John Wesley Eary

M, #16157, b. 27 Feb 1875, d. 4 Aug 1955
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Birth*27 Feb 1875 John was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Feb 1875.1,2,3 
Marriage*7 Mar 1906 He married Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Mar 1906. J.W. Eary, age 31, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Alex & Sarah, Judge Criminal Court; Ada Arthur, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Stephen & Rachel; md by Henry Light at Fayetteville.2,3 
Employment*Apr 1910 John's occupation: None given at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, in Apr 1910.4 
Num Child*22 Apr 1910 He and Rachel Ada Arthur had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1910.4 
Census*22 Apr 1910 John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1910.4 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: judge in Jan 1920 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV. Circuit court.4 
Census6 Jan 1920 John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Jan 1920.4 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: judge in Apr 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV. Circuit court.4 
Census9 Apr 1930 John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Daniel St, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1930.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: attorney in Apr 1940 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV. Private practice.4 
Census16 Apr 1940 John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Apr 1940.4 
Death*4 Aug 1955 John died on 4 Aug 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at age 80.1,3,5 
Burial*6 Aug 1955 His body was interred on 6 Aug 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, at Huse Memorial Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Apr 1910Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary4
6 Jan 1920Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary4
9 Apr 1930Daniel St, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary4
16 Apr 1940Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary4

Partners and Children
Marriage*7 Mar 1906 He married Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 7 Mar 1906. J.W. Eary, age 31, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Alex & Sarah, Judge Criminal Court; Ada Arthur, age 25, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Fayette Co, par. Stephen & Rachel; md by Henry Light at Fayetteville.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S237] Obituary, John W. Eary, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 August 1955.

Helen Lorene Wilson

F, #16158, d. 25 Dec 1992
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Birth* Helen was born at Nicholas Co, WV. 
Marriage*18 Feb 1944 She married James Emmet Coleman at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1944.1,2 
Death*25 Dec 1992 Helen died on 25 Dec 1992.2 

Partners and Children
Child

Citations

  1. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, James Emmet Coleman, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Wednesday, 19 April 2006, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed Dec 2008.

Cheryl Christenia Coleman1

F, #16159, b. 13 Jan 1947, d. 5 Jan 2018
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FatherJames Emmet Coleman b. 23 Jul 1909, d. 16 Apr 2006
MotherHelen Lorene Wilson d. 25 Dec 1992
Birth*13 Jan 1947 Cheryl was born at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1947.1,2 
 She was the daughter of James Emmet Coleman and Helen Lorene Wilson. 
Marriage*9 Jun 1967 She married Charles Willard Strawn at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Jun 1967. Charles Willard Strawn, age 20, single, b. Connersville, IN, res. Connersville, IN, par. Willard & Vea; Cheryl Christena Coleman, age 20, single, b. Oak Hill, res. Oak Hill, par. Emmett & Lorene; md by Phillip Hoosier at Oak Hill.2 
Residence*1993 Cheryl Christenia Coleman resided at IL in 1993.3 
Death*5 Jan 2018 Cheryl died on 5 Jan 2018 at East Alton, Madison Co, IL, at age 70.
Cheryl Coleman Strawn born January 13, 1947 passed away January 5th at home following a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmet and Lorene Coleman of Oak Hill, WV and a granddaughter Amber Strawn of Delhi, IL.

Cheryl, a social worker, faithfully served The Lord with her husband Bill (Charles) Strawn as he pastored for over 40 years, 17 at Meadowbrook Church of God in Bethalto. They were married June 9, 1967 in Oak Hill.

Surviving is her husband, 3 sons; Charles Strawn (Carrie) of Seattle, Tim Strawn (Diane) of Cahokia, IL Scott Strawn (Cambra) of Oklahoma City; a daughter Sara Anderson (Julius) of Dalhart, TX and 8 loved grandchildren Alex, Jordan, Janae, Zinash, Will, Jalen, Mihret, and Sam.

Visitation will be January 13th at Lifebrook Church in Bethalto, IL from 12:30-2:00 preceding the 2:00 service officiated by Pastor Steven VanFossen.
Memorials may be made to Lifebrook Church.4 

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2737] As told to Cheryl Christenia Coleman Strawn James Emmet Coleman, "Incidentally..." Tales, Stories, and Memories from a Mountaineer Lifetime (2001),.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Cheryl Coleman Strawn, Alton (IL) Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home, onine at http://www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com/obituaries/…, accessed January 2018.
  5. [S237] Obituary, James Emmet Coleman, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Wednesday, 19 April 2006, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed Dec 2008.

Charles Willard Strawn

M, #16160
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Marriage*9 Jun 1967 He married Cheryl Christenia Coleman at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Jun 1967. Charles Willard Strawn, age 20, single, b. Connersville, IN, res. Connersville, IN, par. Willard & Vea; Cheryl Christena Coleman, age 20, single, b. Oak Hill, res. Oak Hill, par. Emmett & Lorene; md by Phillip Hoosier at Oak Hill.1 

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, James Emmet Coleman, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Wednesday, 19 April 2006, online at http://www.register-herald.com/archivesearch/…, accessed Dec 2008.

Gladys Eary

F, #16161, b. 5 Jul 1907, d. 8 Feb 1998
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FatherJohn Wesley Eary b. 27 Feb 1875, d. 4 Aug 1955
MotherRachel Ada Arthur b. 2 Jul 1879, d. 9 Aug 1968
Birth*5 Jul 1907 Gladys was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jul 1907.1 
 She was the daughter of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur. 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1910 Gladys Eary appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Gladys Eary appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Gladys Eary appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Daniel St, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: teacher in Apr 1940 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV. High school.2 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1940 Gladys Eary appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1940 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.2 
(informant) Death4 Aug 1955 Gladys was informant for the death of John Wesley Eary at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1955.3,4,5 
Residence*4 Aug 1955 Gladys Eary resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1955.5 
Residence9 Aug 1968 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Aug 1968.6 
Death*8 Feb 1998 Gladys died on 8 Feb 1998 at Fayette Co, WV, at age 90.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Apr 1910Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary2
6 Jan 1920Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary2
9 Apr 1930Daniel St, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary2
16 Apr 1940Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary2

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. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  4. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993),.
  5. [S237] Obituary, John W. Eary, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 August 1955.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Ada R. Eary, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 10 August 1968.

Ruth Opal Eary1

F, #16162, b. 26 Aug 1909, d. 4 Sep 1991
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FatherJohn Wesley Eary b. 27 Feb 1875, d. 4 Aug 1955
MotherRachel Ada Arthur b. 2 Jul 1879, d. 9 Aug 1968
Birth*26 Aug 1909 Ruth was born at Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Aug 1909.2 
 She was the daughter of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur. 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1910 Ruth Opal Eary appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Ruth Opal Eary appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census9 Apr 1930 Ruth Opal Eary appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Daniel St, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Ruth Opal Eary was employed by High school in Apr 1940 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV..1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1940 She appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1940 in the household of John Wesley Eary and Rachel Ada Arthur at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*4 Aug 1955 Ruth Opal Eary resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1955.3 
Residence9 Aug 1968 She resided at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Aug 1968.4 
Death*4 Sep 1991 Ruth died on 4 Sep 1991 at Fayette Co, WV, at age 82.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Apr 1910Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary1
6 Jan 1920Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary1
9 Apr 1930Daniel St, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary1
16 Apr 1940Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WVJohn Wesley Eary, Rachel Ada Arthur, Gladys Eary and Ruth Opal Eary1

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, John W. Eary, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 August 1955.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Ada R. Eary, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Saturday, 10 August 1968.
  5. [S171] Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce., History of Fayette Co, WV 1993 (Oak Hill: Fayette Co. Chamber of Commerce, 1993),.