Emma O. McVey1

F, #45951, b. 15 Jan 1876, d. 18 Jan 1935
FatherAugustus McVey1 b. September 2, 1845, d. January 6, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Alderson1 b. November 7, 1849, d. April 2, 1929
Birth*15 Jan 1876 Emma was born at Upper Loutre Twp, Montgomery Co, MO, on 15 Jan 1876.2,3 
 She was the daughter of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson.1 
(Witness) Census1 Jun 1880 Emma O. McVey appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1880 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Upper Loutre Twp, Montgomery Co, MO.1 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 Emma O. McVey appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*21 Jun 1903 She married Harry Martin at Gauley Junction, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1903. Harry Martin, age 26, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. n/a, engineer; Emma O. McVey, age 28, single, b. VA [sic: MO], res. Fayette Co, par. Augustus & Mary; md by I.E. Clement at Gauley Junction.4 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Emma O. McVey appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*18 Jan 1935 Emma died on 18 Jan 1935 at age 59.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1 Jun 1880Upper Loutre Twp, Montgomery Co, MOAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, William Hill McVey, Luther W. McVey, Sarah Medianne McVey, John Aaron McVey, Emma O. McVey and Ada J. McVey1
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Emma O. McVey, James Harvey McVey, Grace Gertrude McVey, Zepha Taylor McVey, Walter Samuel McVey and John Aaron McVey1
14 Jan 1920Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Zepha Taylor McVey, Emma O. McVey, Kenneth Martin, Virginia Martin and Helen Martin1

Partners and Children

Marriage*21 Jun 1903 She married Harry Martin at Gauley Junction, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1903. Harry Martin, age 26, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. n/a, engineer; Emma O. McVey, age 28, single, b. VA [sic: MO], res. Fayette Co, par. Augustus & Mary; md by I.E. Clement at Gauley Junction.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "LDS Historical," owner e-mail address, online at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, accessed June 2015.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Ada J. McVey1

F, #45952, b. 22 Jun 1878, d. 7 Jun 1940
FatherAugustus McVey1 b. September 2, 1845, d. January 6, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Alderson1 b. November 7, 1849, d. April 2, 1929
Birth*22 Jun 1878 Ada was born at Upper Loutre Twp, Montgomery Co, MO, on 22 Jun 1878.2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson.1 
(Witness) Census1 Jun 1880 Ada J. McVey appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1880 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Upper Loutre Twp, Montgomery Co, MO.1 
Marriage*5 Jan 1898 She married Leonard Aubrey Minor at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1898. Leonard A. Minor, age 22, single, b. VA, res. Fayette, par. T.C. & Sallie V., miner; Ada J. McVey, age 19, single, b. MO, res. Fayette, par. Augustus & Mary M; md by J.J. Haynes.5 
Num Child*22 Jun 1900 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1900.3 
Census*22 Jun 1900 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Jun 1900.3 
Num Child29 Apr 1910 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census29 Apr 1910 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Apr 1910.1 
Census3 Jan 1920 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jan 1920.1 
Census14 Apr 1930 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Sun, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.1 
Census26 Apr 1940 Ada J. McVey and Leonard Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1940.1 
Death*7 Jun 1940 Ada died on 7 Jun 1940 at Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 61.2,6 
Burial*9 Jun 1940 Her body was interred on 9 Jun 1940 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, at Westlake Cem.2,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1 Jun 1880Upper Loutre Twp, Montgomery Co, MOAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, William Hill McVey, Luther W. McVey, Sarah Medianne McVey, John Aaron McVey, Emma O. McVey and Ada J. McVey1
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor and Mary V. Minor3
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor1
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1
14 Apr 1930Sun, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey and Emma Lee Minor1
26 Apr 1940Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Grace M. Minor and Jacqueline Jones1

Partners and Children

Marriage*5 Jan 1898 She married Leonard Aubrey Minor at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1898. Leonard A. Minor, age 22, single, b. VA, res. Fayette, par. T.C. & Sallie V., miner; Ada J. McVey, age 19, single, b. MO, res. Fayette, par. Augustus & Mary M; md by J.J. Haynes.5 
Children

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. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "LDS Historical," owner e-mail address, online at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, accessed June 2015.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.

James Harvey McVey1,2

M, #45953, b. 21 Sep 1883, d. 28 Dec 1959
FatherAugustus McVey1 b. September 2, 1845, d. January 6, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Alderson1 b. November 7, 1849, d. April 2, 1929
Birth*21 Sep 1883 James was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Sep 1883.3,1 
 He was the son of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson.1 
Birth21 Sep 1884 James was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Sep 1884.4 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*28 Sep 1908 He married Nora Griffith at Lawrence Co, OH, on 28 Sep 1908. James H. McVey, age 25 on 21 September 1908, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Fayette Co, WV, par. Augustus McVey & Mary Alderson, farmer; Nora Griffith, age 18 on 25 July 1908, single, b. Ashland, KY, res. Lawrence Co, OH, par. A. Griffith & Zelia Prater; md. by Harold Cooper.6 
Employment*Sep 1918 Occupation: farmer in Sep 1918 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 James Harvey McVey registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 James Harvey McVey and Nora Griffith resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
Residence*7 Jun 1940 James Harvey McVey resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1940.7 
EmploymentApr 1942 James's occupation: Gauley Mountain Coal Co at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1942.8 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.8 
Residence27 Apr 1942 James Harvey McVey and Nora Griffith resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.8 
ResidenceDec 1959 James Harvey McVey resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, in Dec 1959.4 
Death*28 Dec 1959 James died on 28 Dec 1959 at Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 76.4 
Burial*30 Dec 1959 His body was interred on 30 Dec 1959 at Turkey Creek, Fayette Co, WV, at Hendricks Cem.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Emma O. McVey, James Harvey McVey, Grace Gertrude McVey, Zepha Taylor McVey, Walter Samuel McVey and John Aaron McVey5

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Sep 1908 He married Nora Griffith at Lawrence Co, OH, on 28 Sep 1908. James H. McVey, age 25 on 21 September 1908, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Fayette Co, WV, par. Augustus McVey & Mary Alderson, farmer; Nora Griffith, age 18 on 25 July 1908, single, b. Ashland, KY, res. Lawrence Co, OH, par. A. Griffith & Zelia Prater; md. by Harold Cooper.6 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD4C-2MD : accessed 7 June 2015), James H. Mcvey and Nora Griffith, 28 Sep 1908; citing Lawrence, Ohio, United States, reference p151 cn5263; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 317,724.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "Ohio, Marriages, 1800-1958," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XD6L-SJC : accessed 7 June 2015), James H. Mcvey and Nora Griffith, 28 Sep 1908; citing Lawrence Co., Ohio, reference 2:3Q0WKS7; FHL microfilm 317,724.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.
  8. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.

Grace Gertrude McVey1,2

F, #45954, b. 3 May 1887, d. Sep 1981
FatherAugustus McVey1 b. September 2, 1845, d. January 6, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Alderson1 b. November 7, 1849, d. April 2, 1929
Birth*3 May 1887 Grace was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 3 May 1887.3,1,4 
 She was the daughter of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson.1 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 Grace Gertrude McVey appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1910 Grace Gertrude McVey appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1910 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*30 Jan 1917 She married John Franklin Becher at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 30 Jan 1917. J.F. Becher, age 32, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Grace McVey, age 29, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by R.T. Brown at Charleston.4 
Residence*7 Jun 1940 Grace Gertrude McVey resided at East Bank, Kanawha Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1940.6 
Death*Sep 1981 Grace died in Sep 1981 at East Bank, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 94.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Emma O. McVey, James Harvey McVey, Grace Gertrude McVey, Zepha Taylor McVey, Walter Samuel McVey and John Aaron McVey5
26 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Grace Gertrude McVey and Zepha Taylor McVey5

Partners and Children

Marriage*30 Jan 1917 She married John Franklin Becher at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 30 Jan 1917. J.F. Becher, age 32, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Grace McVey, age 29, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by R.T. Brown at Charleston.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "LDS Historical," owner e-mail address, online at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, accessed June 2015.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.

Zepha Taylor McVey1,2

M, #45955, b. 30 Aug 1890, d. Apr 1972
FatherAugustus McVey2 b. September 2, 1845, d. January 6, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Alderson2 b. November 7, 1849, d. April 2, 1929
Birth*30 Aug 1890 Zepha was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Aug 1890.3,2,1 
 He was the son of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson.2 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 Zepha Taylor McVey appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1910 Zepha Taylor McVey appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1910 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*16 Sep 1914 He married Rebecca S. Ayers at Union, Monroe Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1914. Zepha Taylor McVey, age 24, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; Miss Rebecca S. Ayers, age 28, b. Monroe Co, res. Monroe Co; md by G.A. Wilson at Union.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Saw mill.4 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Zepha Taylor McVey appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
(informant) Death2 Apr 1929 Zepha was informant for the death of Mary Margaret Alderson at Eskdale, Kanawha Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1929.5 
(informant) Death9 Oct 1929 Zepha was informant for the death of Otie Joseph McVey at St Elizabeth Hosp, Covington, Kenton Co, KY, on 9 Oct 1929.6 
Residence*7 Jun 1940 Zepha Taylor McVey resided at East Bank, Kanawha Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1940.7 
Death*Apr 1972 Zepha died in Apr 1972 at York Springs, Adams Co, PA, at age 81.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Emma O. McVey, James Harvey McVey, Grace Gertrude McVey, Zepha Taylor McVey, Walter Samuel McVey and John Aaron McVey4
26 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Grace Gertrude McVey and Zepha Taylor McVey4
14 Jan 1920Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Zepha Taylor McVey, Emma O. McVey, Kenneth Martin, Virginia Martin and Helen Martin4

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Sep 1914 He married Rebecca S. Ayers at Union, Monroe Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1914. Zepha Taylor McVey, age 24, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; Miss Rebecca S. Ayers, age 28, b. Monroe Co, res. Monroe Co; md by G.A. Wilson at Union.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S2814] KY Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.

Walter Samuel McVey1,2

M, #45956, b. 20 Aug 1892, d. 16 Dec 1967
FatherAugustus McVey1 b. September 2, 1845, d. January 6, 1920
MotherMary Margaret Alderson1 b. November 7, 1849, d. April 2, 1929
Birth*20 Aug 1892 Walter was born at WV on 20 Aug 1892.2,1 
 He was the son of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson.1 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 Walter Samuel McVey appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*7 Jun 1940 Walter Samuel McVey resided at Scarbro, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1940.4 
ResidenceDec 1967 He resided at Carlisle, Fayette Co, WV, in Dec 1967.2 
Death*16 Dec 1967 Walter died on 16 Dec 1967 at Beckley Appalachian Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 75. Informant was Dainty McVey, Carlisle, WV.2 
Burial*19 Dec 1967 His body was interred on 19 Dec 1967 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Emma O. McVey, James Harvey McVey, Grace Gertrude McVey, Zepha Taylor McVey, Walter Samuel McVey and John Aaron McVey3

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.

Leonard Aubrey Minor1,2,3

M, #45957, b. 28 Jun 1876, d. 26 Jan 1952
Birth*28 Jun 1876 Leonard was born at Bedford Co, VA, on 28 Jun 1876.3,4,1 
Marriage*5 Jan 1898 He married Ada J. McVey at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1898. Leonard A. Minor, age 22, single, b. VA, res. Fayette, par. T.C. & Sallie V., miner; Ada J. McVey, age 19, single, b. MO, res. Fayette, par. Augustus & Mary M; md by J.J. Haynes.1 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Num Child*22 Jun 1900 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Census*22 Jun 1900 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Jun 1900.4 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1910 at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Num Child29 Apr 1910 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey had 6 children, with 6 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census29 Apr 1910 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Apr 1910.2 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census3 Jan 1920 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jan 1920.2 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Sun, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census14 Apr 1930 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey appeared on the census as head of household at Sun, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.2 
Census26 Apr 1940 Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1940.2 
Residence*7 Jun 1940 Leonard Aubrey Minor resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1940.5 
Marriage*18 Aug 1948 He married Dorothy Agnes Knox at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Aug 1948. Leonard A. Minor, age 73, widowed, b. Beadford Co, VA, res. Ansted, par. Thomas Co. & Sallie; miner; Dorothy A. Goode, age 65, widowed, b. Nicholas Co, res. Victor, par. n/a; md by Perry W. Rood at Fayetteville.1 
Death*26 Jan 1952 Leonard died on 26 Jan 1952 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, at age 75.3 
Burial*28 Jan 1952 His body was interred on 28 Jan 1952 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, at Westlake Cem.3,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor and Mary V. Minor4
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor2
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor2
14 Apr 1930Sun, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey and Emma Lee Minor2
26 Apr 1940Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Grace M. Minor and Jacqueline Jones2

Partners and Children

Marriage*5 Jan 1898 He married Ada J. McVey at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1898. Leonard A. Minor, age 22, single, b. VA, res. Fayette, par. T.C. & Sallie V., miner; Ada J. McVey, age 19, single, b. MO, res. Fayette, par. Augustus & Mary M; md by J.J. Haynes.1 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*18 Aug 1948 He married Dorothy Agnes Knox at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Aug 1948. Leonard A. Minor, age 73, widowed, b. Beadford Co, VA, res. Ansted, par. Thomas Co. & Sallie; miner; Dorothy A. Goode, age 65, widowed, b. Nicholas Co, res. Victor, par. n/a; md by Perry W. Rood at Fayetteville.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.

Curtis Aubrey Minor1,2

M, #45958, b. 20 Oct 1898, d. 19 Sep 1953
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*20 Oct 1898 Curtis was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Oct 1898.2,1,3 
 He was the son of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 Curtis Aubrey Minor appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Curtis Aubrey Minor appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: coal miner in Sep 1918 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV. Gauley Mountain Coal & Coke Co.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Curtis Aubrey Minor resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 He registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Fayette Co, WV. Named L.A. Minor, father, of Ansted, WV, as nearest relative.2 
Marriage*2 Jul 1919 He married Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Jodie, Nicholas Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1919. Curtis A. Minor, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Dexter P. Cunningham, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. n/a & Edna; md by Karl Scott at Jodie.3 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal company worker in Jan 1920 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV. Motor brakeman, coal mine.4 
Census*3 Jan 1920 Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jan 1920.4 
(informant) Death14 Oct 1929 Curtis was informant for the death of Freddie Neal Minor at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 14 Oct 1929.5 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1930 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV. Motorman, coal mine.4 
Census3 May 1930 Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham appeared on the census as head of household at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 May 1930.4 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1940 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV. Motorman, coal mine.4 
Census*6 May 1940 Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham appeared on the census as head of household at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 6 May 1940.4 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Curtis Aubrey Minor resided at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1952.6 
ResidenceSep 1953 He resided at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, in Sep 1953.5 
Death*19 Sep 1953 Curtis died on 19 Sep 1953 at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 54.5,7 
Burial*21 Sep 1953 His body was interred on 21 Sep 1953 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, at Westlake Cem.5,7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor and Mary V. Minor1
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor4
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham4
3 May 1930Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor and James Curtis Minor4
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor4

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Jul 1919 He married Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Jodie, Nicholas Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1919. Curtis A. Minor, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Dexter P. Cunningham, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. n/a & Edna; md by Karl Scott at Jodie.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Mary V. Minor1

F, #45959, b. 8 May 1900, d. 16 May 1988
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*8 May 1900 Mary was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1900.2,1,3 
 She was the daughter of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 Mary V. Minor appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Mary V. Minor appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Mary V. Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*24 Apr 1920 She married Robert S. McGraw at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1920. R.S. McGraw, age 22, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. I.A. & Bettie, miner; Mary V. Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada; md by P.E. Thornburg at Fayetteville.3 
Census*4 Apr 1930 Mary V. Minor and Robert S. McGraw appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930.4 
Census23 Apr 1940 Mary V. Minor and Robert S. McGraw appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1940.4 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Mary V. Minor resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1952.5 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 She resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1953.6 
Death*16 May 1988 Mary died on 16 May 1988 at Roanoke, VA, at age 88.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor and Mary V. Minor1
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor4
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor4
4 Apr 1930Ansted Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRobert S. McGraw, Mary V. Minor, Robert S. McGraw Jr, Margie McGraw, Betty J. McGraw, Minor McGraw, Maynard McGraw and Joyce K. McGraw4
23 Apr 1940Ansted, Fayette Co, WVRobert S. McGraw, Mary V. Minor, Robert S. McGraw Jr, Margie McGraw, Betty J. McGraw, Minor McGraw, Maynard McGraw, Joyce K. McGraw, Ginny Lee McGraw, Mary Lou McGraw and Carl McGraw4

Partners and Children

Marriage*24 Apr 1920 She married Robert S. McGraw at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1920. R.S. McGraw, age 22, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. I.A. & Bettie, miner; Mary V. Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada; md by P.E. Thornburg at Fayetteville.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  7. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Channing Leo Minor1,2

M, #45960, b. 6 Sep 1902, d. 18 Nov 1945
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*6 Sep 1902 Channing was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Sep 1902.2,3,1 
 He was the son of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Channing Leo Minor appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Channing Leo Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*23 Dec 1922 He married Viola Holley at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1922. Channing Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & A.J., miner; Viola Holley, age 20, single, b. VA, res. Ansted, par. Max & Lucy; md by J.E. Brown at Ansted.3 
Death*18 Nov 1945 Channing died on 18 Nov 1945 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 43.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor1
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 Dec 1922 He married Viola Holley at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1922. Channing Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & A.J., miner; Viola Holley, age 20, single, b. VA, res. Ansted, par. Max & Lucy; md by J.E. Brown at Ansted.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Theodore Thomas Minor1

M, #45961, b. circa 1905, d. 23 Jun 1972
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*circa 1905 Theodore was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1905.1,2 
 He was the son of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Theodore Thomas Minor appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Theodore Thomas Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Oct 1924 He married Beulah Dempsey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Oct 1924. Theodore Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Beulah Dempsey, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lucas, par. John & A.A; md by J.E. Brown at Ansted.2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Theodore Thomas Minor and Beulah Dempsey appeared on the census as head of household at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.1 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV. Motor runner, coal mine.1 
Census18 Apr 1940 Theodore Thomas Minor and Beulah Dempsey appeared on the census as head of household at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1940.1 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Theodore Thomas Minor resided at Victor, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1952.3 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 He resided at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH, on 19 Sep 1953.4 
Death*23 Jun 1972 Theodore died on 23 Jun 1972 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor1
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1
7 Apr 1930Elverton, Fayette Co, WVTheodore Thomas Minor, Beulah Dempsey, Henry Leonard Minor and Audrey Louise Minor1
18 Apr 1940Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WVTheodore Thomas Minor, Beulah Dempsey, Henry Leonard Minor, Audrey Louise Minor, Calvin Minor, Wilma Minor, Elbert Minor and Donald Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Oct 1924 He married Beulah Dempsey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Oct 1924. Theodore Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Beulah Dempsey, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lucas, par. John & A.A; md by J.E. Brown at Ansted.2 
Children
  • Henry Leonard Minor1
  • Audrey Louise Minor1
  • Calvin Minor1
  • Wilma Minor1
  • Elbert Minor1
  • Donald Minor1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Gladys E. Minor1

F, #45962, b. circa 1907
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*circa 1907 Gladys was born at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1907.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Gladys E. Minor appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Gladys E. Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*28 Jun 1929 She married Leslie Rogers at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1929. Leslie Rogers, age 29, single, b. Turkey Knob, res. Ansted, par. Geo & Roxie, athletic club; Gladys Minor, age 22, single, b. Mt Hope, res. Sun, par. Leonard & Ada; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.2 
(informant) Death26 Jan 1952 Gladys was informant for the death of Leonard Aubrey Minor at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1952.3 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Gladys E. Minor resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1952.4 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 She resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1953.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor1
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Jun 1929 She married Leslie Rogers at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1929. Leslie Rogers, age 29, single, b. Turkey Knob, res. Ansted, par. Geo & Roxie, athletic club; Gladys Minor, age 22, single, b. Mt Hope, res. Sun, par. Leonard & Ada; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.

Grace M. Minor1

F, #45963, b. circa 1909
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*circa 1909 Grace was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1909.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1910 Grace M. Minor appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Grace M. Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 May 1925 She married Edgar Jones at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1925. Edgar Jones, age 23, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Harvey, par. Robert & Emma, miner; Grace Minor, age 17, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada; md by Clarence Shirley Donnelly.2 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1940 Grace M. Minor appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1940 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(informant) Death7 Jun 1940 Grace was informant for the death of Ada J. McVey at Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1940.3,4 
Marriage* Grace M. Minor married (?) Brown.5 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Grace M. Minor resided at Washington, DC, on 26 Jan 1952.6 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 She resided at Washington, DC, on 19 Sep 1953.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Curtis Aubrey Minor, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor and Grace M. Minor1
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1
26 Apr 1940Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Grace M. Minor and Jacqueline Jones1

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 May 1925 She married Edgar Jones at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1925. Edgar Jones, age 23, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Harvey, par. Robert & Emma, miner; Grace Minor, age 17, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada; md by Clarence Shirley Donnelly.2 
Child
  • Jacqueline Jones1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Grace M. Minor married (?) Brown.5 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Ada Minor, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 8 June 1940, p. 3.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.

Harry Martin1

M, #45964, b. circa 1877
Birth*circa 1877 Harry Martin was born circa 1877 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*21 Jun 1903 He married Emma O. McVey at Gauley Junction, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1903. Harry Martin, age 26, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. n/a, engineer; Emma O. McVey, age 28, single, b. VA [sic: MO], res. Fayette Co, par. Augustus & Mary; md by I.E. Clement at Gauley Junction.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

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

Kenneth Martin1

M, #45965, b. circa 1906
FatherHarry Martin1 b. circa 1877
MotherEmma O. McVey1 b. January 15, 1876, d. January 18, 1935
Birth*circa 1906 Kenneth Martin was born circa 1906 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Harry Martin and Emma O. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Kenneth Martin appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Jan 1920Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Zepha Taylor McVey, Emma O. McVey, Kenneth Martin, Virginia Martin and Helen Martin1

Citations

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

Virginia Martin1

F, #45966, b. circa 1908
FatherHarry Martin1 b. circa 1877
MotherEmma O. McVey1 b. January 15, 1876, d. January 18, 1935
Birth*circa 1908 Virginia Martin was born circa 1908 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Harry Martin and Emma O. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Virginia Martin appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Jan 1920Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Zepha Taylor McVey, Emma O. McVey, Kenneth Martin, Virginia Martin and Helen Martin1

Citations

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

Helen Martin1

F, #45967, b. circa 1909
FatherHarry Martin1 b. circa 1877
MotherEmma O. McVey1 b. January 15, 1876, d. January 18, 1935
Birth*circa 1909 Helen Martin was born circa 1909 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Harry Martin and Emma O. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Helen Martin appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Augustus McVey and Mary Margaret Alderson at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Jan 1920Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVAugustus McVey, Mary Margaret Alderson, Zepha Taylor McVey, Emma O. McVey, Kenneth Martin, Virginia Martin and Helen Martin1

Citations

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

Rebecca S. Ayers1

F, #45968, b. circa 1886, d. before 1920
Birth*circa 1886 Rebecca S. Ayers was born circa 1886 at Monroe Co, WV.1 
Marriage*16 Sep 1914 She married Zepha Taylor McVey at Union, Monroe Co, WV, on 16 Sep 1914. Zepha Taylor McVey, age 24, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co; Miss Rebecca S. Ayers, age 28, b. Monroe Co, res. Monroe Co; md by G.A. Wilson at Union.1 
Death*before 1920 Rebecca died before 1920. Husband Zepha was listed as widowed in 1920 census.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Sallie M. Minor1

F, #45969, b. 8 Nov 1913, d. 8 Dec 2003
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*8 Nov 1913 Sallie was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Nov 1913.2,1,3 
 She was the daughter of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Sallie M. Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*16 Nov 1929 She married Carl Smith at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1929. Carl Smith, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lochgelly, par. E.O. & Bertha, miner; Sallie Minor, age 16, single, b. Ansted, res. Sun, par. L.A. & Ava; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.3 
Marriage* Sallie M. Minor married (?) Cordell.4 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Sallie M. Minor resided at San Leandro, Alameda Co, CA, on 26 Jan 1952.5 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 She resided at San Leandro, Alameda Co, CA, on 19 Sep 1953.4 
Death*8 Dec 2003 Sallie died on 8 Dec 2003 at Danville, Contra Costa Co, CA, at age 90.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Nov 1929 She married Carl Smith at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1929. Carl Smith, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lochgelly, par. E.O. & Bertha, miner; Sallie Minor, age 16, single, b. Ansted, res. Sun, par. L.A. & Ava; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.3 

Partners and Children

Marriage* Sallie M. Minor married (?) Cordell.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.

Emma Lee Minor1,2

F, #45970, b. 8 Aug 1915, d. 24 Apr 1997
FatherLeonard Aubrey Minor1 b. June 28, 1876, d. January 26, 1952
MotherAda J. McVey1 b. June 22, 1878, d. June 7, 1940
Birth*8 Aug 1915 Emma was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1915.2,3,1 
 She was the daughter of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Emma Lee Minor appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 Apr 1930 Emma Lee Minor appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 in the household of Leonard Aubrey Minor and Ada J. McVey at Sun, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*25 Nov 1937 She married Bayard Bevis Godby at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Nov 1937. Bayard Bevis Godby, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Webster Springs, Webster Co; Emma Minor, age 21, b. WV, res. Elkins, Randolph Co; md by Locke White at Montgomery.4 
Residence26 Jan 1952 Emma Lee Minor resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1952.5 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 She resided at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1953.6 
Death*24 Apr 1997 Emma died on 24 Apr 1997 at Los Angeles Co, CA, at age 81.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey, Mary V. Minor, Channing Leo Minor, Theodore Thomas Minor, Gladys E. Minor, Grace M. Minor, Sallie M. Minor and Emma Lee Minor1
14 Apr 1930Sun, Fayette Co, WVLeonard Aubrey Minor, Ada J. McVey and Emma Lee Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*25 Nov 1937 She married Bayard Bevis Godby at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Nov 1937. Bayard Bevis Godby, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Webster Springs, Webster Co; Emma Minor, age 21, b. WV, res. Elkins, Randolph Co; md by Locke White at Montgomery.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Randolph Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Aubrey Minor, Beckley (WV) Sunday Register, Sunday, 27 January 1952.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.

Edgar Jones1

M, #45971, b. circa 1902
Birth*circa 1902 Edgar Jones was born circa 1902 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 May 1925 He married Grace M. Minor at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1925. Edgar Jones, age 23, single, b. Glen Jean, res. Harvey, par. Robert & Emma, miner; Grace Minor, age 17, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada; md by Clarence Shirley Donnelly.1 

Partners and Children

Child
  • Jacqueline Jones2

Citations

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

Dexter Pearl Cunningham1,2

F, #45973, b. 10 Jun 1903, d. 23 Jun 1986
Birth*10 Jun 1903 Dexter was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jun 1903.3,4,1 
Marriage*2 Jul 1919 She married Curtis Aubrey Minor at Jodie, Nicholas Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1919. Curtis A. Minor, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Dexter P. Cunningham, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. n/a & Edna; md by Karl Scott at Jodie.1 
Census*3 Jan 1920 Dexter Pearl Cunningham and Curtis Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jan 1920.4 
Census3 May 1930 Dexter Pearl Cunningham and Curtis Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 3 May 1930.4 
Census6 May 1940 Dexter Pearl Cunningham and Curtis Aubrey Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 6 May 1940.4 
(informant) Death19 Sep 1953 Dexter was informant for the death of Curtis Aubrey Minor at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1953.5,6 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 Dexter Pearl Cunningham resided at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1953.6 
Death*23 Jun 1986 Dexter died on 23 Jun 1986 at Leslie, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 83.3,7 
Burial* Her body was interred at Clintonville, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Wallace Memorial Cem.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham4
3 May 1930Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor and James Curtis Minor4
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor4

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Jul 1919 She married Curtis Aubrey Minor at Jodie, Nicholas Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1919. Curtis A. Minor, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Dexter P. Cunningham, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Ansted, par. n/a & Edna; md by Karl Scott at Jodie.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  7. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Robert Roland Minor1,2

M, #45974, b. 25 Jun 1920, d. 6 Nov 1986
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*25 Jun 1920 Robert was born at Gallagher, Kanawha Co, WV, on 25 Jun 1920.2,1 
 He was the son of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 
(Witness) Census3 May 1930 Robert Roland Minor appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: coal miner in May 1940 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 Robert Roland Minor appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Mlt induction*19 Feb 1942 He was inducted into the military at Fort Thomas, Campbell Co, KY, on 19 Feb 1942. Army.3,4 
Marriage*5 Jun 1944 He married Helen Maxine Withrow at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1944. Robert Roland Minor, age 24, single, b. 25 June 1920, Gallagher, Kanawha Co, WV, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis & Dexter Minor; Helen Maxine Withrow, age 19, b. 14 June 1924, Widen, Clay Co, WV, res. McRoss, par. John & Anna Withrow; md by J.E. Brown at Quinwood.2 
Mlt discharge*10 Aug 1945 He was released from active duty on 10 Aug 1945. Army.3 
(Witness) Residence19 Sep 1953 Robert Roland Minor lived with Dexter Pearl Cunningham on 19 Sep 1953 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV.5 
Death*6 Nov 1986 Robert died on 6 Nov 1986 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co, MI, at age 66.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 May 1930Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor and James Curtis Minor1
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*5 Jun 1944 He married Helen Maxine Withrow at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1944. Robert Roland Minor, age 24, single, b. 25 June 1920, Gallagher, Kanawha Co, WV, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis & Dexter Minor; Helen Maxine Withrow, age 19, b. 14 June 1924, Widen, Clay Co, WV, res. McRoss, par. John & Anna Withrow; md by J.E. Brown at Quinwood.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  3. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  6. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1998.

Pearl May Minor1,2

F, #45975, b. 15 May 1922
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*15 May 1922 Pearl was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 May 1922.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 
(Witness) Census3 May 1930 Pearl May Minor appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 Pearl May Minor appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Marriage*26 Dec 1940 She married Arlie Edgar Persinger at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1940. Arlie Edgar Persinger, age 22, single, b. 5 April 1918, Canvass, Nicholas Co, res. Bellburn, par. D.B. & Hattie M. Persinger; Pearl May Minor, age 18, single, b. 15 May 1922, Ansted, Fayette Co, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis A. & Dexter Pearl Minor; md by S.J. Campbell at Quinwood.2 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 Pearl May Minor resided at Canvas, Nicholas Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1953.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 May 1930Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor and James Curtis Minor1
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.

William Leonard Minor1,2

M, #45976, b. 16 Dec 1923, d. 13 Aug 1996
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*16 Dec 1923 William was born at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Dec 1923.2,1 
 He was the son of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 
(Witness) Census3 May 1930 William Leonard Minor appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 William Leonard Minor appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Marriage*15 May 1946 He married Janet Lee McClung at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 15 May 1946. William Lenard Minor, age 22, single, b. 16 Dec 1923, Ansted, Fayette Co, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis & Dexter Pearl Minor; Janet Lee McClung, age 16, single, b. 17 April 1930, Edmond, Fayette Co, res. Quinwood, par. Charles L. & Virginia M. McClung; md by J.E. Brown at my home in East Rainelle.2 
(Witness) Residence19 Sep 1953 William Leonard Minor lived with Dexter Pearl Cunningham on 19 Sep 1953 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV.3 
Death*13 Aug 1996 William died on 13 Aug 1996 at Wyandot Mem Hosp, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co, OH, at age 72.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 May 1930Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor and James Curtis Minor1
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor1

Partners and Children

Marriage*15 May 1946 He married Janet Lee McClung at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 15 May 1946. William Lenard Minor, age 22, single, b. 16 Dec 1923, Ansted, Fayette Co, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis & Dexter Pearl Minor; Janet Lee McClung, age 16, single, b. 17 April 1930, Edmond, Fayette Co, res. Quinwood, par. Charles L. & Virginia M. McClung; md by J.E. Brown at my home in East Rainelle.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Leslie Rogers1

M, #45977, b. circa 1900
Birth*circa 1900 Leslie Rogers was born circa 1900 at Turkey Knob, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*28 Jun 1929 He married Gladys E. Minor at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1929. Leslie Rogers, age 29, single, b. Turkey Knob, res. Ansted, par. Geo & Roxie, athletic club; Gladys Minor, age 22, single, b. Mt Hope, res. Sun, par. Leonard & Ada; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Lenora Jane Minor1,2

F, #45979, b. 27 Jan 1932, d. 4 Apr 1991
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*27 Jan 1932 Lenora was born at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1932.3,2,1 
 She was the daughter of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 Lenora Jane Minor appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Marriage*21 May 1949 She married John Clyne Young at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 21 May 1949. John Clyne Young, age 25, divorced, b. 14 July 1923, Piney Poca, Raleigh Co, res. Beckley, par. Frank & Annie Young; Lenora Jane Minor, age 17, b. 27 Jan 1932, Bellburn, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis & Dexter Minor; md by T.H. Fitzgerald at Beckley.3 
Residence*19 Sep 1953 Lenora Jane Minor resided at Detroit, Wayne Co, MI, on 19 Sep 1953.4 
Death*4 Apr 1991 Lenora died on 4 Apr 1991 at Leslie, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 59.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Jack Willie Minor1,2

M, #45981, b. 24 Mar 1936, d. 7 Jan 1992
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*24 Mar 1936 Jack was born at Greenbrier Co, WV, on 24 Mar 1936.3,2,1 
 He was the son of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 Jack Willie Minor appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Residence19 Sep 1953 Jack Willie Minor lived with Dexter Pearl Cunningham on 19 Sep 1953 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV.4 
Death*7 Jan 1992 Jack died on 7 Jan 1992 at age 55.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.

Joseph Willis Minor1,2

M, #45982, b. 24 Mar 1936, d. 11 Feb 2009
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor2 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham2 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*24 Mar 1936 Joseph was born at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 24 Mar 1936.3,4,1,2 
 He was the son of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.2 
(Witness) Census6 May 1940 Joseph Willis Minor appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 in the household of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Residence19 Sep 1953 Joseph Willis Minor lived with Dexter Pearl Cunningham on 19 Sep 1953 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV.5 
Marriage*10 Sep 1955 He married Wretha Sue Mutter at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 10 Sep 1955. Joseph Willis Minor, age 19, single, b. 24 March 1936, Bellburn, res. Crichton, par. Curtis Minor (dec'd) & Dexter Minor; Wretha Sue Mutter, age 16, b. 20 Dec 1938, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, res. Charmco, par. Spencer & Dorothy Mutter; md by Joe E. Brown at East Rainelle.4 
Death*11 Feb 2009 Joseph died on 11 Feb 2009 at Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co, MD, at age 72.
MINOR JOSEPH W. MINOR, SR. On Wednesday, February 11, 2009 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Delores Minor; father of Pamela Sumner, Joseph Minor, Jr., Beth Phillips, Paula Phillips, Susan Carroll, Burl Zirkle, Lisa Johnson and the late James Lee Minor; brother of Pearl Persinger, James Minor, Aubrey Minor, Anise Skaggs, Frank Minor, Bonnie Ford, Ada Childers. He was predeceased by his brothers Bob, Bill, Edward and Freddie; and sisters Lenore and Merle; as well as his twin brother Jack. Mr. Minor is also survived by his 20 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Friends will be received at PUMPHREY'S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 West Montgomery Avenue (Rte. 28, exit 6-A just off I-270), Rockville, MD on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Interment private. Please view and sign family guestbook at: www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com.3,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 May 1940Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WVCurtis Aubrey Minor, Dexter Pearl Cunningham, Robert Roland Minor, Pearl May Minor, William Leonard Minor, Edna Merle Minor, James Curtis Minor, Lenora Jane Minor, Aubrey Lee Minor, Jack Willie Minor, Joseph Willis Minor, Franklin D. Minor and Anice Louise Minor2

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Joseph W. Minor Sr, Washington (DC) Post, Saturday, 14 February 2009, online at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/…, accessed June 2015.

Freddie Neal Minor1

M, #45987, b. 13 Oct 1929, d. 14 Oct 1929
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*13 Oct 1929 Freddie Neal Minor was born on 13 Oct 1929 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Burial*14 Oct 1929 His body was interred on 14 Oct 1929 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*14 Oct 1929 Freddie died on 14 Oct 1929 at Bellburn, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 

Citations

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

Bruce Edward Minor1

M, #45988, b. 26 May 1946, d. 29 Nov 1996
FatherCurtis Aubrey Minor1 b. October 20, 1898, d. September 19, 1953
MotherDexter Pearl Cunningham1 b. June 10, 1903, d. June 23, 1986
Birth*26 May 1946 Bruce was born at Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 May 1946.1,2 
 He was the son of Curtis Aubrey Minor and Dexter Pearl Cunningham.1 
(Witness) Residence19 Sep 1953 Bruce Edward Minor lived with Dexter Pearl Cunningham on 19 Sep 1953 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV.3 
Death*29 Nov 1996 Bruce died on 29 Nov 1996 at Howell, Livingston Co, MI, at age 50.2 

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1998.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Curtis A. Minor, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 20 September 1953, p. 20.

Arlie Edgar Persinger1

M, #45989, b. 5 Apr 1918
Birth*5 Apr 1918 Arlie Edgar Persinger was born on 5 Apr 1918 at Canvas, Nicholas Co, WV.1 
Marriage*26 Dec 1940 He married Pearl May Minor at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1940. Arlie Edgar Persinger, age 22, single, b. 5 April 1918, Canvass, Nicholas Co, res. Bellburn, par. D.B. & Hattie M. Persinger; Pearl May Minor, age 18, single, b. 15 May 1922, Ansted, Fayette Co, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis A. & Dexter Pearl Minor; md by S.J. Campbell at Quinwood.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

John Clyne Young1

M, #45992, b. 14 Jul 1923
Birth*14 Jul 1923 John Clyne Young was born on 14 Jul 1923 at Piney Poca, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*21 May 1949 He married Lenora Jane Minor at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 21 May 1949. John Clyne Young, age 25, divorced, b. 14 July 1923, Piney Poca, Raleigh Co, res. Beckley, par. Frank & Annie Young; Lenora Jane Minor, age 17, b. 27 Jan 1932, Bellburn, res. Bellburn, par. Curtis & Dexter Minor; md by T.H. Fitzgerald at Beckley.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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

Viola Holley1

F, #45997, b. circa 1902
Birth*circa 1902 Viola Holley was born circa 1902 at VA.1 
Marriage*23 Dec 1922 She married Channing Leo Minor at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Dec 1922. Channing Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & A.J., miner; Viola Holley, age 20, single, b. VA, res. Ansted, par. Max & Lucy; md by J.E. Brown at Ansted.1 
(informant) Death18 Nov 1945 Viola was informant for the death of Channing Leo Minor at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Nov 1945.2 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.

Robert S. McGraw1,2

M, #45998, b. circa 1898
Birth*circa 1898 Robert S. McGraw was born circa 1898 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*24 Apr 1920 He married Mary V. Minor at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1920. R.S. McGraw, age 22, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. I.A. & Bettie, miner; Mary V. Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada; md by P.E. Thornburg at Fayetteville.1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: mechanic in Apr 1930 at Ansted Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Automobile.2 
Census*4 Apr 1930 Robert S. McGraw and Mary V. Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1930.2 
EmploymentApr 1940 Robert's occupation: Filling station attendant at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1940.2 
Census23 Apr 1940 He and Mary V. Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1940.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Apr 1930Ansted Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVRobert S. McGraw, Mary V. Minor, Robert S. McGraw Jr, Margie McGraw, Betty J. McGraw, Minor McGraw, Maynard McGraw and Joyce K. McGraw2
23 Apr 1940Ansted, Fayette Co, WVRobert S. McGraw, Mary V. Minor, Robert S. McGraw Jr, Margie McGraw, Betty J. McGraw, Minor McGraw, Maynard McGraw, Joyce K. McGraw, Ginny Lee McGraw, Mary Lou McGraw and Carl McGraw2

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

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

Beulah Dempsey1

F, #45999, b. 5 Jun 1906, d. 11 Dec 1973
Birth*5 Jun 1906 Beulah was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1906.2,1 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 She appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of John H. Dempsey and Amanda Ann McClung at Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*4 Oct 1924 She married Theodore Thomas Minor at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Oct 1924. Theodore Minor, age 21, single, b. Ansted, res. Ansted, par. L.A. & Ada, miner; Beulah Dempsey, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lucas, par. John & A.A; md by J.E. Brown at Ansted.1 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Beulah Dempsey and Theodore Thomas Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.3 
Census18 Apr 1940 Beulah Dempsey and Theodore Thomas Minor appeared on the census as head of household at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1940.3 
Death*11 Dec 1973 Beulah died on 11 Dec 1973 at Cuyahoga Co, OH, at age 67.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Jan 1920Ramsey Pct, Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn H. Dempsey, Amanda Ann McClung, Henderson F. Dempsey, Walter A. Dempsey and Beulah Dempsey3
7 Apr 1930Elverton, Fayette Co, WVTheodore Thomas Minor, Beulah Dempsey, Henry Leonard Minor and Audrey Louise Minor3
18 Apr 1940Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WVTheodore Thomas Minor, Beulah Dempsey, Henry Leonard Minor, Audrey Louise Minor, Calvin Minor, Wilma Minor, Elbert Minor and Donald Minor3

Partners and Children

Children
  • Henry Leonard Minor3
  • Audrey Louise Minor3
  • Calvin Minor3
  • Wilma Minor3
  • Elbert Minor3
  • Donald Minor3

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  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, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Carl Smith1

M, #46000, b. circa 1908
Birth*circa 1908 Carl Smith was born circa 1908 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*16 Nov 1929 He married Sallie M. Minor at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1929. Carl Smith, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Lochgelly, par. E.O. & Bertha, miner; Sallie Minor, age 16, single, b. Ansted, res. Sun, par. L.A. & Ava; md by C.S. Donnelly at Oak Hill.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

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