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     Jacob Thrash was born on January 17, 1797 at Wilkes Co., Georgia.¹ He married Sallie Puckett on December 8, 1812 at Putnam Co., Georgia.¹ Jacob Thrash married Elizabeth "Betsy" Rowe on December 20, 1818 at Putnam Co., Georgia.¹ Jacob Thrash died in January, 1839 at Troup Co., Georgia.¹

     Fielding S. Thrash married Jane D. Butler.² Fielding S. Thrash was born circa 1801 at Georgia.¹

     Elizabeth "Betsy" Rowe was born on March 17, 1797 at Putnam Co., Georgia.¹ She married Jacob Thrash, son of George A. Thrash Sr. and Martha Stubblefield, on December 20, 1818 at Putnam Co., Georgia.¹ As of December 20, 1818,her married name was Thrash.

     His Social Security Number was 214-36-4029.⁶ Albert Richard Myers was born on October 18, 1938 at Maryland.^2,3,6 He married Effie Loretta Smith on January 28, 1969 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^1,2,3 Albert Richard Myers and Effie Loretta Smith were divorced on March 15, 1977 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Albert Richard Myers died on May 29, 2009 at Maryland at age 70.⁶

     Alice Marie Enevoldsen Mrs. Alice Dillon, 67, Callaway, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Loren; daughters, Mrs. David Sheets, Loveland, Colo., Mrs. Harold Richards, Gillette, Wyo., Alison, Arnold; sons, Gerald, Mandan, N.D., Russell, Billings, Mont., Darrell, Casper, Wyo., Charles, North Platte; brothers, Vernon, Osmond, Dr. Corwin, Lincoln, Grant Ehevoldsen, Alda; sisters, Mildred Wilkie, Longmont, Colo., Adelaine Bals, Gibbon; 16 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren.³ She was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^4,1,5 Her Social Security Number was 505-54-5313.⁶ She was born on May 20, 1907 at Sherman Co., Nebraska.^7,4,1,6,5 She married Loren Leroy "Son" Dillon, son of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on December 7, 1929.^7,1,2,3 As of December 7, 1929,her married name was Dillon. Alice Marie Enevoldsen died on June 9, 1974 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 67.^7,4,1,5

     Gerald Grant Dillon was buried at Mandan Union Cemetery, Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.^1,3 He Gerald Grant Dillon was born on June 19, 1932 at Gandy, Nebraska, the son of Loren L. and Alice M. (Enevoldsen) Dillon. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Arnold High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 and completed an overseas tour of duty in Korea. After his honorable discharge, he married Betty Werner on August 26, 1956 at Steele, N.D. He graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1960. His first teaching assignment was in Webster, S.D. where he taught from 1960 to 1963, during which he was granted a year Institute by the National Science Foundation at the University of S.D. He taught during 1964-65 at Benson, Minnesota. He began his teaching career in Mandan in 1965 and received his Masters Degree from N.D.S.U. in Fargo in 1974. He retired in 1989. His wife Betty died in December of 1992. He will be remembered fondly by many, including his many students and colleagues. Jerry was a member of the Mandan Eagles, Elks and American Legion Clubs. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by those who survive him, including three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pamela and Bill Berger, Ronda and Steve Blazer and Cheryl Dillon, all of Mandan; seven grandchildren, Billie Jo and Bobbie Joe Berger, Jeremy, Mindy and Cory Blazer, all of Mandan, Jay Jr. and Michael Bushee, Colstrip, Montana; one great-granddaughter, Ashley, of Mandan; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ardelle and Dave Sheets of Loveland, Colorado, Janet and Harold Richards of Gillette, Wyoming and Allison Dillon of North Platte, Nebraska; three brothers and sisters-in-laws, Russell and Mary of Billings, Montana, Darrell and Ginger of Casper, Wyoming and Craig and Marsha of Sheridan, Wyoming; one brother-in-law and his wife, Duane "Swede" and Diane Werner of Bismarck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; and one granddaughter.² He was born on June 19, 1932 at Gandy, Logan Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3 He married Betty Jeanine Werner on August 26, 1956 at Steele, Kidder Co., North Dakota.^2,7,3 Gerald Grant Dillon died on June 13, 1994 at age 61.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 506-50-0535.⁴ Cecil M. Nansel Services were held Tuesday, July 7, 1987 at the United Methodist Church in Arnold for Cecil M. Smith, 89, who passed away Sunday, July 5th in Callaway. The Rev. Gerald Schwarz officiated. Music was provided by Mrs. C.D. Quig, Mrs. Marvin Weber, and Mrs. Wes Larreau. Honorary pallbearers were Eastern Star Rex Chapter No. 137 members. Pallbearers were Craig Smith, Dirk Rose, Robbi Smith, Lindy Smith, Todd Smith, Derek Rose, and Joey Smith. Survivors include her husband, Mynor; her children, Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie D. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Max C. Smith, all of Arnold, and Mrs. Bonnie Rose of Riverside, California; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cecil M. Smith was born January 10, 1898 to Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Nansel southeast of Arnold. She passed away July 5th at the Callaway Hospital at the age of 89 years, five months and 25 days. She grew up in the Callaway and Arnold area with her eight brothers and three sisters, all of whom preceded her in death. After Cecil was graduated from Arnold High School with the Class of 1915, she taught for four years in the elementary schools. She was united in marriage to Mynor Smith on August 27, 1919. To this union three sons and one daughter was born. For 75 years, Mrs. Smith has taken a very active role in the Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, and participating in the Women's Society. The people of Arnold and surrounding community fondly remember her as music teacher, 4-H Club leader, Eastern Star member, Past Worthy Matron, and friend and neighbor. A memorial to the Methodist Church in Arnold has been established. Arnold Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery.³ She was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on January 10, 1898 at Nebraska.^4,3 She married Mynor Andrew Smith, son of Jacob Hannibal Smith and Stella Meriam Dillon, on August 27, 1919 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3 As of August 27, 1919,her married name was Smith. Cecil M. Nansel died on July 5, 1987 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 89.³

     Jesse Lee "Jessie" Perdue was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 17, 1890 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Bertha Valeria Callahan, daughter of Henry Madison "Mat" Callahan and Amanda Virginia "Mandy" Elmore, on February 20, 1920 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,3 Jesse Lee "Jessie" Perdue died on November 26, 1968 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-5762.⁸ Dewey Willard Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,3 He was born on April 12, 1898 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4,1,2 He married Alma M. Seagle on July 24, 1924 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^10,11 Dewey Willard Hall died on February 23, 1971 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^8,3 He Funeral services for Dewey Hall, 72, Princeton, who was killed Tuesday in a fire at his trailer, will be conducted Friday et 2 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Directory Chapel in Princeton with Rev. Jimmy Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery at Hall’s Ridge at Princeton. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Bird and Hannah Hall. He was a retired electrician and was a member of Johnston Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by his wile, Mrs. Alma Hall. He is survived by two brothers, R. S. and Jesse Hall of Princeton. Pallbearers: Junior Reed, Basil, Thurmon and Stanley Hall, Dave Harvey and Ralph Wade. on February 25, 1971.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-10-3117.⁷ Ruth Mae Hall was buried at Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio.⁸ Her married name was Tyree.⁴ She married Alfred Franklin Tyree Sr.^4,5,6 Ruth Mae Hall was born on February 18, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7 She died on November 25, 1987 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 68.³

     Maude Elizabeth Gillespie was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on October 20, 1884 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1901,her married name was Hall.³ She married Dallas Lacy "Dal" Hall, son of Bird Jesse Hall and Hannah Emaline Sweeney, circa 1901.^4,3,2 Maude Elizabeth Gillespie died on March 2, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^1,2

     John Willard Hall was born on September 9, 1902 at Pinver, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,3 He married Althiel A. Queen circa 1927.²

     Minnie Margie Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,8 Her Social Security Number was 233-52-7332.¹¹ She was born on February 7, 1905 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,10,8 As of April 4, 1925,her married name was Cecil.¹² She married Leo Lloyd Cecil on April 4, 1925 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹² As of March 2, 1940,her married name was Everidge.³ Minnie Margie Hall married Erby Joseph Everidge on March 2, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Minnie Margie Hall died on September 28, 2000 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^13,11,10,8 She PRINCETON - Mrs. Minnie Cecil Everidge, 95, of 46 North McNutt Ave., Princeton, died early Thursday morning, Sept. 28, 2000, at Princeton Community Hospital. Bom Feb. 7, 1905, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Dahl and Maude E. Gillispie Hall. She was a self-employed housekeeper most of her life and a grandmother to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Woodring Grimm; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several brothers; and one sister. Survivors include five children, William Paul Cecil of Christiansburg, Va., Robert L. Cecil and wife, Ila of Odessa, Del., Jean Lilly Hall of Princeton, Earl C. Cecil of Princeton, and James A. Everidge and wife, Norma of Lerona; sisters, Dorothy Harvey and Voni Bell, both of Princeton; brother, Thurman Hall of Princeton; special friend and caregiver, Janet Shrewsbury; 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at ll a.m. Saturday from the Bums Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Gary Lamie officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery on the Halls Ridge Road, Princeton. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on September 29, 2000.⁸

     Malissa Ann Conner was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 19, 1960 at Radford, Virginia.² She died on July 21, 1960 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 She Funeral services were held this weekend for Malissa Ann Conner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Conner of Shawsville, who died Thursday in a Radford hospital. She is survived by a brother, Michael. The funeral was held at graveside in the family cemetery on Route 1, Shawsville. on July 25, 1960.¹