Edna Susan Wright1,2
F, #17451, b. 1867, d. 5 Jan 1959
Birth* | 1867 | Edna was born at Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV, in 1867.1,2 |
Marriage* | She married Ira J. Bragg, son of Joseph Bragg and Catherine R. Comer.2 | |
Census* | 10 May 1910 | Edna Susan Wright and Ira J. Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 May 1910.2 |
Census | 28 May 1940 | Edna Susan Wright and Ira J. Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 May 1940.2 |
Death* | 5 Jan 1959 | Edna died on 5 Jan 1959 at Rt 1, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Informant was Thelma Davis, Oak Hill, Rt 1.1 |
Burial* | 7 Jan 1959 | Her body was interred on 7 Jan 1959 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.1 |
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Annie Bragg1
F, #17452, b. Jan 1882
Father | James Henry Bragg1 b. October, 1855 |
Mother | Sarah Margaret Wood1 b. June, 1860, d. December 9, 1905 |
Birth* | Jan 1882 | Annie Bragg was born in Jan 1882 at WV.1 |
She was the daughter of James Henry Bragg and Sarah Margaret Wood.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 Jun 1900 | Annie Bragg appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 in the household of James Henry Bragg and Sarah Margaret Wood at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Margaret Kincaid
F, #17453, b. circa 1866
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Eliza |
Birth* | circa 1866 | Margaret was born at WV circa 1866. |
She was the daughter of Preston Kincaid and Eliza. | ||
Census* | 1870 | Margaret Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, in 1870.1 |
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | She appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
James Daniel Kincaid
M, #17454, b. circa 1867
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Eliza |
Birth* | circa 1867 | James was born at WV circa 1867. |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Eliza. | ||
Census* | 1870 | James Daniel Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, in 1870.1 |
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | He appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Marriage* | 31 Jul 1897 | He married Fannie Burnside at Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jul 1897. J.D., 29, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Preston and Eliza; Fannie, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Alex and Sarah..2 |
Marriage | circa 1907 | He married Lelia R. Burnside circa 1907. |
Census | 1930 | James Daniel Kincaid appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, in 1930.1 |
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Marriage* | 31 Jul 1897 | He married Fannie Burnside at Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Jul 1897. J.D., 29, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Preston and Eliza; Fannie, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Alex and Sarah..2 |
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Marriage | circa 1907 | He married Lelia R. Burnside circa 1907. |
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Adam Kincaid
M, #17455, b. circa 1869
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Eliza |
Birth* | circa 1869 | Adam was born at WV circa 1869. |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Eliza. | ||
Census* | 1870 | Adam Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, in 1870.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Ann E. Thompson
F, #17456, b. circa 1843, d. before 1877
Birth* | circa 1843 | Ann was born at Bedford Co, VA, circa 1843. |
Marriage* | 3 Aug 1871 | She married Preston Kincaid at Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Aug 1871. Present, age n/a, widowed, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. John & Mary; Anne E., age 28, single, b. Bedford Co, VA, par. Nelson & Martha..1 |
Death* | before 1877 | Ann died before 1877. Assumed from Preston's remarriage that year.. |
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Citations
- [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
Amanda Clay
F, #17457, b. circa 1854
Birth* | circa 1854 | Amanda was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1854. |
Marriage* | 13 Dec 1877 | She married Preston Kincaid at Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Dec 1877. Reston, age n/a, widowed, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. n/a; Amanda, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Meredith & Marinda..1 |
Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Amanda Clay and Preston Kincaid appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jun 1880.2 |
Census | 1900 | Amanda Clay was listed as a resident in the census report at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1900. 1900 Fayette Co, WV census shows birth as May 1858, age 23 at first marriage. Fayette Marriages shows marriage of Amanda, age 23, single, on 13 December 1877, so c1854 date appears more likely..2 |
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Thomas E. Kincaid
M, #17458, b. circa 1872
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Ann E. Thompson b. circa 1843, d. before 1877 |
Birth* | circa 1872 | Thomas was born at WV circa 1872. |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Ann E. Thompson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Thomas E. Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Robert Kincaid
M, #17459, b. circa 1874
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Ann E. Thompson b. circa 1843, d. before 1877 |
Birth* | circa 1874 | Robert was born at WV circa 1874. |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Ann E. Thompson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Robert Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Eliza F. Kincaid
F, #17460, b. Aug 1876
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Ann E. Thompson b. circa 1843, d. before 1877 |
Birth* | Aug 1876 | Eliza was born at WV in Aug 1876. |
She was the daughter of Preston Kincaid and Ann E. Thompson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Eliza F. Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Census | 1900 | Eliza F. Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1900.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Phillip Anderson Kincaid1,2
M, #17461, b. 5 Apr 1878, d. 14 Feb 1961
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Amanda Clay b. circa 1854 |
Birth* | 5 Apr 1878 | Phillip was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1878.1,3,2 |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay. | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Phillip Anderson Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 |
Census | 1900 | Phillip Anderson Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1900.4 |
Marriage* | 8 Aug 1900 | He married Madana M. "Dana" Payne at Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1900. Phillip Kincaid, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Preston & Amanda, farmer; Dana Payne, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Mat. & Launa; md by R.G. Backus.2 |
Marriage* | 11 Jul 1906 | He married Emma Katherine Arrington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jul 1906. P.A. Kincaid, age 28, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Page, WV, par. Preston & Amanda, miner; E.C. Arrington, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Page, WV, par. n/a; md by J.W. Dawson at Kincaid.2 |
Employment | May 1910 | Occupation: machinist in May 1910 at Kincaid Precinct, Fayette Co, WV. Machine shop.4 |
Census | 4 May 1910 | Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid Precinct, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.4 |
Employment* | Jan 1920 | Occupation: timberman in Jan 1920 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV. Lumber.4 |
Census* | 24 Jan 1920 | Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.4 |
Employment | Apr 1930 | Occupation: timberman in Apr 1930 at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.4 |
Census | 14 Apr 1930 | Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Apr 1930.4 |
Census | 23 Apr 1940 | Phillip Anderson Kincaid and Emma Katherine Arrington appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1940.4 |
(informant) Death | 16 Jul 1959 | Phillip was informant for the death of Emma Katherine Arrington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Jul 1959.1 |
Death* | 14 Feb 1961 | Phillip died on 14 Feb 1961 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, at age 82.1 |
Burial* | 16 Feb 1961 | His body was interred on 16 Feb 1961 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, at Kincaid Cem.1 |
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Marriage* | 8 Aug 1900 | He married Madana M. "Dana" Payne at Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1900. Phillip Kincaid, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Preston & Amanda, farmer; Dana Payne, age 22, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Mat. & Launa; md by R.G. Backus.2 |
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Marriage* | 11 Jul 1906 | He married Emma Katherine Arrington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jul 1906. P.A. Kincaid, age 28, widower, b. Fayette Co, res. Page, WV, par. Preston & Amanda, miner; E.C. Arrington, age 27, single, b. VA, res. Page, WV, par. n/a; md by J.W. Dawson at Kincaid.2 |
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William Harvey Kincaid
M, #17462, b. circa 1878
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Amanda Clay b. circa 1854 |
Birth* | circa 1878 | William was born at WV circa 1878. |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay. | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | William Harvey Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Census | 1900 | William Harvey Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, in 1900.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Suffie Kincaid1
F, #17463, b. Mar 1880
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Amanda Clay b. circa 1854 |
Birth* | Mar 1880 | Suffie was born at Fayette Co, WV, in Mar 1880. 1880 census age 3/12, b. March.1 |
She was the daughter of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay. | ||
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | Suffie Kincaid appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Richard Kincaid
M, #17464, b. circa 1861
Father | Preston Kincaid b. March, 1824 |
Mother | Eliza |
Birth* | circa 1861 | Richard was born at VA circa 1861. |
He was the son of Preston Kincaid and Eliza. | ||
Census | 1870 | Richard Kincaid was listed as a resident in the census report at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, in 1870. The name is written unclearly, and doesn't look like Richard, but the sex is male and the age accords with the 1880 Fayette Co, WV entry for Richard..1 |
(Witness) Census | 11 Jun 1880 | He appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Preston Kincaid and Amanda Clay at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
John L. Elmore
M, #17465, b. circa 1858
Father | William Elmore b. December, 1818 |
Mother | Juliana Criner b. circa 1824, d. June 16, 1859 |
Birth* | circa 1858 | John was born at VA circa 1858. |
He was the son of William Elmore and Juliana Criner. | ||
(Witness) Census | 22 Jun 1860 | John L. Elmore appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1860 in the household of William Elmore at Johns Ck Valley, Craig Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 4 Aug 1870 | John L. Elmore appeared on the census of 4 Aug 1870 in the household of William Elmore and Elizabeth Saunders at Simmonsville Twp, Craig Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mary A. Doss1
F, #17466, b. circa 1859
Mother | Elizabeth Saunders1 b. circa 1829 |
Birth* | circa 1859 | Mary was born at VA circa 1859. |
She was the daughter of Elizabeth Saunders.1 | ||
(Witness) Census | 4 Aug 1870 | Mary A. Doss appeared on the census of 4 Aug 1870 in the household of William Elmore and Elizabeth Saunders at Simmonsville Twp, Craig Co, VA.2 |
Research Note* | 1870 | (an unknown value.)2,1 |
Elizabeth Saunders1
F, #17467, b. circa 1829
Birth* | circa 1829 | Elizabeth was born at VA circa 1829. |
Marriage* | 7 Dec 1865 | She married William Elmore at Craig Co, VA, on 7 Dec 1865. William Elwood [sic: Elmore], age 46, widowed, b. Craig Co, par. James & Milly Elwood [sic: Elmore]; Elizabeth Saunders, age 40, single, b. Giles Co, par. Patsy Saunders.2 |
Census | 4 Aug 1870 | Elizabeth Saunders and William Elmore appeared on the census as head of household at Simmonsville Twp, Craig Co, VA, on 4 Aug 1870.3 |
Census* | 17 Jun 1880 | Elizabeth Saunders and William Elmore appeared on the census as head of household at Blacksburg Dist, Montgomery Co, VA, on 17 Jun 1880. Also enumerated in this household was Mary E. Elmore [sic: Dowdy], age 20, granddaughter, b. VA; this is a child of Sarah Catherine Elmore by her first husband.3 |
Census | 30 Jun 1900 | Elizabeth Saunders and William Elmore appeared on the census as head of household at New Castle, Craig Co, VA, on 30 Jun 1900.3 |
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Citations
- [S211] Email Sondra Elmore Reger, e-mail address, 26 Jan 2009, citing Giles Co records.
- [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Mary Alzania Doss Camper.
Orinoco Jeanetta Shelton
F, #17468, b. 22 Jul 1876, d. 30 Jun 1959
Birth* | 22 Jul 1876 | Orinoco was born on 22 Jul 1876.1,2 |
Marriage* | 3 Oct 1897 | She married Oscar Henry Sims at Nicholas Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1897.2 |
(informant) Death | 24 Feb 1935 | Orinoco was informant for the death of Oscar Henry Sims at Summersville, Nicholas Co, WV, on 24 Feb 1935.3,1,2 |
Death* | 30 Jun 1959 | Orinoco died on 30 Jun 1959 at age 82.1,2 |
Burial* | Her body was interred at Summersville, Nicholas Co, WV, at Walker Memorial Cemetery.1 |
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Citations
- [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Walker Cemetery, Summersville, WV, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wvnichol/cemetery/…, accessed July 2011.
- [S2651] Sims Genealogy, compiled and documented by Cathy Meder-Dempsey, posted at http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Dec. 2002, shows date of January 1863.
- [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
John Henry Sims1,2
M, #17469, b. 11 Sep 1909, d. 12 Sep 1981
Father | Oscar Henry Sims b. November 2, 1867, d. February 24, 1935 |
Mother | Orinoco Jeanetta Shelton b. July 22, 1876, d. June 30, 1959 |
Birth* | 11 Sep 1909 | John was born on 11 Sep 1909.2 |
He was the son of Oscar Henry Sims and Orinoco Jeanetta Shelton. | ||
Marriage* | He married Marguerite D. (?).2 | |
Death* | 12 Sep 1981 | John died on 12 Sep 1981 at age 72.2 |
Burial* | His body was interred at Summersville, Nicholas Co, WV, at Walker Cemetery.2 |
Partners and Children |
Citations
- [S116] William Griffee Brown, History of Nicholas Co., WV, 1954,.
- [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Walker Cemetery, Summersville, WV, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wvnichol/cemetery/…, accessed July 2011.
Nellie E. Ramsey1
F, #17470, b. 11 Feb 1881, d. Nov 1980
Birth* | 11 Feb 1881 | Nellie was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Feb 1881.2,3,1 |
Marriage* | 13 Apr 1904 | She married Doctor Franklin Sims at Kanawha Co, WV, on 13 Apr 1904. D. Frank Sims, age 32, single, b. Nicholas Co, res. Kanawha Co; Nellie E. Ramsey, age 23, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by L.V. Leach.1 |
Death* | Nov 1980 | Nellie died in Nov 1980 at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV, at age 99.2,3 |
Burial* | Her body was interred at Summersville, Nicholas Co, WV, at Walker Memorial Cemetery.3 |
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Citations
- [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
- [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Walker Cemetery, Summersville, WV, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wvnichol/cemetery/…, accessed July 2011.
Margaret Jane Dorsey
F, #17472, b. circa 1821
Birth* | circa 1821 | Margaret was born at VA circa 1821. |
Marriage* | 26 Nov 1845 | She married George Washington Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 26 Nov 1845.1 |
Census | 1850 | Margaret Jane Dorsey was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850.2 |
Census* | 1860 | Margaret Jane Dorsey was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1860.2 |
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Citations
- [S243] Neva Jane Stout Bryant., SIMMS/SIMS Marriages, Nicholas Co, WV 1817-1933 (abstracted from Blake, Early Nicholas County (West) Virginia Marriage Bonds (& Records) 1818-1864; Cochran, Nicholas Co WV Marriages 1817-1903; Cochran, Nicholas Co. WV Marriages 1903-1933),.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Edna P. M. Sims
F, #17473, b. circa 1849
Father | George Washington Sims b. circa 1821 |
Mother | Margaret Jane Dorsey b. circa 1821 |
Birth* | circa 1849 | Edna was born at VA circa 1849. |
She was the daughter of George Washington Sims and Margaret Jane Dorsey. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Edna P. M. Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850. |
Census | 1860 | Edna P. M. Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1860. |
Elizabeth Darlington
F, #17474, b. circa 1814
Father | Benjamin Darlington b. 1775, d. 1853 |
Mother | Mary 'Polly' Johnson b. circa 1790 |
Birth* | circa 1814 | Elizabeth was born at VA circa 1814. |
She was the daughter of Benjamin Darlington and Mary 'Polly' Johnson. | ||
Marriage* | 5 Dec 1832 | She married James J. Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 5 Dec 1832.1 |
Census* | 1850 | Elizabeth Darlington was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850. The Aicher & Workman transcription has age 26, but the original copy reads 36.. |
Census | 1860 | Elizabeth Darlington was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1860. Elizabeth was enumerated age 47..2 |
Census | 1870 | Elizabeth Darlington was listed as a resident in the census report at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, in 1870.2 |
Census | 1880 | She appeared on the census as head of household at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, in 1880. Age 65, widowed, b. WV, parents b. WV..2 |
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Marriage* | 5 Dec 1832 | She married James J. Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 5 Dec 1832.1 |
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Nancy Sims
F, #17475, b. circa 1836, d. 17 Nov 1866
Father | James J. Sims b. circa 1814 |
Mother | Elizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814 |
Birth* | circa 1836 | Nancy was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1836.1 |
She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Nancy Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850.2 |
Marriage* | 28 Mar 1858 | She married Robert Hughes at Nicholas Co, VA, on 28 Mar 1858. Robert, age 22, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Mathew and Margaret; Nancy, age 21, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. James and Elizabeth..3 |
Death* | 17 Nov 1866 | Nancy died on 17 Nov 1866 at Fayette Co, WV. Nancy's death was reported by James Sims. She was 31, born in Fayette Co. and daughter of James and Elizabeth Sims.. |
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Citations
- [S215] William A. Marsh., 1880 Census of West Virginia, Vol. 4: Braxton, Clay, Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1982),.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S243] Neva Jane Stout Bryant., SIMMS/SIMS Marriages, Nicholas Co, WV 1817-1933 (abstracted from Blake, Early Nicholas County (West) Virginia Marriage Bonds (& Records) 1818-1864; Cochran, Nicholas Co WV Marriages 1817-1903; Cochran, Nicholas Co. WV Marriages 1903-1933),.
Mary J. Sims
F, #17476, b. circa 1838
Father | James J. Sims b. circa 1814 |
Mother | Elizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814 |
Birth* | circa 1838 | Mary was born at VA circa 1838. |
She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Mary J. Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Amanda Sims
F, #17477, b. circa 1841
Father | James J. Sims b. circa 1814 |
Mother | Elizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814 |
Birth* | circa 1841 | Amanda was born at VA circa 1841. |
She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Amanda Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850. |
Charles Sims
M, #17478, b. circa 1842
Father | James J. Sims b. circa 1814 |
Mother | Elizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814 |
Birth* | circa 1842 | Charles was born at VA circa 1842. |
He was the son of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Charles Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
William A. Sims
M, #17479, b. circa 1846
Father | James J. Sims b. circa 1814 |
Mother | Elizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814 |
Birth* | circa 1846 | William was born at VA circa 1846. |
He was the son of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. | ||
Census* | 1850 | William A. Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Manerva Sims
F, #17480, b. circa 1849
Father | James J. Sims b. circa 1814 |
Mother | Elizabeth Darlington b. circa 1814 |
Birth* | circa 1849 | Manerva was born at VA circa 1849. |
She was the daughter of James J. Sims and Elizabeth Darlington. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Manerva Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayette Co, VA, in 1850.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Tazewell Hughes
M, #17481
Father | _____ Hughes |
Mother | Mary Sims |
Birth* | Tazewell was born. | |
He was the son of _____ Hughes and Mary Sims. |
Andrew Hughes
M, #17482
Father | _____ Hughes |
Mother | Mary Sims |
Birth* | Andrew was born. | |
He was the son of _____ Hughes and Mary Sims. |
Elizabeth Hughes
F, #17483
Father | _____ Hughes |
Mother | Mary Sims |
Birth* | Elizabeth was born. | |
She was the daughter of _____ Hughes and Mary Sims. |
Mary Hughes
F, #17484
Father | _____ Hughes |
Mother | Mary Sims |
Birth* | Mary was born. | |
She was the daughter of _____ Hughes and Mary Sims. |
Susan Hughes
F, #17485, b. circa 1826
Father | Matthew Hughes b. circa 1796 |
Mother | Margaret Sims |
Birth* | circa 1826 | Susan was born at VA circa 1826. |
She was the daughter of Matthew Hughes and Margaret Sims. | ||
Marriage* | She married Matthew Kincaid. | |
Census* | 1850 | Susan Hughes was listed as a resident in the census report at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1850. |
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Ann Hughes
F, #17486, b. circa 1833
Father | Matthew Hughes b. circa 1796 |
Mother | Margaret Sims |
Birth* | circa 1833 | Ann was born at VA circa 1833. |
She was the daughter of Matthew Hughes and Margaret Sims. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Ann Hughes was listed as a resident in the census report at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1850. |
Robert Hughes
M, #17487, b. circa 1834
Father | Matthew Hughes b. circa 1796 |
Mother | Margaret Sims |
Birth* | circa 1834 | Robert was born at Fayette Co, VA, circa 1834. |
He was the son of Matthew Hughes and Margaret Sims. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Robert Hughes was listed as a resident in the census report at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1850. |
Marriage* | 28 Mar 1858 | He married Nancy Sims at Nicholas Co, VA, on 28 Mar 1858. Robert, age 22, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Mathew and Margaret; Nancy, age 21, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. James and Elizabeth..1 |
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Citations
- [S243] Neva Jane Stout Bryant., SIMMS/SIMS Marriages, Nicholas Co, WV 1817-1933 (abstracted from Blake, Early Nicholas County (West) Virginia Marriage Bonds (& Records) 1818-1864; Cochran, Nicholas Co WV Marriages 1817-1903; Cochran, Nicholas Co. WV Marriages 1903-1933),.
John Hughes
M, #17488, b. circa 1835
Father | Matthew Hughes b. circa 1796 |
Mother | Margaret Sims |
Birth* | circa 1835 | John was born at VA circa 1835. |
He was the son of Matthew Hughes and Margaret Sims. | ||
Census* | 1850 | John Hughes was listed as a resident in the census report at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1850. |
Mary Frances Bragg1,2,3
F, #17489, b. 5 Jan 1884, d. 8 Dec 1955
Father | James Henry Bragg3 b. October, 1855 |
Mother | Sarah Margaret Wood3 b. June, 1860, d. December 9, 1905 |
Birth* | 5 Jan 1884 | Mary Frances Bragg was born on 5 Jan 1884 at Fayette Co, WV.1,3,2 |
She was the daughter of James Henry Bragg and Sarah Margaret Wood.3 | ||
(Witness) Census | 14 Jun 1900 | Mary Frances Bragg appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 in the household of James Henry Bragg and Sarah Margaret Wood at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 |
Marriage* | 2 Feb 1904 | She married William Columbia Willis at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1904. Wm M. Willis, age 25, single, b. Ohio, res. Fayette Co, par. Edward & Almeda, miner; Mary F. Bragg, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. J.H. & S.M; md by J.C. Cavendish; informant J.W. Woods, uncle [of] girl.2 |
Census* | 21 Apr 1910 | Mary Frances Bragg and William Columbia Willis appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Apr 1910.3 |
Census | 17 Jan 1920 | Mary Frances Bragg and William Columbia Willis appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 17 Jan 1920.3 |
Census | 23 Apr 1940 | Mary Frances Bragg and William Columbia Willis appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1940.3 |
Death* | 8 Dec 1955 | Mary died on 8 Dec 1955 at Graydon, Fayette Co, WV, at age 71.1,4 |
Burial* | 11 Dec 1955 | She was buried on 11 Dec 1955 at Willis Cem, Graydon, Fayette Co, WV.1,4 |
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Marriage* | 2 Feb 1904 | She married William Columbia Willis at Longacre, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1904. Wm M. Willis, age 25, single, b. Ohio, res. Fayette Co, par. Edward & Almeda, miner; Mary F. Bragg, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. J.H. & S.M; md by J.C. Cavendish; informant J.W. Woods, uncle [of] girl.2 |
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Milton Sims
M, #17490, b. circa 1825
Mother | Sarah Sims |
Birth* | circa 1825 | Milton was born at VA circa 1825. 1850 census age 26; 1860 census age 36; 1870 census age 49; 1876 marriage age 50; 1880 census age 55.1,2 |
He was the son of Sarah Sims. | ||
Marriage* | 3 Mar 1847 | He married Salina L. Steele at Fayette Co, VA, on 3 Mar 1847. This may have been a second marriage for Salina. In the 1850 Fayette Co., VA census, there is a child Victoria Steele, age 9, enumerated with Milton and Salina. Either this was a natural child by Salina, or she may have been married previously to a Mr. Steele..2 |
Employment | Aug 1850 | Occupation: farmer in Aug 1850 at Fayette Co, VA.1 |
Census | 1 Aug 1850 | Milton Sims and Salina L. Steele appeared on the census as head of household at District 14, Fayette Co, VA, on 1 Aug 1850.1 |
Employment* | Aug 1860 | Occupation: farmer in Aug 1860 at Fayette Co, VA.1 |
Census* | 4 Aug 1860 | Milton Sims and Salina L. Steele appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Fayette Co, VA, on 4 Aug 1860.1 |
Employment | Aug 1870 | Occupation: farmer in Aug 1870 at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Census* | 28 Aug 1870 | Milton Sims and Salina L. Steele appeared on the census as head of household at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Aug 1870.1 |
Marriage | 4 Feb 1876 | He married Mary Salina Wood at Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Feb 1876. Milton, age 50, widowed, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. n/a; Mary S. Arbaugh, age 48, widowed, b. Fayette Co, WV, par. Elijah Wood & Rachel..2 |
Employment | Jun 1880 | Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Mtn Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 |
Census | 15 Jun 1880 | Milton Sims and Mary Salina Wood appeared on the census as head of household at Mtn Cove Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Jun 1880.3,1 |
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Marriage* | 3 Mar 1847 | He married Salina L. Steele at Fayette Co, VA, on 3 Mar 1847. This may have been a second marriage for Salina. In the 1850 Fayette Co., VA census, there is a child Victoria Steele, age 9, enumerated with Milton and Salina. Either this was a natural child by Salina, or she may have been married previously to a Mr. Steele..2 |
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Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S146] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1995),.
- [S215] William A. Marsh., 1880 Census of West Virginia, Vol. 4: Braxton, Clay, Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1982),.
Mariah Foster
F, #17491
Father | Peyton Foster |
Mother | Sarah Sims |
Birth* | Mariah was born. | |
She was the daughter of Peyton Foster and Sarah Sims. |
James Foster
M, #17492
Father | Peyton Foster |
Mother | Sarah Sims |
Birth* | James was born. | |
He was the son of Peyton Foster and Sarah Sims. |
Peyton Foster
M, #17493
Father | Peyton Foster |
Mother | Sarah Sims |
Birth* | Peyton was born. | |
He was the son of Peyton Foster and Sarah Sims. |
Charles Foster
M, #17494
Father | Peyton Foster |
Mother | Sarah Sims |
Birth* | Charles was born. | |
He was the son of Peyton Foster and Sarah Sims. |
Jeremiah Sims
M, #17495, b. circa 1809
Father | William Sims b. November 6, 1780, d. October 15, 1854 |
Mother | Elizabeth Windsor b. March 22, 1784, d. April 20, 1852 |
Birth* | circa 1809 | Jeremiah was born at VA circa 1809.1 |
He was the son of William Sims and Elizabeth Windsor. | ||
Census* | 1850 | Jeremiah Sims was listed as a resident in the census report at Nicholas Co, VA, in 1850. Jeremiah was enumerated with William and Elizabeth; assumed to be their son..1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Polly Backus
F, #17496, b. circa 1827
Father | John Backus b. circa 1802, d. November, 1874 |
Mother | Phebe Johnson b. April 21, 1803 |
Birth* | circa 1827 | Polly was born at VA circa 1827. |
She was the daughter of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 26 Aug 1850 | Polly Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 28 Jul 1860 | Polly Backus appeared on the census of 28 Jul 1860 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Dist of Nicholas, Nicholas Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Josiah Backus
M, #17497, b. circa 1829
Father | John Backus b. circa 1802, d. November, 1874 |
Mother | Phebe Johnson b. April 21, 1803 |
Birth* | circa 1829 | Josiah was born at VA circa 1829. |
He was the son of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 26 Aug 1850 | Josiah Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 28 Jul 1860 | Josiah Backus appeared on the census of 28 Jul 1860 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Dist of Nicholas, Nicholas Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Elizabeth Backus
F, #17498, b. circa 1830, d. 12 Sep 1901
Father | John Backus b. circa 1802, d. November, 1874 |
Mother | Phebe Johnson b. April 21, 1803 |
Birth* | circa 1830 | Elizabeth was born at Nicholas Co, VA, circa 1830.1 |
She was the daughter of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 26 Aug 1850 | Elizabeth Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.2 |
Marriage* | 19 Dec 1854 | She married William L. Rowsey at Nicholas Co, VA, on 19 Dec 1854. William L. Rowsey, age 24, single, b. Rockbridge Co, VA, par. Henry & Mahala Rowsey, common laborer; Betsey Backhouse, age 28, single, b. Nicholas Co, VA, par. John & Phebe Backus; md by James N. Lilly.1 |
Census* | 4 Aug 1860 | Elizabeth Backus and William L. Rowsey appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Fayette Co, VA, on 4 Aug 1860.2 |
Census* | 26 Aug 1870 | Elizabeth Backus appeared on the census as head of household at Falls of Kanawha Twp, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Aug 1870.2 |
Census | 14 Jun 1880 | She appeared on the census as head of household at Falls Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1880.2 |
(Witness) Census | 8 Jun 1900 | She appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1900 in the household of Fleming Sigmon and Elizabeth Rowsey at Elk Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.3 |
Death* | 12 Sep 1901 | Elizabeth died on 12 Sep 1901.1 |
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Marriage* | 19 Dec 1854 | She married William L. Rowsey at Nicholas Co, VA, on 19 Dec 1854. William L. Rowsey, age 24, single, b. Rockbridge Co, VA, par. Henry & Mahala Rowsey, common laborer; Betsey Backhouse, age 28, single, b. Nicholas Co, VA, par. John & Phebe Backus; md by James N. Lilly.1 |
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Citations
- [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War Veterans, ca. 1861 - ca. 1910, fold3.com.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
John Backus
M, #17499, b. circa 1831, d. 24 Nov 1923
Father | John Backus b. circa 1802, d. November, 1874 |
Mother | Phebe Johnson b. April 21, 1803 |
Birth | 12 Sep 1828 | John was born at VA on 12 Sep 1828. Based on age given at death.1 |
Birth* | circa 1831 | John was born at Nicholas Co, VA, circa 1831. 1850 census age 19; 1856 marriage age 25; 1880 census age 51.2,3 |
He was the son of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 26 Aug 1850 | John Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.2 |
Marriage* | 6 Nov 1856 | He married Mary Sprinkle at Nicholas Co, WV, on 6 Nov 1856. John Backhouse, age 25, b. Nicholas Co; Mary Sprinkle, age 17, b. Nicholas Co; md by Elias Kendall.3,2 |
Employment* | Jun 1880 | Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Jefferson Dist, Nicholas Co, WV.2 |
Census* | 14 Jun 1880 | John Backus and Mary Sprinkle appeared on the census as head of household at Jefferson Dist, Nicholas Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1880.2 |
Death* | 24 Nov 1923 | John died on 24 Nov 1923 at Vaughan, Nicholas Co, WV. Age at death given as 95y, 2m, 12d. Informant was Hannah Foster, Vaughan, WV.1 |
Burial* | 25 Nov 1923 | His body was interred on 25 Nov 1923 at Vaughan, Nicholas Co, WV.1 |
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Marriage* | 6 Nov 1856 | He married Mary Sprinkle at Nicholas Co, WV, on 6 Nov 1856. John Backhouse, age 25, b. Nicholas Co; Mary Sprinkle, age 17, b. Nicholas Co; md by Elias Kendall.3,2 |
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Jonathan Backus
M, #17500, b. circa 1834, d. Nov 1854
Father | John Backus b. circa 1802, d. November, 1874 |
Mother | Phebe Johnson b. April 21, 1803 |
Birth* | circa 1834 | Jonathan was born at Nicholas Co, VA, circa 1834.1,2 |
He was the son of John Backus and Phebe Johnson. | ||
(Witness) Census | 26 Aug 1850 | Jonathan Backus appeared on the census of 26 Aug 1850 in the household of John Backus and Phebe Johnson at Western Dist, Nicholas Co, VA.1 |
Death* | Nov 1854 | Jonathan died in Nov 1854 at Nicholas Co, VA. Jonathan Backhouse, d. Nicholas Co, cause unknown, age 23, par. John & Pheby, b. Nicholas Co, reported by father.2 |