Thomas R. Burdette1,2,3

M, #653, b. circa 1835, d. 3 Oct 1898
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FatherGeorge St. Clair Burdette b. Sep 1810, d. 19 Nov 1906
MotherElizabeth Dehart b. circa 1810, d. 23 Jan 1895
Name Variation  Thomas R. Burdette was also known as O. Thomas Burdette. 
Birth*circa 1835 Thomas was born at Monroe Co, VA, circa 1835. 1850 age 15; 1870 age 34; 1880 age 44.1 
 He was the son of George St. Clair Burdette and Elizabeth Dehart. 
(Witness) Census5 Sep 1850 Thomas R. Burdette appeared on the census of 5 Sep 1850 in the household of George St. Clair Burdette and Elizabeth Dehart at District 20, Giles Co, VA.1 
Marriage*11 Oct 1855 He married Mary J. Mognett at Greenbrier Co, VA, on 11 Oct 1855.
Tho. R. Burdett, age 21, single, b. Monroe, res. Greenbrier, par. St. Clair & Elizabeth, farmer; Mary J. Mognet, age 15, single, b. Monroe, res. Greenbrier, par. Thomas & Sarah J; md by M.T. Bibb.2 
EmploymentJul 1860 Occupation: farmer in Jul 1860 at District 2, Greenbrier Co, VA.1 
Census29 Jul 1860 Thomas R. Burdette and Mary J. Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at District 2, Greenbrier Co, VA, on 29 Jul 1860.1 
EmploymentSep 1870 Occupation: farm laborer in Sep 1870 at Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Census1 Sep 1870 Thomas R. Burdette and Mary J. Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 1 Sep 1870.1 
Employment*Jun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Census*30 Jun 1880 Thomas R. Burdette and Mary J. Mognett appeared on the census as head of household at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV, on 30 Jun 1880. Son Franklin listed as "William A" (son Wm H already listed).1 
Death*3 Oct 1898 Thomas died on 3 Oct 1898 at Brooks, Summers Co, WV. Died of an abscessed stomach.4 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Sep 1850District 20, Giles Co, VAGeorge St. Clair Burdette, Elizabeth Dehart, Thomas R. Burdette, Christiana C. Burdette, William Henry Harrison Burdette, Joseph Green Burdette, Giles M. Burdette, Daily Robert Burdette, Catherine Burdette and Nancy Jane Burdette1
29 Jul 1860District 2, Greenbrier Co, VAThomas R. Burdette, Mary J. Mognett and Isaac Thomas Burdette1
1 Sep 1870Blue Sulphur Twp, Greenbrier Co, WVThomas R. Burdette, Mary J. Mognett, Isaac Thomas Burdette, Mary E. Burdette, William Harrison Burdette, Christiana Estaline Burdette, Joseph Green Burdette and Sarah Jane Burdette1
30 Jun 1880Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVThomas R. Burdette, Mary J. Mognett, William Harrison Burdette, Christiana Estaline Burdette, Sarah Jane Burdette, Franklin Burdette, James Washington Burdette, Lucy Ellen Burdette, Henry W. Tilden Burdette and Minnie Lee Burdette1

Family

Mary J. Mognett b. circa 1840, d. 4 Dec 1898
Marriage*11 Oct 1855 He married Mary J. Mognett at Greenbrier Co, VA, on 11 Oct 1855.
Tho. R. Burdett, age 21, single, b. Monroe, res. Greenbrier, par. St. Clair & Elizabeth, farmer; Mary J. Mognet, age 15, single, b. Monroe, res. Greenbrier, par. Thomas & Sarah J; md by M.T. Bibb.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Greenbrier Co, WV.
  3. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Greenbrier Co, WV.
  4. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

Herbert Everett Fridley1

M, #665, b. 16 Dec 1911, d. 16 Nov 1965
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FatherWalter Baxter Fridley b. 1 Sep 1879, d. 24 Oct 1957
MotherJosephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson b. 12 Jul 1886, d. 24 Jul 1962
Birth*16 Dec 1911 Herbert was born at WV on 16 Dec 1911.2,3 
 He was the son of Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson. 
(Witness) Census3 Feb 1920 Herbert Everett Fridley appeared on the census of 3 Feb 1920 in the household of Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson at Concho, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Marriage*Oct 1934 He married Ruby Virginia Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, in Oct 1934.
"October 10, 1934--Herbert E. Fridley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Fridley and Miss Ruby Virginia Bess, daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Bess, of Covington".5,4 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Herbert Everett Fridley resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Apr 1935.4 
(Witness) Census8 Apr 1940 He appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 in the household of Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson at Martha Washington Tourist Camp, Alexandria, VA.4 
EmploymentOct 1940 Herbert's occupation: Mr T.G. Saunders, Westernburger Bldg at Alexandria, VA, in Oct 1940.6 
Mlt-Registration*16 Oct 1940 He registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Alexandria, VA.6 
Residence*16 Oct 1940 Herbert Everett Fridley and Ruby Virginia Bess resided at Martha Washington Tourist Court, Alexandria, VA, on 16 Oct 1940.6 
(Witness) Residence27 Apr 1942 Herbert Everett Fridley lived with Walter Baxter Fridley on 27 Apr 1942 at Martha Washington Tourist Court, Alexandria, VA.6 
Employment*Apr 1950 Herbert's occupation: Plaster, construction business at Mt Vernon, Fairfax Co, VA, in Apr 1950.4 
Census*15 Apr 1950 He and Ruby Virginia Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Mt Vernon, Fairfax Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1950.4 
Employment1957 Herbert's occupation: Plasterer at Alexandria, VA, in 1957.7 
Residence1957 Herbert Everett Fridley and Ruby Virginia Bess resided at 710 N Howard, Alexandria, VA, in 1957.7 
Residence24 Oct 1957 Herbert Everett Fridley resided at Alexandria, VA, on 24 Oct 1957.8 
Residence24 Jul 1962 He resided at Alexandria, VA, on 24 Jul 1962.9 
ResidenceNov 1965 He resided at 220 E. Riverside, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, in Nov 1965.2 
Death*16 Nov 1965 Herbert died on 16 Nov 1965 at Alleghany Mem Hosp, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 53.1,3 
Burial* His body was interred at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at Cedar Hill Cem.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Feb 1920Concho, Fayette Co, WVWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Edith Beatrice Fridley and Herbert Everett Fridley4
8 Apr 1940Martha Washington Tourist Camp, Alexandria, VAWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Herbert Everett Fridley, Ruby Virginia Bess and Jerry Wayne Fridley4
15 Apr 1950Mt Vernon, Fairfax Co, VAHerbert Everett Fridley, Ruby Virginia Bess and Jerry Wayne Fridley4

Family

Ruby Virginia Bess b. 1 Sep 1916, d. 28 Apr 2004
Marriage*Oct 1934 He married Ruby Virginia Bess at Alleghany Co, VA, in Oct 1934.
"October 10, 1934--Herbert E. Fridley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Fridley and Miss Ruby Virginia Bess, daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Bess, of Covington".5,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Herbert Everett Fridley.
  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.
  5. [S2719] "Marriage Licenses," Covington (VA) Virginian, Thursday, 11 October 1934.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Alexandria, VA, 1957, Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.
  9. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.

Zela Geraldine Fridley1

F, #666, b. 18 Apr 1922, d. 24 Aug 2016
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FatherWilliam Carl Fridley b. 25 Dec 1895, d. 6 Mar 1952
MotherMargaret Gertrude Small b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 24 Apr 1946
Birth*18 Apr 1922 Zela was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1922.2,1,3 
 She was the daughter of William Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small. 
(Witness) Census1 May 1930 Zela Geraldine Fridley appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 in the household of William Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*8 Apr 1939 She married John Randolph Booth Sr at Warm Springs, Bath Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1939.
John Randolph Booth, age 21, single, b. Williamson, WV, res. Oak Hill, WV, par. William H. Booth & Alice Salmons, miner; Geraldine Fridley, age 19, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. William C. Fridley & Margaret Small; md by J.T. McCutcheon at Warm Springs.4 
Census22 Apr 1940 Zela Geraldine Fridley and John Randolph Booth Sr appeared on the census as head of household at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.1 
Residence16 Oct 1940 John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley resided at Minden, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1940.5 
Residence24 Apr 1946 She resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1946.6 
Census*20 Apr 1950 She and John Randolph Booth Sr appeared on the census as head of household at Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1950.1 
Residence6 Mar 1952 Zela Geraldine Fridley resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.7 
Residence*29 Jul 1960 John Randolph Booth Sr and Zela Geraldine Fridley resided at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV, on 29 Jul 1960.8 
MoveJun 1963 She moved to Beards Fork, Fayette Co, WV, in Jun 1963.9 
Residence*15 Jul 2005 She resided on 15 Jul 2005, address not given.10 
Residence20 Aug 2016 She resided at WV on 20 Aug 2016.11 
Death*24 Aug 2016 Zela died on 24 Aug 2016 at Harper Mills, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 94.
Zela Geraldine Booth, 94 of Beckley, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Harper Mills in Beckley following a short illness.
Born on April 18, 1922 in Covington, VA to the late William Fridley and Margaret Small Fridley.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Randolph Booth, Sr; sons, Donald Lee Booth and John Randolph “Randy” Booth, Jr; sisters, Virginia Barker and Rebecca Halsey; brother, Bill Fridley; and a very special daughter-in-law, Phyllis Athey Booth.
Geraldine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was head cook in charge for Wild Water Rafting Co. for many years. She was known for the best baked macaroni and cheese, cornbread, stuffed green peppers, and pineapple upside-down cake. Some of her hobbies include reading her Bible, playing Skip-bo, dominos, and scrabble with special friends, Dolly Dixon and Florence Tolliver and going on vacations with lifelong best friend, June Hedgecock. She was also an avid word search puzzle master and could complete a book in no-time.
Those surviving her include her children, Jerry Booth of Poca and Brenda Sloan and husband Bill of Beckley; sister, Janice Anderson of Akron, OH; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive her.
Services for Geraldine will be conducted at 5pm on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill with Rev. PJ Meduri officiating and interment to follow in High Lawn Memorial Park.
Friends may call from 4-5pm on Saturday at High Lawn Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gary Bowman, Josh Bowman, Christopher Bowman, Steve French, and Tom Washington.
Online condolences may be sent directly by visiting www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com.
The family wishes to convey special thanks to the staff of Harper Mills for the wonderful care given to Geraldine during her time there.
Professional services by High Lawn Funeral Home, 1435 E. Main Street in Oak Hill.2 
Burial*27 Aug 2016 Her body was interred on 27 Aug 2016 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1 May 1930Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley, Margaret Gertrude Small, Virginia Frances Fridley, Zela Geraldine Fridley and William Carl Fridley Jr1
22 Apr 1940Minden, Fayette Co, WVJohn Randolph Booth Sr, Zela Geraldine Fridley and Donald Lee Booth1
20 Apr 1950Trap Hill Dist, Raleigh Co, WVJohn Randolph Booth Sr, Zela Geraldine Fridley and William Carl Fridley1

Family

John Randolph Booth Sr b. 23 Mar 1918, d. 28 Apr 1987
Marriage*8 Apr 1939 She married John Randolph Booth Sr at Warm Springs, Bath Co, VA, on 8 Apr 1939.
John Randolph Booth, age 21, single, b. Williamson, WV, res. Oak Hill, WV, par. William H. Booth & Alice Salmons, miner; Geraldine Fridley, age 19, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Oak Hill, par. William C. Fridley & Margaret Small; md by J.T. McCutcheon at Warm Springs.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Zela Geraldine Booth, Oak Hill (WV) High Lawn Funeral Home, online at https://obittree.com/obituary/us/west-virginia/oak-hill/…, accessed January 2019.
  3. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Donald Lee Booth.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  5. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Margaret Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 26 April 1946.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Carl Fridley, Hinton (WV) Daily News, Friday, 7 March 1952.
  8. [S2719] "News From Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 29 Jul 1960.
  9. [S2719] "Fairdale," Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, 17 June 1963.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Sarah Kerby Booth, Tyree Funeral Home condolences, online at http://www.funeralplan.com/tyree/archive?id=48515, accessed Sept 2010.
  11. [S237] Obituary, Rebecca L. Halsey, Bellevue (OH) Foos and Foos Funeral Service, online at https://www.foosfuneral.com/notices/Rebecca-Halsey, accessed January 2019.