Audrey M. Poff1,2,3

F, b. April 3, 1889, d. September 29, 1963
FatherWilliam H. Poff1,2,3 b. January 25, 1862, d. March, 1950
MotherMarsha Ellen "Mattie" Basham1,2,3 b. May, 1865, d. November, 1953
     Audrey M. Poff was buried at Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Belmont Co., Ohio.4 She was born on April 3, 1889 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 As of October 14, 1911,her married name was Kocher.3 She married Emmett Henry Kocher on October 14, 1911 at Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio.3 Audrey M. Poff died on September 29, 1963 at Bellaire, Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 74.5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 421, District 40, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 27, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 29, District 36, Ward 1, Bellaire, Belmont Co., Ohio6
1940Dwelling 151, District 7-14, Shadyside, Belmont Co., Ohio7

Family

Emmett Henry Kocher b. May 24, 1885, d. November 29, 1958
Marriage*Audrey M. Poff married Emmett Henry Kocher on October 14, 1911 at Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  4. [S7788] Powhatan Cemetery, Belmont Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nathan Carl Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 29, 1892, d. December 4, 1981
FatherWilliam H. Poff1,2,5 b. January 25, 1862, d. March, 1950
MotherMarsha Ellen "Mattie" Basham1,2,5 b. May, 1865, d. November, 1953
     Nathan Carl Poff was buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 10600 South 1700 East, Sandy, Salt Lake Co., Utah.4 His Social Security Number was 285-09-1539.6 He was born on June 29, 1892 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 29, 1891.3,6,4,5,7 He married Hazel Virginia Smith on August 4, 1917 at Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio.5 Nathan Carl Poff died on December 4, 1981 at Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 89.6,4,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 421, District 40, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 27, District 47, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1910Enamel factory laborer2
1930Dwelling 1269, District 281, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio8

Occupation

1930House painter8

Family

Hazel Virginia Smith b. October 31, 1897, d. February 13, 1957
Marriage*Nathan Carl Poff married Hazel Virginia Smith on August 4, 1917 at Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S7789] Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Sat Lake Co., UT, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S2182] Salt Lake Tribune, The, From the Bettie L. Fisher obituary in the May 14, 2014 edition.

Kenneth Poff1

M, b. December, 1896, d. before April 19, 1910
FatherWilliam H. Poff1 b. January 25, 1862, d. March, 1950
MotherMarsha Ellen "Mattie" Basham1 b. May, 1865, d. November, 1953
     Kenneth Poff was born in December, 1896 at West Virginia.1 He died before April 19, 1910 at West Virginia; Kenneth died before the 1910 Census.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 421, District 40, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Emma Genevieve "Pat" Clements1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 10, 1910, d. February 25, 1997
FatherThomas Shelly Clements1,2,3,6,5 b. May 14, 1869, d. November 25, 1932
MotherLucy Janette "Nettie" Poff1,2,3,6,5 b. February 23, 1874, d. March 29, 1939
     Emma Genevieve "Pat" Clements was buried at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, 6839 Sissonville Drive, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 235-46-5776.7 She and Edmund Centers Guthrie were divorced.8 Emma Genevieve "Pat" Clements was born on August 10, 1910 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Nov 8, 1911.7,5 As of February 3, 1936,her married name was Guthrie.5 She married Edmund Centers Guthrie on February 3, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,9,5 Emma Genevieve "Pat" Clements died on February 25, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.4,7 She CLARKSBURG - Emma Genevieve "Pat" Guthrie, 86, of Clarksburg, formerly of Charleston, died Feb. 25, 1997, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a retired clerk from Kahns Department Store, Washington, and a 21-year resident of Clarksburg. Surviving: sons, Robert L. of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Thomas E. of Mineral Wells daughters, Carolyn J. Facemyre of Sissonville, Nancy L. Brandel of Bryans Road, Md. sister, Lucille Koerner of Mount Clare 11 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico, with the Rev. Clarence Edens officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Gardens of Memories, Sissonville. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. on February 26, 1997.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 67, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 367, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Edmund Centers Guthrie b. July 19, 1913, d. November 5, 1990
Divorce*Emma Genevieve "Pat" Clements and Edmund Centers Guthrie were divorced.8 
Marriage* Emma Genevieve "Pat" Clements married Edmund Centers Guthrie on February 3, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,9,5 
Children
  • Nancy Louise Guthrie4
  • (?) Robert Lee "Bob" Guthrie4
  • Carolyn Jeanette Guthrie4
  • Thomas Edmund "Tom" Guthrie4,10

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Lucille Clements Koerner obituary in the Jan 15, 2002 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Emma Genevieve Guthrie obituary in the Feb 26, 1997 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Guthrie-Clements marriage record.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Thomas S. Clements obituary in the Nov 27, 1932 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Edmund C. Guthrie obituary in the Nov 7, 1990 edition.
  9. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Guthrie-Thomas marriage record.

Thomas Woodrow "Woody" Clements1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 5, 1913, d. March 31, 1989
FatherThomas Shelly Clements1,2,3,9,7 b. May 14, 1869, d. November 25, 1932
MotherLucy Janette "Nettie" Poff1,2,3,9,7 b. February 23, 1874, d. March 29, 1939
     Thomas Woodrow "Woody" Clements was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 235-01-4390.10 He was born on June 5, 1913 at Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.10,4,5,7 He married Barbara Isabelle/Isabel Holmes on August 21, 1934 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Thomas Woodrow "Woody" Clements died on March 31, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.10,8 He T. Woodrow Clements, 75, of 3013 Virginia Ave. S.E., died March 31, 1989, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was retired from Libbey-Owens-Ford with 43 years' service. He was a member of Kanawha Valley Region of Antique Car Club of America, where he was a senior master judge. He was a member of Kanawha City Recreation Center board of directors, St. John's. Episcopal Church and Libbey-Owens-Ford Retirees Club. He was a Mason Surviving: wife, Barbara; daughter, Diane Clements of Charleston; sisters, Lucille Koerner and Genevieve Guthrie, both of Clarksburg. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Mack McLeod officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, Ruthdale, with Masonic graveside rites. on August 1, 1989.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 67, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 367, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Barbara Isabelle/Isabel Holmes b. April 9, 1916, d. July 14, 1991
Marriage*Thomas Woodrow "Woody" Clements married Barbara Isabelle/Isabel Holmes on August 21, 1934 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • B. Diane Clements11,8

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Lucille Clements Koerner obituary in the Jan 15, 2002 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clements-Holmes marriage record.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the T. Woodrow Clements obituary in the Aug 1, 1989 edition.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Thomas S. Clements obituary in the Nov 27, 1932 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the George Frank Clements Jr., obituary in the Apr 8, 2005 edition.

Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 29, 1880, d. August 16, 1916
FatherPeter Nathan Collins2,5,8,7 b. circa 1852, d. before June 11, 1900
MotherVirginia Ann Conner2,4,5,8,7 b. July 18, 1858, d. November 1, 1937
     Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on February 29, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6,7 He married Hattie Beanica Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on May 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,8 Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins died on August 16, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 36.6,9,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 392, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 392, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 142, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Farm laborer10

Family

Hattie Beanica Hall b. October 18, 1884, d. December 20, 1953
Marriage*Isaac Washington "Ike" Collins married Hattie Beanica Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on May 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  13. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Hattie Collins Bishop obituary in the Dec 21, 1953 edition.

Willie Lucille Clements1,2,3

F, b. February 17, 1917, d. January 7, 2002
FatherThomas Shelly Clements1,2,3,4 b. May 14, 1869, d. November 25, 1932
MotherLucy Janette "Nettie" Poff1,2,3,4 b. February 23, 1874, d. March 29, 1939
     Willie Lucille Clements was buried at Elkins Memorial Gardens, Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Koerner.1 She married Wilson N. Koerner.1 Willie Lucille Clements was born on February 17, 1917 at Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She died on January 7, 2002 at Quiet Dell, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 84.1 She QUIET DELL - Lucille Clements Koerner, 84, of Quiet Dell died Jan. 7, 2002, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 17, 1917, in Crown Hill, Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Thomas S. and Lucy Janett Poff Clements. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wilson N. Koerner, on Dec. 26, 2001. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having also been preceded in death by her sister, Genevieve "Pat" Guthriee; three brothers, Frank, Woodrow "Woody" and Kenneth Clements, who died in infancy. Lucille owned and operated a store for many years in Craigmoor and had also worked at the Bi-County Nutriurday Center for seven years. She had been an Avon lady and enjoyed collecting small bells. She was a member of the Quiet Dell United Methodist Church since 1945 and was also a member of the United Methodist Women. She had graduated from Charleston High School, Class of 1935. Lucille is survived by 13 nieces and nephews and the devoted caregivers who had assisted with her and Wilson's care 24 hours a day. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Greathouse-Gemondo Funeral Home, Nutter Fort, with the Rev. Mary Ellen Finegan officiating. Interment will be in Elkins Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

on January 15, 2002.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 81, District 67, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 367, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Wilson N. Koerner b. December 2, 1910, d. December 26, 2001
Marriage*Willie Lucille Clements married Wilson N. Koerner.1 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Lucille Clements Koerner obituary in the Jan 15, 2002 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Thomas S. Clements obituary in the Nov 27, 1932 edition.

James Edward Alexander1,2,3,4

M, b. January 10, 1910, d. September 9, 1929
FatherOtto Homer Alexander1,5,2,3 b. June 26, 1885, d. November 27, 1970
MotherSarah Ann Simmons1,5,2,3 b. December 10, 1890, d. August 28, 1980
     James Edward Alexander was buried at Pratt Cemetery, Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on January 10, 1910 at Hudnall, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 He died on September 9, 1929 at Gallagher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 19; Died after falling off a coal tipple.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 28, District 55, Mucklow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 8, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the James Edward Alexander death certificate.
  4. [S6891] Pratt Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Ruby H. Alexander1,2

F, b. April 13, 1911, d. July 3, 1987
FatherOtto Homer Alexander1,2 b. June 26, 1885, d. November 27, 1970
MotherSarah Ann Simmons1,2 b. December 10, 1890, d. August 28, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-2877.3 Her married name was Thomas.4 Ruby H. Alexander married John Emry "Johnnie" Thomas.4 Ruby H. Alexander was born on April 13, 1911 at West Virginia.1,3 She died on July 3, 1987 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 76.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 240, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 279, District 20-18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

John Emry "Johnnie" Thomas b. August 2, 1911, d. November, 1983
Marriage*Ruby H. Alexander married John Emry "Johnnie" Thomas.4 
Child

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John Homer Alexander obituary in the Sep 8, 1952 edition.
  5. [S2059] Upton/Brantley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14807889/person/172243945?ssrc=
  6. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Ada Alexander1,2,3

F, b. February 8, 1913, d. December 10, 2001
FatherOtto Homer Alexander1,2,3 b. June 26, 1885, d. November 27, 1970
MotherSarah Ann Simmons1,2,3 b. December 10, 1890, d. August 28, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 232-02-2717.4 Helen Ada Alexander was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on February 8, 1913 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,3 As of September 12, 1933,her married name was Sowards.5 She married Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards on September 12, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 Helen Ada Alexander and Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards were divorced before 1966.6 Helen Ada Alexander died on December 10, 2001 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,3 She Helen Ada Sowards, 88, of Montgomery died Dec. 10, 2001 in Montgomery Elderly Care, after a long illness. She was born February 8, 1913 in Holly Grove, Kanawha County, the daughter of the late Otto and Sarah Simmons Alexander. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Victor, and son, Joseph. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Montgomery. She is survived by her sons, Roy Wayne, Richard Lee, Roger Allan and Gary Robert; daughters, Charlotte Lou, Judith Ann, Carolyn Sue, and Sharon Lynn; sisters, Hattie Louise Lucas, and Kathleen Cook; 31 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery with Rev. Franklin Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. on December 11, 2001.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 240, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 17, District 20-16A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards b. July 13, 1913, d. May 6, 1989
Marriage*Helen Ada Alexander married Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards on September 12, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Divorce* Helen Ada Alexander and Victor Leroy "Roy" Sowards were divorced before 1966.6 
Children

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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Ada Sowards obituary in the Dec 11, 2001 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2059] Upton/Brantley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14807889/person/172243945?ssrc=
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Victor L. Sowards obituary in the May 7, 1989 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Joseph Otto Sowards obituary in the Mar 21, 2001 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Wayne Sowards obituary in the Mar 16, 2015 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Sowards-Thompson marriage record.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Sowards-Nicholas marriage record.

Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander1,2,3

F, b. 1916, d. August 22, 1961
FatherOtto Homer Alexander1,2,4 b. June 26, 1885, d. November 27, 1970
MotherSarah Ann Simmons1,2,4 b. December 10, 1890, d. August 28, 1980
     Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander was buried at Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarksville, Calhoun Co., Florida.5,6 She was born in 1916 at Paint Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 As of December 5, 1935,her married name was Gates.4 She married George Lilburn Gates on December 5, 1935 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander died on August 22, 1961 at Blountstown, Calhoun Co., Florida.7,6 She BLOUNTSTOWN - Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Gates, 46, of Carr Community, died Tuesday morning at her home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Travelers Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Johns officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Homer (Alexander), Holly Grove, W. Va; four sons, Clarence Jr., Frank, Charles and Richard all of Carr; five daughters, Mrs. Wanda Marshall, Mrs. Mary Ann Giles, Miss Linda Gates, Miss Karen Gates and Miss Carol Gates, all of Carr; four sisters, Helen Sowards, Louise Lucus, Montgomery, Ala; Ruby Thomas, Dry Branch, W. Va; Kathleen Cook, Baltimore, Md; and two grandchildren. on August 23, 1961.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 240, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 120, District 40-9, Pocatalico, Putnam Co., West Virginia8

Family

George Lilburn Gates b. September 28, 1914, d. September, 1958
Marriage*Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Alexander married George Lilburn Gates on December 5, 1935 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children
  • Clarence Gates6
  • Frank Gates6
  • Charles "Pete" Gates6
  • Richard Gates6
  • Mary Ann Gates6
  • Linda Gates6
  • Karen Gates6
  • Carol Gates6
  • Wanda June Gates+6,8,9 b. January 23, 1937, d. June 21, 2013

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. [S2059] Upton/Brantley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14807889/person/172243945?ssrc=
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Gates-Alexander marriage record.
  5. [S10092] Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Lucy Elizabeth Gates obituary in the Aug 23, 1961 edition.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Hattie Louise Alexander1,2

F, b. August 14, 1918, d. June 23, 2011
FatherOtto Homer Alexander3,4,1,2,5 b. June 26, 1885, d. November 27, 1970
MotherSarah Ann Simmons3,4,1,2,5 b. December 10, 1890, d. August 28, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 233-60-6045.6 Hattie Louise Alexander was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on August 14, 1918 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 As of April 20, 1938,her married name was Lucas.1 She married William Clay Lucas on April 20, 1938 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 Hattie Louise Alexander died on June 23, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 92.5,6 She Hattie L. Lucas, 92, of Montgomery died June 23, 2011, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. She was born August 14, 1918, in Holly Grove and she was the daughter of the late Otto and Sarah Simmons Alexander. She was the last sibling of the large Alexander family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William C. Lucas; her son, William R. Lucas; and a daughter, Phyllis Lucas. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Shelton of Montgomery and Peggy Beach and her husband, James, of St. Albans; a son, Donald Lucas of Charleston; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Hattie's family wishes to thank Hubbard Hospice House and the Montgomery General Expended Care Unit for their loving care. Service will be 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Her burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, on Monday. on June 24, 2011.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 240, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 352, District 10-30, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Clay Lucas b. June 21, 1914, d. May, 1980
Marriage*Hattie Louise Alexander married William Clay Lucas on April 20, 1938 at Smithers, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Lucas-Alexander marriage record.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Helen Ada Sowards obituary in the Dec 11, 2001 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Hattie L. Lucas obituary in the Jun 24, 2011 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Peggy Bridges Beach obituary in the Dec 9, 2012 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Phyllis Ann Lucas obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nettie A. Melton1,2

F, b. September 24, 1875, d. January 29, 1954
     Nettie A. Melton was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on September 24, 1875 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.1 She married Theodore Barlow Hudnall, son of Felix G. Hudnall and Mary Etta Fauver, on September 23, 1905 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of September 23, 1905,her married name was Hudnall.2 Nettie A. Melton died on January 29, 1954 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.1,3 She HUDNALL, Mrs. Nettie A. — Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Old Kanawha Baptist church at Pratt with the Rev. Dwight Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial park at London under direction of Pryor mortuary of East Bank. Mrs. Hudnall, 78, died yesterday at her home at Pratt after a long illness. The body is at the residence and will be placed in the church an hour before services. on January 30, 1954.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 55, Standard, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 19, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 299, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 43, District 20-9, Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Theodore Barlow Hudnall b. May 26, 1884, d. October 10, 1957
Marriage*Nettie A. Melton married Theodore Barlow Hudnall, son of Felix G. Hudnall and Mary Etta Fauver, on September 23, 1905 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nettie A. Hudnall death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hudnall-Melton marriage record.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Nettie A. Hudnall obituary in the Jan 30, 1954 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Glenna Virginia Hudnall1,2,3

F, b. December 29, 1912, d. February 16, 1976
FatherFelix Gilbert Hudnall1,4,3,5 b. July 15, 1887, d. November 27, 1954
MotherGertrude Clark1,3,5 b. April 30, 1879, d. November 11, 1922
     Glenna Virginia Hudnall was buried at Riverview Memory Gardens, 29231 County Road 424, Defiance, Defiance Co., Ohio.6,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-58-2298.7 She and Oscar Emmett Forren were divorced.3 Glenna Virginia Hudnall was born on December 29, 1912 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,7,5 As of January 7, 1928,her married name was Forren.2 She married Oscar Emmett Forren on January 7, 1928 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 As of June 27, 1957,her married name was Surgeon.3 Glenna Virginia Hudnall married Everett Nelson Surgeon on June 27, 1957 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 Glenna Virginia Hudnall died on February 16, 1976 at Defiance, Defiance Co., Ohio, at age 63.8,5 She Mrs. Glenna Surgeon, 496 Pontiac Dr., Apt. D, died Monday afternoon in Defiance hospital where she was admitted last Thursday. She was 63. Mrs. Surgeon was born Dec. 29, 1912, in Fayette County, W.Va. Parents were Felix and Gertrude Clark Hudnell. She was the widow of Everett Surgeon who died in 1972. Surviving are a son, Junior Emmett Forren of Alderson W.Va; five daughters, Mrs. Bill (Vaughna) Ochs of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs. Fred (Dreama) Richmond and Mrs. William (Ruth) Wickline of Joliet, Ill; Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Karcher of Route 1, Defiance, and Mrs. Gregg (Helen) Reineke of 1645 Meadowway; a sister, Mrs. Lena Potter of Anstead, W.Va; 20 grand and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Lawson-Stick Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Dr. George Holcombe will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens. on February 17, 1976.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 25, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 161, District 26, Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 59, District 32-13, Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Oscar Emmett Forren b. October 10, 1910, d. July 28, 1974
Divorce*Glenna Virginia Hudnall and Oscar Emmett Forren were divorced.3 
Marriage* Glenna Virginia Hudnall married Oscar Emmett Forren on January 7, 1928 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Everett Nelson Surgeon b. circa 1902
Marriage*Glenna Virginia Hudnall married Everett Nelson Surgeon on June 27, 1957 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Forren-Hudnall marriage record.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Felix Gilbert Hudnall obituary in the Nov 28, 1954 edition.
  5. [S10496] Crescent-News, The, From the Glenna Surgeon obituary in the Feb 17, 1976 edition.
  6. [S10495] Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3581] Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home and Crematory, online http://www.hollomon-brown.com, From the Vaughna M. Ochs obituary.
  12. [S10497] Thompson Funeral Homes, online thompsonsfuneral.com, From the Junior Emmett Forren obituary.
  13. [S10174] Herald-News, The, From the Virginia Ruth Wickline obituary in the Feb 17, 2013 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Oscar Emmett Forren obituary in the Jul 29, 1974 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Forren-Reed marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richmond-Forren marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wickline-Forren marriage record.
  18. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Lena Jane Hudnall1,2,3

F, b. May 2, 1915, d. September 21, 1999
FatherFelix Gilbert Hudnall1,2,4,5,6 b. July 15, 1887, d. November 27, 1954
MotherGertrude Clark1,2,6 b. April 30, 1879, d. November 11, 1922
     Lena Jane Hudnall was buried at Westlake Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9028.7 She was born on May 2, 1915 at Winona, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7 As of November 18, 1933,her married name was Potter.2 She married Howard Walter Potter on November 18, 1933 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Lena Jane Hudnall died on September 21, 1999 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.7,3 She ANSTED - Lena Jane Potter, 84, of Ansted died Sept. 21, 1999, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. She was a member of Ansted Freewill Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving: daughters, Lucille Dufour of Ansted, Dee Drennen of Oak Hill; son, Wayne "Butch" of Ansted; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted, with the Rev. Bill Menefee officiating. Burial will be in Westlake Cemetery, Ansted. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
on September 23, 1999.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 25, District 81, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 328, District 10-35, Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family

Howard Walter Potter b. October 18, 1910, d. January 24, 1965
Marriage*Lena Jane Hudnall married Howard Walter Potter on November 18, 1933 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Lucille Janice Potter3,8,5
  • Howard Dee Potter3,9,5
  • Wayne Franklin "Butch" Potter3,10,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Potter-Hudnall marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lena Jane Potter obituary in the Sep 23, 1999 edition.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Felix Gilbert Hudnall obituary in the Nov 28, 1954 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S10496] Crescent-News, The, From the Glenna Surgeon obituary in the Feb 17, 1976 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dufour-Potter marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Drennen-Potter marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Potter-Haynes marriage record.

Lonnie M. Hudnall1,2

M, b. June 18, 1917, d. March 20, 2003
FatherFranklin Wood "Frank" Hudnall3,1,2,4 b. May 7, 1897, d. October 4, 1972
MotherMary Ellen "Mollie" Meadows3,1,2,4,5 b. February 1, 1900, d. January 18, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-2132.6 Lonnie M. Hudnall was born on June 18, 1917 at Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,2 He married Helen E. Bennett on August 20, 1947 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Lonnie M. Hudnall died on March 20, 2003 at age 85.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 225, District 29, Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 61, District 9, Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 77, District 20-9, Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Power company laborer4

Family

Helen E. Bennett
Marriage*Lonnie M. Hudnall married Helen E. Bennett on August 20, 1947 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hudnall-Bennett marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lester R. Hudnall obituary in the Nov 29, 1982 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lucille Rome Green1,2,3,4

F, b. September 6, 1919, d. March 22, 2012
FatherCharles Frank Green1,5,6,3,4 b. January 13, 1900, d. July, 1988
MotherDorothy Arkie Hudnall1,5,6,3,4,7,8 b. October 6, 1900, d. January 3, 1994
     Lucille Rome Green Lucille Green Bragg, 92, of Pratt, formerly of Standard went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2012. Lucille was a member of the Standard Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Straughn D. Bragg; parents, Charles F. Green Sr. and Dorothy Hudnall Green; brothers, Charles F. Green Jr., George F. "Kirby" Green and Clyde "Hardtimes" Green; sisters, Madge J. Cummings and Margaret Green. Left to cherish her memory are a sister, Mary Etta Shinn of Pratt; brother, Paul "Popeye" Green of West Palm Beach, Fl; special niece and caregiver, Patricia Arms of Hansford; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be at 2:30pm Sunday, March 25 at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank with Pastor Ernest White and Reverend Stan Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. A gathering of family and friends will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Lucille's caregivers, Rosemary Hughes, Wanda Elswick, Judy Morton and Diana Hale who loved her dearly. The family would also like to welcome those who wish to express their condolences at Lucille's home in Pratt.4 She was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on September 6, 1919 at Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,9 As of August 16, 1957,her married name was Bragg.2 She married Straughn Donald Bragg on August 16, 1957 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Lucille Rome Green died on March 22, 2012 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 92.9,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 318, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 9, District 20-9, Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Straughn Donald Bragg b. March 28, 1909, d. February 8, 1994
Marriage*Lucille Rome Green married Straughn Donald Bragg on August 16, 1957 at Pratt, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bragg-Green marriage record.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S7418] Pryor Funeral Home, online https://www.pryorfh.com/, From the Lucille Green Bragg obituary.
  5. [S1268] Dominion Post, From the Clyde Green obituary in the Jan 30, 2004 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Franklin Green obituary in the Jan 6, 1991 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Dorothy A. Green obituary in the Jan 4, 1994 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Clarence Hall1,2

M, b. circa 1895
FatherJohn L. Hall1,2 b. circa 1866
MotherAnnie Belle Hudnall1,2 b. circa 1871
     Clarence Hall It appears that something catastrophic happened to this entire family before the 1920 Census. I have found no trace of any of the family members after the 1910 Census.3 He was born circa 1895 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 521, District 40, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 21, District 55, Mucklow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."

William "Willie" Hall1,2

M, b. circa 1897
FatherJohn L. Hall1,2 b. circa 1866
MotherAnnie Belle Hudnall1,2 b. circa 1871
     William "Willie" Hall It appears that something catastrophic happened to this entire family before the 1920 Census. I have found no trace of any of the family members after the 1910 Census.3 He was born circa 1897 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 521, District 40, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 21, District 55, Mucklow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."

Howard Lawrence "Bush" Kelly Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 24, 1918, d. December 15, 1976
FatherJohn Lawrence Kelly1,2,3,4 b. January 12, 1890, d. August 30, 1942
MotherNell R. "Nellie" Hudnall1,2,3,4 b. December 24, 1897, d. July 27, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 232-28-5449.5 Howard Lawrence "Bush" Kelly Sr. was born on December 24, 1918 at Middleport, Meigs Co., Ohio.4,5,6 He married Ruby C. Frazier on November 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Ohio.4 Howard Lawrence "Bush" Kelly Sr. died on December 15, 1976 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 57.5,6,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 67, Crown Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 328, District 18, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family

Ruby C. Frazier b. December 13, 1927
Marriage*Howard Lawrence "Bush" Kelly Sr. married Ruby C. Frazier on November 8, 1946 at Franklin Co., Ohio.4 
Child
  • Howard Lawrence Kelly Jr.3

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. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Nona F. Fisher obituary in the Mar 15, 2000 edition.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

David Wood1,2,3

M, d. April 23, 1898
     David Wood was buried at Wood-Perdue Cemetery, Rt. 221 South, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Jane Shilling, daughter of Jacob Shilling Jr. and Elizabeth King, on March 21, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 David Wood died on April 23, 1898.1,3

Family

Jane Shilling b. October 15, 1818, d. April 9, 1909
Marriage*He married Jane Shilling, daughter of Jacob Shilling Jr. and Elizabeth King, on March 21, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.

Jane Shilling1

F, b. October 15, 1818, d. April 9, 1909
FatherJacob Shilling Jr.1 b. 1789
MotherElizabeth King1 b. 1803
     Jane Shilling was buried at Wood-Perdue Cemetery, Rt. 221 South, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on October 15, 1818 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1 She married David Wood on March 21, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of March 21, 1848,her married name was Wood.1 Jane Shilling died on April 9, 1909 at age 90.2,1

Family

David Wood d. April 23, 1898
Marriage*She married David Wood on March 21, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Wallace Hugh Bower1,2,3,4

M, b. January 3, 1927, d. February 28, 1927
FatherWilliam Wallace Bower1,4 b. August 29, 1890, d. May 26, 1968
MotherOdessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer1,4 b. November 16, 1904, d. September 29, 1993
     Wallace Hugh Bower was born on January 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4 He died on February 28, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.4

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lewis Price Bower Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 30, 1930, d. November 7, 2001
FatherWilliam Wallace Bower7,1,3,8,4 b. August 29, 1890, d. May 26, 1968
MotherOdessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer7,1,8,4 b. November 16, 1904, d. September 29, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-9553.9 Lewis Price Bower Sr. was buried at Saint Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.3,6 He was born on August 30, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,9,3,10,11,4,5,6 He married Carmelina Faraci on November 10, 1951 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.1,12,13 Lewis Price Bower Sr. died on November 7, 2001 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 71.9,3,10,11,6 He Lewis P. Bower, Sr. of Haddam Quarter Rd., Durham, beloved husband of 50 years to Carmelina (Faraci) Bower, died Wednesday, (November 7, 2001) at St. Raphael Hospital, New Haven, after a long illness. He was born August 30, 1930, in Roanoke, VA, the son of the late William Wallace and Betsey Prudence (Palmer) Bower. Mr. Bower was the owner of Marbridge Retirement Center in Cheshire and Worthington Manor in East Berlin, which he and his wife operated since 1971. He was a tool and dye maker by trade and was employed as a supervisor at the Eyelet Speciality Division of INSILCO. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served with the U.S. Navy. A resident of Durham for nearly 40 years, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a communicant of Notre Dame Church, Durham. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and a member of the Quail West Golf and Country Club in Naples, FL. He maintained residences in Old Lyme and Naples, FL. "He loved spending time with his grandchildren, be it babysitting, school activities, or watching his grandson's baseball games.'' Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Lewis P. Bower, Jr; and daughter, Linda Bower Cerritelli, both of Durham and their spouses, Dana and Dominick, respectively. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Lewis P. Bower, III, Matthew Bower, Emily Bower, Sarah Bower, Leah Cerritelli and Maya Cerritelli; and a sister, Margaret Adams of Roanoke, VA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 8:15 a.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by a 9 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in Notre Dame Church, Durham. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home TODAY, 5-8 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Raphael Hospital Oncology Dept., 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. on November 9, 2001.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 125, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Maria Skowronek
Child
  • John Bower14

Family 2

Carmelina Faraci b. May 25, 1928, d. November 27, 2018
Marriage*Lewis Price Bower Sr. married Carmelina Faraci on November 10, 1951 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.1,12,13 
Children
  • Lewis Price Bower Jr.1,3,15,13
  • Linda Sue Bower1,3,13

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  3. [S2128] Hartford Courant, The, From the Lewis P. Bower, Sr. obituary in the Nov 9, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S11893] Saint Sebastian Cemetery, Middlesex Co., CT, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dessie Palmer Bower obituary in the Sep 30, 1993 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1195] Connecticut Department of Health, Connecticut Death Index 1949-2012.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S9206] Unknown compiler, Connecticut Marriage Records, 1897-1968.
  13. [S6501] New Haven Register, From the Carmelina Faraci Bower obituary in the Nov 29, 2018 edition.
  14. [S2221] Unknown author, "Lewis P. Bower," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 23, 2011.
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