Gladys Mattie Rakes1,2

F, #61351, b. 5 Apr 1910, d. 30 Jul 1960
FatherWilliam L. Rakes1 b. March, 1880, d. September 16, 1949
MotherLucinda Alice Bragg1 b. January 13, 1883, d. May 31, 1953
Birth*5 Apr 1910 Gladys was born at Summers Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1910.2,1 
 She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1910 Gladys Mattie Rakes appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Gladys Mattie Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*7 May 1926 She married Charles Clarence Taylor at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 May 1926.
Clarence Taylor, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Fire Creek, par. Jim & Sarah, miner; Mattie Rakes, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Fire Creek, par. William & Alice; md by James R. Baskett at Fayetteville.3 
Census*10 Apr 1940 Gladys Mattie Rakes and Charles Clarence Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*16 Feb 1942 Charles Clarence Taylor and Gladys Mattie Rakes resided at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Feb 1942.4 
Death*30 Jul 1960 Gladys died on 30 Jul 1960 at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 50. Informant was Clarence Taylor, Talcott, WV.2 
Burial*1 Aug 1960 Her body was interred on 1 Aug 1960 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at Elk Knob Cemetery.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 May 1910Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVWilliam L. Rakes, Lucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes and Gladys Mattie Rakes1
16 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVLucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Lena Anderson, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
10 Apr 1940Thayer, Fayette Co, WVCharles Clarence Taylor, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Madeline Taylor, Nancy Lee Taylor and Oscar Rakes1

Partners and Children

Marriage*7 May 1926 She married Charles Clarence Taylor at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 May 1926.
Clarence Taylor, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Fire Creek, par. Jim & Sarah, miner; Mattie Rakes, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Fire Creek, par. William & Alice; md by James R. Baskett at Fayetteville.3 
Children
  • Madeline Taylor1
  • Nancy Lee Taylor5

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Icie Rakes1

F, #61352, b. circa 1913
FatherWilliam L. Rakes1 b. March, 1880, d. September 16, 1949
MotherLucinda Alice Bragg1 b. January 13, 1883, d. May 31, 1953
Birth*circa 1913 Icie Rakes was born circa 1913 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Icie Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Icie Rakes appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Residence*3 Jun 1981 Icie Rakes resided at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 Jun 1981.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVLucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Lena Anderson, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
9 Apr 1930Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WVWilliam L. Rakes, Lucinda Alice Bragg, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.

Oscar Rakes1

M, #61353, b. circa 1914
FatherWilliam L. Rakes1 b. March, 1880, d. September 16, 1949
MotherLucinda Alice Bragg1 b. January 13, 1883, d. May 31, 1953
Birth*circa 1914 Oscar Rakes was born circa 1914 at WV.1 
 He was the son of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Oscar Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Oscar Rakes appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Oscar's occupation: Cutting timber, saw mill at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1940.1 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1940 He appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Clarence Taylor and Gladys Mattie Rakes at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVLucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Lena Anderson, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
9 Apr 1930Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WVWilliam L. Rakes, Lucinda Alice Bragg, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
10 Apr 1940Thayer, Fayette Co, WVCharles Clarence Taylor, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Madeline Taylor, Nancy Lee Taylor and Oscar Rakes1

Citations

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

Nellie Rakes1

F, #61354, b. circa 1916
FatherWilliam L. Rakes1 b. March, 1880, d. September 16, 1949
MotherLucinda Alice Bragg1 b. January 13, 1883, d. May 31, 1953
Birth*circa 1916 Nellie Rakes was born circa 1916 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Nellie Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Nellie Rakes appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Residence*3 Jun 1981 Nellie Rakes resided at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 Jun 1981.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVLucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Lena Anderson, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
9 Apr 1930Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WVWilliam L. Rakes, Lucinda Alice Bragg, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.

Della Mae Rakes1,2,3

F, #61355, b. 18 Oct 1917, d. 18 Jul 1991
FatherWilliam L. Rakes1 b. March, 1880, d. September 16, 1949
MotherLucinda Alice Bragg1 b. January 13, 1883, d. May 31, 1953
Birth*18 Oct 1917 Della was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 18 Oct 1917.4,1,3 
 She was the daughter of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Della Mae Rakes appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Della Mae Rakes appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of William L. Rakes and Lucinda Alice Bragg at Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 Jun 1936 She married John Preston Gill at Summers Co, WV, on 27 Jun 1936.
John Preston Gill, age 47, widowed, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Della M. Rakes, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.2 
Census*22 Jun 1940 Della Mae Rakes was listed as a resident in the census report at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Jun 1940. Housekeeper in the household of Allen R. Loan.1 
Marriage*25 May 1946 She married Ernest Samuel Brown at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 May 1946.
Ernest Samuel Brown, age 42, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Botetourt Co, res. Covington, par. James Brown & Ida Broughman, paper maker; Della Mae Raikes, age 29, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Hinton, WV, res. Covington, VA, par. William Raikes & Alice Bragg; md by W.A. Wright at Covington.3 
(informant) Death31 May 1953 Della was informant for the death of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 31 May 1953.5 
Residence*3 Jun 1981 Della Mae Rakes resided at Marie, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Jun 1981.6 
Death*18 Jul 1991 Della died on 18 Jul 1991 at age 73.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVLucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Lena Anderson, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
9 Apr 1930Forest Hill Dist, Summers Co, WVWilliam L. Rakes, Lucinda Alice Bragg, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes1
22 Jun 1940Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VADella Mae Rakes1

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Jun 1936 She married John Preston Gill at Summers Co, WV, on 27 Jun 1936.
John Preston Gill, age 47, widowed, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Della M. Rakes, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.2 

Partners and Children

Marriage*25 May 1946 She married Ernest Samuel Brown at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 May 1946.
Ernest Samuel Brown, age 42, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Botetourt Co, res. Covington, par. James Brown & Ida Broughman, paper maker; Della Mae Raikes, age 29, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Hinton, WV, res. Covington, VA, par. William Raikes & Alice Bragg; md by W.A. Wright at Covington.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.

Lena Anderson1

F, #61356, b. circa 1903
Birth*circa 1903 Lena Anderson was born circa 1903 at Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*29 Nov 1919 She married William Edward Rakes at Summers Co, WV, on 29 Nov 1919.
Wm E. Rakes, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lena Anderson, age 16, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by Enos Gill.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Lena Anderson appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Lucinda Alice Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVLucinda Alice Bragg, William Edward Rakes, Lena Anderson, Charles A. Rakes, Ellen Rakes, Rosie Rakes, Hazel Rakes, Gladys Mattie Rakes, Icie Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Nellie Rakes and Della Mae Rakes2

Partners and Children

Citations

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

James Eldon Byrns1,2

M, #61357, b. 16 Jun 1917, d. 23 Dec 1984
Birth*16 Jun 1917 James was born on 16 Jun 1917.1,3 
Marriage*Jun 1945 He married Mildred Merideth Rakes in Jun 1945.
"Marriages licenses have been issued to James E. Byrns, 28, welder, of Louisville and Mildred M. Rakes, 21, of Hinton, WV".1 
Death*23 Dec 1984 James died on 23 Dec 1984 at age 67.2 
Burial*27 Dec 1984 His body was interred on 27 Dec 1984 at Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co, CA, at Pacific Crest Cem.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Marriage Licenses," Bowling Green (KY) Park City Daily News, Wednesday, 20 June 1945.
  2. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Pacific Crest Cemetery, https://lacemetery.com/find-a-loved-one/
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), James Eldon Byrns, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156283960/…, accessed July 2021.

Virginia Alice Rakes1,2

F, #61358, b. 4 Mar 1932, d. 25 Mar 1997
FatherWilliam Edward Rakes1 b. September 3, 1899, d. June 3, 1981
MotherEdna J. Dick1 b. January 22, 1904, d. May 4, 1981
Birth*4 Mar 1932 Virginia was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 Mar 1932.3,2,1 
 She was the daughter of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick.1 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1940 Virginia Alice Rakes appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Virginia Alice Rakes married Harold Childers.4 
Residence*17 Nov 1971 Virginia Alice Rakes resided at Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY, on 17 Nov 1971.5 
Residence3 May 1981 She resided at Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY, on 3 May 1981.6 
Residence3 Jun 1981 She resided at Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY, on 3 Jun 1981.7 
Residence25 Aug 1984 She resided at KY on 25 Aug 1984.8 
Death*25 Mar 1997 Virginia died on 25 Mar 1997 at Warren Co, KY, at age 65.9,3 
Burial* Her body was interred at Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY, at Fairview Cem.10 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 1940Hinton, Summers Co, WVWilliam Edward Rakes, Edna J. Dick, Mildred Merideth Rakes, Goldie Marie Rakes, Ruth H. Rakes, Virginia Alice Rakes, Robert Edward Rakes and Thomas Joe Rakes1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Virginia Alice Rakes married Harold Childers.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2814] KY Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Barbara Sue Childers.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Harold Childers, Bowling Green (KY) Park City Daily News, Thursday, 18 November 1971.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.
  7. [S237] Obituary, William E. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 9 June 1981.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Goldie Marie Wiseman, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 28 August 1984.
  9. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  10. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Virginia A. Childers, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138774986/…, accessed July 2021.

John Preston Gill1

M, #61361, b. circa 1889
Birth*circa 1889 John Preston Gill was born circa 1889 at Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 Jun 1936 He married Della Mae Rakes at Summers Co, WV, on 27 Jun 1936.
John Preston Gill, age 47, widowed, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Della M. Rakes, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Ernest Samuel Brown1

M, #61362, b. circa 1904
Birth*circa 1904 Ernest Samuel Brown was born circa 1904 at Botetourt Co, VA.1 
Marriage*25 May 1946 He married Della Mae Rakes at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 May 1946.
Ernest Samuel Brown, age 42, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Botetourt Co, res. Covington, par. James Brown & Ida Broughman, paper maker; Della Mae Raikes, age 29, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Hinton, WV, res. Covington, VA, par. William Raikes & Alice Bragg; md by W.A. Wright at Covington.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Lottie Gray Grimmett1

F, #61363, b. circa 1884
Birth*circa 1884 Lottie Gray Grimmett was born circa 1884 at Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*13 Feb 1907 She married William Harvey Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 13 Feb 1907.
W.H. Bragg, age 26, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lottie Gray Grimmett, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by W.J. Grimmett.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Carl Lee Rakes1

M, #61364, b. 1941, d. 26 Jul 1951
FatherWilliam Edward Rakes1 b. September 3, 1899, d. June 3, 1981
MotherEdna J. Dick1 b. January 22, 1904, d. May 4, 1981
Birth*1941 Carl Lee Rakes was born in 1941 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick.1 
Death*26 Jul 1951 Carl died on 26 Jul 1951 at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV. Died of extensive burns after lighting a match near an open pail of gasoline.1 
Burial*29 Jul 1951 His body was interred on 29 Jul 1951 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at Greenbrier Burial Park.1 

Citations

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

(?) Blanchard1

M, #61365
Marriage* (?) Blanchard married Ruth H. Rakes, daughter of William Edward Rakes and Edna J. Dick.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.

Clarence Asby Wiseman1,2

M, #61366, b. 14 Jan 1927, d. 10 Dec 2017
Birth*14 Jan 1927 Clarence was born at Bellepoint, Summers Co, WV, on 14 Jan 1927.3,1 
Marriage*14 Dec 1946 He married Goldie Marie Rakes at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1946.
Clarence Ashby Wiseman, age 20, single, b. Bellepoint, res. Bellepoint; Goldie Marie Rakes, age 19, single, b. Hinton, res. Bellepoint; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 
Residence*25 Aug 1984 Clarence Asby Wiseman resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 25 Aug 1984.4 
Death*10 Dec 2017 Clarence died on 10 Dec 2017 at Summers Nursing & Rehab Center, Hilldale, Summers Co, WV, at age 90.
Clarence Ashby Wiseman, 90 of Hilldale passed away at 10:21 p.m. Sunday December 10, 2017 at Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Hilldale following a long illness.

Born January 14, 1927 in Hinton, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Mildred Crook Wiseman.

Mr. Wiseman was retired from Silo Ice Company in Hinton and was also formerly employed by Atlas Transfer Company in Hinton. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church at Hix and was a lifelong resident of Summers County. Ashby was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and especially camping with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by his entire family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Marie Rakes Wiseman, a son, Charles Edward Wiseman, a daughter, Alice Faye Lilly, a grandson, Timothy Zane Lilly, a brother, Roy Wiseman, three sisters, Una and June Wiseman and Geneva Wiseman Willey. He was also preceded by his step-mother, Opal Keffer Wiseman.

Survivors include three daughters, Norma Gunter and husband Bob and Sherry Gwinn and husband Chuck, both of Hinton, and Debbie Wiseman of Beckley. One brother, Charles “Bud” Wiseman of Zion Mountain. One sister, Pearl Wiseman Young and husband Phil of Milton, WV. Nine grandchildren, Victoria Pickett, Ellen Samples, Dana Hammons, Demi Whitaker, Elaina Cook, Chasity Wiseman, Charlene Pugh, Chris Wiseman and Charles Wiseman, Jr. Thirteen great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday December 13, 2017 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Gary Trout officiating. Burial will follow in the Wiseman Family Cemetery on Zion Mountain. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Family members will serve as pallbearers.3 
Burial*13 Dec 2017 His body was interred on 13 Dec 2017 at Zion Mtn, Summers Co, WV, at Wiseman Cem.3 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Edna J. Rakes, Hinton (WV) News, Thursday, 7 May 1981.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Clarence Ashby Wiseman, Hinton (WV) Pivont Funeral Home, online at https://www.pivontfuneralhome.com/obituary/clarence-wiseman, accessed July 2021.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Goldie Marie Wiseman, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 28 August 1984.

Geneva Arleen Bragg1

F, #61369, b. 18 Nov 1936, d. 1 Jan 2021
FatherJames I. M. Bragg1 b. June 21, 1893, d. July 3, 1971
MotherSarah Lena Persinger1 b. November 20, 1912, d. July 3, 1998
Birth*18 Nov 1936 Geneva was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1936.2 
 She was the daughter of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger.1 
(Witness) Census24 Apr 1940 Geneva Arleen Bragg appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1940 in the household of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage* Geneva Arleen Bragg married (?) Taylor.4 
Residence3 Jul 1971 Geneva Arleen Bragg resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1971.4 
Marriage*27 Apr 1977 She married Theodore Richard Sims at Selma, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1977.
Theodore Richard Sims, age 48, single, b. 29 January 1929, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. Charles William Sims & Elsie Faye Surber; Geneva Arleen Taylor nee Bragg, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 18 November 1936, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. James Bragg & Sarah Lena Persinger; md by James W. Meredith at Selma.1 
Residence25 Dec 1986 Geneva Arleen Bragg resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1986.5 
Residence3 Jul 1998 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1998.6 
Residence*Jan 2021 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Jan 2021.2 
Death*1 Jan 2021 Geneva died on 1 Jan 2021 at Raleigh General Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 84.
Geneva Arleen Sims, 84 of Oak Hill, WV passed away on January 1, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital. She was born November 18, 1936 at Hinton, WV.
Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, James Bragg and Sarah Lena Bragg and a brother, Eddie Jr. Bragg, sisters Eula Bennett, Imogene Thompson; grandson Lee Jones and son-in-law John Jones.
She is survived by daughter Shelly Jones of Fayetteville, WV; sons David (Betty) Bragg, James “Pete”(Joyce) Bragg, and Freeman Bragg (who took care of her), Kenny Taylor, Clyde Taylor, all of Oak Hill, brother Harold Bragg of King, NC sisters Glenna Bailey of Hinton, WV and Juanita Setleff of Beckley, WV. Geneva also has 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
She liked to crochet and watch TV.
Services will be held on Wednesday, January 6th at High Lawn Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Jeremy Jones officiating. Family may call beginning at 1:00 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all persons must be masked and social distancing must be observed.
Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park.2 
Burial*6 Jan 2021 Her body was interred on 6 Jan 2021 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames I. M. Bragg, Sarah Lena Persinger, Eula Maxine Persinger, Leona Imogene Bragg, Geneva Arleen Bragg and Eddie Junior Bragg3

Partners and Children

Child
  • David Lee Bragg1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Geneva Arleen Bragg married (?) Taylor.4 

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Apr 1977 She married Theodore Richard Sims at Selma, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1977.
Theodore Richard Sims, age 48, single, b. 29 January 1929, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. Charles William Sims & Elsie Faye Surber; Geneva Arleen Taylor nee Bragg, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 18 November 1936, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. James Bragg & Sarah Lena Persinger; md by James W. Meredith at Selma.1 

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Geneva Arlene Sims, Oak Hill (WV) High Lawn Funeral Home, online at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19522491/…, accessed July 2021.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, James Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 July 1971.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Junior Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 December 1986.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.

Theodore Richard Sims1

M, #61372, b. 29 Jan 1929
Birth*29 Jan 1929 Theodore Richard Sims was born on 29 Jan 1929 at WV.1 
Marriage*27 Apr 1977 He married Geneva Arleen Bragg at Selma, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1977.
Theodore Richard Sims, age 48, single, b. 29 January 1929, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. Charles William Sims & Elsie Faye Surber; Geneva Arleen Taylor nee Bragg, age 40, divorced, 2nd marriage, b. 18 November 1936, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. James Bragg & Sarah Lena Persinger; md by James W. Meredith at Selma.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

James I. M. Bragg1,2

M, #61373, b. 21 Jun 1893, d. 3 Jul 1971
FatherJames Harvey Dick4 b. circa 1864, d. May 14, 1926
MotherVirginia E. Bragg3 b. circa 1871
Birth*21 Jun 1893 James was born at Summers Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1893.
James I.M. Bragg, b. 21 June, Summers Co, father unknown, mother Jennie E. Bragg, single birth, reported by Jennie E. Bragg, mother. James' death certificate has 21 June 1891..1,5 
 He was the son of James Harvey Dick and Virginia E. Bragg.3,4 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 James I. M. Bragg appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Virginia E. Dick at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*6 Jun 1934 He married Sarah Lena Persinger at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1934.
James J. Bragg, age 37, divorced 6 months, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Sarah L. Persinger, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.6,2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1940 at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.7 
Census*24 Apr 1940 James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger appeared on the census as head of household at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1940.7 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1942 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.8 
Mlt-Registration*27 Apr 1942 James I. M. Bragg registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Summers Co, WV.8 
Residence27 Apr 1942 James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.8 
Residence*Jul 1971 James I. M. Bragg resided at Upland Pct, Summers Co, WV, in Jul 1971.5 
Death*3 Jul 1971 James died on 3 Jul 1971 at Summers County Hosp, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 78.5,4 
Burial*5 Jul 1971 His body was interred on 5 Jul 1971 at Hix, Summers Co, WV, at Bragg Cem.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVVirginia E. Dick, Virginia E. Bragg, James B. Bragg, James I. M. Bragg and John A. M. Bragg3
24 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames I. M. Bragg, Sarah Lena Persinger, Eula Maxine Persinger, Leona Imogene Bragg, Geneva Arleen Bragg and Eddie Junior Bragg7

Partners and Children

Marriage*6 Jun 1934 He married Sarah Lena Persinger at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1934.
James J. Bragg, age 37, divorced 6 months, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Sarah L. Persinger, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, James Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 July 1971.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  7. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  8. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.

Sarah Lena Persinger1

F, #61374, b. 20 Nov 1912, d. 3 Jul 1998
FatherJames William Persinger2 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg2 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*20 Nov 1912 Sarah was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 20 Nov 1912.3,4 
 She was the daughter of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.2 
(Witness) Census23 Jan 1920 Sarah Lena Persinger appeared on the census of 23 Jan 1920 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Sarah Lena Persinger appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*6 Jun 1934 She married James I. M. Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1934.
James J. Bragg, age 37, divorced 6 months, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Sarah L. Persinger, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.4,1 
Census*24 Apr 1940 Sarah Lena Persinger and James I. M. Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1940.2 
Residence27 Apr 1942 James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.5 
(informant) Death19 May 1944 Sarah was informant for the death of Lucinda Frances Bragg at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 19 May 1944.6 
(informant) Death3 Jul 1971 Sarah was informant for the death of James I. M. Bragg at Summers County Hosp, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1971.6,7 
Residence*3 Jul 1971 Sarah Lena Persinger resided at Upland Pct, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1971.7 
Death*3 Jul 1998 Sarah died on 3 Jul 1998 at Tug Creek, Summers Co, WV, at age 85.3,8 
Burial*7 Jul 1998 Her body was interred on 7 Jul 1998 at Hix, Summers Co, WV, at Bragg Cem.8 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Claud Persinger and Frank Persinger2
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger2
24 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames I. M. Bragg, Sarah Lena Persinger, Eula Maxine Persinger, Leona Imogene Bragg, Geneva Arleen Bragg and Eddie Junior Bragg2

Partners and Children

Child

Partners and Children

Marriage*6 Jun 1934 She married James I. M. Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1934.
James J. Bragg, age 37, divorced 6 months, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Sarah L. Persinger, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.4,1 
Children

Partners and Children

Children
  • Glenna Faye Bragg8
  • Vella Dick9

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  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. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, James Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 July 1971.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.
  9. [S2778] Intelius.com.

John A. M. Bragg1

M, #61375, b. May 1898
MotherVirginia E. Bragg1 b. circa 1871
Birth*May 1898 John A. M. Bragg was born in May 1898 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Virginia E. Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 John A. M. Bragg appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Virginia E. Dick at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVVirginia E. Dick, Virginia E. Bragg, James B. Bragg, James I. M. Bragg and John A. M. Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

Eula Maxine Persinger1,2,3

F, #61376, b. 1 Jun 1933, d. 19 Feb 2018
FatherJames I. M. Bragg3 b. June 21, 1893, d. July 3, 1971
MotherSarah Lena Persinger3 b. November 20, 1912, d. July 3, 1998
Birth*1 Jun 1933 Eula was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Jun 1933.4,3,1 
 She was the daughter of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger.3 
(Witness) Census24 Apr 1940 Eula Maxine Persinger appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1940 in the household of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*26 Jun 1952 She married Fred Washington Bennett at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1952.
Fred W. Bennett, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Eula M. Persinger, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 
Residence3 Jul 1971 Eula Maxine Persinger resided at Walbridge, Wood Co, OH, on 3 Jul 1971.5 
Residence25 Dec 1986 She resided at Millbury, Wood Co, OH, on 25 Dec 1986.6 
Residence*3 Jul 1998 She resided at Millbury, Wood Co, OH, on 3 Jul 1998.7 
Death*19 Feb 2018 Eula died on 19 Feb 2018 at Fostoria Comm Hosp, Fostoria, Hancock Co, OH, at age 84.
Eula M. Bennett, age 84, of Millbury, Ohio passed away on Monday (February 19, 2018) at Fostoria Community Hospital. She was born on June 1, 1933 in Hinton, West Virginia to the late James & Sara (Persinger) Bragg. She married Fred W. Bennett on June 26, 1952 and he passed away in 1999.
Surviving are children, Bruce (Linda) Bennett of Bangor, Maine, Dottie (Bud) Weatherholtz of Florida, Larry (Evelyn) Bennett of Risingsun, Ohio, Linda (Steve) Hicks of Bangor, Maine, Sandra Bennett of Toledo, Ohio, Freddie Bennett of Toledo, Ohio, JoAnna (Michael) Lynn of Perrysburg, Ohio; brother, Harold (Eva) Bragg of North Carolina; sisters, Glenna Bailey of Hinton, West Virginia, Genevieve Simms of Oak Hill, West Virginia, Juanita Setliff of Beckley, West Virginia; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James husband, Fred; brother, Eddie Bragg, Jr; sister, Ima Jean; and daughters, Norma Cole and two infant girls.
Eula was a homemaker and a member of the Old Time Church in Bradner, Ohio. She will be remembered and missed dearly by her children and grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday (February22, 2018) at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday (February 23, 2018) with Reverend Charles Hurst officiating. Burial will be in Lake Township Cemetery near Millbury, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the Old Time Church in Bradner. On-line condolences may be made to Eula at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.4,8 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames I. M. Bragg, Sarah Lena Persinger, Eula Maxine Persinger, Leona Imogene Bragg, Geneva Arleen Bragg and Eddie Junior Bragg3

Partners and Children

Marriage*26 Jun 1952 She married Fred Washington Bennett at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1952.
Fred W. Bennett, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Eula M. Persinger, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 
Child
  • Sandra Lynn Bennett2

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., Birth Index, 1908-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  5. [S237] Obituary, James Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 July 1971.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Junior Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 December 1986.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Eula M. Bennett, Wayne (OH) Barndt Funeral Home, online at https://www.barndtfuneralhome.org/obituaries/Eula-M-Bennett, accessed July 2021.

Leona Imogene Bragg1,2

F, #61377, b. circa 1935, d. 5 Apr 2017
FatherJames I. M. Bragg1 b. June 21, 1893, d. July 3, 1971
MotherSarah Lena Persinger1 b. November 20, 1912, d. July 3, 1998
Birth*circa 1935 Leona was born at Summers Co, WV, circa 1935.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger.1 
(Witness) Census24 Apr 1940 Leona Imogene Bragg appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1940 in the household of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Leona Imogene Bragg married (?) Howell.3 
Residence3 Jul 1971 Leona Imogene Bragg resided at Elkton, Cecil Co, MD, on 3 Jul 1971.3 
Marriage* She married James Thompson.4 
Residence25 Dec 1986 Leona Imogene Bragg resided at Pipestem, Summers Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1986.5 
Residence*3 Jul 1998 She resided at Lerona, Mercer Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1998.4 
ResidenceApr 2017 She resided at Lerona, Mercer Co, WV, in Apr 2017.2 
Death*5 Apr 2017 Leona died on 5 Apr 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.
Leona Imogene Thompson 82, of Lerona, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born in Summers County daughter of the late James & Sarah Persinger Bragg. She was preceded by her husband James in death along with a brother & sister. Survivors her children: Vella Jane, Carl Louis, Mona Lisa, Dale Tracy & Oliver Paul who lived with her. Special friends Darlene & Neil Browning. Services 11:00 AM Tuesday, Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton with Ronnie Richards officiating. Burial in the Keaton Cemetery, Pipestem.2 
Burial*11 Apr 2017 Her body was interred on 11 Apr 2017 at Pipestem, Summers Co, WV, at Keaton Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames I. M. Bragg, Sarah Lena Persinger, Eula Maxine Persinger, Leona Imogene Bragg, Geneva Arleen Bragg and Eddie Junior Bragg1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Leona Imogene Bragg married (?) Howell.3 

Partners and Children

Marriage* She married James Thompson.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Leona Imogene Thompson, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 8 April 2017, online at https://obituaries.bdtonline.com/obituary/…, accessed July 2021.
  3. [S237] Obituary, James Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 July 1971.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Junior Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 December 1986.

Eddie Junior Bragg1,2

M, #61378, b. 20 Sep 1938, d. 25 Dec 1986
FatherJames I. M. Bragg1 b. June 21, 1893, d. July 3, 1971
MotherSarah Lena Persinger1 b. November 20, 1912, d. July 3, 1998
Birth*20 Sep 1938 Eddie was born at WV on 20 Sep 1938.2,1 
 He was the son of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger.1 
(Witness) Census24 Apr 1940 Eddie Junior Bragg appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1940 in the household of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Residence*3 Jul 1971 Eddie Junior Bragg resided at Upland Pct, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1971.3 
Marriage*2 Jul 1986 He married Catherine Matilda Pollender at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 2 Jul 1986.
Eddie Junior Bragg, age 48, 1st marriage, b. 20 September 1938, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. James Bragg & Sara Lena Persinger; Catherine Matilda Diaz nee Pollender, age 48, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 16 December 1937, NY, res. Hinton, WV, par. Edward Albert Pollender & Bridget McKerney; md by C.H. Loudy at Pearisburg.2 
Death*25 Dec 1986 Eddie died on 25 Dec 1986 at Summers County Hosp, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 48.4,5,6 
Burial*27 Dec 1986 His body was interred on 27 Dec 1986 at Nimitz, Summers Co, WV, at Lilly-Crews Cem.6,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames I. M. Bragg, Sarah Lena Persinger, Eula Maxine Persinger, Leona Imogene Bragg, Geneva Arleen Bragg and Eddie Junior Bragg1

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Jul 1986 He married Catherine Matilda Pollender at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 2 Jul 1986.
Eddie Junior Bragg, age 48, 1st marriage, b. 20 September 1938, WV, res. Hinton, WV, par. James Bragg & Sara Lena Persinger; Catherine Matilda Diaz nee Pollender, age 48, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 16 December 1937, NY, res. Hinton, WV, par. Edward Albert Pollender & Bridget McKerney; md by C.H. Loudy at Pearisburg.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S237] Obituary, James Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 4 July 1971.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Junior Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 30 December 1986.
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Eddie Junior Bragg, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106054999/…, accessed July 2021.

Thelma Lena Bragg1

F, #61379, b. 19 Jan 1942, d. 8 Feb 1942
FatherJames I. M. Bragg1 b. June 21, 1893, d. July 3, 1971
MotherSarah Lena Persinger1 b. November 20, 1912, d. July 3, 1998
Birth*19 Jan 1942 Thelma Lena Bragg was born on 19 Jan 1942 at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
 She was the daughter of James I. M. Bragg and Sarah Lena Persinger.1 
Death*8 Feb 1942 Thelma Lena Bragg died on 8 Feb 1942 at Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV..1 
Burial*10 Feb 1942 Her body was interred on 10 Feb 1942 at Hix, Summers Co, WV, at Bragg Cem.1 

Citations

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

James William Persinger1,2,3

M, #61380, b. 27 May 1884, d. 27 Mar 1931
FatherPhilip A. Persinger4 b. circa 1850
MotherVirginia Christina Hix4 b. 1846, d. August 17, 1891
Birth*27 May 1884 James was born at Summers Co, WV, on 27 May 1884.5,1,2 
 He was the son of Philip A. Persinger and Virginia Christina Hix.4 
Marriage*4 Sep 1906 He married Lucinda Frances Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Sep 1906.
J.W. Persinger, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lucinda F. Bragg, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by L.G. Richmond.1 
Employment*Jun 1910 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1910 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Num Child*18 Jun 1910 James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Census*18 Jun 1910 James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1910.3 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: farmer in Sep 1918 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 James William Persinger registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Summers Co, WV.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Census23 Jan 1920 James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 23 Jan 1920.3 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: farmer in May 1930 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Census2 May 1930 James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 2 May 1930.3 
Death*27 Mar 1931 James died on 27 Mar 1931 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, at age 46. Informant was M.A. Persinger, Hinton, WV.5 
Burial*29 Mar 1931 His body was interred on 29 Mar 1931 at Tug Creek, Summers Co, WV, at Brown Cem.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Jun 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger and Ollie M. Persinger3
23 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Claud Persinger and Frank Persinger3
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger3

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Sep 1906 He married Lucinda Frances Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Sep 1906.
J.W. Persinger, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lucinda F. Bragg, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by L.G. Richmond.1 
Children

Citations

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

Elmer Clarence Persinger1

M, #61381, b. 4 Aug 1907
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*4 Aug 1907 Elmer was born at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1907.2,1 
 He was the son of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census18 Jun 1910 Elmer Clarence Persinger appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1910 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census23 Jan 1920 Elmer Clarence Persinger appeared on the census of 23 Jan 1920 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Elmer Clarence Persinger appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Employment*Oct 1940 Elmer's occupation: WPA Project at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, in Oct 1940.2 
Residence*16 Oct 1940 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.2 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Summers Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Jun 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger and Ollie M. Persinger1
23 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Claud Persinger and Frank Persinger1
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.

Ollie M. Persinger1

F, #61382, b. circa 1910
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*circa 1910 Ollie M. Persinger was born circa 1910 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census18 Jun 1910 Ollie M. Persinger appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1910 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Jun 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger and Ollie M. Persinger1

Citations

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

Myrtle J. Persinger1,2

F, #61383, b. circa 1914
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*circa 1914 Myrtle was born at Summers Co, WV, circa 1914.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census23 Jan 1920 Myrtle J. Persinger appeared on the census of 23 Jan 1920 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Myrtle J. Persinger appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*10 Aug 1932 She married Everette Randolph Boone at Summers Co, WV, on 10 Aug 1932.
Everette R. Boone, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Myrtle J. Persinger, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.2 
Residence*28 Oct 1940 Everette Randolph Boone and Myrtle J. Persinger resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Oct 1940.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Claud Persinger and Frank Persinger1
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.

Claud Persinger1

M, #61384, b. circa 1916
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*circa 1916 Claud Persinger was born circa 1916 at WV.1 
 He was the son of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census23 Jan 1920 Claud Persinger appeared on the census of 23 Jan 1920 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Claud Persinger and Frank Persinger1

Citations

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

Frank Persinger1

M, #61385, b. circa 1919
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*circa 1919 Frank Persinger was born circa 1919 at WV.1 
 He was the son of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census23 Jan 1920 Frank Persinger appeared on the census of 23 Jan 1920 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Frank Persinger appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jan 1920Upland Pct, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Claud Persinger and Frank Persinger1
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger1

Citations

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

John Persinger1

M, #61386, b. circa 1923
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*circa 1923 John Persinger was born circa 1923 at WV.1 
 He was the son of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 John Persinger appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Residence*3 Jul 1998 John Persinger resided at NC on 3 Jul 1998.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.

Susan Persinger1

F, #61387, b. circa 1925
FatherJames William Persinger1 b. May 27, 1884, d. March 27, 1931
MotherLucinda Frances Bragg1 b. March, 1884, d. May 19, 1944
Birth*circa 1925 Susan Persinger was born circa 1925 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Susan Persinger appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of James William Persinger and Lucinda Frances Bragg at Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1930Barksdale Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames William Persinger, Lucinda Frances Bragg, Elmer Clarence Persinger, Sarah Lena Persinger, Myrtle J. Persinger, Frank Persinger, John Persinger, Susan Persinger and Carl Persinger1

Citations

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

Jesse James Persinger1

M, #61389, b. 5 Feb 1932, d. 2 Mar 1932
MotherSarah Lena Persinger1 b. November 20, 1912, d. July 3, 1998
Birth*5 Feb 1932 Jesse was born at WV on 5 Feb 1932. Jesse's death certificate names his father as Frank Cales.1 
 He was the son of Sarah Lena Persinger.1 
Death*2 Mar 1932 Jesse died on 2 Mar 1932 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV. Informant was James Bragg, Hinton, WV.1 
Burial*3 Apr 1932 His body was interred on 3 Apr 1932 at Summers Co, WV, at Home Cemetery.1 

Citations

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

James Thompson1

M, #61394
Marriage* He married Leona Imogene Bragg.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Leona Imogene Thompson, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 8 April 2017, online at https://obituaries.bdtonline.com/obituary/…, accessed July 2021.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.

(?) Bailey1

M, #61396
Marriage* He married Glenna Faye Bragg.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.

(?) Setliff1

M, #61398
Marriage* He married Wanda Juanita Bragg.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Sara Lena Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 7 July 1998.

Everette Randolph Boone1,2

M, #61399, b. 6 Jun 1913
MotherMaggie Jane Boone3 b. June 13, 1890, d. October 21, 1940
Birth*6 Jun 1913 Everette was born at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1913.1,2 
 He was the son of Maggie Jane Boone.3 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Everette Randolph Boone appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Andrew R. Boone and Madora Alice Gill at Buffalo Pct, Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Everette Randolph Boone appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of John Lilly Bragg and Maggie Jane Boone at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*10 Aug 1932 He married Myrtle J. Persinger at Summers Co, WV, on 10 Aug 1932.
Everette R. Boone, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Myrtle J. Persinger, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.2 
Residence*21 Oct 1940 Everette Randolph Boone resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 21 Oct 1940.4 
Employment*Oct 1940 Everette's occupation: D. B. Abshire at Jumping Branch, Summers Co, WV, in Oct 1940.1 
Mlt-Registration*28 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 28 Oct 1940 at Summers Co, WV.1 
Residence*28 Oct 1940 Everette Randolph Boone and Myrtle J. Persinger resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Oct 1940.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Buffalo Pct, Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVAndrew R. Boone, Madora Alice Gill, Wanie C. Boone, Erma B. Boone, Dora M. Boone, Wilbur R. Boone, Hallie P. Boone, Beauford A. Boone, Howard W. Boone, Maggie Jane Boone, James Nyal Boone and Everette Randolph Boone3
8 Apr 1930Hinton, Summers Co, WVJohn Lilly Bragg, Maggie Jane Boone, James Nyal Boone, Everette Randolph Boone and James Bragg3

Partners and Children

Marriage*10 Aug 1932 He married Myrtle J. Persinger at Summers Co, WV, on 10 Aug 1932.
Everette R. Boone, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; Myrtle J. Persinger, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney.2 

Citations

  1. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Maggie Jane Bragg, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Tuesday, 22 October 1940.

Milas Ward1

M, #61400, b. circa 1915
FatherUlysses Dove 'Dock' Ward1 b. February 1, 1891
MotherLillie C. Berry1 b. circa 1895
Birth*circa 1915 Milas Ward was born circa 1915 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Ulysses Dove 'Dock' Ward and Lillie C. Berry.1 
(Witness) Census31 Jan 1920 Milas Ward appeared on the census of 31 Jan 1920 in the household of Ulysses Dove 'Dock' Ward and Lillie C. Berry at Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
31 Jan 1920Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVUlysses Dove 'Dock' Ward, Lillie C. Berry, Denford Ward, Milas Ward, Lula Ward and Rosetta Ward1

Citations

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