Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings1,2,3,4

M, b. August 13, 1902, d. June 2, 1970
FatherGiles Washington Iddings1,5,3,6,4 b. August 26, 1870, d. December 24, 1954
MotherOllie Aridell Hoback1,5,3,6,4 b. May 3, 1871, d. June 26, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-9759.7 Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.8,9 He and Jemima E. Kidd were divorced.10 Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings was born on August 13, 1902 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2,3 He married Bernice Campbell/Smith before 1925.11 Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings and Bernice Campbell/Smith were divorced before 1930.6 Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings married Jemima E. Kidd on February 9, 1930 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,6 Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings married Alice Evelyn Brown on November 5, 1944 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia; Joseph was divorced before this marriage.2 Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings died on June 2, 1970 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 67.3 He Marie – Joseph D. Iddings, 67, of Marie died at 2:35 Tuesday in a Hinton hospital. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born in Summers County, Aug. 13, 1902, he was a son of the late Giles W. and Ollie Hoback Iddings. He had lived most of his life in Summers County, was a retired carpenter, and a member of the Local Carpenters Union No. 1874, and the Newhope Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Iddings of Marie; a son, Dwayne of Bluefield; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Winner of Beckley; two brothers, Henry of Oak Hill and Leslie of Marie; two sisters, Mrs. Bess Light of Marie and Mrs. Effie Walker of Charleston; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is a Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors. on June 3, 1970.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 82, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1

Family 1

Bernice Campbell/Smith
Marriage*Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings married Bernice Campbell/Smith before 1925.11 
Divorce* Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings and Bernice Campbell/Smith were divorced before 1930.6 
Child
  • Juanita Kathryn Iddings11,3,12

Family 2

Jemima E. Kidd b. September 12, 1912, d. December 12, 2000
Divorce*Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings and Jemima E. Kidd were divorced.10 
Marriage* Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings married Jemima E. Kidd on February 9, 1930 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,6 
Child

Family 3

Alice Evelyn Brown b. April 4, 1915, d. March 8, 2003
Marriage*Joseph Daniel "Joe" Iddings married Alice Evelyn Brown on November 5, 1944 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia; Joseph was divorced before this marriage.2 

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 Iddings-Brown marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph D. Iddings obituary in the Jun 3, 1970 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ollie Iddings obituary in the Jun 27, 1953 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Kidd marriage record.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph D. Iddings obituary in the Jun 4, 1970 edition.
  9. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jemima E. Argenbnght obituary in the Dec 14, 2000 edition.
  11. [S1910] Ina Plotts Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7345132/person/-1112951020?ssrc=
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Duane Iddings obituary in the Mar 13, 1984 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Cosy Lea McClung1,2

F, b. February 4, 1905, d. September 26, 1990
     Cosy Lea McClung was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on February 4, 1905 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 She married Calvin Roy Ray Iddings, son of William Jasper "Willie" Iddings and Daisy Blaine Meadows, on April 12, 1927 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4,1,5,6 As of April 12, 1927,her married name was Iddings.5 Cosy Lea McClung died on September 26, 1990 at Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 85.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 65, District 5, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 137, District 20-8, Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Calvin Roy Ray Iddings b. July 24, 1904, d. February 22, 1976
Marriage*Cosy Lea McClung married Calvin Roy Ray Iddings, son of William Jasper "Willie" Iddings and Daisy Blaine Meadows, on April 12, 1927 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4,1,5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Donald R. Iddings obituary in the Nov 17, 2003 edition.
  2. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  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. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-McClung marriage record.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Ray Iddings obituary in the Feb 24, 1976 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Donald Ray Iddings1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 11, 1927, d. November 14, 2003
FatherCalvin Roy Ray Iddings1,2,7,4,6 b. July 24, 1904, d. February 22, 1976
MotherCosy Lea McClung1,2,7,4,6 b. February 4, 1905, d. September 26, 1990
     Donald Ray Iddings was buried at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2 His Social Security Number was 721-14-6812.8 He was born on November 11, 1927 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,8,5,6 He married Dollie Fay Dart on November 6, 1956 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,9 Donald Ray Iddings died on November 14, 2003 at Jacksonville Beach, Duval Co., Florida, at age 76.2,8 He Donald R. Iddings, 76, of Flatwoods, died Friday, Nov. 14, in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Mr. Iddings was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Hinton, W.Va., a son of the late Roy Ray and Cozy Lee McClung Iddings. He was a clerk for the Chessie System and a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Ashland, he was also a member of the Brotherhood of Transportation Communication Union, Elwood Stringer Post 325, a graduate of West Virginia Tech and an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dollie F. Dart Iddings; one son, Steve and Nancy Iddings of Flatwoods; two daughters, Charlotte and Don Martell of Gurnee, Ill., and Peggy and Marty Coburn of Jacksonville, Fla; five grandchildren, Mike Shaffer, Joshua Iddings, Jamie Iddings, Brittnee Iddings, and Bryan Coburn; and one great grandchild, Jordan Ray Mullens. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by the Rev. Wayne Watts. Burial will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Military graveside services will be performed by the American Legion Post 276 of South Shore. Friends may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
on November 17, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 65, District 5, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 137, District 20-8, Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Dollie Fay Dart b. February 14, 1935, d. November 21, 2014
Marriage*Donald Ray Iddings married Dollie Fay Dart on November 6, 1956 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,9 
Children
  • Steven "Steve" Iddings2,9
  • Charlotte Iddings2,9
  • Peggy J. Iddings2,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Donald R. Iddings obituary in the Nov 17, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Dart marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roy Ray Iddings obituary in the Feb 24, 1976 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the Dollie Fay Dart-Iddings obituary in the Nov 23, 2014 edition.

Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash1,2,3

F, b. December 24, 1813, d. September 2, 1897
FatherJohn G. Thrash Sr. b. August 31, 1767, d. July 4, 1853
MotherLydia "Liddy" Cole b. circa 1774, d. July 7, 1861
     Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash was buried at Pitcher Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.4 She was born on December 24, 1813 at Virginia.5,4 She married Jesse Hall, son of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on June 25, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of June 25, 1836,her married name was Hall. Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash died on September 2, 1897 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 83.2,6,4 She Mrs. Lydia M. Hall died yesterday surrounded by four generations of descendants. Another old pioneer and long time resident of Kansas City passed away when Mrs. Lydia M. Hall, 83 years old, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lydia A. Bonds, 321 Troost avenue at 6 o'clock last evening. She came to Kansas City forty-six years ago and settled on a farm in the eastern suburbs of the city. At the time of her death there were four generations of her descendants in the house with her. She leaves a son, Jesse Hall, a farmer living near Independence, another, John M. Hall who lives in LaCygne, Kas; a daughter, Mr. Mahala Reed of Maywood, Mo., and the daughter with whom she lived. The old lady was familiar with all the early history of this section and the thrilling stories that she used to tell of early frontier life would fill a book. The funeral and made arrangements have not been made. on September 3, 1897.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 40, District 90, Saline Co., Missouri5
1860Dwelling 1057, Blue Township, Jackson Co., Missouri7
1870Dwelling 68, Blue Township, Jackson Co., Missouri8
1880Dwelling 28, District 26, Blue Township, Jackson Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of her son Jesse3

Occupation

1860Farm manager7

Family

Jesse Hall b. August 28, 1817, d. 1857
Marriage*Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash married Jesse Hall, son of John L. Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate, on June 25, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  2. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7861] Pitcher Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7860] Kansas City Journal, From the Lydia M. Hall obituary in the Sep 3, 1897 edition.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jesse Elec Hall death certificate.

Jesse Hall1

M, b. August 28, 1817, d. 1857
FatherJohn L. Hall1 b. December 25, 1790, d. August 7, 1866
MotherSarah "Sally" Pate1 b. March 11, 1794, d. after June 28, 1860
     Jesse Hall was born on August 28, 1817 at Virginia.1 He married Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, on June 25, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Jesse Hall died in 1857 at Missouri; The exact death date on his tombstone us not legible but the year of death is.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 40, District 90, Saline Co., Missouri2

Occupation

1850Farmer2

Family

Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash b. December 24, 1813, d. September 2, 1897
Marriage*Jesse Hall married Lydia M. "Liddie" Thrash, daughter of John G. Thrash Sr. and Lydia "Liddy" Cole, on June 25, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Jesse Elec Hall death certificate.

Nancy Mae "Nannie" Branham1,2,3

F, b. May 21, 1897, d. September 8, 1940
     Nancy Mae "Nannie" Branham was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1,4 She was born on May 21, 1897 at Rothwell, Menifee Co., Kentucky.1,2,4 As of March 9, 1921,her married name was Light.5 She married Cyrus Hugh "Huey" Light, son of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on March 9, 1921 at Kentucky.1,2,5 Nancy Mae "Nannie" Branham died on September 8, 1940 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 43.1,2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 115, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 142, District 45-7, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family

Cyrus Hugh "Huey" Light b. July 17, 1895, d. March 12, 1961
Marriage*Nancy Mae "Nannie" Branham married Cyrus Hugh "Huey" Light, son of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on March 9, 1921 at Kentucky.1,2,5 
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 Mae Branham Light death certificate.
  3. [S2099] Today's Sunbeam, From the Stanley Cledice Light, Sr. obituary in the Apr 8, 2010 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. [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2098] Express-Times, The, From the Thelma B. Dudgeon obituary in the Feb 2, 2004 edition.
  9. [S9162] South Jersey Times, From the Arnold E. Light obituary in the Feb 17, 2016 edition.
  10. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  11. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the William Cecil Light obituary in the Jul 26, 2014 edition.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sadie Pearl Light obituary in the Jan 6, 1992 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Thelma Beatrice Light1,2,3,4

F, b. June 13, 1922, d. January 29, 2004
FatherCyrus Hugh "Huey" Light1,2,3,4,5 b. July 17, 1895, d. March 12, 1961
MotherNancy Mae "Nannie" Branham1,3,4,5 b. May 21, 1897, d. September 8, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 235-28-5374.6 Thelma Beatrice Light was buried at Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown, Salem Co., New Jersey.3 Her married name was Dudgeon.3 She married Thomas Floyd Dudgeon.3 Thelma Beatrice Light was born on June 13, 1922 at Frenchburg, Menifee Co., Kentucky.3,6 As of January 16, 1942,her married name was Bennett.2 She married Orval Lee "Orville" Bennett on January 16, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Thelma Beatrice Light died on January 29, 2004 at Carneys Point, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 81.3,6 She Thelma B. Dudgeon, age 81 of Pennsville formerly of Toledo, OH died Thursday January 29, 2004 at the Atlantis Health Care Center, Carneys Point. Born in Frenchburg, Kentucky and daughter of the late Cyrus H. and Nancy May Brennam Light. Survived by brothers; Arnold E. Light of Pennsville with whom she lived with for the past 2 years, Stanley C. Light of Wilmington, DE and William C. Light of New Castle, DE. Nieces Patricia Gardner of Pennsville and Tara Galloway of CA, nephew; Stanley C. Light Jr. of FL. Predeceased by husband Floyd P. Dudgeon and a sister Bernice Episcopo. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Monday Feb. 2 at the Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Laughrey Funeral Home, Pennsville.

on February 2, 2004.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 115, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 142, District 45-7, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Thomas Floyd Dudgeon b. November 28, 1901, d. August 7, 1968
Marriage*Thelma Beatrice Light married Thomas Floyd Dudgeon.3 

Family 2

Orval Lee "Orville" Bennett b. September 25, 1921, d. May 7, 1954
Marriage*Thelma Beatrice Light married Orval Lee "Orville" Bennett on January 16, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh 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 Bennett-Light marriage record.
  3. [S2098] Express-Times, The, From the Thelma B. Dudgeon obituary in the Feb 2, 2004 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9162] South Jersey Times, From the Arnold E. Light obituary in the Feb 17, 2016 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stanley Cledice Light Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 8, 1926, d. March 31, 2010
FatherCyrus Hugh "Huey" Light1,9,3,10,5,11 b. July 17, 1895, d. March 12, 1961
MotherNancy Mae "Nannie" Branham1,9,3,10,5,11 b. May 21, 1897, d. September 8, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 222-12-6718.2 Stanley Cledice Light Sr. was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.3,8 He was born on May 8, 1926 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Ethel Elizabeth Maddy on May 10, 1947 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.12,3,5 Stanley Cledice Light Sr. died on March 31, 2010 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 83.2,3,6 He Stanley Cledice Light, Sr., age 83, formerly of Willow Run in Wilmington, DE, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Salem, NJ. Born in South Charleston, WV, on May 8, 1926, Mr. Light was a son of the late Cyrus H. and Nancy Mae (Branham) Light. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II in Germany and the European Theater. In civilian life, he was employed with Sun Oil Company for 43 years, until retiring from the operations unit in 1984. Mr. Light was a longtime member of Minquadale U.M. Church in New Castle and of the Sun Oil Club. His beloved wife of 49 years, Ethel Elizabeth Maddy Light, died in 1996. He is survived by his son, Stanley C. Light, Jr. and his wife, Naldyne; brothers, William C. Light and Arnold E. Light; granddaughters, Donna Marie Feikema and her husband, Timothy, and Deanna Marie Hayden and her husband, Dan; and great grandchildren, Olivia, Emily, Anthony, Victoria, and Nicholas. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Minquadale United Methodist Church, 220 Minquadale Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720. on April 8, 2010.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 115, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 142, District 45-7, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia10

Family

Ethel Elizabeth Maddy b. September 26, 1928, d. June 12, 1996
Marriage*Stanley Cledice Light Sr. married Ethel Elizabeth Maddy on May 10, 1947 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.12,3,5 
Child
  • Stanley Cledice Light Jr.9,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2099] Today's Sunbeam, From the Stanley Cledice Light, Sr. obituary in the Apr 8, 2010 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. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  6. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  7. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  8. [S5474] Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S2098] Express-Times, The, From the Thelma B. Dudgeon obituary in the Feb 2, 2004 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9162] South Jersey Times, From the Arnold E. Light obituary in the Feb 17, 2016 edition.
  12. [S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780

William Cecil Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 18, 1928, d. July 23, 2014
FatherCyrus Hugh "Huey" Light1,7,8,9,5,10 b. July 17, 1895, d. March 12, 1961
MotherNancy Mae "Nannie" Branham1,7,8,9,5,10 b. May 21, 1897, d. September 8, 1940
     William Cecil Light was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.5,6 He married Kathleen Mae "Kay" Lyon.5 William Cecil Light was born on March 18, 1928 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His obituary say he was born in Barnum, WV.3,4,5 He died on July 23, 2014 at Carneys Point, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 86.4,5 He William Cecil Light, age 86, of Pennsville, NJ and formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Southgate Health Center in Carneys Point, NJ. Mr. Light was born in Barnum, WV on March 18, 1928, and was a son of the late Cyrus H. and May Light. He worked as an assemblyman for General Motors and retired after many years of dedicated service. A talented musician, Mr. Light enjoyed playing his guitar and sharing his love of music with others. He looked forward to spending time in his garden and working in his yard. A loving husband, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. Light will be remembered for his warm heart and gentle spirit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kay Nado Light. Mr. Light is survived by his brother, Arnold E. Light of Pennsville, NJ; nieces, Patricia Gardner and Tara Galloway; great nephews, Patrick and Ian Galloway; great niece, Molly Gardner; and his very caring friend, Ms. Josie Williams. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday morning, July 29, 2014, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where family and friends may visit from 10:30 am until 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. on July 26, 2014.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 115, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 142, District 45-7, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia9

Family

Kathleen Mae "Kay" Lyon b. December 25, 1918, d. December 23, 1991
Marriage*William Cecil Light married Kathleen Mae "Kay" Lyon.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sadie Pearl Light obituary in the Jan 6, 1992 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  5. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the William Cecil Light obituary in the Jul 26, 2014 edition.
  6. [S5474] Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S2098] Express-Times, The, From the Thelma B. Dudgeon obituary in the Feb 2, 2004 edition.
  8. [S2099] Today's Sunbeam, From the Stanley Cledice Light, Sr. obituary in the Apr 8, 2010 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9162] South Jersey Times, From the Arnold E. Light obituary in the Feb 17, 2016 edition.

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. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. George A. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Farley Cemetery, Sophia. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 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. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at the Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. 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

Family 2

Charles Franklin "Charley" Hedrick b. October 7, 1918, d. June 9, 1981
Child
  • George Franklin Simmons3

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 Hatcher3,7,8

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vey Dalton Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 15, 1915, d. January 16, 2000
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,5,7,6 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,5,7,6 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-4796.8 Vey Dalton Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.9,3,4 He was born on May 15, 1915 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,6 He died on January 16, 2000 at age 84.8,3,4

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 Virginia7

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.

Shela N. Light1,2,3

F, b. September 28, 1916, d. December 19, 2009
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,4 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,4 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     Shela N. Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5 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 E. Huffman on April 17, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3 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 Virginia7

Family

Cosby E. Huffman b. July 19, 1907, d. February 12, 2004
Marriage*Shela N. Light married Cosby E. Huffman on April 17, 1937 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 Huffman-Light marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  5. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  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.

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

M, b. September 7, 1919, d. September 3, 1985
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3,5 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,3,5 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4229.8 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.8,5 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 65.8,7 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. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson, is in charge of arrangements. 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 York9

Occupation

1940Navy seaman9

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
  • Van O'Neil Light6,7
  • Norma Elaine Light6,5,7

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. [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.

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. [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 Z. Light1,2

F, b. November 26, 1922, d. August 2, 2013
FatherNathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3 b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
MotherVirginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher1,2,3 b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
     Beulah Z. Light was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 She and Roy Lee Martin were divorced.2 Beulah Z. Light was born on November 26, 1922 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.4,5,2 As of September 22, 1939,her married name was Martin.3 She married Roy Lee Martin on September 22, 1939 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.3 As of September 28, 1949,her married name was Cochran.5 Beulah Z. Light married Buel Emmett Cochran on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.5,2 Beulah Z. Light died on August 2, 2013 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 90.4,2 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 1:00 pm, Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, with Rev. Nathan Miller officiating. 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 Virginia6

Family 1

Roy Lee Martin b. October 23, 1919, d. March 29, 2000
Divorce*Beulah Z. Light and Roy Lee Martin were divorced.2 
Marriage* Beulah Z. Light married Roy Lee Martin on September 22, 1939 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Buel Emmett Cochran b. January 27, 1921, d. October 19, 2011
Marriage*Beulah Z. Light married Buel Emmett Cochran on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.5,2 
Child
  • Marsha Dale Cochran2

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Light marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Martin marriage record.
  6. [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

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 She was born on September 20, 1875 at Summers Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1876.1,2,3,4 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 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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 182, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 41, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 95, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 89, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 50, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9

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 
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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [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
  • Rodney Elvyn O'Dell9,11

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.

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. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley, with Dr. David Carrico officiating. 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 M. 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 M. Bergendahl b. November 15, 1905, d. January 1, 1986
Marriage*Sarah Christine Light married Charles M. 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.