Icie M. Halstead1

F, #1566, b. 16 Oct 1881, d. 19 Jan 1971
FatherGeorge Alderson Halstead1 b. Dec 1845
MotherMary E. Bennett1 b. circa 1850
Birth*16 Oct 1881 Icie M. Halstead was born on 16 Oct 1881 at WV.2,1 
 She was the daughter of George Alderson Halstead and Mary E. Bennett.1 
(Witness) Census2 Jun 1900 Icie M. Halstead appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1900 in the household of Benjamin Dickinson C. Halstead and Sarah E. "Lizzie" Morrison at Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.1 
Marriage*28 Oct 1908 She married Buster McClung at Nicholas Co, WV, on 28 Oct 1908.3 
(Witness) Census25 Apr 1910 Icie M. Halstead appeared on the census of 25 Apr 1910 in the household of Benjamin Dickinson C. Halstead and Sarah E. "Lizzie" Morrison at Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.4 
Residence12 Sep 1918 Buster McClung and Icie M. Halstead resided at Mt Lookout, Nicholas Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.5 
Census*9 Jan 1920 She and Buster McClung appeared on the census as head of household at Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WV, on 9 Jan 1920.4 
Marriage*1 Mar 1925 Icie M. Halstead married John Lewis Evans, son of Elkanah Evans and Manerva Catherine Deitz, on 1 Mar 1925 at Nicholas Co, WV.6 
Census*12 Apr 1930 Icie M. Halstead and John Lewis Evans appeared on the census as head of household at Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household were "Thoes O.?" McClung, age 18, female, b. WV, single, step-daughter; Thelma A. McClung, age 14, b. WV, single, step-daughter; and Carl McClung, age 11, b. WV, step-son.4 
Death*19 Jan 1971 Icie M. Halstead died on 19 Jan 1971 at Mt Lookout, Nicholas Co, WV, at age 89..2,6 
Burial* She was buried at Mt Pleasant Cem, Mt Lookout, Nicholas Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jun 1900Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WVBenjamin Dickinson C. Halstead, Sarah E. "Lizzie" Morrison, George Alderson Halstead, Graefe Halstead, Icie M. Halstead, John Halstead and Pinkie Halstead1
25 Apr 1910Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WVBenjamin Dickinson C. Halstead, Sarah E. "Lizzie" Morrison, Buster McClung, Icie M. Halstead and Clyde G. McClung4
9 Jan 1920Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WVBuster McClung, Icie M. Halstead, Clyde G. McClung, Thais McClung, Thelma McClung and Carl McClung4
12 Apr 1930Wilderness Dist, Nicholas Co, WVJohn Lewis Evans and Icie M. Halstead4

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Oct 1908 She married Buster McClung at Nicholas Co, WV, on 28 Oct 1908.3 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*1 Mar 1925 Icie M. Halstead married John Lewis Evans, son of Elkanah Evans and Manerva Catherine Deitz, on 1 Mar 1925 at Nicholas Co, WV.6 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S45] Helen Stinson, Nicholas Co. WV Cemeteries, 1983, p. 171.
  3. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~azopp/data/fam/…, accessed May 2007.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~azopp/data/fam/…, accessed May 2007.

Oswald 'Ike' Keaton

M, #1577, b. 16 Jan 1903, d. 22 Nov 1986
Oswald 'Ike' Keaton
FatherHugh Keaton
MotherLouie Creasie Via
Birth*16 Jan 1903 Oswald was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1903.1 
 He was the son of Hugh Keaton and Louie Creasie Via
Marriage*25 Sep 1933 He married Berma Faye Honaker at Summers Co, WV, on 25 Sep 1933. Oswald Keaton, age 31, divorced, b. Summres Co, res. Hinton; Berma F. Honaker, age 26, single, b. Summers Co, res. Sandstone; md by W.H. Anderson.2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: manager in Apr 1940 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV. Dry cleaning.3 
Census*3 Apr 1940 Oswald 'Ike' Keaton and Berma Faye Honaker appeared on the census as head of household at 700 Ballengee St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1940.3 
Residence*26 Jun 1976 Oswald 'Ike' Keaton resided at 207 2nd Ave, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1976.4 
Marriage He married Lena Angeline Honaker
Residence8 Feb 1983 Oswald 'Ike' Keaton resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Feb 1983.5 
ResidenceNov 1986 He resided at 207 2nd Ave, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, in Nov 1986.1 
Death*22 Nov 1986 Oswald died on 22 Nov 1986 at Summers County Hosp, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 83.1 
Burial*24 Nov 1986 His body was interred on 24 Nov 1986 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at Richmond Cemetery.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Apr 1940700 Ballengee St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVOswald 'Ike' Keaton, Berma Faye Honaker, Ronald L. Keaton and Emily Dale Keaton3

Partners and Children

Marriage*25 Sep 1933 He married Berma Faye Honaker at Summers Co, WV, on 25 Sep 1933. Oswald Keaton, age 31, divorced, b. Summres Co, res. Hinton; Berma F. Honaker, age 26, single, b. Summers Co, res. Sandstone; md by W.H. Anderson.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, O. Ike Keaton, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 25 November 1986.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Berma Keaton, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 27 June 1976.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Admiral Dewey Keaton, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Feb 1983, via Gaye Whitehead.

Emily Dale Keaton1

F, #1579, b. 27 Aug 1938, d. 24 Dec 2017
FatherOswald 'Ike' Keaton b. 16 Jan 1903, d. 22 Nov 1986
MotherBerma Faye Honaker b. 20 Jan 1907, d. 26 Jun 1976
Birth*27 Aug 1938 Emily was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Aug 1938.2,3,1 
 She was the daughter of Oswald 'Ike' Keaton and Berma Faye Honaker
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1940 Emily Dale Keaton appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1940 in the household of Oswald 'Ike' Keaton and Berma Faye Honaker at 700 Ballengee St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*1 Jun 1957 She married Charles Scott Briers at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Jun 1957.
Chas. Scott Briers, age 21, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; Emily Dale Keaton, age 18, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 
Residence26 Jun 1976 Emily Dale Keaton resided at Bellepoint, Summers Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1976.4 
Residence22 Nov 1986 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 22 Nov 1986.5 
Residence*13 Apr 1991 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 13 Apr 1991.6 
Residence30 Jul 1992 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Jul 1992.7 
Death*24 Dec 2017 Emily died on 24 Dec 2017 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 79.
Emily Dale Keaton Briers passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 24, 2017 following a long illness.
Born August 27, 1938 in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late Berma “Bunch” Honaker Keaton and O. Ike Keaton.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Ronald L. Keaton, sister-in-law Rita Richey Keaton, and infant grandson Christopher N. Briers.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years Charles “Scott” Briers, Jr. and their three children, Greg Briers and wife Kelly of Huntington, Jeff Briers and wife Carolyn of Crystal River, FL, and daughter Susan Briers Boland and husband Mitchell of Shady Spring. Also left to cherish her memory are her nine beloved grandchildren, Grant and Delaney Briers, Sam Walters and Heather Shannon, Amy and Aaron Briers, Casey Boland and wife Shanda, Elyse and Allyson Boland; her four sweet great grandchildren, Sarah and Aiden Walters, Ava Briers, and Addilynd Boland; and her special niece and nephew, Karen Lind and Ron Keaton, Jr.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church and a current member of Miller Memorial Methodist. Emily graduated from Hinton High School in 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Summers County. She was active in her church and involved in numerous civic and community organizations. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was an avid collector of Hallmark ornaments.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December the 30th at Miller Memorial Methodist in Bellpoint with the Reverend Betty Shields officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at noon with the service starting at 2PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Miller Memorial Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Apr 1940700 Ballengee St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVOswald 'Ike' Keaton, Berma Faye Honaker, Ronald L. Keaton and Emily Dale Keaton3

Partners and Children

Marriage*1 Jun 1957 She married Charles Scott Briers at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Jun 1957.
Chas. Scott Briers, age 21, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; Emily Dale Keaton, age 18, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Emily Dale Keaton Briers, Hinton (WV) Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, online at http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/obituaries/…, accessed January 2018.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Berma Keaton, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 27 June 1976.
  5. [S237] Obituary, O. Ike Keaton, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 25 November 1986.
  6. [S237] Obituary, James Lee Davis, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 16 April 1991.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Lena D. Keaton, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 4 August 1992.

Ronald L. Keaton

M, #1580, b. 1934, d. 11 May 2015
FatherOswald 'Ike' Keaton b. 16 Jan 1903, d. 22 Nov 1986
MotherBerma Faye Honaker b. 20 Jan 1907, d. 26 Jun 1976
Birth*1934 Ronald was born at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, in 1934.1,2 
 He was the son of Oswald 'Ike' Keaton and Berma Faye Honaker
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1940 Ronald L. Keaton appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1940 in the household of Oswald 'Ike' Keaton and Berma Faye Honaker at 700 Ballengee St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*30 Jan 1956 He married Rita Jean Richey at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, on 30 Jan 1956.
Ronald L. Keaton, age 21, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Miss Rita J. Richey, age 21, b. Washington Co, PA, res. Cabell Co, WV; md by A.R. Mansberger at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV.3 
Residence26 Jun 1976 Ronald L. Keaton resided at Fairfax, Fairfax Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1976.4 
Residence22 Nov 1986 He resided at Fairfax, Fairfax Co, VA, on 22 Nov 1986.5 
Residence*13 Apr 1991 He resided at Fairfax, Fairfax Co, VA, on 13 Apr 1991.6 
Residence30 Jul 1992 He resided at Alexandria, VA, on 30 Jul 1992.7 
Death*11 May 2015 Ronald died on 11 May 2015 at Longview, Cowlitz Co, WA.
Passed away May 11, 2015 in a memory care community in Longview, WA. He suffered from Alzheimer's disease and a broken hip last February. His beloved wife of fifty-one years, Rita, died in 2007. He is survived by his children Karen Lind (David) of Woodbridge, VA and Ronald Keaton, Jr. (Lori) of Silver Lake, WA, grandchildren Michael Lind (Danielle), Emily Cline (David) and Katie Keaton and great-grandchildren Carter and Delilah. Also surviving are his sister Emily Briers and her husband Scott of Hinton, WV and brothers-in-law Robert Watts of Fort Pierce, FL and William Richey of Los Angeles, CA.
Born to Oswald Ike and Berma Faye Honaker Keaton in 1934 he was raised in Hinton, WV. He graduated from Marshall College in Huntington, WV in 1956 with a degree in Business Administration then returned to Hinton to work in the family business, Keaton's Cleaners and Laundry. With his wife and children he moved to Huntington, WV where he worked for the American Heart Association, then to Northern Virginia in the early 1960's. He worked as an accountant for numerous businesses and taught at Edison High School. He volunteered as a coach for several of his son's youth sports teams. He resided in Fairfax until 2013 when he went to live at his son's home in Silver Lake.
In accordance with his wishes no funeral is planned. If desired memorial donations may be made in his name at www.spcanova.org. The site asks that the donor name someone to notify - please use: Karen Lind, 1421 E Street, Woodbridge, VA 22191.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Apr 1940700 Ballengee St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVOswald 'Ike' Keaton, Berma Faye Honaker, Ronald L. Keaton and Emily Dale Keaton2

Partners and Children

Marriage*30 Jan 1956 He married Rita Jean Richey at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, on 30 Jan 1956.
Ronald L. Keaton, age 21, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Miss Rita J. Richey, age 21, b. Washington Co, PA, res. Cabell Co, WV; md by A.R. Mansberger at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV.3 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Ronald L. Keaton Sr, Washington (DC) Post, Wednesday, 20 May 2015, online at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/WashingtonPost/…, accessed January 2018.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Cabell Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Berma Keaton, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 27 June 1976.
  5. [S237] Obituary, O. Ike Keaton, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 25 November 1986.
  6. [S237] Obituary, James Lee Davis, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 16 April 1991.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Lena D. Keaton, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 4 August 1992.

Elihu Aaron Burdette

M, #1590, b. 19 May 1880, d. 13 Mar 1939
FatherGiles M. Burdette b. Jan 1843, d. 5 Apr 1920
MotherMargaret A. Mays b. May 1850, d. 8 Feb 1907
Birth*19 May 1880 Elihu was born at Summers Co, WV, on 19 May 1880. 1910 census age 28; 1900 census age 18; 1930 census age 52.1 
 He was the son of Giles M. Burdette and Margaret A. Mays
Birth2Mar 1882 Elihu Aaron Burdette was birth2 in Mar 1882 at WV.2 
(Witness) Census22 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1900 in the household of Giles M. Burdette and Margaret A. Mays at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*circa 1906 He married Rachel Roxanna Richmond circa 1906.3,4 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Census5 May 1910 Elihu Aaron Burdette and Rachel Roxanna Richmond appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 5 May 1910.3 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV. Section laborer, steam railroad.3 
Census*8 Jan 1920 Elihu Aaron Burdette and Rachel Roxanna Richmond appeared on the census as head of household at Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 8 Jan 1920. Also enumerated in this household was Virginia Gwinn, niece, age 2 2/12, b. Wv, par. b. WV.3 
Residence*5 Apr 1920 Elihu Aaron Burdette resided at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1920.5 
Divorce* Elihu was divorced from Rachel Roxanna Richmond. Elihu was listed as divorced in the 1930 census.3 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: servant in Apr 1930 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV. Servant in the household, doing odd errands, for Clyde and Clyde Gillian, who boarded 6 public school teachers. Clyde Gillian's grandmother Nancy Jane Burdette Fox was Elihu's aunt, his father Giles Burdette's sister.3 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1930 Elihu Aaron Burdette appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver Clyde Gillian and Clyde H. Richmond at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Death*13 Mar 1939 Elihu died on 13 Mar 1939 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at age 58. Divorced at time of death.1 
Burial*15 Mar 1939 His body was interred on 15 Mar 1939 at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, at Gwinn Cemetery.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Jun 1900Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVGiles M. Burdette, Margaret A. Mays, Giles Preston Burdette, Elihu Aaron Burdette and Hampton E. Burdette3
5 May 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVElihu Aaron Burdette, Rachel Roxanna Richmond, Glenna Fauntaine Burdette and Ray A. Burdette3
8 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVElihu Aaron Burdette, Rachel Roxanna Richmond, Glenna Fauntaine Burdette and Ray A. Burdette3
21 Apr 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVOliver Clyde Gillian, Clyde H. Richmond, Ramona Gillian, Davin Gillian, Jack Gillian, Eddy Gillian and Elihu Aaron Burdette3

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1906 He married Rachel Roxanna Richmond circa 1906.3,4 
Divorce* Elihu was divorced from Rachel Roxanna Richmond. Elihu was listed as divorced in the 1930 census.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S36] Summers Co. Historical Society, History of Summers Co WV, Don Mills Inc., Salem, WV, 1984, p. 270.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Giles M. Burdette, Hinton (WV) Independent-Herald, Thursday, 8 April 1920.