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Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole^1,2,3

F, b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939

Father

James B. Cole^4,5,6 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880

Mother

Mary Malinda Hoopes⁴ b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 13, 1869 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of March 18, 1890,her married name was Willis.¹ She married Lee Elmer Willis on March 18, 1890 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; marriage date may be Mar 19, 1890.^1,2,7,8 Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole died on December 3, 1939 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 170, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 278, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 347, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Lee Elmer Willis b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936

Marriage*

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole married Lee Elmer Willis on March 18, 1890 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; marriage date may be Mar 19, 1890.^1,2,7,8

Children

York Willis¹¹ b. circa 1892, d. January 16, 1896
Mary Willis+^9,6,12,13,14 b. May 5, 1893, d. November 19, 1991
Esther Willis+^9,6,12 b. June 27, 1895, d. November 18, 1973
James Albert Willis+^9,3,12,8 b. November 25, 1897, d. June 8, 1973
Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis+^{9,3,6,15,12,8} b. January 26, 1900
Julia Lenna Willis+^9,3,6,12,13 b. September 19, 1902, d. October 21, 1999

Citations

[S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lee Willis death certificate.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Catherine Willis death certificate.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen obituary in the Nov 20, 1973 edition.
[S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 8, 1936 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goff Willis birth certificate.

David Crockett "Davy" Cole^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Father

James B. Cole^5,6 b. 1813, d. before June 23, 1880

Mother

Mary Malinda Hoopes^5,6 b. June 8, 1826, d. December 7, 1897

David Crockett "Davy" Cole was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ He was born on January 30, 1855 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Serena Elizabeth Farley on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 David Crockett "Davy" Cole died on May 16, 1933 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 78.⁴

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 2, Vicinity of Beckley, Raleigh Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)

⁶

1880

Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

1920

Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁸

1930

Dwelling 81, District 46, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁹

Occupation

1880		Farmer⁵
1900		Farmer⁷
1910		Farmer²
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹

Family

Serena Elizabeth Farley b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Marriage*

David Crockett "Davy" Cole married Serena Elizabeth Farley on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3

Children

Mary Malinda Cole+¹⁰ b. 1878, d. September 23, 1941
Nina Imogine Cole+¹⁰ b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
Florence Cooper Cole+¹¹ b. October 29, 1881, d. April 3, 1948
Alice Minerva Cole+^7,12,13 b. October 19, 1883, d. February 18, 1970
Dillia C. "Della" Cole+⁷ b. September 24, 1887, d. February 5, 1911
Emma Mae Cole+⁷ b. November 13, 1888, d. April 11, 1983
James Cleveland Cole+^7,2 b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950
Cora Serena Cole+⁷ b. March 20, 1891, d. September 10, 1979
Alfred Losson Cole+^7,2,8 b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963
David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr.+^7,2,8 b. April 16, 1895, d. September 19, 1951
William Ballard Cole^7,2,8 b. November 19, 1897, d. January 12, 1944
Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole+^7,2,8 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Citations

[S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
[S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Cole marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Serena Elizabeth Farley¹

F, b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Serena Elizabeth Farley was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.¹ She was born on March 5, 1857 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of March 27, 1876,her married name was Cole.³ She married David Crockett "Davy" Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Serena Elizabeth Farley died on March 7, 1936 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 79.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

⁷

1920

Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁸

1930

Dwelling 81, District 46, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁹

Family

David Crockett "Davy" Cole b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Marriage*

Serena Elizabeth Farley married David Crockett "Davy" Cole, son of James B. Cole and Mary Malinda Hoopes, on March 27, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4

Children

Mary Malinda Cole+² b. 1878, d. September 23, 1941
Nina Imogine Cole+² b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
Florence Cooper Cole+¹⁰ b. October 29, 1881, d. April 3, 1948
Alice Minerva Cole+^6,11,12 b. October 19, 1883, d. February 18, 1970
Dillia C. "Della" Cole+⁶ b. September 24, 1887, d. February 5, 1911
Emma Mae Cole+⁶ b. November 13, 1888, d. April 11, 1983
James Cleveland Cole+^6,7 b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950
Cora Serena Cole+⁶ b. March 20, 1891, d. September 10, 1979
Alfred Losson Cole+^6,7,8 b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963
David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr.+^6,7,8 b. April 16, 1895, d. September 19, 1951
William Ballard Cole^6,7,8 b. November 19, 1897, d. January 12, 1944
Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole+^6,7,8 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Citations

[S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
[S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Cole marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Mary Malinda Cole¹

F, b. 1878, d. September 23, 1941

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole² b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley² b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Mary Malinda Cole was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born in 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of November 22, 1893,her married name was Simmons.⁴ She married Samuel Thomas Simmons on November 22, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴ Mary Malinda Cole died on September 23, 1941 at Union Co., Oregon.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 166, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 39, District 278, Island, Union Co., Oregon

⁸

1920

Dwelling 9, District 184, Island, Union Co., Oregon

⁹

1930

Dwelling 5, District 21, Island, Union Co., Oregon

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 19, District 31-17, Island City, Union Co., Oregon

¹¹

Family

Samuel Thomas Simmons b. December 21, 1871, d. September 1, 1949

Marriage*

Mary Malinda Cole married Samuel Thomas Simmons on November 22, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁴

Children

Audrey Willie Simmons+^8,9,7,12 b. September 29, 1898, d. November 4, 1984
Silas T. Simmons+^8,9,10,11 b. March 18, 1901, d. June 9, 1967
Earl F. Simmons^8,9,13 b. August 12, 1904, d. July 11, 1939
Dorothy Simmons+^8,9 b. April 9, 1907, d. February 20, 1939

Citations

[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S3773] Island City Cemetery, Union Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Simmons-Cole marriage record.
[S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

Nina Imogine Cole^1,2

F, b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole³ b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley³ b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Nina Imogine Cole was buried at Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.² She was born on September 14, 1879 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2 She married Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of February 13, 1895,her married name was Ryan.⁵ Nina Imogine Cole died on November 7, 1958 at Orange Co., California, at age 79.^1,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 171, District 131, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 249, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California

⁷

1920

Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California

⁸

1930

Dwelling 227, District 36, Fullerton, Orange Co., California

⁹

1940

Orange County Hospital, District 30-67, Orange, Orange Co., California

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Hospital salad maker¹⁰

Family

Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934

Marriage*

Nina Imogine Cole married Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵

Children

Sarah Frances Ryan⁶ b. January 23, 1897, d. March 1, 1910
Edward White Ryan+^7,6,8,11 b. November 10, 1898, d. August 7, 1973
Lillian Mae Ryan+^7,8,11 b. March 10, 1901, d. March 6, 1981
Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan+^7,8 b. November 13, 1903, d. October 19, 1976
Millie/Willie P. Ryan^7,8 b. circa 1906
Joseph C. Ryan^7,8 b. July 30, 1908, d. January 1, 1938
Earl Ray Ryan+^9,8 b. July 31, 1911, d. August 10, 1979
Jack Woodrow Ryan+^9,8 b. December 19, 1913, d. September 19, 1962

Citations

[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S5741] Anaheim Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ryan-Cole marriage record.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan^1,2

M, b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934

Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan was buried at Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.² He was born on August 22, 1874 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Nina Imogine Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.³ Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan died on February 18, 1934 at Orange Co., California, at age 59.^4,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 249, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California

⁶

1920

Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California

⁷

1930

Dwelling 227, District 36, Fullerton, Orange Co., California

⁸

Occupation

1900		Miner⁵
1910		Oil field blacksmith⁶
1920		Oil field blacksmith⁷
1930		Oil rig pumper⁸

Family

Nina Imogine Cole b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958

Marriage*

Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan married Nina Imogine Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on February 13, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.³

Children

Sarah Frances Ryan⁵ b. January 23, 1897, d. March 1, 1910
Edward White Ryan+^6,5,7,9 b. November 10, 1898, d. August 7, 1973
Lillian Mae Ryan+^6,7,9 b. March 10, 1901, d. March 6, 1981
Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan+^6,7 b. November 13, 1903, d. October 19, 1976
Millie/Willie P. Ryan^6,7 b. circa 1906
Joseph C. Ryan^6,7 b. July 30, 1908, d. January 1, 1938
Earl Ray Ryan+^8,7 b. July 31, 1911, d. August 10, 1979
Jack Woodrow Ryan+^8,7 b. December 19, 1913, d. September 19, 1962

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5741] Anaheim Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ryan-Cole marriage record.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Florence Cooper Cole^1,2

F, b. October 29, 1881, d. April 3, 1948

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole² b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley² b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Florence Cooper Cole was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on October 29, 1881 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of April 12, 1900,her married name was Lilly.¹ She married Zachariah "Zack" Lilly on April 12, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² Florence Cooper Cole died on April 3, 1948 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 66.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 264, District 281, Ward 3, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon

⁶

1920

Dwelling 3, District 185, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon

⁷

1930

Dwelling 82, District 27, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon

⁸

1940

Dwelling 70, District 31-23, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon

⁹

Family

Zachariah "Zack" Lilly b. November 27, 1877, d. August 26, 1962

Marriage*

Florence Cooper Cole married Zachariah "Zack" Lilly on April 12, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.²

Children

Ocie Pearl Lilly+^7,6 b. June 1, 1901, d. May 25, 1945
Oweda Alice Lilly^7,6 b. February 10, 1903, d. June 10, 1996
William C. Lilly+^7,6 b. January 21, 1905, d. September 28, 1962
Alma Virginia Lilly^7,6 b. February 2, 1908, d. June 12, 1983
Zachariah Lilly Jr.^7,8 b. April 18, 1910, d. January 9, 1967
Kenneth Edward Lilly⁸ b. September 7, 1920

Citations

[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilly-Cole marriage record.
[S7430] Summerville Cemetery, Union Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com/.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dillia C. "Della" Cole^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 24, 1887, d. February 5, 1911

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole¹ b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley¹ b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Dillia C. "Della" Cole was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ She was born on September 24, 1887 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of December 23, 1904,her married name was Thompson.³ She married E. Z. Thompson on December 23, 1904 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.³ Dillia C. "Della" Cole died on February 5, 1911 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 23; The Oregon Death Index has a death dat of Feb 6, 1911.^5,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 91, District 282, Ward 4, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon

⁶

Family

E. Z. Thompson b. July 20, 1880, d. October 2, 1957

Marriage*

Dillia C. "Della" Cole married E. Z. Thompson on December 23, 1904 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.³

Child

Stella M. Thompson⁶

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
[S3773] Island City Cemetery, Union Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

James Cleveland Cole¹

M, b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole^2,3 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley^2,3 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

James Cleveland Cole was buried at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ He was born on August 24, 1889 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 27, 1889.^1,5,4 He married Hazel Maxim circa 1919.⁶ James Cleveland Cole died on October 15, 1950 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 61.^5,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

1920

Dwelling 139, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁷

1930

Dwelling 96, District 23, Liberty, San Joaquin Co., California

⁶

1940

Dwelling 277, District 50-56A, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁸

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer³
1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Farmer⁶
1940		Farmer⁸

Family

Hazel Maxim b. circa 1896

Marriage*

James Cleveland Cole married Hazel Maxim circa 1919.⁶

Children

Leroy James Cole^6,8 b. March 21, 1921, d. October 29, 1961
Clayton Vernon Cole+^6,8 b. December 26, 1922, d. April 1, 1974

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5743] Turlock Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alfred Losson Cole^1,2

M, b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole^3,4,5 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley^3,4,5 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

His Social Security Number was 551-07-4847.⁶ Alfred Losson Cole was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.² He was born on April 1, 1893 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,1,7,2 He married Esther Charlotte Gustafson on October 9, 1920.⁸ Alfred Losson Cole died on March 5, 1963 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.^7,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

⁴

1920

Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁵

1930

Dwelling 428, District 1132, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California

⁸

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer⁵

1930

Oil field laborer⁸

Family

Esther Charlotte Gustafson b. October 26, 1898, d. January 4, 1988

Marriage*

Alfred Losson Cole married Esther Charlotte Gustafson on October 9, 1920.⁸

Children

Richard L. Cole⁸ b. June 25, 1922, d. April 6, 1996
Yvonne Mae Cole⁸ b. March 2, 1927, d. September 26, 1993

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 16, 1895, d. September 19, 1951

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole^5,6,7 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley^5,6,7 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1895 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Muriel Elliza Burris on October 9, 1920 at California.^1,8,4 David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. died on September 19, 1951 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, at age 56.^3,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

⁶

1920

Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁷

1930

Dwelling 100, District 7, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

Occupation

1930

Police patrolman¹

Family

Muriel Elliza Burris b. February 1, 1903, d. July 9, 1980

Marriage*

David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. married Muriel Elliza Burris on October 9, 1920 at California.^1,8,4

Children

Robert D. Cole+¹ b. June 22, 1921, d. April 25, 1985
Patricia Jane Cole¹
Beverly Lorraine Cole⁹
Iva Blanche Cole⁹

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

William Ballard Cole^1,2

M, b. November 19, 1897, d. January 12, 1944

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole^3,4,5 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley^3,4,5 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

His Social Security Number was 545-28-2026.² William Ballard Cole was buried at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.⁶ He married Ellen Falk.⁷ William Ballard Cole was born on November 19, 1897 at West Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 12, 1944 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 46.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

⁴

1920

Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁵

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer⁵

Family

Ellen Falk

Marriage*

William Ballard Cole married Ellen Falk.⁷

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5743] Turlock Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole^1,2

M, b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole^3,4,5 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933

Mother

Serena Elizabeth Farley^3,4,5 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁶ He was born on January 31, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Helen Erdis Atchinson on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.^7,2 Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole died on October 30, 1960 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 60.^8,2,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 57, Redmond, Cook Co., Oregon

⁴

1920

Dwelling 138, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁵

1930

Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California

⁷

1940

Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

⁹

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer⁵
1930		Oil field foreman⁷
1940		Dry goods clerk⁹

Family

Helen Erdis Atchinson b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986

Marriage*

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole married Helen Erdis Atchinson on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.^7,2

Children

Betty Eileen Cole+^7,9 b. July 21, 1921, d. April 4, 2011
Billy Wallace Cole^7,9 b. June 14, 1922, d. April 4, 1992
Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole+^7,9,10 b. March 8, 1929, d. January 6, 1994

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen Erdis Atchinson¹

F, b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986

Helen Erdis Atchinson was born on April 24, 1904 at Fresno Co., California.² As of circa 1920,her married name was Cole.² She married Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.^2,3 Helen Erdis Atchinson died on April 7, 1986 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 81.

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California

1940

Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

⁴

Family

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Marriage*

Helen Erdis Atchinson married Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on June 5, 1920 at Stanislaus Co., California.^2,3

Children

Betty Eileen Cole+^2,4 b. July 21, 1921, d. April 4, 2011
Billy Wallace Cole^2,4 b. June 14, 1922, d. April 4, 1992
Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole+^2,4,5 b. March 8, 1929, d. January 6, 1994

Citations

[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Betty Eileen Cole^1,2

F, b. July 21, 1921, d. April 4, 2011

Father

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole^3,2 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Mother

Helen Erdis Atchinson^3,2 b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986

Betty Eileen Cole was buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ She was born on July 21, 1921 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.^1,5 As of August 25, 1940,her married name was Crawshaw.⁵ She married Robert Allen Crawshaw on August 25, 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁵ As of 1947,her married name was Sbragia.⁵ Betty Eileen Cole married Frank Sbragia in 1947.⁵ Betty Eileen Cole died on April 4, 2011 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 89.⁵ She Mrs. Betty E. Sbragia, 89, passed away with family at her side on April 4, 2011 in Modesto. Betty was born July 21, 1921 in Turlock. Betty was a housewife, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Her passions were her family, the farm, and her dogs. Betty is survived by her two sons, Gary Crawshaw of Columbia and Steve Sbragia of Modesto. She adored her six grandchildren, Renee, Kristi, Kelli, Jim, Gina, and Jeanene. Her ten great grandchildren, Mary, Joseph, Michael, Arianna, Adison, Kai, Brittany, Steven, Jenna, and Robert. Pre-deceased by her husband Frank Sbragia and granddaughter Kristi Crawshaw-Olson. Viewing Thursday, April 7, 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Eaton Family Funeral. Private graveside service. on April 6, 2011.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California

1940

Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

Family 1

Robert Allen Crawshaw b. January 15, 1919, d. March 21, 1952

Marriage*

Betty Eileen Cole married Robert Allen Crawshaw on August 25, 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁵

Child

Gary Allen Crawshaw⁵

Family 2

Frank Sbragia b. October 27, 1915, d. August 3, 2005

Marriage*

Betty Eileen Cole married Frank Sbragia in 1947.⁵

Child

Steven Frank "Steve" Sbragia⁵

Citations

[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5746] Lakewood Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S4097] Modesto Bee, From the Betty E. Sbragia obituary in the Apr 6, 2011 edition.

Billy Wallace Cole^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 14, 1922, d. April 4, 1992

Father

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole^1,2 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Mother

Helen Erdis Atchinson^1,2 b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986

His Social Security Number was 548-20-3514.⁵ Billy Wallace Cole was born on June 14, 1922 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.^5,4 He died on April 4, 1992 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, at age 69.^5,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California

1940

Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3924] Office of Vital Statistics Nevada State Health Division, Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 8, 1929, d. January 6, 1994

Father

Dewey Fredrick/Farley Cole^6,7,3 b. January 31, 1900, d. October 30, 1960

Mother

Helen Erdis Atchinson^6,7,3 b. April 24, 1904, d. April 7, 1986

His Social Security Number was 569-28-4945.⁸ Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole was born on March 8, 1929 at Taft, Kern Co., California.^1,2,8,3 He married Esther Ruth Purdy on February 10, 1948 at Jackson Co., Oregon.⁴ Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole and Esther Ruth Purdy were divorced in March, 1970 at Sacramento Co., California.⁵ Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole died on January 6, 1994 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 64.^2,8

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 78, District 66, Kern Co., California

⁶

1940

Dwelling 170, District 50-23A, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

⁷

Family

Esther Ruth Purdy b. September 6, 1929, d. November 1, 2000

Marriage*

Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole married Esther Ruth Purdy on February 10, 1948 at Jackson Co., Oregon.⁴

Divorce*

Donald Dwayne "Don" Cole and Esther Ruth Purdy were divorced in March, 1970 at Sacramento Co., California.⁵

Children

Lon Dwayne Cole¹ b. September 17, 1948, d. April 8, 1978
Cynthia Lynn Cole¹ b. January 30, 1953, d. March 3, 2001
Toni Eileen Cole¹
Jenny S. Cole¹
Garth A. Cole¹

Citations

[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
[S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Esther Charlotte Gustafson^1,2

F, b. October 26, 1898, d. January 4, 1988

Her Social Security Number was 552-21-5509.³ Esther Charlotte Gustafson was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.² She was born on October 26, 1898 at South Dakota.^3,1 As of October 9, 1920,her married name was Cole. She married Alfred Losson Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on October 9, 1920.⁴ Esther Charlotte Gustafson died on January 4, 1988 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 89.^1,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 428, District 1132, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California

⁴

Family

Alfred Losson Cole b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963

Marriage*

Esther Charlotte Gustafson married Alfred Losson Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on October 9, 1920.⁴

Children

Richard L. Cole⁴ b. June 25, 1922, d. April 6, 1996
Yvonne Mae Cole⁴ b. March 2, 1927, d. September 26, 1993

Citations

[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Richard L. Cole^1,2,3

M, b. June 25, 1922, d. April 6, 1996

Father

Alfred Losson Cole¹ b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963

Mother

Esther Charlotte Gustafson¹ b. October 26, 1898, d. January 4, 1988

Richard L. Cole was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 564-10-2923.⁴ He was born on June 25, 1922 at Orange Co., California.^2,4,3 He died on April 6, 1996 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 73.^4,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 428, District 1132, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Yvonne Mae Cole^1,2

F, b. March 2, 1927, d. September 26, 1993

Father

Alfred Losson Cole³ b. April 1, 1893, d. March 5, 1963

Mother

Esther Charlotte Gustafson³ b. October 26, 1898, d. January 4, 1988

Her Social Security Number was 568-26-6589.⁴ Yvonne Mae Cole was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.² Her married name was Elwood.¹ She married Raymond L. Elwood.¹ Yvonne Mae Cole was born on March 2, 1927 at Los Angeles Co., California.^5,4,2 She died on September 26, 1993 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.^4,1,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 428, District 1132, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California

Family

Raymond L. Elwood b. February 10, 1928, d. August 12, 1986

Marriage*

Yvonne Mae Cole married Raymond L. Elwood.¹

Citations

[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S5745] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Hazel Maxim^1,2

F, b. circa 1896

Hazel Maxim was born circa 1896 at Iowa.³ As of circa 1919,her married name was Cole.⁴ She married James Cleveland Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, circa 1919.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 139, District 185, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

1930

Dwelling 96, District 23, Liberty, San Joaquin Co., California

⁴

1940

Dwelling 277, District 50-56A, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁵

Family

James Cleveland Cole b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950

Marriage*

Hazel Maxim married James Cleveland Cole, son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, circa 1919.⁴

Children

Leroy James Cole^4,5 b. March 21, 1921, d. October 29, 1961
Clayton Vernon Cole+^4,5 b. December 26, 1922, d. April 1, 1974

Citations

[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leroy James Cole^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 21, 1921, d. October 29, 1961

Father

James Cleveland Cole^1,5 b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950

Mother

Hazel Maxim^1,5 b. circa 1896

Leroy James Cole was buried at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 567-14-7884.⁶ He was born on March 21, 1921 at Stanislaus Co., California.^2,3,4,6 He died on October 29, 1961 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 40.^3,4,6

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 96, District 23, Liberty, San Joaquin Co., California

1940

Dwelling 277, District 50-56A, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁵

Occupation

1940

Farm helper⁵

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S5743] Turlock Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Clayton Vernon Cole^1,2,3,4

M, b. December 26, 1922, d. April 1, 1974

Father

James Cleveland Cole^1,5 b. August 24, 1889, d. October 15, 1950

Mother

Hazel Maxim^1,5 b. circa 1896

His Social Security Number was 558-26-3282.⁶ Clayton Vernon Cole married Betty Mae Milburn.⁷ Clayton Vernon Cole was born on December 26, 1922 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.^6,2,3,4 He died on April 1, 1974 at age 51.^6,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 96, District 23, Liberty, San Joaquin Co., California

1940

Dwelling 277, District 50-56A, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California

⁵

Family

Betty Mae Milburn b. February 17, 1924, d. November 10, 1990

Marriage*

Clayton Vernon Cole married Betty Mae Milburn.⁷

Children

Clayton Leroy Cole² b. October 4, 1948, d. April 19, 1992
Thomas Wayne Cole² b. July 22, 1950, d. January 12, 2013

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[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.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Muriel Elliza Burris^1,2

F, b. February 1, 1903, d. July 9, 1980

Her Social Security Number was 550-46-5731.³ Muriel Elliza Burris was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.² She was born on February 1, 1903 at California.^1,3,2 As of October 9, 1920,her married name was Cole.² She married David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr., son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on October 9, 1920 at California.^4,5,2 Muriel Elliza Burris died on July 9, 1980 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 77.^1,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 100, District 7, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

⁴

Family

David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr. b. April 16, 1895, d. September 19, 1951

Marriage*

Muriel Elliza Burris married David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr., son of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on October 9, 1920 at California.^4,5,2

Children

Robert D. Cole+⁴ b. June 22, 1921, d. April 25, 1985
Patricia Jane Cole⁴
Beverly Lorraine Cole⁶
Iva Blanche Cole⁶

Citations

[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Robert D. Cole^1,2

M, b. June 22, 1921, d. April 25, 1985

Father

David Crockett "Davy" Cole Jr.¹ b. April 16, 1895, d. September 19, 1951

Mother

Muriel Elliza Burris¹ b. February 1, 1903, d. July 9, 1980

His Social Security Number was 558-14-7822.³ Robert D. Cole was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ He married Lillian Unknown.⁴ Robert D. Cole was born on June 22, 1921 at Stanislaus Co., California.^2,3 He died on April 25, 1985 at age 63.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 100, District 7, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California

Family

Lillian Unknown b. March 14, 1922, d. February 3, 2000

Marriage*

Robert D. Cole married Lillian Unknown.⁴

Children

Ronald Cole⁴
Douglas Cole⁴

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox^1,2

M, b. January 20, 1890

Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox died at Montana.² He was born on January 20, 1890 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Lila Poff, daughter of Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff and Emma May Potter, circa 1921.^1,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 64, District 1, Alpha, Valley Co., Idaho

Occupation

1930

Farmer¹

Family

Lila Poff b. March 24, 1895, d. November 2, 1936

Marriage*

Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox married Lila Poff, daughter of Daniel Hayden/Haden Poff and Emma May Potter, circa 1921.^1,2

Children

Norma Cox²
Robert L. Cox^1,3
Talmage W. "Tommy" Cox^1,4 b. July 4, 1926, d. January 6, 1945

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1112] Ancestors of Nancy Gormezano, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2851563&id=I18215
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Talmage W. "Tommy" Cox^1,2,3

M, b. July 4, 1926, d. January 6, 1945

Father

Robert Joshua "Josh" Cox^1,3 b. January 20, 1890

Mother

Lila Poff^1,3 b. March 24, 1895, d. November 2, 1936

Talmage W. "Tommy" Cox was born on July 4, 1926 at Idaho.³ He died on January 6, 1945 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 18.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 64, District 1, Alpha, Valley Co., Idaho

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1112] Ancestors of Nancy Gormezano, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2851563&id=I18215
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Belle Thomas^1,2,3

F, b. February 14, 1892, d. February 4, 1968

Mary Belle Thomas was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.³ She was born on February 14, 1892 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of September 14, 1910,her married name was Poff.² She married Harry Curtis Poff, son of William H. Poff and Marsha Ellen "Mattie" Basham, on September 14, 1910 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Mary Belle Thomas died on February 4, 1968 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 75.^4,3 She Mrs. Mary Belle Poff, 75, a former Charleston resident, died Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla., following a five-month illness. Mrs. Poff left Charleston about 1950. She made her home in Jacksonville with her daughter, Mrs. Martha Hicks, during her illness. Also surviving is a son, Harry Jr. of Steubenville, Ohio. Her husband, Harry Poff, died about seven years ago. Service and burial will be in Jacksonville under the direction of Giddons-Griffith Funeral home of Jacksonville. on February 5, 1968.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 360, District 9, Mead, Belmont Co., West Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 316, District 11, Shadyside, Belmont Co., Ohio

⁶

Family

Harry Curtis Poff b. April 27, 1885, d. October 3, 1957

Marriage*

Mary Belle Thomas married Harry Curtis Poff, son of William H. Poff and Marsha Ellen "Mattie" Basham, on September 14, 1910 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4

Children

Vivian Ileen Poff+^5,6 b. March 20, 1911, d. January 29, 1935
Harry Woodrow Poff+^5,1,6,4 b. March 4, 1913, d. June 24, 2006
Martha E. Poff+^1,6,4 b. October 14, 1924, d. June 29, 2008

Citations

[S1401] Weirton Daily Times, From the Harry W. Poff obituary in the Jun 26, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Thomas marriage record.
[S5810] Riverside Memorial Park, Duvall Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Mary Belle Poff obituary in the Feb 5, 1968 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.