Roy Gordon Fridley

M, #1, b. 20 Jun 1900, d. 3 Mar 1987
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth*20 Jun 1900 Roy was born at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jun 1900. Roy's date of birth was unknown. His family was enumerated in the census of 1900 on June 28th, but he was not listed, though census rules excluded those born after the official enumeration date. He later chose the date June 20th because it was the date of WV statehood.

Roy said that he was born in Fire Creek, Fayette Co., WV, where his mother died shortly after his birth. The 1920 census notes that he was born in WV. Perhaps he was born later in 1900 and his family had left Alleghany Co. after the enumeration on 28 June?

After the death of his mother, Roy was raised by his aunt Susan Tingler Bowyer.. 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census7 May 1910 Roy Gordon Fridley appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 in the household of John William 'Jackson' Bowyer and Mary Susan Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census9 Feb 1920 Roy Gordon Fridley appeared on the census of 9 Feb 1920 in the household of John William 'Jackson' Bowyer and Mary Susan Tingler at Potts Creek Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*2 Feb 1926 He married Alta Ruth Johnson at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1926. 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: C&O railroad in Apr 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV. Brakeman.1 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at 279 Main St., Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.1 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson resided at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
Residence27 Jun 1938 Roy Gordon Fridley resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Jun 1938.2 
Residence15 Sep 1939 He resided at WV on 15 Sep 1939.3 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: C&O railroad in Apr 1940 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV. Brakeman.4 
Census22 Apr 1940 He and Alta Ruth Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.4 
EmploymentFeb 1942 Occupation: C&O railroad in Feb 1942 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV.5 
Mlt-Registration*16 Feb 1942 Roy Gordon Fridley registered for the draft on 16 Feb 1942 at Summers Co, WV.5 
Residence16 Feb 1942 Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson resided at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 16 Feb 1942.5 
Residence15 Mar 1948 Roy Gordon Fridley resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.6 
EmploymentApr 1950 Occupation: railroader in Apr 1950 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV. Yard brakeman.1 
Census3 Apr 1950 He and Alta Ruth Johnson appeared on the census as head of household at 1214 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1950.1 
Residence23 May 1951 Roy Gordon Fridley resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 23 May 1951.7 
Residence6 Mar 1952 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.8 
Residence24 Oct 1957 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1957.9 
Residence26 May 1961 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 26 May 1961.10 
Residence*16 May 1969 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 16 May 1969.11 
Residence4 Jun 1974 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1974.12 
Residence22 Apr 1984 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1984.13 
Residence6 Sep 1986 He resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Sep 1986.14 
Death*3 Mar 1987 Roy died on 3 Mar 1987 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 86. 
Burial*5 Mar 1987 His body was interred on 5 Mar 1987 at Madams Creek, Summers Co, WV, at Restwood Mem Park. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn William 'Jackson' Bowyer, Mary Susan Tingler, David Ottowa Bowyer, Roy Gordon Fridley and Carrie Dell Fridley1
9 Feb 1920Potts Creek Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn William 'Jackson' Bowyer, Mary Susan Tingler, David Ottowa Bowyer, Annie Alifair Helmintoller, Leo Marshall Bowyer and Roy Gordon Fridley1
7 Apr 1930279 Main St., Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson, Mary Kathryn Fridley and Richard Lee Fridley1
22 Apr 1940266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson, Mary Kathryn Fridley, Richard Lee Fridley and Barbara Lois Fridley4
3 Apr 19501214 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson and Barbara Lois Fridley1

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Feb 1926 He married Alta Ruth Johnson at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1926. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Mary Susan Bowyer, Covington (VA) Virginian, Wednesday, 6 July 1938.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Summers Co, WV, ED 45-8, p. 3A, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  8. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.
  10. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Carrie Dell Fridley Payne, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 18 May 1969.
  12. [S237] Obituary, Katherine Arrington, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 5 June 1974.
  13. [S237] Obituary, Charles Edward Fridley, Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, Tuesday, 24 April 1984.
  14. [S237] Obituary, Mattie Ann Payne, newspaper unknown (probably Beckley, WV, Register-Herald), September 1986.

Alta Ruth Johnson

F, #2, b. 2 Feb 1907, d. 28 May 1988
FatherMelville Lewis Johnson b. November 7, 1879, d. May 4, 1954
MotherIda Catherine Burdette b. March 23, 1882, d. February 23, 1934
Birth*2 Feb 1907 Alta was born at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1907.1 
 She was the daughter of Melville Lewis Johnson and Ida Catherine Burdette
(Witness) Census30 May 1910 Alta Ruth Johnson appeared on the census of 30 May 1910 in the household of Melville Lewis Johnson and Ida Catherine Burdette at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census26 Jan 1920 Alta Ruth Johnson appeared on the census of 26 Jan 1920 in the household of Melville Lewis Johnson and Ida Catherine Burdette at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*2 Feb 1926 She married Roy Gordon Fridley at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1926. 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Alta Ruth Johnson and Roy Gordon Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at 279 Main St., Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.2 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson resided at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.2 
Census22 Apr 1940 She and Roy Gordon Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.3 
Residence16 Feb 1942 Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson resided at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 16 Feb 1942.4 
Census3 Apr 1950 She and Roy Gordon Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at 1214 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1950.2 
Residence4 May 1954 Alta Ruth Johnson resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 4 May 1954.5 
(informant) Death4 May 1954 Alta was informant for the death of Melville Lewis Johnson at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 4 May 1954.6,5 
Residence19 Aug 1956 Alta Ruth Johnson resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 19 Aug 1956.7 
Residence29 Jan 1957 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 29 Jan 1957.8 
Residence*7 Feb 1978 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 7 Feb 1978.9 
ResidenceMay 1988 She resided at 206 1/2 13th Ave, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, in May 1988.1 
Death*28 May 1988 Alta died on 28 May 1988 at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 81.1 
Burial*31 May 1988 Her body was interred on 31 May 1988 at Madams Creek, Summers Co, WV, at Restwood Mem Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 May 1910Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVMelville Lewis Johnson, Ida Catherine Burdette, William Russell Johnson, Alta Ruth Johnson and Amy Ellen Johnson2
26 Jan 1920Sandstone, Summers Co, WVMelville Lewis Johnson, Ida Catherine Burdette, William Russell Johnson, Alta Ruth Johnson, Amy Ellen Johnson, James Howard Johnson and Harold Everett Johnson2
7 Apr 1930279 Main St., Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson, Mary Kathryn Fridley and Richard Lee Fridley2
22 Apr 1940266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson, Mary Kathryn Fridley, Richard Lee Fridley and Barbara Lois Fridley3
3 Apr 19501214 Temple St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson and Barbara Lois Fridley2

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Feb 1926 She married Roy Gordon Fridley at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1926. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Alta R. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, 1988.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Summers Co, WV, ED 45-8, p. 3A, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Melville Lewis Johnson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wed, 5 May 1954.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, James Howard Johnson, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Tuesday, 21 August 1956.
  8. [S237] Obituary, William R. Johnson, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 30 Jan 1957.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Harold E. Johnson, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, February 08, 1978.

Almeta Jewell Boothe

F, #3, b. 12 Apr 1930, d. 18 Oct 2017
FatherDelbert Lamar Boothe b. May 17, 1910, d. December 28, 1964
MotherGeorgia Mae Tredway b. March 20, 1911, d. March 2, 1996
Birth*12 Apr 1930 Almeta was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930. 
 She was the daughter of Delbert Lamar Boothe and Georgia Mae Tredway
(Resident) Residence1 Apr 1935 Georgia Mae Tredway and Almeta Jewell Boothe resided at Thurmond, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 She appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of James Porter Crum and Georgia Mae Tredway at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1950 Occupation: secretary in Apr 1950 at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV. Coal company.2 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1950 Almeta Jewell Boothe appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1950 in the household of Georgia Mae Tredway at Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*3 Oct 1952 She married Richard Lee Fridley at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1952. Married by the Rev. W. W. Pharr..3 
Move*1986 Almeta Jewell Boothe moved to Austin, Travis Co, TX, in 1986. 
Residence*2010 She resided at Austin, Travis Co, TX, in 2010. 
Death*18 Oct 2017 Almeta died on 18 Oct 2017 at Austin, Travis Co, TX, at age 87. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1940Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WVJames Porter Crum, Georgia Mae Tredway, Almeta Jewell Boothe and Franklin Delano Crum1
10 Apr 1950Mt Hope, Fayette Co, WVGeorgia Mae Tredway and Almeta Jewell Boothe2

Partners and Children

Marriage*3 Oct 1952 She married Richard Lee Fridley at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1952. Married by the Rev. W. W. Pharr..3 
Children
  • Marsha Gayle Fridley
  • Mary Elizabeth Fridley
  • David Gordon Fridley
  • Marlene Kay Fridley
  • Robert Edward Fridley

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Fayette Co, WV, ED 10-8, p. 13A, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S227] Civil Records Summers Co, WV Marriage License no. 145, p. 62, no. 5.

William Henry Fridley

M, #4, b. May 1857, d. 15 Sep 1939
FatherJames Fridley b. circa 1822
MotherMartha Bess b. circa 1836, d. before 1860
Research Note* William's age is inconsistent among various sources:
1860 Alleghany Co, VA
1870 Alleghany Co, VA
1877 Alleghany Co, VA, age 22, b. ca. 1855
1880 Alleghany Co, VA, age 25, b. ca. 1855
1900 Alleghany Co, VA, age 43, b. May 1857
1920 Craig Co, VA, age 69, b. ca 1850
1930 Alleghany Co, VA, age 79, b. ca 1851
1939 Fayette Co, WV: age 89, b. ca. 1850. 
Birth*May 1857 William was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in May 1857.
Age 6 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1900 census, b. May 1857; age 79 in 1930 census.1 
 He was the son of James Fridley and Martha Bess
(Witness) Census31 Aug 1860 William Henry Fridley appeared on the census of 31 Aug 1860 in the household of James Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*20 Jan 1878 He married Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jan 1878. Wm H. Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. James and Martha Fridley, farmer, md. by Wm T. Quinn..2 
Employment*Jun 1880 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1880 at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*4 Jun 1880 William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Jun 1880.1 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census28 Jun 1900 William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jun 1900. 3.1 
Num Child*28 Jun 1900 William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler had 11 children, with 11 living at the time of the census in 1900.1 
Marriage*26 Oct 1905 He married Louemma Tingler at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, on 26 Oct 1905. 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Census18 May 1910 William Henry Fridley and Louemma Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 18 May 1910.1 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Census*16 Jan 1920 William Henry Fridley and Louemma Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 16 Jan 1920.1 
Census10 Apr 1930 William Henry Fridley and Louemma Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at 430 Lee St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Apr 1930.1 
Residence*25 Aug 1938 William Henry Fridley resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Aug 1938.4 
Death*15 Sep 1939 William died on 15 Sep 1939 at Page, Fayette Co, WV, at age 82. Age given as 89 at death..5,6,7 
Burial*17 Sep 1939 His body was interred on 17 Sep 1939 at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, at Tingler Cemetery.8,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
31 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJames Fridley, William Henry Fridley and Nancy Ann Fridley1
4 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler and Walter Baxter Fridley1
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley1
18 May 1910New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Louemma Tingler, Charles Edward Fridley, William Henry Tingler, John Harrison Tingler and Lecky Lee Tingler1
16 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Louemma Tingler, Charles Edward Fridley, Ada Pauline Fridley, Ira Vernon Fridley and William Henry Tingler1
10 Apr 1930430 Lee St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Louemma Tingler, Ira Vernon Fridley, Charles Edward Fridley and Margaret Elizabeth Callaghan1

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Jan 1878 He married Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jan 1878. Wm H. Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. James and Martha Fridley, farmer, md. by Wm T. Quinn..2 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*26 Oct 1905 He married Louemma Tingler at Paint Bank, Craig Co, VA, on 26 Oct 1905. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Alleghany Co, VA Marriages, Bk?, p. 22.
  3. ED 1, Boiling Springs District, p. 85A, enumerated 28 June 1900.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lou Emma Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 26 August 1938.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  7. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Fayette Co Deaths; WV Death Certificate 14302.
  8. [S1423] Gravestone, Visited cemetery in July 1987.

James Fridley

M, #5, b. circa 1822
FatherJohn Fridley b. circa 1772, d. before 1850
MotherMrs. Hannah L. Jones b. circa 1780
Biography*  
Birth*circa 1822 James was born at Rockingham Co, VA, circa 1822. Age 29 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1860 census.1 
 He was the son of John Fridley and Mrs. Hannah L. Jones
EmploymentJul 1850 Occupation: laborer in Jul 1850 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census23 Jul 1850 James Fridley appeared on the census of 23 Jul 1850 in the household of Joseph H. Persinger and Mary (?) at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Employment*Feb 1857 Occupation: farmer in Feb 1857 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*16 Feb 1857 He married Martha Bess at Dunlap Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Feb 1857. James Fridley, age 31, single, b. Rockingham Co, VA, resides Alleghany Co, par. John and Hannah L. Fridley, farmer; Martha Bess, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Henry and Nellie Bess, reside Alleghany Co. Married by C.C. Cronin, M.E. Church, at Dunlap Creek, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
EmploymentAug 1860 Occupation: farm laborer in Aug 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*31 Aug 1860 James Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 31 Aug 1860.1 
Mlt induction*26 Jun 1861 He was inducted into the military at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1861. Enlisted for 12 months in the Alleghany Rifles, assigned as Company G, 59th Virginia Infantry Regiment on 8 August 1861, then as Company D, 60th Virginia Infantry Regiment on 13 August 1861, under Capt. G. Carr.. 
Mlt muster roll*31 Dec 1861 James was listed in a muster roll on 31 Dec 1861. 
Mlt muster roll28 Feb 1862 James was listed in a muster roll on 28 Feb 1862. 
Mlt muster roll30 Apr 1862 James was listed in a muster roll on 30 Apr 1862. 
Mlt muster roll31 Aug 1862 James was listed in a muster roll on 31 Aug 1862. 
Mlt muster roll31 Dec 1862 James was listed in a muster roll on 31 Dec 1862. Noted as having deserted 16 December 1862.. 
Mlt muster roll28 Feb 1863 James was listed in a muster roll on 28 Feb 1863. Noted as "absent on detached service.". 
Prison term*15 Apr 1863 He was imprisoned at Fayette Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1863. Captured by troops of the 34th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on 15 April 1863, described as "a deserter from the 60th Regt. Comp. C, CSA." Thereafter sent to the Atheneum Prison in Wheeling, (W)VA on 10 May 1863, described as "age 40, 5ft, 4 1/4 inches tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, occupation farmer, residence Alleghany Co, VA." He was sent to Camp Chase, OH on 11 May 1863, and received at Camp Chase on 12 May 1863. On 28 May 1863, James was released, and no further records of him exist. He never returned home. 
Mlt muster roll30 Apr 1863 James was listed in a muster roll on 30 Apr 1863. Noted as "deserted". 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJoseph H. Persinger, Mary (?), George Payne Persinger, Elizabeth F. Persinger, Sabina J. Persinger, Charles A. Persinger and James Fridley1
31 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJames Fridley, William Henry Fridley and Nancy Ann Fridley1

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Feb 1857 He married Martha Bess at Dunlap Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Feb 1857. James Fridley, age 31, single, b. Rockingham Co, VA, resides Alleghany Co, par. John and Hannah L. Fridley, farmer; Martha Bess, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Henry and Nellie Bess, reside Alleghany Co. Married by C.C. Cronin, M.E. Church, at Dunlap Creek, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 64.

Martha Bess

F, #6, b. circa 1836, d. before 1860
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth*circa 1836 Martha was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1836. 1850 census age 13.1 
 She was the daughter of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Martha Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*16 Feb 1857 She married James Fridley at Dunlap Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Feb 1857. James Fridley, age 31, single, b. Rockingham Co, VA, resides Alleghany Co, par. John and Hannah L. Fridley, farmer; Martha Bess, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Henry and Nellie Bess, reside Alleghany Co. Married by C.C. Cronin, M.E. Church, at Dunlap Creek, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Death*before 1860 Martha died before 1860. Martha was not enumerated with the family of James Fridley in 1860. This may indicate she had died by then.. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 64.

Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler

F, #7, b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
FatherMichael Tingler b. circa 1816, d. May 12, 1898
MotherEmeline Rebecca Bradford b. circa 1829, d. December 23, 1871
Birth*circa 1861 Laura was born at Craig Co, VA, circa 1861.
Age 9 in 1870 census; age 22 in 1880 census; age 36 in 1900 census.1 
 She was the daughter of Michael Tingler and Emeline Rebecca Bradford
Birth2May 1864 Conflicting evidence states that Laura was born at Craig Co, VA, in May 1864. 1900 census.1 
(Witness) Census30 Jun 1870 She appeared on the census of 30 Jun 1870 in the household of Michael Tingler and Emeline Rebecca Bradford at New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VA.1 
Marriage*20 Jan 1878 She married William Henry Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jan 1878. Wm H. Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. James and Martha Fridley, farmer, md. by Wm T. Quinn..2 
Census*4 Jun 1880 Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler and William Henry Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Jun 1880.1 
Census28 Jun 1900 Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler and William Henry Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jun 1900. 3.1 
Num Child*28 Jun 1900 Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler and William Henry Fridley had 11 children, with 11 living at the time of the census in 1900.1 
Death*circa 1904 Laura died circa 1904 at Fire Creek, Fayette Co, WV. According to Roy Fridley, Nettie died at Fire Creek, Fayette Co, WV shortly after he was born. The 1900 census shows that the family was residing in Alleghany Co., VA as of 28 June 1900. In 1910, Nettie's sister Melissa Catherine Tingler Lavender was shown resident at Fire Creek, as well as George Rufus Tingler, a first cousin. The family may have moved there shortly after 1900. By 1910, sons Walter, Porter, and George were all living in Fayette Co., but many of the others were back in Alleghany Co. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Jun 1870New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, Nancy Jane Tingler, Sarah Arminta 'Minnie' Tingler, Margaret Ann Tingler, Mary Susan Tingler, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Joseph R. Tingler and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler1
4 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler and Walter Baxter Fridley1
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley1

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Jan 1878 She married William Henry Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jan 1878. Wm H. Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. James and Martha Fridley, farmer, md. by Wm T. Quinn..2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Alleghany Co, VA Marriages, Bk?, p. 22.
  3. ED 1, Boiling Springs District, p. 85A, enumerated 28 June 1900.

Michael Tingler

M, #8, b. circa 1816, d. 12 May 1898
FatherJacob Tingler b. circa 1786, d. April 4, 1868
MotherMargaret 'Peggy' Persinger b. circa 1792, d. July 4, 1859
Birth*circa 1816 Michael was born at VA circa 1816. 1850 census age 34; 1860 census age 40; 1880 census age 63.1 
 He was the son of Jacob Tingler and Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger
Marriage*14 Dec 1837 He married Mary 'Polly' Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Dec 1837. Marriage performed by the Rev. Joseph Pennell..2 
Census*1840 Michael Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1840.1 
Marriage*19 Feb 1844 He married Emeline Rebecca Bradford at Monroe Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1844. Date of bond: Michael Tingler & Emiline R. Bradford; Michael Tingler & Ephraim Simmons, bondsmen.3 
EmploymentJul 1850 Occupation: laborer in Jul 1850 at Monroe Co, VA.1 
Census*20 Jul 1850 Michael Tingler and Emeline Rebecca Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at 39th Division, Monroe Co, VA, on 20 Jul 1850.1 
EmploymentJul 1860 Occupation: farmer in Jul 1860 at Potts Creek Valley, Craig Co, VA.1 
Census3 Jul 1860 Michael Tingler and Emeline Rebecca Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at Potts Creek Valley, Craig Co, VA, on 3 Jul 1860.1 
Employment*Jun 1870 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1870 at New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VA.1 
Census30 Jun 1870 Michael Tingler and Emeline Rebecca Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VA, on 30 Jun 1870.1 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: cooper in Jun 1880 at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census15 Jun 1880 Michael Tingler and Emeline Rebecca Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Jun 1880.1 
Death*12 May 1898 Michael died on 12 May 1898.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1840Alleghany Co, VAMichael Tingler1
20 Jul 185039th Division, Monroe Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, John Caperton Tingler and Nancy Jane Tingler1
3 Jul 1860Potts Creek Valley, Craig Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, William Henry Tingler, John Caperton Tingler, Nancy Jane Tingler, Sarah Arminta 'Minnie' Tingler, Margaret Ann Tingler and Mary Susan Tingler1
30 Jun 1870New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, Nancy Jane Tingler, Sarah Arminta 'Minnie' Tingler, Margaret Ann Tingler, Mary Susan Tingler, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Joseph R. Tingler and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler1
15 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, Mary Susan Tingler, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler and Melissa Catherine Tingler1

Partners and Children

Marriage*14 Dec 1837 He married Mary 'Polly' Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Dec 1837. Marriage performed by the Rev. Joseph Pennell..2 
Child

Partners and Children

Marriage*19 Feb 1844 He married Emeline Rebecca Bradford at Monroe Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1844. Date of bond: Michael Tingler & Emiline R. Bradford; Michael Tingler & Ephraim Simmons, bondsmen.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Alleghany Marr Reg Bk 1.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  4. [S211] Email Hellem's Diary, from Sandra Henderson, e-mail address, 19 March 2001..

Emeline Rebecca Bradford

F, #9, b. circa 1829, d. 23 Dec 1871
FatherJoseph Bradford b. circa 1797, d. circa December, 1868
MotherJane B. Drummond b. circa 1802, d. before 1880
Birth*circa 1829 Emeline was born at Botetourt Co, VA, circa 1829. Age 21 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census.1 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Bradford and Jane B. Drummond
Marriage*19 Feb 1844 She married Michael Tingler at Monroe Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1844. Date of bond: Michael Tingler & Emiline R. Bradford; Michael Tingler & Ephraim Simmons, bondsmen.2 
Census*20 Jul 1850 Emeline Rebecca Bradford and Michael Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at 39th Division, Monroe Co, VA, on 20 Jul 1850.1 
Census3 Jul 1860 Emeline Rebecca Bradford and Michael Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Potts Creek Valley, Craig Co, VA, on 3 Jul 1860.1 
Census30 Jun 1870 Emeline Rebecca Bradford and Michael Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VA, on 30 Jun 1870.1 
Death*23 Dec 1871 Emeline died on 23 Dec 1871 at Potts Creek, Craig Co, VA.
Cause of death unknown, age 38, husband Michael Tingler. An "Emeline R. is enumerated in the household of Michael Tingler in 1880, age 41. This must be in error.3 
Census15 Jun 1880 She and Michael Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Jun 1880.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Jul 185039th Division, Monroe Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, John Caperton Tingler and Nancy Jane Tingler1
3 Jul 1860Potts Creek Valley, Craig Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, William Henry Tingler, John Caperton Tingler, Nancy Jane Tingler, Sarah Arminta 'Minnie' Tingler, Margaret Ann Tingler and Mary Susan Tingler1
30 Jun 1870New Castle Twp, Craig Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, Nancy Jane Tingler, Sarah Arminta 'Minnie' Tingler, Margaret Ann Tingler, Mary Susan Tingler, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Joseph R. Tingler and Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler1
15 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VAMichael Tingler, Emeline Rebecca Bradford, Mary Susan Tingler, Elvira Frances 'Katie' Tingler and Melissa Catherine Tingler1

Partners and Children

Marriage*19 Feb 1844 She married Michael Tingler at Monroe Co, VA, on 19 Feb 1844. Date of bond: Michael Tingler & Emiline R. Bradford; Michael Tingler & Ephraim Simmons, bondsmen.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Craig Co. VA Death Register.

Mary Kathryn Fridley

F, #10, b. 14 May 1927, d. 11 Dec 2001
FatherRoy Gordon Fridley b. June 20, 1900, d. March 3, 1987
MotherAlta Ruth Johnson b. February 2, 1907, d. May 28, 1988
Birth*14 May 1927 Mary was born at Summers Co, WV, on 14 May 1927.1 
 She was the daughter of Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Mary Kathryn Fridley appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson at 279 Main St., Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Residence1 Apr 1935 Mary Kathryn Fridley lived with Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson on 1 Apr 1935 at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1940 Mary Kathryn Fridley appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Roy Gordon Fridley and Alta Ruth Johnson at 266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*27 Dec 1946 She married Jack Edward Lawrence at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Dec 1946. Jack Edward Lawrence, age 22, single, b. Hnton, res. Hinton; Mary Kathryn Fridley, age 19, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; md. by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.4 
Residence28 May 1975 Mary Kathryn Fridley resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 May 1975.5 
Residence1975 She resided at Pence Springs, Summers Co, WV, in 1975. 
Marriage*28 Apr 1984 She married William Lawrence Van Sant Jr at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1984. 
Residence28 May 1988 Mary Kathryn Fridley resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 May 1988.6 
Residence*10 Sep 2000 She resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 10 Sep 2000.7 
Death*11 Dec 2001 Mary died on 11 Dec 2001 at 604 Greenbrier Dr, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 74.1 
Burial*15 Dec 2001 Her body was interred on 15 Dec 2001 at Madams Creek, Summers Co, WV, at Restwood Mem Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930279 Main St., Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson, Mary Kathryn Fridley and Richard Lee Fridley2
22 Apr 1940266 Main St, Hinton, Summers Co, WVRoy Gordon Fridley, Alta Ruth Johnson, Mary Kathryn Fridley, Richard Lee Fridley and Barbara Lois Fridley3

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Dec 1946 She married Jack Edward Lawrence at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Dec 1946. Jack Edward Lawrence, age 22, single, b. Hnton, res. Hinton; Mary Kathryn Fridley, age 19, single, b. Hinton, res. Hinton; md. by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.4 
Children
  • Richard Thomas Lawrence
  • Margaret Ruth Lawrence
  • Mary Lee Lawrence

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Apr 1984 She married William Lawrence Van Sant Jr at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 28 Apr 1984. 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Mary Kat Van Sant, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 18 December 2001.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, Summers Co, WV, ED 45-8, p. 3A, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Jack E. Lawrence, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 29 May 1975.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Alta R. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, 1988.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Sarah Lawrence Heath, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 19 September 2000.

Walter Baxter Fridley

M, #12, b. 1 Sep 1879, d. 24 Oct 1957
Walter B. Fridley and Josephine B. (Wilson) Fridley, Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA
Image credit: John Steele, findagrave.com
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth*1 Sep 1879 Walter was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Sep 1879. Age 9/12 in 1880 census.1 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census4 Jun 1880 Walter Baxter Fridley appeared on the census of 4 Jun 1880 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Walter Baxter Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage*29 Dec 1902 He married Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Dec 1902.
Walter Baxter Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm H. and Laura Fridley, coal miner; Josie B. Wilson, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co., res. Alleghany Co, par. T.M. and M.E. Wilson; md by L. L. Lloyd.3,4 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1910 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader.2 
Census29 Apr 1910 Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Apr 1910.2 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: coal miner in Sep 1918 at Concho, Fayette Co, WV. Rock Lick Coal Co..1 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 Walter Baxter Fridley registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 He resided at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.1 
Employment*Feb 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Feb 1920 at Concho, Fayette Co, WV. Rock Lick Coal Co..2 
Census3 Feb 1920 He and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson appeared on the census as head of household at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Feb 1920.2 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: laborer in May 1930 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Paper mill.2 
Census14 May 1930 Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson were listed as residents in the census report at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 May 1930. Boarders in the household of John H. & Punia L. Patterson. This entry is questionable: they are listed as Walter B. and Jocie B. Fridley, but ages given as 22 and 20 (actual 50 and 43).2 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Apr 1935.2 
Residence15 Sep 1939 Walter Baxter Fridley resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Sep 1939.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: plasterer in Apr 1940 at Alexandria, VA. Building contractors.2 
Census*8 Apr 1940 He and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson appeared on the census as head of household at Martha Washington Tourist Camp, Alexandria, VA, on 8 Apr 1940.2 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: plasterer in Apr 1942 at Alexandria, VA.6 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 Walter Baxter Fridley registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Alexandria, VA.6 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 He resided at Martha Washington Tourist Court, Alexandria, VA, on 27 Apr 1942.6 
Residence15 Mar 1948 He resided at Alexandria, VA, on 15 Mar 1948.7 
Residence23 May 1951 He resided at Alexandria, VA, on 23 May 1951.8 
Residence6 Mar 1952 He resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Mar 1952.9 
ResidenceOct 1957 He resided at 409 Kline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, in Oct 1957.10 
Death*24 Oct 1957 Walter died on 24 Oct 1957 at Alleghany Mem Hosp, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 78.10,11 
Burial*26 Oct 1957 His body was interred on 26 Oct 1957 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at Alleghany Memorial Park.11,10 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler and Walter Baxter Fridley2
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley2
29 Apr 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Lilly Frances Fridley and Edith Beatrice Fridley2
3 Feb 1920Concho, Fayette Co, WVWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Edith Beatrice Fridley and Herbert Everett Fridley2
14 May 1930Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWalter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson2
8 Apr 1940Martha Washington Tourist Camp, Alexandria, VAWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Herbert Everett Fridley, Ruby Virginia Bess and Jerry Wayne Fridley2

Partners and Children

Marriage*29 Dec 1902 He married Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Dec 1902.
Walter Baxter Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm H. and Laura Fridley, coal miner; Josie B. Wilson, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co., res. Alleghany Co, par. T.M. and M.E. Wilson; md by L. L. Lloyd.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  4. [S1291] Alleghany Marriages, Bk??, p. 81, Walter Baxter Fridley, age 22, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par: William H. and Laura Fridley, coal miner, by L. L. Lloyd. Josie B. Wilson, age 16, b. Alleghany Co., par: T.M. and M.E. Wilson.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  9. [S237] Obituary, William Carl Fridley, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 8 March 1952.
  10. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.

Lutishia W. Fridley1

F, #13, b. Apr 1882, d. 23 May 1951
Bruce and Lutishia (Fridley) Armentrout, Armentrout Cem, Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA
Image credit: LuvMtns, findagrave.com
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth212 Dec 1881 Conflicting evidence states that Lutishia was born at Red Dog, WV, on 12 Dec 1881.
Probably "Red Ash", a mining town across the river from Fire Creek, WV, where William and Laura lived. Death certificate (informant was William Dallas Armentrout) has birth in Alleghany Co.2,3 
Birth*Apr 1882 Lutishia was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Apr 1882. 1900 census.1 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Lutishia W. Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*13 Jun 1906 She married Captain Bruce Armentrout at Alleghany Co, VA, on 13 Jun 1906.
Captain Bruce Armentrout, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. M.J. & S.J. Armentrout, farmer; Lutitia Fridley, age 24, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. H.W. & L.G. Fridley; md by John B. Davis.4,5 
Census*18 Apr 1910 Lutishia W. Fridley and Captain Bruce Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1910.1 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Captain Bruce Armentrout and Lutishia W. Fridley resided at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.6 
Census25 Feb 1920 She and Captain Bruce Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Feb 1920.1 
Census29 Apr 1930 Lutishia W. Fridley and Captain Bruce Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Apr 1930.1 
Residence15 Sep 1939 Lutishia W. Fridley resided at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Sep 1939.7 
Census18 Apr 1940 She and Captain Bruce Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1940.1 
Residence27 Apr 1942 Captain Bruce Armentrout and Lutishia W. Fridley resided at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1942.8 
Residence*15 Mar 1948 She resided at Bess, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Mar 1948.9 
Census20 Apr 1950 She and Captain Bruce Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Apr 1950.1 
Death*23 May 1951 Lutishia died on 23 May 1951 at Indian Draft, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 69. Died at the home of her son William Dallas Armentrout.2,10 
Burial*25 May 1951 Her body was interred on 25 May 1951 at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, at Armentrout Cem.2,11 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley1
18 Apr 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, William Dallas Armentrout and Vadis Richard Armentrout1
25 Feb 1920Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, William Dallas Armentrout, Vadis Richard Armentrout, Ilda May Armentrout, Nellie Pearl Armentrout and Roxie Evelyn Armentrout1
29 Apr 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, William Dallas Armentrout, Vadis Richard Armentrout, Ilda May Armentrout, Nellie Pearl Armentrout, Roxie Evelyn Armentrout, George Harding Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout1
18 Apr 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout, George Harding Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout1
20 Apr 1950Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACaptain Bruce Armentrout, Lutishia W. Fridley, Vadis Richard Armentrout and Leonard Bertram Armentrout1

Partners and Children

Marriage*13 Jun 1906 She married Captain Bruce Armentrout at Alleghany Co, VA, on 13 Jun 1906.
Captain Bruce Armentrout, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. M.J. & S.J. Armentrout, farmer; Lutitia Fridley, age 24, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. H.W. & L.G. Fridley; md by John B. Davis.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S231] Cindy Driscoll, FGS, Jan 96.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  5. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Descendants of John Wolfe, Louise Collins Perkins, compiler, online at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/e/r/…, accessed Oct 2006.
  6. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  8. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  9. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Wednesday, 23 May 1951.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.

George Belden Fridley1

M, #14, b. May 1884, d. 15 Mar 1948
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth219 Jan 1882 George Belden Fridley was birth2 on 19 Jan 1882 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Birth21883 Conflicting evidence states that George was born in 1883. Age 37 in 1920 census; age 66 on death certificate in 1948.1 
Birth*May 1884 George was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in May 1884. 1900 census; 1940 census age 54.3 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 George Belden Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage*2 Apr 1910 He married Hattie Ethel McMillion at Harvey, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1910.
George Fridley, age 25, single, b. VA, res. Concho, par. W.H. & Nettie, miner; Hattie McMillion, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Concho, par. Alva & Louise; affiant William Conway; md by S.J. Thomas at Harvey.4 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1910 at Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Num Child*30 Apr 1910 George Belden Fridley and Hattie Ethel McMillion had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1910.3 
Census30 Apr 1910 George Belden Fridley and Hattie Ethel McMillion were listed as residents in the census report at Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1910. George and Hattie were enumerated as boarders in home of William and Harriett Conway. These may be relatives of Hattie, whose mother was Louise Conway. William Conway was affiant at the marriage of George and Hattie.3 
Employment12 Sep 1918 Occupation: coal company worker on 12 Sep 1918 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co, VA. Trashman, Pocahontas Fuel Co, Inc..1 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 George Belden Fridley resided at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918. George noted that his closest relative was W.H. Fridley, Pocahontas, VA. Was William Henry living with him at the time?.1 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co, WV.3 
Census14 Jan 1920 George Belden Fridley was listed as a resident in the census report at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co, WV, on 14 Jan 1920. Boarder in the household of Frank and Carrie Hopkins, age 37, single, b. VA.3 
Research Note*10 Mar 1926 George was a miner in the Eccles No 5 mine the day of an explosion that killed 14 miners. George was part of a group of miners that hastily built a wall to shelter behind and survived to be rescued. This was the same mine that George's brother Porter Fridley was killed in the massive explosion of 1914.5 
Marriage*3 Aug 1926 He married Margie Hardy at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 3 Aug 1926.
George Fridley, age 44, b. Covington, VA, res. Eccles, WV; Orgie (or Orgil) Hardy, age 32, b. Tazewell Co, VA, res. Eccles, WV; md by A.H. Matheny at Beckley.6 
Residence15 Sep 1939 George Belden Fridley resided at WV on 15 Sep 1939.7 
Census*16 Apr 1940 He and Margie Hardy appeared on the census as head of household at Eccles, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.3 
EmploymentApr 1942 George's occupation: Unemployed at Eccles, Raleigh Co, WV, in Apr 1942.2 
Mlt-Registration*27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Raleigh Co, WV. Named W.B. Fridley of Covington, VA as person who would know his address.2 
Residence27 Apr 1942 He resided at Eccles, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.2 
Death*15 Mar 1948 George died on 15 Mar 1948 at Harper, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 63.8,9 
Burial*17 Mar 1948 His body was interred on 17 Mar 1948 at Mt Tabor, Raleigh Co, WV, at Calfee Cemetery.8,9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley3
30 Apr 1910Low Pct, Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVGeorge Belden Fridley and Hattie Ethel McMillion3
14 Jan 1920Jenkinjones, McDowell Co, WVGeorge Belden Fridley3
16 Apr 1940Eccles, Raleigh Co, WVGeorge Belden Fridley and Margie Hardy3

Partners and Children

Marriage*2 Apr 1910 He married Hattie Ethel McMillion at Harvey, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1910.
George Fridley, age 25, single, b. VA, res. Concho, par. W.H. & Nettie, miner; Hattie McMillion, age 16, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Concho, par. Alva & Louise; affiant William Conway; md by S.J. Thomas at Harvey.4 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*3 Aug 1926 He married Margie Hardy at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 3 Aug 1926.
George Fridley, age 44, b. Covington, VA, res. Eccles, WV; Orgie (or Orgil) Hardy, age 32, b. Tazewell Co, VA, res. Eccles, WV; md by A.H. Matheny at Beckley.6 

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S2719] "Ten Rescued from No. 5," Hinton (WV) Daily News, Wednesday, 10 March 1926.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  8. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  9. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  10. [S235] Births, Civil Records Raleigh Co, WV, from Darlene Jackson, Oct 19 2004.
  11. [S211] Email Darlene Jackson <e-mail address>, Oct 14 2004.

Porter Cleveland Fridley1

M, #15, b. Apr 1887, d. 28 Apr 1914
Eccles Memorial, list of dead in 1914 explosion
Image credit: Stephen Burgess, 2014
Eccles Memorial, Eccles, WV
Image credit: Stephen Burgess, 2014
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth*Apr 1887 Porter was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Apr 1887. 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Porter Cleveland Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage*30 Jul 1909 He married Virginia Margaret 'Maggie' Doody at Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Jul 1909.
Porter C. Fridley, age 24, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Raleigh Co; Virginia M. Doody, age 17, b. Raleigh Co, res. Raleigh Co; md by M.I. Cook at Beckley.3,4 
Employment*May 1910 Occupation: railroader in May 1910 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Brakeman.2 
Census4 May 1910 Porter Cleveland Fridley and Virginia Margaret 'Maggie' Doody appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.2 
Death*28 Apr 1914 Porter died on 28 Apr 1914 at Eccles, Raleigh Co, WV. Killed in the explosion of the No. 5 Eccles Mine in which 186 men were killed; this was the second worst mining disaster in WV history. 5

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley2
4 May 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVPorter Cleveland Fridley and Virginia Margaret 'Maggie' Doody2

Partners and Children

Marriage*30 Jul 1909 He married Virginia Margaret 'Maggie' Doody at Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Jul 1909.
Porter C. Fridley, age 24, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Raleigh Co; Virginia M. Doody, age 17, b. Raleigh Co, res. Raleigh Co; md by M.I. Cook at Beckley.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records "Virginia, Birth Certificates, 1912-1913," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99PS-G9TW-1 : 20 August 2018), 100816778 > image 462 of 808; from Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : n.d.); citing Library of Virginia, Richmond.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  4. [S82] Ronald Ray Turner, Marriage Records of Raleigh Co, WV 1850-1910, Manassas, VA, 1991, p. 107.
  5. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcoal/ecles.html

Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley

F, #16, b. 1 Jan 1890, d. 4 Jun 1974
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth1 Jan 1889 Bonnie was born at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Jan 1889.1,2 
Birth*1 Jan 1890 Bonnie was born at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Jan 1890.2,3 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Marriage*17 May 1905 She married James Henry Arrington at Fire Creek, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 May 1905.
James H. Arrington, age 30, single, b. VA, res. Fayette Co, par. John & Martha, miner; Bonnie K. Fridley, age 17, single, b. VA, res. Fayette Co, par. W.H. & n/a; md by Henry Light at Fire Creek.5 
Census*4 May 1910 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley and James Henry Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.4 
Census19 Jan 1920 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley and James Henry Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Jan 1920.4 
Census8 Apr 1930 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley and James Henry Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1930.4 
Census11 May 1940 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley and James Henry Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 May 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Gary Arrington, grandson, age 4, b. WV.4 
Residence15 Mar 1948 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.6 
Census3 Apr 1950 She and James Henry Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Apr 1950.4 
Residence23 May 1951 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1951.7 
Residence6 Mar 1952 She resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.8 
(informant) Death22 Jan 1953 Bonnie was informant for the death of James Henry Arrington at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Jan 1953.9,10 
Residence24 Oct 1957 Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1957.11 
Residence26 May 1961 She resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 May 1961.12 
Residence21 Jul 1968 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jul 1968.13 
Residence16 May 1969 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 May 1969.14 
Residence5 Jun 1969 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1969.15 
Residence*Jun 1974 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, in Jun 1974.16 
Death*4 Jun 1974 Bonnie died on 4 Jun 1974 at Montgomery General Hosp, Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, at age 84.
OAK HILL Mrs. Katherine Arrington, 84, of Oak Hill, died Tuesday in Montgomery General Hospital. She was a member of Kincaid Church of God and was a native of Potts Creek, Va. Surviving: son, Raymond of Oak Hill; daughters, Mrs. Martha Matheny, and Mrs. Georgie Wilson, both of Oak Hill. Mrs. Grace Cook of Staunton, Va.. Mrs. Eloise Haskett of Wilmington. Del., Mrs. Virginia Phillips of Kincaid: brother, Roy Fridley of Hinton; sister. Mrs. Mattie Payne of Oak Hill; 22 grand- children: 29 great-grandchildren....2,1,16 
Burial*7 Jun 1974 Her body was interred on 7 Jun 1974 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, at Kincaid Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley4
4 May 1910Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJames Henry Arrington, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Jesse Arnold Arrington and Roy Stanaford Arrington4
19 Jan 1920Page, Fayette Co, WVJames Henry Arrington, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Jesse Arnold Arrington, Roy Stanaford Arrington, Martha Jeanette Arrington, Virginia Violett Arrington, Raymond Eugene Arrington and Elowise Gertrude Arrington4
8 Apr 1930Page, Fayette Co, WVJames Henry Arrington, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Roy Stanaford Arrington, Virginia Violett Arrington, Raymond Eugene Arrington, Elowise Gertrude Arrington, Grace Mae Arrington and Georgia Katherine Arrington4
11 May 1940Page, Fayette Co, WVJames Henry Arrington, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley and Martha Jeanette Arrington4
3 Apr 1950Page, Fayette Co, WVJames Henry Arrington, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley and Ronald Jesse Arrington4

Partners and Children

Marriage*17 May 1905 She married James Henry Arrington at Fire Creek, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 May 1905.
James H. Arrington, age 30, single, b. VA, res. Fayette Co, par. John & Martha, miner; Bonnie K. Fridley, age 17, single, b. VA, res. Fayette Co, par. W.H. & n/a; md by Henry Light at Fire Creek.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S232] Funeral home notice.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Katherine Arrington, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 5 June 1974.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  8. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
  9. [S237] Obituary, James Henry Arrington, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 25 January 1953.
  10. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.
  12. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  13. [S237] Obituary, Kenneth Eugene Wilson, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 22 July 1968.
  14. [S237] Obituary, Carrie Dell Fridley Payne, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 18 May 1969.
  15. [S237] Obituary, Jesse Arrington, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 6 June 1969.
  16. [S237] Obituary, Charleston Gazette, Thursday, June 06, 1974.

Virgie Alice Fridley1

F, #17, b. Apr 1891, d. 2 Aug 1923
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth*Apr 1891 Virgie was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Apr 1891.2 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Virgie Alice Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*Feb 1910 She married Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe at Fayette Co, WV, in Feb 1910.
Jacob H. Wolfe, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. Isaac & Dovie, driver; Virgie Alice Fridley, age 18, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. William & n/a. This entry contains only the license date of 1 February 1910, but not a marriage date nor the name of the performing minister. Was the license not returned?.3 
Census*4 May 1910 Virgie Alice Fridley and Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.1 
Residence*11 Sep 1918 Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe and Virgie Alice Fridley resided at 115 Kirk, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 11 Sep 1918.4 
Census7 Jan 1920 She and Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe appeared on the census as head of household at 119 Kirk St, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 7 Jan 1920.1 
Death*2 Aug 1923 Virgie died on 2 Aug 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, at age 32. Died of acute tuberculosis. Informant was J. T. Elmore, Princeton, WV.5 
Burial*3 Aug 1923 Her body was interred on 3 Aug 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, at Oakwood Cemetery.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley1
4 May 1910Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJacob Hezekiah Wolfe and Virgie Alice Fridley1
7 Jan 1920119 Kirk St, Princeton, Mercer Co, WVJacob Hezekiah Wolfe, Virgie Alice Fridley, Seldon Richard 'Pat' Wolfe, Meldon Mitchell Wolfe, Clara Edith Wolfe, Robert Silas Wolfe and Jesse Arnold Wolfe1

Partners and Children

Marriage*Feb 1910 She married Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe at Fayette Co, WV, in Feb 1910.
Jacob H. Wolfe, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. Isaac & Dovie, driver; Virgie Alice Fridley, age 18, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. William & n/a. This entry contains only the license date of 1 February 1910, but not a marriage date nor the name of the performing minister. Was the license not returned?.3 
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. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

John Lewis Fridley

M, #18, b. 14 May 1892, d. 26 May 1961
John Lewis Fridley
Image credit: Beth Fridley
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth314 Jun 1890 Conflicting evidence states that John was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Jun 1890. WWII draft registration has 14 June 1888.1,2 
Birth*14 May 1892 John was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 May 1892.3,4 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
Birth14 May 1893 John was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 May 1893. 1900 census b. May 1893.5 
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.6 
Marriage*16 Nov 1914 He married Bertha Mae Pennington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1914.
John Fridley, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Kincaid, par. W.H. & Lucy, miner; Bertha Pennington, age 22, single, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Ward & Mary; md by E.G. McKinney at Kincaid.7,8,6 
Employment5 Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner on 5 Jun 1917 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV. Loup Creek Colliery Co..1 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 John Lewis Fridley registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV. John reported he was deaf in one ear and dependents were "wife and two children."1 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Page, Fayette Co, WV.6 
Census19 Jan 1920 He and Bertha Mae Pennington appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Jan 1920.6 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.6 
Census*12 Apr 1930 John Lewis Fridley and Bertha Mae Pennington appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.6 
(informant) Death15 Sep 1939 John was informant for the death of William Henry Fridley at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Sep 1939.3,9,10 
Residence15 Sep 1939 John Lewis Fridley resided at WV on 15 Sep 1939.9 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1940 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV. Timber man, coal mining.6 
Census16 May 1940 He and Bertha Mae Pennington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 May 1940.6 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1942 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV. Koppers Coal Co.2 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 John Lewis Fridley registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 John Lewis Fridley and Bertha Mae Pennington resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.2 
Residence15 Mar 1948 John Lewis Fridley resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.11 
EmploymentMay 1950 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1950 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV. Trackman, coal mine.6 
Census4 May 1950 He and Bertha Mae Pennington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1950.6 
Residence23 May 1951 John Lewis Fridley resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1951.12 
Residence6 Mar 1952 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.13 
Residence24 Oct 1957 He resided at AZ on 24 Oct 1957.14 
ResidenceMay 1961 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, in May 1961.4 
Death*26 May 1961 John died on 26 May 1961 at Raleigh General Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 69.3,4 
Burial*29 May 1961 His body was interred on 29 May 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.3,5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley6
19 Jan 1920Page, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington, Elzie Jack Fridley, Wilmer Lewis Fridley and Leona Maxine Fridley6
12 Apr 1930Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington, Wilmer Lewis Fridley, Leona Maxine Fridley, Kenneth Walter Fridley, Freda Ellen Fridley, Marcella Mae Fridley and Cecil Herman Fridley6
16 May 1940Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington, Cecil Herman Fridley and Billie Carroll Fridley6
4 May 1950Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington and Billie Carroll Fridley6

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Nov 1914 He married Bertha Mae Pennington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1914.
John Fridley, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Kincaid, par. W.H. & Lucy, miner; Bertha Pennington, age 22, single, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Ward & Mary; md by E.G. McKinney at Kincaid.7,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  5. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  8. [S1292] Sharon Cahoon, e-mail address, Aug 1997 email., has 16 Nov 1914.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  10. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Fayette Co Deaths; WV Death Certificate 14302.
  11. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  12. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  13. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
  14. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.

William Carl Fridley

M, #19, b. 25 Dec 1895, d. 6 Mar 1952
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth225 Dec 1894 William Carl Fridley was birth2 on 25 Dec 1894 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Birth*25 Dec 1895 William was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1895. 1900 census, Dec 1895.2 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 William Carl Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 William Carl Fridley resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1917.3 
Employment5 Jun 1917 Occupation: farmer on 5 Jun 1917 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Mlt active duty* William reported for active duty at WWI.3 
Marriage*9 Dec 1918 He married Margaret Gertrude Small at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1918.
Wm Carl Fridley, age 21, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Minden, par. Wm H. & Nettie A., miner; Margaret G. Small, age 21, single, b. Staunton, VA, res. Minden, par. Geo A & Nancy J; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.4,2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Clifftop, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census5 Jan 1920 William Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small appeared on the census as head of household at Clifftop, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1920.2 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: coal miner in May 1930 at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Census*1 May 1930 William Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small appeared on the census as head of household at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 May 1930.2 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 William Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small resided at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.2 
Residence15 Sep 1939 William Carl Fridley resided at WV on 15 Sep 1939.5 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1940 at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.2 
Census23 May 1940 He and Margaret Gertrude Small appeared on the census as head of household at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1940.2 
Residence24 Apr 1946 William Carl Fridley resided at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1946.6 
(informant) Death24 Apr 1946 William was informant for the death of Margaret Gertrude Small at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1946.3,6,7 
Residence15 Mar 1948 William Carl Fridley resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.8 
(Witness) Census3 Apr 1950 He appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1950 in the household of Arnold Franklin Barker and Virginia Frances Fridley at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census20 Apr 1950 William Carl Fridley appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1950 in the household of John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley at Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Residence23 May 1951 William Carl Fridley resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1951.9 
ResidenceMar 1952 He resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, in Mar 1952.3,10 
Death*6 Mar 1952 William died on 6 Mar 1952 at VA Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 56.3,11,10,7 
Burial*9 Mar 1952 His body was interred on 9 Mar 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.10,7,3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley2
5 Jan 1920Clifftop, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small2
1 May 1930Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley, Margaret Gertrude Small, Virginia Frances Fridley, Zela Geraldine Fridley and William Carl Fridley Jr2
23 May 1940Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley, Margaret Gertrude Small, William Carl Fridley Jr, Janice Lee Fridley and Rebecca Lou Fridley2
3 Apr 1950Rainelle, Greenbrier Co, WVArnold Franklin Barker, Virginia Frances Fridley, Nancy Carroll Barker, William Franklin Barker, Allen F. Barker and William Carl Fridley2
20 Apr 1950Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WVJohn Randolph Booth Sr, Zela Geraldine Fridley, Jerry Dale Booth, Brenda Kay Booth and William Carl Fridley2

Partners and Children

Marriage*9 Dec 1918 He married Margaret Gertrude Small at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1918.
Wm Carl Fridley, age 21, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Minden, par. Wm H. & Nettie A., miner; Margaret G. Small, age 21, single, b. Staunton, VA, res. Minden, par. Geo A & Nancy J; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Margaret Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 26 April 1946.
  7. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  8. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  10. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
  11. [S237] Obituary, William Carl Fridley, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 8 March 1952.

Carrie Dell Fridley

F, #20, b. 25 Dec 1895, d. 16 May 1969
Obituary of Carrie Dell Fridley Payne, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 18 May 1969
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth*25 Dec 1895 Carrie was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1895. 1900 census, Dec. 1895.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Carrie Dell Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census7 May 1910 Carrie Dell Fridley appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 in the household of John William 'Jackson' Bowyer and Mary Susan Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage*8 May 1912 She married Vesper Ottman Payne at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1912.
Vesper O. Payne, age 19, single, b. Page, WV, res. Page, par. Madison & Sarah, miner; Carrie D. Fridley, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Page, par. William & Jeanette; md. by J.T. Painter at Kincaid.3,4 
Census20 Jan 1920 Carrie Dell Fridley and Vesper Ottman Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1920.2 
Census*17 Apr 1930 Carrie Dell Fridley and Vesper Ottman Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1930.2 
Residence15 Sep 1939 Carrie Dell Fridley resided at WV on 15 Sep 1939.5 
Census7 May 1940 She and Vesper Ottman Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 May 1940.2 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Vesper Ottman Payne and Carrie Dell Fridley resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.6 
Residence15 Mar 1948 She resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.7 
Census4 May 1950 She and Vesper Ottman Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Johnsons Branch, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1950.2 
Residence23 May 1951 Carrie Dell Fridley resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1951.8 
Residence6 Mar 1952 She resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.9 
Residence*27 Sep 1956 She resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Sep 1956.10 
(informant) Death27 Sep 1956 Carrie was informant for the death of Vesper Ottman Payne at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Sep 1956.11,10,12 
Residence24 Oct 1957 Carrie Dell Fridley resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1957.13 
Residence26 May 1961 She resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 May 1961.14 
Death*16 May 1969 Carrie died on 16 May 1969 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, at age 73.11,1,12 
Burial*19 May 1969 Her body was interred on 19 May 1969 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.11,1,12 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley2
7 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn William 'Jackson' Bowyer, Mary Susan Tingler, David Ottowa Bowyer, Roy Gordon Fridley and Carrie Dell Fridley2
20 Jan 1920Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVVesper Ottman Payne, Carrie Dell Fridley, Beulah Blondine Payne and Ellen Dana Payne2
17 Apr 1930Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WVVesper Ottman Payne, Carrie Dell Fridley, Ellen Dana Payne, Vesper Ottman Payne Jr, Margaret Lee Payne, Dallas Lawrence Payne and Wanda Mildred Payne2
7 May 1940Page, Fayette Co, WVVesper Ottman Payne, Carrie Dell Fridley, Vesper Ottman Payne Jr, Dallas Lawrence Payne and Wanda Mildred Payne2
4 May 1950Johnsons Branch, Fayette Co, WVVesper Ottman Payne, Carrie Dell Fridley, Dallas Lawrence Payne and Dallas E. Payne2

Partners and Children

Marriage*8 May 1912 She married Vesper Ottman Payne at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1912.
Vesper O. Payne, age 19, single, b. Page, WV, res. Page, par. Madison & Sarah, miner; Carrie D. Fridley, age 17, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Page, par. William & Jeanette; md. by J.T. Painter at Kincaid.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Carrie Dell Fridley Payne, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 18 May 1969.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  9. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Vesper O. Payne, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 27 Sept 1956.
  11. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  12. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  13. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.
  14. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  15. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Mattie Ann Fridley

F, #21, b. 26 Mar 1898, d. 6 Sep 1986
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May, 1857, d. September 15, 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. circa 1861, d. circa 1904
Birth*26 Mar 1898 Mattie was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Mar 1898.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 Mattie Ann Fridley appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census12 May 1910 Mattie Ann Fridley appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in the household of Harvey Jordan Humphries and Rosetta Landona 'Dona' Bowyer at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage*29 May 1912 She married Henry Washington Payne at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 May 1912.
Henry W. Payne, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Page, par. Madison & Susan J, miner; Mattie A. Fridley, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Page, par. W.H. & Jeanett; md by D.H. Perkins at Kincaid.3,4 
Census*20 Jan 1920 Mattie Ann Fridley and Henry Washington Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1920.2 
Census9 Apr 1930 Mattie Ann Fridley and Henry Washington Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Blue Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1930.2 
Residence15 Sep 1939 Mattie Ann Fridley resided at WV on 15 Sep 1939.5 
Census8 May 1940 She and Henry Washington Payne appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 May 1940.2 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Henry Washington Payne and Mattie Ann Fridley resided at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.6 
Move*circa 1944 She moved to Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, circa 1944.7 
Residence15 Mar 1948 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.8 
Census13 Apr 1950 She and Henry Washington Payne appeared on the census as head of household at 520 Summerlee Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Apr 1950.2 
Residence23 May 1951 Mattie Ann Fridley resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1951.9 
Residence6 Mar 1952 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.10 
Residence21 Jul 1952 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Jul 1952.11 
Residence24 Oct 1957 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1957.12 
Residence26 May 1961 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 May 1961.13 
Residence*16 May 1969 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 May 1969.14 
Residence4 Jun 1974 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1974.15 
Residence22 Apr 1984 She resided at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1984.16 
Death*6 Sep 1986 Mattie died on 6 Sep 1986 at Montgomery General Hosp, Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, at age 88.17 
Burial*9 Sep 1986 Her body was interred on 9 Sep 1986 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.17 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler, Walter Baxter Fridley, Lutishia W. Fridley, George Belden Fridley, Porter Cleveland Fridley, Bonnie Katherine 'Kate' Fridley, Virgie Alice Fridley, John Lewis Fridley, William Carl Fridley, Carrie Dell Fridley and Mattie Ann Fridley2
12 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAHarvey Jordan Humphries, Rosetta Landona 'Dona' Bowyer and Mattie Ann Fridley2
20 Jan 1920Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVHenry Washington Payne, Mattie Ann Fridley, Dorothy Mae Payne, Lacy David Payne, Corda Alline Payne and Beulah Pauline Payne2
9 Apr 1930Blue Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVHenry Washington Payne, Mattie Ann Fridley, Dorothy Mae Payne, Lacy David Payne, Corda Alline Payne and Beulah Pauline Payne2
8 May 1940Page, Fayette Co, WVHenry Washington Payne and Mattie Ann Fridley2
13 Apr 1950520 Summerlee Ave, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVHenry Washington Payne and Mattie Ann Fridley2

Partners and Children

Marriage*29 May 1912 She married Henry Washington Payne at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 May 1912.
Henry W. Payne, age 19, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Page, par. Madison & Susan J, miner; Mattie A. Fridley, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Page, par. W.H. & Jeanett; md by D.H. Perkins at Kincaid.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Wm Henry Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, 18 September 1939.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S233] Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, WV Sept. 1971, social page article.
  8. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Lutishia Fridley Armentrout, Covington (VA) Virginian, Monday, 28 May 1951.
  10. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Henry Washington Payne, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Tuesday, 22 July 1952.
  12. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.
  13. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  14. [S237] Obituary, Carrie Dell Fridley Payne, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 18 May 1969.
  15. [S237] Obituary, Katherine Arrington, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 5 June 1974.
  16. [S237] Obituary, Charles Edward Fridley, Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, Tuesday, 24 April 1984.
  17. [S237] Obituary, Mattie Ann Payne, newspaper unknown (probably Beckley, WV, Register-Herald), September 1986.

Nancy Ann Fridley

F, #22, b. circa 1857, d. 16 Dec 1945
FatherJames Fridley b. circa 1822
MotherMartha Bess b. circa 1836, d. before 1860
Biography* Known as "Aunt Nan"; lived in Covington and smoked a pipe. 
Birth*circa 1857 Nancy was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1857. Age 3 in 1860 census; age 23, in 1880 census; 1900 age 43, b. 1857; age 49 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1930 census. Nancy's death certificate lists age as 98y, 8m, 19d, b. 27 March 1847, but this is 10 years too early.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James Fridley and Martha Bess
(Witness) Census31 Aug 1860 Nancy Ann Fridley appeared on the census of 31 Aug 1860 in the household of James Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*17 Jan 1877 She married Tilman Crockett Smith at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jan 1877.
Tilman C. Smith, age 24, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jno C & S. Smith, farmer; Nancy A. Fridley, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jas and Margaret [sic] Fridley; md by Wm A. Humphries.3,4 
Census*1880 Nancy Ann Fridley was listed as a resident in the census report at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, in 1880. 
Census*11 Jul 1900 She and Tilman Crockett Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jul 1900.1 
Census15 Apr 1910 Nancy Ann Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1910.1 
(Witness) Census5 Mar 1920 She appeared on the census of 5 Mar 1920 in the household of Alexander Lafayette Bess and Minerva Ann Smith at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Nancy Ann Fridley appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Thomas Cecil Bess and Hattie Mae Kimbrough at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census13 Apr 1940 Nancy Ann Fridley appeared on the census of 13 Apr 1940 in the household of Bennie Davis Roy Wolfe and Annie Mae Bess at Westwood, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Death*16 Dec 1945 Nancy died on 16 Dec 1945 at Westwood, Alleghany Co, VA.2,5 
Burial*18 Dec 1945 Her body was interred on 18 Dec 1945 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.2,6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
31 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJames Fridley, William Henry Fridley and Nancy Ann Fridley1
1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VANancy Ann Fridley
11 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VATilman Crockett Smith and Nancy Ann Fridley1
15 Apr 1910Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VANancy Ann Fridley1
5 Mar 1920Covington, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Minerva Ann Smith, Thomas Cecil Bess, Annie Mae Bess, Betty Florence Bess, Minnie Usrey Bess, Ada Frances Bess, Dorothy Lee Bess, Nancy Ann Fridley, Calvin Campbell Bess, Emmett Cecil Bess and Alline Bess1
16 Apr 1930Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAThomas Cecil Bess, Hattie Mae Kimbrough, Hattie Pearl Bess, Margaret Louise Bess, Cecil Earl Bess and Nancy Ann Fridley1
13 Apr 1940Westwood, Alleghany Co, VABennie Davis Roy Wolfe, Annie Mae Bess, Ivy Annie Wolfe, Floyd Davis Wolfe, Clara Mae Wolfe, Benny Lee Roy Wolfe, Jacqueline Wolfe, Ada Frances Bess and Nancy Ann Fridley1

Partners and Children

Marriage*17 Jan 1877 She married Tilman Crockett Smith at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jan 1877.
Tilman C. Smith, age 24, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jno C & S. Smith, farmer; Nancy A. Fridley, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jas and Margaret [sic] Fridley; md by Wm A. Humphries.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S232] Funeral home notice R. M. Loving Funeral home, funeral bill, from Beth Fridley, July 1999..
  6. [S232] Funeral home notice R. M. Loving Funeral home, funeral bill, from Beth Fridley, July 1999.
  7. [S211] Email Ronny, e-mail address, January 07, 2003.

John Fridley

M, #23, b. circa 1772, d. before 1850
FatherGeorge Fridley b. August 28, 1731, d. 1814
MotherMargaret
Birth*circa 1772 John was born at VA circa 1772.1 
 He was the son of George Fridley and Margaret
(Witness) Marriage16 Sep 1806 They was a witness at Adam Losh and Catherine 'Caty' Fridley's wedding at Rockingham Co, VA, on 16 Sep 1806. Consent by father, George Fridley, Sr; consent witnesses: John Fridley and George Fridley Jr. 
Marriage* He married _____
Marriage*7 Nov 1817 He married Mrs. Hannah L. Jones at Rockingham Co, VA, on 7 Nov 1817.2 
Census1820 John Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Rockingham Co, VA, in 1820.3 
Deed*1824 He bought property at Rockingham Co, VA, in 1824. "38 acres first granted to George Fridley bearing date of 24th day of March 1796.".4 
Census*1830 He appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1830.3 
Census1840 He appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1840. John was age 60-70 (b. 1770-1780); 2 males 20-30 (b. 1810-1820); 1 male 15-20 (b. 1820-1825); 1 female 50-60 (b. 1780-1790). 4 total residents, 2 in agriculture.3 
Death*before 1850 John died before 1850 at Alleghany Co, VA. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1820Rockingham Co, VAJohn Fridley3
1830Alleghany Co, VAJohn Fridley3
1840Alleghany Co, VAJohn Fridley3

Partners and Children

Marriage* He married _____
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*7 Nov 1817 He married Mrs. Hannah L. Jones at Rockingham Co, VA, on 7 Nov 1817.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2775] John W. Wayland, Virginia Valley Records: Genealogical and Historical Materials of Rockingham County, Virginia and Related Regions (Originally published Strasburg, VA, 1930; reprint Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, 2001), In the Militia "Vouchers" in 1788, Captain Richard Ragan's Company, No. 13, George Fridley is listed as "1 tithable, son John, 3 horses". Minimum militia age was 16, which would place John's birth no later than 1772 (see page 112).
  2. [S75] Richard Fridley., The Fridley Family History of America (by author), p. 583.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Abraham Step and John Fridley to Charles Fawcett, Sale of Land, Deed Book 6: 443-444. Rockingham Co, VA Courthouse,.

Mrs. Hannah L. Jones

F, #24, b. circa 1780
Birth*circa 1780 Hannah was born at VA circa 1780. Age 70 in 1850 census; age 84 in 1860 census.1 
Marriage*7 Nov 1817 She married John Fridley at Rockingham Co, VA, on 7 Nov 1817.2 
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Mrs. Hannah L. Jones appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Charles Fridley and Barbara Harmon at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1860 Mrs. Hannah L. Jones appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1860 in the household of Charles Fridley and Barbara Harmon at Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VACharles Fridley, Barbara Harmon, Mrs. Hannah L. Jones, James Rogers, Joseph Rogers, George Rogers, James Rogers, Sarah Rogers and Mary Etta Rogers1
7 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VACharles Fridley, Barbara Harmon, Mrs. Hannah L. Jones, Joseph Rogers, George Rogers, James Rogers, Sarah Rogers and Mary Etta Rogers1

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S75] Richard Fridley., The Fridley Family History of America (by author), p. 583.

Tilman Crockett Smith1

M, #25, b. Jan 1852, d. before 1910
FatherJohn Crockett Smith2 b. circa 1803, d. 1878
MotherSusannah B. Harless2 b. circa 1816, d. 1895
Birth*Jan 1852 Tilman was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Jan 1852. Age 28 in 1880 census; 1900 b. Jan 1852.3 
 He was the son of John Crockett Smith and Susannah B. Harless.2 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1860 Tilman Crockett Smith appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1860 in the household of John Crockett Smith and Susannah B. Harless at Alleghany Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census23 Aug 1870 Tilman Crockett Smith appeared on the census of 23 Aug 1870 in the household of John Crockett Smith and Susannah B. Harless at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage*17 Jan 1877 He married Nancy Ann Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jan 1877.
Tilman C. Smith, age 24, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jno C & S. Smith, farmer; Nancy A. Fridley, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jas and Margaret [sic] Fridley; md by Wm A. Humphries.4,5 
Census1880 Tilman Crockett Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, in 1880. 
Employment*1880 Occupation: farm laborer in 1880 at Alleghany Co, VA. 
EmploymentJul 1900 Occupation: laborer in Jul 1900 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census*11 Jul 1900 He and Nancy Ann Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jul 1900.3 
Death*before 1910 Tilman died before 1910. Wife Nancy Ann listed as widowed in the 1910 census.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAJohn Crockett Smith, Susannah B. Harless, James Washington Smith, Eliza Jane Smith, Giles Montgomery Smith, Mary Emeline Smith, Harriet Missouri Smith, Tilman Crockett Smith, Charles Marion Smith, Sarah F. Smith and Martha E. Smith3
23 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohn Crockett Smith, Susannah B. Harless, Harriet Missouri Smith, Tilman Crockett Smith and Charles Marion Smith3
1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VATilman Crockett Smith
11 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VATilman Crockett Smith and Nancy Ann Fridley3

Partners and Children

Marriage*17 Jan 1877 He married Nancy Ann Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jan 1877.
Tilman C. Smith, age 24, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jno C & S. Smith, farmer; Nancy A. Fridley, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Jas and Margaret [sic] Fridley; md by Wm A. Humphries.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1961] Son of John C. and Susannah Smith.
  2. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Harless Homepage, http://www.genealogy-quest.com/Harless-Homepage/tree/…, accessed Feb 2009.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
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Henry 'Harry' Bess

M, #26, b. circa 1805
FatherWilliam Bess b. circa 1776
MotherRebecca Hamilton b. circa 1782
Birth*circa 1805 Henry was born at Botetourt Co, VA, circa 1805.
1850 census age 45; 1860 census age 56.1 
 He was the son of William Bess and Rebecca Hamilton
Marriage* He married Eleanor Oiler
Employment*Aug 1850 Occupation: laborer in Aug 1850 at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*7 Aug 1850 Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Aug 1850.1 
EmploymentAug 1860 Occupation: farm laborer in Aug 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census30 Aug 1860 Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1860.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess1
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess1

Partners and Children

Marriage* He married Eleanor Oiler
Children

Citations

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

Eleanor Oiler

F, #27, b. circa 1807
FatherHenry Oiler1 b. between 1760 and 1770
Birth*circa 1807 Eleanor was born at VA circa 1807.
1850 census age 42; 1860 census age 43.1 
 She was the daughter of Henry Oiler.1 
Marriage* She married Henry 'Harry' Bess
Census7 Aug 1850 Eleanor Oiler and Henry 'Harry' Bess appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Aug 1850.1 
Census30 Aug 1860 Eleanor Oiler and Henry 'Harry' Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1860.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess1
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

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

William Bess

M, #28, b. circa 1776
FatherChristopher Bess b. 1734, d. 1783
MotherMary (?)
Biography* Family of William and Rebecca (Hamilton) Bess.

1. William Bess was born in Virginia in 1776, probably in Botetourt County. Although his parentage is unknown, he is likely descended from the Bess families who were residing in Augusta County as early as 1764. (Botetourt was created from Augusta in 1769.) The family is probably of German origin, and they probably came to the Shenandoah Valley from Pennsylvania, as did thousands of other German immigrants.      Nothing is known of William's early life or of his siblings. He married, on 25 April 1799 in Botetourt County, Rebecca Hamilton, daughter of William and Elizabeth Hamilton. In 1810, William and Rebecca were living in Rich Patch, Botetourt County, now located in Alleghany County. Among other early settlers of Rich Patch were the Fridleys, who moved there from Rockingham County. In the Botetourt County census of 1820, William and Rebecca are listed with 9 children, only six of which have been identified:

11 m Bess, b. 1799-1804
12 Hamilton Bess, b. ca. 1802
13 Henry Bess, b. ca. 1805
14 Jane Bess b. ca. 1808
15 f Bess b. 1804-10
16 William Bess b. ca. 1814
17 m Bess b. 1810-15
18 Nash L. Bess b. 1819
19 John Bess b. ca. 1820      

In William and Rebecca's household in 1850 was Frances Bess, born 1834, but her relationship to William and Rebecca is unclear. The census indicated that William was a shoemaker by profession.

There is no further record of William and Rebecca after 1850. 
Birth*circa 1776 William was born at VA circa 1776. 
 He was the son of Christopher Bess and Mary (?) 
Marriage*25 Apr 1799 He married Rebecca Hamilton at Botetourt Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1799.
Bondsman - Michael KIMBERLING; witness - William HITE; consent - Elizabeth and William HAMILTON, parents - 23 Apr 1799 witnesses - Michael KIMBERLING & Charles KING minister - Samuel GRAY (Fincastle) - 25 Apr 1799.1 
Census*1840 William Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1840.
2m <30; 1m 60-70; 1f 10-15.2 
Employment*Aug 1850 Occupation: shoemaker in Aug 1850 at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census*7 Aug 1850 He and Rebecca Hamilton appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Aug 1850.2 
Census1860 William Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1860. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1840Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Bess2
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Bess and Rebecca Hamilton2
1860Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Bess

Partners and Children

Marriage*25 Apr 1799 He married Rebecca Hamilton at Botetourt Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1799.
Bondsman - Michael KIMBERLING; witness - William HITE; consent - Elizabeth and William HAMILTON, parents - 23 Apr 1799 witnesses - Michael KIMBERLING & Charles KING minister - Samuel GRAY (Fincastle) - 25 Apr 1799.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Vogt and Kethley, Botetourt Marriages, 1770-1853, Iberian Pub., Athens, GA, 1987,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Rebecca Hamilton

F, #29, b. circa 1782
FatherWilliam Hamilton b. circa 1760
MotherElizabeth (?)
Birth*circa 1782 Rebecca was born at PA circa 1782. 
 She was the daughter of William Hamilton and Elizabeth (?) 
Marriage*25 Apr 1799 She married William Bess at Botetourt Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1799.
Bondsman - Michael KIMBERLING; witness - William HITE; consent - Elizabeth and William HAMILTON, parents - 23 Apr 1799 witnesses - Michael KIMBERLING & Charles KING minister - Samuel GRAY (Fincastle) - 25 Apr 1799.1 
Census7 Aug 1850 Rebecca Hamilton and William Bess appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Aug 1850.2 
Census1860 Rebecca Hamilton was listed as a resident in the census report at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1860. Rebecca was enumerated at age 76.. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Bess and Rebecca Hamilton2
1860Alleghany Co, VARebecca Hamilton

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Vogt and Kethley, Botetourt Marriages, 1770-1853, Iberian Pub., Athens, GA, 1987,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

William Hamilton

M, #30, b. circa 1760
Note* William Hamilton (an unknown value.) 
Biography* Family of William and Elizabeth Hamilton 1. William Hamilton was probably born in Pennsylvania, perhaps around 1760. Before 1782, he married Elizabeth ___________. Their known children were:

11 Rebecca Hamilton, born 1782 in Pennsylvania. William and Elizabeth left Pennsylvania in the 1780s or 1790s and settled in the central valley of Virginia, probably in Botetourt County, where their daughter was married to William Bess in 1799. No further record of William and Elizabeth has been found, although numerous Hamilton families were residents of the Botetourt/Alleghany/Greenbrier region in the late 1700s.





 
Birth*circa 1760 William was born at PA (?) circa 1760. 
Marriage* He married Elizabeth (?)

Partners and Children

Child

Elizabeth (?)

F, #31
Birth* Elizabeth was born. 
Note* She (an unknown value.) 
Biography* Family of William and Elizabeth Hamilton 1. William Hamilton was probably born in Pennsylvania, perhaps around 1760. Before 1782, he married Elizabeth ___________. Their known children were:

11 Rebecca Hamilton, born 1782 in Pennsylvania. William and Elizabeth left Pennsylvania in the 1780s or 1790s and settled in the central valley of Virginia, probably in Botetourt County, where their daughter was married to William Bess in 1799. No further record of William and Elizabeth has been found, although numerous Hamilton families were residents of the Botetourt/Alleghany/Greenbrier region in the late 1700s.





 
Marriage* She married William Hamilton

Partners and Children

Child

Jacob Tingler1

M, #32, b. circa 1786, d. 4 Apr 1868
FatherMichael Tingler
MotherRuth?
Birth*circa 1786 Jacob was born at Botetourt Co, VA, circa 1786. Age 64 in 1850 census; age 74 in 1860 census.2 
 He was the son of Michael Tingler and Ruth? 
Marriage*3 Aug 1808 He married Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger at Botetourt Co, VA, on 3 Aug 1808.3 
Census*1810 Jacob Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Botetourt Co, VA, in 1810. 
Mlt-Service* He was private, J. Johnson 4th Regiment VA militia at War of 1812, VA.4 
Census1840 He appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1840.2 
Employment*Jul 1850 Occupation: cooper in Jul 1850 at Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census*20 Jul 1850 He and Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jul 1850.2 
EmploymentAug 1860 Occupation: cooper in Aug 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census14 Aug 1860 Jacob Tingler appeared on the census of 14 Aug 1860 in the household of Barbara Quickle at Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage License14 Sep 1867 Jacob applied for a marriage license to wed Barbara Quickle at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Sep 1867.5 
Marriage*23 Sep 1867 He married Barbara Quickle at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1867.6 
Death*4 Apr 1868 Jacob died on 4 Apr 1868 at Alleghany Co, VA.7 
Burial* He was buried at Simmons Cem, Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1810Botetourt Co, VAJacob Tingler
1840Alleghany Co, VAJacob Tingler2
20 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Tingler, Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger, Nancy M. Tingler, Mary Jane Tingler, Margaret Tingler and William Henry Tingler2
14 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VABarbara Quickle and Jacob Tingler2

Partners and Children

Marriage*3 Aug 1808 He married Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger at Botetourt Co, VA, on 3 Aug 1808.3 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage License14 Sep 1867 Jacob applied for a marriage license to wed Barbara Quickle at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Sep 1867.5 
Marriage*23 Sep 1867 He married Barbara Quickle at Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1867.6 

Citations

  1. [S1962] 1868 Marriage License has parents 'Michael and (?Ruthy) Tingler.'
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S50] Vogt and Kethley, Botetourt Marriages, 1770-1853, Iberian Pub., Athens, GA, 1987, p. 529; d/o Henry Persinger.
  4. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Direct Data Capture, comp. U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
  5. [S1010] Alleghany Marr Reg Bk 1.
  6. [S1009] Alleghany Marr Reg Bk 1, by Rev John B. Davis.
  7. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Simmons Cemetery, Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA, http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/alleghany/cemeteries/…, accessed Sept 2011.

Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger

F, #33, b. circa 1792, d. 4 Jul 1859
FatherHenry Persinger d. 1824
MotherGriselda
Birth*circa 1792 Margaret was born at VA circa 1792. Age 53 in 1850 census.1 
 She was the daughter of Henry Persinger and Griselda
Marriage*3 Aug 1808 She married Jacob Tingler at Botetourt Co, VA, on 3 Aug 1808.2 
Census*20 Jul 1850 Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger and Jacob Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jul 1850.1 
Death*4 Jul 1859 Margaret died on 4 Jul 1859 at Craig Co, VA. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Tingler, Margaret 'Peggy' Persinger, Nancy M. Tingler, Mary Jane Tingler, Margaret Tingler and William Henry Tingler1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S50] Vogt and Kethley, Botetourt Marriages, 1770-1853, Iberian Pub., Athens, GA, 1987, p. 529; d/o Henry Persinger.

Joseph Bradford

M, #34, b. circa 1797, d. circa Dec 1868
Birth*circa 1797 Joseph was born at VA circa 1797.
Age 53 in 1850 census.1 
Marriage*26 Nov 1818 He married Jane B. Drummond at Botetourt Co, VA, on 26 Nov 1818.
Joseph Bradford & Jane Drummand, daughter of Thomas Drummand Sr, bondsman Thomas Drummand Jr, consent of George Drummond, witnesses Robert Douthat & Thomas Drummond Jr who test he saw his father sign; md by John Helms. Bond dated 24 November 1818.2 
Census*1820 Joseph Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at Botetourt Co, VA, in 1820. 
Census1840 He appeared on the census as head of household at Monroe Co, VA, in 1840. 1m 5-9; 1m 40-49; 1f 10-14; 2f 15-19; 1f 30-39.1 
Employment*Jul 1850 Occupation: farmer in Jul 1850 at 39th Division, Monroe Co, VA.1 
Census*20 Jul 1850 He and Jane B. Drummond appeared on the census as head of household at 39th Division, Monroe Co, VA, on 20 Jul 1850.1 
EmploymentSep 1860 Occupation: farmer in Sep 1860 at My Division, Mercer Co, VA.1 
Census13 Sep 1860 Joseph Bradford and Jane B. Drummond appeared on the census as head of household at My Division, Mercer Co, VA, on 13 Sep 1860.1 
Will*28 Jan 1868 He made a will at Mercer Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1868. Bequests:
Oldest daughter Mary Ann Young, 1/4th of my land in Mercer Co, WV, where she now resides
Second oldest daughter Sarah Jane Simmons, 1/4th of my land in Mercer Co, WV
Third oldest daughter Emeline Rebeca Tingler, 1/4th of my land in Mercer Co, WV, where I now reside
Only son John A. Bradford, 1/4th of my land in Mercer Co, WV, where he now resides
Wife Jane Bradford, all my personal property, and life estate.3 
Death*circa Dec 1868 Joseph died circa Dec 1868 at Mercer Co, WV.
The will of Joseph Bradford was proved by George W. Crook, witness, on 8 December 1868, and by Neville C. Beckley, second witness, on 5 May 1869.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1820Botetourt Co, VAJoseph Bradford
1840Monroe Co, VAJoseph Bradford1
20 Jul 185039th Division, Monroe Co, VAJoseph Bradford, Jane B. Drummond, John Alexander Bradford and Joseph Floyd Young1
13 Sep 1860My Division, Mercer Co, VAJoseph Bradford, Jane B. Drummond and Amanda J. Simmons1

Partners and Children

Marriage*26 Nov 1818 He married Jane B. Drummond at Botetourt Co, VA, on 26 Nov 1818.
Joseph Bradford & Jane Drummand, daughter of Thomas Drummand Sr, bondsman Thomas Drummand Jr, consent of George Drummond, witnesses Robert Douthat & Thomas Drummond Jr who test he saw his father sign; md by John Helms. Bond dated 24 November 1818.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S50] Vogt and Kethley, Botetourt Marriages, 1770-1853, Iberian Pub., Athens, GA, 1987, Vol 1, p. 54.
  3. [S234] Wills, Civil Records Mercer Co, WV, Bk 1, p. 297.

Jane B. Drummond

F, #35, b. circa 1802, d. before 1880
FatherThomas Drummond Sr b. circa 1770
Mother_____
Birth*circa 1802 Jane was born at VA circa 1802. 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Drummond Sr and _____
Marriage*26 Nov 1818 She married Joseph Bradford at Botetourt Co, VA, on 26 Nov 1818.
Joseph Bradford & Jane Drummand, daughter of Thomas Drummand Sr, bondsman Thomas Drummand Jr, consent of George Drummond, witnesses Robert Douthat & Thomas Drummond Jr who test he saw his father sign; md by John Helms. Bond dated 24 November 1818.1 
Census*20 Jul 1850 Jane B. Drummond and Joseph Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at 39th Division, Monroe Co, VA, on 20 Jul 1850.2 
Census13 Sep 1860 Jane B. Drummond and Joseph Bradford appeared on the census as head of household at My Division, Mercer Co, VA, on 13 Sep 1860.2 
(informant) Death11 Jan 1870 Jane was informant for the death of female Simmons at Raleigh Co, WV, on 11 Jan 1870.3 
(informant) Death16 Jan 1870 Jane was informant for the death of Sarah Jane Bradford at Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1870.3 
Census*29 Aug 1870 Jane B. Drummond appeared on the census as head of household at Jumping Branch Twp, Mercer Co, WV, on 29 Aug 1870.2 
Death*before 1880 Jane died before 1880 at Raleigh Co, WV. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
20 Jul 185039th Division, Monroe Co, VAJoseph Bradford, Jane B. Drummond, John Alexander Bradford and Joseph Floyd Young2
13 Sep 1860My Division, Mercer Co, VAJoseph Bradford, Jane B. Drummond and Amanda J. Simmons2
29 Aug 1870Jumping Branch Twp, Mercer Co, WVJane B. Drummond and Amanda J. Simmons2

Partners and Children

Marriage*26 Nov 1818 She married Joseph Bradford at Botetourt Co, VA, on 26 Nov 1818.
Joseph Bradford & Jane Drummand, daughter of Thomas Drummand Sr, bondsman Thomas Drummand Jr, consent of George Drummond, witnesses Robert Douthat & Thomas Drummond Jr who test he saw his father sign; md by John Helms. Bond dated 24 November 1818.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Vogt and Kethley, Botetourt Marriages, 1770-1853, Iberian Pub., Athens, GA, 1987, Vol 1, p. 54.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Raleigh Co, WV.

Henry Persinger

M, #38, d. 1824
Father(?) Persinger d. after 1775
Mother_____ (?)
Birth* Henry was born. 
 He was the son of (?) Persinger and _____ (?) 
Marriage* He married Griselda
Will*25 Nov 1824 He made a will at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Nov 1824. Will of Henry Persinger, Alleghany Co, VA, 1824. In the name of god! Amen! I Henry Persinger of the County of Alleghany and State of Virginia being this the abundant mercy of god, in perfect memory and understanding, I do constitute this my last Will and Testament as followeth, towit, Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Grizzy the whole of my Estate, both personal and real at her own disposal except as is hereafter mentioned, that is, Item I give and bequeath to my beloved son John now deceased, that is his Children twenty Shillings to be equally divided among them. Item I give and bequeath to all the rest of my beloved Children that is, Andrew, Jacob, Sampson, Mary Bennet, Peggy Patterson, Rebecky Tingler, Sally Persinger, Elizabeth Persinger and Ruthy Humphries, each of them Twenty Shillings, I do hereby constitute my beloved wife Grizzy and my beloved son Sampson my Sole Executors of this my last ____ and Testament.- In Witness where of I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 25th day of November anno Dom:, 1824 Signed Sealed and acknowledged In presence of Jacob Persinger Sen.r Henry Persinger (SEAL) Samuel Erwin Adam Quickle

Alleghany County, January Court, 1825 The above Instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Henry Persinger deceased, was presented in Court and was duly proved by the Oaths of Jacob Persinger Sen.r, Samuel Irvin and Adam Quickle the subscribing witnesses there to, to have been duly executed and acknowledged by the said deceased and the same is ordered to be recorded. Oliver Callaghan C.A.C.. 
Death*1824 Henry died in 1824 at Alleghany Co, VA. 
Probate*Jan 1825 Henry's will was probated at Alleghany Co, VA, in Jan 1825. 

Partners and Children

Children

Griselda

F, #39
Birth* Griselda was born. 
Marriage* She married Henry Persinger
Census*1830 Griselda was listed as a resident in the census report at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1830. Age 70-80.. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1830Alleghany Co, VAGriselda

Partners and Children

Children

Thomas Drummond Sr

M, #40, b. circa 1770
Birth*circa 1770 Thomas was born circa 1770. 
Marriage* He married _____

Partners and Children

Children

Hamilton Bess

M, #42, b. circa 1802
FatherWilliam Bess b. circa 1776
MotherRebecca Hamilton b. circa 1782
Birth*circa 1802 Hamilton was born at Botetourt Co, VA, circa 1802. 1850 census age 47; 1860 census age 53; 1870 census age 68; 1880 census age 78.1 
 He was the son of William Bess and Rebecca Hamilton
Marriage*28 Jan 1823 He married Rebecca King at Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jan 1823.2 
Employment*Jul 1850 Occupation: laborer in Jul 1850 at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*24 Jul 1850 Hamilton Bess and Rebecca King appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jul 1850.1 
EmploymentAug 1860 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census25 Aug 1860 Hamilton Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Aug 1860.1 
EmploymentAug 1870 Occupation: farm laborer in Aug 1870 at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census23 Aug 1870 He appeared on the census of 23 Aug 1870 in the household of Charles L. Bess and Lucinda Kimberlin at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census11 Jun 1880 Hamilton Bess appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Charles L. Bess and Lucinda Kimberlin at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHamilton Bess, Rebecca King, Martha J. Bess, Jesse V. Bess, William Henry Bess, James C. Bess, Llewellen H. Bess, Charles L. Bess, John Lee Bess, Rebecca B. Bess and Carey Allen Bess1
25 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHamilton Bess, Jesse V. Bess, William Henry Bess, Charles L. Bess, John Lee Bess, Rebecca B. Bess and Carey Allen Bess1
23 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VACharles L. Bess, Lucinda Kimberlin and Hamilton Bess1
11 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles L. Bess, Lucinda Kimberlin, Laura B. Bess, Matilda J. Bess, Rebecca E. Bess, Mary E. Bess and Hamilton Bess1

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Jan 1823 He married Rebecca King at Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jan 1823.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S977] Virginia Marriages, online database at Ancestry.com.

Rebecca King

F, #43, b. circa 1795, d. before 1860
Birth*circa 1795 Rebecca was born at VA circa 1795. 1850 census age 55.1 
Marriage*28 Jan 1823 She married Hamilton Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jan 1823.2 
Census*24 Jul 1850 Rebecca King and Hamilton Bess appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jul 1850.1 
Death*before 1860 Rebecca died before 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA. Rebecca was not enumerated with husband in 1860 census.. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHamilton Bess, Rebecca King, Martha J. Bess, Jesse V. Bess, William Henry Bess, James C. Bess, Llewellen H. Bess, Charles L. Bess, John Lee Bess, Rebecca B. Bess and Carey Allen Bess1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S977] Virginia Marriages, online database at Ancestry.com.

Mary Bess

F, #44, b. circa 1838
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth*circa 1838 Mary was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1838. 
 She was the daughter of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Mary Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*6 Mar 1856 She married Llewellen H. Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Mar 1856.2 
Census*31 Aug 1860 Mary Bess and Llewellen H. Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 31 Aug 1860.1 
Census23 Aug 1870 Mary Bess and Llewellen H. Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Aug 1870.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess1
31 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VALlewellen H. Bess, Mary Bess and Eliza M. Bess1
23 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VALlewellen H. Bess, Mary Bess, Charles L. Bess, Elizabeth Ann Bess, Mary Watson Bess and John H. Bess1

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 60.

John C. Bess

M, #45, b. circa 1840, d. 22 May 1928
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth*circa 1840 John was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1840. 
 He was the son of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 John C. Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1860 John C. Bess appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1860 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*21 Sep 1865 He married Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Sep 1865.
J.C. Bess, age 25, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. H. & N. Bess; E. Oiler, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. J. & B. Oiler.2,3 
Employment*Jul 1870 Occupation: miller in Jul 1870 at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census2 Jul 1870 John C. Bess and Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Jul 1870.1 
Census*16 Jun 1880 John C. Bess and Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Jun 1880.1 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1900 at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Num Child*8 Jun 1900 John C. Bess and Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler had 7 children, with 5 living at the time of the census in 1900.1 
Census8 Jun 1900 John C. Bess and Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1900.1 
EmploymentApr 1910 John's occupation: Track walker, railroad to mines at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, in Apr 1910.1 
Census22 Apr 1910 He and Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1910.1 
(informant) Death3 Nov 1918 John was informant for the death of Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA, on 3 Nov 1918.4 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 John C. Bess appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of George Washington Bess and Emma Lee Pond at New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VA.1 
Death*22 May 1928 John died on 22 May 1928 at Rush Run, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Burial* His body was interred at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess1
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess1
2 Jul 1870Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VAJohn C. Bess, Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler, William A. Bess and Anna Laura Bess1
16 Jun 1880Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn C. Bess, Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler, William A. Bess, Anna Laura Bess, George Washington Bess and John Henry Bess1
8 Jun 1900Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn C. Bess, Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler and John Henry Bess1
22 Apr 1910Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn C. Bess and Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler1
15 Jan 1920New Castle Dist, Craig Co, VAGeorge Washington Bess, Emma Lee Pond, Lula E. Bess, Robert Bess, Lena M. Bess, Elmer B. Bess, Edgar M. Bess, Ernie Walton Bess and John C. Bess1

Partners and Children

Marriage*21 Sep 1865 He married Charlotte Elizabeth Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Sep 1865.
J.C. Bess, age 25, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. H. & N. Bess; E. Oiler, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. J. & B. Oiler.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  3. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 149.
  4. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Alexander Lafayette Bess1,2

M, #46, b. 2 Dec 1842, d. 18 Nov 1922
Alexander L. Bess, South Heights Cem, Sapulpa, Creek Co, OK
Image credit: Greg Moore, findagrave.com
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth*2 Dec 1842 Alexander was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Dec 1842. 1880 census age 42; 1900 census age 60, b. Dec 1839; 1908 marriage age 67; 1910 census age 72; 2 Dec 1836 on gravestone.3,1,4 
 He was the son of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Alexander Lafayette Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1860 Alexander Lafayette Bess appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1860 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Mlt-Service*from 1861 to 1865 Alexander Lafayette Bess was a private, Co. D, 60th VA Infantry, under Captain Adam Given, Echols Brigade, CSA from 1861 to 1865 at Civil War.5 
Mlt discharge*Apr 1865 He was released from active duty at Camp Lookout, St Marys Co, MD, in Apr 1865. Alexander had been captured by Union troops and was at Camp Lookout, MD at the end of the War.5 
Marriage License8 Apr 1867 Alexander applied for a marriage license to wed Mary Frances Bennett at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1867.6 
Marriage*10 Apr 1867 He married Mary Frances Bennett at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Apr 1867.6 
Employment*Jun 1880 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1880 at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Census*24 Jun 1880 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 24 Jun 1880.1 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Num Child*23 Jun 1900 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett had 8 children, with 7 living at the time of the census in 1900.7 
Census23 Jun 1900 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mary Frances Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Jun 1900. Also enumerated in this household was Della Bess, granddaughter, b. April 1896, age 4, b. VA.1 
Marriage*9 Sep 1908 He married Mildred Charlotte Arthur at Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Sep 1908.
Alex L. Bess, age 67, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Henry & Nelle Bess; Milderd [Mildred] G. Dewese, age 40, widowed, b. Roanoke Co, VA, par. n/a & n/a Arthur.8 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*2 May 1910 Alexander Lafayette Bess and Mildred Charlotte Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1910. Also enumerated in this household was Nineveh B. Dewese, age 14, b. VA. Was this Walter?.1 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Alexander Lafayette Bess resided at Earlehurst, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.9 
Move*circa May 1919 He moved to Sapulpa, Creek Co, OK, circa May 1919.5 
Death*18 Nov 1922 Alexander died on 18 Nov 1922 at Sapulpa, Creek Co, OK, at age 79.5,4 
Burial*20 Nov 1922 His body was interred on 20 Nov 1922 at Sapulpa, Creek Co, OK, at South Heights Cem.5,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess1
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess1
24 Jun 1880White Sulphur Dist, Greenbrier Co, WVAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Sampson Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Jennetta E. Bess, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess and Missouri Frances Bess1
23 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mary Frances Bennett, Calvin Campbell Bess, James Taylor Bess, Missouri Frances Bess and Stella L. Bess1
2 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlexander Lafayette Bess, Mildred Charlotte Arthur, Purney B. Deweese and William A. Deweese1

Partners and Children

Marriage License8 Apr 1867 Alexander applied for a marriage license to wed Mary Frances Bennett at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1867.6 
Marriage*10 Apr 1867 He married Mary Frances Bennett at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Apr 1867.6 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*9 Sep 1908 He married Mildred Charlotte Arthur at Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 Sep 1908.
Alex L. Bess, age 67, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Henry & Nelle Bess; Milderd [Mildred] G. Dewese, age 40, widowed, b. Roanoke Co, VA, par. n/a & n/a Arthur.8 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Calvin Campbell Bess.
  3. [S231] Roger Bess, FGS, Feb. 91.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  5. [S842] Alexander L. Bess, Sapulpa, Creek Co, OK, 20 January 1922. Application No. 4736; pension No. 3904, Oklahoma State Archives.
  6. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 202.
  7. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  8. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  9. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com), Calvin Campbell Bess, who named his father A.L. Bess of Earlehurst as his closest relative.

Charles Hamilton Bess1,2

M, #47, b. Sep 1844, d. 17 Jul 1925
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth*Sep 1844 Charles was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Sep 1844. 1850 census age 5; 1860 census age 15; 1870 census age 26; 1880 census age 37.3 
 He was the son of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Charles Hamilton Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1860 Charles Hamilton Bess appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1860 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Marriage License15 Jun 1867 Charles applied for a marriage license to wed Eliza Jane Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Jun 1867. 
Marriage*17 Jun 1867 He married Eliza Jane Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jun 1867.5 
Employment*Aug 1870 Occupation: farm laborer in Aug 1870 at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Census*Aug 1870 Charles Hamilton Bess and Eliza Jane Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, in Aug 1870.6 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1880 at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Census28 Jun 1880 Charles Hamilton Bess and Eliza Jane Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jun 1880.4 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: miner in Jun 1900 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Iron ore.4 
Census28 Jun 1900 Charles Hamilton Bess and Eliza Jane Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 28 Jun 1900.4 
EmploymentJun 1910 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1910 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
(Witness) Census1 Jun 1910 Charles Hamilton Bess appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1910 in the household of John Henry Fridley and Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Bess at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Marriage*14 Feb 1911 He married Melissa Catherine Tingler at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Feb 1911.
Charles H. Bess, age 60, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Nellie Bess; Malissa Lavender, age 40, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Mike & Emeline [Tingler].7,1,4 
EmploymentMar 1920 Occupation: laborer in Mar 1920 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Cedar Hill Cemetery.4 
Census*10 Mar 1920 Charles Hamilton Bess and Melissa Catherine Tingler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Mar 1920.4 
Death*17 Jul 1925 Charles died on 17 Jul 1925 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 80.1,2 
Burial*19 Jul 1925 His body was interred on 19 Jul 1925 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.2,8 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess4
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess4
Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VACharles Hamilton Bess, Eliza Jane Tingler and Lucinda E. Bess6
28 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VACharles Hamilton Bess, Eliza Jane Tingler, Lucinda E. Bess, Jacob Henry Bess and Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Bess4
28 Jun 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Hamilton Bess, Eliza Jane Tingler and Charles H. Bess4
1 Jun 1910Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJohn Henry Fridley, Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Bess, Harry Payne Fridley, Elsie May Fridley and Charles Hamilton Bess4
10 Mar 1920Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Hamilton Bess, Melissa Catherine Tingler and Frances Beulah Lavender4

Partners and Children

Marriage License15 Jun 1867 Charles applied for a marriage license to wed Eliza Jane Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 15 Jun 1867. 
Marriage*17 Jun 1867 He married Eliza Jane Tingler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jun 1867.5 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*14 Feb 1911 He married Melissa Catherine Tingler at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Feb 1911.
Charles H. Bess, age 60, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Nellie Bess; Malissa Lavender, age 40, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par. Mike & Emeline [Tingler].7,1,4 

Citations

  1. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Ancestry.com. Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S1008] Alleghany Marr Reg Bk 1, by Rev A.Q. Flaherty.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, indexed under "Beb", online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  8. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone; http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed Sept 2015.

Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks

F, #48, b. 22 Mar 1871, d. 26 Feb 1955
FatherJames M. Hix b. July 20, 1840, d. June 3, 1917
MotherFrances Elizabeth Bragg b. April 28, 1847, d. December 10, 1928
Birth*22 Mar 1871 Rachel was born at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, on 22 Mar 1871.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James M. Hix and Frances Elizabeth Bragg
(Witness) Census3 Jun 1880 Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks appeared on the census of 3 Jun 1880 in the household of James M. Hix and Frances Elizabeth Bragg at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage*20 Apr 1899 She married James Norman Withrow at Summers Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1899.
James N. Withrow, age 27, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. Curtis & Mary Withrow, laborer; Maggie Hix, age 28, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. Jas. M & Elizabeth Hix; md by Geo Parker.4,3 
Census*5 Jun 1900 Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks and James Norman Withrow appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1900.3 
Census12 Apr 1910 Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks and James Norman Withrow appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1910.3 
Census12 Jan 1920 Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks and James Norman Withrow appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.3 
Census12 Apr 1930 Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks and James Norman Withrow appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.3 
Census*19 Apr 1940 Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1940.3 
Death*26 Feb 1955 Rachel died on 26 Feb 1955 at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, at age 83. Died at the home of her son Lewis Withrow.1,2 
Burial*1 Mar 1955 Her body was interred on 1 Mar 1955 at Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WV, at Gwinn Cemetery.2,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jun 1880Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames M. Hix, Frances Elizabeth Bragg, John Michael Hicks, William Washington Hicks, Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks, Charles Henry Hicks, Mary Jane Hicks, Sarah Alice Hicks and Ollie B. Hicks3
5 Jun 1900Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJames Norman Withrow, Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks and William Paul Withrow3
12 Apr 1910Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WVJames Norman Withrow, Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks, William Paul Withrow, Eva E. Withrow and Lewis Zachariah Withrow3
12 Jan 1920Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WVJames Norman Withrow, Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks, William Paul Withrow, Eva E. Withrow, Lewis Zachariah Withrow, Eura Aldon Withrow and Thomas W. Withrow3
12 Apr 1930Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co, WVJames Norman Withrow, Rachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks, Eura Aldon Withrow, Thomas W. Withrow and Mamie Tincher3
19 Apr 1940Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVRachel Margaret 'Maggie' Hicks and Thomas W. Withrow3

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Apr 1899 She married James Norman Withrow at Summers Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1899.
James N. Withrow, age 27, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. Curtis & Mary Withrow, laborer; Maggie Hix, age 28, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co, par. Jas. M & Elizabeth Hix; md by Geo Parker.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Rachel Margaret Withrow, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 28 February 1955.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.

Nash Leslie Bess

M, #49, b. 4 Dec 1846, d. 2 Dec 1936
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth4 Dec 1844 Nash was born at VA on 4 Dec 1844.1 
Birth*4 Dec 1846 Nash was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Dec 1846. Date on tombstone; 1850 age 2; 1860 census age 13; 1900 census age 53, b. Dec 1846.2,3 
 He was the son of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Nash Leslie Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1860 Nash Leslie Bess appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1860 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Mlt-Service* Nash Leslie Bess was in Co D, 60th VA Infantry, Confederate Army during the Civil War.5 
Marriage License3 Dec 1868 Nash applied for a marriage license to wed Nancy L. Hoke at Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Dec 1868.6 
Marriage*6 Dec 1868 He married Nancy L. Hoke at Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Dec 1868.
N.L. Bess, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. H. & N. Bess, farmer; N.L. Hoke, age 22, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & C. Hoke; md by J.M. Rice.7,6 
EmploymentJul 1870 Occupation: farm laborer in Jul 1870 at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Census*26 Jul 1870 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Jul 1870.4 
Employment*Jun 1880 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1880 at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Census24 Jun 1880 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jun 1880.4 
EmploymentJul 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jul 1900 at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Num Child*4 Jul 1900 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke had 10 children, with 8 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Census4 Jul 1900 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Jul 1900.3 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.4 
Num Child2 May 1910 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke had 10 children, with 7 living at the time of the census in 1910.4 
Census2 May 1910 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke appeared on the census as head of household at Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WV, on 2 May 1910.4 
(Witness) Census19 Jan 1920 Nash Leslie Bess appeared on the census of 19 Jan 1920 in the household of John Fletcher Bess and Martha Louise Rucker at Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.4 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.4 
Census10 Apr 1930 Nash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke appeared on the census as head of household at Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930.4 
Death*2 Dec 1936 Nash died on 2 Dec 1936 at Fenwick, Nicholas Co, WV, at age 89.1 
Burial*4 Dec 1936 His body was interred on 4 Dec 1936 at Fenwick, Nicholas Co, WV, at Taylor Cem.1,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess4
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess4
26 Jul 1870Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VANash Leslie Bess, Nancy L. Hoke and Louvinia C. Bess4
24 Jun 1880Covington Twp, Alleghany Co, VANash Leslie Bess, Nancy L. Hoke, Louvinia C. Bess, James William Bess, Henrietta Bess, John Fletcher Bess, Orville Talbert Bess and Ella Lee Bess4
4 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VANash Leslie Bess, Nancy L. Hoke, Orville Talbert Bess, Nannie F. Bess and Irene M. Bess3
2 May 1910Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WVNash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke4
19 Jan 1920Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WVJohn Fletcher Bess, Martha Louise Rucker, Lilly L. Bess, Arnold M. Bess, Leslie Bess, Arby Franklin Bess, Alex Bess, Harry Bess, Harrison Bess and Nash Leslie Bess4
10 Apr 1930Kentucky Dist, Nicholas Co, WVNash Leslie Bess and Nancy L. Hoke4

Partners and Children

Marriage License3 Dec 1868 Nash applied for a marriage license to wed Nancy L. Hoke at Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Dec 1868.6 
Marriage*6 Dec 1868 He married Nancy L. Hoke at Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Dec 1868.
N.L. Bess, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. H. & N. Bess, farmer; N.L. Hoke, age 22, single, b. Monroe Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & C. Hoke; md by J.M. Rice.7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S45] Helen Stinson, Nicholas Co. WV Cemeteries, 1983, p. 127.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Ancestry.com. Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
  6. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 236.
  7. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.

Rebecca Bess

F, #50, b. Jan 1848, d. 12 Jan 1927
FatherHenry 'Harry' Bess b. circa 1805
MotherEleanor Oiler b. circa 1807
Birth*Jan 1848 Rebecca was born at Alleghany Co, VA, in Jan 1848.1 
 She was the daughter of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler
(Witness) Census7 Aug 1850 Rebecca Bess appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census30 Aug 1860 Rebecca Bess appeared on the census of 30 Aug 1860 in the household of Henry 'Harry' Bess and Eleanor Oiler at Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Marriage License29 Jan 1869 Rebecca applied for a marriage license to wed Edward Roper at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Jan 1869.3 
Marriage*1 Feb 1869 She married Edward Roper at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Feb 1869.
Edward Roper, age 21, single, b. Richmond, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Charles & Lucinda roper, miller; Rebecca Bess, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Nellie Bess; md by James M. Rice as residence of H. Bess.3 
Census*4 Aug 1870 Rebecca Bess and Edward Roper appeared on the census as head of household at South River Twp, Augusta Co, VA, on 4 Aug 1870.2 
Census3 Jun 1880 Rebecca Bess and Edward Roper appeared on the census as head of household at Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VA, on 3 Jun 1880. Also enumerated in this household was Caroline Taylor, daughter, age 10, b. VA. Is this the daughter Eliza Ann, b. Apr 1870, in the 1870 census?.2 
(Witness) Census13 Jun 1900 Rebecca Bess appeared on the census of 13 Jun 1900 in the household of Edward Roper at Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VA.2 
Census*25 Apr 1910 Rebecca Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1910.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Rebecca's occupation: Laundress, home at Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VA, in Jan 1920.2 
Census20 Jan 1920 She appeared on the census as head of household at Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VA, on 20 Jan 1920.2 
Death*12 Jan 1927 Rebecca died on 12 Jan 1927 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA.4 
Burial*15 Jan 1927 Her body was interred on 15 Jan 1927 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, at Olivet Cem.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Aug 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, Martha Bess, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess, Rebecca Bess and Mary Bess2
30 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAHenry 'Harry' Bess, Eleanor Oiler, John C. Bess, Alexander Lafayette Bess, Charles Hamilton Bess, Nash Leslie Bess and Rebecca Bess2
4 Aug 1870South River Twp, Augusta Co, VAEdward Roper, Rebecca Bess, Elzora Roper and Eliza Ann Roper2
3 Jun 1880Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VAEdward Roper, Rebecca Bess, Elzora Roper, William H. Roper, Charles Alexander Roper, George F. Roper and Ada Belle Roper2
13 Jun 1900Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VAEdward Roper, Emmett Lee Roper, Marjorie 'Margie' Rebecca Roper, Bettie G. Roper and Rebecca Bess2
25 Apr 1910Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VARebecca Bess, Marjorie 'Margie' Rebecca Roper, Virginia Victoria Roper, Georgia Ann 'Annie' Roper and Robert Britt2
20 Jan 1920Beverly Manor Dist, Augusta Co, VARebecca Bess, Virginia Victoria Roper, Hannon Crosby Steveson, Emmett Lee Steveson Sr and Mary M. Steveson2

Partners and Children

Marriage License29 Jan 1869 Rebecca applied for a marriage license to wed Edward Roper at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Jan 1869.3 
Marriage*1 Feb 1869 She married Edward Roper at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Feb 1869.
Edward Roper, age 21, single, b. Richmond, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Charles & Lucinda roper, miller; Rebecca Bess, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Nellie Bess; md by James M. Rice as residence of H. Bess.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 243.
  4. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  6. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  7. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.