Donald Elwood Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. January 22, 1922, d. July 5, 2000
FatherHenry Attes Smith1,5,2,6,7,8 b. December 27, 1899, d. October 29, 1969
MotherErma L. "Ermie" Cole1,5,2,6,7,8 b. September 22, 1897, d. July 10, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 191-12-1654.8 Donald Elwood Smith was buried at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.3,2 He was born on January 22, 1922 at Surveyor, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.3,2,4,8 He married Lucille E. Peoples on July 27, 1943 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2 Donald Elwood Smith died on July 5, 2000 at DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 78.2,8 He LECONTES MILLS - Funeral service will be held at Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, at 11 a.m. Saturday for Donald E. Smith, 78, of LeContes Mills, Frenchville R. D. 1, who died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at DuBois Nursing Home. Evangelist Raymond L. Stiner will officiate. Interment will follow at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville. Born Jan. 22, 1922, in Surveyor, he was a son of the late Henry and Erma (Cole) Smith. Mr. Smith was previously employed by Boron Coal Co. and the K&J Coal Co. He was a member of the Church of Christ, River Road, Clearfield, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Number 812, th Mosquito Creek Sportsmen's Club and the LeContes Mills Fire Co. On July 27, 1943, in Clearfield he wed Lucille (Peoples) Smith who survives. In addition, he is survived by five children, Melvin of Clearfield, Kenneth of Glen Hope, Shirley Gormont of Clearfield, Donna Kowalcyk of Texas and Kathy Santaite of New Jersey; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and three sisters, Leslie Smith of LeContes Mills, Ursula Johnson of Buffalo, N.Y., Leola Plubell of LeContes Mills and Mona Butler of Boalsburg. He was preceded in death by three brothers, his twin brother Ronald, Homer Hile and Jacob. on July 7, 2000.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 141, District 17-48, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1940Coal mine helper5

Family

Lucille E. Peoples b. June 25, 1925
Marriage*Donald Elwood Smith married Lucille E. Peoples on July 27, 1943 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2 
Children
  • Melvin Smith2
  • Kenneth Smith2
  • Shirley Smith2
  • Donna Smith2
  • Kathy Smith2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Donald E. Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 2000 edition.
  3. [S3783] Gillingham Cemetery, Clearfield Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Jacob L. Smith obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.
  7. [S4269] Gant Daily, From the Leola O. Plubell obituary in the Dec 25, 2017 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jacob Lewis Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. May 3, 1923, d. June 4, 1998
FatherHenry Attes Smith1,5,6,2,7,8 b. December 27, 1899, d. October 29, 1969
MotherErma L. "Ermie" Cole1,5,6,2,7,8 b. September 22, 1897, d. July 10, 1973
     Jacob Lewis Smith was buried at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,9 His Social Security Number was 191-12-1655.10 He was born on May 3, 1923 at Surveyor, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4,10,11,9 He died on June 4, 1998 at Troy, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.2,3,10,9,11 He ATHENS - Jacob L. Smith, 75, of 222 Chestnut St., Athens, died on Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Bradford County Manor. Born May 3, 1923, in LeContes Mills, he was a son of Henry and Erma (Cole) Smith. Mr. Smith was a truck driver for Chemung Trucking for over 20 years until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943-46 in the Pacific Theatre. He is a former member of BPO Elks No. 1148 of Sayre and the American Legion. He is survived by brothers Donald of Frenchville and Leslie of LeContes Mills; sisters Ursula Johnson of Buffalo, N.Y., Leola Plubell of LeContes Mills an Mona Butler of Coalsburg; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside memorial service will be held at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, at the convenience of the family. on June 5, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 141, District 17-48, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Jacob L. Smith obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3783] Gillingham Cemetery, Clearfield Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Donald E. Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 2000 edition.
  7. [S4269] Gant Daily, From the Leola O. Plubell obituary in the Dec 25, 2017 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Homer Hile "Gomer" Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 19, 1924, d. November 29, 1993
FatherHenry Attes Smith1,7,4,8 b. December 27, 1899, d. October 29, 1969
MotherErma L. "Ermie" Cole1,7,4,8 b. September 22, 1897, d. July 10, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 195-16-2462.9 Homer Hile "Gomer" Smith was buried at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He was born on September 19, 1924 at Lecontes Mills, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.9,2,3,5,6,10 He married Mildred "Millie" Krupelak on April 7, 1945.11,2 Homer Hile "Gomer" Smith died on November 29, 1993 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.9,2,3,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 141, District 17-48, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

Mildred "Millie" Krupelak b. August 14, 1928, d. February 11, 1995
Marriage*Homer Hile "Gomer" Smith married Mildred "Millie" Krupelak on April 7, 1945.11,2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3783] Gillingham Cemetery, Clearfield Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  4. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Donald E. Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 2000 edition.
  5. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4269] Gant Daily, From the Leola O. Plubell obituary in the Dec 25, 2017 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3782] Bill Maines, "Hile H. Smith," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 26, 2013.

Leola Olive Smith1,2

F, b. February 25, 1930, d. December 24, 2017
FatherHenry Attes Smith1,2,3,4,5 b. December 27, 1899, d. October 29, 1969
MotherErma L. "Ermie" Cole1,2,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1897, d. July 10, 1973
     Leola Olive Smith was buried at Saint Mary of the Assumption Cemetery, Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.6,5 She Leola O. Plubell, 87, of LeContes Mills, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1930 in LeContes Mills, a daughter of the late Henry and Erma (Cole) Smith. Mrs. Plubell was a bus driver for the Clearfield Area School District and was also employed by the former Timberline Furniture. In addition, she was a Notary Public for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Frenchville, the Frenchville Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and the Mosquito Creek Sportmans Club. In addition, she served on the election board for Girard Township. She is survived by six children, Gary L. Plubell and wife Gwen of Bigler, Gregory J. Plubell of Lebanon, Gail M. Stiner and husband Raymond of LeContes Mills, Suzette D. Plubell and companion Tim Prisk of Curwensville, Rhonda K. McGovern and husband Douglas of Frenchville, and Mark A. Plubell and wife Andria of Clearfield; fourteen grandchildren; twenty two great grandchildren; a sister, Mona Butler and of Boalsburg; and a brother, Leslie Smith of Clearfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy B. Plubell on May 14, 2007 and whom she wed June 30, 1951 in Frenchville. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Donald, Ronald, Homer and Jacob Smith; and a sister, Ursula Johnson. Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Frenchville, on Friday at 11 AM with Father Philip Billotte as celebrant and Raymond Stiner. Interment will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Frenchville.5 She was born on February 25, 1930 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.5 As of June 30, 1951,her married name was Plubell.5 She married LeRoy B. Plubell on June 30, 1951 at Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.5,7 Leola Olive Smith died on December 24, 2017 at Lecontes Mills, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 141, District 17-48, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania2

Family

LeRoy B. Plubell b. January 4, 1922, d. May 14, 2007
Marriage*Leola Olive Smith married LeRoy B. Plubell on June 30, 1951 at Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.5,7 
Children
  • Gary L. Plubell5,7
  • Gregory J. Plubell5,7
  • Gail M. Plubell5,7
  • Suzette D. Plubell5,7
  • Rhonda K. Plubell5,7
  • Mark A. Plubell5,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Donald E. Smith obituary in the Jul 7, 2000 edition.
  4. [S4666] Progress, The, From the Jacob L. Smith obituary in the Jun 5, 1998 edition.
  5. [S4269] Gant Daily, From the Leola O. Plubell obituary in the Dec 25, 2017 edition.
  6. [S9232] Saint Mary of the Assumption Cemetery, Clearfield Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9228] Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., online www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com, From the LeRoy B. Plubell obituary.

Clifford Fredrick Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1921, d. April 4, 1993
FatherThomas George Smith1,5,6,7,8 b. June 15, 1897, d. July 19, 1977
MotherViola A. "Ode" Cole1,5,6,7,8 b. September 2, 1900, d. May 16, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 189-14-2564.9 Clifford Fredrick Smith was buried at Faith United Methodist Church Cemetery, Belsano, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Edith Lavonne Minser.10,4 Clifford Fredrick Smith was born on August 22, 1921 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.9,2,3,11 He died on April 4, 1993 at age 71.9,2,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 36, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Edith Lavonne Minser b. December 8, 1926, d. December 26, 2016
Marriage*Clifford Fredrick Smith married Edith Lavonne Minser.10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4267] Faith United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cambria Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S9240] Tribune-Democrat, The, From the Edith Lavonne Misner Smith obituary in the Dec 27, 2016 edition.
  5. [S4268] Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, online www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com, From the Frances M. Rougeux obituary.
  6. [S4270] Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, online http://www.askew-houser.com/, From the Clair C. Smith obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugene H. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Thomas J. Smith obituary in the Jun 28, 2003 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S9240] Tribune-Democrat, The, From the Paul Thomas Smith obituary in the Sep 12, 2012 edition.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Cleo D. Smith1,2,3

F, b. March 25, 1924, d. May 11, 2018
FatherThomas George Smith1,4,5,6,2,7 b. June 15, 1897, d. July 19, 1977
MotherViola A. "Ode" Cole1,4,5,6,2,7 b. September 2, 1900, d. May 16, 1986
     Cleo D. Smith was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.8,2 She Cleo D. (Smith) Stiner, 94 of Hanover, formerly of Ebensburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 11, 2018 surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of the late Leland G. Stiner who passed away April 19, 2017; together they shared 75 years of marriage. Cleo was born Tuesday, March 25, 1924 in Clearfield, Pa. the daughter of the late Thomas and Viola Smith. Cleo attended church at Chaple Hill Church of God and enjoyed going on mission trips through Church. Cleo is survived by two sisters, Jane McGary of Seattle, WA, and June Winning of Nanty Glo, PA; she has three children, Connie Lee Holby of Hanover PA, Gene Leland Stiner and his wife, Gretchen of Spring Grove and Beth Renee Leedy and her husband, Joseph of Hanover PA; nine grandchildren: Angelea (Holby) Groff and her husband, George of Somerset, PA, Michael Holby and his fiancé, Sonya Oliver of Penn Run, PA, Timothy Holby and his wife, Deanna of Pittsburgh, PA, Lindsey Holby of Hanover, Jonathan Stiner and his wife, Jenna of Spring Grove, PA, David Stiner and his wife, Lauren of Spring Grove, PA, Alicia Leedy of Hanover, PA, Jenna Ako and her husband, Isidore of Hanover PA and Senior Airman James Leedy and his wife, Melissa of Nulles Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV. Cleo was also blessed with 14 great-grandchildren; Nicholas, Tyler, Lexi, Hailey, Danielle, Hannah, Ashlynn, Kennedy, Kofi, Alexis, Caleb, Jackson, Harper, and Sika. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. and also 6-9 p.m. at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA. A brief viewing will held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 12-1 p.m. with services to follow starting at 1 p.m. with Pastor Randy Huber officiating at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover.2 She was born on March 25, 1924 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2,8 As of January 31, 1942,her married name was Stiner.3 She married Leland G. "Dean" Stiner on January 31, 1942.2,3 Cleo D. Smith died on May 11, 2018 at Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 94.2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 36, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Leland G. "Dean" Stiner b. December 4, 1922, d. April 19, 2017
Marriage*Cleo D. Smith married Leland G. "Dean" Stiner on January 31, 1942.2,3 
Children
  • Connie Lee Stiner2,3
  • Gene Leland Stiner2,3
  • Beth Renee Stiner2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9241] Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., online www.wetzelfuneralhome.com, From the Cleo D. Smith Stiner obituary.
  3. [S9241] Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., online www.wetzelfuneralhome.com, From the Leland G. Stiner obituary.
  4. [S4268] Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, online www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com, From the Frances M. Rougeux obituary.
  5. [S4270] Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, online http://www.askew-houser.com/, From the Clair C. Smith obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugene H. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Thomas J. Smith obituary in the Jun 28, 2003 edition.
  8. [S9242] Rest Haven Cemetery, York Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.

Richard James Smith1,2,3

M, b. August 22, 1925, d. July, 1985
FatherThomas George Smith1,4,5,6,2,7 b. June 15, 1897, d. July 19, 1977
MotherViola A. "Ode" Cole1,4,5,6,2,7 b. September 2, 1900, d. May 16, 1986
     Richard James Smith was buried at Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.8 His Social Security Number was 165-22-3069.2 He married Cynthia V. Unknown.8 Richard James Smith and Rita M. Spingola were divorced.9 Richard James Smith was born on August 22, 1925 at Lecontes Mills, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He married Rita M. Spingola on February 11, 1961 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.10 Richard James Smith died in July, 1985 at age 59.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 36, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1

Family 1

Cynthia V. Unknown b. 1925, d. 1956
Marriage*Richard James Smith married Cynthia V. Unknown.8 

Family 2

Rita M. Spingola b. October 2, 1940, d. June 18, 2009
Divorce*Richard James Smith and Rita M. Spingola were divorced.9 
Marriage* Richard James Smith married Rita M. Spingola on February 11, 1961 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S4268] Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, online www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com, From the Frances M. Rougeux obituary.
  5. [S4270] Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, online http://www.askew-houser.com/, From the Clair C. Smith obituary.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugene H. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Thomas J. Smith obituary in the Jun 28, 2003 edition.
  8. [S3783] Gillingham Cemetery, Clearfield Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9228] Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., online www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com, From the Rita M. Blake obituary.
  10. [S9243] Smith Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/168568262/person/122183615939/facts

Clair Clayton Smith1,2,3

M, b. September 4, 1929, d. December 10, 2004
FatherThomas George Smith1,4,2,3,5,6 b. June 15, 1897, d. July 19, 1977
MotherViola A. "Ode" Cole1,4,2,3,5,6 b. September 2, 1900, d. May 16, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 165-22-3070.7 Clair Clayton Smith Smith - Clair C., 75, of Bethel Road, Ebensburg, died December 10, 2004 at home. Born September 9, 1929 in Clearfield, son of the late Thomas and Viola (Cole) Smith. Preceded in death by wife, the former Hazel Lamar; brothers: Richard, Clifford, Robert & Thomas Smith. Survived by loving children: Patty Shirley, Belsano; Nancy, wife of Jim Yoder, Nanty Glo; Cindy, wife of Ray Rorabaugh, Ebensburg; Lois Rummell, Colver; Ken, married to the former Louise Kuhar, Belsano; Susan, wife of Terry Worthington, Nanty Glo; Ed, married to the former Cathy Silich, Ebensburg; and Jerry, married to the former Missy Schilling, Nanty Glo. Beloved "Pappy" to 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Brother of Frances Rougex, Clearfield, Eugene "Dick" Smith, Indiana; Cleo Stiner, Hanover; June Winning, Nanty Glo; and Jane McGarry, Auburn, Washington. Member of Cardiff Road Church of God, Nanty Glo. Retired in 1978 from Bethlehem Steel Corp., with 28 years of service. Clair enjoyed smoking his pipe, singing Christian songs, his porch swing, going for drives with Cindy and Jennifer, and visiting Sisti's Cafe in Colver. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sunday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc. Nanty Glo. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday at the Cardiff Road Church of God, the Rev. Walter Misner, officiating. Interment at United Brethren Cemetery, Belsano..2 He was buried at Faith United Methodist Church Cemetery, Belsano, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Hazel Gertrude Lamar.2 Clair Clayton Smith was born on September 4, 1929 at Lecontes Mills, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.7,2,3 He died on December 10, 2004 at Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 36, District 34, Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Hazel Gertrude Lamar b. November 27, 1933, d. December 4, 1998
Marriage*Clair Clayton Smith married Hazel Gertrude Lamar.2 
Children
  • Patty Smith2
  • Nancy Smith2
  • Cindy Smith2
  • Lois Smith2
  • Ken Smith2
  • Susan Smith2
  • Ed Smith2
  • Jerry Smith2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4270] Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, online http://www.askew-houser.com/, From the Clair C. Smith obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4268] Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, online www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com, From the Frances M. Rougeux obituary.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eugene H. Smith obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Thomas J. Smith obituary in the Jun 28, 2003 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Joseph Henry Gunter1,2,3

M, b. June 1, 1837, d. March 25, 1914
     Joseph Henry Gunter was born on June 1, 1837 at Patrick Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Ruhama Ann DeWeese, daughter of Patterson DeWeese and Sarah C. Gray, on November 5, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 Joseph Henry Gunter died on March 25, 1914 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.4,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 621, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1910Farmer5

Family

Ruhama Ann DeWeese b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935
Marriage*Joseph Henry Gunter married Ruhama Ann DeWeese, daughter of Patterson DeWeese and Sarah C. Gray, on November 5, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 

Citations

  1. [S142] Lynda Unknown, "Ruhama Anne DeWeese," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Elvira D. Gunter1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
FatherJohn William Gunter1,2,4 b. May 6, 1845, d. February 23, 1904
MotherRuhama Ann DeWeese1,2,3,4 b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 234-96-4059.7 Elvira D. Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,8 She was born on April 4, 1900 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,6 As of March 5, 1918,her married name was Davis.6 She married William Isaac Davis on March 5, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,6,9 Elvira D. Gunter died on May 17, 1981 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 217, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 621, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

William Isaac Davis b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
Marriage*Elvira D. Gunter married William Isaac Davis on March 5, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S142] Lynda Unknown, "Ruhama Anne DeWeese," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  5. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Gunter marriage record.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lacy Davis death certifiacte.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Minor marriage record.
  14. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Violet Katherine Davis death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Short marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Griffith marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bava-Davis marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Loveday-Davis marriage record.
  22. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter1,2,3,4

F, b. October 7, 1894, d. September 12, 1971
FatherJohn William Gunter1,5,2,4 b. May 6, 1845, d. February 23, 1904
MotherRuhama Ann DeWeese1,5,6,7,2,4 b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935
     Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter was buried at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.8 She was born on October 7, 1894 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 As of December 8, 1920,her married name was McGhee.3 She married Luther Steward McGhee on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter died on September 12, 1971 at Maryland at age 76.2,4 She Carla Gunter McGhee, 77, of Elkton, Md. and formerly of Beckley, died Sunday in Maryland following a long illness. Born in Lester on October 7, 1894, she was the daughter of J. W. Gunter and Ruhama DeWeese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther McGhee. She is survived by one son, A. L. McGhee of Elkton, Md; one daughter, Mrs. Mitchell (Julie) Brown of Northeast Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. W. I. Davis of Beckley and Mrs. R. L. (Sara) Toney of Wichita, Kan; one brother, O. J. Gunter of Beckley; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Northeast Maryland, of which she was a charter member. on September 13, 1971.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 217, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 621, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 329, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 353, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 125, District 13-17, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia10

Family

Luther Steward McGhee b. September 30, 1897, d. May 30, 1955
Marriage*Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter married Luther Steward McGhee on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S142] Lynda Unknown, "Ruhama Anne DeWeese," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Gunter marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carla Gunter McGhee obituary in the Sep 13, 1971 edition.
  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. [S4952] North East United Methodist Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Archie Luther McGhee obituary.

William Isaac Davis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
     William Isaac Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 236-05-6218.7 He was born on August 11, 1894 at Appalache, North Carolina.7,2,8 He married Elvira D. Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on March 5, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 William Isaac Davis died on October 21, 1971 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal miner9
1940Coal mine fire boss10

Family

Elvira D. Gunter b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
Marriage*William Isaac Davis married Elvira D. Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on March 5, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S142] Lynda Unknown, "Ruhama Anne DeWeese," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  3. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Gunter marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  6. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lacy Davis death certifiacte.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Minor marriage record.
  13. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Violet Katherine Davis death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Short marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Griffith marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bava-Davis marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Loveday-Davis marriage record.
  21. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Willa Ila "Willia" Davis1,2

F, b. May 3, 1920, d. June 28, 1995
FatherWilliam Isaac Davis3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,1 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
MotherElvira D. Gunter3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,1 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 234-22-1596.1 Willa Ila "Willia" Davis was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.11,2 Her married name was Mosier.5 She married Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom.5 Willa Ila "Willia" Davis was born on May 3, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 As of January, 1969,her married name was Harrelson.12 She married Clyde Elias Harrelson in January, 1969 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.5,12 Willa Ila "Willia" Davis died on June 28, 1995 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 75.5,1,13,2 She Ila Davis Harrelson, 75, of Tampa died Wednesday in Tampa. A native of Eccles, W.Va., she moved to Tampa in 1954 from Oklahoma. She was a home health care aide and member of Carrollwood Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star in Hempstead, Texas. She is survived by six daughters, Jacquita Davis of Land O' Lakes, Lynda Gregory of Thonotosassa, Yvonne Mercer of Tulsa, Okla., Latova Ferguson of Fort Worth, Texas, Marie Mosier of Weatherford, Texas, and Jaletta Luttrull of Mesquite, Texas; a brother, Jack Davis of Huntington, W.Va; two sisters, Mary Bava of Beckley, W.Va., and Margaret Davis of Du Bois, Pa; 28 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Garden of Memories Funeral Home, Tampa. on June 29, 1995.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom b. April 18, 1896, d. September 5, 1967
Marriage*Willa Ila "Willia" Davis married Calvin Lloyd “Callie” Bloom.5 
Children

Family 2

Clyde Elias Harrelson b. May 15, 1901, d. November 25, 1981
Marriage*Willa Ila "Willia" Davis married Clyde Elias Harrelson in January, 1969 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.5,12 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Ila Davis Harrelson obituary in the Jun 29, 1995 edition.
  3. [S142] Lynda Unknown, "Ruhama Anne DeWeese," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 4, 2003.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  6. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  9. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2768] Garden of Memories Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSfn=robert&GSby=1887&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=59251660&CRid=72022&df=all&
  12. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  13. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  14. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Manser Henry Bryson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 23, 1854, d. October 22, 1926
     Manser Henry Bryson was buried at Bryson Family Cemetery, Maple Meadow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on October 23, 1854 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,2,6 He married Mary Frances DeWeese, daughter of Patterson DeWeese and Sarah C. Gray, on April 2, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,8,5,6 Manser Henry Bryson died on October 22, 1926 at Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.2,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 32, District 132, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 175, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1910Dwelling 287, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 224, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1880Farmer4
1900Farmer9
1910General merchant10

Family

Mary Frances DeWeese b. March 14, 1857, d. May 19, 1923
Marriage*Manser Henry Bryson married Mary Frances DeWeese, daughter of Patterson DeWeese and Sarah C. Gray, on April 2, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,8,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Manser Bryson death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Frances Bryson death certificate.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  6. [S5702] Bryson Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  8. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Jones marriage record.
  13. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Crockett Bryson obituary in the Oct 17, 1933 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henry Bryson obituary in the Aug 31, 1964 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Acord marriage record.
  17. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crockett Bryson death certificate.

Mildred "Milly" Lester1,2

F, b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
FatherChamp Lester3
     Mildred "Milly" Lester was buried at Squibb Cemetery, Squibb, Greene Co., Missouri.4,3 She was born on June 15, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married William Edward Gray, son of John William Gray and Mary C. Wertz, on September 17, 1857 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 As of September 17, 1857,her married name was Gray. Mildred "Milly" Lester died on March 20, 1914 at Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 76.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri6
1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri7
1900Dwelling 249, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri8
1910Dwelling 3, District 47, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri9

Family

William Edward Gray b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
Marriage*Mildred "Milly" Lester married William Edward Gray, son of John William Gray and Mary C. Wertz, on September 17, 1857 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Millie Gray death certificate.
  4. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Perlina Young death certificate.
  11. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  12. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Perlina Pauline Gray1,2

F, b. August 2, 1858, d. December 3, 1932
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1,3,4,5 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1,3,4,5 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Perlina Pauline Gray was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Greene Co., Missouri.6,5 Her married name was Young.5 She married William Young.5 Perlina Pauline Gray was born on August 2, 1858 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,5 She married William Hartson Fine on December 19, 1875 at Boone, Greene Co., Missouri.1,8,2 As of December 19, 1875,her married name was Fine. Perlina Pauline Gray died on December 3, 1932 at Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 74.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri4
1880Dwelling 397, District 261, Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri9
1900Dwelling 38, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri10
1910Dwelling 2, District 47, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri11

Occupation

1910Farmer11

Family 1

William Young
Marriage*Perlina Pauline Gray married William Young.5 

Family 2

William Hartson Fine b. March 17, 1841, d. March 9, 1909
Marriage*Perlina Pauline Gray married William Hartson Fine on December 19, 1875 at Boone, Greene Co., Missouri.1,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Perlina Young death certificate.
  6. [S1630] My Ancestors and linked families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gunsmith&id=I048493
  7. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.
  8. [S145] My Ancestors (Fine - Gray Family Line), online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/2689/
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  13. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  14. [S1629] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1931.

William Hartson Fine1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 17, 1841, d. March 9, 1909
     William Hartson Fine was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Greene Co., Missouri.6 He was born on March 17, 1841 at Green Co., Indiana.1,2,4,6 He married Perlina Pauline Gray, daughter of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on December 19, 1875 at Boone, Greene Co., Missouri.1,2,5 William Hartson Fine died on March 9, 1909 at Greene Co., Missouri, at age 67.2,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 397, District 261, Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri3
1900Dwelling 38, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri7

Occupation

1880Farmer3
1900Farmer7

Family

Perlina Pauline Gray b. August 2, 1858, d. December 3, 1932
Marriage*William Hartson Fine married Perlina Pauline Gray, daughter of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on December 19, 1875 at Boone, Greene Co., Missouri.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S145] My Ancestors (Fine - Gray Family Line), online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/2689/
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  6. [S1630] My Ancestors and linked families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gunsmith&id=I048493
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  9. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  10. [S1629] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1931.

William Coon Gray1,2,3

M, b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1,4,5 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1,4,5 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     William Coon Gray was buried at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, Orange Co., California.3 He was born on December 20, 1859 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 He married Albina Virginia Swinney on October 24, 1878 at Kansas City, Missouri.1 William Coon Gray died on April 6, 1926 at Fullerton, Orange Co., California, at age 66.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 257, Shockley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri5
1880Dwelling 397, District 261, Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri7
1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory8
1910Dwelling 49, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma9
1920Dwelling 513, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California10

Occupation

1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10

Family

Albina Virginia Swinney b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
Marriage*William Coon Gray married Albina Virginia Swinney on October 24, 1878 at Kansas City, Missouri.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5084] Loma Vista Memorial Park, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  13. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Albina Virginia Swinney1,2

F, b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     Albina Virginia Swinney was buried at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, Orange Co., California.3 She was born on March 30, 1861 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,2 She married William Coon Gray, son of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on October 24, 1878 at Kansas City, Missouri.1 As of October 24, 1878,her married name was Gray. Albina Virginia Swinney died on September 25, 1942 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 81.1,4,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 397, District 261, Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri5
1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory6
1910Dwelling 49, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma7
1920Dwelling 513, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California8
1930Dwelling 197, District 22, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CaliforniaEnumerated in the household of her son Charles9
1940Dwelling 208, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CaliforniaEnumerated in the household of her son Charles10

Family

William Coon Gray b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
Marriage*Albina Virginia Swinney married William Coon Gray, son of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on October 24, 1878 at Kansas City, Missouri.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5084] Loma Vista Memorial Park, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  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. [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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Colonel Tomkins Gray1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1861, d. December 12, 1940
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1,4,5 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1,4,5 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Colonel Tomkins Gray was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.2 He was born on August 9, 1861 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 He married Ida Ann Ragsdale on December 29, 1901 at Carter Co., Oklahoma Territory.3 Colonel Tomkins Gray died on December 12, 1940 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 79.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri4
1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri5
1910Dwelling 573, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California7
1920Dwelling 475, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California8
1930Dwelling 20, District 19, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California9
1940Dwelling 11, District 36-27, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California10

Occupation

1880Farm helper5
1910Fruit picking foreman7
1920Farmer8
1930Railroad shop laborer9

Family

Ida Ann Ragsdale b. July 26, 1871, d. July 25, 1945
Marriage*Colonel Tomkins Gray married Ida Ann Ragsdale on December 29, 1901 at Carter Co., Oklahoma Territory.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S2794] Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, San Bernadino Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ringer&GSfn=roy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=76823442&CRid=8022&df=all&
  3. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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.

Ida Ann Ragsdale1,2,3,4

F, b. July 26, 1871, d. July 25, 1945
     Ida Ann Ragsdale was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.5,4 She was born on July 26, 1871 at Texas.2 As of December 29, 1901,her married name was Gray.3 She married Colonel Tomkins Gray, son of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on December 29, 1901 at Carter Co., Oklahoma Territory.3 Ida Ann Ragsdale died on July 25, 1945 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 73.2,4 She Mrs. Ida N. Gray, 73, for 16 years a resident of Colton, succumbed yesterday morning at the home her son, R. B. Gray, of 648 Twentieth street, San Bernadino. She had been visiting there for her week. A native of Texas, Mrs. Gray was a resident of 835 East C street, Colton. She had been ill for several months. Surviving are her two sons, Kenneth of the U.S. Navy and R. B. of San Bernardino; a daughter Bertha DeGroot of Layton, California, and 2 brothers, Thurman Ragsdale of San Bernardino and George Ragsdale of Orange. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the I. M. Knopsnyder & Son chapel of Colton. The Rev. Virgil L. Ledbetter of the Colton First Baptist church will officiate and interment will follow in Hermosa Park cemetery. on July 26, 1945.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 573, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California6
1920Dwelling 475, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California7
1930Dwelling 20, District 19, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California8
1940Dwelling 11, District 36-27, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California9

Family

Colonel Tomkins Gray b. August 9, 1861, d. December 12, 1940
Marriage*Ida Ann Ragsdale married Colonel Tomkins Gray, son of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on December 29, 1901 at Carter Co., Oklahoma Territory.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  4. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ida N. Gray obituary in the Jul 26, 1945 edition.
  5. [S2794] Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, San Bernadino Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ringer&GSfn=roy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=76823442&CRid=8022&df=all&
  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.

Richard Gray1

M, b. 1863, d. 1870
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Richard Gray was born in 1863 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He died in 1870 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/

John F. Gray1,2

M, b. November 19, 1865
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1,3,2 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1,3,2 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     John F. Gray was born on November 19, 1865 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri3

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Rosettia Bell Gray1

F, b. October 30, 1867, d. August 23, 1925
FatherWilliam Edward Gray2,3,4 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester2,3,4 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Rosettia Bell Gray was born on October 30, 1867 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 As of December 1, 1887,her married name was Presley.1 She married Charles Andrew Presley on December 1, 1887 at Cherry Grove, Barton Co., Missouri.2,1 Rosettia Bell Gray died on August 23, 1925 at Hanford, Kings Co., California, at age 57.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri3
1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri4
1900Dwelling 262, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri5
1910Dwelling 170, District 48, Huntington Beach, Orange Co., California6
1920Dwelling 121, District 120, Corcoran, Kings Co., California7

Occupation

1920Nurse7

Family

Charles Andrew Presley b. April 26, 1863, d. June 25, 1915
Marriage*Rosettia Bell Gray married Charles Andrew Presley on December 1, 1887 at Cherry Grove, Barton Co., Missouri.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1639] Tyler, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3086460&id=I600662797
  2. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Charles Andrew Presley1,2,3,4

M, b. April 26, 1863, d. June 25, 1915
     Charles Andrew Presley was buried at Santa Ana Cemetery, 1919 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.4 He was born on April 26, 1863 at Illinois.5,4 He married Rosettia Bell Gray, daughter of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on December 1, 1887 at Cherry Grove, Barton Co., Missouri.1,3 Charles Andrew Presley died on June 25, 1915 at Orange Co., California, at age 52.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 262, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri5
1910Dwelling 170, District 48, Huntington Beach, Orange Co., California2

Occupation

1900Laborer5
1910Odd job laborer2

Family

Rosettia Bell Gray b. October 30, 1867, d. August 23, 1925
Marriage*Charles Andrew Presley married Rosettia Bell Gray, daughter of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, on December 1, 1887 at Cherry Grove, Barton Co., Missouri.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1639] Tyler, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3086460&id=I600662797
  4. [S7028] Santa Ana Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Rachel Rebecca Gray1

F, b. May, 1869
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1,2,3 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1,2,3 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Rachel Rebecca Gray was born in May, 1869 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of circa 1890,her married name was Johnson.5 She married Thomas "Tom" Johnson circa 1890.1,5,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 2001, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri2
1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri3
1900Dwelling 111, District 19, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri4
1910Dwelling 70, District 75, Township 158, McHenry Co., North Dakota5
1920Dwelling 6, District 169, Little Deep Township, McHenry Co., North Dakota6
1930Dwelling 34, District 34, Little Deep Township, McHenry Co., North Dakota7

Family

Thomas "Tom" Johnson b. January, 1867
Marriage*Rachel Rebecca Gray married Thomas "Tom" Johnson circa 1890.1,5,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Thomas "Tom" Johnson1,2

M, b. January, 1867
     Thomas "Tom" Johnson was born in January, 1867 at Canada.3 He married Rachel Rebecca Gray, daughter of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, circa 1890.1,2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 111, District 19, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri3
1910Dwelling 70, District 75, Township 158, McHenry Co., North Dakota2
1920Dwelling 6, District 169, Little Deep Township, McHenry Co., North Dakota4
1930Dwelling 34, District 34, Little Deep Township, McHenry Co., North Dakota5

Occupation

1910Farmer2
1920Farmer4
1930Farmer5

Family

Rachel Rebecca Gray b. May, 1869
Marriage*Thomas "Tom" Johnson married Rachel Rebecca Gray, daughter of William Edward Gray and Mildred "Milly" Lester, circa 1890.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ida Gray1,2

F, b. February 20, 1872, d. March 24, 1927
FatherWilliam Edward Gray3,4,5,1,2 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester3,4,5,1,2 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Mary Ida Gray was buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.1 She was born on February 20, 1872 at Bois D' Arc, Greene Co., Missouri.1 She died on March 24, 1927 at Bois D' Arc, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 55.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri4
1900Dwelling 249, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri5
1910Dwelling 3, District 47, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri2
1920Dwelling 285, District 55, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri6

Citations

  1. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Lavona/Levona "Lavonie" "Voney" Gray1,2,3

F, b. February, 1876
FatherWilliam Edward Gray1,2,3 b. February 10, 1836, d. May 20, 1910
MotherMildred "Milly" Lester1,2,3 b. June 15, 1837, d. March 20, 1914
     Lavona/Levona "Lavonie" "Voney" Gray was born in February, 1876 at Greene Co., Missouri.1,3 As of circa 1914,her married name was Sprague.4 She married Alonzo Sprague circa 1914.5,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 135, District 263, Doylesport Township, Barton Co., Missouri2
1900Dwelling 249, District 46, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri3
1920Dwelling 285, District 55, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri5
1930Dwelling 202, District 44, Center Township, Greene Co., Missouri4

Family

Alonzo Sprague b. December 10, 1866, d. May 29, 1931
Marriage*Lavona/Levona "Lavonie" "Voney" Gray married Alonzo Sprague circa 1914.5,4 

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Cockett Riffe1,2,3

M, b. May 15, 1826, d. May 22, 1891
     William Cockett Riffe Elected sheriff of Raleigh Co., West Virginia in 1876. Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates when the state capital was at Wheeling, West Virginia. He served two terms in the Legislature at Charleston in 1886 - 1888.4 He was born on May 15, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 He married Mary Frances Gray, daughter of John William Gray and Mary C. Wertz, on February 4, 1858 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,2,3 William Cockett Riffe died on May 22, 1891 at Soak Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65; Killed when a hook broke and a log rolled over him on a hillside.1,4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 187, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1880Farmer6

Family

Mary Frances Gray b. March 20, 1838, d. March 26, 1921
Marriage*William Cockett Riffe married Mary Frances Gray, daughter of John William Gray and Mary C. Wertz, on February 4, 1858 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article about the Riff family in the Jun 30, 1964 edition.
  4. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William C. Riffe death record.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oliver Perry Riffe death certificate.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sally Riffe death certificate.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Conrad Riffe obituary in the Mar 5, 1943 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sallie Riffe obituary in the Sep 30, 1950 edition.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Elsie Jane Dunn obituary in the Jan 30, 1934 edition.
  12. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Frances Polk death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elsie Dunn death certificate.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the P. B. Riffe death certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John C. Riffe death certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Thomas Riffe death certificate.
  19. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.