died on 18 Apr 1997 at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA, at age 70.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Apr 1930Powellton, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Basil E. E. Ridenour, Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, William Bernard "Buck" Ridenour, Virginia Doris Ridenour, Hersey Clyde Ridenour, Harold Vernon "Peck" Ridenour and Audry Eloise Ridenour2
12 Apr 1940Kimberly, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Audry Eloise Ridenour and Erma Jean Ridenour2

Partners and Children

Marriage* Audry Eloise Ridenour married Delmar Lester Stiltner.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  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, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  5. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.

William Edward Arnold1,2

M, #37337, b. circa 1913
Birth*circa 1913 William Edward Arnold was born circa 1913 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV.2 
Marriage*16 Nov 1935 He married Wanda Suzanne Harris at Chelyan, Kanawha Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1935. Ivan? Arnold, age 22, single, b. Big Sandy, res. Beards Fork, par. Geo. & Fannie, store manager; Wanda Harris, age 21, single, b. Powellton, res. Beards Fork, par. Geo. & Dorothy [?--should be William & Nancy]; md by H.E. Crowder at Chelyan.2 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Harris Roll Call, by Joan Harris Elliott, e-mail address, online at http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/…, posted 27 Oct 1999, accessed Dec 2011.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Wanda Suzanne Arnold, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 16 January 1998.

Nancy Arnold1

F, #37338
FatherWilliam Edward Arnold1 b. circa 1913
MotherWanda Suzanne Harris1 b. 20 Jan 1914, d. 12 Jan 1998
 Nancy Arnold is the daughter of William Edward Arnold and Wanda Suzanne Harris.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Wanda Suzanne Arnold, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 16 January 1998.

Stephen M. Arnold1

M, #37339
FatherWilliam Edward Arnold1 b. circa 1913
MotherWanda Suzanne Harris1 b. 20 Jan 1914, d. 12 Jan 1998
 Stephen M. Arnold is the son of William Edward Arnold and Wanda Suzanne Harris.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Wanda Suzanne Arnold, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 16 January 1998.

William E. Arnold Jr1

M, #37340
FatherWilliam Edward Arnold1 b. circa 1913
MotherWanda Suzanne Harris1 b. 20 Jan 1914, d. 12 Jan 1998
 William E. Arnold Jr is the son of William Edward Arnold and Wanda Suzanne Harris.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Wanda Suzanne Arnold, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 16 January 1998.

Clarence J. Hammond1,2

M, #37341, b. circa 1913
Name Variation  Clarence J. Hammond was also known as Clarence Cook Name on original marriage record.1 
Birth*circa 1913 He was born circa 1913 at Eskdale, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
Marriage*12 May 1934 He married Virginia Doris Ridenour at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 May 1934. Clarence Cook, age 21, single, b. Eskdale, res. Powelton, par. Bill & Elizabeth, miner; Doris Ridenour, age 21, single, b. Powelton, res. Powelton, par. Earl & Florence; md by E.H. Eppling at Smithers.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV. Track man, coal mining.3 
Census*18 Apr 1940 Clarence J. Hammond and Virginia Doris Ridenour appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1940.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1940Powellton, Fayette Co, WVClarence J. Hammond, Virginia Doris Ridenour and John Philip Hammond3

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  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. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Erma Jean Ridenour1

F, #37342, b. 22 Sep 1930, d. 9 Sep 1979
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth*22 Sep 1930 Erma Jean Ridenour was born on 22 Sep 1930 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2,3 
 She was the daughter of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1940 Erma Jean Ridenour appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 in the household of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*22 Feb 1949 She married William Edward Brogan at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Feb 1949. Wm Edw. Brogan, age 18, single, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. Otis & Lucy, Army; Erma Jean Ridenour, age 18, single, b. Powellton, res. Kimberly, par. James & Louella; md by Stacy L. Grosscup at Powellton.3 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Erma Jean Ridenour resided at OH on 23 Jul 1954.1 
Residence10 Nov 1970 She resided at Hilliard, Franklin Co, OH, on 10 Nov 1970.5 
Death*9 Sep 1979 She died on 9 Sep 1979 at Hilliard, Franklin Co, OH, at age 48..6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1940Kimberly, Fayette Co, WVJames Ernest Ridenour, Louella Florence Harris, Audry Eloise Ridenour and Erma Jean Ridenour4

Partners and Children

Marriage*22 Feb 1949 She married William Edward Brogan at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Feb 1949. Wm Edw. Brogan, age 18, single, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. Otis & Lucy, Army; Erma Jean Ridenour, age 18, single, b. Powellton, res. Kimberly, par. James & Louella; md by Stacy L. Grosscup at Powellton.3 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, William Bernard Ridenour, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 12 November 1970.
  6. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

William Edward Brogan1

M, #37343
Marriage*22 Feb 1949 He married Erma Jean Ridenour at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Feb 1949. Wm Edw. Brogan, age 18, single, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. Otis & Lucy, Army; Erma Jean Ridenour, age 18, single, b. Powellton, res. Kimberly, par. James & Louella; md by Stacy L. Grosscup at Powellton.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Fay M. Addis1

F, #37344, b. circa 1912
Birth*circa 1912 Fay M. Addis was born circa 1912 at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.1 
Marriage*9 Nov 1930 She married Basil E. E. Ridenour at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Nov 1930. Basil Ridenour, age 19, single, b. Kimberly, res. Powellton, par. J.E. & Florence, miner; Fay Addis, age 18, b. Huntington, res. Montgomery, par. A.F. & Erma; md by L.W. Burton at Montgomery.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Effie Lee Owens1

F, #37345, b. circa 1916
Birth*circa 1916 Effie Lee Owens was born circa 1916 at LA.1 
Marriage*30 Oct 1937 She married Hersey Clyde Ridenour at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Oct 1937. Hersey Ridenour, age 20, single, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. James & Florence, miner; Effie Lee Owens, age 21, single, b. Louisiana, res. Powellton, par. Bill & Julia; md by W.W. Stevens at Smithers.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Clarence Jesse Addis1

M, #37346, b. circa 1906, d. 19 Apr 1934
Birth*circa 1906 Clarence was born circa 1906. Son of A.F. & n/a Addis.1 
Marriage* He married Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour, daughter of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
Death*19 Apr 1934 Clarence died on 19 Apr 1934 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.
Died from injuries in a slate fall in coal mine at Powellton.1 
Burial*22 Apr 1934 His body was interred on 22 Apr 1934 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, at Craig Cem.1 

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.

Frank F. Woods1,2

M, #37347, b. circa 1902
Birth*circa 1902 Frank F. Woods was born circa 1902 at KY.1 
Marriage*2 May 1937 He married Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour at Ward, Kanawha Co, WV, on 2 May 1937.
F.F. Woods, age 35, divorced, b. KY, res. Powellton, par. John & Eliza, painter; Elizabeth Addis, age 24, widow, b. Powellton, res. Powellton, par. Ernest & Florence; md by Mamie S. Whatley at Ward.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV. Machine operator, coal mine.3 
Census*16 Apr 1940 Frank F. Woods and Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour appeared on the census as head of household at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1940Powellton, Fayette Co, WVFrank F. Woods and Nancy Elizabeth Ridenour3

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Delmar Lester Stiltner1,2

M, #37348
Marriage* Delmar Lester Stiltner married Audry Eloise Ridenour, daughter of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Jack Ridenour1

M, #37349
FatherJames Ernest Ridenour1 b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 20 Dec 1942
MotherLouella Florence Harris1 b. 25 May 1890, d. 23 Jul 1954
Birth* Jack Ridenour was born.1 
 He was the son of James Ernest Ridenour and Louella Florence Harris.1 
Residence*23 Jul 1954 Jack Ridenour resided at Kimberly, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Jul 1954.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Louella Florence Ridenour, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 24 July 1954.