Amber Lynn Marie Strawn1

F, #27052, b. 25 Jul 1991, d. 24 Apr 1997
FatherTimothy Emmet Strawn1
MotherChristy Howard1
Birth*25 Jul 1991 Amber Lynn Marie Strawn was born on 25 Jul 1991.1 
 She was the daughter of Timothy Emmet Strawn and Christy Howard.1 
Death*24 Apr 1997 Amber Lynn Marie Strawn died on 24 Apr 1997 at age 5..1 

Citations

  1. [S2737] As told to Cheryl Christenia Coleman Strawn James Emmet Coleman, "Incidentally..." Tales, Stories, and Memories from a Mountaineer Lifetime (2001),.

Marshall S. Poff1,2,3

M, #27054, b. 13 Sep 1850, d. 22 Dec 1927
FatherPeter Edward Poff b. circa 1815, d. circa 1869
MotherCatherine Radford b. circa 1820
BirthOct 1849 Marshall was born at VA in Oct 1849.4 
Birth*13 Sep 1850 Marshall was born at Franklin Co, VA, on 13 Sep 1850.1,5 
 He was the son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford
(Witness) Census3 Aug 1860 Marshall S. Poff appeared on the census of 3 Aug 1860 in the household of Catherine Radford at Floyd Co, VA.3 
Marriage*10 Jan 1869 He married Nancy J. Alley at Floyd Co, VA, on 10 Jan 1869.
Marshall Poff, age 19, b. Franklin Co, par. Peter & Catherine Poff; N.J. Cole, age 25, widowed, b. Floyd Co, par. Simon & Eliz. Alley.5 
(Witness) Census22 Sep 1870 Marshall S. Poff appeared on the census of 22 Sep 1870 in the household of Catherine Radford at Smiths River Twp, Franklin Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census30 Jun 1880 Marshall S. Poff appeared on the census of 30 Jun 1880 in the household of Lewis L. Poff and Eliza Turpan at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Marriage* He married Mary Ellen Underwood.6 
Marriage*9 Dec 1897 He married Juda Meador at Mercer Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1897.7,3 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Census6 Jun 1900 Marshall S. Poff and Juda Meador appeared on the census as head of household at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 6 Jun 1900.3 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Census*25 Apr 1910 Marshall S. Poff and Juda Meador appeared on the census as head of household at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 25 Apr 1910. Also enumerated in this household was Lewis M. Poff, age 7, b. WV, stepson. This appears to be the Lewis M. Meador, age 16, in the 1920 census, listed as Marshall's nephew. In the obituary of Mary Poff Vest, Lewis Meador is named as her half-brother, suggesting he is the son of Juda.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.3 
Census5 Jan 1920 Marshall S. Poff and Juda Meador appeared on the census as head of household at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1920. Also enumerated in this household was Lewis Meador, age 16, b. WV, nephew.3 
Residence*Dec 1927 Marshall S. Poff resided at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co, WV, in Dec 1927.1 
Death*22 Dec 1927 Marshall died on 22 Dec 1927 at Kings Daughters Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 77.1 
Burial*23 Dec 1927 He was buried on 23 Dec 1927 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co, WV.1,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Aug 1860Floyd Co, VACatherine Radford, Lewis L. Poff, Isaac Sydney Poff, Marshall S. Poff, Mary E. Poff and Martha J. Poff3
22 Sep 1870Smiths River Twp, Franklin Co, VACatherine Radford, Marshall S. Poff, Mary E. Poff, Arthur J. Poff and Lamon P. Poff3
30 Jun 1880Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVLewis L. Poff, Eliza Turpan and Marshall S. Poff3
6 Jun 1900Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVMarshall S. Poff, Juda Meador, Norman Eugene Poff, Mary Blanche Poff and Henry Lewis Poff3
25 Apr 1910Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVMarshall S. Poff, Juda Meador and Henry Lewis Poff3
5 Jan 1920Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVMarshall S. Poff, Juda Meador and Henry Lewis Poff3

Partners and Children

Marriage*10 Jan 1869 He married Nancy J. Alley at Floyd Co, VA, on 10 Jan 1869.
Marshall Poff, age 19, b. Franklin Co, par. Peter & Catherine Poff; N.J. Cole, age 25, widowed, b. Floyd Co, par. Simon & Eliz. Alley.5 
Child

Partners and Children

Marriage* He married Mary Ellen Underwood.6 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*9 Dec 1897 He married Juda Meador at Mercer Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1897.7,3 

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Marshall S. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 25 Dec 1927.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.
  7. [S2742] Scott Schaffer,.
  8. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estil Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.

Mary Ellen Underwood1,2,3

F, #27055
Birth* Mary was born at Raleigh Co, WV.3 
Marriage* She married Marshall S. Poff.1 

Partners and Children

Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Mary B. Vest, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 Feb 1960.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Henry Lewis Poff.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  5. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estil Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Norman Eugene Poff1,2

M, #27056, b. 29 Jun 1885, d. 7 Jan 1963
FatherMarshall S. Poff2 b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
MotherMary Ellen Underwood2
Birth*29 Jun 1885 Norman was born at Robson, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Jun 1885.2,3,4,5 
 He was the son of Marshall S. Poff and Mary Ellen Underwood.2 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farm laborer in Jun 1900 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.6 
(Witness) Census6 Jun 1900 Norman Eugene Poff appeared on the census of 6 Jun 1900 in the household of Marshall S. Poff and Juda Meador at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.6 
Census*28 Jun 1900 Norman Eugene Poff was listed as a resident in the census report at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 28 Jun 1900. Boarder in the household of John B. and Pattie A. Coleman.6 
Marriage*29 Mar 1908 He married Eva M. Day at Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Mar 1908. Norman Poff, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV; Eva Day, age 17, single, b. KY.7 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1910 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Saw mill.6 
Census*19 Apr 1910 Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1910.6 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1917 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV. Employed by Mrs. Pattie Coleman (where Norman boarded in 1900).1 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 Norman Eugene Poff resided at Fayetteville RFD, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.6 
Census12 Jan 1920 He and Eva M. Day appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.6 
Residence22 Dec 1927 Norman Eugene Poff resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Dec 1927.8 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: deliveryman in Apr 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV. Grocery store.6 
Census11 Apr 1930 He and Eva M. Day appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Elizabeth Lemasters, age 69, b. KY, widowed, mother-in-law.6 
Note*Jun 1937 Norman Eugene Poff was crushed by a motor and lost a leg above the knee in Jun 1937 at Kaymoor, Fayette Co, WV.9 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1940 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Outside laborer, coal mine.6 
Census8 Apr 1940 He and Eva M. Day appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Elizabeth La Masters, mother-in-law, age 79, widowed, b. KY.6 
Residence20 Feb 1960 Norman Eugene Poff resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Feb 1960.10 
Residence2 Nov 1961 He resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Nov 1961.11 
Death*7 Jan 1963 He died on 7 Jan 1963 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 77..2,4 
Burial*9 Jan 1963 He was buried on 9 Jan 1963 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
6 Jun 1900Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVMarshall S. Poff, Juda Meador, Norman Eugene Poff, Mary Blanche Poff and Henry Lewis Poff6
28 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff6
19 Apr 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day and Harry Luther Poff6
12 Jan 1920Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff and Van Buren Poff6
11 Apr 1930Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff, Van Buren Poff, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff6
8 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff6

Partners and Children

Marriage*29 Mar 1908 He married Eva M. Day at Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Mar 1908. Norman Poff, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV; Eva Day, age 17, single, b. KY.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2734] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. VI, Huse Memorial Park (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  5. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com), has 29 Jun 1886.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Marshall S. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 25 Dec 1927.
  9. [S2719] Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 17 June 1937.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Mary B. Vest, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 February 1960.
  11. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 3 Nov 1961.

Eva M. Day1,2

F, #27057, b. 19 Mar 1894, d. Jan 1984
FatherAaron Van Buren Day
MotherElizabeth Ann Pierce
Birth*19 Mar 1894 Eva was born at White Run, Ohio Co, KY, on 19 Mar 1894.3,4,5,1 
 She was the daughter of Aaron Van Buren Day and Elizabeth Ann Pierce
Marriage*29 Mar 1908 She married Norman Eugene Poff at Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Mar 1908. Norman Poff, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV; Eva Day, age 17, single, b. KY.1 
Census*19 Apr 1910 Eva M. Day and Norman Eugene Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1910.2 
Census12 Jan 1920 Eva M. Day and Norman Eugene Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1920.2 
Census11 Apr 1930 Eva M. Day and Norman Eugene Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Elizabeth Lemasters, age 69, b. KY, widowed, mother-in-law.2 
Census8 Apr 1940 Eva M. Day and Norman Eugene Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Elizabeth La Masters, mother-in-law, age 79, widowed, b. KY.2 
(informant) Death19 May 1946 Eva was informant for the death of Charles Willard Poff at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 19 May 1946.6,4 
Residence*8 Aug 1971 Eva M. Day resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 8 Aug 1971.7 
Death*Jan 1984 She died in Jan 1984 at West Columbia, Lexington Co, SC, at age 89..3,4 
Burial*11 Jan 1984 She was buried on 11 Jan 1984 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day and Harry Luther Poff2
12 Jan 1920Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff and Van Buren Poff2
11 Apr 1930Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff, Van Buren Poff, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff2
8 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff2

Partners and Children

Marriage*29 Mar 1908 She married Norman Eugene Poff at Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Mar 1908. Norman Poff, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, WV; Eva Day, age 17, single, b. KY.1 
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. [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. [S2734] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. VI, Huse Memorial Park (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Charles Willard Poff.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Harry L. Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues and Wed, 10 and 11 August 1971.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.

Harry Luther Poff1,2

M, #27058, b. 21 Dec 1908, d. 8 Aug 1971
FatherNorman Eugene Poff2 b. June 29, 1885, d. January 7, 1963
MotherEva M. Day2 b. March 19, 1894, d. January, 1984
Birth*21 Dec 1908 Harry was born at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Dec 1908.3,4,1 
 He was the son of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day.2 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1910 Harry Luther Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census12 Jan 1920 Harry Luther Poff appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1930 Harry Luther Poff appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*9 Jun 1930 He married Helen Davis at Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Jun 1930. Harry Poff, age 21, single, b. Fayetteville, WV; Helen Davis, age 21, b. Boomer, WV.4 
Mlt-Service* Harry Luther Poff was in US Marines at Washington, DC.5 
Employment* Occupation: coal miner.6 
Residence*7 Jan 1963 He resided at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Jan 1963.2 
ResidenceAug 1971 He resided at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV, in Aug 1971.6 
Death*8 Aug 1971 Harry died on 8 Aug 1971 at Elkridge, Fayette Co, WV, at age 62. Found dead in his car of an apparent heart attack.6,3 
Burial*12 Aug 1971 His body was interred on 12 Aug 1971 at London, Kanawha Co, WV, at Montgomery Memorial Park.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Apr 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day and Harry Luther Poff1
12 Jan 1920Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff and Van Buren Poff1
11 Apr 1930Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff, Van Buren Poff, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff1

Partners and Children

Marriage*9 Jun 1930 He married Helen Davis at Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Jun 1930. Harry Poff, age 21, single, b. Fayetteville, WV; Helen Davis, age 21, b. Boomer, WV.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  5. [S2719] Interview with Norman Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 16 April 1944.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Harry L. Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues and Wed, 10 and 11 August 1971.

Mildred E. Poff1,2

F, #27059, b. 3 Nov 1922, d. 15 Sep 2000
FatherNorman Eugene Poff1 b. June 29, 1885, d. January 7, 1963
MotherEva M. Day1 b. March 19, 1894, d. January, 1984
Birth*3 Nov 1922 Mildred was born at WV on 3 Nov 1922.2,3 
 She was the daughter of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day.1 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1930 Mildred E. Poff appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1940 Mildred E. Poff appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage* Mildred E. Poff married Sebert Lewis.4 
Mlt-Service* Mildred E. Poff was WAVE at Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.5 
Residence26 May 1946 She resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 26 May 1946.6 
Marriage* She married Steve Phipps.1 
Residence*7 Jan 1963 Mildred E. Poff resided at Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA, on 7 Jan 1963.1 
Residence8 Aug 1971 She resided at Columbia, Richland Co, SC, on 8 Aug 1971.7 
Death*15 Sep 2000 She died on 15 Sep 2000 at West Columbia, Lexington Co, SC, at age 77..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Apr 1930Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff, Van Buren Poff, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff3
8 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff3

Partners and Children

Marriage* Mildred E. Poff married Sebert Lewis.4 

Partners and Children

Marriage* Mildred E. Poff married Steve Phipps.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.
  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. [S2719] Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, 21 Jun 1949, election of Mildred Lewis as secretary of alumni association.
  5. [S2719] Interview with Norman Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 16 April 1944.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Charles Willard Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 26 May 1946.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Harry L. Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tues and Wed, 10 and 11 August 1971.

Milton Lawrence Poff1,2,3

M, #27061, b. 3 Nov 1888, d. 2 May 1964
FatherMarshall S. Poff1 b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
MotherMary Ellen Underwood1
Birth*3 Nov 1888 Milton Lawrence Poff was born on 3 Nov 1888 at Deepwater, Fayette Co, WV.4,5,2 
 He was the son of Marshall S. Poff and Mary Ellen Underwood.1 
Employment*Apr 1910 Milton Lawrence Poff was employed in Apr 1910 at Centerville, Boise Co, ID. Line man, power lines.2 
Census*15 Apr 1910 Milton Lawrence Poff was listed as a resident in the census report at Centerville, Boise Co, ID, on 15 Apr 1910. Boarder in household of James and Mary Farrell.2 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: electrician in Jun 1917 at Shasta Co, CA. Noble Electric Steel Co.5 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Shasta Co, CA.5 
Marriage*12 Aug 1925 He married Ardye Jo Griffith on 12 Aug 1925.3 
Residence22 Dec 1927 Milton Lawrence Poff resided at CA on 22 Dec 1927.6 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: electrician in Apr 1930 at Yreka, Siskiyou Co, CA. Power company.2 
Census*11 Apr 1930 He and Ardye Jo Griffith appeared on the census as head of household at Yreka, Siskiyou Co, CA, on 11 Apr 1930.2 
Residence20 Feb 1960 Milton Lawrence Poff resided at Sacramento, Sacramento Co, CA, on 20 Feb 1960.7 
Residence2 Nov 1961 He resided at Paradise, Butte Co, CA, on 2 Nov 1961.8 
Residence*7 Jan 1963 He resided at Paradise, Butte Co, CA, on 7 Jan 1963.1 
Death*2 May 1964 He died on 2 May 1964 at Paradise, Butte Co, CA, at age 75..4,3 
Burial* He was buried at Chico Cem, Chico, Butte Co, CA.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Apr 1910Centerville, Boise Co, IDMilton Lawrence Poff2
11 Apr 1930Yreka, Siskiyou Co, CAMilton Lawrence Poff, Ardye Jo Griffith and Marilyn Joyce Poff2

Partners and Children

Marriage*12 Aug 1925 Milton Lawrence Poff married Ardye Jo Griffith on 12 Aug 1925.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Norman E. Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 8 Jan 1963.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Griffith Family, http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/family.aspx?tid=71254&pg=2, accessed Feb 2009.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Marshall S. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 25 Dec 1927.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Mary B. Vest, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 February 1960.
  8. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 3 Nov 1961.
  9. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
  10. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.

Van Buren Poff1

M, #27062, b. circa 1916, d. circa 1942
Van Buren Poff, photo from Karen Willey
FatherNorman Eugene Poff1 b. June 29, 1885, d. January 7, 1963
MotherEva M. Day1 b. March 19, 1894, d. January, 1984
Birth*circa 1916 Van Buren Poff was born circa 1916 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day.1 
(Witness) Census12 Jan 1920 Van Buren Poff appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1930 Van Buren Poff appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*circa 1942 Van died circa 1942 at Ft Williams, Cumberland Co, ME. Fatally injured in a baseball game after joining service following Pearl Harbor.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Jan 1920Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff and Van Buren Poff1
11 Apr 1930Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff, Van Buren Poff, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2719] "Poffs All Out in War Effort", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 23 Jul 1944.

Charles Willard Poff1,2

M, #27063, b. 10 Jul 1925, d. 19 May 1946
FatherNorman Eugene Poff2 b. June 29, 1885, d. January 7, 1963
MotherEva M. Day2 b. March 19, 1894, d. January, 1984
Birth*10 Jul 1925 Charles was born at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jul 1925.3,1,2 
 He was the son of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day.2 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1930 Charles Willard Poff appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1940 Charles Willard Poff appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of Norman Eugene Poff and Eva M. Day at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Mlt-Service* Charles Willard Poff was WV Private 1st Class, US Marine Corps RES.1 
Death*19 May 1946 Charles died on 19 May 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 20. Accidently drowned in the Elk River.3,1 
Burial*26 May 1946 He was buried on 26 May 1946 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.4,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Apr 1930Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Harry Luther Poff, Van Buren Poff, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff2
8 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVNorman Eugene Poff, Eva M. Day, Mildred E. Poff and Charles Willard Poff2

Citations

  1. [S2734] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. VI, Huse Memorial Park (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Charles Willard Poff.

William Edward Poff1,2

M, #27065, b. 10 Feb 1889, d. 2 Nov 1961
FatherMarshall S. Poff1 b. September 13, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
MotherMary Ellen Underwood1
Birth*10 Feb 1889 William was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Feb 1889.3,4,2 
 He was the son of Marshall S. Poff and Mary Ellen Underwood.1 
Birth2Jan 1890 William Edward Poff was birth2 in Jan 1890 at WV.5 
(Witness) Census26 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 26 Jun 1900 in the household of Lewis L. Poff and Eliza Turpan at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.5 
Marriage*19 Sep 1908 He married Annie Meador at Summers Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1908. W. M. Poff, age 20, b. Fayette Co, res. Summers Co; Annie Meador, age 17, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md. by M. Meadows.6,2 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Census*9 May 1910 William Edward Poff and Annie Meador appeared on the census as head of household at Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 9 May 1910.2 
Marriage*16 Aug 1916 He married Zella Ann McKinney at Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Aug 1916. W. E. Poff, age 26, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Jumping Branch, WV; Zella A. McKinney, age 20, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Odd, WV; married at residence of Joseph McKinney by Rev. John R. Foley.4,2 
Census2 Jan 1920 William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney appeared on the census as head of household at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jan 1920.2 
Residence22 Dec 1927 William Edward Poff resided at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Dec 1927.7 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV. Dock boss.2 
Census*7 Apr 1930 He and Zella Ann McKinney appeared on the census as head of household at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.2 
Residence*22 Mar 1945 William Edward Poff resided at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Mar 1945.8 
Employment William's occupation: Union Carbide Metals Co at Alloy, Fayette Co, WV.9 
Residence20 Feb 1960 He resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Feb 1960.10 
Death*2 Nov 1961 William died on 2 Nov 1961 at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 72.9 
Burial*5 Nov 1961 He was buried on 5 Nov 1961 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Jun 1900Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVLewis L. Poff, Eliza Turpan and William Edward Poff5
9 May 1910Jumping Branch Dist, Summers Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Annie Meador and Eva Rae Poff2
2 Jan 1920Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff and Edward Allen Poff2
7 Apr 1930Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff, Edward Allen Poff and Estel L. Poff2

Partners and Children

Marriage*19 Sep 1908 He married Annie Meador at Summers Co, WV, on 19 Sep 1908. W. M. Poff, age 20, b. Fayette Co, res. Summers Co; Annie Meador, age 17, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md. by M. Meadows.6,2 
Children

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Aug 1916 He married Zella Ann McKinney at Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Aug 1916. W. E. Poff, age 26, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Jumping Branch, WV; Zella A. McKinney, age 20, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Odd, WV; married at residence of Joseph McKinney by Rev. John R. Foley.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estil Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S198] Beth Fridley (compiler)., Fayette Co, WV Births, 1881-1893 (two databases) (online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Marshall S. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Sunday, 25 Dec 1927.
  8. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estel Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.
  9. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 3 Nov 1961.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Mary B. Vest, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 21 February 1960.

Zella Ann McKinney1,2

F, #27066, b. 24 Oct 1895, d. 21 Sep 1963
Birth*24 Oct 1895 Zella was born at Ghent, Raleigh Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1895. Daughter of Marshall and Margaret Ann (Basham) McKinney.1,2 
Marriage*16 Aug 1916 She married William Edward Poff at Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Aug 1916. W. E. Poff, age 26, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Jumping Branch, WV; Zella A. McKinney, age 20, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Odd, WV; married at residence of Joseph McKinney by Rev. John R. Foley.3,2 
Census2 Jan 1920 Zella Ann McKinney and William Edward Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Jan 1920.2 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Zella Ann McKinney and William Edward Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.2 
Residence*2 Nov 1961 Zella Ann McKinney resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Nov 1961.4 
ResidenceSep 1963 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, in Sep 1963.1 
Death*21 Sep 1963 She died on 21 Sep 1963 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 67..1 
Burial*23 Sep 1963 She was buried on 23 Sep 1963 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jan 1920Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff and Edward Allen Poff2
7 Apr 1930Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff, Edward Allen Poff and Estel L. Poff2

Partners and Children

Marriage*16 Aug 1916 She married William Edward Poff at Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Aug 1916. W. E. Poff, age 26, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Jumping Branch, WV; Zella A. McKinney, age 20, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Odd, WV; married at residence of Joseph McKinney by Rev. John R. Foley.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Zella Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 22 Sept 1963.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 3 Nov 1961.
  5. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estil Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.

Estel L. Poff1

M, #27067, b. 21 Oct 1920, d. May 1956
FatherWilliam Edward Poff1 b. February 10, 1889, d. November 2, 1961
MotherZella Ann McKinney2 b. October 24, 1895, d. September 21, 1963
Birth*21 Oct 1920 Estel L. Poff was born on 21 Oct 1920 at WV.3,1 
 He was the son of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney.2,1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Estel L. Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Mlt-Service* Estel L. Poff was S-Sgt, 8th Air Force, radio operator and gunner on Flying Fortress at WWII, England.1 
Death*May 1956 He died in May 1956 at age 35..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff, Edward Allen Poff and Estel L. Poff4

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estel Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.
  2. [S2719] "Air Medal Given Sgt Estil Poff", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 March 1945.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Edith B. Poff1

F, #27068, b. 15 Mar 1917, d. 23 Jul 2000
FatherWilliam Edward Poff1 b. February 10, 1889, d. November 2, 1961
MotherZella Ann McKinney1 b. October 24, 1895, d. September 21, 1963
Birth*15 Mar 1917 Edith B. Poff was born on 15 Mar 1917 at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.2,3,1 
 She was the daughter of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney.1 
(Witness) Census2 Jan 1920 Edith B. Poff appeared on the census of 2 Jan 1920 in the household of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Edith B. Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 Mar 1937 She married Claude Bess at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Mar 1937. Claude Bess, age 23, single, b. Longacre, res. Longacre, par. R.H. & Cecile, clerk; Edith Poff, age 21, single, b. Boomer, res. Boomer, par. Ed & Edith; md by Harry S. Myerly at Montgomery.3 
Residence*2 Nov 1961 Edith B. Poff resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Nov 1961.4 
Residence21 Sep 1963 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Sep 1963.5 
Death*23 Jul 2000 Edith died on 23 Jul 2000 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 83.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jan 1920Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff and Edward Allen Poff1
7 Apr 1930Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff, Edward Allen Poff and Estel L. Poff1

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Mar 1937 She married Claude Bess at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Mar 1937. Claude Bess, age 23, single, b. Longacre, res. Longacre, par. R.H. & Cecile, clerk; Edith Poff, age 21, single, b. Boomer, res. Boomer, par. Ed & Edith; md by Harry S. Myerly at Montgomery.3 

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 Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 3 Nov 1961.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Zella Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 22 Sept 1963.

Edward Allen Poff1,2

M, #27069, b. 14 Feb 1919, d. 24 May 2009
FatherWilliam Edward Poff1 b. February 10, 1889, d. November 2, 1961
MotherZella Ann McKinney1 b. October 24, 1895, d. September 21, 1963
Birth*14 Feb 1919 Edward Allen Poff was born on 14 Feb 1919 at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.3,4,1 
 He was the son of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney.1 
(Witness) Census2 Jan 1920 Edward Allen Poff appeared on the census of 2 Jan 1920 in the household of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Edward Allen Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of William Edward Poff and Zella Ann McKinney at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 Feb 1946 He married Nadine M. Auxier at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Feb 1946. Edward Allen Poff, age 26, single, b. Boomer, res. Boomer, par. Wm E. & Zella, mix man; Nadine M. Auxier, age 18, b. Mt Olive, res. Boomer, par. Kester & Ida; md by Geo W. Thumm at Boomer.4,2 
Residence*2 Nov 1961 Edward Allen Poff resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Nov 1961.5 
Residence21 Sep 1963 He resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Sep 1963.6 
Death*24 May 2009 Edward died on 24 May 2009 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 90. Edward Allen ‘Ed’ Poff

Edward Allen “Ed” Poff, 90, of Fayetteville, died May 24, 2009, at home.

Born Feb. 14, 1919, at Boomer, he was the son of the late William Edward and Zella Ann McKinney Poff. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Estel Poff; and sisters, Edith Ammons, Rae Underwood, Violet Bartustic and Edith Bess.

Mr. Poff was a member of the Bell Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dixie.

He was a mix unloader at Union Carbide, Alloy, and retired in 1972.

Surviving: his wife of 63 years, Nadine M. Poff of Fayetteville; sons, Allen R. Poff of Gauley Bridge and Joseph D. Poff of Fayetteville; sister, Nancy Jeffries of Richmond, Va; grandchildren, Edward Allen Poff II, Rachelle L. Legg, Jennifer Ishman, Tony Hoot and Brenda Hoot; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were May 27 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Pastor Lee Holliday officiating. Burial followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.3 
Burial*27 May 2009 He was buried on 27 May 2009 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jan 1920Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff and Edward Allen Poff1
7 Apr 1930Boomer, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Edward Poff, Zella Ann McKinney, Edith B. Poff, Edward Allen Poff and Estel L. Poff1

Partners and Children

Marriage*27 Feb 1946 He married Nadine M. Auxier at Boomer, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Feb 1946. Edward Allen Poff, age 26, single, b. Boomer, res. Boomer, par. Wm E. & Zella, mix man; Nadine M. Auxier, age 18, b. Mt Olive, res. Boomer, par. Kester & Ida; md by Geo W. Thumm at Boomer.4,2 
Children
  • Allen R. Poff7
  • Joseph D. Poff3

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2719] "Seven Couples Seek Marriage Licenses", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 22 Feb 1946.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Edward Allen Poff, Oak Hill (WV) Fayette Tribune, Thursday, 4 June 2009, online at http://www.fayettetribune.com/obituaries/…, accessed June 2009.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, William Edward Poff, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 3 Nov 1961.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Zella Poff, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 22 Sept 1963.
  7. [S2719] "Military Men in the News at Home and Overseas", Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 14 Aug 1973.

Victoria Coleman1

F, #27070, b. 1904, d. 1979
Birth*1904 Victoria was born at Bentree, Clay Co, WV, in 1904.2,3 
Marriage*23 Aug 1926 She married Lawrence Green Burdette at Caperton, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Aug 1926.
Lawrence Green Burdette, age 33, single, b. Brooks, WV, res. Caperton, par. Wm & Laura Alice, motorman; Victoria Coleman, age 21, divorced, b. Bentree, WV, res. Capterton, par. Elridge & Alice; md by J.C. Casebolt at Caperton.4,1 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Victoria Coleman and Lawrence Green Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household was Sylvester Harvey, stepson, age 6, b. WV.5 
Census4 Apr 1940 Victoria Coleman and Lawrence Green Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Apr 1940.5 
Residence*21 Aug 1963 Victoria Coleman resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 21 Aug 1963.1 
Death*1979 She died in 1979..2 
Burial*12 Nov 1979 She was buried on 12 Nov 1979 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1930Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Green Burdette and Victoria Coleman5
4 Apr 1940Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVLawrence Green Burdette and Victoria Coleman5

Partners and Children

Marriage*23 Aug 1926 She married Lawrence Green Burdette at Caperton, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Aug 1926.
Lawrence Green Burdette, age 33, single, b. Brooks, WV, res. Caperton, par. Wm & Laura Alice, motorman; Victoria Coleman, age 21, divorced, b. Bentree, WV, res. Capterton, par. Elridge & Alice; md by J.C. Casebolt at Caperton.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lawrence Green Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 23 Aug 1963.
  2. [S2734] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. VI, Huse Memorial Park (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  3. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Adam Lyle Miller1,2

M, #27071, b. 31 May 1885, d. 16 May 1951
Birth*31 May 1885 Adam Lyle Miller was born on 31 May 1885 at Sewell, Fayette Co, WV.1,2 
Marriage*20 Oct 1909 He married Lula Belle Burdette at South Nuttall, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Oct 1909.
Adam L. Miller, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Thurmond, par. Robert & Elizabeth, fireman; Lula B. Burdette, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Nutallburg, par. William & Laura; md by John E. Brown at South Nutall.3 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: fireman in Apr 1910 at Nuttall Pct, Fayette Co, WV. Locomotive.4 
Census*16 Apr 1910 Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Nuttall Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1910.4 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: engineer in Jan 1920 at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV. Steam railroad.4 
Census10 Jan 1920 Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.4 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: engineer in Apr 1930 at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV. Steam railroad.4 
Census22 Apr 1930 Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1930.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: engineer in Apr 1940 at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WV. Raillroad.4 
Census29 Apr 1940 Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WV, on 29 Apr 1940.4 
Residence*May 1951 Adam Lyle Miller resided at 106 Hume Court, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, in May 1951.1 
Death*16 May 1951 Adam died on 16 May 1951 at C&O Hospital, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 65.5,1 
Burial*19 May 1951 His body was interred on 19 May 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at Sunset Memorial Park.5,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Apr 1910Nuttall Pct, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette4
10 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller and Dorothy L. Miller4
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette4
29 Apr 1940Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller and Adam J. Miller4

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Oct 1909 He married Lula Belle Burdette at South Nuttall, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Oct 1909.
Adam L. Miller, age 24, single, b. Fayette Co, WV, res. Thurmond, par. Robert & Elizabeth, fireman; Lula B. Burdette, age 20, single, b. Summers Co, WV, res. Nutallburg, par. William & Laura; md by John E. Brown at South Nutall.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  2. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

John Riley1,2

M, #27072, b. circa 1888
Birth*circa 1888 John Riley was born circa 1888 at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV.3 
Marriage*25 Dec 1913 He married Bessie L. Burdette at Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1913. John Riley, age 25, single, b. Montgomery, WV; Bessie L. Burdette, age 18, single, b. Hinton, WV.3,1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: foreman in Jan 1920 at Caperton Pct, Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census*26 Jan 1920 John Riley and Bessie L. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Caperton Pct, Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Jan 1920.4 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1930 at Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.4 
Census16 Apr 1930 John Riley and Bessie L. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1930.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Caperton, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.4 
Census9 Apr 1940 John Riley and Bessie L. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Caperton, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1940.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
26 Jan 1920Caperton Pct, Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn Riley, Bessie L. Burdette, John W. Riley, Edith V. Riley and Bessie Helen Riley4
16 Apr 1930Nuttall Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn Riley, Bessie L. Burdette, John W. Riley, Edith V. Riley, Bessie Helen Riley and Jane Riley4
9 Apr 1940Caperton, Fayette Co, WVJohn Riley, Bessie L. Burdette, John W. Riley, Jane Riley and Laura Alice Cales4

Partners and Children

Marriage*25 Dec 1913 He married Bessie L. Burdette at Fayette Co, WV, on 25 Dec 1913. John Riley, age 25, single, b. Montgomery, WV; Bessie L. Burdette, age 18, single, b. Hinton, WV.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lawrence Green Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 23 Aug 1963.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Laura Alice Burdette.
  3. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Charles Henry Chambers1,2

M, #27073, b. 13 Feb 1884, d. 25 Oct 1957
Birth213 Feb 1879 Charles Henry Chambers was birth2 on 13 Feb 1879.1 
Birth*13 Feb 1884 Charles was born at Greenup Co, KY, on 13 Feb 1884.3,2 
Marriage*1 Oct 1914 He married Lelia F. Burdette at Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Oct 1914. Charley H. Chambers, age 28, single, b. Greenup Co, KY; Lelia Burdette, age 17, single, b. Summers Co, WV.2,4 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: railroader in Jan 1920 at Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WV. Brakeman.5 
Census*15 Jan 1920 Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1920.5 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: driver in May 1930 at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV. Transfer.5 
Census1 May 1930 Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 1 May 1930.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Garten, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.5 
Census16 Apr 1940 Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Garten, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.5 
Residence*Oct 1957 Charles Henry Chambers resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, in Oct 1957.3 
Death*25 Oct 1957 Charles died on 25 Oct 1957 at Pinecrest Sanitarium, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 73. Died of pulmonary tuberculosis.3,1 
Burial*28 Oct 1957 He was buried on 28 Oct 1957 at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.3,1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, George R. Chambers and Charles Henry Chambers Jr5
1 May 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, George R. Chambers, Charles Henry Chambers Jr, Lucille Chambers, Thomas D. Chambers, Robert Chambers and Gene Chambers5
16 Apr 1940Garten, Fayette Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, Charles Henry Chambers Jr, Lucille Chambers, Thomas D. Chambers, Robert Chambers, Gene Chambers, Howard Chambers and Dorothy Chambers5

Partners and Children

Marriage*1 Oct 1914 He married Lelia F. Burdette at Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Oct 1914. Charley H. Chambers, age 28, single, b. Greenup Co, KY; Lelia Burdette, age 17, single, b. Summers Co, WV.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2734] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. VI, Huse Memorial Park (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.
  2. [S2709] Larry G. Shuck., Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1903-1931 and Personal Property Tax Records for 1831 and 1833 (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 2006),.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lawrence Green Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 23 Aug 1963.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Lelia Burdette Chambers, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 21 Sept 1973.

Anis Vance Walker1,2

F, #27074, b. 15 Jul 1886, d. 16 Nov 1975
Birth*15 Jul 1886 Anis was born at Malden, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1886.3,4,2,5 
Marriage*20 Dec 1907 She married William Wallace Burdette at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Dec 1907.
Wm Wallace Burdett, age 21, single, b. Hinton, WV, res. Nuttallburg, par. Wm & Laura A, section foreman; Anis Walker, age 22, single, b. Eagle, WV, res. Eagle, par. Floyd & Laura; md by Jno K. Hintner at Montgomery.5 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 William Wallace Burdette and Anis Vance Walker resided at 2010 Fairmount Ave, Richmond, VA, on 12 Sep 1918.6 
Census10 Jan 1920 She and William Wallace Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Handley Pct, Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.7 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Anis Vance Walker appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.7 
Census*10 Apr 1940 Anis Vance Walker and William Wallace Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1940.7 
Residence*31 Dec 1964 Anis Vance Walker resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Dec 1964.8 
Death*16 Nov 1975 Anis died on 16 Nov 1975 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 89.4,2 
Burial*18 Nov 1975 Her body was interred on 18 Nov 1975 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.4,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Handley Pct, Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Wallace Burdette, Anis Vance Walker, William M. Burdette, Thelma Burdette and Wanda Burdette7
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette7
10 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Wallace Burdette, Anis Vance Walker, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette7

Partners and Children

Marriage*20 Dec 1907 She married William Wallace Burdette at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Dec 1907.
Wm Wallace Burdett, age 21, single, b. Hinton, WV, res. Nuttallburg, par. Wm & Laura A, section foreman; Anis Walker, age 22, single, b. Eagle, WV, res. Eagle, par. Floyd & Laura; md by Jno K. Hintner at Montgomery.5 
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. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  3. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Anis Vance Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 November 1975.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  8. [S237] Obituary, William Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 Jan 1965.

Viva Gladys Grimmett1,2,3

F, #27075, b. 22 Mar 1909, d. 6 Oct 1963
Birth*22 Mar 1909 Viva was born at Summers Co, WV, on 22 Mar 1909.1,4,2 
Marriage*25 Sep 1925 She married Charles Francis Burdette at Summers Co, WV, on 25 Sep 1925.
Charles Burdette, age 23, single, b. Summers Co, res. WV; Gladys Grimmett, age 18, single, b. Summers Co, res. Summers Co; md by H.P. Hackney.5,2 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Viva Gladys Grimmett and Charles Francis Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.2 
Census23 May 1940 Viva Gladys Grimmett and Charles Francis Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1940.2 
Death*6 Oct 1963 Viva died on 6 Oct 1963 at Garten, Fayette Co, WV, at age 54.1,4 
Burial*9 Oct 1963 Her body was interred on 9 Oct 1963 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at Elk Knob Cemetery.1,4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Elverton, Fayette Co, WVCharles Francis Burdette, Viva Gladys Grimmett and Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette2
23 May 1940Elverton, Fayette Co, WVCharles Francis Burdette, Viva Gladys Grimmett and Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette2

Partners and Children

Child

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Charles Francis Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 26 July 1967.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Gladys Burdette, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Tuesday, 8 October 1963.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.

Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette1,2

F, #27076, b. 5 Aug 1926, d. 3 May 2002
FatherCharles Francis Burdette2 b. February 1, 1901, d. July 24, 1967
MotherViva Gladys Grimmett2 b. March 22, 1909, d. October 6, 1963
Birth*5 Aug 1926 Gwendolyn was born at Caperton, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Aug 1926. 1930 census age 3 9/12.3,4,1,5 
 She was the daughter of Charles Francis Burdette and Viva Gladys Grimmett.2 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Francis Burdette and Viva Gladys Grimmett at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census23 May 1940 Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette appeared on the census of 23 May 1940 in the household of Charles Francis Burdette and Viva Gladys Grimmett at Elverton, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*9 Apr 1950 She married Jesse Mart Griffith at South Fayette, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1950.
Jessie M. Griffith, age 35, divorced, b. Raleigh Co, res. Beckley, par. Luther & Lacy, student; Gwendolyn Burdette, age 23, divorced, b. Fayette Co, res. Kaymoor, par. Charles & Gladys; md by Joe Thomas at South Fayette.1 
Residence6 Oct 1963 Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Oct 1963.6 
Residence*24 Jul 1967 She resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jul 1967.2 
Marriage*8 Sep 1967 She married Howard Leonard Rorabaugh at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 8 Sep 1967.
Howard Leonard Rorabaugh, age 56, divorced, b. Eagle, res. Gatewood, par. William & Lena; Gwendolyn Nelsie Griffith, age 41, widowed, b. Caperton, res. Quinnimont, par. Charles & Gladys; md by Clarence Kirby at Beckley.1 
ResidenceMay 2002 Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette resided at West Wickham, Raleigh Co, WV, in May 2002.5 
Death*3 May 2002 Gwendolyn died on 3 May 2002 at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 75.3,5 
Burial*5 May 2002 Her body was interred on 5 May 2002 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at Huse Memorial Park.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Elverton, Fayette Co, WVCharles Francis Burdette, Viva Gladys Grimmett and Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette4
23 May 1940Elverton, Fayette Co, WVCharles Francis Burdette, Viva Gladys Grimmett and Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette4

Partners and Children

Marriage*9 Apr 1950 She married Jesse Mart Griffith at South Fayette, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1950.
Jessie M. Griffith, age 35, divorced, b. Raleigh Co, res. Beckley, par. Luther & Lacy, student; Gwendolyn Burdette, age 23, divorced, b. Fayette Co, res. Kaymoor, par. Charles & Gladys; md by Joe Thomas at South Fayette.1 
Children
  • David Baxter Griffith7
  • Gladys Melinda Griffith7 b. 13 Jul 1952
  • Viva Charlene Griffith7
  • Jessie Gwendolyn Griffith7
  • Tim Griffith5
  • Lyle Benjamin Griffith7

Partners and Children

Marriage*8 Sep 1967 She married Howard Leonard Rorabaugh at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 8 Sep 1967.
Howard Leonard Rorabaugh, age 56, divorced, b. Eagle, res. Gatewood, par. William & Lena; Gwendolyn Nelsie Griffith, age 41, widowed, b. Caperton, res. Quinnimont, par. Charles & Gladys; md by Clarence Kirby at Beckley.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Charles Francis Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 26 July 1967.
  3. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Nelsie Gwendolyn Rorabaugh, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, May 2002, via Gaye Whitehead.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Gladys Burdette, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Tuesday, 8 October 1963.
  7. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Jesse Mart Griffith1,2

M, #27077, b. 24 Jan 1915, d. 27 Apr 1965
Birth*24 Jan 1915 Jesse was born at Raleigh Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1915.2,1 
Marriage*9 Apr 1950 He married Gwendolyn Nelsie Burdette at South Fayette, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1950.
Jessie M. Griffith, age 35, divorced, b. Raleigh Co, res. Beckley, par. Luther & Lacy, student; Gwendolyn Burdette, age 23, divorced, b. Fayette Co, res. Kaymoor, par. Charles & Gladys; md by Joe Thomas at South Fayette.1 
Residence*Apr 1965 Jesse Mart Griffith resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1965.2 
Death*27 Apr 1965 Jesse died on 27 Apr 1965 at VA Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 50.2 
Burial*30 Apr 1965 His body was interred on 30 Apr 1965 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at Huse Memorial Park.2 

Partners and Children

Children
  • David Baxter Griffith3
  • Gladys Melinda Griffith3 b. 13 Jul 1952
  • Viva Charlene Griffith3
  • Jessie Gwendolyn Griffith3
  • Tim Griffith4
  • Lyle Benjamin Griffith3

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Nelsie Gwendolyn Rorabaugh, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, May 2002, via Gaye Whitehead.

George R. Chambers1

M, #27078, b. 1915
FatherCharles Henry Chambers1 b. February 13, 1884, d. October 25, 1957
MotherLelia F. Burdette1 b. April 18, 1897, d. September 19, 1973
Birth*1915 George R. Chambers was born in 1915 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 George R. Chambers appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette at Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census1 May 1930 George R. Chambers appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 in the household of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, George R. Chambers and Charles Henry Chambers Jr1
1 May 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, George R. Chambers, Charles Henry Chambers Jr, Lucille Chambers, Thomas D. Chambers, Robert Chambers and Gene Chambers1

Citations

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

Charles Henry Chambers Jr1

M, #27079, b. 1918
FatherCharles Henry Chambers1 b. February 13, 1884, d. October 25, 1957
MotherLelia F. Burdette1 b. April 18, 1897, d. September 19, 1973
Birth*1918 Charles Henry Chambers Jr was born in 1918 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census15 Jan 1920 Charles Henry Chambers Jr appeared on the census of 15 Jan 1920 in the household of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette at Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census1 May 1930 Charles Henry Chambers Jr appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 in the household of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Garten, Fayette Co, WV. Coal loader, coal mine.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1940 Charles Henry Chambers Jr appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette at Garten, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*19 Sep 1973 Charles Henry Chambers Jr resided at Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH, on 19 Sep 1973.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Raleigh, Raleigh Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, George R. Chambers and Charles Henry Chambers Jr1
1 May 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, George R. Chambers, Charles Henry Chambers Jr, Lucille Chambers, Thomas D. Chambers, Robert Chambers and Gene Chambers1
16 Apr 1940Garten, Fayette Co, WVCharles Henry Chambers, Lelia F. Burdette, Charles Henry Chambers Jr, Lucille Chambers, Thomas D. Chambers, Robert Chambers, Gene Chambers, Howard Chambers and Dorothy Chambers1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lelia Burdette Chambers, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 21 Sept 1973.

John Richard Adkins1,2

M, #27082, b. circa 1917
Birth*circa 1917 John was born at Clay Co, WV, circa 1917.1 
Marriage*26 Dec 1955 He married Lucille Chambers at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Dec 1955.
John Richard Adkins, age 38, divorced, b. Clay Co, res. Oak Hill, par. Roy & Cora, miner; Lucille Virginia Chambers, age 29, single, b. Glen Morgan, res. Oak Hill, par. Charles & Lillian; md by C. Shirley Donnelly at Oak Hill.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lelia Burdette Chambers, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 21 Sept 1973.

(?) Erickson1

M, #27083
Marriage* (?) Erickson married Dorothy Chambers, daughter of Charles Henry Chambers and Lelia F. Burdette.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lelia Burdette Chambers, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 21 Sept 1973.

William L. Miller1

M, #27084, b. 13 Nov 1910, d. Mar 1972
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*13 Nov 1910 William L. Miller was born on 13 Nov 1910.2,1 
 He was the son of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 William L. Miller appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 William L. Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Residence*16 May 1951 William L. Miller resided at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, on 16 May 1951.3 
Death*Mar 1972 William died in Mar 1972 at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, at age 61.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller and Dorothy L. Miller1
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1

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. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.

Howard L. Miller1

M, #27085, b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 22 Oct 1977
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*8 Mar 1913 Howard L. Miller was born on 8 Mar 1913 at WV.2,1 
 He was the son of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Howard L. Miller appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Howard L. Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Howard L. Miller married Mattie (?)3 
Residence16 May 1951 Howard L. Miller resided at Baltimore, MD, on 16 May 1951.4 
Residence*10 Nov 1972 He resided at Baltimore, MD, on 10 Nov 1972.5 
Death*22 Oct 1977 Howard died on 22 Oct 1977 at Baltimore hospital, Baltimore, MD, at age 64.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller and Dorothy L. Miller1
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Howard L. Miller married Mattie (?)3 
Children
  • Eugene Miller3
  • Ralph Miller3
  • Eileen Miller3

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. [S237] Obituary, Howard L. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 23 Oct 1977.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Lula B. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday 11 Nov 1972 and Sunday 12 Nov 1972.

Marjorie A. Miller1

F, #27086, b. 21 Oct 1914, d. 6 Aug 1997
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*21 Oct 1914 Marjorie A. Miller was born on 21 Oct 1914 at WV.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Marjorie A. Miller appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Marjorie A. Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Marjorie A. Miller married Carl Clark.3 
Residence16 May 1951 Marjorie A. Miller resided at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 May 1951.4 
Residence*10 Nov 1972 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 10 Nov 1972.3 
Residence22 Oct 1977 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 22 Oct 1977.5 
Death*6 Aug 1997 She died on 6 Aug 1997 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, at age 82..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller and Dorothy L. Miller1
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Marjorie A. Miller married Carl Clark.3 

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. [S237] Obituary, Lula B. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday 11 Nov 1972 and Sunday 12 Nov 1972.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Howard L. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 23 Oct 1977.

Mary Ruth Miller1

F, #27087, b. 1916
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*1916 Mary Ruth Miller was born in 1916 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Mary Ruth Miller appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Mary Ruth Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage* Mary Ruth Miller married Ray Bowling.2 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1940 Mary Ruth Miller appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1940 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Residence16 May 1951 Mary Ruth Miller resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 May 1951.3 
Residence*10 Nov 1972 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 10 Nov 1972.2 
Residence22 Oct 1977 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 22 Oct 1977.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller and Dorothy L. Miller1
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1
29 Apr 1940Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller and Adam J. Miller1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Mary Ruth Miller married Ray Bowling.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lula B. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday 11 Nov 1972 and Sunday 12 Nov 1972.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Howard L. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 23 Oct 1977.

Dorothy L. Miller1

F, #27088, b. 18 Mar 1919, d. 13 Apr 1993
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*18 Mar 1919 Dorothy L. Miller was born on 18 Mar 1919 at WV.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Dorothy L. Miller appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Ansted, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Dorothy L. Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1940 Dorothy L. Miller appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1940 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Residence16 May 1951 Dorothy L. Miller resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 May 1951.3 
Marriage* She married Sammy Briguglio.4 
Residence*10 Nov 1972 Dorothy L. Miller resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 10 Nov 1972.4 
Residence22 Oct 1977 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 22 Oct 1977.5 
Death*13 Apr 1993 She died on 13 Apr 1993 at Easley, Pickens Co, SC, at age 74..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Ansted, Fayette Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller and Dorothy L. Miller1
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1
29 Apr 1940Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller and Adam J. Miller1

Partners and Children

Marriage* Dorothy L. Miller married Sammy Briguglio.4 

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. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lula B. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday 11 Nov 1972 and Sunday 12 Nov 1972.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Howard L. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 23 Oct 1977.

Alma Grace Miller1,2

F, #27089, b. circa 1922
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*circa 1922 Alma Grace Miller was born circa 1922 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Alma Grace Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1940 Alma Grace Miller appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1940 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Residence16 May 1951 Alma Grace Miller resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 May 1951.3 
Residence*10 Nov 1972 She resided at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co, FL, on 10 Nov 1972.4 
Residence22 Oct 1977 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 22 Oct 1977.2 
Residence3 May 2002 She resided at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL, on 3 May 2002.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1
29 Apr 1940Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller and Adam J. Miller1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Howard L. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 23 Oct 1977.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lula B. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday 11 Nov 1972 and Sunday 12 Nov 1972.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Nelsie Gwendolyn Rorabaugh, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, May 2002, via Gaye Whitehead.

Adam J. Miller1

M, #27090, b. 30 May 1923, d. 21 Oct 1994
FatherAdam Lyle Miller1 b. May 31, 1885, d. May 16, 1951
MotherLula Belle Burdette1 b. September 30, 1889, d. November 10, 1972
Birth*30 May 1923 Adam J. Miller was born on 30 May 1923 at WV.1,2 
 He was the son of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 Adam J. Miller appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1940 Adam J. Miller appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1940 in the household of Adam Lyle Miller and Lula Belle Burdette at Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Residence16 May 1951 Adam J. Miller resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 May 1951.3 
Residence*10 Nov 1972 He resided at Rome City, Noble Co, IN, on 10 Nov 1972.4 
Residence22 Oct 1977 He resided at Rome City, Noble Co, IN, on 22 Oct 1977.5 
Death*21 Oct 1994 He died on 21 Oct 1994 at Pelzer, Anderson Co, SC, at age 71..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Apr 1930Shady Spring Dist, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, William L. Miller, Howard L. Miller, Marjorie A. Miller, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller, Adam J. Miller, Anis Vance Walker, Thelma Burdette, Wanda Burdette and Clifford Lee Burdette1
29 Apr 1940Glen Morgan, Raleigh Co, WVAdam Lyle Miller, Lula Belle Burdette, Mary Ruth Miller, Dorothy L. Miller, Alma Grace Miller and Adam J. Miller1

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. [S237] Obituary, Adam Lyle Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 18 May 1951.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lula B. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday 11 Nov 1972 and Sunday 12 Nov 1972.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Howard L. Miller, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 23 Oct 1977.

William M. Burdette1

M, #27097, b. circa 1910
FatherWilliam Wallace Burdette1 b. March 22, 1886, d. December 31, 1964
MotherAnis Vance Walker1 b. July 15, 1886, d. November 16, 1975
Birth*circa 1910 William was born at WV circa 1910.2 
 He was the son of William Wallace Burdette and Anis Vance Walker.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 William M. Burdette appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of William Wallace Burdette and Anis Vance Walker at Handley Pct, Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.2 
Residence*31 Dec 1964 William M. Burdette resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Dec 1964.1 
Residence16 Nov 1975 He resided at Holiday, Pasco Co, FL, on 16 Nov 1975.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Handley Pct, Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Wallace Burdette, Anis Vance Walker, William M. Burdette, Thelma Burdette and Wanda Burdette2

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, William Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 Jan 1965.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Anis Vance Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 November 1975.

Joseph Claude Robinson1,2

M, #27098, b. 14 Nov 1906, d. 22 Aug 1979
Birth*14 Nov 1906 Joseph was born at Fluvanna Co, VA, on 14 Nov 1906.3 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: clerk in Apr 1940 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV. Beer garden.4 
Census*10 Apr 1940 He appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1940.4 
Marriage* He married Wanda Burdette, daughter of William Wallace Burdette and Anis Vance Walker.5 
Residence*Aug 1979 Joseph Claude Robinson resided at Rt 1, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, in Aug 1979.6 
Death*22 Aug 1979 Joseph died on 22 Aug 1979 at VA Hospital, Richmond, VA, at age 72.6 
Burial* His body was interred at Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Apr 1940Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVJoseph Claude Robinson4

Partners and Children

Marriage* He married Wanda Burdette, daughter of William Wallace Burdette and Anis Vance Walker.5 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Anis Vance Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 November 1975.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, William Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 2 Jan 1965.
  6. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.

Ralph Gay1

M, #27099, b. 3 May 1913, d. 18 Sep 1976
Birth*3 May 1913 Ralph was born at Pratt, Kanawha Co, WV, on 3 May 1913.2,3,4 
Marriage*20 Jan 1935 He married Thelma Burdette at Smithers, Fayette Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1935.
Ralph Gay, age 22, single, b. Pratt, res. Montgomery, par. H.W. & Mary, miner; Thelma Burdett, age 21, single, b. East Bank, res. Montgomery, par. W.W. & Anis; md by E.H. Eppling at Smithers.4 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: clerk in Apr 1940 at Cannelton, Fayette Co, WV. Scrip clerk, company office.3 
Census*24 Apr 1940 Ralph Gay and Thelma Burdette appeared on the census as head of household at Cannelton, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1940.3 
Death*18 Sep 1976 Ralph died on 18 Sep 1976 at Broward Co, FL, at age 63.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
24 Apr 1940Cannelton, Fayette Co, WVRalph Gay, Thelma Burdette, Jerry Gay and Marilyn Sue Gay3

Partners and Children

Children
  • Jerry Gay3
  • Marilyn Sue Gay3

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Anis Vance Burdette, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 17 November 1975.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

Cecil G. Duncan1,2,3

F, #27100, b. Dec 1886, d. 28 Jul 1933
FatherClaudius Edwin Duncan2 b. August 12, 1857, d. August 6, 1932
MotherMinnie G. Blake2 b. December 9, 1869, d. February 29, 1936
Birth*Dec 1886 Cecil G. Duncan was born in Dec 1886 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.2,4 
 She was the daughter of Claudius Edwin Duncan and Minnie G. Blake.2 
Birth218 Nov 1887 Cecil G. Duncan was birth2 on 18 Nov 1887.3 
(Witness) Census5 Jun 1900 She appeared on the census of 5 Jun 1900 in the household of Claudius Edwin Duncan and Minnie G. Blake at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census15 Apr 1910 Cecil G. Duncan appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1910 in the household of Claudius Edwin Duncan and Minnie G. Blake at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Marriage*11 Jun 1913 She married Henry Blain Clower at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 11 Jun 1913. H.B. Clower, age 25, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; Cecile G. Duncan, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by A.S. Kelley at Charleston.6 
Census13 Jan 1920 Cecil G. Duncan and Henry Blain Clower appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1920.5 
Census*2 Apr 1930 Cecil G. Duncan and Henry Blain Clower appeared on the census as head of household at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Apr 1930.5 
(informant) Death6 Aug 1932 Cecil was informant for the death of Claudius Edwin Duncan at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Aug 1932.1,7 
Death*28 Jul 1933 Cecil died on 28 Jul 1933 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 46.4,1,3 
Burial*30 Jul 1933 She was buried on 30 Jul 1933 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.4,3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jun 1900Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVClaudius Edwin Duncan, Minnie G. Blake, Cecil G. Duncan, Bess L. Duncan, Hunter C. Duncan, Pearl Duncan, Madge O. Duncan, Gladys B. Duncan and Vivian W. Duncan5
15 Apr 1910Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVClaudius Edwin Duncan, Minnie G. Blake, Cecil G. Duncan, Bess L. Duncan, Pearl Duncan, Madge O. Duncan, Gladys B. Duncan, Vivian W. Duncan, Garnett Duncan, Julian F. Duncan and Camillus Edwin Duncan5
13 Jan 1920Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVHenry Blain Clower and Cecil G. Duncan5
2 Apr 1930Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WVHenry Blain Clower, Cecil G. Duncan, Lacy Henrie Clower, William E. McCoy, Bess L. Duncan and Josephine G. McCoy5

Partners and Children

Marriage*11 Jun 1913 She married Henry Blain Clower at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 11 Jun 1913. H.B. Clower, age 25, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; Cecile G. Duncan, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by A.S. Kelley at Charleston.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Cecil Clower, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 30 July 1933.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  7. [S2687] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. IV (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society),.