John Nelson Bays1

M, #13901, b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 16 Nov 1898
FatherWilliam C. Bays b. circa 1832
MotherOctavia Johnson b. March 16, 1837, d. April 28, 1916
Birth*2 Mar 1862 John was born at Fayette Co, VA, on 2 Mar 1862.1,2 
 He was the son of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson
Census*1870 John Nelson Bays was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, WV, in 1870. 
Marriage*23 Apr 1890 He married Nancy Jane "Nannie" Rodes at Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1890. John N. Bays, age 29, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Wm and Octava, merchant; Nannie J., age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Green and Jane; md by Wm Johnson.2 
Death*16 Nov 1898 John died on 16 Nov 1898 at Melbourne, Brevard Co, FL, at age 36.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1870Fayette Co, WVJohn Nelson Bays

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Baber Family Tree, http://www.baberfamilytree.org/usa/achilles.htm, accessed March 2010.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Annie J. Bays

F, #13902, b. circa 1866
FatherWilliam C. Bays b. circa 1832
MotherOctavia Johnson b. March 16, 1837, d. April 28, 1916
Birth*circa 1866 Annie was born at Fayette Co, WV, circa 1866. 
 She was the daughter of William C. Bays and Octavia Johnson
Census*1870 Annie J. Bays was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, WV, in 1870. 
Marriage*15 Nov 1899 She married Haymond A. Backus at Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Nov 1899. Haymond A., age 19, single, born Nicholas Co., par. Alex A. and Madora; Anna, age 17, single, born Fayette, par. Wm and Octava..1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1870Fayette Co, WVAnnie J. Bays

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.

Nancy A. Arthur

F, #13903, b. 3 Jul 1867, d. 2 Apr 1944
FatherCharles Franklin Arthur b. February 11, 1847, d. February 19, 1913
MotherAmanda A. Treadway b. October 16, 1845, d. March 19, 1937
Birth22 Jul 1866 Conflicting evidence states that Nancy was born at Lick Fork, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1866. 1900 census age 34; 1910 census age 43.1,2 
Birth*3 Jul 1867 Nancy was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1867.3 
 She was the daughter of Charles Franklin Arthur and Amanda A. Treadway
(Witness) Census29 Aug 1870 Nancy A. Arthur appeared on the census of 29 Aug 1870 in the household of Charles Franklin Arthur and Amanda A. Treadway at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*18 Feb 1886 She married John William Taylor at Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1886. John W., age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Henry & Miram; Nannie A., age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Frank & Amanda..4 
Census*14 Jun 1900 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1900.2 
Census19 Apr 1910 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Deepwater Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1910.2 
Census12 Jan 1920 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.2 
Census21 Apr 1930 Nancy A. Arthur and John William Taylor appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was John B. Wederman, age 18, single, b. WV, cousin.2 
Residence*19 Mar 1937 Nancy A. Arthur resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Mar 1937.5 
Death*2 Apr 1944 Nancy died on 2 Apr 1944 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 76.1 
Burial*4 Apr 1944 She was buried on 4 Apr 1944 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Aug 1870Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WVCharles Franklin Arthur, Amanda A. Treadway, Nancy A. Arthur and Henry W. Arthur2
14 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur, May Taylor, Laura B. Taylor and Goldie B. Taylor2
19 Apr 1910Deepwater Pct, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur, Laura B. Taylor, Goldie B. Taylor, Rosa Lillian Taylor and Lloyd Taylor2
12 Jan 1920Summerlee, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur, Rosa Lillian Taylor and Lloyd Taylor2
21 Apr 1930Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn William Taylor, Nancy A. Arthur and Lloyd Taylor2

Partners and Children

Marriage*18 Feb 1886 She married John William Taylor at Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1886. John W., age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Henry & Miram; Nannie A., age 18, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Frank & Amanda..4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Amanda A. Arthur, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 20 March 1937, page 6.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

Eliza Barker

F, #13905, b. 1805, d. 1855
Birth*1805 Eliza was born in 1805. 
Marriage*29 Jul 1824 She married Philip Henry Harless at Kanawha Co, VA, on 29 Jul 1824. 
Death*1855 Eliza died in 1855. 

Partners and Children

Children

Benjamin Franklin Harless

M, #13906, b. 25 Apr 1841
FatherPhilip Henry Harless b. September 22, 1798, d. November, 1885
MotherEliza Barker b. 1805, d. 1855
Birth*25 Apr 1841 Benjamin was born at Kanawha Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1841.1 
 He was the son of Philip Henry Harless and Eliza Barker
Marriage*29 Dec 1859 He married Martha Allen at Racine, Boone Co, VA, on 29 Dec 1859.2 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.
  2. [S1770] DAR Lineage Book, p. I9, Vol. I, 1929.

Martha Allen

F, #13907, b. 16 Apr 1843, d. 11 Feb 1911
FatherJohn Allen b. January 29, 1817, d. February 11, 1893
MotherSarah b. December 17, 1819
Birth*16 Apr 1843 Martha was born at Patrick Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1843.1 
 She was the daughter of John Allen and Sarah
Marriage*29 Dec 1859 She married Benjamin Franklin Harless at Racine, Boone Co, VA, on 29 Dec 1859.2 
Death*11 Feb 1911 Martha died on 11 Feb 1911 at age 67.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.
  2. [S1770] DAR Lineage Book, p. I9, Vol. I, 1929.

Sarah J. Harless

F, #13908, b. 9 May 1861
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Marriage* She married Charles William Hurt.1 
Birth*9 May 1861 Sarah was born at Boone Co, VA, on 9 May 1861.2 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S1770] DAR Lineage Book, p. I9, Vol. I, 1929.
  2. [S1676] Indian massacre.

John D. Harless1

M, #13909, b. 9 Jul 1864, d. 22 Apr 1903
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*9 Jul 1864 John was born at Boone Co, WV, on 9 Jul 1864.2 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*22 Apr 1903 John died on 22 Apr 1903 at age 38.2 

Citations

  1. [S2399] Shot to death.
  2. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Virginia B. Harless

F, #13910, b. 9 Feb 1867, d. 10 Jun 1883
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*9 Feb 1867 Virginia was born at Boone Co, WV, on 9 Feb 1867.1 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*10 Jun 1883 Virginia died on 10 Jun 1883 at Boone Co, WV, at age 16.1 

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

William Lee Harless1

M, #13911, b. 15 Sep 1868, d. 31 Jul 1915
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*15 Sep 1868 William was born at Boone Co, WV, on 15 Sep 1868.2 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*31 Jul 1915 William died on 31 Jul 1915 at Ethel, Logan Co, WV, at age 46.2 

Citations

  1. [S2400] Killed by fall of slate in coal mine.
  2. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Lodema F. Harless

F, #13912, b. 10 Nov 1871
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*10 Nov 1871 Lodema was born at Boone Co, WV, on 10 Nov 1871.1 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Eliza A. Harless

F, #13913, b. 24 Oct 1874, d. 21 Mar 1915
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*24 Oct 1874 Eliza was born at Boone Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1874.1 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*21 Mar 1915 Eliza died on 21 Mar 1915 at age 40.1 

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Margaret S. Harless

F, #13914, b. 29 Feb 1876, d. Feb 1878
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*29 Feb 1876 Margaret was born at Boone Co, WV, on 29 Feb 1876.1 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*Feb 1878 Margaret died in Feb 1878 at Boone Co, WV.1 

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Mary A. Harless

F, #13915, b. 30 Jun 1879, d. 30 Jul 1882
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*30 Jun 1879 Mary was born at Boone Co, WV, on 30 Jun 1879.1 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*30 Jul 1882 Mary died on 30 Jul 1882 at Boone Co, WV, at age 3.1 

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Philip H. Harless

M, #13916, b. 11 May 1881, d. 10 Aug 1882
FatherBenjamin Franklin Harless b. April 25, 1841
MotherMartha Allen b. April 16, 1843, d. February 11, 1911
Birth*11 May 1881 Philip was born at Boone Co, WV, on 11 May 1881.1 
 He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Harless and Martha Allen
Death*10 Aug 1882 Philip died on 10 Aug 1882 at Boone Co, WV, at age 1. 

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Charles William Hurt

M, #13917, b. 10 Nov 1860
Marriage* He married Sarah J. Harless.1 
Birth*10 Nov 1860 Charles was born on 10 Nov 1860.2 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S1770] DAR Lineage Book, p. I9, Vol. I, 1929.
  2. [S1676] Indian massacre.

John Franklin Hurt

M, #13918, b. 10 Feb 1886
FatherCharles William Hurt b. November 10, 1860
MotherSarah J. Harless b. May 9, 1861
Birth*10 Feb 1886 John was born at Boone Co, WV, on 10 Feb 1886.1 
 He was the son of Charles William Hurt and Sarah J. Harless

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Nora Ann Hurt

F, #13919, b. 9 May 1887
FatherCharles William Hurt b. November 10, 1860
MotherSarah J. Harless b. May 9, 1861
Birth*9 May 1887 Nora was born at Boone Co, WV, on 9 May 1887.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles William Hurt and Sarah J. Harless

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Leona Mae Hurt

F, #13920, b. 17 May 1889
FatherCharles William Hurt b. November 10, 1860
MotherSarah J. Harless b. May 9, 1861
Birth*17 May 1889 Leona was born at Boone Co, WV, on 17 May 1889.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles William Hurt and Sarah J. Harless

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Virginia Lee Hurt

F, #13921, b. 5 Feb 1891
FatherCharles William Hurt b. November 10, 1860
MotherSarah J. Harless b. May 9, 1861
Birth*5 Feb 1891 Virginia was born at Boone Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1891.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles William Hurt and Sarah J. Harless

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Thelma Gladys Hurt

F, #13922, b. 1 Sep 1894
FatherCharles William Hurt b. November 10, 1860
MotherSarah J. Harless b. May 9, 1861
Birth*1 Sep 1894 Thelma was born at Boone Co, WV, on 1 Sep 1894.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles William Hurt and Sarah J. Harless

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

John Allen

M, #13923, b. 29 Jan 1817, d. 11 Feb 1893
Marriage* He married Sarah
Birth*29 Jan 1817 John was born on 29 Jan 1817.1 
Death*11 Feb 1893 John died on 11 Feb 1893 at age 76.1 

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Sarah

F, #13924, b. 17 Dec 1819
Marriage* She married John Allen
Death* Sarah died. 
Birth*17 Dec 1819 Sarah was born on 17 Dec 1819.1 

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S1676] Indian massacre.

Edward Harless

M, #13925, b. circa 1826
FatherPhilip Henry Harless b. September 22, 1798, d. November, 1885
MotherEliza Barker b. 1805, d. 1855
Birth*circa 1826 Edward was born at Giles Co, VA, circa 1826. 
 He was the son of Philip Henry Harless and Eliza Barker
Marriage*25 Dec 1856 He married Nancy Curry at Boone Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1856.1,2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  2. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

Nancy Curry

F, #13926, b. circa 1835
Birth*circa 1835 Nancy was born at Kanawha Co, VA, circa 1835.
Daughter of Samuel & Irene Curry. 
Marriage*25 Dec 1856 She married Edward Harless at Boone Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1856.1,2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  2. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

Mary Gore Woodrum1

F, #13927, b. circa 1809
Birth*circa 1809 Mary was born at Giles Co, VA, circa 1809.2 
Marriage*12 Mar 1857 She married Philip Henry Harless at Boone Co, VA, on 12 Mar 1857.3,4 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2402] D/o Robert and Nancy Gore.
  2. [S1677] Age 48 at marriage.
  3. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  4. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

Jane Harless

F, #13928, b. circa 1837
FatherLeroy Harless b. February 7, 1800, d. 1895
MotherSally Douglas
Birth*circa 1837 Jane was born at Kanawha Co, VA, circa 1837.1 
 She was the daughter of Leroy Harless and Sally Douglas
Marriage*25 Dec 1856 She married James S.p. Barker at Boone Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1856.2,3 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S1678] Age 19 at marriage.
  2. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  3. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

James S.p. Barker1

M, #13929, b. circa 1835
Birth*circa 1835 James was born at Kanawha Co, VA, circa 1835. 
Marriage*25 Dec 1856 He married Jane Harless at Boone Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1856.2,3 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2403] S/o John A. and Nancy Barker.
  2. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  3. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

Cumberland Harless

M, #13930, b. circa 1834
FatherLeroy Harless b. February 7, 1800, d. 1895
MotherSally Douglas
Birth*circa 1834 Cumberland was born at Kanawha Co, VA, circa 1834.1,2 
 He was the son of Leroy Harless and Sally Douglas
Marriage*19 Feb 1857 He married Sarah E. Barker at Boone Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1857.3,4 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S1679] Age 22 at marriage;.
  2. [S140] MD Jacob LeRoy Pritchard, Harless Genealogy: John Philip and Anna Margaretha (Preiss) Harless, Pioneers in Western Virginia and Some of their Descendants (self-published),.





  3. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  4. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

Sarah E. Barker

F, #13931, b. circa 1842
Birth*circa 1842 Sarah was born at Mercer Co, VA, circa 1842.1 
Marriage*19 Feb 1857 She married Cumberland Harless at Boone Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1857.2,3 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S1680] Age 15 at marriage.
  2. [S1771] Boone Co. Marriages, in.
  3. [S113] Harless Family Assoc. Bulletin, Wm. H. Harless, Jr., Los Altos, CA, I-1987, p. 10.

Jonah Harless

M, #13932, b. circa 1851
FatherAnthony Harless Jr. b. circa 1820
MotherJudith Scott b. circa 1824, d. before 1872
Birth*circa 1851 Jonah was born at Giles Co, VA, circa 1851. 
 He was the son of Anthony Harless Jr. and Judith Scott
(Witness) Census7 Jun 1860 Jonah Harless appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1860 in the household of Anthony Harless Jr. and Judith Scott at Peterstown Dist, Monroe Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jun 1860Peterstown Dist, Monroe Co, VAAnthony Harless Jr., Judith Scott, Miles Harless, Elvira Elizabeth Harless, Arnetta Harless, Jonah Harless, Mary Harless and Andrew L. Scott1

Citations

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

Mary Harless

F, #13933, b. circa 1859
FatherAnthony Harless Jr. b. circa 1820
MotherJudith Scott b. circa 1824, d. before 1872
Birth*circa 1859 Mary was born at Peterstown Dist, Monroe Co, VA, circa 1859. 
 She was the daughter of Anthony Harless Jr. and Judith Scott
(Witness) Census7 Jun 1860 Mary Harless appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1860 in the household of Anthony Harless Jr. and Judith Scott at Peterstown Dist, Monroe Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jun 1860Peterstown Dist, Monroe Co, VAAnthony Harless Jr., Judith Scott, Miles Harless, Elvira Elizabeth Harless, Arnetta Harless, Jonah Harless, Mary Harless and Andrew L. Scott1

Citations

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

Eliza Harless

F, #13934, b. circa 1857
FatherWilliam Harless b. circa 1830
MotherHarriet Epling b. circa 1830
Birth*circa 1857 Eliza was born at Giles Co, VA, circa 1857. 
 She was the daughter of William Harless and Harriet Epling
Census*1860 Eliza Harless was listed as a resident in the census report at Craig Co, VA, in 1860. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1860Craig Co, VAEliza Harless

Dink Harless

M, #13935, b. circa 1858
FatherWilliam Harless b. circa 1830
MotherHarriet Epling b. circa 1830
Birth*circa 1858 Dink was born at Giles Co, VA, circa 1858. 
 He was the son of William Harless and Harriet Epling
Census*1860 Dink Harless was listed as a resident in the census report at Craig Co, VA, in 1860. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1860Craig Co, VADink Harless

William M. Bowen1,2

M, #13936, b. 24 Sep 1841, d. 14 Dec 1916
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*24 Sep 1841 William was born at Giles Co, VA, on 24 Sep 1841.3,4,5 
 He was the son of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census23 Jul 1850 William M. Bowen appeared on the census of 23 Jul 1850 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 William M. Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*21 Jun 1864 He married Mary Jane Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Jun 1864.
William Bowen, age 21, single, b. Giles Co, par. Johnson & Nancy Bowen; Mary J. Fridley, age 25, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. John & Ruth Fridley.5 
Employment*Aug 1870 Occupation: farm laborer in Aug 1870 at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*20 Aug 1870 William M. Bowen and Mary Jane Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Aug 1870.1 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Num Child21 Jun 1900 William M. Bowen and Mary Jane Fridley had 9 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Census21 Jun 1900 William M. Bowen and Mary Jane Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Jun 1900.1 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Num Child*2 May 1910 William M. Bowen and Mary Jane Fridley had 7 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census2 May 1910 William M. Bowen and Mary Jane Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1910.1 
Death*14 Dec 1916 William died on 14 Dec 1916 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 75.3 
Burial*15 Dec 1916 He was buried on 15 Dec 1916 at Bowen Cem, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen and Rosanna Bowen1
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam M. Bowen, Mary Jane Fridley, George Hammond Bowen, John Lewis Bowen and James P. Bowen1
21 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam M. Bowen and Mary Jane Fridley1
2 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam M. Bowen, Mary Jane Fridley, George Hammond Bowen, Porter L. Bowen, Willie Frazier Bowen and Ida F. Bowen1

Partners and Children

Marriage*21 Jun 1864 He married Mary Jane Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Jun 1864.
William Bowen, age 21, single, b. Giles Co, par. Johnson & Nancy Bowen; Mary J. Fridley, age 25, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. John & Ruth Fridley.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Rufus Anthony Bowen.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records VA Death Certificate.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.

Eva Blanche Gray1

F, #13937, b. 8 Jul 1896
Birth*8 Jul 1896 Eva Blanche Gray was born on 8 Jul 1896 at Wythe Co, VA.1 
Marriage* She married (?) Shelton.1 
Marriage*1 Apr 1944 She married Richard Watts Withrow at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1944.
Richard Watts Withrow, age 58, b. 15 March 1882, Raymond City, WV, res. Coal City, WV, par. Richard Graves & Annie Withrow; Eva Blanche Shelton, age 47, b. 8 July 1896, Wythe Co, VA, res. Coal City, WV, par. Gorden Gray & Agnes Gray; md by G.W. Stewart at Beckley.1 
(informant) Death11 Aug 1950 Eva was informant for the death of Richard Watts Withrow at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 11 Aug 1950.2,3 
Residence*11 Aug 1950 Eva Blanche Gray resided at Coal City, Raleigh Co, WV, on 11 Aug 1950.3 

Partners and Children

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Richard Watts Withrow, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 11 August 1950.

Erastus Bowen

M, #13938, b. circa 1844
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1844 Erastus was born at VA circa 1844. 
 He was the son of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census23 Jul 1850 Erastus Bowen appeared on the census of 23 Jul 1850 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Erastus Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage* He married Caroline (?)
Census1870 Erastus Bowen was listed as a resident in the census report at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, in 1870. 
Employment*1870 Occupation: cooper in 1870 at Alleghany Co, VA. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen and Rosanna Bowen1
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAErastus Bowen

Partners and Children

Marriage* He married Caroline (?)
Child

Citations

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

Clementine Bowen

F, #13939, b. circa 1846
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1846 Clementine was born at VA circa 1846. 
 She was the daughter of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census23 Jul 1850 Clementine Bowen appeared on the census of 23 Jul 1850 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Clementine Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Clementine Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen and Rosanna Bowen1
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1

Citations

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

James A. Bowen

M, #13940, b. circa 1847
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1847 James was born at VA circa 1847. 
 He was the son of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census23 Jul 1850 James A. Bowen appeared on the census of 23 Jul 1850 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 James A. Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen and Rosanna Bowen1
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1

Citations

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

Rosanna Bowen1

F, #13941, b. 22 Feb 1850, d. 17 May 1947
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*22 Feb 1850 Rosanna was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Feb 1850. Age 3/12 in 1850 census; death certificate lists birth as 22 Feb 1852; assume month and day are correct.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census23 Jul 1850 Rosanna Bowen appeared on the census of 23 Jul 1850 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Rosanna Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Rosanna Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*16 Apr 1874 She married John W. Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1874.4 
Census*1 Jun 1880 Rosanna Bowen and John W. Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 1 Jun 1880.1 
Marriage*1 Jun 1882 She married Henry Osborne at Greenbrier Co, WV, on 1 Jun 1882. Henry Osborne, age 45, b. Greenbrier Co, res. Greenbrier Co; Mrs. R. Fridley, age 25, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Greenbrier Co, WV; md by J. Leef.2 
Census*14 Jun 1900 Rosanna Bowen and Henry Osborne appeared on the census as head of household at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1900.1 
Census*11 May 1910 Rosanna Bowen appeared on the census as head of household at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 11 May 1910.1 
Death*17 May 1947 Rosanna died on 17 May 1947 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 97. Died at the home of her daughter Delilah Callison.3,5 
Burial*19 May 1947 Her body was interred on 19 May 1947 at Clintonville, Greenbrier Co, WV, at End of Trail Cem.3,5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen and Rosanna Bowen1
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1
1 Jun 1880Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVJohn W. Fridley, Rosanna Bowen, Delila Fridley, Delilah Ann Fridley and Mahala A. Bowen1
14 Jun 1900Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVHenry Osborne, Rosanna Bowen, Lillian A. Osborne, Rufus A. Osborne, Luther Leonidis Osborne and Alta Chloe Osborne1
11 May 1910Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVRosanna Bowen, Rufus A. Osborne, Luther Leonidis Osborne, Alta Chloe Osborne and Bessie McClung1

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Apr 1874 She married John W. Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1874.4 
Child

Partners and Children

Marriage*1 Jun 1882 She married Henry Osborne at Greenbrier Co, WV, on 1 Jun 1882. Henry Osborne, age 45, b. Greenbrier Co, res. Greenbrier Co; Mrs. R. Fridley, age 25, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Greenbrier Co, WV; md by J. Leef.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2668] Alleghany Marriages, Bk1, p17, by George M. Jamison.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Rosie Bowen Fridley Osborne, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 18 May 1947.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

Elmira Bowen

F, #13942, b. circa 1852
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1852 Elmira was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1852. 
 She was the daughter of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Elmira Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Elmira Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

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

Sylvanus A. Bowen

M, #13943, b. circa 1854
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1854 Sylvanus was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1854. 
 He was the son of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Sylvanus A. Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Sylvanus A. Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1

Citations

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

Emily M. Bowen

F, #13944, b. 1860
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*1860 Emily was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1860. Age 3/12 in 1860 census.1 
 She was the daughter of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Emily M. Bowen appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Emily M. Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, William M. Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Erastus Bowen, Clementine Bowen, James A. Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Henry J. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen and Emily M. Bowen1
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1

Citations

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

Mahala A. Bowen

F, #13945, b. circa 1862
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1862 Mahala was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1862. 
 She was the daughter of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Mahala A. Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census1 Jun 1880 Mahala A. Bowen appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1880 in the household of John W. Fridley and Rosanna Bowen at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1
1 Jun 1880Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVJohn W. Fridley, Rosanna Bowen, Delila Fridley, Delilah Ann Fridley and Mahala A. Bowen1

Citations

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

Miles Bowen

M, #13946, b. circa 1864
FatherJohnson Bowen b. circa 1818
MotherNancy Harless b. circa 1822
Birth*circa 1864 Miles was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1864. 
 He was the son of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless
(Witness) Census20 Aug 1870 Miles Bowen appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1870 in the household of Johnson Bowen and Nancy Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohnson Bowen, Nancy Harless, Clementine Bowen, Rosanna Bowen, Elmira Bowen, Sylvanus A. Bowen, Albert Marion Bowen, Emily M. Bowen, Mahala A. Bowen and Miles Bowen1

Citations

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

Caroline (?)

F, #13947, b. circa 1847
Birth*circa 1847 Caroline was born at VA circa 1847. 
Marriage* She married Erastus Bowen
Census*1870 Caroline (?) was listed as a resident in the census report at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, in 1870. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VACaroline (?)

Partners and Children

Child

Abraham J. Bowen

M, #13948, b. May 1870
FatherErastus Bowen b. circa 1844
MotherCaroline (?) b. circa 1847
Birth*May 1870 Abraham was born at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, in May 1870. 
 He was the son of Erastus Bowen and Caroline (?) 
Census*1870 Abraham J. Bowen was listed as a resident in the census report at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, in 1870. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAAbraham J. Bowen

Elizabeth ('Betsy') Kirk1

F, #13949, b. 20 Aug 1821, d. 2 Feb 1891
FatherDavid Kirk
MotherSarah Tillet
Birth*20 Aug 1821 Elizabeth was born at Giles Co, VA, on 20 Aug 1821. 
 She was the daughter of David Kirk and Sarah Tillet
Marriage* She married John Amon Cook
Death*2 Feb 1891 Elizabeth died on 2 Feb 1891 at VA at age 69. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Giles Co, VA, at J.J. Cook Cem.2 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S139] Giles Co. VA History-Families, Giles Co. VA, Historical Soc., p. 306.
  2. [S1681] Pedigree, Gaye Whitehead, June 1987.

Joseph Kirk1

M, #13950
FatherDavid Kirk
MotherSarah Tillet
Birth* Joseph was born. 
 He was the son of David Kirk and Sarah Tillet

Citations

  1. [S139] Giles Co. VA History-Families, Giles Co. VA, Historical Soc., p. 306.