Ledford Reed Arthur1

M, #51451, b. circa 1924
Family Explorer
Birth*circa 1924 Ledford Reed Arthur was born circa 1924 at Potts Creek, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*31 Jan 1964 He married Ida Florence Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 31 Jan 1964.
Ledford Reed Arthur, age 40, widowed, 1 prev marriage, b. Potts Creek, res. Covington, par. George Arthur & Pearl Potley, pulp wood cutter, self employed; Ida Wright nee Bess, age 46, widowed, 1 prev marriage, b. Alleghany Co, res. Rt 4, Covington, par. H.E. Bess & Mary Jane Hepler; md by Ralph D. Richardson at Covington.1 

Family

Ida Florence Bess b. 12 Mar 1918, d. 23 Apr 1994

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

George David Kimberlin1,2

M, #51452, b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
Family Explorer
Birth*12 Apr 1894 George was born at Arritts, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Apr 1894.1,2 
Marriage*circa 1926 He married Lora May Bess, daughter of Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler, circa 1926.2 
Employment*May 1930 Occupation: farm laborer in May 1930 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.2 
Census*2 May 1930 George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1930.2 
Death*12 Oct 1939 George died on 12 Oct 1939 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 45. Died of tuberculosis. Informant was J.J. Kimberlin, Jordan Mines, VA.1 
Burial*15 Oct 1939 His body was interred on 15 Oct 1939 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAGeorge David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess2

Family

Lora May Bess b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Virgil K. Kimberlin1

M, #51453
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge David Kimberlin1 b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
MotherLora May Bess1 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
 Virgil K. Kimberlin is the son of George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Henry L. Kimberlin1

M, #51454
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge David Kimberlin1 b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
MotherLora May Bess1 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
 Henry L. Kimberlin is the son of George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Melvin W. Kimberlin1

M, #51455
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge David Kimberlin1 b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
MotherLora May Bess1 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
 Melvin W. Kimberlin is the son of George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Lewis Kimberlin1

M, #51456
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge David Kimberlin1 b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
MotherLora May Bess1 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
 Lewis Kimberlin is the son of George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Louise Kimberlin1

F, #51457
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge David Kimberlin1 b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
MotherLora May Bess1 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
 Louise Kimberlin is the daughter of George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Sadie Kimberlin1

F, #51458
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge David Kimberlin1 b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 12 Oct 1939
MotherLora May Bess1 b. 10 May 1909, d. 7 May 1986
 Sadie Kimberlin is the daughter of George David Kimberlin and Lora May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Ethel Llewlyn Tucker1

F, #51459, b. 7 Dec 1918, d. 22 Oct 2000
Family Explorer
FatherWalter Jackson Tucker1 b. 31 May 1882, d. 27 Feb 1969
MotherClara May Tingler1 b. Feb 1897, d. 15 Jan 1984
Birth*7 Dec 1918 Ethel was born at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Dec 1918.2,1 
 She was the daughter of Walter Jackson Tucker and Clara May Tingler.1 
(Witness) Census27 Jan 1920 Ethel Llewlyn Tucker appeared on the census of 27 Jan 1920 in the household of Walter Jackson Tucker and Clara May Tingler at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Ethel Llewlyn Tucker appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Walter Jackson Tucker and Clara May Tingler at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage12 Oct 1939 She married William Douglas Bess at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Oct 1939.
William Douglas Bess, age 27, single, b. Clifton Forge, res. Clifton Forge, par. Henry E. Bess & Mary Hepler, farmer; Ethel Llewlyn Tucker, age 21, single, b. Clifton Forge, res. Clifton Forge, par. Walter J. Tucker & Clara Tingler; md by T.C. Cales at Clifton Forge.1 
Census*16 Apr 1940 Ethel Llewlyn Tucker and William Douglas Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1940.3 
(informant) Death14 Nov 1977 Ethel was informant for the death of William Douglas Bess at Rt 4, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Nov 1977.4 
Death*22 Oct 2000 Ethel died on 22 Oct 2000 at Lynchburg, VA, at age 81.5,6 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
27 Jan 1920Covington, Alleghany Co, VAWalter Jackson Tucker, Clara May Tingler and Ethel Llewlyn Tucker3
12 Apr 1930Covington, Alleghany Co, VAWalter Jackson Tucker, Clara May Tingler, Ethel Llewlyn Tucker, Phyllis W. Tucker, Walter Jackson Tucker Jr and Roscoe H. Tucker3
16 Apr 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Douglas Bess and Ethel Llewlyn Tucker3

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [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.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  6. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Elsie Pierce1

F, #51460
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Ray Pierce Sr1 b. 22 Apr 1904, d. 19 Mar 1981
MotherLena Juanita Bess1 b. 30 Dec 1910, d. 29 May 1994
 Elsie Pierce is the daughter of John Ray Pierce Sr and Lena Juanita Bess.1 

Citations

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

John Ray Pierce Jr1

M, #51461
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Ray Pierce Sr1 b. 22 Apr 1904, d. 19 Mar 1981
MotherLena Juanita Bess1 b. 30 Dec 1910, d. 29 May 1994
 John Ray Pierce Jr is the son of John Ray Pierce Sr and Lena Juanita Bess.1 

Citations

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

Margaret Pierce1

F, #51462
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Ray Pierce Sr1 b. 22 Apr 1904, d. 19 Mar 1981
MotherLena Juanita Bess1 b. 30 Dec 1910, d. 29 May 1994
 Margaret Pierce is the daughter of John Ray Pierce Sr and Lena Juanita Bess.1 

Citations

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

Tessie Lee Johns1

F, #51463, b. circa 1921
Family Explorer
Birth*circa 1921 Tessie Lee Johns was born circa 1921 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*1 Feb 1941 She married Lewis Layman Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Feb 1941.
Lewis Layman Bess, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Covington, par. Henry E. Bess & Mary Jane Hepler, laborer; Tessie Lee Johns, age 20, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Low Moor, par. T.D. Johns & E.B. Branham; md by J.M. Jewell at Covington.1 

Family

Lewis Layman Bess b. 14 Oct 1919, d. 21 Jun 1996

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Alfred Lee Hepler1

M, #51464, b. circa 1918
Family Explorer
Birth*circa 1918 Alfred Lee Hepler was born circa 1918 at Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Marriage*19 Jun 1939 He married Retha Agnes Bess at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Jun 1939.
Alfred Lee Hepler, age 21, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Earlhurst, VA, par. Harvey Lee Hepler & Mary Ada Reynolds, laborer; Retha Agnes Bess, age 18, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Jordan Mines, par. Henry E. Bess & Mary Jane Hepler; md by W.C. Richards at Covington.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: laborer in May 1940 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA. Road construction.2 
Census*2 May 1940 Alfred Lee Hepler and Retha Agnes Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 2 May 1940.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAAlfred Lee Hepler and Retha Agnes Bess2

Family

Retha Agnes Bess b. 19 Jun 1921, d. 15 Feb 1985
Child

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Bertram Lynn Hepler1

M, #51465
Family Explorer
FatherAlfred Lee Hepler1 b. circa 1918
MotherRetha Agnes Bess1 b. 19 Jun 1921, d. 15 Feb 1985
 Bertram Lynn Hepler is the son of Alfred Lee Hepler and Retha Agnes Bess.1 

Citations

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

Earl M. Lockhart1

M, #51466, b. circa 1910
Family Explorer
Birth*circa 1910 Earl M. Lockhart was born circa 1910 at VA.1 
Marriage*24 Jun 1973 He married Mary Alpharetta Bess at Hammond, Lake Co, IN, on 24 Jun 1973.
Earl M. Lockhart, age 63, widowed, 1 prev marriage, b. VA, res. 337 Nobel St, Gary, IN, transportation; Mary A. Bess, age 50, single, b. VA, res. 515 North Rockbridge St, Covington, VA, waitress; md by Carver Tinsley at Hammond.1 

Family

Mary Alpharetta Bess b. 9 Oct 1922, d. 13 Nov 1987

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.

Albert Bess1

M, #51467, b. 21 Apr 1903, d. 16 Feb 1907
Family Explorer
FatherHenry Eakin Bess1 b. 30 Mar 1876, d. 5 Feb 1958
MotherMary Jane Hepler1 b. 28 Jan 1881, d. 29 Jun 1950
Birth*21 Apr 1903 Albert Bess was born on 21 Apr 1903.1 
 He was the son of Henry Eakin Bess and Mary Jane Hepler.1 
Death*16 Feb 1907 Albert Bess died on 16 Feb 1907 at age 3..1 
Burial* His body was interred at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.1 

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Albert Bess, online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed March 2017.