Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman1

F, b. July 7, 1901, d. February 9, 1993
     Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman MEADOWS, Sadie Light, 91, of Marie, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 9, 1993 in the Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, W.Va. following a long illness. She is survived by two sons, Paul (Buddy) Light, Marie, W.Va., Jack Light, Sr., Lewisburg, W.Va; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lively, Princeton, W.Va., Mrs. Mildred Wegmann, Roanoke, Va; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, Hinton, W.Va. with Pastor Franklin Mick officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Church Cemetery, Marie, W.Va. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor.2 She was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 234-70-7537.4 Her married name was Meadows.2 She married Unknown Meadows.2 Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman was born on July 7, 1901 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,4,1,3 As of circa 1920,her married name was Light.6 She married Talmadge Ezra Light, son of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, circa 1920.5,7,6 Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman died on February 9, 1993 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 116, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 364, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Unknown Meadows
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman married Unknown Meadows.2 

Family 2

Talmadge Ezra Light b. February 4, 1891, d. September 3, 1944
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Sadie" Harman married Talmadge Ezra Light, son of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, circa 1920.5,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1409] Farmer and Extended Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3279209&id=I00782
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Sadie Light Meadows obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talmadge E. Light death certificate.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jack Edward Light, Sr. obituary in the Aug 20, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Russell Miles1,2

M, b. July 23, 1908, d. October 15, 1994
FatherJames Henry Miles3,1 b. November 7, 1877, d. June 15, 1943
MotherNellie Ward Poff3,4,2 b. May 9, 1886, d. June 1, 1960
     James Russell Miles married Hazel Belle Belcher.1 His Social Security Number was 578-32-7393.5 James Russell Miles was born on July 23, 1908 at Virginia.6 He died on October 15, 1994 at Merritt Island, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 86.1,5 He MILES, James Russell, 86, of Merritt Island, Fla. died Saturday, October 15, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Belcher; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Miles, Kimball, W.Va; one brother, Robert Miles; his grandparents, Captain Robert E. Miles and wife, a Civil War Veteran from Montgomery Co. Survivors are three sons, James H. Miles Jr. and family, Alexandria, Va., W. Joseph Miles and family, Clayton, Missouri, Dr. Thomas P. Miles and family, Santa Rosa, Calif; one brother, Ward P. Miles, Brandon, Fla; also surviving are a host of cousins from the Roanoke/Salem Valley, including the families of: Molly Miles Sisson, Lena Miles Jewell, Cora Miles Sisson, Johnny Miles, Leona Miles Sisson and George and Maggie S. Poff. He was a Physics with the NASA Space Center; and was an active in the 55 + Club; played the violin in the Symphony Orchestra. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22,1994, Coca United Methodist Church. on October 20, 1994.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 70, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 112, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1930Public school teacher3

Family

Hazel Belle Belcher b. July 29, 1905, d. November 3, 1993
Marriage*James Russell Miles married Hazel Belle Belcher.1 
Children
  • James Henry Miles Jr.1
  • Joseph Miles1
  • Dr. Thomas P. Miles1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Russell Miles obituary in the Oct 20, 1994 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nellie Ward Miles obituary in the Jun 4, 1960 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File,.

Ralph James Simmons1,2,3,4

M, b. January 2, 1915, d. January 17, 1979
FatherGustavus James "Gus" Simmons5,6,4 b. March 1, 1886, d. July 11, 1927
MotherMartha Ann Light5,7,1,6,4 b. June 1, 1886, d. October 23, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 234-10-8698.8 Ralph James Simmons was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 2, 1915 at Belpoint, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,2,3 He married Addie Belle Carper on February 27, 1939 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,4 Ralph James Simmons died on January 17, 1979 at Georgia at age 64.8,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 408, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 4, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Machinist9

Family

Addie Belle Carper b. February 27, 1914, d. February 22, 1993
Marriage*Ralph James Simmons married Addie Belle Carper on February 27, 1939 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
  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. [S10551] Grandview Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nora Ann Simmons Hatcher obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Fern Simmons1,2

F, b. October 13, 1916, d. January 3, 1993
FatherGustavus James "Gus" Simmons3,4,2 b. March 1, 1886, d. July 11, 1927
MotherMartha Ann Light3,5,4,6,2 b. June 1, 1886, d. October 23, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 234-10-8928.7 Virginia Fern Simmons was buried at Farley Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,8 Her married name was Flower.1 She married James Henry "Jim" Flower.1,4 Virginia Fern Simmons was born on October 13, 1916 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,8,2 She died on January 3, 1993 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.7,1,8 She Mrs. Virginia Fern Simmons Flower, 76, of Crab Orchard died Jan. 3, 1993, in Oak Hill Hospital. She and her husband were owner-operators of Flower's Grocery, Soak Creek, for 30 years. She was a Baptist. Surviving: husband, James "Jim" Flower; daughters, Patricia "Pat" Roberts of Laurel, Md., Colleen Flower at home; brother, Joseph "Joe" Simmons of Mabscott; sisters, Nora Hatcher of Fort Springs, Ruth Davis of Ferndale, Mich; one grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Farley Cemetery, Sophia. on January 5, 1993.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 408, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 233, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Waitress6

Family

James Henry "Jim" Flower b. November 17, 1914, d. December 18, 2002
Marriage*Virginia Fern Simmons married James Henry "Jim" Flower.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Virginia Fern Simmons Flower obituary in the Jan 5, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nora Ann Simmons Hatcher obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S10552] Farley Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Coleen Millicent Flower obituary in the Feb 15, 1994 edition.

Nora Ann Simmons1,2

F, b. July 22, 1919, d. October 27, 2012
FatherGustavus James "Gus" Simmons1,2,3 b. March 1, 1886, d. July 11, 1927
MotherMartha Ann Light1,4,2,3,5 b. June 1, 1886, d. October 23, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 235-18-9412.6 Nora Ann Simmons was buried at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on July 22, 1919 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 As of February 1, 1947,her married name was Hatcher.2 She married Ira Thomas "Tom" Hatcher on February 1, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 Nora Ann Simmons died on October 27, 2012 at Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 93.3,6 She FORT SPRING - Nora Ann Simmons Hatcher, 93, a “Faithful Servant of the Lord” passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at her home, after a long illness. Born July 22, 1919, in Marie, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Gustavus J. and Martha A. Light Simmons. Mrs. Hatcher had been a resident of Ft. Spring for 50 years and was previously of Raleigh County, member of Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church, retired from the Federal Prison in Alderson and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ira “Tom” Hatcher; three sisters, Fern Flower and Jim, Nell Graham and Roy and Ruth Davis and Bill; three brothers, Earl Simmons and Ida, Ralph Simmons and Addie, Joe Simmons and Libby; two nieces and a nephew. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Ann Colleran and Nora Lee Chestnut both of Ft. Spring; a son, George Simmons of Alderson; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring. on October 30, 2012.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 408, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 233, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Waitress5

Family 1
Child
  • Martha Ann Simmons3,7,8

Family 2

Charles Franklin "Charley" Hedrick b. October 7, 1918, d. June 9, 1981
Child

Family 3

Ira Thomas "Tom" Hatcher b. March 18, 1923, d. June 30, 2006
Marriage*Nora Ann Simmons married Ira Thomas "Tom" Hatcher on February 1, 1947 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Child
  • Nora Lee Hatcher3,7,9,8

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 Hatcher-Simmons marriage record.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nora Ann Simmons Hatcher obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the I. Thomas Hatcher obituary in the Jul 2, 2006 edition.
  8. [S8394] Morgan Funeral Home, online www.morganfh.net, From the George Franklin Simmons obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vey Dalton Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. May 15, 1915, d. January 16, 2000
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,5,10,6,11,12,8 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,5,10,6,11,12,8 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-4796.13 Vey Dalton Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.14,3,4,8 He was born on May 15, 1915 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.13,3,4,6,15,7,8 He died on January 16, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.13,3,4,15,8,9 He Vey Dalton Light, 84, formerly of Marie, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center, Salem, Va., following a long illness. Born May 15, 1915 at Marie, he was the son of the late Nathan G. and Virgie Lee Belcher Light. Mr. Light was a general laborer, having worked at the Veterans hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the New Hope Methodist Church, Marie. He was a World War II veteran, having served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was preceded in death by one brother, Van P. Light. Survivors include one brother, Floyd Z. Light and wife Jean of Kings, N.C; two sisters, Shela Huffman and husband Cosby of Alderson and Beulah “Boots” Cochran and husband Boone of Alderson; sister-in-law, Christine Light of Gladstone, Va; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery at Marie. on January 17, 2000.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 89, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 118, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 44, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 78, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1950Post Office worker11

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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Shela N. Light1,2,3

F, b. September 28, 1916, d. December 19, 2009
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,4,5 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,4,5 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 290-32-8487.6 Shela N. Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on September 28, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3,6 As of April 17, 1937,her married name was Huffman.3 She married Cosby Edward Huffman on April 17, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 Shela N. Light died on December 19, 2009 at West Virginia at age 93.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 89, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 118, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 239, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Family

Cosby Edward Huffman b. July 19, 1907, d. February 12, 2004
Marriage*Shela N. Light married Cosby Edward Huffman on April 17, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Child
  • Edward Huffman9

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Huffman-Light marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Van Paris Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. September 7, 1919, d. September 3, 1985
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3,5,9,10 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,3,5,9,10 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4229.11 Van Paris Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on September 7, 1919 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.11,5,8 He married Christine Adelle Burks on September 7, 1943 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.5,6,7 Van Paris Light died on September 3, 1985 at Creamery, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 65.11,7 He CREAMERY - A 65-year-old Monroe County man was killed Tuesday when a riding lawn mower turned over on him, authorities said. Van Paris Light of Creamery was mowing a hillside near his home when the accident occurred about 1:30 p.m., said a spokesman with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Light, a retired wastewater operator at Union, was a native of Forest Hill, Summers County. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving: wife, Christine Burks Light; son, Van O'Neil Light of Picayune, Miss; daughter, Norma Elaine Light of Arlington, Va; brothers, Vey D. Light of Creamery, Zane Light of Stuart, Fla; sisters, Mrs. Shelia Huffman and Mrs. Boots Cochran, of Alderson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. on September 4, 1985.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 89, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 118, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940U.S. Naval Hospital, District 24-564, New York, Kings Co., New York12

Occupation

1940Navy seaman12

Family

Christine Adelle Burks b. April 10, 1924, d. May 1, 2016
Marriage*Van Paris Light married Christine Adelle Burks on September 7, 1943 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.5,6,7 
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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  4. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Christine Burks Light obituary in the May 2, 2016 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Van Paris Light obituary in the Sep 4, 1985 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13821] McDonald Funeral Home, online www.mcdonaldfh.com, From the Van O'Neil Light obituary.

Joanna P. "Annie" Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 3, 1875, d. November 15, 1956
FatherWilliam Haden "Hade" Conner2,1,5,4,6 b. October 12, 1848, d. December 17, 1932
MotherSarah Virginia Wilson1,2,5,4,6 b. April 27, 1845, d. February 19, 1917
     Joanna P. "Annie" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,4 She was born on March 3, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 She married Adolphus D. Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on July 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,4 As of July 9, 1905,her married name was Sisson. Joanna P. "Annie" Conner died on November 15, 1956 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 267, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 137, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 201, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 67, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 41, District 32-55, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Adolphus D. Sisson b. May 29, 1875, d. June 18, 1948
Marriage*Joanna P. "Annie" Conner married Adolphus D. Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on July 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Betty Jane Nichols1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. August 15, 1941, d. February 6, 2021
FatherRichard Ira "Rich" Nichols2,1,3,4,5,9,6 b. February 3, 1908, d. February 21, 1976
MotherOllie Mae Wimmer1,2,10,3,4,5,9,6 b. March 1, 1912, d. June 29, 2005
     Betty Jane Nichols was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.6 She was born on August 15, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 She married James Earnest Martin, son of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on December 28, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of December 28, 1957,her married name was Martin. Betty Jane Nichols and James Earnest Martin were divorced on January 30, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Betty Jane Nichols died on February 6, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.6 She Betty Jane Martin, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son, James E Martin Jr; parents, Richard and Ollie Mae Nichols; brothers, Carl Nichols, John Nichols, Marshall Nichols, Raymond Nichols, Thomas Nichols, and Wesley Nichols; sisters, Ina Morgan and Pearlie Sowers; brother-in-law, Barry Smith; and nephew, Wayne Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Martin and Darlene Martin; son, Kenneth Martin (Leigh); daughter-in-law, Karen Martin; grandchildren, Amanda Brogan, John Brogan, Hayley Martin, Bryan Martin, Trinity Martin and Tatum Martin; great-grandchildren, Kyla, Madison, Adria and James Lee; brother, Fred Nichols (Patricia); sisters, Lena Hoback (Norman) and Sue Smith; and sisters-in-law, Jane E. Nichols and Marian Nichols. Special thanks to Hayley Martin for the wonderful care of her grandmother for the last several years and to the staff at Carrington Cottage and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their wonderful care in the last months. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 9, 2021.6

Family

James Earnest Martin
Marriage*She married James Earnest Martin, son of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on December 28, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Divorce* Betty Jane Nichols and James Earnest Martin were divorced on January 30, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marshall Everette Nichols obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Mae Wimmer obituary in the Jul 1, 2005 edition.
  5. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jane Martin obituary in the Feb 9, 2021 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pearlie Sowers obituary in Aug 31, 2014 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Edward Nichols obituary in the Aug 12, 1992 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Dec 23, 2004 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beulah Zeal Light1,2,3

F, b. November 26, 1922, d. August 2, 2013
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,4,5 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,4,5 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     Beulah Zeal Light was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 She and Roy Lee Martin were divorced.2 Beulah Zeal Light was born on November 26, 1922 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,7,2 As of September 22, 1939,her married name was Martin.4 She married Roy Lee Martin on September 22, 1939 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.4 As of September 28, 1949,her married name was Cochran.7 Beulah Zeal Light married Buel Emmett Cochran on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2 Beulah Zeal Light died on August 2, 2013 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 90.6,2 She Alderson, WV - Beulah Z. Cochran, 90, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at home after a long illness. Born Nov. 26, 1922, in Summers County, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Green Light and Virgie Lee Belcher-Light. Mrs. Cochran was a life long resident of Alderson, a member of the Alderson Presbyterian Church, retired from the Alderson Federal Reformatory System and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Corporal Buel "Boone" Emmett Cochran whom she married on September 28, 1949 in Hinton, Summers County, WV; daughter, Judith Ray Cochran-Hertz; sister, Shela Light-Huffman; three brothers, Vey Dalton Light, Van P. Light, and Zane Light; and grandsons, Kevin and Christopher; and her former husband, Roy Martin whom she married on September 23, 1939 in Weston, Lewis County, WV. Survivors include: daughter, Marsha Dale Ray of Alderson; son, Richard Martin, Sr., of Oak Hill; five grandchildren, Robert Flack, II, Joseph Flack, Richard Martin, Jr., Deborah Lee Kincaid and Cara Lee Evans; six great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Alexandra, Shayanne, Megan, Erica and Kimberly; and great-great-grandchild, Caleb Ray McMillion. A graveside service will be at the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery, Alderson. on August 4, 2013.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 117, District 21-16, Freemans Creek, Lewis Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Roy Lee Martin b. October 23, 1919, d. March 29, 2000
Divorce*Beulah Zeal Light and Roy Lee Martin were divorced.2 
Marriage* Beulah Zeal Light married Roy Lee Martin on September 22, 1939 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Buel Emmett Cochran b. January 27, 1921, d. October 19, 2011
Marriage*Beulah Zeal Light married Buel Emmett Cochran on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2 
Child
  • Marsha Dale Cochran2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Light marriage record.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Martin marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Reba Ann Light1,2

F, b. September 8, 1904, d. October 26, 1993
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light3,1,4,5 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker3,1,4,5 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 234-54-5806.6 Reba Ann Light was born on September 8, 1904 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6,7,5 As of June 7, 1929,her married name was Goodno.2 She married John Alden Goodno on June 7, 1929 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,8 Reba Ann Light died on October 26, 1993 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 89.8,7 She Reba Light Goodno, who for decades traveled the world searching for beautiful flowers, died Tuesday at Mount Sinai Medical Center after suffering lung problems. She was 89. For years, Goodno was a deacon and circle leader at the Church by the Sea. "She had an ability to write a prayer, memorize it and deliver it the next day," said John Alden Goodno, her husband of 64 years. "She did that on many an occasion." But her great interest was flowers -- roses were her favorite. Goodno, a member of the Miami Beach Garden Club, traveled to places like Peru, Alaska and England to judge flower competitions. "She inherited this love of flowers from her parents," her husband said. Born in West Virginia, Goodno worked her way through Marshall University and later endowed the Reba Light Goodno Room as part of the Ericson Alumni Building. She was also a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority of the Coral Gables alumni chapter. She was a 25-year resident of Bal Harbour. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Dr. John Goodno Jr. and Edward Goodno; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church by the Sea. on October 28, 1993.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 93, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 396, District 14, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 64, District 6-36, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm bureau office secretary9

Family

John Alden Goodno b. December 29, 1904, d. September 12, 1999
Marriage*Reba Ann Light married John Alden Goodno on June 7, 1929 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,8 
Children
  • Edward J. Goodno8,10
  • Dr. John Alden Goodno Jr.8,10

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 Goodno-Light marriage record.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S2021] Miami Herald, The, From the Reba Light Goodno obituary in the Oct 28, 1993 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Vincent Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 8, 1907, d. June 27, 1975
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light6,2,3,7 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker6,2,7 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 234-12-9253.8 Harry Vincent Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,4 He was born on July 8, 1907 at West Virginia.8,1,4 He married Eva May Welder on September 16, 1929.5,4 Harry Vincent Light died on June 27, 1975 at age 67.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 93, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 121, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 29, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer3
1940Farmer9

Family

Eva May Welder b. September 27, 1910, d. November 19, 1990
Marriage*Harry Vincent Light married Eva May Welder on September 16, 1929.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  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. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Joyce Dean Light Kincaid obituary in the Mar 18, 2000 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Eva May Light obituary in the Nov 21, 1990 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Cora Eva W. Light1

F, b. July 4, 1890, d. March 2, 1906
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light2,1 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker2,1 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     Cora Eva W. Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on July 4, 1890 at West Virginia.2,1 She died on March 2, 1906 at West Virginia at age 15.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.

William Henry Light1,2,3,4

M, b. August 25, 1911, d. January 3, 1985
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light2,5 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker5 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 235-28-5397.6 William Henry Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3 He was born on August 25, 1911 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,1,3,4 He died on January 3, 1985 at age 73.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 121, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 29, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7

Citations

  1. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [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.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 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.

Clara Edna Garten1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 20, 1875, d. October 28, 1945
     Clara Edna Garten was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,3,5 She was born on September 20, 1875 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1876.1,2,3,4,5 As of February 2, 1892,her married name was Light.2 She married Daniel Boone Light, son of James Light and Martha Ann Tice, on February 2, 1892 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 Clara Edna Garten died on October 28, 1945 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 70; The cemetery listing have a death date of Nov 4, 1945.1,3,4,5 She Mrs. Edna Light, 71 years old, wife of D. B. Light, of Marie, died Sunday night in the Eastern State hospital at Williamsburg, Va. Mrs. Light had been in declining health for the past two years and had been a patient at the hospital for the past four months. She was a native of Summers county and was born at Marie, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Garten. She had spent her entire life in the Marie where she was widely known. She had been a member of the Methodist church at Forest Hill for the past 40 years. Funeral services were held at the New Hope church at Marie. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Besides her husband, who is a well-known county farmer, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Michael, of Richmond, Va., three sisters, Mrs. Betty Coulter, of Ohio, Mrs. Merle Hudson, of Pemberton, and Mrs. Eliza, Hudson, of Princeton, two brothers, O. E. Garten, of Ballengee, and C. P. Garten, of Fayetteville. on October 31, 1945.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 182, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 41, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 95, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 89, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 50, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia10

Family

Daniel Boone Light b. January 16, 1871, d. January 27, 1947
Marriage*Clara Edna Garten married Daniel Boone Light, son of James Light and Martha Ann Tice, on February 2, 1892 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Garten marriage record.
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S13799] Leader, The, From the Edna Light obituary in the Oct 31, 1945 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Laborn Light obituary in the Jul 22, 1936 edition.

Eva Elisie Light1

F, b. October 14, 1909, d. June 22, 2005
FatherFloyd Francis Light2,1,3,4,5,6 b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherLydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe2,1,3,4,5,6 b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973
     Eva Elisie Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 234-10-7535.8 She was born on October 14, 1909 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8,3 As of February 13, 1937,her married name was O'Dell.3 She married Perry Houston O'Dell on February 13, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,9,10 Eva Elisie Light died on June 22, 2005 at age 95.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 245, District 130, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 181, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 332, District 18, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Perry Houston O'Dell b. February 5, 1914, d. December 11, 1973
Marriage*Eva Elisie Light married Perry Houston O'Dell on February 13, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,9,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Light marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
  5. [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Perry H. O'Dell obituary in the Dec 13, 1973 edition.
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Rodney E. O'Dell obituary.

Sarah Christine Light1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 20, 1912, d. September 21, 2000
FatherFloyd Francis Light1,2,6,4,7,5 b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherLydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe1,2,6,4,7,5 b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 232-64-3829.5 Sarah Christine Light Christine Light Bergendahl, 88, of Maxwell Hill Road, Beckley, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in a Beckley care facility, following a long illness. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1930. Born March 20, 1912, in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Frances and Lydia Lowe Light. Mrs. Bergendahl was a long-time member of Mount Hope Baptist Temple and, at the time of her death, a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley. She was also a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class and Lydia Light Mission Circle. She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Bergendahl, on Jan 1, 1986; two sisters, Betty Prater and Mildred Rothwell; and a brother, Elvyn Light. Survivors include a son, Charles Edward Bergendahl and his wife, Ella Mae, of Roanoke, Va; a daughter, Sarah Ann Williams and her husband, Jack, of Alexandria, Va; three grandchildren, Amy Lynn Rush, Charles Allen Bergendahl and Eric B. Williams; and her dear sister and care giver, Eva E. O'Dell of Beckley. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.4 She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on March 20, 1912 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 As of June 10, 1934,her married name was Bergendahl.2 She married Charles Milton Bergendahl on June 10, 1934 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6,8,4 Sarah Christine Light died on September 21, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 181, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 332, District 18, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 490, District 10-8, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Charles Milton Bergendahl b. November 15, 1905, d. January 1, 1986
Marriage*Sarah Christine Light married Charles Milton Bergendahl on June 10, 1934 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6,8,4 
Children

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 Bergendahl-Light marriage record.
  3. [S1198] Zadock and Levi Lowe of Monroe County, WV, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bbailey_zlowe&id=I05580
  4. [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Charles M. Bergendahl obituary in the Jan 3, 1986 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bergendahl-Miller marriage record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Bergendahl obituary in the Jun 7, 2017 edition.

Elvyn Kester Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 21, 1914, d. July, 1965
FatherFloyd Francis Light6,1,7,8,9,2 b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
MotherLydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe6,1,7,8,9,2 b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973
     Elvyn Kester Light was born on September 21, 1914 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington on December 26, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Elvyn Kester Light and Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington were divorced in 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.3 Elvyn Kester Light died in July, 1965 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 50.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 332, District 18, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 102, District 41-67, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington b. April 29, 1920, d. August 2, 2004
Marriage*Elvyn Kester Light married Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington on December 26, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Elvyn Kester Light and Virginia Elizabeth Wetherington were divorced in 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.3 
Children
  • Charles Light9
  • Dianne Marie Light9

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Wetherinton marriage record.
  3. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  4. [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.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Floyd Francis Light obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  7. [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Willie Benton Light1,2,3,4

F, b. March 3, 1909, d. June 27, 1996
FatherElias Jackson Light1,2,3,5,6,7 b. June 1, 1879, d. October 16, 1936
MotherAda Mary Hedrick1,2,3,5,6,8,7,9 b. April 26, 1882, d. December 23, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 236-10-0185.10 Willie Benton Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.11 She was born on March 3, 1909 at West Virginia.4,10 She died on June 27, 1996 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 87.10,11 She Willie B. Light, 87, of Hinton died June 27, 1996, in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., Hinton, and was a member of Hinton United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving: sister, Maycle O. Scott of Hinton; nephews, Steve and Jack Scott, both of Hinton, Larry Light of South Charleston. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee. on June 28, 1996.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 139, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 185, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 15, District 8, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 135, District 45-4, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 232, District 45-6, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Saleslady8
1950Saleslady9

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1408] Sandra June Skokut Santmyer Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sandra_santmyer&id=I47257
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ada Light obituary in the Dec 24, 1970 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Light obituary in the Feb 13, 1973 edition.
  7. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Willie B. Light obituary in the Jun 28, 1996 edition.

Alice S. Walker1,2,3

F, b. circa 1875
     Alice S. Walker was born circa 1875 at West Virginia.1 As of May 18, 1919,her married name was Light.3 She married Moses Bird/Byrd Light, son of James Light and Sarah Olive Clower, on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 285, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 194, District 19, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 255, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Moses Bird/Byrd Light b. May 13, 1878, d. February 15, 1948
Marriage*Alice S. Walker married Moses Bird/Byrd Light, son of James Light and Sarah Olive Clower, on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Walker marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elva Lolas "Elvie" Light1,2,3

F, b. September 10, 1910, d. July 22, 1992
FatherMoses Bird/Byrd Light1 b. May 13, 1878, d. February 15, 1948
MotherCora Lilly b. May 12, 1876, d. March 3, 1915
     Elva Lolas "Elvie" Light was buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina.4 Her Social Security Number was 240-58-3330.5 She was born on September 10, 1910 at West Virginia.3,5 As of November 24, 1926,her married name was Weatherman.2 She married Curtis Weatherman on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6,7,8 Elva Lolas "Elvie" Light died on July 22, 1992 at Crossnore, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 81.3,5,7 She Mrs. Elva Light Weatherman, 81, retired Broughton Hospital health care technician of Jonas Ridge, died July 22, 1992, at Sloop Memorial Hospital in Crossnore. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pineola Church of God in Newland. Survivors are her husband, Curtis; sons, Kenton Weatherman of Rutherfordton, Darrell Weatherman; daughters, Ms. Janet Burleson of Newland, Ms. Jean Moore of Simpsonville, S.C. on July 24, 1992.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 285, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 47, District 7, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina9
1940Dwelling 73, District 12-7, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina10

Family

Curtis Weatherman b. April 1, 1904, d. June 26, 1996
Marriage*Elva Lolas "Elvie" Light married Curtis Weatherman on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6,7,8 
Children

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 Weatherman-Light marriage record.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S8815] Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Burke Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the M. B. Light obituary in the Feb 16, 1948 edition.
  7. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Elva Light Weatherman obituary in the Jul 24, 1992 edition.
  8. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Curtis Weatherman obituary in the Jun 28, 1996 edition.
  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. [S8816] Sossoman Funeral Service, online www.sossomanfh.com, From the Darrell Ray Weatherman obituary.
  12. [S8638] Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, online www.reinssturdivant.com, From the Janet Burleson obituary.
  13. [S13812] McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, online www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com, From the C. Kenton Weatherman obituary.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Josephine Weatherman Godwin obituary in the Apr 9, 1991 edition.
  16. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Floyd Zane Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 12, 1927, d. November 12, 2000
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,8 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,8 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 721-14-7532.12 Floyd Zane Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.13 He was born on August 12, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,4,5,7,8 He married Gertrude Gunnoe on May 25, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 Floyd Zane Light and Gertrude Gunnoe were divorced on February 16, 1960 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 Floyd Zane Light married Jeanette Blanch Rader on May 26, 1962 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.14,8 Floyd Zane Light and Jeanette Blanch Rader were divorced on November 8, 1990 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.14 Floyd Zane Light died on November 12, 2000 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.12,4,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 44, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 78, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1950Armed forces9

Family 1

Gertrude Gunnoe b. March 1, 1937, d. August 23, 1999
Marriage*Floyd Zane Light married Gertrude Gunnoe on May 25, 1954 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Floyd Zane Light and Gertrude Gunnoe were divorced on February 16, 1960 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 

Family 2

Jeanette Blanch Rader b. April 7, 1930, d. July 27, 2008
Marriage*Floyd Zane Light married Jeanette Blanch Rader on May 26, 1962 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.14,8 
Divorce* Floyd Zane Light and Jeanette Blanch Rader were divorced on November 8, 1990 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.14 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  14. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.

Hubert Cyrus Light1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1888, d. April 24, 1973
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light5,6,4,7 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker5,6,4,7 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4882.8 Hubert Cyrus Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,9,10 He was born on April 29, 1888 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Apr 29, 1887.8,1,2,3,4,10 He married Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on May 8, 1912 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11,7 Hubert Cyrus Light died on April 24, 1973 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 84.1,4,10 He Hubert Cyrus Light, 85, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Alderson, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in a Florida hospital after a long illness. He was a retired stonemason and farmer. He was a member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. Born in Marie, April 29, 1887 (should be 1888), he was a son of the late Henry and Laura Haymaker Light. His wife, Mrs. Rosalie Light, died in 1956 (should be 1966). Survivors include two sons, Orba D. of Portsmouth, Va., and Burchell M., Alderson; two daughters, Mrs. Ila Higginbotham of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Elaine DeWees of Charleston; four brothers, Fred, Harry, James and William, all of Marie; four sisters, Mrs. Reba Goode of Huntington, Mrs. Nelle Belcher of Charleston, Mrs. Deita Welder of Marie and Mrs. India Allen of Talcott; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. on April 25, 1973.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 102, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 120, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 28, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 179, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1920Farm operator12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14
1950Farmer15

Family

Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner b. January 24, 1891, d. December 1, 1966
Marriage*Hubert Cyrus Light married Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on May 8, 1912 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the H. C. Light 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the May 9, 1962 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 26, 1973 edition.
  10. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Sumner marriage record.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Burchell Marion Light obituary in the Sep 8, 2007 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Byrd marriage record.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  21. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Latha Elaine Brown Light obituary in the Apr 11, 2009 edition.

Howard Thomas Martin1,2,3

M, b. July 24, 1909, d. January 14, 1964
     Howard Thomas Martin was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 24, 1909 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Truesby Ruth Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on February 25, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 Howard Thomas Martin died on January 14, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 122, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West VirginiaEnumerated with his wife in the household of his mother-in-law Margaret Iddings Sumner5
1940Dwelling 51, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 192, District 10-97, Sewell Mountain, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Mason5
1940W.P.A. laborer6
1950Strip mine mechanic7

Family

Truesby Ruth Sumner b. July 2, 1909, d. January 30, 1991
Marriage*Howard Thomas Martin married Truesby Ruth Sumner, daughter of Charles Engle Sumner and Margaret E. Iddings, on February 25, 1929 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5637] Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard Thomas Martin death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Sumner marriage record.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Walker marriage record.

Orba Dupert Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 3, 1915, d. October 31, 2005
FatherHubert Cyrus Light6,1,7,8,9,10,3 b. April 29, 1888, d. April 24, 1973
MotherRosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner6,1,7,8,9,10,3 b. January 24, 1891, d. December 1, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-7174.11 Orba Dupert Light was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.2,12 He was born on June 3, 1915 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.11,2,3,4 He married Elsye Marie Byrd on October 5, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,13 Orba Dupert Light died on October 31, 2005 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 90.11,2,5 He PORTSMOUTH - Orba Dupert Light, 90, passed away Oct. 31, 2005. A native of Marie, W.Va., he was a member of West End United Methodist Church and the Wesley class. O.D. was an active and devoted member of the Masonic Lodge, a 55-year member of the Churchland Masonic Lodge No. 276, Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies and the Amaranth Court No. 6. O.D. served many times as the past patron of the Victory Chapter No. 16 and Driver Chapter No. 149 Order of the Eastern Star and was the past associate of Bethel Guardian No. 11. O.D. was predeceased by his wife, Elsye Light. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Light Clark and husband Kim and Pam Light Shaffer and her husband Jimmy; two granddaughters, Dr. Pamela Marie Norris and husband Eric Lamb and Amber Marie Duke and husband J.T. Duke; great-granddaughter, Abigail Lamb; great-grandson, Alexander Lamb; brother, Burchell M. Light; sister, Elaine Brown; several cousins and nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a beautiful young friend, Mark Guglar and many special close friends. The burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on November 2, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 102, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 120, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 277, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1940Power company apprentice electrician14

Family

Elsye Marie Byrd b. September 1, 1911, d. April 10, 2001
Marriage*Orba Dupert Light married Elsye Marie Byrd on October 5, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Orba Dupert Light obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Burchell Marion Light obituary in the Sep 8, 2007 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Byrd marriage record.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the H. C. Light 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the May 9, 1962 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3383] Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Elsye Marie Byrd Light obituary in the Apr 12, 2001 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Burchell Marion Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 4, 1917, d. September 5, 2007
FatherHubert Cyrus Light9,1,3,10,11,5,12 b. April 29, 1888, d. April 24, 1973
MotherRosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner9,1,3,10,11,5,12 b. January 24, 1891, d. December 1, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0316.13 Burchell Marion Light was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,6 He was born on December 4, 1917 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.13,3,4,5,6 He married Emma Ernestine Cook on August 18, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,6,7,12 Burchell Marion Light died on September 5, 2007 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 89.13,3,6,8 He Burchell Marion Light, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. Born Dec. 4, 1917, at Marie, he was the son of the late Hubert C. and Rosalia Sumner Light. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Orba D. Light, and a sister, Ila Higginbotham. Mr. Light was medically retired from Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, Va. He was the owner of Light's Mobile Home Court, Alderson, and was a member of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, Alderson. Mr. Light loved his family and many friends. He was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and was a great sports fan. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, the former Miss Emma Ernestine Cooke, whom he married Aug. 18, 1939; two sons, Steve Light and his wife, Betty, of Colonial Heights, Va., and Darrell Light and his wife, Janice, of Foley, Ala; two daughters, Carole Light Stephens and her husband, John, of Maxeys, Ga., and Dreama Light of Alderson; a sister, Elaine Brown of Bradford, Pa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and neph-ews; and a host of friends. Burial will follow in Alderson Cemetery. on September 8, 2007.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 102, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 120, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 179, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1940Farmer14

Family

Emma Ernestine Cook b. December 31, 1921, d. October 12, 2018
Marriage*Burchell Marion Light married Emma Ernestine Cook on August 18, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,6,7,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Orba Dupert Light obituary in the Nov 2, 1995 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Burchell Marion Light obituary in the Sep 8, 2007 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S8636] Alderson Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S10726] Lobban Funeral Home, online www.lobbanfh.com, From the Emma Ernestine Cook Light obituary.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the H. C. Light 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the May 9, 1962 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.