Amanda V. Cundiff

F, #14320, b. Aug 1852, d. 14 Jun 1937
Display Family
Birth*Aug 1852 Amanda was born at Kanawha Co, VA, in Aug 1852.1,2 
Marriage*19 Feb 1874 She married Albert Lee Poff at Meigs Co, OH, on 19 Feb 1874.1 
Census2 Jun 1880 Amanda V. Cundiff and Albert Lee Poff appeared on the census as head of household at New Haven, Mason Co, WV, on 2 Jun 1880.2 
Census*4 Jun 1900 Amanda V. Cundiff and Albert Lee Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Jun 1900.2 
Census10 May 1910 Amanda V. Cundiff and Albert Lee Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV, on 10 May 1910.2 
Census13 Jan 1920 Amanda V. Cundiff and Albert Lee Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV, on 13 Jan 1920.2 
Residence*15 Jul 1927 Amanda V. Cundiff resided at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1927.3 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1930 She appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Washington Poff at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV.2 
Death*14 Jun 1937 Amanda died on 14 Jun 1937 at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, at age 84.4 
Burial*16 Jun 1937 She was buried on 16 Jun 1937 at Varner Cemetery, Poca, Putnam Co, WV.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jun 1880New Haven, Mason Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff and Mary Frances Poff2
4 Jun 1900Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff2
10 May 1910Raymond City, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff2
13 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff and Charles Washington Poff2
23 Apr 1930Plymouth, Putnam Co, WVCharles Washington Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff2

Partners and Children
Marriage*19 Feb 1874 She married Albert Lee Poff at Meigs Co, OH, on 19 Feb 1874.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1789] County from Ancestral File, on familysearch.org, but date of birth given as 1856.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Albert L. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 16 July 1927.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Amanda Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Tuesday, 15 June 1937.
  5. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Poca-Varner Cemetery, Putnam Co, WV, online at http://files.usgwarchives.org/wv/putnam/cemetery/cem-p.txt, accessed March 2011.

John William Poff1

M, #14321, b. 3 Sep 1875, d. 16 Nov 1905
Display Family
FatherAlbert Lee Poff b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 15 Jul 1927
MotherAmanda V. Cundiff b. Aug 1852, d. 14 Jun 1937
Birth*3 Sep 1875 John was born at New Haven, Mason Co, WV, on 3 Sep 1875.2,3,1,4 
 He was the son of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff. 
(Witness) Census2 Jun 1880 John William Poff appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1880 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at New Haven, Mason Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census4 Jun 1900 John William Poff appeared on the census of 4 Jun 1900 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WV.3 
Marriage*7 Nov 1900 He married Eleanor B. Pettigrew at Poca, Putnam Co, WV, on 7 Nov 1900. John William Poff, age 25, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; Elanor Pettigrew, age 19, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; md by John Martin at Poca.1 
Death*16 Nov 1905 John died on 16 Nov 1905 at age 30.2,3 
Burial* He was buried at Varner Cemetery, Poca, Putnam Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jun 1880New Haven, Mason Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff and Mary Frances Poff3
4 Jun 1900Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage*7 Nov 1900 He married Eleanor B. Pettigrew at Poca, Putnam Co, WV, on 7 Nov 1900. John William Poff, age 25, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; Elanor Pettigrew, age 19, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; md by John Martin at Poca.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  2. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, Poca-Varner Cemetery, Putnam Co, WV, online at http://files.usgwarchives.org/wv/putnam/cemetery/cem-p.txt, accessed March 2011.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2727] Ohio Death Certificate online at familysearch.org,, Rhoda Ruth Detzel.

Mary Frances Poff

F, #14322, b. 24 Mar 1878, d. 17 May 1958
Display Family
FatherAlbert Lee Poff b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 15 Jul 1927
MotherAmanda V. Cundiff b. Aug 1852, d. 14 Jun 1937
Birth*24 Mar 1878 Mary was born at New Haven, Mason Co, WV, on 24 Mar 1878.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff. 
(Witness) Census2 Jun 1880 Mary Frances Poff appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1880 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at New Haven, Mason Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census4 Jun 1900 Mary Frances Poff appeared on the census of 4 Jun 1900 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WV.3 
Marriage*12 May 1901 She married Emery Shields Surber at Putnam Co, WV, on 12 May 1901. Emery Shields Surber, age 24, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; Miss Mary Frances Poff, age 23, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; md by T.M. Spaulding at the residence of Albert Poff's.4 
Marriage*24 Jan 1906 She married Henry Schonebaum at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1906. Henry Schonebaum, age 51, b. n/a, res. Putnam Co; Mrs. Mary Frances Surber, age 27, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; informant A.L. Poff; md by T.C. Johnson at Charleston.4,3 
Census*10 May 1910 Mary Frances Poff and Henry Schonebaum appeared on the census as head of household at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV, on 10 May 1910.3 
Census15 Jan 1920 Mary Frances Poff and Henry Schonebaum appeared on the census as head of household at 1605 McClung St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1920.3 
(informant) Death25 Mar 1925 Mary was informant for the death of Henry Schonebaum at #3 Capitol View Apts, Summers St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 25 Mar 1925.1 
Residence15 Jul 1927 Mary Frances Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1927.5 
Residence23 Aug 1929 She resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 23 Aug 1929.3 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1930 She appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 in the household of Thomas Capehart Poff and Lottie M. Hill at 1517 Washington St E, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Residence4 Aug 1935 Mary Frances Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1935.6 
Residence14 Jun 1937 She resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1937.7 
Residence5 Feb 1944 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1944.8 
Residence17 Apr 1955 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.9 
Residence*May 1958 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, in May 1958.1 
Death*17 May 1958 Mary died on 17 May 1958 at Mountain State Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 80.1,2 
Burial*20 May 1958 Her body was interred on 20 May 1958 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at Sunset Memorial Park.1,2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 Jun 1880New Haven, Mason Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff and Mary Frances Poff3
4 Jun 1900Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff3
10 May 1910Raymond City, Putnam Co, WVHenry Schonebaum, Mary Frances Poff and Thelma May Surber3
15 Jan 19201605 McClung St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVHenry Schonebaum, Mary Frances Poff and Thelma May Surber3
5 Apr 19301517 Washington St E, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVThomas Capehart Poff, Lottie M. Hill, Amanda Josephine Poff, Stella V. Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Claude Browning Harler, Betty Jane Harler and Frances Alberta Harler3

Partners and Children
Marriage*12 May 1901 She married Emery Shields Surber at Putnam Co, WV, on 12 May 1901. Emery Shields Surber, age 24, b. Kanawha Co, res. Putnam Co; Miss Mary Frances Poff, age 23, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; md by T.M. Spaulding at the residence of Albert Poff's.4 
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Jan 1906 She married Henry Schonebaum at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1906. Henry Schonebaum, age 51, b. n/a, res. Putnam Co; Mrs. Mary Frances Surber, age 27, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; informant A.L. Poff; md by T.C. Johnson at Charleston.4,3 

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Mary Frances Schonebaum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 19 May 1958.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Albert L. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 16 July 1927.
  6. [S2719] "Mrs. Poff Has Dinner Party," Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 7 August 1935.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Amanda Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Tuesday, 15 June 1937.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Charles W. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 6 February 1944.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.

Albert Clinton Poff

M, #14323, b. 20 Aug 1887, d. 17 Apr 1955
Display Family
FatherAlbert Lee Poff b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 15 Jul 1927
MotherAmanda V. Cundiff b. Aug 1852, d. 14 Jun 1937
Birth*20 Aug 1887 Albert was born at New Haven, Mason Co, WV, on 20 Aug 1887.1,2,3,4 
 He was the son of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff. 
(Witness) Census4 Jun 1900 Albert Clinton Poff appeared on the census of 4 Jun 1900 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WV.5 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: coal miner in May 1910 at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census10 May 1910 Albert Clinton Poff appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV.5 
Marriage* He married Mary Belle Harrison. 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV. Plymouth Coal and Mining Co.2 
Residence5 Jun 1917 Albert Clinton Poff resided at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Putnam Co, WV.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV.5 
Census*5 Jan 1920 He and Mary Belle Harrison appeared on the census as head of household at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1920.5 
Residence15 Jul 1927 Albert Clinton Poff resided at Poca, Putnam Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1927.6 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: laborer in Apr 1930 at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV. Silk mills.5 
Census7 Apr 1930 He and Mary Belle Harrison appeared on the census as head of household at 3417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.5 
Residence*4 Aug 1935 Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1935.7 
Residence14 Jun 1937 Albert Clinton Poff resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1937.8 
Residence5 Feb 1944 He resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1944.9 
Residence*Apr 1955 He resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, in Apr 1955.1 
Death*17 Apr 1955 Albert died on 17 Apr 1955 at Thomas Mem Hosp, South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 67.4,1,3 
Burial*19 Apr 1955 His body was interred on 19 Apr 1955 at Poca, Putnam Co, WV, at Lilly Cemetery.4,1,10 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Jun 1900Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff5
10 May 1910Raymond City, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff5
5 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff and Meril Mauris Poff5
7 Apr 19303417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff, Meril Mauris Poff and Virginia Belle Poff5

Partners and Children
Marriage* He married Mary Belle Harrison. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S1423] Gravestone.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Albert L. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 16 July 1927.
  7. [S2719] "Mrs. Poff Has Dinner Party," Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 7 August 1935.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Amanda Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Tuesday, 15 June 1937.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Charles W. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 6 February 1944.
  10. [S2479] Online, Putnam Co. WV Cemeteries (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cemetery/westvirg/…),.

Mary Belle Harrison1,2

F, #14324, b. 17 Jun 1894, d. Dec 1977
Display Family
Birth*17 Jun 1894 Mary was born at WV on 17 Jun 1894.3 
Marriage* She married Albert Clinton Poff. 
Census5 Jan 1920 Mary Belle Harrison and Albert Clinton Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV, on 5 Jan 1920.4 
Census*7 Apr 1930 Mary Belle Harrison and Albert Clinton Poff appeared on the census as head of household at 3417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 7 Apr 1930.4 
Residence*4 Aug 1935 Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1935.5 
(informant) Death17 Apr 1955 Mary was informant for the death of Albert Clinton Poff at Thomas Mem Hosp, South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.6,7,8 
Residence*17 Apr 1955 Mary Belle Harrison resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.6 
Residence4 Feb 1960 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Feb 1960.9 
Residence22 Nov 1975 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 22 Nov 1975.10 
Death*Dec 1977 She died in Dec 1977 at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, at age 83..3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff and Meril Mauris Poff4
7 Apr 19303417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff, Meril Mauris Poff and Virginia Belle Poff4

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Albert Clinton Poff. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2411] Surviving wife in obituary of Albert C. Poff.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Margaret P. Owsley, Charleston (WV) Gazette 27 Sept 2007.
  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] "Mrs. Poff Has Dinner Party," Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 7 August 1935.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  7. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  8. [S1423] Gravestone.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.
  10. [S237] Obituary, William Harrison, Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail, Sunday, 23 Nov 1975.

Alma M. Poff1

F, #14325, b. 30 Nov 1913, d. 22 Sep 1999
Display Family
FatherAlbert Clinton Poff b. 20 Aug 1887, d. 17 Apr 1955
MotherMary Belle Harrison b. 17 Jun 1894, d. Dec 1977
Birth*30 Nov 1913 Alma was born at WV on 30 Nov 1913.2 
 She was the daughter of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison. 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Alma M. Poff appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Alma M. Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at 3417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WV.3 
Marriage*5 Aug 1939 She married William Hicks at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co, KY, on 5 Aug 1939.4 
Residence*17 Apr 1955 Alma M. Poff resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.5 
Residence4 Feb 1960 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Feb 1960.6 
Death*22 Sep 1999 Alma died on 22 Sep 1999 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co, WV, at age 85. Obituary from Charleston Daily Mail.

SCOTT DEPOT - Alma Hicks, 85, of Scott Depot, Putnam County, formerly of Nitro, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at home after a short illness.
She was a former employee of Nitro Pencil Factory and the Nitro Moose Lodge, a charter member of Women of the Moose and a native of Black Betsy. She was preceded in death by son, Clarence C. "Buck" Hicks.
Surviving: daughters, Donna Lewis of Scott Depot, with whom she made her home, Mary Steele of Scott Depot; sons, William A. Stewart of Hurricane, Larry Hicks of Winfield; sister, Margaret Owsley of Nitro; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, with the Rev. Harold White Jr. officiating. Entombment will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.
. 
Burial*25 Sep 1999 Her body was interred on 25 Sep 1999 at Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co, WV, at Tyler Mtn Memory Gardens. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff and Meril Mauris Poff3
7 Apr 19303417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff, Meril Mauris Poff and Virginia Belle Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage*5 Aug 1939 She married William Hicks at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co, KY, on 5 Aug 1939.4 

Citations

  1. [S2412] Obituary of father, Albert C. Poff.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2719] "Nitro", Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 18 August 1939, p. 22.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.

Margaret H. Poff1

F, #14326, b. 31 Jul 1915, d. 25 Sep 2007
Display Family
FatherAlbert Clinton Poff b. 20 Aug 1887, d. 17 Apr 1955
MotherMary Belle Harrison b. 17 Jun 1894, d. Dec 1977
Birth*31 Jul 1915 Margaret was born at WV on 31 Jul 1915.2 
 She was the daughter of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison. 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Margaret H. Poff appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Margaret H. Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at 3417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WV.3 
Marriage* She married Ray Owsley. 
Residence*17 Apr 1955 Margaret H. Poff resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.4 
Residence4 Feb 1960 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Feb 1960.5 
ResidenceSep 1999 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, in Sep 1999.6 
Death*25 Sep 2007 Margaret died on 25 Sep 2007 at Nitro, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 92. Margaret P. Owsley, 92, of Nitro passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at home after a short illness, with her family by her side.

Margaret retired from Big Star Food Haven as produce manager of over 50 years. She was a member of the Food Handlers Union and served as a union steward for several years. She was a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge and a life long resident of Nitro.

She was preceded in death by her son, Warren W. Owsley Sr; daughter, Nina Sue Woods; father, Albert C. Poff; mother, Mary Harrison Poff; and sisters, Alma Hicks, Meril Owsley and Virginia Marcum.

She is survived by two sons, Danny R. Owsley and his wife, Frances, of Greenbrier, Tenn., and Dexter Owsley and his wife, Susie, of Nitro. She is also survived by one daughter, Linda L. Horton of Felton, Del. She leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Special thanks go to granddaughters, Tammy Harper, Leanna Luikart, Cindy Cobb and Tina Powell. The family would like to send special thanks to Betty Hall with Kanawha Senior Health Care Services and to Holly and Tonya of Gentiva Health Care Services and Kim Cyrus of HospiceCare.

She will be sadly missed by those who loved her.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 29, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Harold White officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro.

Condolences may be sent to the family via our Web site: www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements..7,2,8 
Burial*29 Sep 2007 She was buried on 29 Sep 2007 at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co, WV.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff and Meril Mauris Poff3
7 Apr 19303417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff, Meril Mauris Poff and Virginia Belle Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Ray Owsley. 

Citations

  1. [S2412] Obituary of father, Albert C. Poff.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.
  6. [S2480] Obituary of Alma Poff Hicks, Charleston Daily Mail, Sept 1999.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Margaret P. Owsley, Charleston (WV) Gazette 27 Sept 2007.
  8. [S211] Email Danny Thomas McKee, e-mail address, 20 October 2007.

Meril Mauris Poff1,2,3,4

F, #14327, b. 9 Jun 1917, d. Sep 1984
Display Family
FatherAlbert Clinton Poff b. 20 Aug 1887, d. 17 Apr 1955
MotherMary Belle Harrison b. 17 Jun 1894, d. Dec 1977
Birth*9 Jun 1917 Meril was born at WV on 9 Jun 1917.1 
 She was the daughter of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison. 
(Witness) Census5 Jan 1920 Meril Mauris Poff appeared on the census of 5 Jan 1920 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Meril Mauris Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at 3417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WV.4 
Marriage* She married Estil Owsley. 
Residence*17 Apr 1955 Meril Mauris Poff resided at Nitro, Kanawha Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.2 
Residence4 Feb 1960 She resided at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, on 4 Feb 1960.3 
Death*Sep 1984 She died in Sep 1984 at Nitro, Putnam Co, WV, at age 67..1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff and Meril Mauris Poff4
7 Apr 19303417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff, Meril Mauris Poff and Virginia Belle Poff4

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Estil Owsley. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Alley Casdorph Funeral Home Records, online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvkanawh/funeral/alleys.html, accessed Nov 2007.

Virginia Belle Poff1

F, #14328, b. 2 Dec 1921, d. 4 Feb 1960
Display Family
FatherAlbert Clinton Poff b. 20 Aug 1887, d. 17 Apr 1955
MotherMary Belle Harrison b. 17 Jun 1894, d. Dec 1977
Birth*2 Dec 1921 Virginia was born on 2 Dec 1921. 
 She was the daughter of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison. 
(Witness) Census7 Apr 1930 Virginia Belle Poff appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1930 in the household of Albert Clinton Poff and Mary Belle Harrison at 3417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WV.2 
Residence4 Aug 1935 Virginia Belle Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1935.3 
Marriage* She married Clyde Marcum. 
Residence*17 Apr 1955 Virginia Belle Poff resided at Nitro, Kanawha Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.4 
Death*4 Feb 1960 Virginia died on 4 Feb 1960 at Ortin Heights, Rock Branch, Putnam Co, WV, at age 38.1 
Burial* Her body was interred at Poca, Putnam Co, WV, at Lilly Cemetery.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 19303417 34th St, Nitro, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Clinton Poff, Mary Belle Harrison, Alma M. Poff, Margaret H. Poff, Meril Mauris Poff and Virginia Belle Poff2

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Clyde Marcum. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2719] "Mrs. Poff Has Dinner Party," Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 7 August 1935.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  5. [S2479] Online, Putnam Co. WV Cemeteries (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cemetery/westvirg/…),.

William Hicks1

M, #14329
Display Family
Marriage*5 Aug 1939 He married Alma M. Poff at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co, KY, on 5 Aug 1939.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Nitro", Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 18 August 1939, p. 22.

Ray Owsley1

M, #14330
Display Family
Marriage* He married Margaret H. Poff. 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.

Estil Owsley1

M, #14331
Display Family
Marriage* He married Meril Mauris Poff. 

Partners and Children
Child

Citations

  1. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Alley Casdorph Funeral Home Records, online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvkanawh/funeral/alleys.html, accessed Nov 2007.

Clyde Marcum1

M, #14332
Display Family
Marriage* He married Virginia Belle Poff. 

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Virginia Belle Marcum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 5 Feb 1960.

Thomas Capehart Poff1

M, #14333, b. 24 Jul 1892, d. 2 Oct 1964
Display Family
FatherAlbert Lee Poff b. 13 Nov 1853, d. 15 Jul 1927
MotherAmanda V. Cundiff b. Aug 1852, d. 14 Jun 1937
Birth*24 Jul 1892 Thomas was born at New Haven, Mason Co, WV, on 24 Jul 1892.2,1,3 
 He was the son of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff. 
(Witness) Census4 Jun 1900 Thomas Capehart Poff appeared on the census of 4 Jun 1900 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WV.3 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: coal miner in May 1910 at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census10 May 1910 Thomas Capehart Poff appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 in the household of Albert Lee Poff and Amanda V. Cundiff at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV.3 
Marriage*22 Mar 1911 He married Lottie M. Hill at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Mar 1911. Thomas Capehart Poff, age 19, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; Lottie M. Hill, age 19, b. n/a, res. Putnam Co; informants W. T. Hill and A. L. Poff; md by J.C. Barr at Charleston.4 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV. Plymouth Coal and Mining Co.1 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 Thomas Capehart Poff registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Putnam Co, WV.1 
Residence5 Jun 1917 He resided at Plymouth, Putnam Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV.3 
Census*9 Jan 1920 He and Lottie M. Hill appeared on the census as head of household at Union Dist, Putnam Co, WV, on 9 Jan 1920.3 
Residence15 Jul 1927 Thomas Capehart Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jul 1927.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: clerk in Apr 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Freight.3 
Census5 Apr 1930 He and Lottie M. Hill appeared on the census as head of household at 1517 Washington St E, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1930.3 
Residence*4 Aug 1935 Thomas Capehart Poff and Lottie M. Hill resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1935.6 
Residence14 Jun 1937 Thomas Capehart Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 Jun 1937.7 
Residence5 Feb 1944 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1944.8 
Residence17 Apr 1955 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 17 Apr 1955.9 
Residence*17 May 1958 He resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 17 May 1958.10 
Death*2 Oct 1964 Thomas died on 2 Oct 1964 at 1206 Grant St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 72.2,11 
Burial*5 Oct 1964 He was buried on 5 Oct 1964 at Tyler Mtn Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
4 Jun 1900Pocatalico Dist, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, John William Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff3
10 May 1910Raymond City, Putnam Co, WVAlbert Lee Poff, Amanda V. Cundiff, Charles Washington Poff, Albert Clinton Poff and Thomas Capehart Poff3
9 Jan 1920Union Dist, Putnam Co, WVThomas Capehart Poff, Lottie M. Hill and Amanda Josephine Poff3
5 Apr 19301517 Washington St E, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVThomas Capehart Poff, Lottie M. Hill, Amanda Josephine Poff, Stella V. Poff, Mary Frances Poff, Claude Browning Harler, Betty Jane Harler and Frances Alberta Harler3

Partners and Children
Marriage*22 Mar 1911 He married Lottie M. Hill at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Mar 1911. Thomas Capehart Poff, age 19, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; Lottie M. Hill, age 19, b. n/a, res. Putnam Co; informants W. T. Hill and A. L. Poff; md by J.C. Barr at Charleston.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Albert L. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 16 July 1927.
  6. [S2719] "Mrs. Poff Has Dinner Party," Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 7 August 1935.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Amanda Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Tuesday, 15 June 1937.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Charles W. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday, 6 February 1944.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Albert C. Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 18 April 1955.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Mary Frances Schonebaum, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 19 May 1958.
  11. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Henry Schonebaum

M, #14334, b. 5 Apr 1853, d. 25 Mar 1925
Display Family
Birth*5 Apr 1853 Henry was born at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 5 Apr 1853.1,2 
Marriage*24 Jan 1906 He married Mary Frances Poff at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1906. Henry Schonebaum, age 51, b. n/a, res. Putnam Co; Mrs. Mary Frances Surber, age 27, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; informant A.L. Poff; md by T.C. Johnson at Charleston.3,4 
Employment*May 1910 Occupation: superintendent in May 1910 at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census*10 May 1910 Henry Schonebaum and Mary Frances Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Raymond City, Putnam Co, WV, on 10 May 1910.4 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: proprietor in Jan 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Grocery store.4 
Census*15 Jan 1920 Henry Schonebaum and Mary Frances Poff appeared on the census as head of household at 1605 McClung St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jan 1920.4 
Death*25 Mar 1925 Henry died on 25 Mar 1925 at #3 Capitol View Apts, Summers St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 71. Died of pulmonary tuberculosis.1 
Burial* His body was interred at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
10 May 1910Raymond City, Putnam Co, WVHenry Schonebaum, Mary Frances Poff and Thelma May Surber4
15 Jan 19201605 McClung St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVHenry Schonebaum, Mary Frances Poff and Thelma May Surber4

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Jan 1906 He married Mary Frances Poff at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1906. Henry Schonebaum, age 51, b. n/a, res. Putnam Co; Mrs. Mary Frances Surber, age 27, b. Mason Co, res. Putnam Co; informant A.L. Poff; md by T.C. Johnson at Charleston.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Thelma Schonebaum Harler.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Putnam Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Maud Estella Jones

F, #14335, b. Jun 1867
Display Family
Birth*Jun 1867 Maud was born at Mason Co, WV, in Jun 1867.1 
Marriage*5 Feb 1889 She married Robert Gethen Poff at Kanawha Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1889. 
Census15 Jun 1900 Maud Estella Jones and Robert Gethen Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Jun 1900.2 
Num Child*15 Jun 1900 Maud Estella Jones and Robert Gethen Poff had 5 children, with 3 living at the time of the census in 1900.2 
Num Child22 Apr 1910 Maud Estella Jones and Robert Gethen Poff had 7 children, with 4 living at the time of the census in 1910.2 
Census*22 Apr 1910 Maud Estella Jones and Robert Gethen Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1910. Also enumerated in this household were George Jones, age 33, md2, 8yr, b. WV, par. born OH, drum runner, coal mine; Dollie Va Jones, age 24, m1, 8yr, b. WV; Vivian Jones, age 14, b. WV; Earnestine Jones, age 11, b. WV. Listed as boarders, George was likely Maud Estella's brother.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, Clarice Louise Poff, Charles William Poff and James Murray Poff2
22 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff2

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

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

Fannie May Dew1,2

F, #14336, b. Jul 1876, d. 16 Jan 1964
Display Family
FatherRobert Dew
MotherOctavia Quick3
Birth*Jul 1876 Fannie was born at WV in Jul 1876. 
 She was the daughter of Robert Dew and Octavia Quick.3 
Marriage*10 Feb 1896 She married George Henderson Poff at Kanawha Co, WV, on 10 Feb 1896.4 
Census7 Jun 1900 Fannie May Dew and George Henderson Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 7 Jun 1900. The census lists the surname of Walter and Will as "Dooley", should be "Dew".5 
Census*23 Apr 1910 Fannie May Dew and George Henderson Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV, on 23 Apr 1910.5 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew resided at 1105 Piedmont Rd, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.6 
Census6 Jan 1920 She and George Henderson Poff appeared on the census as head of household at 304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Jan 1920.5 
Residence10 Oct 1948 George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 10 Oct 1948.7 
Residence*12 Dec 1950 She resided at Pinch, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Dec 1950.8 
Death*16 Jan 1964 Fannie died on 16 Jan 1964 at Richmond, VA, at age 87. Died at the home of her daughter Mary Louise Poff Cox.9 
Burial*18 Jan 1964 Her body was interred on 18 Jan 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at Spring Hill Cemetery.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Walter Dew and William Dew5
23 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff and Mary Louise Poff5
6 Jan 1920304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff, Mary Louise Poff and Jess Woodrow Poff5

Partners and Children
Marriage*10 Feb 1896 She married George Henderson Poff at Kanawha Co, WV, on 10 Feb 1896.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2413] 1900 Kanawha Co, WV census enumerates "Walter Dooley, age 14, b. WV, brother in law" in family of George Poff. There is also a boarder, Will Dooley. These may both be errors for "Dew".
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com), George Henderson Poff.
  3. [S2592] Kanawha County, WV Family Tree Project (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/, accessed since May 2007), http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maudenna/…, accessed Feb 2011.
  4. [S2610] Kanawha Co, WV Marriages, cited at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/…, March 2002.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Clella Mae Eads, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 11 October 1948.
  8. [S237] Obituary, George H. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 13 December 1950.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Fannie Mae Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 17 January 1964.

William "Willie" A. Poff

M, #14337, b. 24 Oct 1897
Display Family
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 12 Dec 1950
MotherFannie May Dew b. Jul 1876, d. 16 Jan 1964
Death* William died. Died young. According to Ray Eads, Willie died at age 9 (ca 1906), but since he was enumerated in the 1910 census, he was older.1 
Birth*24 Oct 1897 William was born at Coalburg, Kanawha Co, WV, on 24 Oct 1897. W.A. Poff, w, m, b. Coalburg, father, G.H. Poff, miner, res. Coalburg, mother, Fannie; informant Fannie Poff.2 
 He was the son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew. 
(Witness) Census7 Jun 1900 William "Willie" A. Poff appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1900 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 William "Willie" A. Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Walter Dew and William Dew3
23 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff and Mary Louise Poff3

Citations

  1. [S1959] Email of Ray Eads, grandson of George H. Poff, e-mail address, 25 March 2000.
  2. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Kanawha Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Robert Gethen Poff1

M, #14338, b. 3 Aug 1899
Display Family
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 12 Dec 1950
MotherFannie May Dew b. Jul 1876, d. 16 Jan 1964
Birth*3 Aug 1899 Robert was born at Coalburg, Kanawha Co, WV, on 3 Aug 1899. The birth record of Robert Gethan Poff is registered as 3 August 1900; he was enumerated, however, in the 1900 census of Kanawha Co. The entry appears to have been August 1900, age 0, overwritten by 1899, age 9/12. His WWI draft registration provides the date of 3 August 1899.2,3,4 
 He was the son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew. 
(Witness) Census7 Jun 1900 Robert Gethen Poff appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1900 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Robert Gethen Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.5 
Marriage*20 Mar 1918 He married Juanita May Anderson at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 20 Mar 1918. Robert Gethen Poff, age 18, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Juanita May Anderson, age 19, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by T.C. Johnson at Charleston.1 
Employment*Sep 1918 Occupation: engineer in Sep 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. City engineer.2 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 Robert Gethen Poff registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Kanawha Co, WV.2 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Robert Gethen Poff and Juanita May Anderson resided at 2 Elemwood Pl, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: engineer in Apr 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Civil engineer, state capitol.5 
Census*15 Apr 1930 Robert Gethen Poff and Juanita May Anderson appeared on the census as head of household at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 15 Apr 1930.5 
Research Note* Robert left WV for DC, then later moved to California in the 1940s or 1950s, according to the remembrances of Doris Cox, daughter of Robert's sister Mary. He was never heard from again.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Walter Dew and William Dew5
23 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff and Mary Louise Poff5
15 Apr 1930Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff and Juanita May Anderson5

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Mar 1918 He married Juanita May Anderson at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 20 Mar 1918. Robert Gethen Poff, age 18, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Juanita May Anderson, age 19, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by T.C. Johnson at Charleston.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Kanawha Co, WV.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S211] Email Doris Cox Kies, e-mail address, 16 September 2004.

Mary Louise Poff1

F, #14339, b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 10 Oct 1988
Display Family
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 12 Dec 1950
MotherFannie May Dew b. Jul 1876, d. 16 Jan 1964
Birth*28 Jun 1907 Mary was born at WV on 28 Jun 1907.2,3 
 She was the daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew. 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Mary Louise Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Mary Louise Poff appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at 304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Residence1 Apr 1935 Mary Louise Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Apr 1935.3 
Marriage* She married Lawrence Strange 'Joe' Cox.3,4 
Census*22 May 1940 Mary Louise Poff and Lawrence Strange 'Joe' Cox appeared on the census as head of household at Palmyra Dist, Fluvanna Co, VA, on 22 May 1940.3 
Residence10 Oct 1948 Mary Louise Poff resided at Richmond, VA, on 10 Oct 1948.5 
Residence*12 Dec 1950 She resided at Richmond, VA, on 12 Dec 1950.6 
(informant) Death19 Sep 1977 Mary was informant for the death of Lawrence Strange 'Joe' Cox at St Lukes Hosp, Richmond, VA, on 19 Sep 1977.7 
Death*10 Oct 1988 Mary died on 10 Oct 1988 at Vienna, VA, at age 81.2,8 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff and Mary Louise Poff3
6 Jan 1920304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff, Mary Louise Poff and Jess Woodrow Poff3
22 May 1940Palmyra Dist, Fluvanna Co, VALawrence Strange 'Joe' Cox and Mary Louise Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage* She married Lawrence Strange 'Joe' Cox.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2414] Recollection of Georgia Mae Treadway Helton, ca 1974, Oak Hill, WV.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S1959] Email of Ray Eads, grandson of George H. Poff, e-mail address, 25 March 2000.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Clella Mae Eads, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 11 October 1948.
  6. [S237] Obituary, George H. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 13 December 1950.
  7. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  8. [S211] Email Doris Cox Kies, e-mail address, 16 September 2004.
  9. [S211] Email Doris Cox Kies, e-mail address, 18 September 2004.

Clella Mae Poff1

F, #14340, b. 30 Mar 1901, d. 10 Oct 1948
Display Family
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 12 Dec 1950
MotherFannie May Dew b. Jul 1876, d. 16 Jan 1964
Birth*30 Mar 1901 Clella was born at Coalburg, Kanawha Co, WV, on 30 Mar 1901.2,3 
 She was the daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew. 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 Clella Mae Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 Clella Mae Poff appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at 304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Marriage*4 Jul 1920 She married Norman A. Eads at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1920. Norman Eads, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; Clella Poff, age 19, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by Jas A. Harvey at Charleston.5,6 
(Witness) Census11 Apr 1930 Clella Mae Poff appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 in the household of Ivan Everette Dodd and Martha Vernon Eads at 720 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Census*22 Apr 1940 Clella Mae Poff and Norman A. Eads appeared on the census as head of household at Kelly Addition, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1940.4 
Death*10 Oct 1948 Clella died on 10 Oct 1948 at 63 Kelley Addition, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 47. Died of uterine cancer.2,7,8 
Burial*12 Oct 1948 Her body was interred on 12 Oct 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at Spring Hill Cemetery.2,7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff and Mary Louise Poff4
6 Jan 1920304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff, Mary Louise Poff and Jess Woodrow Poff4
11 Apr 1930720 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVIvan Everette Dodd, Martha Vernon Eads, Ora Mae Dodd, Amizetta Dodd, Emil E. Dodd, Mary L. Dodd, Goldie L. Dodd, Ethel J. Dodd, Norman A. Eads, Clella Mae Poff and Norma Lee Eads4
22 Apr 1940Kelly Addition, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVNorman A. Eads, Clella Mae Poff, Joe Earl Eads and Annette Sue Eads4

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Jul 1920 She married Norman A. Eads at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Jul 1920. Norman Eads, age 20, single, b. Fayette Co, res. Kanawha Co; Clella Poff, age 19, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by Jas A. Harvey at Charleston.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2414] Recollection of Georgia Mae Treadway Helton, ca 1974, Oak Hill, WV.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S1794] Email of Ray Eads, grandson of George H. Poff, e-mail address, 3 April 2000.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  6. [S2718] Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston, WV Sunday 4 July 1920, p. 5.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Clella Mae Eads, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 11 October 1948.
  8. [S1959] Email of Ray Eads, grandson of George H. Poff, e-mail address, 25 March 2000.
  9. [S237] Obituary, James Norman Eads, Sr, Charleston (WV) Gazette, 27 Dec 2009, online at ancestry.com.

George Herman Poff1

M, #14341, b. 3 Jul 1904, d. 6 Jan 1988
Display Family
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 12 Dec 1950
MotherFannie May Dew b. Jul 1876, d. 16 Jan 1964
Birth*3 Jul 1904 George was born at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jul 1904.2,3,4 
 He was the son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew. 
(Witness) Census23 Apr 1910 George Herman Poff appeared on the census of 23 Apr 1910 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census6 Jan 1920 George Herman Poff appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of George Henderson Poff and Fannie May Dew at 304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Marriage*2 Feb 1927 He married Grace Marie Myers at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1927. Geo H Poff, age 22, single, b. Montgomery, res. Montgomery, par. Geo. S & Fannie, driver; Grace Marie Myers, age 21, single, b. Montgomery, res. Montgomery, par. John & Mamie; md by C.H. Powers at Montgomery.4,5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: truck driver in Apr 1930 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Census5 Apr 1930 George Herman Poff and Grace Marie Myers appeared on the census as head of household at Montgomery, Kanawha Co, WV, on 5 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household were Pauline Reynolds, grandmother-in-law, age 84, widowed, b. WV; and Mame (Mamie?) Myers, mother-in-law, age 48, widowed, b. WV.3 
Employment1936 Occupation: salesman in 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Atlas Distributing Co.6 
Residence*1936 George Herman Poff and Grace Marie Myers resided at 1418D Crescent Rd, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, in 1936.6 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: salesman in Apr 1940 at Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV. Brewing company.3 
Census*24 Apr 1940 George Herman Poff and Grace Marie Myers appeared on the census as head of household at Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1940.3 
Residence10 Oct 1948 George Herman Poff resided on 10 Oct 1948, location not given.7 
Residence12 Dec 1950 He resided at Chesapeake, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Dec 1950.8 
Residence*16 Jan 1964 He resided at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1964.9 
Death*6 Jan 1988 George died on 6 Jan 1988 at Pratt, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 83.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
23 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, William "Willie" A. Poff, Robert Gethen Poff, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff and Mary Louise Poff3
6 Jan 1920304 Bibby St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Henderson Poff, Fannie May Dew, Clella Mae Poff, George Herman Poff, Mary Louise Poff and Jess Woodrow Poff3
5 Apr 1930Montgomery, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Herman Poff and Grace Marie Myers3
24 Apr 1940Loudon Dist, Kanawha Co, WVGeorge Herman Poff and Grace Marie Myers3

Partners and Children
Marriage*2 Feb 1927 He married Grace Marie Myers at Montgomery, Fayette Co, WV, on 2 Feb 1927. Geo H Poff, age 22, single, b. Montgomery, res. Montgomery, par. Geo. S & Fannie, driver; Grace Marie Myers, age 21, single, b. Montgomery, res. Montgomery, par. John & Mamie; md by C.H. Powers at Montgomery.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2414] Recollection of Georgia Mae Treadway Helton, ca 1974, Oak Hill, WV.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  5. [S1959] Email of Ray Eads, grandson of George H. Poff, e-mail address, 25 March 2000.
  6. [S2751] Ancestry.com., City Directory (ancestry.com), Charleston, WV, 1936.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Clella Mae Eads, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Monday, 11 October 1948.
  8. [S237] Obituary, George H. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Wednesday, 13 December 1950.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Fannie Mae Poff, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Friday, 17 January 1964.

_____ Clendenin

M, #14342
Display Family
Birth* _____ was born. 
Marriage* He married Olivia Elvira "Ella" Poff. 

Partners and Children
Child

Myrtle Clendenin

F, #14343, b. Apr 1889
Display Family
Father_____ Clendenin
MotherOlivia Elvira "Ella" Poff b. 18 Mar 1870, d. 20 Jan 1923
Birth*Apr 1889 Myrtle was born at WV in Apr 1889.1 
 She was the daughter of _____ Clendenin and Olivia Elvira "Ella" Poff. 
(Witness) Census7 Jun 1900 Myrtle Clendenin appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1900 in the household of Talitha Cumi Scott at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.2 
Marriage*1 Nov 1904 She married Orley Vess at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1904. Orley Vess, age 21, single, b. OH, res. Kanawha Co; Myrtle Clendennin, age 16, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by H.J. Hill at Charleston; R.G. Poff present.3 
Marriage* Myrtle Clendenin married (?) Farrell.4 
(informant) Death20 Jan 1923 Myrtle was informant for the death of Olivia Elvira "Ella" Poff at Chelyan, Kanawha Co, WV, on 20 Jan 1923.5 
Marriage*12 Feb 1923 She married Howard Donnally at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV, on 12 Feb 1923. Donnally-Farrell Nuptials. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Myrtle Farrell and Mr. Howard Donnally. The ceremony took place Monday at Huntington where the young couple motored. They have returned to Charleston and are at their apartment in Charleston street. The bride is well known in business and social circles of the city and the groom is also well known here. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Donnally, of Maryland Avenue, and an employee of the Interurban railway company.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVTalitha Cumi Scott and Myrtle Clendenin2

Partners and Children
Marriage*1 Nov 1904 She married Orley Vess at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1904. Orley Vess, age 21, single, b. OH, res. Kanawha Co; Myrtle Clendennin, age 16, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by H.J. Hill at Charleston; R.G. Poff present.3 

Partners and Children
Marriage* Myrtle Clendenin married (?) Farrell.4 

Partners and Children
Marriage*12 Feb 1923 She married Howard Donnally at Huntington, Cabell Co, WV, on 12 Feb 1923. Donnally-Farrell Nuptials. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Myrtle Farrell and Mr. Howard Donnally. The ceremony took place Monday at Huntington where the young couple motored. They have returned to Charleston and are at their apartment in Charleston street. The bride is well known in business and social circles of the city and the groom is also well known here. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Donnally, of Maryland Avenue, and an employee of the Interurban railway company.6 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,, Olivia Elvira Poff Allen.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S2719] "Donnally-Farrell Nuptials", Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Wed, 14 February 1923.

Laidley Allen

M, #14344, b. circa 1876
Display Family
Birth*circa 1876 Laidley was born at WV circa 1876.1 
Marriage*circa 1901 He married Olivia Elvira "Ella" Poff circa 1901.1 
Census*18 Apr 1910 Laidley Allen and Olivia Elvira "Ella" Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Lewiston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 18 Apr 1910. Also enumerated in this household was John Belcher, boarder, age 33, single, b. WV, coal miner.1 
Court - civil*1914 Laidley was a defendant in a court case at Kanawha Co, WV, in 1914. He was convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to one year in jail. After 3 months, Governor Hatfield pardoned him based on his state of health and destitute condition of his family.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
18 Apr 1910Lewiston, Kanawha Co, WVLaidley Allen and Olivia Elvira "Ella" Poff1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2719] "Pardon for Allen," Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 3 Aug 1914.

Clarice Louise Poff1,2

F, #14345, b. Mar 1890, d. 29 Jun 1971
Display Family
FatherRobert Gethen Poff b. 12 Jan 1867, d. 16 Oct 1942
MotherMaud Estella Jones b. Jun 1867
Birth*Mar 1890 Clarice was born at Kanawha Co, WV, in Mar 1890.3,1 
 She was the daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones. 
(Witness) Census15 Jun 1900 Clarice Louise Poff appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in the household of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Marriage1 Nov 1904 She married Walter Dew at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 1 Nov 1904.
Walter Dew, age 21, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Clara Poff, age 15, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by H.J. Hill at Charleston; R.G. Poff, father present. According to Georgia Mae Treadway, 1st cousin of Clarice, the marriage lasted 2 weeks.1 
Marriage*12 Oct 1908 She married Thomas Jerome Hines at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Oct 1908.
T.J. Hines, age 38, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; C.L. Popp [sic: Poff], age 19, divorced, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by S.E. Jones at Charleston; father present.1,4 
Census*20 Apr 1910 Clarice Louise Poff and Thomas Jerome Hines appeared on the census as head of household at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co, WV, on 20 Apr 1910.4 
Marriage27 Dec 1915 She married Alexander H. Wilson at KY on 27 Dec 1915.5,2,4 
Divorce*before 1920 Clarice was divorced from Alexander H. Wilson before 1920. Clarice noted she was widowed in the 1920 census, but Alexander's death certificate in 1922 noted that he was divorced at the time.4,6 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: nurse in Jan 1920 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Census28 Jan 1920 Clarice Louise Poff appeared on the census as head of household at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 28 Jan 1920.4 
Marriage14 May 1920 She married William Edward Burlingame at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 May 1920.
W.E. Burlingame, age 42, divorced, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Clarice Hines, age 28, divorced, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by C.N. Williams at Charleston.1 
Census*11 Apr 1930 Clarice Louise Poff and William Edward Burlingame appeared on the census as head of household at 151 Costello St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1930.4 
Census9 Apr 1940 Clarice Louise Poff and William Edward Burlingame appeared on the census as head of household at 207 Costello St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 9 Apr 1940.4 
Residence*16 Oct 1942 Clarice Louise Poff resided at 207 Costello St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1942.7 
(informant) Death4 Feb 1945 Clarice was informant for the death of William Edward Burlingame at Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Feb 1945.8 
Residence6 Mar 1957 Clarice Louise Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1957.9 
Marriage*30 Aug 1960 She married Carlos Lee Hogan Sr at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 30 Aug 1960.
Carlos Lee Hogan, Sr, age 66, widowed, b. Summers Co, res. 1902 Smallridge Ct, Charleston, WV; Clarice L. Burlingame, age 70, widowed, b. Kanawha Co, res 901 Griffin Dr, Charleston; md by David A. Rowand at Charleston.1 
Death*29 Jun 1971 Clarice died on 29 Jun 1971 at Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 81.10 
Biography* According to Georgia Mae Helton (ca 1972), cousin of Clarice, Clarice also married a man by the name of Shepherd, but no evidence for this has been found. 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, Clarice Louise Poff, Charles William Poff and James Murray Poff4
20 Apr 1910Dry Branch, Kanawha Co, WVThomas Jerome Hines, Clarice Louise Poff and Stella Catherine Hines4
28 Jan 1920South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVClarice Louise Poff, Stella Catherine Hines, Thomas J. Hines, Robert Alexander Wilson, Charles William Poff, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff4
11 Apr 1930151 Costello St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Edward Burlingame, Clarice Louise Poff, Charles William Burlingame, Jack Dempsey Burlingame, Thomas J. Hines, Robert Alexander Wilson and Robert Gethen Poff4
9 Apr 1940207 Costello St, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVWilliam Edward Burlingame, Clarice Louise Poff, Robert Alexander Wilson, Charles William Burlingame and Jack Dempsey Burlingame4

Partners and Children
Marriage*12 Oct 1908 She married Thomas Jerome Hines at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Oct 1908.
T.J. Hines, age 38, single, b. VA, res. Kanawha Co; C.L. Popp [sic: Poff], age 19, divorced, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by S.E. Jones at Charleston; father present.1,4 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage27 Dec 1915 She married Alexander H. Wilson at KY on 27 Dec 1915.5,2,4 
Divorce*before 1920 Clarice was divorced from Alexander H. Wilson before 1920. Clarice noted she was widowed in the 1920 census, but Alexander's death certificate in 1922 noted that he was divorced at the time.4,6 
Child

Partners and Children
Marriage14 May 1920 She married William Edward Burlingame at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 May 1920.
W.E. Burlingame, age 42, divorced, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Clarice Hines, age 28, divorced, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by C.N. Williams at Charleston.1 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*30 Aug 1960 She married Carlos Lee Hogan Sr at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 30 Aug 1960.
Carlos Lee Hogan, Sr, age 66, widowed, b. Summers Co, res. 1902 Smallridge Ct, Charleston, WV; Clarice L. Burlingame, age 70, widowed, b. Kanawha Co, res 901 Griffin Dr, Charleston; md by David A. Rowand at Charleston.1 

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S2795] 1889-1970 National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution Application for Membership (online at ancestry.com), Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4MR-W9V : accessed 7 December 2015), Alexander H. Wilson and Clarice L. Hines, 27 Dec 1915; citing , reference 56; FHL microfilm 2,116,499.
  6. [S2837] PA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Alexander H. Wilson.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Robert Gethan Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 17 October 1942.
  8. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  9. [S237] Obituary, Charles W. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 8 March 1957.
  10. [S237] Obituary, Clarice Hogan, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 1 July 1971.

Charles William Poff1

M, #14346, b. 26 Apr 1893, d. 6 Mar 1957
Display Family
FatherRobert Gethen Poff b. 12 Jan 1867, d. 16 Oct 1942
MotherMaud Estella Jones b. Jun 1867
Birth*26 Apr 1893 Charles was born at Coalburg, Kanawha Co, WV, on 26 Apr 1893. WWII draft registration as 22 April.2,1 
 He was the son of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones. 
(Witness) Census15 Jun 1900 Charles William Poff appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in the household of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV. Wyatt Coal Co of Giles Co, VA.2 
Residence5 Jun 1917 Charles William Poff resided at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Kanawha Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census28 Jan 1920 He appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of Clarice Louise Poff at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Marriage3 Oct 1921 He married Mary F. Cannon at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1921. Charles W. Poff, age 27, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Mary F. Cannon, age 22, single, b. Mass, res. Kanawha Co; md by C.N. Williams at Charleston.4 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: guard in Apr 1940 at Washington, DC. Government printing office.3 
Census*13 Apr 1940 Charles William Poff and Mary F. Cannon appeared on the census as head of household at 4306 12th Pl NE, Washington, DC, on 13 Apr 1940. Also enumerated in this household was Frances C. Gardner, 45, single, b. NC, "companion", nurse, private home.3 
EmploymentApr 1942 Charles's occupation: US Printing Office at Washington, DC, in Apr 1942.1 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Prince Georges Co, MD. Named Robert Gethan [Poff] (father), 207 Castello St, Charleston, WV, as a person who would know his address.1 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Charles William Poff and Mary F. Cannon resided at 4005 Quintana St, Hyattsville, Prince Georges Co, MD, on 27 Apr 1942.1 
Residence*16 Oct 1942 Charles William Poff resided at Washington, DC, on 16 Oct 1942.5 
Death*6 Mar 1957 Charles died on 6 Mar 1957 at Washington, DC, at age 63.6 
Burial*8 Mar 1957 He was buried on 8 Mar 1957 at Arlington National Cem, Arlington, Arlington Co, VA.6 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, Clarice Louise Poff, Charles William Poff and James Murray Poff3
28 Jan 1920South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVClarice Louise Poff, Stella Catherine Hines, Thomas J. Hines, Robert Alexander Wilson, Charles William Poff, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff3
13 Apr 19404306 12th Pl NE, Washington, DCCharles William Poff and Mary F. Cannon3

Citations

  1. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Robert Gethan Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 17 October 1942.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Charles W. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 8 March 1957.

James Murray Poff

M, #14347, b. 4 Aug 1898, d. 12 Apr 1951
Display Family
FatherRobert Gethen Poff b. 12 Jan 1867, d. 16 Oct 1942
MotherMaud Estella Jones b. Jun 1867
Birth4 Aug 1897 James was born on 4 Aug 1897.1 
Birth*4 Aug 1898 James was born at Kanawha Co, WV, on 4 Aug 1898.2,3 
 He was the son of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones. 
(Witness) Census15 Jun 1900 James Murray Poff appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in the household of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones at Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1910 James Murray Poff appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Employment*Sep 1918 Occupation: cook in Sep 1918 at Shrewsbury, Kanawha Co, WV. J. L. Martin Original Lunch Room.1 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 James Murray Poff registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Kanawha Co, WV.1 
Residence12 Sep 1918 He resided at 2 Elmwood Place, Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.1 
(Witness) Census28 Jan 1920 He appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of Clarice Louise Poff at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Marriage*14 Jul 1921 He married Alma Virginia Mills at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 Jul 1921. Murray Poff, age 22, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Alma Mills, age 21, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by C.N. Williams at Charleston.5,4,6 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Left Fork Tackett Creek, Jefferson Dist, Kanawha Co, WV.4 
Census*10 Apr 1930 James Murray Poff and Alma Virginia Mills appeared on the census as head of household at Left Fork Tackett Creek, Jefferson Dist, Kanawha Co, WV, on 10 Apr 1930.4 
Residence*16 Oct 1942 James Murray Poff resided at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 16 Oct 1942.7 
Death*12 Apr 1951 James died on 12 Apr 1951 at age 52. James was residing in Washington, DC at the time of his death.2 
Burial*16 Apr 1951 His body was interred on 16 Apr 1951 at Arlington, Arlington Co, VA, at Arlington National Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jun 1900Cabin Creek Dist, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, Clarice Louise Poff, Charles William Poff and James Murray Poff4
22 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff4
28 Jan 1920South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVClarice Louise Poff, Stella Catherine Hines, Thomas J. Hines, Robert Alexander Wilson, Charles William Poff, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff4
10 Apr 1930Left Fork Tackett Creek, Jefferson Dist, Kanawha Co, WVJames Murray Poff, Alma Virginia Mills and Edward M. Poff4

Partners and Children
Marriage*14 Jul 1921 He married Alma Virginia Mills at Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV, on 14 Jul 1921. Murray Poff, age 22, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; Alma Mills, age 21, single, b. Kanawha Co, res. Kanawha Co; md by C.N. Williams at Charleston.5,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S2673] Online cemetery transcription,, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Kanawha Co, WV.
  6. [S2719] "Notice of Trustee's Sale," Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 12 April 1948.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Robert Gethan Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 17 October 1942.

May Talitha Poff1

F, #14348, b. 7 Jul 1902, d. 5 Nov 1977
Display Family
FatherRobert Gethen Poff b. 12 Jan 1867, d. 16 Oct 1942
MotherMaud Estella Jones b. Jun 1867
Birth*7 Jul 1902 May was born at Coalburg, Kanawha Co, WV, on 7 Jul 1902. May T. Poff, b. Coalburg, father R.G. Poff, laborer, res. Cardiff, mother Maude E. Poff, single birth.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones. 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1910 May Talitha Poff appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones at Acme, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
(Witness) Census28 Jan 1920 May Talitha Poff appeared on the census of 28 Jan 1920 in the household of Clarice Louise Poff at South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WV.3 
Marriage*circa 1922 She married George T. Groene circa 1922.3 
Census*7 Apr 1930 George T. Groene and May Talitha Poff were listed as residents in the census report at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 7 Apr 1930. Enumerated with George F. Klotter and Antoinette Klotter, grandparents of George Groene.3 
Residence16 Oct 1942 She resided at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 16 Oct 1942.4 
Residence*7 Jun 1956 May Talitha Poff and George T. Groene resided at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 7 Jun 1956.5 
Residence*6 Mar 1957 May Talitha Poff resided at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 6 Mar 1957.6 
Residence29 Jun 1971 She resided at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 29 Jun 1971.7 
Death*5 Nov 1977 May died on 5 Nov 1977 at Good Samaritan Hosp, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, at age 75.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
22 Apr 1910Acme, Kanawha Co, WVRobert Gethen Poff, Maud Estella Jones, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff3
28 Jan 1920South Charleston, Kanawha Co, WVClarice Louise Poff, Stella Catherine Hines, Thomas J. Hines, Robert Alexander Wilson, Charles William Poff, James Murray Poff and May Talitha Poff3
7 Apr 1930Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OHGeorge T. Groene and May Talitha Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage*circa 1922 She married George T. Groene circa 1922.3 

Citations

  1. [S2713] WV Births online at www.wvculture.org,, Kanawha Co, WV.
  2. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com and Ohio Department of Health. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Robert Gethan Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Saturday, 17 October 1942.
  5. [S2719] "Wedding Guests," Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 7 June 1956.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Charles W. Poff, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 8 March 1957.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Clarice Hogan, Charleston (WV) Gazette, Friday, 1 July 1971.

Catherine Poff1

F, #14349
Display Family
FatherRobert Gethen Poff b. 12 Jan 1867, d. 16 Oct 1942
MotherMaud Estella Jones b. Jun 1867
 Catherine Poff is the daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones. 

Citations

  1. [S2414] Recollection of Georgia Mae Treadway Helton, ca 1974, Oak Hill, WV.

George T. Groene1,2

M, #14350, b. 9 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1970
Display Family
Birth*9 Jan 1904 George was born at OH on 9 Jan 1904.2,3 
Marriage*circa 1922 He married May Talitha Poff circa 1922.3 
Employment*Apr 1930 Occupation: manager in Apr 1930 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH. Newspaper.3 
Census*7 Apr 1930 George T. Groene and May Talitha Poff were listed as residents in the census report at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 7 Apr 1930. Enumerated with George F. Klotter and Antoinette Klotter, grandparents of George Groene.3 
Residence*7 Jun 1956 May Talitha Poff and George T. Groene resided at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, on 7 Jun 1956.1 
Death*Jun 1970 He died in Jun 1970 at Hamilton Co, OH, at age 66..2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
7 Apr 1930Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OHGeorge T. Groene and May Talitha Poff3

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2719] "Wedding Guests," Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, 7 June 1956.
  2. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.