James Armentrout

M, #8267
Pedigree

Family

Delila Fridley b. circa 1815
Child

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.

William Henry Fridley1

M, #8268, b. circa 1839, d. 24 Apr 1920
Pedigree
FatherJames Armentrout2
MotherDelila Fridley b. circa 1815
Birth*circa 1839 William was born at Alleghany Co, VA, circa 1839.
1850 census age 10; 1870 census age 34; 1900 census b. 1841; 1910 census age 71.3 
 He was the son of James Armentrout and Delila Fridley.2 
(Witness) Census25 Jul 1850 William Henry Fridley appeared on the census of 25 Jul 1850 in the household of Margaret 'Peggy' Armentrout at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Marriage*8 Jun 1858 He married Martha Ann C. Hamlet at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1858.
Wm H. Fridley, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. James Armontrout & Delila Fridley, farmer; Martha Hamlet, age 26, single, b. Charlotte Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Mary Hamlet; md by S.T. Mallory.4,2 
Employment*Aug 1860 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census*10 Aug 1860 William Henry Fridley and Martha Ann C. Hamlet appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Aug 1860.3 
EmploymentAug 1870 Occupation: farm laborer in Aug 1870 at Clifton Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census19 Aug 1870 William Henry Fridley and Martha Ann C. Hamlet appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Aug 1870.3 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census18 Jun 1880 William Henry Fridley and Martha Ann C. Hamlet appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Jun 1880.3 
Marriage*22 Mar 1897 He married Penelope E. Sheets at Botetourt Co, VA, on 22 Mar 1897.
Wm H Fridley, age 53, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. David & Delila Fridley, farmer; Penelope E. Dooley, age 32, divorced, b. Botetourt Co, res. Botetourt Co, par. John H. & Mary J. Sheets; md by G.W. Pullen.4,3 
EmploymentJun 1900 Occupation: farm laborer in Jun 1900 at Eagle Rock Dist, Botetourt Co, VA.3 
Num Child*4 Jun 1900 William Henry Fridley and Penelope E. Sheets had 2 children, with 2 living at the time of the census in 1900.3 
Census*4 Jun 1900 William Henry Fridley and Penelope E. Sheets appeared on the census as head of household at Eagle Rock Dist, Botetourt Co, VA, on 4 Jun 1900.5 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Eagle Rock Dist, Botetourt Co, VA.3 
Census18 Apr 1910 William Henry Fridley and Penelope E. Sheets appeared on the census as head of household at Eagle Rock Dist, Botetourt Co, VA, on 18 Apr 1910.3 
Death*24 Apr 1920 William died on 24 Apr 1920 at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA.6,7 
Burial*25 Apr 1920 His body was interred on 25 Apr 1920 at Rich Patch, Alleghany Co, VA, at Humphries Cem.6,7 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
25 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VAMargaret 'Peggy' Armentrout, Richard Thomas Fridley and William Henry Fridley3
10 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Martha Ann C. Hamlet and Charlton Lee Fridley3
19 Aug 1870Clifton Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Martha Ann C. Hamlet, Charlton Lee Fridley, Mary E. Fridley, William Robert Fridley, Frances Ann Fridley and James Henry Fridley3
18 Jun 1880Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Martha Ann C. Hamlet, Charlton Lee Fridley, Mary E. Fridley, William Robert Fridley, Frances Ann Fridley, James Henry Fridley, Sarah E. Fridley, Charles Thomas Fridley and George Allen Fridley3
4 Jun 1900Eagle Rock Dist, Botetourt Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Penelope E. Sheets, John Coe Fridley and Charles Malcolm Dooley5
18 Apr 1910Eagle Rock Dist, Botetourt Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Penelope E. Sheets and John Coe Fridley3

Family 1

Martha Ann C. Hamlet b. circa 1832
Marriage*8 Jun 1858 He married Martha Ann C. Hamlet at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1858.
Wm H. Fridley, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. James Armontrout & Delila Fridley, farmer; Martha Hamlet, age 26, single, b. Charlotte Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Mary Hamlet; md by S.T. Mallory.4,2 
Children

Family 2

Penelope E. Sheets b. 5 Jun 1863, d. 3 Mar 1929
Marriage*22 Mar 1897 He married Penelope E. Sheets at Botetourt Co, VA, on 22 Mar 1897.
Wm H Fridley, age 53, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. David & Delila Fridley, farmer; Penelope E. Dooley, age 32, divorced, b. Botetourt Co, res. Botetourt Co, par. John H. & Mary J. Sheets; md by G.W. Pullen.4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2257] Parents as listed on marriage license.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  7. [S2691] Funeral Home Records Loving Funeral Home Records, Covington, VA. From M. Gale Fridley, St. Charles, MO, 1981.
  8. [S235] Births, Civil Records Fridley, Beth. Alleghany County, Virginia Births, 1853-96 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 1999.

Martha Ann C. Hamlet1,2

F, #8269, b. circa 1832
Pedigree
FatherHenry Hamlet2 b. circa 1802
MotherMary (?)2 b. circa 1807
Birth*circa 1832 Martha was born at Charlotte Co, VA, circa 1832. Age 33 in 1870 census.2 
 She was the daughter of Henry Hamlet and Mary (?)2 
(Witness) Census12 Sep 1850 Martha Ann C. Hamlet appeared on the census of 12 Sep 1850 in the household of Henry Hamlet and Mary (?) at District 51 1/2, Rockbridge Co, VA.2 
Marriage*8 Jun 1858 She married William Henry Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1858.
Wm H. Fridley, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. James Armontrout & Delila Fridley, farmer; Martha Hamlet, age 26, single, b. Charlotte Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Mary Hamlet; md by S.T. Mallory.3,4 
Census*10 Aug 1860 Martha Ann C. Hamlet and William Henry Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Aug 1860.2 
Census19 Aug 1870 Martha Ann C. Hamlet and William Henry Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Aug 1870.2 
Census18 Jun 1880 Martha Ann C. Hamlet and William Henry Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 18 Jun 1880.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Sep 1850District 51 1/2, Rockbridge Co, VAHenry Hamlet, Mary (?), Martha Ann C. Hamlet, Sarah L. Hamlet, Mary J. Hamlet, William Henry Hamlet and James A. Hamlet2
10 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Martha Ann C. Hamlet and Charlton Lee Fridley2
19 Aug 1870Clifton Twp, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Martha Ann C. Hamlet, Charlton Lee Fridley, Mary E. Fridley, William Robert Fridley, Frances Ann Fridley and James Henry Fridley2
18 Jun 1880Clifton Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWilliam Henry Fridley, Martha Ann C. Hamlet, Charlton Lee Fridley, Mary E. Fridley, William Robert Fridley, Frances Ann Fridley, James Henry Fridley, Sarah E. Fridley, Charles Thomas Fridley and George Allen Fridley2

Family

William Henry Fridley b. circa 1839, d. 24 Apr 1920
Marriage*8 Jun 1858 She married William Henry Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 8 Jun 1858.
Wm H. Fridley, age 19, single, b. Alleghany Co, res. Alleghany Co, par. James Armontrout & Delila Fridley, farmer; Martha Hamlet, age 26, single, b. Charlotte Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Henry & Mary Hamlet; md by S.T. Mallory.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2258] D/o Henry and Mary Hamlet.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S2691] Funeral Home Records Loving Funeral Home Records, Covington, VA. From M. Gale Fridley, St. Charles, MO, 1981.
  6. [S235] Births, Civil Records Fridley, Beth. Alleghany County, Virginia Births, 1853-96 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 1999.

Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson1

F, #8273, b. 12 Jul 1886, d. 24 Jul 1962
Pedigree
FatherThomas Madison Wilson b. 3 May 1856, d. 19 Dec 1921
MotherMartha E. Tingler b. circa 1854, d. between 1888 and 1892
Birth*12 Jul 1886 Josephine was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 12 Jul 1886.2,3 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Madison Wilson and Martha E. Tingler. 
Marriage*29 Dec 1902 She married Walter Baxter Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Dec 1902.
Walter Baxter Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm H. and Laura Fridley, coal miner; Josie B. Wilson, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co., res. Alleghany Co, par. T.M. and M.E. Wilson; md by L. L. Lloyd.3,4 
Census29 Apr 1910 Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson and Walter Baxter Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 29 Apr 1910.5 
Census3 Feb 1920 Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson and Walter Baxter Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Concho, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Feb 1920.5 
Census14 May 1930 Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson were listed as residents in the census report at Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 May 1930. Boarders in the household of John H. & Punia L. Patterson. This entry is questionable: they are listed as Walter B. and Jocie B. Fridley, but ages given as 22 and 20 (actual 50 and 43).5 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 Walter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Apr 1935.5 
Census*8 Apr 1940 She and Walter Baxter Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Martha Washington Tourist Camp, Alexandria, VA, on 8 Apr 1940.5 
Residence*17 Jul 1954 Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Jul 1954.6 
(informant) Death24 Oct 1957 Josephine was informant for the death of Walter Baxter Fridley at Alleghany Mem Hosp, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Oct 1957.2,7 
Residence24 Oct 1957 Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson resided at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 24 Oct 1957.7 
Death*24 Jul 1962 Josephine died on 24 Jul 1962 at 541 E. Kline St, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 76. Died at the home of her daughter Beatrice Toombs.2,8 
Burial*26 Jul 1962 Her body was interred on 26 Jul 1962 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at Alleghany Memorial Park.2,9 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1910Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WVWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Lilly Frances Fridley and Edith Beatrice Fridley5
3 Feb 1920Concho, Fayette Co, WVWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Edith Beatrice Fridley and Herbert Everett Fridley5
14 May 1930Covington Dist, Alleghany Co, VAWalter Baxter Fridley and Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson5
8 Apr 1940Martha Washington Tourist Camp, Alexandria, VAWalter Baxter Fridley, Josephine Blaine 'Yosie' Wilson, Herbert Everett Fridley, Ruby Virginia Bess and Jerry Wayne Fridley5

Family

Walter Baxter Fridley b. 1 Sep 1879, d. 24 Oct 1957
Marriage*29 Dec 1902 She married Walter Baxter Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 29 Dec 1902.
Walter Baxter Fridley, age 22, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Alleghany Co, par. Wm H. and Laura Fridley, coal miner; Josie B. Wilson, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co., res. Alleghany Co, par. T.M. and M.E. Wilson; md by L. L. Lloyd.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
  4. [S1291] Alleghany Marriages, Bk??, p. 81, Walter Baxter Fridley, age 22, b. Alleghany Co, VA, par: William H. and Laura Fridley, coal miner, by L. L. Lloyd. Josie B. Wilson, age 16, b. Alleghany Co., par: T.M. and M.E. Wilson.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Julia Wilson Bush, Clifton Forge (VA) Daily Review, Saturday, 17 July 1954.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Walter Baxter Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Friday, 25 October 1957.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Yosie Wilson Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Tuesday, 24 July 1962.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Yosie Wilson Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Wednesday, 25 July 1962.

Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe

M, #8274, b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 3 Jun 1959
Pedigree
FatherIsaac A. Wolfe1 b. 11 Feb 1858
MotherDovie Alice Persinger1 b. circa 1864
Birth222 Mar 1884 Conflicting evidence states that Jacob was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Mar 1884.2 
Birth*22 Mar 1892 Jacob was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 22 Mar 1892. 
 He was the son of Isaac A. Wolfe and Dovie Alice Persinger.1 
Marriage*Feb 1910 He married Virgie Alice Fridley at Fayette Co, WV, in Feb 1910.
Jacob H. Wolfe, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. Isaac & Dovie, driver; Virgie Alice Fridley, age 18, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. William & n/a. This entry contains only the license date of 1 February 1910, but not a marriage date nor the name of the performing minister. Was the license not returned?.3 
Employment*May 1910 Occupation: coal miner in May 1910 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Census*4 May 1910 Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe and Virgie Alice Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1910.4 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: railroader in Sep 1918 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV. Brakeman.2 
Mlt-Registration*11 Sep 1918 Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe registered for the draft on 11 Sep 1918 at Mercer Co, WV.2 
Residence*11 Sep 1918 Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe and Virgie Alice Fridley resided at 115 Kirk, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 11 Sep 1918.2 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: railroader in Jan 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV. Brakeman.4 
Census7 Jan 1920 Jacob Hezekiah Wolfe and Virgie Alice Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at 119 Kirk St, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 7 Jan 1920.4 
Death*3 Jun 1959 Jacob died on 3 Jun 1959 at Rt 4, Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 67.
Jacob's death certificate has his name as "John Lloyd Wolfe" but with the birth and death and parent details correct. Informant was S.R. Wolfe (son).5,6 
Burial*5 Jun 1959 His body was interred on 5 Jun 1959 at Jordan Mines, Alleghany Co, VA, at Lone Star Cem.5,6 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 May 1910Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJacob Hezekiah Wolfe and Virgie Alice Fridley4
7 Jan 1920119 Kirk St, Princeton, Mercer Co, WVJacob Hezekiah Wolfe, Virgie Alice Fridley, Seldon Richard 'Pat' Wolfe, Meldon Mitchell Wolfe, Clara Edith Wolfe, Robert Silas Wolfe and Jesse Arnold Wolfe4

Family

Virgie Alice Fridley b. Apr 1891, d. 2 Aug 1923
Marriage*Feb 1910 He married Virgie Alice Fridley at Fayette Co, WV, in Feb 1910.
Jacob H. Wolfe, age 23, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. Isaac & Dovie, driver; Virgie Alice Fridley, age 18, single, b. VA, res. Page, par. William & n/a. This entry contains only the license date of 1 February 1910, but not a marriage date nor the name of the performing minister. Was the license not returned?.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy "Descendants of John Wolfe," owner Louise M Perkins, online at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/e/r/…, accessed August 2014.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  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,.
  6. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Jacob H. Wolfe, online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed March 2017.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Margaret Gertrude Small1

F, #8275, b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 24 Apr 1946
Pedigree
Birth*15 Apr 1898 Margaret was born at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, on 15 Apr 1898.2,3,4,5 
Marriage*9 Dec 1918 She married William Carl Fridley at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1918.
Wm Carl Fridley, age 21, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Minden, par. Wm H. & Nettie A., miner; Margaret G. Small, age 21, single, b. Staunton, VA, res. Minden, par. Geo A & Nancy J; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.5,6 
Census5 Jan 1920 Margaret Gertrude Small and William Carl Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Clifftop, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1920.6 
Census*1 May 1930 Margaret Gertrude Small and William Carl Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 May 1930.6 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 William Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small resided at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.6 
Census23 May 1940 She and William Carl Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 May 1940.6 
Residence*Apr 1946 Margaret Gertrude Small lived in Apr 1946 at Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WV.4 
Death*24 Apr 1946 Margaret died on 24 Apr 1946 at Oak Hill Hospital, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at age 48.2,4,3 
Burial*27 Apr 1946 Her body was interred on 27 Apr 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.2,4,3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Clifftop, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley and Margaret Gertrude Small6
1 May 1930Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley, Margaret Gertrude Small, Virginia Frances Fridley, Zela Geraldine Fridley and William Carl Fridley Jr6
23 May 1940Rock Lick, Fayette Co, WVWilliam Carl Fridley, Margaret Gertrude Small, William Carl Fridley Jr, Janice Lee Fridley and Rebecca Lou Fridley6

Family

William Carl Fridley b. 25 Dec 1895, d. 6 Mar 1952
Marriage*9 Dec 1918 She married William Carl Fridley at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 9 Dec 1918.
Wm Carl Fridley, age 21, single, b. Covington, VA, res. Minden, par. Wm H. & Nettie A., miner; Margaret G. Small, age 21, single, b. Staunton, VA, res. Minden, par. Geo A & Nancy J; md by C.A. Pickett at Fayetteville.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2259] S/o Wm M & Elizabeth Simmons.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Margaret Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Friday, 26 April 1946.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  6. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.

Bertha Mae Pennington1

F, #8276, b. 15 Feb 1892, d. 2 Nov 1977
Pedigree
Birth*15 Feb 1892 Bertha was born at Robson, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Feb 1892.2 
Marriage*16 Nov 1914 She married John Lewis Fridley at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1914.
John Fridley, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Kincaid, par. W.H. & Lucy, miner; Bertha Pennington, age 22, single, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Ward & Mary; md by E.G. McKinney at Kincaid.2,3,4 
Census19 Jan 1920 Bertha Mae Pennington and John Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Jan 1920.4 
Census*12 Apr 1930 Bertha Mae Pennington and John Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.4 
Census16 May 1940 Bertha Mae Pennington and John Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 May 1940.4 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 John Lewis Fridley and Bertha Mae Pennington resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.5 
Census4 May 1950 She and John Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 May 1950.4 
(informant) Death26 May 1961 Bertha was informant for the death of John Lewis Fridley at Raleigh General Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 26 May 1961.6,7 
Residence*26 May 1961 Bertha Mae Pennington resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 May 1961.7 
Marriage*13 Aug 1966 She married Okey O. Lanham at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Aug 1966.
Okey O. Lanham, age 73, widowed, b. Ripley, res. Robson, par. Jake & Liza; Bertha Mae Fridley, age 72, widowed, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Warden & Mary [Pennington]; md by R. Kenneth Bond at Kincaid.2 
ResidenceNov 1977 Bertha Mae Pennington resided at Belva, Nicholas Co, WV, in Nov 1977.8 
Death*2 Nov 1977 Bertha died on 2 Nov 1977 at Montgomery General Hosp, Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, at age 85.8 
Burial*5 Nov 1977 She was buried on 5 Nov 1977 at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.8 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jan 1920Page, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington, Elzie Jack Fridley, Wilmer Lewis Fridley and Leona Maxine Fridley4
12 Apr 1930Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington, Wilmer Lewis Fridley, Leona Maxine Fridley, Kenneth Walter Fridley, Freda Ellen Fridley, Marcella Mae Fridley and Cecil Herman Fridley4
16 May 1940Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington, Cecil Herman Fridley and Billie Carroll Fridley4
4 May 1950Kincaid, Fayette Co, WVJohn Lewis Fridley, Bertha Mae Pennington and Billie Carroll Fridley4

Family 1

John Lewis Fridley b. 14 May 1892, d. 26 May 1961
Marriage*16 Nov 1914 She married John Lewis Fridley at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1914.
John Fridley, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Kincaid, par. W.H. & Lucy, miner; Bertha Pennington, age 22, single, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Ward & Mary; md by E.G. McKinney at Kincaid.2,3,4 
Children

Family 2

Okey O. Lanham b. circa 1893
Marriage*13 Aug 1966 She married Okey O. Lanham at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Aug 1966.
Okey O. Lanham, age 73, widowed, b. Ripley, res. Robson, par. Jake & Liza; Bertha Mae Fridley, age 72, widowed, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Warden & Mary [Pennington]; md by R. Kenneth Bond at Kincaid.2 

Citations

  1. [S2259] S/o Wm M & Elizabeth Simmons.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S1292] Sharon Cahoon, e-mail address, Aug 1997 email., has 16 Nov 1914.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Bertha M. Lanham, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 4 November 1977.

Julia Ann Simmons1

F, #8290, b. 18 Feb 1868, d. 21 Mar 1956
Pedigree
FatherJames Henry Simmons1
MotherMary Ann Bowyer1 b. 7 Oct 1836, d. 5 Nov 1920
Birth*18 Feb 1868 Julia was born at Gallipolis, Gallia Co, OH, on 18 Feb 1868.2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of James Henry Simmons and Mary Ann Bowyer.1 
Marriage*16 Sep 1886 She married Jacob Lewis Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Sep 1886.
Jacob L. Fridley, age 41, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, par. Jno & Ruth Fridley; Julia A. Simmons, age 19, single, b. Gallia CO, OH, par. Jas A. & Mary Simmons.5,6 
Num Child21 Jun 1900 Julia Ann Simmons and Jacob Lewis Fridley had 5 children, with 5 living at the time of the census in 1900.4 
Census*21 Jun 1900 Julia Ann Simmons and Jacob Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 21 Jun 1900.4 
Num Child*9 May 1910 Julia Ann Simmons and Jacob Lewis Fridley had 9 children, with 8 living at the time of the census in 1910.4 
Census9 May 1910 Julia Ann Simmons and Jacob Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 9 May 1910.4 
Census7 Feb 1920 Julia Ann Simmons and Jacob Lewis Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Blue Spring Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 7 Feb 1920.4 
Residence*3 Aug 1926 Julia Ann Simmons resided at Nitro, Kanawha Co, WV, on 3 Aug 1926.7 
Residence1 Nov 1928 She resided at Alleghany Co, VA, on 1 Nov 1928.8 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1930 She appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of Wilbur Garrett Fridley and Mary Elizabeth Jeffries at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Census*4 Apr 1940 Julia Ann Simmons appeared on the census as head of household at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 4 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Jesse Walton, grandson, age 18, single, b. VA, delivery boy, grocery store.4 
(informant) Death30 Dec 1942 Julia was informant for the death of Lonzo Lewis Fridley at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VA, on 30 Dec 1942.2 
Death*21 Mar 1956 Julia died on 21 Mar 1956 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 88.
Mrs. Julia Simmons Fridley, 88, widow of Jacob Lewis Fridley, died at her home in Low Moor at 7 o'clock today following a lingering illness.
She was born Feb. 18, 1868, in Gallopolis, OH, daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Bowyer Simmons. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Covington.
Surviving are two sons, Walter T. Fridley, Covington, and Wilber G. Fridley, Veterans Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va; five daughters, Mrs. Pearl Marshall, Ashland, KY, Mrs. Bamma Paxton, Clifton Forge; Mrs. Hallie Terry, Washington, D.C; Mrs. Mattie Persinger, Covington, and Mrs. Helen Paxton, Low Moor, 27 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a number of step-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Simmons Fridley, 88, who died at her home in Low Moor Wednesday morning, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Persinger Memorial Chapel. The services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Smith, and the Rev. W. Graham Wood. Burial will be in the Persinger Cemetery.
The active pallbearers will be Smith Tingler, Harry Tingler, Jeff Tingler, Arnold Kitt, Stanley Nicely and Jimmy Brown. The honorary pallbearers will be the grandsons of Mrs. Fridley.
In addition to the survivors listed in Tuesday's Daily Review, she is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Joanna Tingler, Jordan Mines, Mrs. Ora Bush, Oak Hill, W.Va. and Mrs. Myrtle Arritt, Yuba City, Calif.
The body will be removed from the Arritt Funeral Home in Covington to her late residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock..2,3 
Burial*24 Mar 1956 Her body was interred on 24 Mar 1956 at Alleghany Co, VA, at Persinger Memorial Cemetery.2,3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Lewis Fridley, Julia Ann Simmons, Charles William Fridley, Jesse Layne Fridley, Letha T. Fridley, Mary Pearl Fridley, Bamma Virginia Fridley, Hallie N. Fridley and Wilbur Garrett Fridley4
9 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Lewis Fridley, Julia Ann Simmons, Jesse Layne Fridley, Bamma Virginia Fridley, Hallie N. Fridley, Wilbur Garrett Fridley, Walter Thomas Fridley, Mattie Frances Fridley and Lonzo Lewis Fridley4
7 Feb 1920Blue Spring Run Rd, Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJacob Lewis Fridley, Julia Ann Simmons, Wilbur Garrett Fridley, Walter Thomas Fridley, Mattie Frances Fridley, Lonzo Lewis Fridley, Rutha Helen Fridley, Geneva Pearl McDaniel, Mary J. Fridley, Jesse Layne Fridley and Lloyd William Knighton4
11 Apr 1930Low Moor, Alleghany Co, VAWilbur Garrett Fridley, Mary Elizabeth Jeffries, Mary J. Fridley, Julia Ann Simmons, Jesse W. Fridley, Lloyd William Knighton, Lloyd W. Knighton Jr and Wilbur B. Knighton4
4 Apr 1940Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co, VAJulia Ann Simmons and Lonzo Lewis Fridley4

Family

Jacob Lewis Fridley b. 24 Aug 1844, d. 3 Aug 1926
Marriage*16 Sep 1886 She married Jacob Lewis Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 16 Sep 1886.
Jacob L. Fridley, age 41, widowed, b. Alleghany Co, par. Jno & Ruth Fridley; Julia A. Simmons, age 19, single, b. Gallia CO, OH, par. Jas A. & Mary Simmons.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2693] Descendancy Narrative "Descendants of Jacob Lewis Fridley", compiled by Louise M. Perkins, e-mail address, received 12 February 2000. Citations included.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Julia Simmons Fridley, Cllifton Forge (VA) Daily Review, 21 March 1956, transcribed by Louise M. Perkins, e-mail address, received 12 February 2000.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 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. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, md 14 years, online at ancestry.com.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Jacob Lewis Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Saturday, 7 August 1926.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Jesse Layne Fridley, Covington (VA) Virginian, Tuesday, 6 November 1928.
  9. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.

James Leighton1

M, #8291, b. Jul 1842
Pedigree
Birth*Jul 1842 James was born at VA in Jul 1842.2 
Marriage*26 Oct 1882 He married Nancy Frances Fridley at Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Oct 1882.3 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.4 
Census*19 Jun 1900 James Leighton and Nancy Frances Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Jun 1900.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames Leighton, Nancy Frances Fridley, Elizabeth R. Leighton, Herman Leighton and James Israel Lockhart2

Family

Nancy Frances Fridley b. 11 Nov 1849, d. 25 Apr 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S2259] S/o Wm M & Elizabeth Simmons.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1292] Sharon Cahoon, e-mail address, Aug 1997 email.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Rosa Emaline Craft1,2

F, #8292, b. 1 Aug 1857, d. 8 Jun 1947
Pedigree
Birth*1 Aug 1857 Rosa was born at Craig Co, VA, on 1 Aug 1857.3,4 
Marriage*1 Dec 1879 She married James M. Fridley at Craig Co, VA, on 1 Dec 1879.
Jas M Fridley, age 31, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. John & Ruthey Fridley; Rosey E. Craft, age 22, single, b. Craig Co, par. George M. & Elizabeth Craft.5,4 
Census*11 Jun 1880 Rosa Emaline Craft and James M. Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 11 Jun 1880.1 
Num Child23 Jun 1900 Rosa Emaline Craft and James M. Fridley had 9 children, with 5 living at the time of the census in 1900.1 
Census23 Jun 1900 Rosa Emaline Craft and James M. Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 23 Jun 1900.1 
Num Child*3 May 1910 Rosa Emaline Craft and James M. Fridley had 5 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 
Census3 May 1910 Rosa Emaline Craft and James M. Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 3 May 1910.1 
Census6 Feb 1920 Rosa Emaline Craft and James M. Fridley appeared on the census as head of household at Blue Spring Run, Alleghany Co, VA, on 6 Feb 1920.1 
(informant) Death17 Dec 1925 Rosa was informant for the death of James M. Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 17 Dec 1925.3,6 
(Witness) Census14 Apr 1930 Rosa Emaline Craft appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Edward Craft and Elizabeth Alice Fridley at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.1 
Census*25 Apr 1940 Rosa Emaline Craft was listed as a resident in the census report at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Apr 1940. Enumerated in the household of Charles E. & Elsa B. Craft, cousin.1 
Death*8 Jun 1947 Rosa died on 8 Jun 1947 at District home, Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA, at age 89. Informant was Porter A. Bowen, Covington, VA [Porter Bowen was a neighbor of James and Rosa Fridley at Blue Spring Run in 1920, 1930, and 1940].3 
Burial*10 Jun 1947 Her body was interred on 10 Jun 1947 at Craig Co, VA, at Craft Cem.3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
11 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames M. Fridley and Rosa Emaline Craft1
23 Jun 1900Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames M. Fridley, Rosa Emaline Craft, Elizabeth Alice Fridley, Martin Lewis Fridley and Iris Leona Geraldine Fridley1
3 May 1910Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VAJames M. Fridley, Rosa Emaline Craft and Iris Leona Geraldine Fridley1
6 Feb 1920Blue Spring Run, Alleghany Co, VAJames M. Fridley, Rosa Emaline Craft and Iris Leona Geraldine Fridley1
14 Apr 1930Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VACharles Edward Craft, Elizabeth Alice Fridley and Rosa Emaline Craft1
25 Apr 1940Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VARosa Emaline Craft1

Family

James M. Fridley b. Nov 1846, d. 17 Dec 1925
Marriage*1 Dec 1879 She married James M. Fridley at Craig Co, VA, on 1 Dec 1879.
Jas M Fridley, age 31, single, b. Alleghany Co, par. John & Ruthey Fridley; Rosey E. Craft, age 22, single, b. Craig Co, par. George M. & Elizabeth Craft.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Rosa E. Fridley, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed October 2016.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate 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. [S75] Richard Fridley., The Fridley Family History of America (by author), p. 505 (Harrison Fridley).
  7. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Minnie F. Fridley, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed October 2016.
  8. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Sarah E. Fridley, online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed October 2016.

Isaac P. Damron1

M, #8294, b. 5 Jun 1815, d. before 1869
Pedigree
Birth*5 Jun 1815 Isaac was born at Botetourt Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1815.2 
Marriage*19 Apr 1855 He married Margaret Bennett at Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Apr 1855.3 
Death*before 1869 Isaac died before 1869 at Alleghany Co, VA.4 

Family

Margaret Bennett b. 1836
Child

Citations

  1. [S2260] S/o Joseph Damron and Rebecca Neel.
  2. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), age 39y, 10m, 4d.
  3. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 45.
  4. [S84] Marriages of Alleghany Co, VA 1822-1872 (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 254, 'Margaret Damron, widow.'