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Posey McGhee¹

M, b. July 9, 1892, d. November 9, 1892

Father

Thomas Clayborn McGhee¹ b. May 27, 1857, d. February 23, 1930

Mother

Eliza Bird Cole¹ b. February 22, 1865, d. April 9, 1933

Posey McGhee was born on July 9, 1892 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He died on November 9, 1892.¹

Citations

[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.

Myrtle Marie Simpkins^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 24, 1913, d. March 26, 2010

Father

Carl Clay Simpkins^1,3 b. December 17, 1892, d. February 15, 1962

Mother

Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty^1,3 b. circa 1893, d. October 27, 1969

Myrtle Marie Simpkins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ She was born on August 24, 1913 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 As of April 18, 1931,her married name was Watson.⁴ She married George Arthur Watson Jr. on April 18, 1931 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Myrtle Marie Simpkins died on March 26, 2010 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 96.^6,5 She Myrtle M. Watson, age 96, of Columbus, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Watson. Her survivors include her children, Kenneth (Sherry) Watson of Columbus, Arlene Myers of Akron, PA and Ruth (Gary) Bolus of Okatie, SC; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Rutherford-Shroyer Funeral Home, 1278 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43222, where family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial: Sunset Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221. on March 29, 2010.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 93, District 88, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 9, District 18, Lewis, Mason Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 12, District 27-3, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1930

Dress factory dress maker¹

Family

George Arthur Watson Jr. b. May 5, 1912, d. June 30, 1999

Marriage*

Myrtle Marie Simpkins married George Arthur Watson Jr. on April 18, 1931 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^4,5

Children

Kenneth "Ken" Watson^5,8
Arlene M. Watson+^5,8,7 b. circa 1932, d. May 22, 2012
Peggy Jane Watson⁹ b. April 20, 1935, d. September 2, 1935
Ruth Ann Watson^5,8,7

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harry Simpkins obituary in the Jul 5, 1999 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Watson-Simpkins marriage record.
[S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Myrtle M. Watson obituary in the Mar 29, 2010 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4257] Stradling Funeral Homes, online http://stradling.frontrunnerpro.com, From the Arlene M. Myers obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Peggy Jane Watson death certificate.

Carl William Simpkins^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1921, d. June 18, 2005

Father

Carl Clay Simpkins^1,5 b. December 17, 1892, d. February 15, 1962

Mother

Verna Elizabeth "Vernie" Fetty^1,5 b. circa 1893, d. October 27, 1969

His Social Security Number was 233-30-2920.⁶ Carl William Simpkins was buried at Union Cemetery, New Haven, Mason Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 16, 1921 at West Virginia.^1,6,4 He married Zelda Fetty Crump on July 6, 1940.^7,4 Carl William Simpkins died on June 18, 2005 at West Virginia at age 84.^6,2,4 He Carl W. Simpkins, 84, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died June 18, 2005. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the funeral home.
on June 20, 2005.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 9, District 18, Lewis, Mason Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 12, District 27-14, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia

⁵

Family

Zelda Fetty Crump b. January 30, 1924, d. June 17, 2003

Marriage*

Carl William Simpkins married Zelda Fetty Crump on July 6, 1940.^7,4

Children

Carl Andrew Simpkins⁷
Billy Everett Simpkins⁸
Elizabeth Leoma Simpkins⁹
Harry Clay Simpkins¹⁰

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carl W. Simpkins obituary in the Jun 20, 2005 edition.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harry Simpkins obituary in the Jul 5, 1999 edition.
[S7844] Union Cemetery, Mason Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Simpkins-Decker marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Simpkins-Flowers marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stewart-Simpkins marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Simpkins-Smith marriage record.

Annie G. Howery¹

F, b. July 4, 1897, d. January 6, 1898

Father

John Harman Howery² b. April 20, 1855, d. July 12, 1910

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray² b. July 19, 1855, d. March 25, 1943

Annie G. Howery was buried at Howery-Gray Cemetery, N 37 00.221 W 80 08.453, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 4, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on January 6, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
[S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.

Lucille E. Light^1,2

F, b. April 9, 1907, d. November 23, 1998

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Lucille E. Light was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 42 Highland Memory Gardens Circle, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-36-2005.⁴ She was born on April 9, 1907 at Virginia.^1,4 As of February 29, 1936,her married name was Parsons.² She married Holly Robert Parsons on February 29, 1936 at Logan Co., West Virginia.² Lucille E. Light died on November 23, 1998 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^4,3 She LOGAN - Lucille Parsons, 91, of Logan died Nov. 23, 1998, in Logan General Hospital. She was a retired seamstress. Surviving: daughter, Dorma Lee Frye of Hammond, Ind; son, Ronald Parsons of Allen Park, Mich; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. today at James Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Larry Light officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby.
on November 25, 1998.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

⁵

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 72, District 23-19, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

School worker⁶

Family

Holly Robert Parsons

Marriage*

Lucille E. Light married Holly Robert Parsons on February 29, 1936 at Logan Co., West Virginia.²

Children

Dorma Lee Parsons+^3,7,6,8 b. February 6, 1931, d. May 14, 2007
Ronald Parsons^3,6

Citations

[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 Parsons-Light marriage certificate.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lucille Parsons obituary in the Nov 25, 1998 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frye-Parsons marriage certificate.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Lawrence Hamilton Light^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 30, 1914, d. June 29, 1970

Father

Robert Lee Light¹ b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith¹ b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

His Social Security Number was 232-18-9560.² Lawrence Hamilton Light was buried at Nashville National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on May 30, 1914 at Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He died on June 29, 1970 at age 56.^2,3

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

⁵

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 116, District 24-7, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

Miner⁶

Citations

[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.
[S3789] Nashville National Cemetery, Davidson Co., TN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Joseph Light^1,2

M, b. February 18, 1916, d. November 3, 1953

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

William Joseph Light was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-16-7593.³ He married Helen Louise Withrow.⁴ William Joseph Light was born on February 18, 1916 at Illinois.^2,3 He died on November 3, 1953 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 37.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

⁵

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

Family

Helen Louise Withrow b. June 28, 1922, d. January 26, 2007

Marriage*

William Joseph Light married Helen Louise Withrow.⁴

Child

William Joseph Light Jr.⁶

Citations

[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 William Joseph Light death certificate.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Marinis marriage record.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Marinis marriage certificate.

Augusta Bertha Light^1,2

F, b. November 4, 1917, d. February 15, 2001

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Her Social Security Number was 231-03-6239.² Augusta Bertha Light was born on November 4, 1917 at Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois.² As of circa 1942,her married name was Albright.² She married Unknown Albright circa 1942.² As of circa 1949,her married name was Smith.² Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Smith circa 1949.² As of circa 1958,her married name was Feldman.² Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Feldman circa 1958.² As of circa 1993,her married name was Kresse.² Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Kresse circa 1993.² Augusta Bertha Light died on February 15, 2001 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 83.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

⁴

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

Family 1

Unknown Albright

Marriage*

Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Albright circa 1942.²

Family 2

Unknown Smith

Marriage*

Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Smith circa 1949.²

Family 3

Unknown Feldman

Marriage*

Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Feldman circa 1958.²

Family 4

Unknown Kresse

Marriage*

Augusta Bertha Light married Unknown Kresse circa 1993.²

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Edward Lyle Light^1,2

M, b. April 1, 1922, d. December, 1989

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2,3 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2,3 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

His Social Security Number was 229-12-3494.⁴ Edward Lyle Light was born on April 1, 1922 at Illinois.^1,4 He married Irene Blevins on December 5, 1946 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Edward Lyle Light died in December, 1989 at West Virginia at age 67.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

Family

Irene Blevins b. November 29, 1927, d. June 20, 2010

Marriage*

Edward Lyle Light married Irene Blevins on December 5, 1946 at Peach Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,5

Children

Elizabeth "Ann" Light⁵
Linda Light⁵
Larry Light⁵
Kris Light⁵
Randy Light⁵
George Light⁵
Richard Light⁵
Judy Light⁵
Tim Light⁵
Sandy Light⁵

Citations

[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 Light-Blavins marriage certificate.
[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.
[S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Irene Light obituary in the Jun 22, 2010 edition.

Juanita Light^1,2

F, b. May 16, 1924, d. July 29, 1969

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Her Social Security Number was 265-26-7213.³ Her married name was Lewis.² Juanita Light married Robert Vernon Lewis.² Juanita Light was born on May 16, 1924 at Illinois.^1,2,3 She died on July 29, 1969 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 45.^2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 161, District 16, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia

Family

Robert Vernon Lewis b. September 23, 1921, d. December 26, 1992

Marriage*

Juanita Light married Robert Vernon Lewis.²

Children

Larry Robert Lewis²
Gail Elizabeth Lewis²
Elaine Lewis²

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S816] Stacie Lewis, "Light Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 19, 2003.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alma Frances Light^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 14, 1905, d. February 13, 1975

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,4,5 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,4,5 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Her Social Security Number was 262-43-0430.⁶ Alma Frances Light was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois; Her death certificate lists Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, VA as her burial place but she was apparently buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta Ill.^4,7 She was born on April 14, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6,5 As of July 6, 1925,her married name was Allen.⁵ She married Cecil Floyd Allen on July 6, 1925 at Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 Alma Frances Light died on February 13, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

1930

Dwelling 221, District 2, Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois

1940

Dwelling 169, District 34-2, Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois

⁸

Family

Cecil Floyd Allen b. 1903, d. 1963

Marriage*

Alma Frances Light married Cecil Floyd Allen on July 6, 1925 at Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.^3,4,5

Children

Eva Frances Allen+^2,3,8 b. April 19, 1926, d. September 22, 2008
Elizabeth Cornelia Allen^2,3,9,8 b. September 1, 1927, d. June 26, 1998
Ruth Allen^3,10 b. March 23, 1929, d. March 23, 1929
Robert Eugene Allen^3,9,8 b. August 4, 1933, d. May 11, 1981

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2187] Quincy Herald-Whig, From the Eva Frances Allen Chockley obituary in the Sep 23, 2008 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6076] Woodlawn Cemetery, Hancock Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Robley Lee "Robert" Light^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 20, 1909, d. July 29, 1983

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Robley Lee "Robert" Light was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Broward Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-07-3667.⁵ He was born on May 20, 1909 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 He died on July 29, 1983 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 74.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S6080] Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North, Broward Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gladys Elizabeth Light^1,2,3

F, b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978

Father

Robert Lee Light^1,2,3 b. January 14, 1883, d. December, 1963

Mother

Ida Elizabeth Smith^1,2,3 b. June 13, 1883, d. May 21, 1937

Gladys Elizabeth Light was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Churchville, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Bishop. Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0825.⁴ She married James Clarence Bishop. Gladys Elizabeth Light was born on March 16, 1911 at Denver, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,5,4 As of September 3, 1938,her married name was Hodge.² She married Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. on September 3, 1938 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.² Gladys Elizabeth Light and Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. were divorced on October 21, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵ Gladys Elizabeth Light died on September 11, 1978 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 89, District 22, Prairie, Hancock Co., Illinois

1940

Dwelling 65, District 8-16, Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

James Clarence Bishop b. circa 1908, d. July 7, 1933

Marriage*

Gladys Elizabeth Light married James Clarence Bishop.

Child

Gerald Ellsworth Bishop^7,6 b. March 15, 1930, d. July 15, 2007

Family 2

Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. b. May 20, 1913, d. January 17, 1993

Marriage*

Gladys Elizabeth Light married Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. on September 3, 1938 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.²

Divorce*

Gladys Elizabeth Light and Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. were divorced on October 21, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Carolyn Elizabeth Hodge^6,2
Ruby Eleanor Hodge³ b. March 26, 1941, d. December 3, 1963
Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr.^8,2 b. November 13, 1948, d. January 10, 2004

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Bessie May Schubert^1,2

F, b. April 27, 1886, d. April 21, 1943

Bessie May Schubert was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.² She was born on April 27, 1886 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.² As of June 18, 1905,her married name was Walters.³ She married Henry Martin Walters, son of Hiram King Walters and Elizabeth Jane Light, on June 18, 1905 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.³ Bessie May Schubert died on April 21, 1943 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 56.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 79, District 10, Civil District 9, Anderson Co., Tennessee

⁴

1920

Dwelling 70, District 10, Anderson Co., Tennessee

1940

Dwelling 26, District 47-4, Council District 2, Knox Co., Tennessee

⁵

Occupation

1940

Seamstress⁵

Family

Henry Martin Walters b. June 2, 1880, d. December 7, 1948

Marriage*

Bessie May Schubert married Henry Martin Walters, son of Hiram King Walters and Elizabeth Jane Light, on June 18, 1905 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.³

Child

Oliver L. Walters¹

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the Bessie Walters death certificate.
[S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Violet Florina Norman¹

F, b. September 10, 1898, d. 1902

Father

John Jackson Norman² b. August 28, 1867, d. March 22, 1917

Mother

Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee² b. July, 1882, d. August 7, 1956

Violet Florina Norman was born on September 10, 1898 at Jefferson Co., Alabama; The 1900 Census has a birth date of Aug, 1897.^1,2 She died in 1902 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 279, District 96, Precinct 11, Jefferson Co., Virginia

Citations

[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.

Roderick Milton Norman Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 12, 1900, d. November 1, 1957

Father

John Jackson Norman^5,6,3 b. August 28, 1867, d. March 22, 1917

Mother

Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee^5,6,3 b. July, 1882, d. August 7, 1956

Roderick Milton Norman Sr. was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1120 19th Street N, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^4,7 He was born on February 12, 1900 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,2,7 He married Anna Maude "Annie" Smith on May 25, 1921 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.^8,9,10 Roderick Milton Norman Sr. died on November 1, 1957 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 57.^11,3,4,7 He NORMAN, Mr. Rodrick Milton, age 57, of 1515 Huntsville Road, passed away Friday p.m. at a local hospital. Survived by his wife, Mrs. R. M. Norman; 2 sons, H. J. and J. D. Norman, both of Birmingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. June Carpenter, of San Francisco, Calif; Miss Ann Norman, of Birmingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Ruby Ramsey, of Gadsden, Ala; 3 brothers, G. W. Norman, of Columbus, Ohio; J. E. Norman, of Chatanooga, Tenn; Rex Norman, of Gadsen, Ala. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. on November 3, 1957.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 279, District 96, Precinct 11, Jefferson Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 169, District 102, Radford, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 579, District 62, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁹

1940

Dwelling 16, Enumeration District 16-185, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

¹²

Occupation

1930

Excavating company mechanic⁹

1940

Furniture repairer¹²

Family

Anna Maude "Annie" Smith b. October 6, 1903, d. November 21, 1984

Marriage*

Roderick Milton Norman Sr. married Anna Maude "Annie" Smith on May 25, 1921 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.^8,9,10

Children

Roderick Milton Norman Jr.¹¹ b. circa 1922, d. January, 1923
Margaret Anita Norman³ b. February 14, 1924, d. July 10, 1928
June M. Norman+^9,12,13,14 b. June 11, 1925, d. January 19, 2011
Harold Joyce Norman+^9,12,4,15,13 b. June 16, 1927, d. October 6, 1982
Mary Ann Norman^9,12,4,13,15 b. June 19, 1929, d. May 9, 1993
Jerry David Norman^12,15,4 b. July 3, 1931, d. April 3, 1991

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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.
[S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Rodrick Milton Norman obituary in the Nov 3, 1957 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S12219] Oak Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Norman-Smith marriage announcement in the May 25, 1921 edition.
[S649] Record Services Division State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S12220] Callahan Funeral Home, Inc., online www.callahanfh.com, From the June N. Carpenter obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Anna Maude "Annie" Smith¹

F, b. October 6, 1903, d. November 21, 1984

Anna Maude "Annie" Smith was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1120 19th Street N, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.² She was born on October 6, 1903 at Alabama.^3,2 As of May 25, 1921,her married name was Norman.¹ She married Roderick Milton Norman Sr., son of John Jackson Norman and Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee, on May 25, 1921 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.^4,3,1 Anna Maude "Annie" Smith died on November 21, 1984 at age 81.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 579, District 62, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

1940

Dwelling 16, Enumeration District 16-185, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

⁵

Family

Roderick Milton Norman Sr. b. February 12, 1900, d. November 1, 1957

Marriage*

Anna Maude "Annie" Smith married Roderick Milton Norman Sr., son of John Jackson Norman and Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee, on May 25, 1921 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.^4,3,1

Children

Roderick Milton Norman Jr.⁶ b. circa 1922, d. January, 1923
Margaret Anita Norman⁷ b. February 14, 1924, d. July 10, 1928
June M. Norman+^3,5,8,9 b. June 11, 1925, d. January 19, 2011
Harold Joyce Norman+^3,5,10,11,8 b. June 16, 1927, d. October 6, 1982
Mary Ann Norman^3,5,10,8,11 b. June 19, 1929, d. May 9, 1993
Jerry David Norman^5,11,10 b. July 3, 1931, d. April 3, 1991

Citations

[S4171] Gadsden Times, The, From the Norman-Smith marriage announcement in the May 25, 1921 edition.
[S12219] Oak Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S649] Record Services Division State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959.
[S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
[S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
[S12220] Callahan Funeral Home, Inc., online www.callahanfh.com, From the June N. Carpenter obituary.
[S654] Birmingham News, From the Rodrick Milton Norman obituary in the Nov 3, 1957 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gordon Wellington Norman Sr.¹

M, b. February 11, 1902, d. June 12, 1962

Father

John Jackson Norman² b. August 28, 1867, d. March 22, 1917

Mother

Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee² b. July, 1882, d. August 7, 1956

Gordon Wellington Norman Sr. was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ He was born on February 11, 1902 at Alabama.^1,2 He married Pluma Mae Head circa 1925.^4,1 Gordon Wellington Norman Sr. died on June 12, 1962 at Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 60.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 169, District 102, Radford, Virginia

1930

Convict Camp, District 7, Militia District 1098, Pickens Co., Georgia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Public road laborer⁶

Family

Pluma Mae Head b. May 12, 1908, d. July 5, 1991

Marriage*

Gordon Wellington Norman Sr. married Pluma Mae Head circa 1925.^4,1

Children

Noreen Norman⁷
Gordon Wellington Norman Jr.⁴

Citations

[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3309] Eastlawn Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242

Pluma Mae Head^1,2,3

F, b. May 12, 1908, d. July 5, 1991

Her Social Security Number was 276-14-5856.⁴
Pluma Mae Head was born on May 12, 1908 at Alabama.^2,3,4 As of circa 1925,her married name was Norman.² She married Gordon Wellington Norman Sr., son of John Jackson Norman and Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee, circa 1925.^2,1 Pluma Mae Head died on July 5, 1991 at Westerville, Delaware Co., Ohio, at age 83.^3,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 126, District 3, Ellijay, Gilmer Co., Georgia

Family

Gordon Wellington Norman Sr. b. February 11, 1902, d. June 12, 1962

Marriage*

Pluma Mae Head married Gordon Wellington Norman Sr., son of John Jackson Norman and Erva Lillie Emmazetta McGhee, circa 1925.^2,1

Children

Noreen Norman⁵
Gordon Wellington Norman Jr.²

Citations

[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4169] Raley (Railey) Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60979108/person/46066573242