Harry Thomas Bragg1,2

M, #28879, b. 18 Oct 1916, d. 15 Apr 1978
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FatherHouston Garfield Bragg2 b. Feb 1889, d. 24 Feb 1951
MotherLucille Mary Hodge2 b. 1893, d. 10 Sep 1956
Birth*18 Oct 1916 Harry was born at Talcott, Monroe Co, WV, on 18 Oct 1916.3,4,5 
 He was the son of Houston Garfield Bragg and Lucille Mary Hodge.2 
(Witness) Census3 Jan 1920 Harry Thomas Bragg appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in the household of Houston Garfield Bragg and Lucille Mary Hodge at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1930 Harry Thomas Bragg appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1930 in the household of Houston Garfield Bragg and Lucille Mary Hodge at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 
Marriage*19 Feb 1940 He married Jennie Lee Kesler at Bland, Bland Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1940.
Harry Thomas Bragg, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Beckley, par. Houston Garfield Bragg & Lucille Hodge, cook; Jennie Lee Kesler, age 21, single, b. Summers Co, res. Lowell, par. Marion Kesler & Eva Gillispie; md by J.A. Hardin at Bland.1 
EmploymentOct 1940 Harry's occupation: W.D. Singer at Miami, Dade Co, FL, in Oct 1940.3 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Dade Co, FL.3 
Residence16 Oct 1940 He resided at Miami, Dade Co, FL, on 16 Oct 1940.3 
Employment*Apr 1945 Occupation: restaurant work in Apr 1945 at Dade Co, FL.6 
Census*1 Apr 1945 He and Jennie Lee Kesler appeared on the census as head of household at Dade Co, FL, on 1 Apr 1945.6 
(informant) Death24 Feb 1951 Harry was informant for the death of Houston Garfield Bragg at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Feb 1951.7,2 
Residence*24 Feb 1951 Harry Thomas Bragg resided at Miami, Dade Co, FL, on 24 Feb 1951.2 
Death*15 Apr 1978 Harry died on 15 Apr 1978 at Miami, Dade Co, FL, at age 61.5,8 
Burial* His body was interred at Talcott, Summers Co, WV, at Talcott Cemetery.8 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jan 1920Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVHouston Garfield Bragg, Lucille Mary Hodge, Eilene Bragg, Harry Thomas Bragg and Howard William Bragg5
3 Apr 1930Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVHouston Garfield Bragg, Lucille Mary Hodge, Harry Thomas Bragg, Howard William Bragg, Lena M. Bragg and Frances V. Bragg5
1 Apr 1945Dade Co, FLHarry Thomas Bragg and Jennie Lee Kesler6

Partners and Children
Marriage*19 Feb 1940 He married Jennie Lee Kesler at Bland, Bland Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1940.
Harry Thomas Bragg, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Beckley, par. Houston Garfield Bragg & Lucille Hodge, cook; Jennie Lee Kesler, age 21, single, b. Summers Co, res. Lowell, par. Marion Kesler & Eva Gillispie; md by J.A. Hardin at Bland.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Houston G. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 25 Feb 1951.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2811] Florida State Census, Ancestry.com. Florida, State Census, 1867-1945 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  8. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Harry Thomas Bragg, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87985169/…, accessed January 2020.

Marion L. Bragg1,2

M, #28891, b. 16 May 1875, d. 23 Aug 1965
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MotherLucinda Jane Bragg1 b. 1 Mar 1847, d. 8 Apr 1932
Birth*16 May 1875 Marion was born at Summers Co, WV, on 16 May 1875.3,4,2 
 He was the son of Lucinda Jane Bragg.1 
(Witness) Census5 Jul 1880 Marion L. Bragg appeared on the census of 5 Jul 1880 in the household of Mary Isabella Ayers at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*10 Jun 1897 He married Lana Lottie Smithson at Monroe Co, WV, on 10 Jun 1897. Marion L. Bragg, age 22, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lana L. Smithson, age 21, b. Summers Co, res. Monroe Co; md by H. N. Garten, at the bride's residence; informant, J.W. Smithson.2 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Census*13 Jun 1900 Marion L. Bragg and Lana Lottie Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 13 Jun 1900.1 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: coal miner in May 1910 at Tamroy Coal Mines, Oswald Precinct, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census3 May 1910 Marion L. Bragg and Lana Lottie Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Tamroy Coal Mines, Oswald Precinct, Raleigh Co, WV, on 3 May 1910.1 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Fireco Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census22 Jan 1920 Marion L. Bragg and Lana Lottie Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Fireco Pct, Raleigh Co, WV, on 22 Jan 1920. Also enumerated in this household was Lottie Ballangee, age 18, single, b. WV, servant.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census12 Apr 1930 Marion L. Bragg and Lana Lottie Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.1 
Residence*19 Nov 1947 Marion L. Bragg and Lana Lottie Smithson resided at Sullivan, Raleigh Co, WV, on 19 Nov 1947.5 
(informant) Death19 Nov 1947 Marion was informant for the death of Obie Garland Bragg at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 19 Nov 1947.6,5 
Residence29 Jan 1948 Marion L. Bragg resided at Sullivan, Raleigh Co, WV, on 29 Jan 1948.7 
Residence*4 May 1965 He resided at Sullivan, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 May 1965.8 
Death*23 Aug 1965 Marion died on 23 Aug 1965 at Sullivan, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 90.3 
Burial*25 Aug 1965 He was buried on 25 Aug 1965 at Tilden Community Cem, Tilden, Raleigh Co, WV.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jul 1880Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVMary Isabella Ayers, William Allen Bragg, Lucinda Jane Bragg, Charles Allen Bragg, Tinsley Bragg, Marion L. Bragg and Peter Gaston Bragg1
13 Jun 1900Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WVMarion L. Bragg, Lana Lottie Smithson and Theron Eugene Bragg1
3 May 1910Tamroy Coal Mines, Oswald Precinct, Raleigh Co, WVMarion L. Bragg, Lana Lottie Smithson and Theron Eugene Bragg1
22 Jan 1920Fireco Pct, Raleigh Co, WVMarion L. Bragg, Lana Lottie Smithson, Theron Eugene Bragg, Ruby Irene Bragg, Obie Garland Bragg and James Wellington Bragg1
12 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVMarion L. Bragg, Lana Lottie Smithson, Ruby Irene Bragg, Obie Garland Bragg and James Wellington Bragg1

Partners and Children
Marriage*10 Jun 1897 He married Lana Lottie Smithson at Monroe Co, WV, on 10 Jun 1897. Marion L. Bragg, age 22, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lana L. Smithson, age 21, b. Summers Co, res. Monroe Co; md by H. N. Garten, at the bride's residence; informant, J.W. Smithson.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Marion Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 23 Aug 1965 and Tuesday, 24 Aug 1965.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Obie G. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 20 Nov 1947.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Ella Ballengee, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 1 Feb 1948.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Peter G. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wed, 5 May 1965.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Marion Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wed, 25 Aug 1965.