Roy Spicer Smithson1,2
M, #28953, b. 28 Apr 1896, d. Jan 1965
| Mother | Lana Lottie Smithson1 b. 8 Sep 1875, d. 6 Mar 1972 |
| Biography* | Roy is listed as the son of Jonathan Wellington and Sarah Catherine (Nelson) Smithson, but he is likely a son of their daughter Lana Lottie Smithson. He was born in 1896 when Sarah Smithson would have been 45, which is unusual for that period. In Aug 1959, a story appeared in the Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register about a 12 year-old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smithson of Baltimore, having been held in "protective custody" in Raleigh Jail, because he "had no where to go." It mentioned his staying with an aunt, Mrs. Mary Wriston, and his grandfather Grover Greer (father of Gladys, Roy's wife, whom he married in 1945), who informed his mother of his being in jail when she arrived from Baltimore. It also mentioned his "other grandfather", Marion Bragg, whom he refused to visit to pick up his clothes because he was afraid he would beat him again. The only way for Marion Bragg to be a grandfather of this boy would be for Roy Smithson to have been his wife Lana Lottie Smithson's child. She would have been 20 at the time, and his birth was more than a year prior to her marriage to Marion Bragg.3 | |
| Birth* | 28 Apr 1896 | Roy Spicer Smithson was born on 28 Apr 1896 at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.1,4 |
| He was the son of Lana Lottie Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 9 Jun 1900 | Roy Spicer Smithson appeared on the census of 9 Jun 1900 in the household of Elijah Joseph Garten and Lenora Roxie "Nora" Smithson at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 |
| Employment* | Sep 1918 | Occupation: coal company worker in Sep 1918 at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV. Coal passer.2 |
| Residence* | 12 Sep 1918 | Roy Spicer Smithson resided at Mt Hope, 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 Sarah Catherine Smithson, Mt. Hope, WV, as closest relative.2 |
| Marriage* | 27 Jan 1945 | He married Gladys Elizabeth Greer at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1945. Roy Spicer Smithson, age 48, b. 28 Apr 1896, Alderson, WV, res. Beckley, WV, par. Wellington & Sara Smithson; Gladys Elizabeth Greer, age 21, b. 11 Feb 1923, Glen White, WV, res. Beckley, WV, par. Grover & Betty Greer (dec'd); md by Rev. L. R. Wingham at Beckley.1 |
| Death* | Jan 1965 | Roy Spicer Smithson died in Jan 1965 at Baltimore, MD, at age 68..4 |
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| Marriage* | 27 Jan 1945 | He married Gladys Elizabeth Greer at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1945. Roy Spicer Smithson, age 48, b. 28 Apr 1896, Alderson, WV, res. Beckley, WV, par. Wellington & Sara Smithson; Gladys Elizabeth Greer, age 21, b. 11 Feb 1923, Glen White, WV, res. Beckley, WV, par. Grover & Betty Greer (dec'd); md by Rev. L. R. Wingham at Beckley.1 |
Citations
- [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
- [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2719] "12-Year-Old Boy, Mother Reunited," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 3 August 1959.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Gladys Elizabeth Greer1
F, #28954, b. 11 Feb 1923
| Birth* | 11 Feb 1923 | Gladys Elizabeth Greer was born on 11 Feb 1923 at Glen White, Raleigh Co, WV.1 |
| Marriage* | 27 Jan 1945 | She married Roy Spicer Smithson at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Jan 1945. Roy Spicer Smithson, age 48, b. 28 Apr 1896, Alderson, WV, res. Beckley, WV, par. Wellington & Sara Smithson; Gladys Elizabeth Greer, age 21, b. 11 Feb 1923, Glen White, WV, res. Beckley, WV, par. Grover & Betty Greer (dec'd); md by Rev. L. R. Wingham at Beckley.1 |
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Citations
- [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
Harley Churchman Smithson1,2
M, #28955, b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937
| Father | Jonathan Wellington Smithson2 b. 9 May 1840, d. 1906 |
| Mother | Sarah Catherine Nelson2 b. 29 Sep 1850, d. 5 Jan 1931 |
| Birth* | 15 Oct 1890 | Harley was born at Wolf Creek, Monroe Co, WV, on 15 Oct 1890. Harley C. Smithson, b. Wolf Creek, father J. Well. Smithson, farmer, res. Alderson, mother Sarah Smithson, informant: J.W. Smithson, father.3,1,4,2 |
| He was the son of Jonathan Wellington Smithson and Sarah Catherine Nelson.2 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 9 Jun 1900 | Harley Churchman Smithson appeared on the census of 9 Jun 1900 in the household of Elijah Joseph Garten and Lenora Roxie "Nora" Smithson at Talcott Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 |
| Employment* | Apr 1910 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1910 at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mines.5 |
| (Witness) Census | 29 Apr 1910 | Harley Churchman Smithson appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1910 in the household of Sarah Catherine Nelson at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV.5 |
| Marriage* | 1 Nov 1911 | He married Mamie Boone at Summers Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1911. Harlay Smithson, age 21, single, b. Summers Co., res. Fayette Co; Mamie Boon, age 17, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by E.J. Garten.6 |
| Employment | Jun 1917 | Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Layland, Fayette Co, WV. New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co.1 |
| Mlt-Registration* | 5 Jun 1917 | Harley Churchman Smithson registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV. Claimed 1 child under 12 years of age as dependent.1 |
| Residence* | 5 Jun 1917 | He resided at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 Jun 1922 | He married Virgie Mae Belcher at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1922. Harley C. Smithson, age 30, b. WV, res. Mataoka; Vergie Mae Belcher, age 21, b. WV, res. Mataoka; md by S.B. Vaught.7 |
| Employment | Apr 1930 | Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1930 at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV. Machine man, coal mines.5 |
| Census* | 2 Apr 1930 | Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher appeared on the census as head of household at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.5 |
| Residence* | 4 Jan 1937 | Virgie Mae Belcher and Harley Churchman Smithson resided at Metalton, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 Jan 1937.8 |
| Death* | 4 Jan 1937 | Harley died on 4 Jan 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 46.4 |
| Burial* | 6 Jan 1937 | He was buried on 6 Jan 1937 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co, WV.4 |
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| Marriage* | 1 Nov 1911 | He married Mamie Boone at Summers Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1911. Harlay Smithson, age 21, single, b. Summers Co., res. Fayette Co; Mamie Boon, age 17, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by E.J. Garten.6 |
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| Marriage* | 26 Jun 1922 | He married Virgie Mae Belcher at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1922. Harley C. Smithson, age 30, b. WV, res. Mataoka; Vergie Mae Belcher, age 21, b. WV, res. Mataoka; md by S.B. Vaught.7 |
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Citations
- [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Monroe Co, WV.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Harley C. Smithson.
- [S2719] "Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, 25 Sept 1966.
- [S2719] "Five County Couples Seek Permits To Wed," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 13 May 1952.
- [S2719] "Wedding Permits," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 22 Mar 1960.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
Mary H. Smithson1,2
F, #28956, b. circa 1884, d. before 1922
| Father | Jonathan Wellington Smithson2 b. 9 May 1840, d. 1906 |
| Mother | Sarah Catherine Nelson2 b. 29 Sep 1850, d. 5 Jan 1931 |
| Birth* | circa 1884 | Mary H. Smithson was born circa 1884 at Monroe Co, WV.2 |
| She was the daughter of Jonathan Wellington Smithson and Sarah Catherine Nelson.2 | ||
| Marriage* | 26 Feb 1908 | She married Frank B. Beckett at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Feb 1908. Frank B. Beckett, age 21, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Raleigh Co, WV, par. B.P. & Elizabeth A., motor runner; Mary Smithson, age 24, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Kilsyth, WV, par. J.W. & Sarah I. Smithson; md by S. J. Thomas at Mt Hope.2 |
| Census* | 28 Apr 1910 | Mary H. Smithson and Frank B. Beckett appeared on the census as head of household at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1910.1 |
| Census | 28 Jan 1920 | Mary H. Smithson and Frank B. Beckett appeared on the census as head of household at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1920.1 |
| Death* | before 1922 | Mary died before 1922. Assumes Frank B. Beckett was a widower at marriage to Ella Pruett in 1922.3 |
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Frank B. Beckett1
M, #28957, b. circa 1887
| Birth* | circa 1887 | Frank B. Beckett was born circa 1887 at Monroe Co, WV.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 Feb 1908 | He married Mary H. Smithson at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Feb 1908. Frank B. Beckett, age 21, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Raleigh Co, WV, par. B.P. & Elizabeth A., motor runner; Mary Smithson, age 24, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Kilsyth, WV, par. J.W. & Sarah I. Smithson; md by S. J. Thomas at Mt Hope.1 |
| Employment* | Apr 1910 | Occupation: railroader in Apr 1910 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV. Fireman, railroad.2 |
| Census* | 28 Apr 1910 | Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1910.2 |
| Employment | Jan 1920 | Occupation: railroader in Jan 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV. Fireman, locomotive.2 |
| Census | 28 Jan 1920 | Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1920.2 |
| Marriage* | 29 Aug 1922 | He married Ella J. Pruett at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 29 Aug 1922. Frank Beckett, age 34, b. WV, res. Bluefield, WV; Ella Pruett, age 32, b. WV, res. Bluefield, WV; md by H.F. Wilson. Ella was likely a widow at marriage given her age at first marriage (19) in the 1930 census.3 |
| Employment | Apr 1930 | Occupation: railroader in Apr 1930 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA. Fireman, locomotive.2 |
| Census* | 3 Apr 1930 | Frank B. Beckett and Ella J. Pruett appeared on the census as head of household at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA, on 3 Apr 1930.2 |
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| Marriage* | 26 Feb 1908 | He married Mary H. Smithson at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Feb 1908. Frank B. Beckett, age 21, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Raleigh Co, WV, par. B.P. & Elizabeth A., motor runner; Mary Smithson, age 24, single, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Kilsyth, WV, par. J.W. & Sarah I. Smithson; md by S. J. Thomas at Mt Hope.1 |
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| Marriage* | 29 Aug 1922 | He married Ella J. Pruett at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 29 Aug 1922. Frank Beckett, age 34, b. WV, res. Bluefield, WV; Ella Pruett, age 32, b. WV, res. Bluefield, WV; md by H.F. Wilson. Ella was likely a widow at marriage given her age at first marriage (19) in the 1930 census.3 |
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Texas P. Whitlock1
F, #28958, b. circa 1881
| Birth* | circa 1881 | Texas P. Whitlock was born circa 1881 at Summers Co, WV.1 |
| Marriage* | 9 Jan 1900 | She married Oscar Walter Smithson at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 9 Jan 1900. Oscar W. Smithson, age 22, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. J.W. & Sarah C. Smithson, merchandise clerk; Texas P. Whitlock, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. Calvin & M.J. Whitlock; md by J.P. Campbell at Hinton.1 |
| Census | 14 Apr 1930 | Texas P. Whitlock and Oscar Walter Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at St Albans, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.2 |
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Mamie Boone1
F, #28959, b. circa 1894
| Birth* | circa 1894 | Mamie Boone was born circa 1894 at Summers Co, WV.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 Nov 1911 | She married Harley Churchman Smithson at Summers Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1911. Harlay Smithson, age 21, single, b. Summers Co., res. Fayette Co; Mamie Boon, age 17, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by E.J. Garten.1 |
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Virgie Mae Belcher1,2
F, #28960, b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988
| Birth* | 30 Apr 1900 | Virgie Mae Belcher was born on 30 Apr 1900 at WV.3,1 |
| Marriage* | 26 Jun 1922 | She married Harley Churchman Smithson at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1922. Harley C. Smithson, age 30, b. WV, res. Mataoka; Vergie Mae Belcher, age 21, b. WV, res. Mataoka; md by S.B. Vaught.1 |
| Census* | 2 Apr 1930 | Virgie Mae Belcher and Harley Churchman Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.4 |
| Residence* | 4 Jan 1937 | Virgie Mae Belcher and Harley Churchman Smithson resided at Metalton, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 Jan 1937.2 |
| (informant) Death | 4 Jan 1937 | Virgie was informant for the death of Harley Churchman Smithson at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 Jan 1937.5 |
| Residence* | 25 Sep 1966 | Virgie Mae Belcher resided at Metalton, Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Sep 1966.6 |
| Residence | 1 Aug 1969 | She resided at Metalton, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 Aug 1969.7 |
| Death* | 24 Jan 1988 | She died on 24 Jan 1988 at Eccles, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 87..8,3 |
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| Marriage* | 26 Jun 1922 | She married Harley Churchman Smithson at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 26 Jun 1922. Harley C. Smithson, age 30, b. WV, res. Mataoka; Vergie Mae Belcher, age 21, b. WV, res. Mataoka; md by S.B. Vaught.1 |
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Citations
- [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Harley C. Smithson.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
- [S2719] "Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, 25 Sept 1966.
- [S237] Obituary, Quillie C. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 August 1969.
- [S2674] Compiled online genealogy http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7625556/person/-1063492165
- [S2719] "Five County Couples Seek Permits To Wed," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 13 May 1952.
- [S2719] "Wedding Permits," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 22 Mar 1960.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
Lelia Beatrice Beckett1
F, #28961, b. circa 1909
| Father | Frank B. Beckett1 b. circa 1887 |
| Mother | Mary H. Smithson1 b. circa 1884, d. before 1922 |
| Birth* | circa 1909 | Lelia Beatrice Beckett was born circa 1909 at WV.1 |
| She was the daughter of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 28 Apr 1910 | Lelia Beatrice Beckett appeared on the census of 28 Apr 1910 in the household of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV.1 |
| (Witness) Census | 28 Jan 1920 | Lelia Beatrice Beckett appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Nellie Beckett1
F, #28962, b. circa 1911
| Father | Frank B. Beckett1 b. circa 1887 |
| Mother | Mary H. Smithson1 b. circa 1884, d. before 1922 |
| Birth* | circa 1911 | Nellie Beckett was born circa 1911 at WV.1 |
| She was the daughter of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 28 Jan 1920 | Nellie Beckett appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Harley Beckett1
M, #28963, b. circa 1913
| Father | Frank B. Beckett1 b. circa 1887 |
| Mother | Mary H. Smithson1 b. circa 1884, d. before 1922 |
| Birth* | circa 1913 | Harley Beckett was born circa 1913 at WV.1 |
| He was the son of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 28 Jan 1920 | Harley Beckett appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV.1 |
| (Witness) Census | 3 Apr 1930 | Harley Beckett appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1930 in the household of Frank B. Beckett and Ella J. Pruett at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mary Beckett1
F, #28965, b. 2 Apr 1920
| Father | Frank B. Beckett1 b. circa 1887 |
| Mother | Mary H. Smithson1 b. circa 1884, d. before 1922 |
| Birth* | 2 Apr 1920 | Mary was born at Williamson, Mingo Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1920.2,1 |
| She was the daughter of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 3 Apr 1930 | Mary Beckett appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1930 in the household of Frank B. Beckett and Ella J. Pruett at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | Mary Beckett married Charles Swisher.2 |
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Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2674] Compiled online genealogy WVCABELL-L Archives, 30 Nov 2007, online at http://newsarch.rootsweb.com/th/read/WVCABELL/2007-11/…, accessed July 2009.
Leonard Smithson1
M, #28969, b. circa 1912
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Mamie Boone1 b. circa 1894 |
| Birth* | circa 1912 | Leonard Smithson was born circa 1912 at WV.1 |
| He was the son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Mamie Boone.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 2 Jan 1920 | Leonard Smithson appeared on the census of 2 Jan 1920 in the household of Sarah Catherine Nelson at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Jesse Eary1
M, #28970, b. circa 1892
| Birth* | circa 1892 | Jesse Eary was born circa 1892 at Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
| Marriage* | 14 Dec 1915 | He married Ella Mae Smithson at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1915. Jesse Eary, age 23, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Monroe Co, WV; Ella May Smithson, age 23, b. Monroe Co, WV, res. Monroe Co, WV; md by M.F. Forbell at Alderson.1 |
| Employment* | Jan 1920 | Occupation: agent in Jan 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. C&O Railroad co.2 |
| Census* | 15 Jan 1920 | Jesse Eary and Ella Mae Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at 110 Monongalia St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1920. Also enumerated in this household was Earl Kincaid, brother-in-law, age 24, single, b. WV, ex agent on train.2 |
| (informant) Death | 17 Apr 1945 | Jesse was informant for the death of Ella Mae Smithson at St Mary's Hospital, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1945.3 |
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Charles Swisher1
M, #28971
| Marriage* | Charles Swisher married Mary Beckett, daughter of Frank B. Beckett and Mary H. Smithson.1 |
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Citations
- [S2674] Compiled online genealogy WVCABELL-L Archives, 30 Nov 2007, online at http://newsarch.rootsweb.com/th/read/WVCABELL/2007-11/…, accessed July 2009.
Frank Lloyd Swisher1
M, #28972
| Father | Charles Swisher1 |
| Mother | Mary Beckett1 b. 2 Apr 1920 |
| Frank Lloyd Swisher is the son of Charles Swisher and Mary Beckett.1 |
Citations
- [S2674] Compiled online genealogy WVCABELL-L Archives, 30 Nov 2007, online at http://newsarch.rootsweb.com/th/read/WVCABELL/2007-11/…, accessed July 2009.
Calvin Benton Smithson1,2,3
M, #28973, b. Dec 1863, d. 26 May 1945
| Mother | Minerva L. Smithson2 b. 7 Jul 1843, d. 26 Nov 1925 |
| Birth* | Dec 1863 | Calvin was born at Monroe Co, WV, in Dec 1863.4,5 |
| He was the son of Minerva L. Smithson.2 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 9 Aug 1870 | Calvin Benton Smithson appeared on the census of 9 Aug 1870 in the household of George A. Smithson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Caldwell at Wolf Creek Twp, Monroe Co, WV.6 |
| (Witness) Census | 9 Jun 1880 | Calvin Benton Smithson appeared on the census of 9 Jun 1880 in the household of George A. Smithson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Caldwell at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.6 |
| Marriage* | 28 May 1885 | He married Sarah L. Eads at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 May 1885. Benton C. Smithson, age 21, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Monroe Co, par. Geo & Manerva Smithson, farmer; Sarah L. Eads, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Summers Co, par. Alex & Nancy Eads; md by Martin Bibb at Hinton.5 |
| Employment* | Jun 1900 | Occupation: miller in Jun 1900 at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV. Flour.4 |
| Census* | 8 Jun 1900 | Calvin Benton Smithson and Sarah L. Eads appeared on the census as head of household at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV, on 8 Jun 1900.4 |
| Num Child* | 8 Jun 1900 | Calvin Benton Smithson and Sarah L. Eads had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 |
| Employment | Apr 1910 | Occupation: miller in Apr 1910 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV. Flour mill.6 |
| Census* | 21 Apr 1910 | Calvin Benton Smithson appeared on the census as head of household at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1910.6 |
| (informant) Death | 26 Nov 1925 | Calvin was informant for the death of Minerva L. Smithson at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 Nov 1925.1 |
| Death* | 26 May 1945 | Calvin died on 26 May 1945 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 81.1,3,2 |
| Burial* | 28 May 1945 | His body was interred on 28 May 1945 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, at Alderson Cem.1,3 |
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| Marriage* | 28 May 1885 | He married Sarah L. Eads at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 May 1885. Benton C. Smithson, age 21, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Monroe Co, par. Geo & Manerva Smithson, farmer; Sarah L. Eads, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Summers Co, par. Alex & Nancy Eads; md by Martin Bibb at Hinton.5 |
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Citations
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
- [S2674] Compiled online genealogy WVGREENB-L Archives, 23 June 1998, "Caldwell Family," by Christopher Smithson, online at http://newsarch.rootsweb.com/th/read/WVGREENB/1998-06/…, accessed July 2009.
- [S237] Obituary, Calvin Benton Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 14 May 1945.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Albert Eugene Bibb1,2
M, #28976, b. 25 Jul 1908, d. 15 Dec 1991
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | 25 Jul 1908 | Albert was born at WV on 25 Jul 1908. 1910 census age 1 8/12.2,1 |
| He was the son of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 26 Apr 1910 | Albert Eugene Bibb appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1910 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at MacDonald, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
| (Witness) Census | 6 Jan 1920 | Albert Eugene Bibb appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at Peytona, Boone Co, WV.1 |
| Death* | 15 Dec 1991 | Albert Eugene Bibb died on 15 Dec 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 83..2 |
Ira A. Bibb1
M, #28977, b. 1910
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | 1910 | Ira was born at WV in 1910. 1910 census age 2/12.1 |
| He was the son of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 26 Apr 1910 | Ira A. Bibb appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1910 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at MacDonald, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Robert Paul Bibb1
M, #28978, b. circa 1911
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | circa 1911 | Robert Paul Bibb was born circa 1911 at WV.1 |
| He was the son of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 6 Jan 1920 | Robert Paul Bibb appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at Peytona, Boone Co, WV.1 |
| (Witness) Census | 12 Apr 1930 | Robert Paul Bibb appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Mabel M. Smithson at Sherman Dist, Boone Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Beulah Susan Bibb1
F, #28979, b. circa 1914
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | circa 1914 | Beulah Susan Bibb was born circa 1914 at WV.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 6 Jan 1920 | Beulah Susan Bibb appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at Peytona, Boone Co, WV.1 |
| (Witness) Census | 12 Apr 1930 | Beulah Susan Bibb appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Mabel M. Smithson at Sherman Dist, Boone Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Milton Allen Bibb1,2
M, #28980, b. 9 May 1916, d. 28 Mar 1996
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb2 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson2 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | 9 May 1916 | Milton Allen Bibb was born on 9 May 1916 at WV.1,2 |
| He was the son of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.2 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 6 Jan 1920 | Milton Allen Bibb appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at Peytona, Boone Co, WV.2 |
| (Witness) Census | 12 Apr 1930 | Milton Allen Bibb appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Mabel M. Smithson at Sherman Dist, Boone Co, WV.2 |
| Death* | 28 Mar 1996 | Milton Allen Bibb died on 28 Mar 1996 at Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co, CA, at age 79..1 |
James P. "Jack" Bibb1
M, #28981, b. circa 1918
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | circa 1918 | James P. "Jack" Bibb was born circa 1918 at WV.1 |
| He was the son of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 6 Jan 1920 | James P. "Jack" Bibb appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson at Peytona, Boone Co, WV.1 |
| (Witness) Census | 12 Apr 1930 | James P. "Jack" Bibb appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Mabel M. Smithson at Sherman Dist, Boone Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mary Bibb1
F, #28982, b. circa 1924
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | circa 1924 | Mary Bibb was born circa 1924 at WV.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 12 Apr 1930 | Mary Bibb appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Mabel M. Smithson at Sherman Dist, Boone Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mabel Bibb1
F, #28983, b. circa 1924
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Birth* | circa 1924 | Mabel Bibb was born circa 1924 at WV.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 12 Apr 1930 | Mabel Bibb appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Mabel M. Smithson at Sherman Dist, Boone Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Bettie Bibb1
F, #28984
| Father | Ludwell Cary Bibb1 b. 21 Nov 1875, d. 29 Feb 1928 |
| Mother | Mabel M. Smithson1 b. 18 Mar 1886, d. Aug 1980 |
| Bettie Bibb is the daughter of Ludwell Cary Bibb and Mabel M. Smithson.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Quillie C. Smithson1,2
M, #28985, b. 4 Jul 1923, d. 1 Aug 1969
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher1 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Birth* | 4 Jul 1923 | Quillie C. Smithson was born on 4 Jul 1923 at WV.3,1 |
| He was the son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 2 Apr 1930 | Quillie C. Smithson appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 |
| Mlt induction* | 25 Oct 1950 | He was inducted into the military on 25 Oct 1950.2 |
| Marriage* | Quillie C. Smithson married Stella Davis.4 | |
| Residence* | Aug 1969 | Quillie C. Smithson resided at Keokee, Lee Co, VA, in Aug 1969.4 |
| Death* | 1 Aug 1969 | Quillie died on 1 Aug 1969 at Harlan Co, KY, at age 46. Killed by roof fall in a coal mine.5,3 |
Partners and Children |
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| Marriage* | Quillie C. Smithson married Stella Davis.4 | |
| Children | ||
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2719] "Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 6 May 1951.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S237] Obituary, Quillie C. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 August 1969.
- [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Kentucky List of Miners Killed, Alphabetical, online at http://www.omsl.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/…
Harley R. Smithson1
M, #28986, b. 15 Oct 1925, d. 3 Jan 2004
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher1 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Birth* | 15 Oct 1925 | Harley R. Smithson was born on 15 Oct 1925 at WV.2,1 |
| He was the son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 | ||
| (Witness) Census | 2 Apr 1930 | Harley R. Smithson appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1930 in the household of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 |
| Residence* | 1 Aug 1969 | Harley R. Smithson resided at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, on 1 Aug 1969.3 |
| Death* | 3 Jan 2004 | He died on 3 Jan 2004 at Hesperia, San Bernardino Co, CA, at age 78..2 |
Lava L. Smithson1,2,3
F, #28987
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson2 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher2 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Lava L. Smithson is the daughter of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.2 | ||
| Marriage* | 5 Jul 1946 | She married Gale Bowling at Glen View, Raleigh Co, WV, on 5 Jul 1946. Gale Bowling, age 24, b. 12 Aug 1921, Lester, WV, res. Metalton, WV, par. L.C. Bowling and Virginia Wilson; Lava Smithson, age 18, b. 2 Nov 1927, Lester, WV, res. Metalton, WV, par. Harley & Virgie Smithson; md. by Rev. H.G. Vipperman at Glen View, WV.1 |
Partners and Children |
Frances Irene Smithson1,2
F, #28988
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson2 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher2 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Frances Irene Smithson is the daughter of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.2 | ||
| Marriage* | Dec 1951 | She married William Prince Wheeler at Raleigh Co, WV, in Dec 1951. William Prince Wheeler, 24, of Metalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Wheeler, and Frances Irene Smithson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley C. Smithson.1 |
Partners and Children |
James Richard Smithson1,2
M, #28989
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher1 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| James Richard Smithson is the son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 | ||
| Marriage* | James Richard Smithson married Mary McClendon.3 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, 25 Sept 1966.
- [S237] Obituary, Quillie C. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 August 1969.
- [S2719] "Metalton Soldier Is Wounded, Reported In 'Good Condition'," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 27 Apr 1967.
Dora Jean Smithson1
F, #28990
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher1 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Dora Jean Smithson is the daughter of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 | ||
| Marriage* | May 1952 | She married Charles Edward Massie at Raleigh Co, WV, in May 1952. Charles Edward Massie, 19, of Eccles, son of Mr. & Mrs. John S. Massie, and Dora Jean Smithson, 18, also of Eccles, daughter of Mrs. Virgie Smithson.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Five County Couples Seek Permits To Wed," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 13 May 1952.
Charles Edward Massie1
M, #28991
| Marriage* | May 1952 | He married Dora Jean Smithson at Raleigh Co, WV, in May 1952. Charles Edward Massie, 19, of Eccles, son of Mr. & Mrs. John S. Massie, and Dora Jean Smithson, 18, also of Eccles, daughter of Mrs. Virgie Smithson.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Five County Couples Seek Permits To Wed," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 13 May 1952.
Leslie Allen Smithson1
M, #28992
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher1 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Leslie Allen Smithson is the son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 | ||
| Marriage* | Mar 1960 | He married Norma Lee Canady at Raleigh Co, WV, in Mar 1960. Leslie Allen Smithson, 24, son of Harley and Virgie Smithson, Eccles, and Norma Lee Canady, 17, daughter of Ernest and Lila Canady, Besoco.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Wedding Permits," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 22 Mar 1960.
Norma Lee Canady1
F, #28993
| Marriage* | Mar 1960 | She married Leslie Allen Smithson at Raleigh Co, WV, in Mar 1960. Leslie Allen Smithson, 24, son of Harley and Virgie Smithson, Eccles, and Norma Lee Canady, 17, daughter of Ernest and Lila Canady, Besoco.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Wedding Permits," Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 22 Mar 1960.
Mary McClendon1
F, #28994
| Marriage* | Mary McClendon married James Richard Smithson, son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Metalton Soldier Is Wounded, Reported In 'Good Condition'," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 27 Apr 1967.
William Prince Wheeler1
M, #28995
| Marriage* | Dec 1951 | He married Frances Irene Smithson at Raleigh Co, WV, in Dec 1951. William Prince Wheeler, 24, of Metalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Wheeler, and Frances Irene Smithson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley C. Smithson.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2719] "Marriage Applications," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 30 Dec 1951.
Dollie Mae Smithson1
F, #28996
| Father | Harley Churchman Smithson1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 4 Jan 1937 |
| Mother | Virgie Mae Belcher1 b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jan 1988 |
| Dollie Mae Smithson is the daughter of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 | ||
| Marriage* | Sep 1958 | She married Bruce Wirley Rutland at Raleigh Co, WV, in Sep 1958. Bruce Wirley Rutland, age 23, b. 9 Feb 1935, Tifton, GA, res. Tifton, GA, par. John & Eula Rutland; Dollie Mae Smithson, age 18, b. 8 Nov 1939, Metalton, WV, res. Eccles, WV, par. Harley & Virgie Smithson. No minister's endorsement given.1 |
| Marriage* | Dollie Mae Smithson married (?) Perry.2 |
Partners and Children |
Partners and Children |
Bruce Wirley Rutland1
M, #28997
| Marriage* | Sep 1958 | He married Dollie Mae Smithson at Raleigh Co, WV, in Sep 1958. Bruce Wirley Rutland, age 23, b. 9 Feb 1935, Tifton, GA, res. Tifton, GA, par. John & Eula Rutland; Dollie Mae Smithson, age 18, b. 8 Nov 1939, Metalton, WV, res. Eccles, WV, par. Harley & Virgie Smithson. No minister's endorsement given.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
Stella Davis1
F, #28998
| Marriage* | Stella Davis married Quillie C. Smithson, son of Harley Churchman Smithson and Virgie Mae Belcher.1 |
Partners and Children |
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| Children | ||
Citations
- [S237] Obituary, Quillie C. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 August 1969.
Ralph Smithson1
M, #28999
| Father | Quillie C. Smithson1 b. 4 Jul 1923, d. 1 Aug 1969 |
| Mother | Stella Davis1 |
| Ralph Smithson is the son of Quillie C. Smithson and Stella Davis.1 |
Citations
- [S237] Obituary, Quillie C. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 August 1969.
Ronald Smithson1
M, #29000
| Father | Quillie C. Smithson1 b. 4 Jul 1923, d. 1 Aug 1969 |
| Mother | Stella Davis1 |
| Ronald Smithson is the son of Quillie C. Smithson and Stella Davis.1 |
Citations
- [S237] Obituary, Quillie C. Smithson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 August 1969.