Casper E. Wilson1,2,3

M, b. July 21, 1919, d. August 6, 1970
FatherEmmet Daniel Wilson1,2,4 b. March 25, 1888, d. June 10, 1963
MotherDolly May Hylton1,2,4 b. May 17, 1894, d. February 28, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 236-16-4552.5 Casper E. Wilson was born on July 21, 1919 at Virginia.1,5,3 He married Beverly Florence Seixas on August 10, 1934.6 Casper E. Wilson died on August 6, 1970 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 51.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 148, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 602, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

Beverly Florence Seixas b. June 17, 1920, d. April 17, 2002
Marriage*Casper E. Wilson married Beverly Florence Seixas on August 10, 1934.6 
Child
  • Deborah Joan Wilson6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Elva Iris Wilson Swanigan obituary in the Aug 5, 2011 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4331] Seixas Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/40900697/person/19549807622

Beverly Florence Seixas1

F, b. June 17, 1920, d. April 17, 2002
     Her Social Security Number was 042-20-5814.2 Beverly Florence Seixas was born on June 17, 1920 at New York.2 She married Casper E. Wilson, son of Emmet Daniel Wilson and Dolly May Hylton, on August 10, 1934.1 As of August 10, 1934,her married name was Wilson.1 Beverly Florence Seixas died on April 17, 2002 at Florida at age 81.2

Family

Casper E. Wilson b. July 21, 1919, d. August 6, 1970
Marriage*She married Casper E. Wilson, son of Emmet Daniel Wilson and Dolly May Hylton, on August 10, 1934.1 
Child
  • Deborah Joan Wilson1

Citations

  1. [S4331] Seixas Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/40900697/person/19549807622
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Infant Wilson

M, b. January 8, 1922, d. January 8, 1922
FatherEmmet Daniel Wilson1,2 b. March 25, 1888, d. June 10, 1963
MotherDolly May Hylton2 b. May 17, 1894, d. February 28, 1956
     Infant Wilson died on January 8, 1922 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 8, 1922 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ray Wallace Wilson

M, b. September 19, 1923, d. July, 1984
FatherEmmet Daniel Wilson1,2,3 b. March 25, 1888, d. June 10, 1963
MotherDolly May Hylton1,2,3 b. May 17, 1894, d. February 28, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-4096.4 Ray Wallace Wilson was born on September 19, 1923 at Virginia.1,4 He married Naomi Ruth Akers on March 21, 1945. Ray Wallace Wilson died in July, 1984 at age 60.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 602, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 274, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

Naomi Ruth Akers
Marriage*Ray Wallace Wilson married Naomi Ruth Akers on March 21, 1945. 
Children
  • Melanie Rae Wilson
  • Diane Ruth Wilson

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Elva Iris Wilson Swanigan obituary in the Aug 5, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Kyle Wilson1

M, b. March 4, 1891, d. June 29, 1891
FatherWilliam Riley Wilson2,1 b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead2,1 b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
     Kyle Wilson was born on March 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on June 29, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of inflamation of stomach.1

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  2. [S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/

Mary E. Odell Wilson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 17, 1892, d. February 25, 1968
FatherWilliam Riley Wilson1,3,4,5 b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead1,3,4,5 b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
     Mary E. Odell Wilson was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, 134 Broad Street, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.6 She was born on July 17, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,6 As of circa 1926,her married name was Link.7 She married Harry David Link circa 1926.7 Mary E. Odell Wilson died on February 25, 1968 at Pennsylvania at age 75.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 100, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 268, District 43, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Isiah1
1920Dwelling 149, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 36, District 2, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 304, District 54-2, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1920Silk mill laborer1

Family

Harry David Link b. March 21, 1868, d. October 24, 1949
Marriage*Mary E. Odell Wilson married Harry David Link circa 1926.7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S6319] Christ Church Cemetery, Schuylkill Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry David Link1,2

M, b. March 21, 1868, d. October 24, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 205-05-1275.2 Harry David Link was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, 134 Broad Street, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on March 21, 1868 at Minersville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Mary E. Odell Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, circa 1926.1 Harry David Link died on October 24, 1949 at Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 36, District 2, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 304, District 54-2, Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania3

Occupation

1930Coal miner1
1940Coal miner3

Family

Mary E. Odell Wilson b. July 17, 1892, d. February 25, 1968
Marriage*Harry David Link married Mary E. Odell Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, circa 1926.1 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Opie Wilson1

M, b. March 21, 1896, d. before June 20, 1900
FatherWilliam Riley Wilson1 b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead1 b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
     Opie Wilson was born on March 21, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died before June 20, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Not enumerated with his family in the 1900 Census.2

Citations

  1. [S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. February 10, 1898, d. July 7, 1978
FatherWilliam Riley Wilson2,5,3,4 b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead5,3,4 b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 051-16-8323.6 Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson was born on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,6 She married Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer on May 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 14, 1922,her married name was Kiefer. Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson died on July 7, 1978 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 80.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 100, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 149, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 287, District 79, Hamilton, Mercer Co., New Jersey7
1940Dwelling 57, District 52-126, Islip, Suffolk Co., New York8

Family

Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer b. August 13, 1886, d. February 25, 1960
Marriage*Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson married Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer on May 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1790] Spartanburg Herald-Journal, From the Edwin Avis Kiefer obituary in the Dec 19, 2005 edition.

Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 13, 1886, d. February 25, 1960
     Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer was born on August 13, 1886 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.4,5 He married Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on May 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer died on February 25, 1960 at Suffolk Co., New York, at age 73.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 287, District 79, Hamilton, Mercer Co., New Jersey2
1940Dwelling 57, District 52-126, Islip, Suffolk Co., New York6

Occupation

1930Turbine estimator2
1940Painter6

Family

Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson b. February 10, 1898, d. July 7, 1978
Marriage*Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer married Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on May 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5238] Italian Genealogical Group and the German Genealogy Group, New York, New York, Birth Index, 1866-1909.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1790] Spartanburg Herald-Journal, From the Edwin Avis Kiefer obituary in the Dec 19, 2005 edition.

Edwin Avis Kiefer1,2,3

M, b. December 3, 1924, d. December 17, 2005
FatherFrederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer1,2,3 b. August 13, 1886, d. February 25, 1960
MotherRushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson1,2,3 b. February 10, 1898, d. July 7, 1978
     Edwin Avis Kiefer was born on December 3, 1924 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.3 He married Jeannette Persing circa 1947.3 Edwin Avis Kiefer died on December 17, 2005 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 81.3 He Edwin Avis Kiefer, 81, of 223 Crestline Drive, died Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born December 3, 1924, in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredric Charles and Rushie Alabama Wilson Kiefer. Mr. Keifer was a U. S. Navy World War II Veteran and served as Vice President of Tarone Business Machines. He was a member and former Deacon of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg and volunteered for Mobile Meals. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeannette Persing Kiefer of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna M. and Richard Fagan of Texas; a son, Barry W. Kiefer of Florida; and a grandson, Christopher M. Fagan of Texas. Visitation will be at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 3:15 p.m., in the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Groome, III. on December 19, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 287, District 79, Hamilton, Mercer Co., New Jersey1
1940Dwelling 57, District 52-126, Islip, Suffolk Co., New York2

Family

Jeannette Persing b. December 10, 1924, d. October 18, 2010
Marriage*Edwin Avis Kiefer married Jeannette Persing circa 1947.3 
Children
  • Donna M. Kiefer3
  • Barry W. Kiefer3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1790] Spartanburg Herald-Journal, From the Edwin Avis Kiefer obituary in the Dec 19, 2005 edition.

Robert Junior Robertson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 10, 1922, d. February 7, 2002
FatherRobert Grady Robertson1,2,3,9,4,10,7 b. October 8, 1898, d. May 11, 1979
MotherBeatrice Alva Craghead1,2,3,9,4,10,7 b. July 30, 1903, d. May 5, 1975
     Robert Junior Robertson was buried at Brown Cemetery, Belspring, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,5,11 His Social Security Number was 233-34-8731.12 He was born on December 10, 1922 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Dec 9, 1922.12,5,11,6,8 He married Hazel Elizabeth Crawford on January 22, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.7 Robert Junior Robertson and Hazel Elizabeth Crawford were divorced on July 24, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.8 Robert Junior Robertson died on February 7, 2002 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 79.3,12,5,11,13 He ROBERTSON, Robert J., 79, of Belspring, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 7, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Beatrice A. Robertson of Speedway, W.Va. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 1 S T Armored Division in Anzio, Italy. He was a retired employee of Hercules Inc. with 32 years service. He will be sadly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Brenda Robertson, Radford; and his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Randy Baker, Belspring. Also surviving are two brothers, Harold Robertson and Lake Robertson, both of Lincoln Park, Michigan; five grandchildren, Robert J. Robertson, Tammy Harman, Robin Deeds, Shannon Baker and Michelle Melton; and five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Konner, Emma, and Macey; along with five nieces and nephews who also survive. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2002, at The DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Brown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International. The family expresses thanks to the Carilion Hospice and medical staff. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2002, at The DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. Robert's love of the river and the beauty of God's creation touched all our lives in a special way. on February 9, 2002.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Hazel Elizabeth Crawford b. June 6, 1924, d. January 22, 2007
Marriage*Robert Junior Robertson married Hazel Elizabeth Crawford on January 22, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.7 
Divorce* Robert Junior Robertson and Hazel Elizabeth Crawford were divorced on July 24, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.8 
Children
  • Robert Michael Robertson3,7
  • Patricia Alva Robertson3,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Robertson obituary in the Feb 9, 2002 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert G. Robertson obituary in the May 13, 1979 edition.
  5. [S8623] Brown Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Hazel Elizabeth Crawford1,2,3,4

F, b. June 6, 1924, d. January 22, 2007
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-5682.1 Hazel Elizabeth Crawford was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 6, 1924 at Walton, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married Robert Junior Robertson, son of Robert Grady Robertson and Beatrice Alva Craghead, on January 22, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.3 As of January 22, 1942,her married name was Robertson.3 Hazel Elizabeth Crawford and Robert Junior Robertson were divorced on July 24, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 Hazel Elizabeth Crawford died on January 22, 2007 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,2,5 She Hazel Crawford DeHart, 82, of Radford, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 22, 2007 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born June 6, 1924 in Radford, she was a retired employee of Radford University as a dietitian. Hazel was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by a son, Michael Robertson and wife Brenda, Belspring; a daughter, Patricia Baker and husband Randy, Belspring; five grandchildren, Robbie Robertson, Tammy and Mike Smith, Robin and Devin Deeds, Michelle Melton and Shannon Baker; five great-grandchildren, Matthew and Macy Melton, Luke Harmon, Konner and Ema Deeds; also special friends, Judy Davis and Nellie Argabright. Thanks to the loving nurses at Pulaski Community Hospital. In addition to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she is survived by a brother, Red Crawford; and four sisters, Jackie Norford, Barbara Ramas, Margaret Sides and Elsie Hughes. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Burial Park with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. on January 24, 2007.2

Family

Robert Junior Robertson b. December 10, 1922, d. February 7, 2002
Marriage*She married Robert Junior Robertson, son of Robert Grady Robertson and Beatrice Alva Craghead, on January 22, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Hazel Elizabeth Crawford and Robert Junior Robertson were divorced on July 24, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 
Children
  • Robert Michael Robertson2,3
  • Patricia Alva Robertson2,3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Crawford DeHart obituary in the Jan 24, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lake Elton Robertson1,2,3

M, b. August 18, 1924, d. February 13, 2008
FatherRobert Grady Robertson4,5,6,7,8,9 b. October 8, 1898, d. May 11, 1979
MotherBeatrice Alva Craghead4,5,6,7,8,9 b. July 30, 1903, d. May 5, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7845.10 Lake Elton Robertson was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3 He was born on August 18, 1924 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,5,2,3 He married Margaret Ann Gillispie on November 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 Lake Elton Robertson died on February 13, 2008 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 83.10,5,3 He LINCOLN PARK, Mich. — Mr. Lake Robertson, 83, of Lincoln Park, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Mich. Born August 18, 1924 in Athens, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice Robertson. Lake worked most of his life in the construction business. Survivors: Wife: Margaret Gillespie Robertson; daughter: Cheryll Robertson Owens and husband Larry of Lincoln Park, Mich; son, Richard Robertson and wife Anita of Lincoln Park, Mich; granddaughter: April Robertson; grandson: Ethan Robertson; brother: Harold Robertson and wife Kathleen of Chelsea, Mich. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Rev. Mike McGraw officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery in Athens. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Family and friends may share online condolences via www.memorialfd.com. The honor of serving the Robertson family has been given to the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on February 19, 2008.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Margaret Ann Gillispie b. January 13, 1926, d. December 1, 2009
Marriage*Lake Elton Robertson married Margaret Ann Gillispie on November 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children
  • Cheryll Robertson5
  • Richard Robertson5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Gillespie marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, from the Lake Robertson obituary in the Feb 19, 2008 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Robertson obituary in the Feb 9, 2002 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert G. Robertson obituary in the May 13, 1979 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Margaret Ann Gillispie1,2

F, b. January 13, 1926, d. December 1, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 224-32-4721.3 Margaret Ann Gillispie was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on January 13, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 She married Lake Elton Robertson, son of Robert Grady Robertson and Beatrice Alva Craghead, on November 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of November 27, 1943,her married name was Robertson.1 Margaret Ann Gillispie died on December 1, 2009 at Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 83.3,4

Family

Lake Elton Robertson b. August 18, 1924, d. February 13, 2008
Marriage*She married Lake Elton Robertson, son of Robert Grady Robertson and Beatrice Alva Craghead, on November 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Cheryll Robertson2
  • Richard Robertson2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Gillespie marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, from the Lake Robertson obituary in the Feb 19, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp1,2

M, b. June 6, 1926, d. June 18, 2012
     Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.2,3 He was born on June 6, 1926 at Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio.2,3 He married Betty Anne Yoder, daughter of Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder and Lillian Ester Lucas, on May 30, 1951.1,4 Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp died on June 18, 2012 at South Carolina at age 86.2,4,3 He Dr. Richard E. Rupp, 86, husband of Betty Anne Rupp, died June 18, 2012. Born in Archbold, Ohio, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Esther Josephine Slagle Rupp. Dr. Rupp retired from Bob Jones University as Director of Ministerial Training. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and servant of the Lord. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Sandra Rupp and Viki Delello (Todd), all of Greenville; two sisters, Phylis Hess (Paul) of Taylors and Rudy Treadway of Jacksonville, FL; two grandsons, Luke and Jake; nieces and nephews, Connie Rupp, James Rupp, David Hess, Chris Hess, Debbie Treadway and Cindy Treadway. He was predeceased by a sister, Pauline Rupp, and three brothers, James, Eddie and Elmer Rupp. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. on June 20, 2012.2

Family

Betty Anne Yoder b. April 25, 1930, d. October 4, 2018
Marriage*He married Betty Anne Yoder, daughter of Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder and Lillian Ester Lucas, on May 30, 1951.1,4 
Children
  • Sandra Diane Rupp5,1,2,4
  • Victoria Ann Rupp5,1,2,4,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theodore T. Yoder obituary in the Mar 22, 1994 edition.
  2. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Richard E. Rupp obituary in the Jun 20, 2012 edition.
  3. [S6095] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S12298] Mackey Funerals and Cremations, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/greenville-sc/mackey-funerals-and-cremations-at-woodlawn-memorial-park/4984, From the Betty Anne Rupp obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Esther Lucas Yoder obituary in the Jul 23, 1991 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Twila Vada Craghead1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1907, d. May 3, 1993
FatherJohn Robert Craghead1,2 b. April 16, 1879, d. September 27, 1939
MotherOllie Burke Pettrey1,2,5 b. March 15, 1886, d. August, 1981
     Twila Vada Craghead was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-84-3558.6 She and Delbert D. Roberts were divorced.7 Twila Vada Craghead was born on September 16, 1907 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,7 As of July 6, 1925,her married name was Roberts.3 She married Delbert D. Roberts on July 6, 1925 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of June 30, 1966,her married name was Brogan.7 Twila Vada Craghead married Jake Clifford Brogan on June 30, 1966 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.7 Twila Vada Craghead died on May 3, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.6,4 She Mrs. Twila Vada Brogan, 85, of Beckley, died May 3, 1993, at Hilltop Health Care Center, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving: son, Bill Roberts of Glen Morgan; sisters, Mary Roberts of Mount Tabor, Wilda Meadows of Beckley; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Lester Hall and the Rev. Cleve Allen officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on May 4, 1993.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 67, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Delbert D. Roberts b. January 20, 1900, d. July 15, 1953
Divorce*Twila Vada Craghead and Delbert D. Roberts were divorced.7 
Marriage* Twila Vada Craghead married Delbert D. Roberts on July 6, 1925 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Jake Clifford Brogan b. September 12, 1908, d. November 28, 1978
Marriage*Twila Vada Craghead married Jake Clifford Brogan on June 30, 1966 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberts-Craghead marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Twila Vada Brogan obituary in the May 4, 1993 edition.
  5. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Donald L. Craighead obituary in the Oct 17, 1978 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberts-Tate marriage record.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberts-Lilly marriage record.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  13. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Bill Lewis Roberts obituary.