John William Bess1
M, #64705, b. 4 Aug 1945, d. 18 Aug 1945
Father | Cleaster Gerard Bess1 b. December 5, 1917, d. May 8, 1971 |
Mother | Mary Frances Glass1 b. October 11, 1919, d. February 2, 2013 |
Birth* | 4 Aug 1945 | John William Bess was born on 4 Aug 1945 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
He was the son of Cleaster Gerard Bess and Mary Frances Glass.1 | ||
Death* | 18 Aug 1945 | John William Bess died on 18 Aug 1945 at Covington General Hosp, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA..1 |
Burial* | 21 Aug 1945 | His body was interred on 21 Aug 1945 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.1 |
Citations
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
Colleen Harris1
F, #64706
Marriage* | 7 Jun 1969 | Colleen Harris married Cleaster Gerard Bess, son of Thomas Orville Bess and Georgia Anna Bush, on 7 Jun 1969 at Pharisburg, Union Co, OH.1 |
Residence* | 8 May 1971 | Colleen Harris resided at Wyandot Co, OH, on 8 May 1971.1 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S237] Obituary, Cleaster G. Bess, Marion (OH) Star, Monday, 10 May 1971.
Alma Marie Lawhorn1
F, #64709, b. 19 Dec 1929
Birth* | 19 Dec 1929 | Alma Marie Lawhorn was born on 19 Dec 1929 at VA.1 |
Marriage* | 2 Jun 1978 | She married Floyd Collins Bess at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Jun 1978. Floyd Collins Bess, age 56, widowed on 10 October 1977, 2nd marriage, b. 18 August 1921, VA, res. Covington, par. Thomas Oval Bess & Georgianna Bush; Alma Marie Dixon nee Lawhorn, age 48, divorced on 23 Jan 1977, 3rd marriage, b. 19 December 1929, VA, res. Iron Gate, par. John Douglas Lawhorn & Dollie Agnes Clark; md by John D. Neely at Clifton Forge.1 |
(informant) Death | 6 Jun 1987 | Alma was informant for the death of Floyd Collins Bess at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Jun 1987.2 |
Partners and Children |
Nellie Sale Matheny1,2
F, #64710, b. circa 1905
Father | John L. Matheny3 b. circa 1873 |
Mother | Ida O. Oyler3 b. circa 1872 |
Birth* | circa 1905 | Nellie Sale Matheny was born circa 1905 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of John L. Matheny and Ida O. Oyler.3 | ||
Marriage* | circa 1924 | Nellie Sale Matheny married George Washington Oyler, son of Mary F. Oiler, circa 1924.1 |
Census* | 11 Apr 1930 | Nellie Sale Matheny and George Washington Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Apr 1930.1 |
Census | 20 Apr 1940 | Nellie Sale Matheny and George Washington Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Apr 1940.1 |
Residence* | 27 Apr 1942 | George Washington Oyler and Nellie Sale Matheny resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1942.4 |
Census | 4 Apr 1950 | She and George Washington Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Apr 1950.1 |
(informant) Death | 12 Dec 1961 | Nellie was informant for the death of George Washington Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1961.5,6 |
Residence* | 12 Dec 1961 | Nellie Sale Matheny resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1961.6 |
Partners and Children |
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Marriage* | circa 1924 | She married George Washington Oyler, son of Mary F. Oiler, circa 1924.1 |
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Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Eveline Oyler Burks.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Nellie Matheny Oyler.
- [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S237] Obituary, George Washington Oyler, Covington (VA) Virginian, Wednesday, 13 December 1961.
Eveline Oyler1
F, #64711, b. 1 Feb 1921, d. 27 Mar 1992
Foster Father | George Washington Oyler1,2 b. October 4, 1896, d. December 12, 1961 |
Foster Mother | Nellie Sale Matheny1,2 b. circa 1905 |
Birth* | 1 Feb 1921 | Eveline was born at VA on 1 Feb 1921.1,3 |
She was the daughter of George Washington Oyler and Nellie Sale Matheny.1,2 | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Apr 1930 | Eveline Oyler appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of George Washington Oyler and Nellie Sale Matheny at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 20 Apr 1940 | Eveline Oyler appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1940 in the household of George Washington Oyler and Nellie Sale Matheny at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 12 Dec 1961 | Eveline Oyler resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Dec 1961. "Mrs Cecil M. Burks".2 |
Death* | 27 Mar 1992 | Eveline died on 27 Mar 1992 at Liberty Nursing Home, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 71. Informant was Cecil Merlin Burks, husband.3 |
Burial* | Her body was interred at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at Sunrise Cem.3 |
John L. Matheny1
M, #64712, b. circa 1873
Birth* | circa 1873 | John was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1873.2 |
Marriage* | 24 Jun 1896 | He married Ida O. Oyler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jun 1896. John L. Matheny, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & Pleney Matheny, laborer; Ida Oiler, age 24, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Rebecca Oiler; md by S.F. Chapman.2 |
Partners and Children |
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Citations
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Nellie Matheny Oyler.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Robert Lee Matheny.
Ida O. Oyler1
F, #64713, b. circa 1872
Birth* | circa 1872 | Ida was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1872.2 |
Marriage* | 24 Jun 1896 | She married John L. Matheny at Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Jun 1896. John L. Matheny, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm & Pleney Matheny, laborer; Ida Oiler, age 24, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Rebecca Oiler; md by S.F. Chapman.2 |
Partners and Children |
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Children |
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Citations
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Nellie Matheny Oyler.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Robert Lee Matheny.
Rufus Martin Wilcher1
M, #64714, b. 20 May 1891, d. 23 Sep 1954
Birth* | 20 May 1891 | Rufus was born at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 May 1891.2,3,4 |
Marriage* | 3 Sep 1913 | He married Clara May Oyler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Sep 1913. Rufus M. Wilcher, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. J.H. & Ella Wilcher, laborer; Miss Mary Ann Bess, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Charles & MOllie Bess; md by J.R. Andrew.5 |
Employment | Jun 1917 | Occupation: engineer in Jun 1917 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. Locomotion crane at Furnace, Low Moor Iron Co.2 |
Residence* | 5 Jun 1917 | Rufus Martin Wilcher resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1917.2 |
Mlt-Registration* | 5 Jun 1917 | He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
Employment* | Feb 1920 | Occupation: laborer in Feb 1920 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. Iron co.4 |
Census* | 11 Feb 1920 | He and Clara May Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Feb 1920.4 |
Employment | Apr 1930 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. Brick yard.4 |
Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1930.4 |
Employment | Apr 1940 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1940 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. WPA labor force.4 |
Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Apr 1940.4 |
Employment | Apr 1950 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1950 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. Railroad co.4 |
Census | 3 Apr 1950 | Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Apr 1950.4 |
Death* | 23 Sep 1954 | Rufus died on 23 Sep 1954 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 63.3,6 |
Burial* | 26 Sep 1954 | His body was interred on 26 Sep 1954 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at Sunrise Cem.3 |
Partners and Children |
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Marriage* | 3 Sep 1913 | He married Clara May Oyler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Sep 1913. Rufus M. Wilcher, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. J.H. & Ella Wilcher, laborer; Miss Mary Ann Bess, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Charles & MOllie Bess; md by J.R. Andrew.5 |
Children |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
- [S237] Obituary, Rufus Martin Wilcher, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 24 September 1954.
Carl M. Wilcher1
M, #64715, b. circa 1913
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1913 | Carl was born at VA circa 1913.1 |
He was the son of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Feb 1920 | Carl M. Wilcher appeared on the census of 11 Feb 1920 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Carl M. Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Carl M. Wilcher resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1954.2 |
(informant) Death | 1 May 1970 | Carl was informant for the death of Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 May 1970.3,4 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S237] Obituary, Rufus Martin Wilcher, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 24 September 1954.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Mae E. Wilcher, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57040298/mae-e-wilcher, accessed January 2023.
Raymond W. Wilcher1
M, #64716, b. 18 Sep 1915
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | 18 Sep 1915 | Raymond was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Sep 1915.2,1 |
He was the son of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Feb 1920 | Raymond W. Wilcher appeared on the census of 11 Feb 1920 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Raymond W. Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1940 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1940 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. Steam railroad.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Raymond W. Wilcher appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Raymond W. Wilcher resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1954.3 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [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.
- [S237] Obituary, Rufus Martin Wilcher, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 24 September 1954.
Roy Allen Wilcher1,2
M, #64717, b. 20 Sep 1917
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | 20 Sep 1917 | Roy was born at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Sep 1917.2,1 |
He was the son of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Feb 1920 | Roy Allen Wilcher appeared on the census of 11 Feb 1920 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Roy Allen Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1940 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1940 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA. WPA labor project.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Roy Allen Wilcher appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Roy Allen Wilcher resided at Lynchburg, VA, on 23 Sep 1954.3 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [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.
- [S237] Obituary, Rufus Martin Wilcher, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 24 September 1954.
Maude L. Wilcher1
F, #64718, b. circa 1919
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1919 | Maude L. Wilcher was born circa 1919 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Feb 1920 | Maude L. Wilcher appeared on the census of 11 Feb 1920 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Maude L. Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Louise Wilcher1
F, #64719, b. circa 1923
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1923 | Louise Wilcher was born circa 1923 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Louise Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Louise Wilcher appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Louise Wilcher resided at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, TN, on 23 Sep 1954. "Mrs Louise Shirley".2 |
Mabel Wilcher1
F, #64720, b. circa 1925
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1925 | Mabel Wilcher was born circa 1925 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Mabel Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Mabel Wilcher appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Mabel Wilcher resided at Washington, DC, on 23 Sep 1954. "Mrs Mabel Haynes".2 |
Rufus Martin Wilcher Jr1
M, #64721, b. circa 1926
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1926 | Rufus Martin Wilcher Jr was born circa 1926 at VA.1 |
He was the son of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Rufus Martin Wilcher Jr appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Rufus Martin Wilcher Jr appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Apr 1950 | Rufus Martin Wilcher Jr appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1950 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Rufus Martin Wilcher Jr resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1954.2 |
Herman Wilson Wilcher1
M, #64722, b. circa 1927
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1927 | Herman Wilson Wilcher was born circa 1927 at VA.1 |
He was the son of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Herman Wilson Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Herman Wilson Wilcher appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Apr 1950 | Herman Wilson Wilcher appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1950 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Herman Wilson Wilcher resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1954.2 |
Arthur Wilcher1
M, #64723, b. circa 1928
Father | Rufus Martin Wilcher1 b. May 20, 1891, d. September 23, 1954 |
Mother | Clara May Oyler1 b. May, 1893, d. May 1, 1970 |
Birth* | circa 1928 | Arthur Wilcher was born circa 1928 at VA.1 |
He was the son of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 8 Apr 1930 | Arthur Wilcher appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1940 | Arthur Wilcher appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1940 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 3 Apr 1950 | Arthur Wilcher appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1950 in the household of Rufus Martin Wilcher and Clara May Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Residence* | 23 Sep 1954 | Arthur Wilcher resided at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Sep 1954.2 |
Darius Ortain Hoke1,2
M, #64724, b. circa 1891
Birth* | circa 1891 | Darius was born at Hollywood, Monroe Co, WV, circa 1891.1,2 |
Employment* | Apr 1950 | Darius's occupation: Revenue man, State Liquor Commission at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, in Apr 1950.3 |
Census* | 11 Apr 1950 | He and Lottie Catherine Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1950.3 |
Marriage* | 8 Sep 1954 | He married Lottie Catherine Bess at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Sep 1954. Darius Ortain Hoke, age 63, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Holly Wood, WV, res. Quinwood, WV, par. John Hoke & Willie Jane Bostic, miner; Lottie Catherine Tinsley nee Bess, age 49, widowed, 1 prev marr, b. Alleghany Co, res. Quinwood, WV, par. Charlies Bess & Mollie Oiler; md by F.W. Long at Clifton Forge.2 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [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.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Metret Thomas Tinsley1,2
M, #64725, b. 7 Jun 1883, d. 7 Mar 1952
Father | William J. Tinsley2 b. circa 1864 |
Mother | Belle Oiler2 b. circa 1867 |
Birth* | 7 Jun 1883 | Metret was born at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Jun 1883.2,1 |
He was the son of William J. Tinsley and Belle Oiler.2 | ||
Marriage* | 30 Aug 1924 | He married Lottie Catherine Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1924. Met Thomas Tinsley, age 41, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. W.M. & C.M. Tinsley, miner; Lottie Katheryn Bess, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. Chas & Mollie Bess; md by J. Herbert Bean at Covington.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1930 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV. Coal mines.3 |
Census* | 21 Apr 1930 | Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1930.3 |
Employment | Apr 1940 | Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1940 at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.3 |
Census | 27 Apr 1940 | Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1940.3 |
Census* | 5 Apr 1950 | Metret Thomas Tinsley appeared on the census as head of household at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1950.3 |
Death* | 7 Mar 1952 | Metret died on 7 Mar 1952 at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 68.2 |
Burial* | 10 Mar 1952 | His body was interred on 10 Mar 1952 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at Sunrise Cem.2 |
Partners and Children |
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Marriage* | 30 Aug 1924 | He married Lottie Catherine Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1924. Met Thomas Tinsley, age 41, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. W.M. & C.M. Tinsley, miner; Lottie Katheryn Bess, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. Chas & Mollie Bess; md by J. Herbert Bean at Covington.1 |
Children |
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Citations
Beulah Tinsley1
F, #64726, b. circa 1925
Father | Metret Thomas Tinsley1 b. June 7, 1883, d. March 7, 1952 |
Mother | Lottie Catherine Bess1 b. April 7, 1905, d. 1990 |
Birth* | circa 1925 | Beulah Tinsley was born circa 1925 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 21 Apr 1930 | Beulah Tinsley appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 27 Apr 1940 | Beulah Tinsley appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1940 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Thomas Tinsley1
M, #64727, b. circa 1926
Father | Metret Thomas Tinsley1 b. June 7, 1883, d. March 7, 1952 |
Mother | Lottie Catherine Bess1 b. April 7, 1905, d. 1990 |
Birth* | circa 1926 | Thomas Tinsley was born circa 1926 at VA.1 |
He was the son of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 21 Apr 1930 | Thomas Tinsley appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 27 Apr 1940 | Thomas Tinsley appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1940 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Marie Tinsley1
F, #64728, b. circa 1928
Father | Metret Thomas Tinsley1 b. June 7, 1883, d. March 7, 1952 |
Mother | Lottie Catherine Bess1 b. April 7, 1905, d. 1990 |
Birth* | circa 1928 | Marie Tinsley was born circa 1928 at WV.1 |
She was the daughter of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 21 Apr 1930 | Marie Tinsley appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 27 Apr 1940 | Marie Tinsley appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1940 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
(informant) Death | 7 Mar 1952 | Marie was informant for the death of Metret Thomas Tinsley at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 7 Mar 1952.2 |
Audrey Kathleen Tinsley1,2
F, #64729, b. 1929
Father | Metret Thomas Tinsley1 b. June 7, 1883, d. March 7, 1952 |
Mother | Lottie Catherine Bess1 b. April 7, 1905, d. 1990 |
Birth* | 1929 | Audrey was born at Greenbrier Co, WV, in 1929.2,1 |
She was the daughter of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 21 Apr 1930 | Audrey Kathleen Tinsley appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1930 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Meadow Bluff Dist, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
(Witness) Census | 27 Apr 1940 | Audrey Kathleen Tinsley appeared on the census of 27 Apr 1940 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
Marriage* | Audrey Kathleen Tinsley married Ray Murphy.1 | |
(Witness) Census | 5 Apr 1950 | Audrey Kathleen Tinsley appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1950 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
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Ray Murphy1
M, #64733, b. circa 1924
Birth* | circa 1924 | Ray Murphy was born circa 1924 at WV.1 |
Marriage* | He married Audrey Kathleen Tinsley, daughter of Metret Thomas Tinsley and Lottie Catherine Bess.1 | |
Employment* | Apr 1950 | Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1950 at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV. Weigh man, tipple.1 |
(Witness) Census | 5 Apr 1950 | Ray Murphy appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1950 in the household of Metret Thomas Tinsley at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 |
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Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Gladys Dorothy Edwards1,2
F, #64734, b. circa 1912
Birth* | circa 1912 | Gladys Dorothy Edwards was born circa 1912 at Glasgow, Rockbridge Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 4 May 1939 | She married Beale Jordan Oyler, son of Mary F. Oiler, on 4 May 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Census* | 20 Apr 1940 | Gladys Dorothy Edwards and Beale Jordan Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Apr 1940.3 |
Residence* | 16 Oct 1940 | Beale Jordan Oyler and Gladys Dorothy Edwards resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Oct 1940.4 |
Census | 18 Apr 1950 | She and Beale Jordan Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1950.3 |
Divorce* | 21 Mar 1955 | Gladys was divorced from Beale Jordan Oyler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Mar 1955. Three minor children affected.1 |
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Citations
- [S2765] Divorces, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
- [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com), Beale Jordan Oyler.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
William Douglas Oyler1,2
M, #64735, b. 7 Jun 1942, d. 8 Jan 1982
Father | Beale Jordan Oyler2 b. February 14, 1905, d. September 5, 1980 |
Mother | Gladys Dorothy Edwards2 b. circa 1912 |
Birth* | 7 Jun 1942 | William was born at VA on 7 Jun 1942.1,2 |
He was the son of Beale Jordan Oyler and Gladys Dorothy Edwards.2 | ||
(Witness) Census | 18 Apr 1950 | William Douglas Oyler appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1950 in the household of Beale Jordan Oyler and Gladys Dorothy Edwards at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.2 |
Death* | 8 Jan 1982 | William died on 8 Jan 1982 at Stonewall Jackson Hosp, Lexington, Rockbridge Co, VA, at age 39. Died from gunshot to left shoulder at base of neck during investigation on duty (City of Buena Vista police officer). Informant was Judy Clements Oyler (wife).1 |
Burial* | His body was interred at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co, VA, at Green Hill Cem.1 |
Gordon H. Craft1
M, #64738, b. circa 1892
Birth* | circa 1892 | Gordon H. Craft was born circa 1892 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 20 Jun 1923 | He married Emma Pearl Oyler at Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jun 1923. Gordon H. Craft, age 31, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. J.W. & Nannie Craft, laborer; Pearl Oyler, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. n/a & Pearl Oyler; md by J.H. Whitmore.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1930 | Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. State Highway.2 |
Census* | 7 Apr 1930 | Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Apr 1930.2 |
(informant) Death | 18 Apr 1931 | Gordon was informant for the death of Emma Pearl Oyler at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1931.3 |
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Citations
Gertrude K. Craft1
F, #64739, b. 7 Oct 1920, d. 1 Dec 1999
Father | Gordon H. Craft1 b. circa 1892 |
Mother | Emma Pearl Oyler1 b. July, 1899, d. April 18, 1931 |
Birth* | 7 Oct 1920 | Gertrude was born at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Oct 1920.2,1 |
She was the daughter of Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 7 Apr 1930 | Gertrude K. Craft appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Death* | 1 Dec 1999 | Gertrude died on 1 Dec 1999 at age 79. "Gertrude Catheryn Flesher".2 |
Nellie M. Craft1
F, #64740, b. circa 1924
Father | Gordon H. Craft1 b. circa 1892 |
Mother | Emma Pearl Oyler1 b. July, 1899, d. April 18, 1931 |
Birth* | circa 1924 | Nellie M. Craft was born circa 1924 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 7 Apr 1930 | Nellie M. Craft appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Ada M. Craft1
F, #64741, b. circa 1927
Father | Gordon H. Craft1 b. circa 1892 |
Mother | Emma Pearl Oyler1 b. July, 1899, d. April 18, 1931 |
Birth* | circa 1927 | Ada M. Craft was born circa 1927 at VA.1 |
She was the daughter of Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 7 Apr 1930 | Ada M. Craft appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Gordon H. Craft and Emma Pearl Oyler at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
male Woodson1
M, #64748, b. 10 Aug 1950, d. 12 Aug 1950
Father | Roy Elwood Woodson1 b. August 8, 1928 |
Mother | Mary Sue Toombs1 b. March 6, 1932, d. November 25, 2019 |
Birth* | 10 Aug 1950 | Male was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Aug 1950. Premature twins.1 |
He was the son of Roy Elwood Woodson and Mary Sue Toombs.1 | ||
Death* | 12 Aug 1950 | Male Woodson died on 12 Aug 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA..1 |
Burial* | 13 Aug 1950 | His body was interred on 13 Aug 1950 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.1 |
Citations
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
Paulina Ann Simmons1,2
F, #64749, b. 6 Jan 1877, d. 29 Nov 1943
Father | James Chapman Simmons3 b. November, 1847 |
Mother | Eliza M. Tingler3 b. March, 1849 |
Name Variation | Paulina Ann Simmons was also known as Annie Catherine Simmons.4 | |
Name Variation | Paulina Ann Simmons was also known as Jane A. Simmons.3 | |
Research Note* | The documentation for this child is inconsistent. In 1900, James and Eliza Simmons reported that 9 of their 11 total children were still alive. Two of the 9 were no longer living at home in 1900 (Elizabeth Jane and Walter Stephen), while 7 were enumerated at home. All have been accounted for through 1910 except for "Jane A." b. Dec 1877. Alleghany Co birth registers lists a daughter "Paulina Simmons" b. 6 January 1877 in Rich Patch to James C. & Lizzie M. Simmons. Her marriage record listed her "Ann Simmons" in 1907 (age 30). The 1910 census records her as "Annie E." (age 34). In her marriage to Robert J. Carter in 1913, she is listed as "Mrs. Paulina Ann Hughes" (age 36), as in her divorce record of 1921. In 1930, she is listed as Annie Carter In 1940 she is listed as Anne C. Carter (age 58) Her death certificate lists her as Annie Catherine Carter (daughter of James Chapman Simmons and Eliza Tingler), age 61 (b. 1881). The informant was her niece, Zara Arrington Bailey. | |
Birth* | 6 Jan 1877 | Paulina was born at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Jan 1877. Paulina Simmons, b. 6 Jan, Rich Patch, father James C. Simmons, farmer, res. Alleghany Co, mother Lizzie M. Simmons, single birth, reported by father.1 |
She was the daughter of James Chapman Simmons and Eliza M. Tingler.3 | ||
Birth | Dec 1877 | Paulina Ann Simmons was born in Dec 1877 at VA.3 |
(Witness) Census | 14 Jun 1900 | She appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 in the household of James Chapman Simmons and Eliza M. Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 |
Marriage* | 13 Jan 1907 | She married Thomas B. Hughes at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1907. Thomas Hughes, age 37, widower, b. VA, res. Kincaid, par. Brooks & Nancy, carpenter; Ann Simmons, age 30, single, b. VA, res. Kincaid, par. n/a; md by J.W. Legg at Kincaid.6 |
Num Child* | 25 Apr 1910 | Paulina Ann Simmons and Thomas B. Hughes had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1910.5 |
Census* | 25 Apr 1910 | Paulina Ann Simmons and Thomas B. Hughes appeared on the census as head of household at Lipps Dist, Wise Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1910.5 |
Marriage* | 29 Oct 1913 | She married Robert Johnson Carter at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Oct 1913. Robert J. Carter, age 56, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm J. & Mary M. Carter, farming; Mrs. Paulina Ann Hughes, age 36, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Princeton, WV, par. Jas C. & Annie M. Simmons; md by R.B. Ward at Covington.2 |
Divorce* | 17 Oct 1921 | Paulina was divorced from Robert Johnson Carter at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Oct 1921. Robert J. Carter, age 56, B. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, VA, farming; Mrs. Paulina Ann Hughes, age 36, res. Princeton, WV, md 29 Oct 1913, Covington, plantiff Robert J. Carter for desertion.7 |
Census* | 17 Apr 1930 | Paulina Ann Simmons and Robert Johnson Carter appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Apr 1930.5 |
Census | 2 May 1940 | Paulina Ann Simmons and Robert Johnson Carter appeared on the census as head of household at Earlehurst, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1940.5 |
Death* | 29 Nov 1943 | Paulina died on 29 Nov 1943 at Sweet Chalybeate, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 66.4,8 |
Burial* | 2 Dec 1943 | Her body was interred on 2 Dec 1943 at Sweet Chalybeate, Alleghany Co, VA, at Sweet Chalybeate Cem.4,8 |
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Marriage* | 13 Jan 1907 | She married Thomas B. Hughes at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1907. Thomas Hughes, age 37, widower, b. VA, res. Kincaid, par. Brooks & Nancy, carpenter; Ann Simmons, age 30, single, b. VA, res. Kincaid, par. n/a; md by J.W. Legg at Kincaid.6 |
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Marriage* | 29 Oct 1913 | She married Robert Johnson Carter at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Oct 1913. Robert J. Carter, age 56, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm J. & Mary M. Carter, farming; Mrs. Paulina Ann Hughes, age 36, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Princeton, WV, par. Jas C. & Annie M. Simmons; md by R.B. Ward at Covington.2 |
Divorce* | 17 Oct 1921 | Paulina was divorced from Robert Johnson Carter at Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Oct 1921. Robert J. Carter, age 56, B. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, VA, farming; Mrs. Paulina Ann Hughes, age 36, res. Princeton, WV, md 29 Oct 1913, Covington, plantiff Robert J. Carter for desertion.7 |
Citations
- [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
- [S2765] Divorces, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
- [S237] Obituary, Annie Catherine Carter, Covington (VA) Virginian, Wednesday, 1 December 1943.
George Lewis Simmons1,2
M, #64750, b. 2 Mar 1880, d. 8 Mar 1962
Father | James Chapman Simmons2 b. November, 1847 |
Mother | Eliza M. Tingler2 b. March, 1849 |
Birth* | 2 Mar 1880 | George was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Mar 1880.1,2,3 |
He was the son of James Chapman Simmons and Eliza M. Tingler.2 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 Jun 1900 | George Lewis Simmons appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 in the household of James Chapman Simmons and Eliza M. Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.4 |
Marriage* | 1 Jul 1912 | He married Ella L. Bower at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 Jul 1912. George L. Simmons, age 30, b. Alleghany Co, res. Mercer Co; Miss Ella L. Bower, age 19, b. Wyoming Co, res. Alleghany Co; md by M.M. Pownall at Beckley.3 |
Residence* | 29 Nov 1943 | George Lewis Simmons resided at Shores, Fluvanna Co, VA, on 29 Nov 1943.5 |
Death* | 8 Mar 1962 | George died on 8 Mar 1962 at Patrick Henry Hosp, Newport News, VA, at age 82. Informant was Mrs. Walter Beggs, Newport News, VA.1 |
Burial* | 10 Mar 1962 | His body was interred on 10 Mar 1962 at Scottsville, Albemarle Co, VA, at Wesley Chapel Cem.1 |
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Marriage* | 1 Jul 1912 | He married Ella L. Bower at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 Jul 1912. George L. Simmons, age 30, b. Alleghany Co, res. Mercer Co; Miss Ella L. Bower, age 19, b. Wyoming Co, res. Alleghany Co; md by M.M. Pownall at Beckley.3 |
Citations
- [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S237] Obituary, Annie Catherine Carter, Covington (VA) Virginian, Wednesday, 1 December 1943.