George Franklin Arthur1,2

M, #25503, b. 27 May 1906, d. May 1964
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur2 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith2 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*27 May 1906 George was born at WV on 27 May 1906.3,1,2 
 He was the son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.2 
(Witness) Census28 Apr 1910 George Franklin Arthur appeared on the census of 28 Apr 1910 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 George Franklin Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Marriage*16 Sep 1926 George Franklin Arthur married Josie A. Richmond on 16 Sep 1926.1,2 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: timberman in Apr 1930 at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV. Timber cutter, lumber jobs.2 
Census*7 Apr 1930 George Franklin Arthur and Josie A. Richmond appeared on the census as head of household at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.2 
Death*May 1964 George Franklin Arthur died in May 1964..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Apr 1910Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur and James Ernest Arthur2
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur2
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVGeorge Franklin Arthur, Josie A. Richmond, George F. Arthur Jr and Glenna R. Arthur2

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Sep 1926 George Franklin Arthur married Josie A. Richmond on 16 Sep 1926.1,2 
Children
  • George F. Arthur Jr2
  • Glenna R. Arthur2

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

James Ernest Arthur1,2

M, #25504, b. 22 Aug 1907, d. 17 Oct 1997
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur1 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith1 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*22 Aug 1907 James Ernest Arthur was born on 22 Aug 1907 at WV.3,1 
 He was the son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.1 
(Witness) Census28 Apr 1910 James Ernest Arthur appeared on the census of 28 Apr 1910 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 James Ernest Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1929 He married Gladys Meadows circa 1929. Russell Blaine Arthur History has 3 July 1930, but this would have been after the birth of their son Robert E; date is probably 3 July 1929.1,3 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV. Lumber mill.1 
Census*30 Apr 1930 James Ernest Arthur and Gladys Meadows appeared on the census as head of household at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1930.1 
Death*17 Oct 1997 James Ernest Arthur died on 17 Oct 1997 at Rupert, Greenbrier Co, WV, at age 90..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Apr 1910Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur and James Ernest Arthur1
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur1
30 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVJames Ernest Arthur, Gladys Meadows and Robert E. Arthur1

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1929 He married Gladys Meadows circa 1929. Russell Blaine Arthur History has 3 July 1930, but this would have been after the birth of their son Robert E; date is probably 3 July 1929.1,3 
Child
  • Robert E. Arthur1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.

Russell Blaine Arthur1,2

M, #25505, b. 7 Aug 1910, d. 18 Jun 1997
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur2 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith2 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*7 Aug 1910 Russell Blaine Arthur was born on 7 Aug 1910 at WV.3,1,2 
 He was the son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.2 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Russell Blaine Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Russell Blaine Arthur appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Marriage*24 Apr 1937 Russell Blaine Arthur married Margaret Marie Bragg, daughter of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson, on 24 Apr 1937.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: farmer in May 1940 at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census18 May 1940 Russell Blaine Arthur appeared on the census of 18 May 1940 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Death*18 Jun 1997 Russell Blaine Arthur died on 18 Jun 1997 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 86..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur2
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur, Beatrice Nannie Arthur, Nerma G. Arthur and Jocie Helen Arthur2
18 May 1940Pear, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg, James L. Bragg, Russell Blaine Arthur, Margaret Marie Bragg, Shirley Arthur and Geraldine Arthur2

Partners and Children

Marriage*24 Apr 1937 Russell Blaine Arthur married Margaret Marie Bragg, daughter of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson, on 24 Apr 1937.1 
Children
  • Shirley Arthur2
  • Geraldine Arthur2
  • Loretta 'Sue' Arthur4

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Kenneth Eugene Bragg, Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, online at http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1012573, accessed December 2013.

Edith V. Arthur1,2

F, #25506, b. 6 Feb 1912, d. 7 Jan 2004
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur2 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith2 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*6 Feb 1912 Edith V. Arthur was born on 6 Feb 1912 at WV.1,3,2 
 She was the daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.2 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Edith V. Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Marriage*4 Jun 1936 Edith V. Arthur married Herman Garten on 4 Jun 1936.3 
Death*7 Jan 2004 Edith died on 7 Jan 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 91. BECKLEY - Edith V. Garten, 91, of Beckley died Jan. 7, 2004. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.1,4 
Burial*11 Jan 2004 Her body was interred on 11 Jan 2004 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at Sunset Memorial Park.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur2

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Edith V. Garten, Charleston (WV) Gazette), 10 Jan 2004.

Henry D. Arthur1

M, #25507, b. 23 Jul 1913, d. 26 Mar 1989
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur1 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith1 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*23 Jul 1913 Henry was born at WV on 23 Jul 1913. 1920 census age 7; 1930 census age 16; Russell Arthur History has 4 March 1922, but appears to be switched with Nerma G.2,1,3 
 He was the son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.1 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Henry D. Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Henry D. Arthur appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Henry D. Arthur married Martha Fox.3 
Death*26 Mar 1989 Henry D. Arthur died on 26 Mar 1989 at Baltimore, MD, at age 75..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur1
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur, Beatrice Nannie Arthur, Nerma G. Arthur and Jocie Helen Arthur1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.

Eva Vadie Arthur1,2

F, #25508, b. 16 Apr 1915, d. 17 Jan 1989
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur2 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith2 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*16 Apr 1915 Eva Vadie Arthur was born on 16 Apr 1915 at WV.3,1,2 
 She was the daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.2 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Eva Vadie Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Eva Vadie Arthur appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Marriage*20 Jul 1935 Eva Vadie Arthur married George Fox on 20 Jul 1935.1 
Death*17 Jan 1989 Eva Vadie Arthur died on 17 Jan 1989 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 73..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur2
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur, Beatrice Nannie Arthur, Nerma G. Arthur and Jocie Helen Arthur2

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Beatrice Nannie Arthur1,2

F, #25509, b. 25 Jan 1919, d. 28 Jan 2007
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur1 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith1 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*25 Jan 1919 Beatrice was born at WV on 25 Jan 1919. 1920 census age 11/12.3,2,1 
 She was the daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.1 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Beatrice Nannie Arthur appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith at Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Beatrice Nannie Arthur appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*20 Jan 1937 Beatrice Nannie Arthur married Clyde Wriston on 20 Jan 1937.2 
Death*28 Jan 2007 Beatrice died on 28 Jan 2007 at Sumiton, Walker Co, AL, at age 88. Beatrice Arthur Wriston. Beatrice Arthur Wriston, 88, of Sumiton, Ala., formerly of Oak Hill, died Jan. 28, 2007.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at melton@wvdsl.net.

Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.3,4 
Burial*2 Feb 2007 She was buried on 2 Feb 2007 at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Bennett Pct, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Bessie E. Smith, George Franklin Arthur, James Ernest Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Edith V. Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur and Beatrice Nannie Arthur1
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur, Beatrice Nannie Arthur, Nerma G. Arthur and Jocie Helen Arthur1

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Jan 1937 Beatrice Nannie Arthur married Clyde Wriston on 20 Jan 1937.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Beatrice Arthur Wriston, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, 1 Feb 2007, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed May 2008.

Nerma G. Arthur1

F, #25510, b. 4 Mar 1922, d. 7 Sep 1993
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur1 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith1 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*4 Mar 1922 Nerma was born at WV on 4 Mar 1922. 1930 census age 8; date switched with Henry in Russell Arthur History.2,3,1 
 She was the daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Nerma G. Arthur appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Nerma G. Arthur married Henry McDaniel.3 
Death*7 Sep 1993 Nerma G. Arthur died on 7 Sep 1993 at age 71..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur, Beatrice Nannie Arthur, Nerma G. Arthur and Jocie Helen Arthur1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.

Jocie Helen Arthur1,2,3

F, #25511, b. 13 Apr 1924, d. 16 Mar 2004
FatherOliver James Blaine Arthur3 b. June 22, 1882, d. April 3, 1968
MotherBessie E. Smith3 b. November 20, 1884, d. December 9, 1955
Birth*13 Apr 1924 Jocie was born at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, on 13 Apr 1924.2,1,4,3 
 She was the daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith.3 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Jocie Helen Arthur appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Oliver James Blaine Arthur at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.3 
Marriage*23 Jan 1943 Jocie Helen Arthur married Samuel Meadows on 23 Jan 1943.1 
Marriage*20 Apr 1946 She married Benton Surratt at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1946.
Benton Surratt, age 27, b. 30 Oct 1918, Montcoal, WV, res. Beckley, par. Joel & Hester Surratt; Helen Meadows, age 22, b. 13 Apr 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, par. Oliver & Bessie Arthur; md by Charles E. Walker at Beckley.4,1 
Marriage*6 Aug 1955 She married Charles William Bragg at MacArthur, Raleigh Co, WV, on 6 Aug 1955.
Charles W. Bragg, age 26, b. 7 September 1928, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, WV, par. Samuel A. Bragg & Bertie L. Meadows; Helen Surratt, age 31, b. 13 April 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, par. O.B. & Bessie Arthur; md by G.R. Hubbard at MacArthur.4,1 
Death*16 Mar 2004 Jocie Helen Arthur died on 16 Mar 2004 at Leivasy, Nicholas Co, WV, at age 79..5,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVOliver James Blaine Arthur, Russell Blaine Arthur, Henry D. Arthur, Eva Vadie Arthur, Beatrice Nannie Arthur, Nerma G. Arthur and Jocie Helen Arthur3

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 Jan 1943 She married Samuel Meadows on 23 Jan 1943.1 

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Apr 1946 She married Benton Surratt at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1946.
Benton Surratt, age 27, b. 30 Oct 1918, Montcoal, WV, res. Beckley, par. Joel & Hester Surratt; Helen Meadows, age 22, b. 13 Apr 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, par. Oliver & Bessie Arthur; md by Charles E. Walker at Beckley.4,1 

Partners and Children

Marriage*6 Aug 1955 She married Charles William Bragg at MacArthur, Raleigh Co, WV, on 6 Aug 1955.
Charles W. Bragg, age 26, b. 7 September 1928, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, WV, par. Samuel A. Bragg & Bertie L. Meadows; Helen Surratt, age 31, b. 13 April 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, par. O.B. & Bessie Arthur; md by G.R. Hubbard at MacArthur.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Jocie Helen Bragg, Charleston (WV) Gazette, 19 March 2005.

Josie A. Richmond1,2

F, #25512, b. circa 1911
Birth*circa 1911 Josie A. Richmond was born circa 1911 at WV.2 
Marriage*16 Sep 1926 She married George Franklin Arthur, son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith, on 16 Sep 1926.1,2 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Josie A. Richmond and George Franklin Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVGeorge Franklin Arthur, Josie A. Richmond, George F. Arthur Jr and Glenna R. Arthur2

Partners and Children

Children
  • George F. Arthur Jr2
  • Glenna R. Arthur2

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Gladys Meadows1,2

F, #25515, b. circa 1912
Birth*circa 1912 Gladys Meadows was born circa 1912 at WV.2 
Marriage*circa 1929 She married James Ernest Arthur circa 1929. Russell Blaine Arthur History has 3 July 1930, but this would have been after the birth of their son Robert E; date is probably 3 July 1929.2,1 
Census*30 Apr 1930 Gladys Meadows and James Ernest Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1930.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVJames Ernest Arthur, Gladys Meadows and Robert E. Arthur2

Partners and Children

Child
  • Robert E. Arthur2

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Margaret Marie Bragg1

F, #25517, b. 3 Apr 1919, d. 10 Sep 2000
FatherSamuel Adam Bragg b. November 16, 1888, d. June 21, 1952
MotherBertie Lula Goodson b. January 4, 1902, d. May 2, 2001
Birth*3 Apr 1919 Margaret Marie Bragg was born on 3 Apr 1919 at WV.2,1,3 
 She was the daughter of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Margaret Marie Bragg appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam M. Bragg at Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Margaret Marie Bragg appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson at New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.3 
Marriage*24 Apr 1937 Margaret Marie Bragg married Russell Blaine Arthur, son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith, on 24 Apr 1937.1 
(Witness) Census18 May 1940 Margaret Marie Bragg appeared on the census of 18 May 1940 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.3 
Residence*19 Sep 1975 Margaret Marie Bragg resided at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1975.4 
Death*10 Sep 2000 She died on 10 Sep 2000 at Daniels, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 81..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 Jan 1920Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WVAdam M. Bragg, Samuel Adam Bragg, William Lonnie Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson and Margaret Marie Bragg3
8 Apr 1930New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson, Margaret Marie Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg and Adam M. Bragg3
18 May 1940Pear, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg, James L. Bragg, Russell Blaine Arthur, Margaret Marie Bragg, Shirley Arthur and Geraldine Arthur3

Partners and Children

Marriage*24 Apr 1937 Margaret Marie Bragg married Russell Blaine Arthur, son of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith, on 24 Apr 1937.1 
Children
  • Shirley Arthur3
  • Geraldine Arthur3
  • Loretta 'Sue' Arthur5

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Adam Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 September 1975.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Kenneth Eugene Bragg, Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, online at http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1012573, accessed December 2013.

George Fox1

M, #25521, b. 23 Nov 1915
Birth*23 Nov 1915 George Fox was born on 23 Nov 1915.1 
Marriage*20 Jul 1935 He married Eva Vadie Arthur, daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith, on 20 Jul 1935.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.

Samuel Meadows1

M, #25523
Marriage*23 Jan 1943 Samuel Meadows married Jocie Helen Arthur, daughter of Oliver James Blaine Arthur and Bessie E. Smith, on 23 Jan 1943.1 
Death* Samuel Meadows died at WWII, Italy..1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.

Benton Surratt1

M, #25524, b. 30 Oct 1918
Birth*30 Oct 1918 Benton was born at Montcoal, Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Oct 1918.2 
Marriage*20 Apr 1946 He married Jocie Helen Arthur at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1946.
Benton Surratt, age 27, b. 30 Oct 1918, Montcoal, WV, res. Beckley, par. Joel & Hester Surratt; Helen Meadows, age 22, b. 13 Apr 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Shady Spring, par. Oliver & Bessie Arthur; md by Charles E. Walker at Beckley.2,1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S138] Vota Elaine Crawford Smith, Family History of Russell Blaine Arthur, by author, ca. 1988,.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.

Bertie Lula Goodson1

F, #25526, b. 4 Jan 1902, d. 2 May 2001
FatherWilliam Chapman Goodson b. May 6, 1873, d. May 22, 1940
MotherEmma Lula Bragg b. September 15, 1881, d. July 15, 1973
Birth*4 Jan 1902 Bertie Lula Goodson was born on 4 Jan 1902 at Raleigh Co, WV.2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of William Chapman Goodson and Emma Lula Bragg
(Witness) Census28 Apr 1910 Bertie Lula Goodson appeared on the census of 28 Apr 1910 in the household of William Chapman Goodson and Emma Lula Bragg at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.4 
Marriage*26 Sep 1917 She married Samuel Adam Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 26 Sep 1917. Samuel A. Bragg, age 28, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Summers Co; Bertie L. Goodson, age 16, b. Raleigh Co, res. Summers Co; md by W. W. Richmond.3,4,5 
(Witness) Census14 Jan 1920 Bertie Lula Goodson appeared on the census of 14 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam M. Bragg at Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.4 
Census*8 Apr 1930 Bertie Lula Goodson and Samuel Adam Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1930.4 
Divorce* Bertie was divorced from Samuel Adam Bragg.6 
Marriage*27 Apr 1942 She married James Albert Meadows at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.
James Albert Meadows, age 59, b. 20 May 1882, Raleigh Co, res. Crab Orchard, par. Preston & Jemima Meadows; Bertie Lula Bragg, age 40, b. 4 January 1902, Raleigh Co, res. Crab Orchard, par. W.C. & Emma Goodson; md by J.L. Lineweaver at Beckley.1 
Residence2 Jul 1973 Bertie Lula Goodson resided at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, on 2 Jul 1973.7 
Residence*15 Jul 1973 She resided at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1973.8 
Residence19 Sep 1975 She resided at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1975.9 
Death*2 May 2001 She died on 2 May 2001 at Daniels, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 99..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
28 Apr 1910Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVWilliam Chapman Goodson, Emma Lula Bragg, Lottie Minta Goodson, Bertie Lula Goodson, Verna Goodson and Willie T. Goodson4
14 Jan 1920Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WVAdam M. Bragg, Samuel Adam Bragg, William Lonnie Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson and Margaret Marie Bragg4
8 Apr 1930New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson, Margaret Marie Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg and Adam M. Bragg4

Partners and Children

Marriage*26 Sep 1917 She married Samuel Adam Bragg at Summers Co, WV, on 26 Sep 1917. Samuel A. Bragg, age 28, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Summers Co; Bertie L. Goodson, age 16, b. Raleigh Co, res. Summers Co; md by W. W. Richmond.3,4,5 
Divorce* Bertie was divorced from Samuel Adam Bragg.6 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Apr 1942 She married James Albert Meadows at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.
James Albert Meadows, age 59, b. 20 May 1882, Raleigh Co, res. Crab Orchard, par. Preston & Jemima Meadows; Bertie Lula Bragg, age 40, b. 4 January 1902, Raleigh Co, res. Crab Orchard, par. W.C. & Emma Goodson; md by J.L. Lineweaver at Beckley.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Monday, 22 Oct 2007, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of Samuel Adam Bragg.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Okey M. Goodson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 4 July 1973.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Emma Bragg Goodson, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 19 Jul 1973.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Adam Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 September 1975.

James Albert Meadows1

M, #25527, b. 20 May 1882
Birth*20 May 1882 James was born at Raleigh Co, WV, on 20 May 1882.1 
Marriage*27 Apr 1942 He married Bertie Lula Goodson at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.
James Albert Meadows, age 59, b. 20 May 1882, Raleigh Co, res. Crab Orchard, par. Preston & Jemima Meadows; Bertie Lula Bragg, age 40, b. 4 January 1902, Raleigh Co, res. Crab Orchard, par. W.C. & Emma Goodson; md by J.L. Lineweaver at Beckley.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.

Samuel Edward Bragg1

M, #25528, b. 12 Jan 1922, d. 19 Oct 2007
FatherSamuel Adam Bragg1 b. November 16, 1888, d. June 21, 1952
MotherBertie Lula Goodson1 b. January 4, 1902, d. May 2, 2001
Birth*12 Jan 1922 Samuel Edward Bragg was born on 12 Jan 1922 at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson.1 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Samuel Edward Bragg appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson at New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census18 May 1940 Samuel Edward Bragg appeared on the census of 18 May 1940 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Marriage*23 May 1947 He married Lona Mae Plumley at Raleigh Co, WV, on 23 May 1947.
Samuel Edward Bragg, age 25, b. 12 January 1922, Pear, WV, res. Abraham, WV, par. S.A. Bragg & Bertie Meadows; Lona Mae Plumley, age 18, b. 21 July 1928, Pluto, WV, res. Abraham, WV, par. Elbert & Edna Plumley; md by H.G. Vipperman.3 
(informant) Death21 Jun 1952 Samuel was informant for the death of Samuel Adam Bragg at Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 21 Jun 1952.4 
Residence*19 Sep 1975 Samuel Edward Bragg resided at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1975.5 
Death*19 Oct 2007 Samuel died on 19 Oct 2007 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 85.
Samuel Edward Bragg, 85, of 619 Bragg Road, Shady Spring, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, following a long illness.

Born Jan. 12, 1922, in Pear, W.Va., he was the son of the late Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie L. Goodson Meadows.

He was a disabled coal miner and a veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the Abraham Community Baptist Church.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Beecher, and Leonard “Juney” Bragg; two sisters, Marie Arthur and an infant sister; a great-granddaughter, Dannie Lynn Plumley; and a great-great-granddaughter, Heaven Mae Plumley.

Surviv-ors include his loving wife, Lona Mae Plumley Bragg of Shady Spring; four sons, Edward Loren Bragg and wife Juanita of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Terry Lee Bragg and wife Tina of Paint Street, Beckley, Woodrow Don Bragg and wife Tammy of Plumley Mountain, Abraham, and Russell Wayne Bragg at home; 12 daughters, Brinda L. Bennett of Bob Plumley Road, Abraham, Joann Plumley and husband Ernie of Plumley Mountain, Linda Marie Surratt and husband Gary of Daniels, Rosie L. Miller and husband Ben of Sand Branch Road, Lillian K. Dunbar and husband Lloyd of Maple Fork Road, Lilly Justice and husband Kenny of Jamestown, Tenn., Emma Hinkle and husband Fred of Knoxville, Tenn., Rebecca S. Bragg and husband Billy of Rochester, N.Y., Connie J. Bragg and husband Danny of Bragg, Juanita Bragg and husband Wayne of Bragg, Janet Johnson of Maple Fork Road, and Diana Newman and husband Mike of Crab Orchard; two brothers, Charles Bragg of Quinwood and Jimmy Bragg of Bragg; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends and neighbors.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at the Abraham Community Baptist Church at Bragg, with Rev. Charles Daniels Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Goodson Cemetery #1 in Bragg.

Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. at the church.

Pallbearers will be William Bragg, Matthew Bragg, Jessie Bragg, Woodrow Don Bragg, Dennis Plumley, Robert D. Plumley, Lloyd Dunbar, and Kenny Justice.

Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring.1 
Burial*23 Oct 2007 His body was interred on 23 Oct 2007 at Bragg, Raleigh Co, WV, at Goodson Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 1930New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson, Margaret Marie Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg and Adam M. Bragg2
18 May 1940Pear, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg, James L. Bragg, Russell Blaine Arthur, Margaret Marie Bragg, Shirley Arthur and Geraldine Arthur2

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 May 1947 He married Lona Mae Plumley at Raleigh Co, WV, on 23 May 1947.
Samuel Edward Bragg, age 25, b. 12 January 1922, Pear, WV, res. Abraham, WV, par. S.A. Bragg & Bertie Meadows; Lona Mae Plumley, age 18, b. 21 July 1928, Pluto, WV, res. Abraham, WV, par. Elbert & Edna Plumley; md by H.G. Vipperman.3 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, Monday, 22 Oct 2007, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Adam Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 September 1975.

Beecher Loren Bragg1,2

M, #25530, b. 4 Jan 1924, d. 17 May 2004
FatherSamuel Adam Bragg2 b. November 16, 1888, d. June 21, 1952
MotherBertie Lula Goodson2 b. January 4, 1902, d. May 2, 2001
Birth*4 Jan 1924 Beecher was born at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 Jan 1924.3,4,2 
 He was the son of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson.2 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Beecher Loren Bragg appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson at New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census18 May 1940 Beecher Loren Bragg appeared on the census of 18 May 1940 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Marriage*4 Jun 1953 He married Nina Mae Webb at Glen White, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1953.
Beecher Loren Bragg, age 29, b. 5 January 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Abraham, par. S.A. Bragg & Bertie L. Meadows (father dec'd); Nina Mae Webb, age 22, b. 31 August 1930, Lester, WV, res. Glen Morgan, par. Ross & Elizabeth Webb; md by Dowel Stover at Glen White.4 
Residence*19 Sep 1975 Beecher Loren Bragg resided at MacArthur, Raleigh Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1975.5 
Death*17 May 2004 Beecher died on 17 May 2004 at Fitzpatrick, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 80.
Beecher Loren Bragg
FITZPATRICK - Beecher Loren Bragg, 80, of Fitzpatrick died May 17, 2004. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at 466 Fitzpatrick Road, MacArthur. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.1,3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 1930New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson, Margaret Marie Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg and Adam M. Bragg2
18 May 1940Pear, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg, James L. Bragg, Russell Blaine Arthur, Margaret Marie Bragg, Shirley Arthur and Geraldine Arthur2

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Jun 1953 He married Nina Mae Webb at Glen White, Raleigh Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1953.
Beecher Loren Bragg, age 29, b. 5 January 1924, Abraham, WV, res. Abraham, par. S.A. Bragg & Bertie L. Meadows (father dec'd); Nina Mae Webb, age 22, b. 31 August 1930, Lester, WV, res. Glen Morgan, par. Ross & Elizabeth Webb; md by Dowel Stover at Glen White.4 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Beecher Loren Bragg, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 19 May 2004.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Adam Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 September 1975.

Leonard Adam Bragg1,2

M, #25531, b. 8 Jul 1926, d. 19 Sep 1975
FatherSamuel Adam Bragg3 b. November 16, 1888, d. June 21, 1952
MotherBertie Lula Goodson3 b. January 4, 1902, d. May 2, 2001
Birth*8 Jul 1926 Leonard was born at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, on 8 Jul 1926.2,1 
 He was the son of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1930 Leonard Adam Bragg appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson at New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census18 May 1940 Leonard Adam Bragg appeared on the census of 18 May 1940 in the household of Samuel Adam Bragg at Pear, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*30 Sep 1947 He married Pansy Marie Adkins at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Sep 1947.
Leonard Adam Bragg, age 21, b. 8 July 1926, Abraham, WV, res. Abraham, par. S.A. & Birdie Bragg; Pansy Marie Adkins, age 17, b. 31 August 1930, Pluto, WV, res. Abraham, par. Andy Adkins & Zethel Adkins Bennett; md by J.P. Meadows at Beckley.4 
Death*19 Sep 1975 Leonard died on 19 Sep 1975 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 49.
Leonard Adam Bragg, 49, Shady Spring, was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Born at Abraham, July 8, 1926, he was a son of Mrs. Bertie Goodson Bragg Meadows, Abraham, and the late Samuel Adam Bragg.

He was employed as a mechanic for the City Cab Co. of Beckley.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Mrs. David (Faye) Ragland, Blue Jay, Mrs. Tommie (Gaye) Estep, Flint, Mich, and Mrs. Charles (Janice) Ligl, Columbus, Ohio; five brothers, Charlie and Edward both of Shady Spring, Beecher, MacArthur, and Paul and James, both of Cleveland, Ohio: a sister, Mrs. Marie Arthur, Shady Spring, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Erness Barley at 11 a.m., Monday, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. Burial will follow in the Goodson Cemetery at Abraham..2,5 
Burial*22 Sep 1975 His body was interred on 22 Sep 1975 at Bragg, Raleigh Co, WV, at Goodson Cem.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 1930New-Pear Rd, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Bertie Lula Goodson, Margaret Marie Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg and Adam M. Bragg1
18 May 1940Pear, Raleigh Co, WVSamuel Adam Bragg, Samuel Edward Bragg, Beecher Loren Bragg, Leonard Adam Bragg, Charles William Bragg, James L. Bragg, Russell Blaine Arthur, Margaret Marie Bragg, Shirley Arthur and Geraldine Arthur1

Partners and Children

Marriage*30 Sep 1947 He married Pansy Marie Adkins at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Sep 1947.
Leonard Adam Bragg, age 21, b. 8 July 1926, Abraham, WV, res. Abraham, par. S.A. & Birdie Bragg; Pansy Marie Adkins, age 17, b. 31 August 1930, Pluto, WV, res. Abraham, par. Andy Adkins & Zethel Adkins Bennett; md by J.P. Meadows at Beckley.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Leonard A. Bragg, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64600568/…, accessed November 2018.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Adam Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 September 1975.

Stella M. Withrow1

F, #25532, b. circa 1910
FatherWilliam Scott Withrow1 b. March 8, 1875, d. November 27, 1947
MotherMary E. Simmons1 b. December 27, 1878, d. November 29, 1957
Birth*circa 1910 Stella M. Withrow was born circa 1910 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of William Scott Withrow and Mary E. Simmons.1 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Stella M. Withrow appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of William Scott Withrow and Mary E. Simmons at Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Jan 1920 Stella M. Withrow appeared on the census of 9 Jan 1920 in the household of William Scott Withrow and Mary E. Simmons at Pfeiffer Pct, Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Apr 1910Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Scott Withrow, Mary E. Simmons, Eva E. Withrow, Tinnie Hazel Withrow, Sarah Erma Withrow, Virginia M. Withrow and Stella M. Withrow1
9 Jan 1920Pfeiffer Pct, Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WVMary E. Simmons, William Scott Withrow, Tinnie Hazel Withrow, Sarah Erma Withrow, Virginia M. Withrow, Stella M. Withrow and Lydia E. Withrow1

Citations

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

Lydia E. Withrow1

F, #25533, b. circa 1912
FatherWilliam Scott Withrow1 b. March 8, 1875, d. November 27, 1947
MotherMary E. Simmons1 b. December 27, 1878, d. November 29, 1957
Birth*circa 1912 Lydia E. Withrow was born circa 1912 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of William Scott Withrow and Mary E. Simmons.1 
(Witness) Census9 Jan 1920 Lydia E. Withrow appeared on the census of 9 Jan 1920 in the household of William Scott Withrow and Mary E. Simmons at Pfeiffer Pct, Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census24 Apr 1930 Lydia E. Withrow appeared on the census of 24 Apr 1930 in the household of William Scott Withrow and Mary E. Simmons at Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 Jan 1920Pfeiffer Pct, Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WVMary E. Simmons, William Scott Withrow, Tinnie Hazel Withrow, Sarah Erma Withrow, Virginia M. Withrow, Stella M. Withrow and Lydia E. Withrow1
24 Apr 1930Charleston Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Scott Withrow, Mary E. Simmons, Tinnie Hazel Withrow and Lydia E. Withrow1

Citations

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

Paul Everett Bragg1,2

M, #25534, b. 8 Oct 1930, d. 18 Oct 1994
FatherSamuel Adam Bragg3 b. November 16, 1888, d. June 21, 1952
MotherBertie Lula Goodson3 b. January 4, 1902, d. May 2, 2001
Birth*8 Oct 1930 Paul was born at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, on 8 Oct 1930.1,2 
 He was the son of Samuel Adam Bragg and Bertie Lula Goodson.3 
Residence*19 Sep 1975 Paul Everett Bragg resided at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH, on 19 Sep 1975.4 
Death*18 Oct 1994 Paul died on 18 Oct 1994 at Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co, OH, at age 64.5,2 
Burial* His body was interred at Bragg, Raleigh Co, WV, at Goodson Cem.2 

Citations

  1. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Paul E. Bragg, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64600373/paul-e.-bragg, accessed November 2018.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Leonard Adam Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 September 1975.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Sarah Florence Shumaker1,2

F, #25536, b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 27 Nov 1959
Birth*20 Jan 1870 Sarah was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Jan 1870.3,4 
Marriage*18 Sep 1890 She married Jacob Henry Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Sep 1890.1,5 
Census3 Jul 1900 Sarah Florence Shumaker and Jacob Henry Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 Jul 1900.1 
Num Child*19 Apr 1910 Sarah Florence Shumaker and Jacob Henry Bess had 8 children, with 7 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census*19 Apr 1910 Sarah Florence Shumaker and Jacob Henry Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1910.1 
Census29 Jan 1920 Sarah Florence Shumaker and Jacob Henry Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV, on 29 Jan 1920.1 
Census30 Apr 1930 Sarah Florence Shumaker and Jacob Henry Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Hix Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1930.1 
(Witness) Census8 May 1940 Sarah Florence Shumaker appeared on the census of 8 May 1940 in the household of Jacob Huston Bess and Mary E. Carter at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV.1 
Death*27 Nov 1959 Sarah died on 27 Nov 1959 at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, at age 89.3 
Burial*30 Nov 1959 Her body was interred on 30 Nov 1959 at Sarton, Monroe Co, WV, at Mt Hermon Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess and Zena Lewis Bess1
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess1
29 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Zenas Paul Bess, Charles M. Bess, Mabel Agnes Bess and Jacob Huston Bess1
30 Apr 1930Hix Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Jacob Huston Bess and Harold Matthew Bess1
8 May 1940Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVJacob Huston Bess, Mary E. Carter, Kenneth Bess, Janice Bess, Betty Bess, Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker1

Partners and Children

Marriage*18 Sep 1890 She married Jacob Henry Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Sep 1890.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Jacob Henry Bess.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

William Henry Bess1,2

M, #25537, b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 1 Jun 1955
FatherJacob Henry Bess1 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker1 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*10 Oct 1891 William Henry Bess was born on 10 Oct 1891 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.2,3,4 
 He was the son of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jul 1900 William Henry Bess appeared on the census of 3 Jul 1900 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1910 at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, VA. Motorman.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 William Henry Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*14 Nov 1913 He married Easle Meador at Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Nov 1913. W. H. Bess, age 22, single, b. VA; Easle Meador, age 17, single, b. Fayette Co, WV.5 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: C&O railroad in Jun 1917 at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV. Boiler maker helper.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 William Henry Bess registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Cabell Co, WV.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He lived on 5 Jun 1917 at 2539 8th Ave, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV.2 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Fireco, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 He appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of James Edward Thomas and Mary Jane Bess at Fireco, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*circa 1924 He married Alma M. (?) circa 1924.1,6 
EmploymentApr 1930 William's occupation: Iron worker, factory at St Louis, St Louis Co, MO, in Apr 1930.1 
Census5 Apr 1930 He and Alma M. (?) appeared on the census as head of household at St Louis, St Louis Co, MO, on 5 Apr 1930.1 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 William Henry Bess and Alma M. (?) resided at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.1 
Residence11 Oct 1937 William Henry Bess resided at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1937.7 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: pipe fitter in Apr 1940 at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV. Weirton Steel.1 
Census*8 Apr 1940 He and Alma M. (?) appeared on the census as head of household at Weirton Heights, Hancock Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1940.1 
EmploymentApr 1942 William's occupation: Weirton Steel Co at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, in Apr 1942.8 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Hancock Co, WV.8 
Residence27 Apr 1942 William Henry Bess and Alma M. (?) resided at 533 Summit Rd, Weirton Heights, Hancock Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.8 
ResidenceJun 1955 William Henry Bess resided at 130 School St, Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, in Jun 1955.4 
Death*1 Jun 1955 William died on 1 Jun 1955 at Mercy Hosp, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, PA, at age 63.4 
Burial*5 Jun 1955 His body was interred on 5 Jun 1955 at Weirton, Hancock Co, WV, at Chapel Hill Mem Garden.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess and Zena Lewis Bess1
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess1
16 Jan 1920Fireco, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas, Margaret Louise Thomas and William Henry Bess1
5 Apr 1930St Louis, St Louis Co, MOWilliam Henry Bess, Alma M. (?) and William Henry Bess Jr1
8 Apr 1940Weirton Heights, Hancock Co, WVWilliam Henry Bess, Alma M. (?), William Henry Bess Jr and John David 'Jack' Bess1

Partners and Children

Marriage*14 Nov 1913 He married Easle Meador at Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Nov 1913. W. H. Bess, age 22, single, b. VA; Easle Meador, age 17, single, b. Fayette Co, WV.5 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*circa 1924 He married Alma M. (?) circa 1924.1,6 
Children
  • William Henry Bess Jr1
  • John David 'Jack' Bess1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2837] PA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  5. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com), William Henry Bess.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  8. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Bertell Bess Gentry Vetitoe, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, online at www.register-herald.com/obituaries/local_story_120230735.html, accessed May 2008.

Mary Jane Bess1

F, #25538, b. 25 Dec 1893, d. 11 Oct 1937
FatherJacob Henry Bess2 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker2 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*25 Dec 1893 Mary was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Dec 1893.3,1,4,5 
 She was the daughter of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.2 
(Witness) Census3 Jul 1900 Mary Jane Bess appeared on the census of 3 Jul 1900 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Mary Jane Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*28 Aug 1910 She married James Edward Thomas at Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Aug 1910. Edward Thomas, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Thayer, par. James & Minerva, miner; Mary Bess, age 16, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Thayer, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by W.P. Clark.4,6 
Census*16 Jan 1920 Mary Jane Bess and James Edward Thomas appeared on the census as head of household at Fireco, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1920.2 
Census10 Apr 1930 Mary Jane Bess and James Edward Thomas appeared on the census as head of household at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Zenas Bess, nephew, age 3 3/12, b. WV, father b. VA, mother b. WV.2 
Residence*Oct 1937 Mary Jane Bess resided at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV, in Oct 1937.3 
Death*11 Oct 1937 Mary died on 11 Oct 1937 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 43.3 
Burial*13 Oct 1937 Her body was interred on 13 Oct 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at Sunset Memorial Park.3,5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess and Zena Lewis Bess2
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess2
16 Jan 1920Fireco, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas, Margaret Louise Thomas and William Henry Bess2
10 Apr 1930Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas and Margaret Louise Thomas2

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Aug 1910 She married James Edward Thomas at Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Aug 1910. Edward Thomas, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Thayer, par. James & Minerva, miner; Mary Bess, age 16, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Thayer, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by W.P. Clark.4,6 
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. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  6. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.

Ada Blanche Bess1,2

F, #25539, b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
FatherJacob Henry Bess3 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker3 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*4 Apr 1896 Ada was born at Dolly Ann, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Apr 1896.4,1,2 
 She was the daughter of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.3 
(Witness) Census3 Jul 1900 Ada Blanche Bess appeared on the census of 3 Jul 1900 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Ada Blanche Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*10 Oct 1912 She married Allen Patterson Persinger at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Oct 1912. Allen P. Persinger, age 20, single, b. Craig Co, VA, res. Pond Gap, par. Isaiah & Ellen, miner; Blanche Bess, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Thayer, par. J.H. & S.F; md by T.N. Ryder at Thayer.2 
Census*10 Jan 1920 Ada Blanche Bess and Allen Patterson Persinger appeared on the census as head of household at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.3 
Census14 May 1930 Ada Blanche Bess and Allen Patterson Persinger appeared on the census as head of household at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 May 1930.3 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 Ada Blanche Bess resided at Hix, Summers Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1937.5 
Census26 Apr 1940 She and Allen Patterson Persinger appeared on the census as head of household at Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1940.3 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess resided at Kathryn, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.6 
Residence14 Nov 1963 She resided at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Nov 1963.7 
Death*30 Jun 1966 Ada died on 30 Jun 1966 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 70.4 
Burial*4 Jul 1966 Her body was interred on 4 Jul 1966 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, at Patton Cemetery.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess and Zena Lewis Bess3
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess3
10 Jan 1920Layland, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger and David Nathaniel Persinger3
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger, Allen Patterson Persinger Jr and Eunice Persinger3
26 Apr 1940Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WVAda Blanche Bess, Allen Patterson Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr3

Partners and Children

Marriage*10 Oct 1912 She married Allen Patterson Persinger at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Oct 1912. Allen P. Persinger, age 20, single, b. Craig Co, VA, res. Pond Gap, par. Isaiah & Ellen, miner; Blanche Bess, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Thayer, par. J.H. & S.F; md by T.N. Ryder at Thayer.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.

Zenas Paul Bess1,2

M, #25540, b. 2 Apr 1900, d. 14 Nov 1963
FatherJacob Henry Bess1 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker1 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*2 Apr 1900 Zenas was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 Apr 1900.1,2,3 
 He was the son of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Zenas Paul Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Zenas Paul Bess appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*3 Sep 1923 He married Maggie Sue Earls at Mabscott, Raleigh Co, WV, on 3 Sep 1923. Zenas Paul Bess, age 23, b. Covington, VA, res. Fireco; Maggie Sue Earls, age 21, b. Giles Co, VA, res. Fireco; md by E.C. Cutlip at Mabscott.2 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1930 at Affinity, Raleigh Co, WV. Coal cutter, coal mine.1 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Zenas Paul Bess was listed as a resident in the census report at Affinity, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1930. Boarder in the house of Lola & Arlie McNeil.1 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 He resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Oct 1937.4 
Marriage* He married Virginia Lee Clark.5 
Employment1946 Zenas's occupation: Iron worker at Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, in 1946.6 
Residence*1946 Zenas Paul Bess and Virginia Lee Clark resided at 281-1/2 E Main, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, in 1946.6 
Residence1956 Zenas Paul Bess and Virginia Lee Clark resided at 287-1/2 E Main Apt 8, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, in 1956.7 
Residence27 Oct 1958 Zenas Paul Bess resided at 241 Conrad St, Newark, Licking Co, OH, on 27 Oct 1958.5 
Death*14 Nov 1963 Zenas died on 14 Nov 1963 at Arlington Nursing Home, Newark, Licking Co, OH, at age 63.8,3 
Burial*18 Nov 1963 His body was interred on 18 Nov 1963 at Newark, Licking Co, OH, at Wilson Cem.9,10 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess1
29 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Zenas Paul Bess, Charles M. Bess, Mabel Agnes Bess and Jacob Huston Bess1
16 Apr 1930Affinity, Raleigh Co, WVZenas Paul Bess1

Partners and Children

Marriage*3 Sep 1923 He married Maggie Sue Earls at Mabscott, Raleigh Co, WV, on 3 Sep 1923. Zenas Paul Bess, age 23, b. Covington, VA, res. Fireco; Maggie Sue Earls, age 21, b. Giles Co, VA, res. Fireco; md by E.C. Cutlip at Mabscott.2 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage* Zenas Paul Bess married Virginia Lee Clark.5 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Lee Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Monday, 27 October 1958.
  6. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Columbus, OH, 1946.
  7. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Columbus, OH, 1956.
  8. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Saturday, 16 November 1963.
  10. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.

Lola May Bess1,2

F, #25541, b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
FatherJacob Henry Bess2 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker2 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*20 Nov 1902 Lola was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 20 Nov 1902.1,3,2,4 
 She was the daughter of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.2 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Lola May Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Marriage*6 Oct 1919 She married Charles Basil Shaffer at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1919. Basil Shaffer, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lola Bess, age 19, single, b. VA, res. Summers Co; md by L.G. Richmond.4 
Census16 Jan 1920 Lola May Bess and Charles Basil Shaffer appeared on the census as head of household at Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1920.2 
Census*2 May 1930 Lola May Bess and Charles Basil Shaffer appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 2 May 1930.2 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 Lola May Bess resided at Hix, Summers Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1937.5 
Census23 Apr 1940 She and Charles Basil Shaffer appeared on the census as head of household at Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1940.2 
(informant) Death7 Nov 1955 Lola was informant for the death of Charles Basil Shaffer at Tralee, Wyoming Co, WV, on 7 Nov 1955.6 
Marriage*24 Jan 1959 She married Charles Monroe Ward at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1959. Charles M. Ward, age 69, widowed, b. Ramp, res. Sandstone; Lola Shaffer, age 56, b. Covington, VA, res. Sandstone; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.4 
(informant) Death27 Nov 1959 Lola was informant for the death of Sarah Florence Shumaker at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Nov 1959.6 
Residence14 Nov 1963 Lola May Bess resided at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, on 14 Nov 1963.7 
Marriage*1 Aug 1966 She married John Adam Godby at Nallen, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Aug 1966. John Adam Godby, age 66, widowed, b. Sun, res. Corliss, par. Joseph & Sarah; Lola Mae Ward, age 63, widowed, b. Covington, VA, res. White Oak, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by Wesley Pennington at Nallen.8 
Residence30 Jul 1986 Lola May Bess resided at 357 Church St, Dublin, Pulaski Co, VA, on 30 Jul 1986.9 
Death*8 May 1990 Lola died on 8 May 1990 at Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, at age 87.
DUBLIN — Lola Mae Bess Godby, age 87, died Tuesday night at Radford Community Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Jacob H. Bess and Sarah Florence Schumaker Bess.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles Basil Shaffer, and John A. Godby, and daughter June Duncan.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Pauline Ayers, Dublin; MrsMarie Hussey, Radford; Mrs. Leon (Burma) Smith, Portsmouth; Mrs. Andrew (Shelby) Farmer, Harrisonburg; two sons, Charles H. Shaffer, Alcoa, Tenn; Jesse E. Shaffer Sr., Dublin; a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren; one step daughter, Mrs. Bill (Brenda) Lawrence, Rainell, W.Va; four step sons, Henry R. Godby, Rainell, W.Va; Frederick E. Godby, Canton, OH; John A. Godby, San Jose, Calif; James R. Godby, San Jose, Calif; a number of step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles M. Bess, Radford.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin, with the Rev. Glen Dudding officiating. Interment will follow in, Highland Memory Gardens.10,11 
Burial*11 May 1990 Her body was interred on 11 May 1990 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co, VA, at Highland Memory Gardens.11 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess2
16 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess and Minerva Ellen Hix2
2 May 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess, Charles Shaffer, Pauline Shaffer, Marie Shaffer, June Shaffer and Robert Hicks2
23 Apr 1940Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess, Charles Shaffer, Pauline Shaffer, Marie Shaffer, June Shaffer, Berma Shaffer, Jesse Shaffer and Shelby J. Shaffer2

Partners and Children

Marriage*6 Oct 1919 She married Charles Basil Shaffer at Summers Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1919. Basil Shaffer, age 19, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; Lola Bess, age 19, single, b. VA, res. Summers Co; md by L.G. Richmond.4 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*24 Jan 1959 She married Charles Monroe Ward at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1959. Charles M. Ward, age 69, widowed, b. Ramp, res. Sandstone; Lola Shaffer, age 56, b. Covington, VA, res. Sandstone; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.4 

Partners and Children

Marriage*1 Aug 1966 She married John Adam Godby at Nallen, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Aug 1966. John Adam Godby, age 66, widowed, b. Sun, res. Corliss, par. Joseph & Sarah; Lola Mae Ward, age 63, widowed, b. Covington, VA, res. White Oak, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by Wesley Pennington at Nallen.8 

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.
  8. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  9. [S237] Obituary, John Adam Godby, Radford (VA) News Journal, Thursday, 31 July 1986, transcribed at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed September 2015.
  10. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Lola Mae Bess Godby, Radford (VA) News Journal, Friday, 11 May 1990, transcribed at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed September 2015.

Charles M. Bess1

M, #25542, b. 11 Jan 1907, d. 4 Nov 2004
FatherJacob Henry Bess1 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker1 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*11 Jan 1907 Charles was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Jan 1907.2,1,3 
 He was the son of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Charles M. Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Charles M. Bess appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Sep 1927 He married Ina D. Fox at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Sep 1927. Charles M. Bass, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Summers Co; Ina Fox, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by E.J. Garten.3,1 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Census*24 Apr 1930 Charles M. Bess and Ina D. Fox appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1930.1 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 Charles M. Bess resided at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1937.4 
Residence14 Nov 1963 He resided at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 14 Nov 1963.5 
Death*4 Nov 2004 He died on 4 Nov 2004 at Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, at age 97..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess1
29 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Zenas Paul Bess, Charles M. Bess, Mabel Agnes Bess and Jacob Huston Bess1
24 Apr 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCharles M. Bess and Ina D. Fox1

Partners and Children

Marriage*4 Sep 1927 He married Ina D. Fox at Summers Co, WV, on 4 Sep 1927. Charles M. Bass, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Summers Co; Ina Fox, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by E.J. Garten.3,1 
Children
  • Claude Bess1
  • Theodore Bess1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.

Mabel Agnes Bess1,2

F, #25543, b. 23 Jun 1909, d. 5 Feb 1967
FatherJacob Henry Bess1 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker1 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*23 Jun 1909 Mabel was born at WV on 23 Jun 1909. Death certificate has 1910, but Mabel was enumerated in the 1910 census at age 9/12.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Mabel Agnes Bess appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Mabel Agnes Bess appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*18 Feb 1930 She married Thomas W. Clark at Summers Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1930. Thomas W. Clark, age 26, single, b. OH, res. White Sulphur; Mabel A. Bess, age 21, single, b. WV, res. Ramp; md by A.H. Chapman.3 
Marriage* Mabel Agnes Bess married George D. Lewis.4 
Residence14 Nov 1963 Mabel Agnes Bess resided at Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV, on 14 Nov 1963.5 
Residence*Feb 1967 She resided at 1006 5th St, Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV, in Feb 1967.2 
Death*5 Feb 1967 Mabel died on 5 Feb 1967 at Ohio Valley Gen Hosp, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV, at age 57.2 
Burial*8 Feb 1967 Her body was interred on 8 Feb 1967 at Sonora, Muskingum Co, OH, at St Pauls Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess, Zenas Paul Bess, Lola May Bess, Charles M. Bess and Mabel Agnes Bess1
29 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Zenas Paul Bess, Charles M. Bess, Mabel Agnes Bess and Jacob Huston Bess1

Partners and Children

Marriage*18 Feb 1930 She married Thomas W. Clark at Summers Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1930. Thomas W. Clark, age 26, single, b. OH, res. White Sulphur; Mabel A. Bess, age 21, single, b. WV, res. Ramp; md by A.H. Chapman.3 

Partners and Children

Marriage* Mabel Agnes Bess married George D. Lewis.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, George D. Lewis, newspaper and date unknown, transcribed at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed September 2015.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.

Zena Lewis Bess1

F, #25544, b. Nov 1897, d. before 1910
FatherJacob Henry Bess1 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker1 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*Nov 1897 Zena Lewis Bess was born in Nov 1897 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jul 1900 Zena Lewis Bess appeared on the census of 3 Jul 1900 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Death*before 1910 Zena died before 1910. In the 1910 census, Jacob and Sarah were shown with 8 children, 7 living; the 7 living children were enumerated with them, and Zena was the only one not listed.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jul 1900Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, William Henry Bess, Mary Jane Bess, Ada Blanche Bess and Zena Lewis Bess2

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.

Jacob Huston Bess1,2,3

M, #25545, b. 25 Jul 1912, d. 10 Jun 1950
FatherJacob Henry Bess2 b. May 22, 1872, d. April 28, 1950
MotherSarah Florence Shumaker2 b. January 20, 1870, d. November 27, 1959
Birth*25 Jul 1912 Jacob was born at Claremont, Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Jul 1912.1,2,3 
 He was the son of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.2 
(Witness) Census29 Jan 1920 Jacob Huston Bess appeared on the census of 29 Jan 1920 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1930 Jacob Huston Bess appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1930 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Hix Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage*17 Apr 1934 He married Mary E. Carter at Summers Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1934. Jacob H. Bess, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Hix; Mary E. Carter, age 21, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hix; md by L.G. Richmond.3 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 Jacob Huston Bess resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Oct 1937.4 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: laborer in May 1940 at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV. Road building.2 
Census*8 May 1940 He and Mary E. Carter appeared on the census as head of household at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV, on 8 May 1940.2 
(informant) Death28 Apr 1950 Jacob was informant for the death of Jacob Henry Bess at Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, on 28 Apr 1950.1 
ResidenceJun 1950 Jacob Huston Bess resided at Pulaski Co, VA, in Jun 1950.1 
Death*10 Jun 1950 Jacob died on 10 Jun 1950 at Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, at age 37. Died from a skull fracture from being hit by a train at the railroad station.1 
Burial*13 Jun 1950 His body was interred on 13 Jun 1950 at Sarton, Monroe Co, WV, at Mt Hermon Cem.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Jan 1920Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Zenas Paul Bess, Charles M. Bess, Mabel Agnes Bess and Jacob Huston Bess2
30 Apr 1930Hix Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Jacob Huston Bess and Harold Matthew Bess2
8 May 1940Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVJacob Huston Bess, Mary E. Carter, Kenneth Bess, Janice Bess, Betty Bess, Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker2

Partners and Children

Marriage*17 Apr 1934 He married Mary E. Carter at Summers Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1934. Jacob H. Bess, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Hix; Mary E. Carter, age 21, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hix; md by L.G. Richmond.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Easle Meador1

F, #25546, b. 6 Jun 1896, d. 18 Dec 1918
FatherJohn Thomas Meador2 b. December 23, 1853, d. February 28, 1939
MotherSusan Davis2 b. April 27, 1863, d. April 24, 1926
Birth*6 Jun 1896 Easle was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1896.3,1 
 She was the daughter of John Thomas Meador and Susan Davis.2 
Marriage*14 Nov 1913 She married William Henry Bess at Fayette Co, WV, on 14 Nov 1913. W. H. Bess, age 22, single, b. VA; Easle Meador, age 17, single, b. Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*18 Dec 1918 Easle died on 18 Dec 1918 at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, at age 22. Died of influenza and pneumonia.3 
Burial*20 Dec 1918 Her body was interred on 20 Dec 1918 at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, at Layland Cem.4,3 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of Easle Meador Bess.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Bertell Bess Gentry Vetitoe, Beckley (WV) Register Herald, online at www.register-herald.com/obituaries/local_story_120230735.html, accessed May 2008.

John Thomas Meador1

M, #25547, b. 23 Dec 1853, d. 28 Feb 1939
Name Variation  John Thomas Meador was also known as John Thomas Meadows.2 
Birth*23 Dec 1853 John was born at Raleigh Co, VA, on 23 Dec 1853. Son of David Meadows, b. Flat Top, and Hally Lilly.3,2,4,1 
Marriage*25 Apr 1884 He married Susan Davis at Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1884. John Thomas Meador, age 30, b. Raleigh Co; Susan Redden, age 21, b. Raleigh Co.1 
Census*24 Jan 1920 John Thomas Meador and Susan Davis appeared on the census as head of household at Danese Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.4 
Marriage*12 Aug 1928 He married Mary Smith at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Aug 1928. J.T. Meadows, age 74, widowed, b. Mercer Co, res. Maplewood, par. David & Halie, farmer; Mary Smith, widowed, age 56, b. Raleigh Co, res. Quinnimont, par. Albert & Mary; md by H.T. Adkins at Layland.5 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Sewell Mtn Dist, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Census*10 Apr 1930 John Thomas Meador and Mary Smith appeared on the census as head of household at Sewell Mtn Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930.4 
Death*28 Feb 1939 John died on 28 Feb 1939 at Maplewood, Fayette Co, WV, at age 85. Informant was Tom Meadows, Maplewood, WV.2 
Burial*2 Mar 1939 His body was interred on 2 Mar 1939 at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, at Layland Cem.2,3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jan 1920Danese Pct, Fayette Co, WVJohn Thomas Meador, Susan Davis, Dorothy Myrtle Redden, Lacy Curtis Meador, Alice Meador, Beatrice Meador and Bertell M. Bess4
10 Apr 1930Sewell Mtn Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn Thomas Meador and Mary Smith4

Partners and Children

Marriage*25 Apr 1884 He married Susan Davis at Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1884. John Thomas Meador, age 30, b. Raleigh Co; Susan Redden, age 21, b. Raleigh Co.1 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*12 Aug 1928 He married Mary Smith at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Aug 1928. J.T. Meadows, age 74, widowed, b. Mercer Co, res. Maplewood, par. David & Halie, farmer; Mary Smith, widowed, age 56, b. Raleigh Co, res. Quinnimont, par. Albert & Mary; md by H.T. Adkins at Layland.5 

Citations

  1. [S82] Ronald Ray Turner, Marriage Records of Raleigh Co, WV 1850-1910, Manassas, VA, 1991, p. 245.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of Easle Meador Bess.

Susan Davis1

F, #25548, b. 27 Apr 1863, d. 24 Apr 1926
Birth*27 Apr 1863 Susan was born at Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1863.2,3,4 
Marriage*30 Apr 1879 She married Oliver Redden at Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Apr 1879. Oliver Redden, age 24, b. Fayette Co; Susan Davis, age 17, b. Fayette Co.4 
Marriage*25 Apr 1884 She married John Thomas Meador at Raleigh Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1884. John Thomas Meador, age 30, b. Raleigh Co; Susan Redden, age 21, b. Raleigh Co.4 
Census*24 Jan 1920 Susan Davis and John Thomas Meador appeared on the census as head of household at Danese Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.3 
Death*24 Apr 1926 Susan died on 24 Apr 1926 at age 62.2 
Burial* Her body was interred at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, at Layland Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Jan 1920Danese Pct, Fayette Co, WVJohn Thomas Meador, Susan Davis, Dorothy Myrtle Redden, Lacy Curtis Meador, Alice Meador, Beatrice Meador and Bertell M. Bess3

Partners and Children

Child

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Dorothy Myrtle Redden.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S82] Ronald Ray Turner, Marriage Records of Raleigh Co, WV 1850-1910, Manassas, VA, 1991, p. 245.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, of Easle Meador Bess.

James Edward Thomas1,2

M, #25549, b. 11 May 1888, d. 29 Aug 1948
Birth*11 May 1888 James was born at Little Sewell, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 11 May 1888.3,4,1 
Marriage*28 Aug 1910 He married Mary Jane Bess at Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Aug 1910. Edward Thomas, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Thayer, par. James & Minerva, miner; Mary Bess, age 16, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Thayer, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by W.P. Clark.5,1 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: blacksmith in Jun 1917 at Layland, Fayette Co, WV. New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co.3 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 James Edward Thomas registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence5 Jun 1917 He resided at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.3 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Fireco, Raleigh Co, WV.2 
Census*16 Jan 1920 He and Mary Jane Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Fireco, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1920.2 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: foreman in Apr 1930 at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WV. Mine foreman, coal mine.2 
Census10 Apr 1930 James Edward Thomas and Mary Jane Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Zenas Bess, nephew, age 3 3/12, b. WV, father b. VA, mother b. WV.2 
(informant) Death11 Oct 1937 James was informant for the death of Mary Jane Bess at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1937.6 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 James Edward Thomas resided at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1937.7 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in May 1940 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV. Fire boss, coal mine.2 
(Witness) Census9 May 1940 He appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 in the household of Glen Tracy Mooney and Margaret Louise Thomas at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV.2 
Marriage*14 Dec 1941 He married Lucy Dove Hess at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1941. J.E. Thomas, age 53, divorced [sic: widowed], b. Rainelle, WV, res. Glen Rogers, WV, par. J.F. & Catherine Thomas; Lucy Dove Hess, age 43, single, b. Spencer, WV, res. Oceana, WV, par. John W. & Frances Hess; md by Earl L. Grose at Beckley.8 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: merchant in Apr 1942 at Glen Daniels, Raleigh Co, WV.4 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 James Edward Thomas registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Raleigh Co, WV.4 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 James Edward Thomas and Lucy Dove Hess resided at Glen Daniels, Raleigh Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.4 
ResidenceAug 1948 James Edward Thomas resided at Nimitz, Summers Co, WV, in Aug 1948.6 
Death*29 Aug 1948 James died on 29 Aug 1948 at Raleigh General Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 60.6 
Burial*31 Aug 1948 His body was interred on 31 Aug 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at Sunset Memorial Park.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Fireco, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas, Margaret Louise Thomas and William Henry Bess2
10 Apr 1930Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas and Margaret Louise Thomas2
9 May 1940Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WVGlen Tracy Mooney, Margaret Louise Thomas, Clarence E. Mooney and James Edward Thomas2

Partners and Children

Marriage*28 Aug 1910 He married Mary Jane Bess at Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Aug 1910. Edward Thomas, age 22, single, b. Greenbrier Co, WV, res. Thayer, par. James & Minerva, miner; Mary Bess, age 16, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Thayer, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by W.P. Clark.5,1 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*14 Dec 1941 He married Lucy Dove Hess at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1941. J.E. Thomas, age 53, divorced [sic: widowed], b. Rainelle, WV, res. Glen Rogers, WV, par. J.F. & Catherine Thomas; Lucy Dove Hess, age 43, single, b. Spencer, WV, res. Oceana, WV, par. John W. & Frances Hess; md by Earl L. Grose at Beckley.8 
Child
  • James Edward Thomas Jr9

Citations

  1. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.
  8. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  9. [S237] Obituary, James Edward Thomas, Sr, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 30 August 1948.

Geraldine Thomas1,2

F, #25550, b. circa 1912
FatherJames Edward Thomas1 b. May 11, 1888, d. August 29, 1948
MotherMary Jane Bess1 b. December 25, 1893, d. October 11, 1937
Birth*circa 1912 Geraldine Thomas was born circa 1912 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of James Edward Thomas and Mary Jane Bess.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Geraldine Thomas appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of James Edward Thomas and Mary Jane Bess at Fireco, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census10 Apr 1930 Geraldine Thomas appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1930 in the household of James Edward Thomas and Mary Jane Bess at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Geraldine Thomas married J. A. Young.3 
Residence*11 Oct 1937 Geraldine Thomas resided at Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN, on 11 Oct 1937.3 
Residence29 Aug 1948 She resided at Oakdale, Allegheny Co, PA, on 29 Aug 1948.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Fireco, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas, Margaret Louise Thomas and William Henry Bess1
10 Apr 1930Lillybrook, Raleigh Co, WVJames Edward Thomas, Mary Jane Bess, Geraldine Thomas, Lena Florence Thomas, George W. Thomas and Margaret Louise Thomas1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Geraldine Thomas married J. A. Young.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, James Edward Thomas, Sr, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Monday, 30 August 1948.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.