Mary E. Carter1

F, #46418, b. circa 1915
Birth*circa 1915 Mary was born at Summers Co, WV, circa 1915.2,1 
Marriage*17 Apr 1934 She married Jacob Huston Bess at Summers Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1934. Jacob H. Bess, age 21, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Hix; Mary E. Carter, age 21, single, b. Summers Co, res. Hix; md by L.G. Richmond.1 
Census*8 May 1940 Mary E. Carter and Jacob Huston Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WV, on 8 May 1940.2 
(informant) Death10 Jun 1950 Mary was informant for the death of Jacob Huston Bess at Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, on 10 Jun 1950.3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 May 1940Wolf Creek Dist, Monroe Co, WVJacob Huston Bess, Mary E. Carter, Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker2

Family

Jacob Huston Bess b. 25 Jul 1912, d. 10 Jun 1950
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  4. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Kenneth Bess1

M, #46419
FatherJacob Huston Bess1 b. 25 Jul 1912, d. 10 Jun 1950
MotherMary E. Carter1 b. circa 1915
 Kenneth Bess is the son of Jacob Huston Bess and Mary E. Carter.1 

Citations

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

Janice Bess1

F, #46420
FatherJacob Huston Bess1 b. 25 Jul 1912, d. 10 Jun 1950
MotherMary E. Carter1 b. circa 1915
 Janice Bess is the daughter of Jacob Huston Bess and Mary E. Carter.1 

Citations

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

Betty Bess1

F, #46421
FatherJacob Huston Bess1 b. 25 Jul 1912, d. 10 Jun 1950
MotherMary E. Carter1 b. circa 1915
 Betty Bess is the daughter of Jacob Huston Bess and Mary E. Carter.1 

Citations

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

Jacob Harvey Bess1

M, #46422, b. 1 Oct 1940, d. 31 Jan 1989
FatherJacob Huston Bess1 b. 25 Jul 1912, d. 10 Jun 1950
MotherMary E. Carter1 b. circa 1915
Birth*1 Oct 1940 Jacob was born at Sarton, Monroe Co, WV, on 1 Oct 1940.2,1 
 He was the son of Jacob Huston Bess and Mary E. Carter.1 
Death*31 Jan 1989 Jacob Harvey Bess died on 31 Jan 1989 at Palm Beach Co, FL, at age 48..1 

Citations

  1. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
  2. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Thomas W. Clark1

M, #46423, b. circa 1904
Birth*circa 1904 Thomas W. Clark was born circa 1904 at OH.1 
Marriage*18 Feb 1930 He married Mabel Agnes Bess at Summers Co, WV, on 18 Feb 1930. Thomas W. Clark, age 26, single, b. OH, res. White Sulphur; Mabel A. Bess, age 21, single, b. WV, res. Ramp; md by A.H. Chapman.1 

Family

Mabel Agnes Bess b. 23 Jun 1909, d. 5 Feb 1967

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.

Allen Patterson Persinger1,2

M, #46425, b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Mar 1982
Birth*27 Apr 1892 Allen was born at Barbours Creek, Craig Co, VA, on 27 Apr 1892.3,2,4,1 
Marriage*10 Oct 1912 He married Ada Blanche Bess at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Oct 1912. Allen P. Persinger, age 20, single, b. Craig Co, VA, res. Pond Gap, par. Isaiah & Ellen, miner; Blanche Bess, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Thayer, par. J.H. & S.F; md by T.N. Ryder at Thayer.1 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Layland, Fayette Co, WV. New River & Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 Allen Patterson Persinger resided at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Layland, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*10 Jan 1920 He and Ada Blanche Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Jan 1920.5 
EmploymentMay 1930 Occupation: coal miner in May 1930 at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census14 May 1930 Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 14 May 1930.5 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WV. Assistant foreman, coal mine.5 
Census26 Apr 1940 Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess appeared on the census as head of household at Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1940.5 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1942 at Kathryn, Fayette Co, WV. Laurel Smokeless Coal Co.3 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 Allen Patterson Persinger registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.3 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess resided at Kathryn, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.3 
(informant) Death30 Jun 1966 Allen was informant for the death of Ada Blanche Bess at Beckley Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 30 Jun 1966.6 
Death*Mar 1982 Allen died in Mar 1982 at Danese, Fayette Co, WV, at age 89.4 
Burial* His body was interred at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, at Patton Cemetery.7 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Layland, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger and David Nathaniel Persinger5
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr5
26 Apr 1940Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WVAda Blanche Bess, Allen Patterson Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr5

Family

Ada Blanche Bess b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
Marriage*10 Oct 1912 He married Ada Blanche Bess at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 10 Oct 1912. Allen P. Persinger, age 20, single, b. Craig Co, VA, res. Pond Gap, par. Isaiah & Ellen, miner; Blanche Bess, age 16, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Thayer, par. J.H. & S.F; md by T.N. Ryder at Thayer.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  7. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Maggie Sue Earls1

F, #46426, b. circa 1902
Birth*circa 1902 Maggie Sue Earls was born circa 1902 at Giles Co, VA.1 
Marriage*3 Sep 1923 She married Zenas Paul Bess at Mabscott, Raleigh Co, WV, on 3 Sep 1923. Zenas Paul Bess, age 23, b. Covington, VA, res. Fireco; Maggie Sue Earls, age 21, b. Giles Co, VA, res. Fireco; md by E.C. Cutlip at Mabscott.1 

Family

Zenas Paul Bess b. 2 Apr 1900, d. 14 Nov 1963
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.

Glen Tracy Mooney1

M, #46427, b. circa 1914
Birth*circa 1914 Glen Tracy Mooney was born circa 1914 at Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Marriage*18 Mar 1934 He married Margaret Louise Thomas at Coal City, Raleigh Co, WV, on 18 Mar 1934. Glen Tracy Mooney, age 20, b. Raleigh Co, res. Coal City; Margaret Louise Thomas, age 18, b. Fayette Co, res. Lillybrook; md by Lowell M. Lilly at Coal City.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: clerk in May 1940 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV. Retail grocery store.2 
Census*9 May 1940 Glen Tracy Mooney and Margaret Louise Thomas appeared on the census as head of household at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV, on 9 May 1940.2 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
9 May 1940Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WVGlen Tracy Mooney, Margaret Louise Thomas and James Edward Thomas2

Family

Margaret Louise Thomas b. 1916
Child

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Clarence Albert Thrush1

M, #46429, b. circa 1908
Birth*circa 1908 Clarence Albert Thrush was born circa 1908 at Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*9 Jun 1932 He married Lena Florence Thomas at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 9 Jun 1932. Clarence Albert Thrush, age 24, b. Fayette Co, res. Beckley; Lena Florence Thomas, age 21, b. Fayette Co, res. Lillybrook; md by J.P.F. Holzmer at Beckley.1 

Family

Lena Florence Thomas b. circa 1914

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.

J. A. Young1

M, #46430
Marriage* J. A. Young married Geraldine Thomas, daughter of James Edward Thomas and Mary Jane Bess.1 

Family

Geraldine Thomas b. circa 1912

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Mary Jane Thomas, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Tuesday, 12 October 1937.

George D. Lewis1

M, #46432, b. 20 Oct 1926, d. 12 Oct 2008
Birth*20 Oct 1926 George D. Lewis was born on 20 Oct 1926 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co, OH.1 
Marriage* He married Mabel Agnes Bess, daughter of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
(informant) Death5 Feb 1967 George was informant for the death of Mabel Agnes Bess at Ohio Valley Gen Hosp, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1967.2 
Death*12 Oct 2008 George died on 12 Oct 2008 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co, OH, at age 81.
George D. Lewis, 81, of Zanesville, died at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1926, in Zanesville, a son of the late John Albert and Christine Lewis. He was a retired foreman for Ohio Power, was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Amity Masonic Lodge #5 F&AM and the Freeland Gas Engine Club and he was a US Navy World War II Veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Cloreen Bailey Lewis of the home; a son, George (Penne) Lewis of Durham, North Carolina; several step children; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel Bess Clark and several sisters and brothers.

Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville with Masonic Lodge services being held at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the funeral home with Pastor Lee Ann Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, near Sonora.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 400 Pleasant Grove Road, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 or to Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.1 
Burial*15 Oct 2008 His body was interred on 15 Oct 2008 at Sonora, Muskingum Co, OH, at St Pauls Cem.1 

Family

Mabel Agnes Bess b. 23 Jun 1909, d. 5 Feb 1967

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, George D. Lewis, newspaper and date unknown, transcribed at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed September 2015.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Harold Matthew Bess1,2,3

M, #46433, b. 1 Sep 1924, d. 4 Feb 1995
FatherZenas Paul Bess1 b. 2 Apr 1900, d. 14 Nov 1963
MotherMaggie Sue Earls1 b. circa 1902
Birth*1 Sep 1924 Harold was born at Pipestem, Summers Co, WV, on 1 Sep 1924.3,1 
 He was the son of Zenas Paul Bess and Maggie Sue Earls.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1930 Harold Matthew Bess appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1930 in the household of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker at Hix Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
Marriage*28 Dec 1946 He married Joanne Evelyn Jones at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co, NC, on 28 Dec 1946. Harold M. Bess, age 22, res. Fort Bragg, NC, par. Zenas P. Bess, living, res. Columbus, OH; Joanne E. Jones, age 27, res. Wapakoneta, OH, par. Lewis & Catherine Jones, living, res. Wapakoneta, OH; md by Harmon D. Moore, Chaplain in US Army, at Fayetteville, NC.2 
Residence27 Oct 1958 Harold Matthew Bess resided at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, TX, on 27 Oct 1958, US Army.4 
Residence*14 Nov 1963 He resided at Killeen, Bell Co, TX, on 14 Nov 1963, US Army.5 
Death*4 Feb 1995 Harold died on 4 Feb 1995 at Killeen, Bell Co, TX, at age 70.6,3,7 
Burial* His body was interred at Killeen, Bell Co, TX, at Killeen Mem Park.8 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
30 Apr 1930Hix Rd, Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVJacob Henry Bess, Sarah Florence Shumaker, Jacob Huston Bess and Harold Matthew Bess1

Family

Joanne Evelyn Jones b. 12 Aug 1915, d. 28 Dec 1991
Marriage*28 Dec 1946 He married Joanne Evelyn Jones at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co, NC, on 28 Dec 1946. Harold M. Bess, age 22, res. Fort Bragg, NC, par. Zenas P. Bess, living, res. Columbus, OH; Joanne E. Jones, age 27, res. Wapakoneta, OH, par. Lewis & Catherine Jones, living, res. Wapakoneta, OH; md by Harmon D. Moore, Chaplain in US Army, at Fayetteville, NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-14860-53021-90 : accessed 4 September 2015), 004640873 > image 60 of 1972; county courthouses, North Carolina.
  3. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Lee Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Monday, 27 October 1958.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.
  6. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
  7. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  8. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

Charles Monroe Ward1,2

M, #46434, b. 8 May 1889, d. 21 Mar 1966
Birth*8 May 1889 Charles was born at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, on 8 May 1889.2,1 
Marriage*24 Jan 1959 He married Lola May Bess at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1959. Charles M. Ward, age 69, widowed, b. Ramp, res. Sandstone; Lola Shaffer, age 56, b. Covington, VA, res. Sandstone; md by H.P. Hackney at Hinton.1 
Death*21 Mar 1966 Charles died on 21 Mar 1966 at Ramp, Summers Co, WV, at age 76. Informant was Franklin H. Ward, Sandstone, WV.2 
Burial*23 Mar 1966 His body was interred on 23 Mar 1966 at Sandstone, Summers Co, WV, at Cooper Cemetery.2 

Family

Lola May Bess b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

James Bess1,2

M, #46435
FatherZenas Paul Bess1 b. 2 Apr 1900, d. 14 Nov 1963
MotherMaggie Sue Earls1 b. circa 1902
 James Bess is the son of Zenas Paul Bess and Maggie Sue Earls.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Zenas Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Friday, 15 November 1963.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Lee Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Monday, 27 October 1958.

Virginia Lee Clark1

F, #46436, b. 15 Jan 1907, d. 27 Oct 1958
Birth*15 Jan 1907 Virginia Lee Clark was born on 15 Jan 1907 at Morgan Co, OH.1 
Marriage* She married Zenas Paul Bess, son of Jacob Henry Bess and Sarah Florence Shumaker.1 
Residence*1946 Zenas Paul Bess and Virginia Lee Clark resided at 281-1/2 E Main, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, in 1946.2 
Residence1956 Zenas Paul Bess and Virginia Lee Clark resided at 287-1/2 E Main Apt 8, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH, in 1956.3 
Death*27 Oct 1958 She died on 27 Oct 1958 at Newark Hosp, Newark, Licking Co, OH, at age 51..1 
Burial*29 Oct 1958 Her body was interred on 29 Oct 1958 at Newark, Licking Co, OH, at Wilson Cem.1 

Family

Zenas Paul Bess b. 2 Apr 1900, d. 14 Nov 1963

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Lee Bess, Newark (OH) Advocate, Monday, 27 October 1958.
  2. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Columbus, OH, 1946.
  3. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Columbus, OH, 1956.

Joanne Evelyn Jones1,2

F, #46437, b. 12 Aug 1915, d. 28 Dec 1991
Birth*12 Aug 1915 Joanne was born at Wapakoneta, Auglaize Co, OH, on 12 Aug 1915.2,1 
Marriage*28 Dec 1946 She married Harold Matthew Bess at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co, NC, on 28 Dec 1946. Harold M. Bess, age 22, res. Fort Bragg, NC, par. Zenas P. Bess, living, res. Columbus, OH; Joanne E. Jones, age 27, res. Wapakoneta, OH, par. Lewis & Catherine Jones, living, res. Wapakoneta, OH; md by Harmon D. Moore, Chaplain in US Army, at Fayetteville, NC.1 
Death*28 Dec 1991 Joanne died on 28 Dec 1991 at Killeen, Bell Co, TX, at age 76.3 
Burial* Her body was interred at Killeen, Bell Co, TX, at Killeen Mem Park.4 

Family

Harold Matthew Bess b. 1 Sep 1924, d. 4 Feb 1995

Citations

  1. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-14860-53021-90 : accessed 4 September 2015), 004640873 > image 60 of 1972; county courthouses, North Carolina.
  2. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.

John Adam Godby1

M, #46438, b. 1 Jul 1900, d. 30 Jul 1986
Birth*1 Jul 1900 John was born at Sun, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Jul 1900.1,2 
Marriage*1 Aug 1966 He married Lola May Bess at Nallen, Fayette Co, WV, on 1 Aug 1966. John Adam Godby, age 66, widowed, b. Sun, res. Corliss, par. Joseph & Sarah; Lola Mae Ward, age 63, widowed, b. Covington, VA, res. White Oak, par. Jacob & Sarah; md by Wesley Pennington at Nallen.1 
Residence*Jul 1986 John Adam Godby resided at 357 Church St, Dublin, Pulaski Co, VA, in Jul 1986.2 
Death*30 Jul 1986 John died on 30 Jul 1986 at Radford Comm Hosp, Radford, Montgomery Co, VA, at age 86. Informant was Shelby Farmer, daughter.

John Adam Godby, 86, of Dublin died Wednesday in Radford Community Hospital.

Surviving are his wife, Lola Shaffer Godby; two daughters, Pauline Shaffer, Rainelle, W.Va., Brenda Lawrence; Corliss, W.Va; four sons, Henry Godby of Buchanan, W.Va., Teddy Godby of Longview, Texas, Jimmy Godby and Johnny Godby, of San Jose, Calif; four stepdaughters Polly Ayers of Dublin, Marie Hussey and Shelby Farmer, both of Radford, and Burma Smith of Portsmouth; two steps-sons, Charles Shaffer of Maryville, Tenn., and Jesse Shaffer of Dublin; three sisters, Lizzie Sills of Ashland, Annie Starcher of Hampton and Julia Bailey of Oakhill, W.Va; and 33 grandchildren.

The funeral will be Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church at Corliss with the Rev. Charles Miller and the Rev. Wesley Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Corliss. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Seaver-Sanders Funeral Home in Radford and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Rainelle.2,3 
Burial*2 Aug 1986 His body was interred on 2 Aug 1986 at Corliss, Fayette Co, WV, at Bethel Cem.2,3 

Family

Lola May Bess b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S237] Obituary, John Adam Godby, Radford (VA) News Journal, Thursday, 31 July 1986, transcribed at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, accessed September 2015.

Charles Shaffer1

M, #46439, b. circa 1922
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
Birth*circa 1922 Charles Shaffer was born circa 1922 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Charles Shaffer appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1940 Charles Shaffer appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess at Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess, Charles Shaffer, Pauline Shaffer and Robert Hicks1
23 Apr 1940Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess, Charles Shaffer and Pauline Shaffer1

Citations

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

Pauline Shaffer1

F, #46440, b. circa 1924
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
Birth*circa 1924 Pauline Shaffer was born circa 1924 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1930 Pauline Shaffer appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 in the household of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess at Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1940 Pauline Shaffer appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess at Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WV.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1930Green Sulphur Dist, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess, Charles Shaffer, Pauline Shaffer and Robert Hicks1
23 Apr 1940Ward Bench Rd, Sandstone Pct, Summers Co, WVCharles Basil Shaffer, Lola May Bess, Charles Shaffer and Pauline Shaffer1

Citations

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

Marie Shaffer1

F, #46441
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
 Marie Shaffer is the daughter of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 

Citations

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

June Shaffer1

F, #46442
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
 June Shaffer is the daughter of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Berma Shaffer1

F, #46443
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
 Berma Shaffer is the daughter of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Jesse Shaffer1

M, #46444
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
 Jesse Shaffer is the son of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 

Citations

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

Shelby J. Shaffer1

F, #46445
FatherCharles Basil Shaffer1 b. 2 Jun 1900, d. 7 Nov 1955
MotherLola May Bess1 b. 20 Nov 1902, d. 8 May 1990
 Shelby J. Shaffer is the daughter of Charles Basil Shaffer and Lola May Bess.1 

Citations

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

James Persinger1

M, #46446, b. circa 1913
FatherAllen Patterson Persinger1 b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Mar 1982
MotherAda Blanche Bess1 b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
Birth*circa 1913 James Persinger was born circa 1913 at WV.1 
 He was the son of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 James Persinger appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Layland, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1930 James Persinger appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Layland, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger and David Nathaniel Persinger1
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1

Citations

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

Christine Persinger1

F, #46447, b. circa 1915
FatherAllen Patterson Persinger1 b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Mar 1982
MotherAda Blanche Bess1 b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
Birth*circa 1915 Christine Persinger was born circa 1915 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 Christine Persinger appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Layland, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1930 Christine Persinger appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Layland, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger and David Nathaniel Persinger1
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1

Citations

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

David Nathaniel Persinger1,2

M, #46448, b. 26 Oct 1917, d. 28 Apr 1981
FatherAllen Patterson Persinger1 b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Mar 1982
MotherAda Blanche Bess1 b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
Birth*26 Oct 1917 David was born at Layland, Fayette Co, WV, on 26 Oct 1917.2,1 
 He was the son of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess.1 
(Witness) Census10 Jan 1920 David Nathaniel Persinger appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Layland, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1930 David Nathaniel Persinger appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Death*28 Apr 1981 David died on 28 Apr 1981 at Licking Mem Hosp, Newark, Licking Co, OH, at age 63.3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 Jan 1920Layland, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger and David Nathaniel Persinger1
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.

Mabel Persinger1

F, #46449, b. circa 1920
FatherAllen Patterson Persinger1 b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Mar 1982
MotherAda Blanche Bess1 b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
Birth*circa 1920 Mabel Persinger was born circa 1920 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1930 Mabel Persinger appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1

Citations

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

Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1,2

M, #46450, b. 15 Feb 1922, d. 14 May 1990
FatherAllen Patterson Persinger1 b. 27 Apr 1892, d. Mar 1982
MotherAda Blanche Bess1 b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 30 Jun 1966
Birth*15 Feb 1922 Allen was born at Thayer, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Feb 1922.1,2 
 He was the son of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess.1 
(Witness) Census14 May 1930 Allen Patterson Persinger Jr appeared on the census of 14 May 1930 in the household of Allen Patterson Persinger and Ada Blanche Bess at Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census26 Apr 1940 Allen Patterson Persinger Jr appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1940 in the household of Ada Blanche Bess and Allen Patterson Persinger at Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WV.1 
Marriage*27 Jun 1947 He married Beulah Pearl Patton at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Jun 1947. Allen P. Persinger, age 25, single, b. Thayer, res. Meadow Bridge; Beulah Pearl Fox, age 26, widowed, b. Meadow Bridge, res. Meadow Bridge; md by E.W. Billings at Hinton.3 
Death*14 May 1990 Allen died on 14 May 1990 at age 68.2 
Burial* His body was interred at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, at Patton Cemetery.4 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
14 May 1930Laurel Creek Rd, Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVAllen Patterson Persinger, Ada Blanche Bess, James Persinger, Christine Persinger, David Nathaniel Persinger, Mabel Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1
26 Apr 1940Clearco, Greenbrier Co, WVAda Blanche Bess, Allen Patterson Persinger and Allen Patterson Persinger Jr1

Family

Beulah Pearl Patton b. 21 Apr 1921, d. 26 Sep 1996
Marriage*27 Jun 1947 He married Beulah Pearl Patton at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 27 Jun 1947. Allen P. Persinger, age 25, single, b. Thayer, res. Meadow Bridge; Beulah Pearl Fox, age 26, widowed, b. Meadow Bridge, res. Meadow Bridge; md by E.W. Billings at Hinton.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Summers Co, WV.
  4. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.