James Willis "Jim" Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
     James Willis "Jim" Smith was buried at Polly Smith Cemetery, 0.5 miles to Rt. 788 & Rt. 857, 0.1 miles off Rt. 788, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 He was born on August 9, 1863 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Sarah Jane Terry, daughter of Peter Terry and Mahala Jane Radford, on September 5, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 James Willis "Jim" Smith died on September 28, 1951 at age 88.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 266, District 30, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 296, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer2
1940Farmer9

Family

Sarah Jane Terry b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
Marriage*James Willis "Jim" Smith married Sarah Jane Terry, daughter of Peter Terry and Mahala Jane Radford, on September 5, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ocie Smith Sloan Richards obituary in the May 4, 2012 edition.
  5. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Artis Smith obituary in the Aug 11, 1994 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Denver Donald Smith obituary.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter obituary in the Jul 7, 2016 edition.

Viola Gertrude Smith1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1924, d. July 6, 2016
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith4,5,6,2,3,7,8 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry4,5,6,2,3,7,8 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Viola Gertrude Smith was buried at Republican Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.9,3 She was born on July 3, 1924 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,10,9 As of December 23, 1941,her married name was Sigmon.1 She married Grady Wilson Sigmon on December 23, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,10,11,3 As of May 15, 1981,her married name was Poindexter.2 Viola Gertrude Smith married James Paul Poindexter on May 15, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 Viola Gertrude Smith died on July 6, 2016 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 92.9,3 She Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter, 92, of Rocky Mount, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Grady Sigmon; and her second husband, James Poindexter; her parents, Jim and Sarah Smith; her stepson-in-law, Paul Smith; and stepgrandson, Scott Smith; and 12 brothers and sisters. Surviving are her three children, CL Sigmon, Cecil (Sandy) Sigmon, Mike (Patty) Sigmon; stepdaughter, Nancy Smith; and stepson, Jimmy (JoAnn) Poindexter; four grandchildren, Dreama Barbour, Kim (Lonnie) Janney, Tracy (Brad) Holley, Justin (Rita) Sigmon; two stepgrandchildren, Kristi (Jack) Norton and Kelli (Shawn) Shively; eight great-grandchildren, Megan, Logan, Kolton, Cameron, Tyler, Taylor, Brooklynn and Brystal; five stepgreat-grandchildren, Summer, Jackson, Payton, Camden and Kailee; along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016, conducted at the Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Sasser officiating. Interment will follow at Republican Cemetery. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel and other times at her house 200 Old Fort Road, Rocky Mount, Va. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on July 7, 2016.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 296, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Grady Wilson Sigmon b. October 17, 1915, d. December 20, 1972
Marriage*Viola Gertrude Smith married Grady Wilson Sigmon on December 23, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,10,11,3 
Children
  • C. L. Sigmon3
  • James Cecil Sigmon2,3
  • Ralph Michael Sigmon2,3

Family 2

James Paul Poindexter b. April 2, 1918, d. March 8, 1988
Marriage*Viola Gertrude Smith married James Paul Poindexter on May 15, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter obituary in the Jul 7, 2016 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Artis Smith obituary in the Aug 11, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Denver Donald Smith obituary.
  9. [S6272] Republican Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Grady Wilson Sigmon1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1915, d. December 20, 1972
     Grady Wilson Sigmon was buried at Republican Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on October 17, 1915 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Viola Gertrude Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on December 23, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Grady Wilson Sigmon died on December 20, 1972 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 57.2,3

Family

Viola Gertrude Smith b. July 3, 1924, d. July 6, 2016
Marriage*He married Viola Gertrude Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on December 23, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • C. L. Sigmon4
  • James Cecil Sigmon5,4
  • Ralph Michael Sigmon5,4

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter obituary in the Jul 7, 2016 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Dewey Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. August 17, 1901, d. August 16, 1974
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,2,5,6,3 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,2,5,6,3 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1713.7 Leonard Dewey Smith was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 17, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 19, 1899.1,8,7,3 He married Nellie Blanche Peters circa 1921.9,3,4 Leonard Dewey Smith died on August 16, 1974 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 72.7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 175, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 305, District 34-6, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farmer9

Family

Nellie Blanche Peters b. June 16, 1897, d. July 15, 1981
Marriage*Leonard Dewey Smith married Nellie Blanche Peters circa 1921.9,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Norvell Percy Smith obituary in the Nov 13, 1995 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Glenver O. Smith obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.
  12. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the J.W. Archie Smith obituary in the Jan 5, 2004 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lollie May/Mae Smith1,2,3

F, b. December 30, 1898, d. November 4, 1976
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,4,5,6,2 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,4,5,6,2 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Lollie May/Mae Smith was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-6394.8 She was born on December 30, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1897.1,9,8,7,2 As of circa 1918,her married name was Jones.9,10 She married Amos Harrison Jones circa 1918.9,10,2 Lollie May/Mae Smith died on November 4, 1976 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.9,7,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 266, District 30, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 86, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 41, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 288, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia12

Family

Amos Harrison Jones b. January 27, 1896, d. May 15, 1976
Marriage*Lollie May/Mae Smith married Amos Harrison Jones circa 1918.9,10,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dempsey M. Jones, Sr. obituary in the Nov 25, 1999 edition.
  14. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Marvie Jones Walker obituary in the Nov 18, 2006 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bessie Nannie Smith1

F, b. November 15, 1906, d. January 22, 1982
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,2,3,4,5 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,2,3,4,5 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Bessie Nannie Smith was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 15, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,5 As of circa 1920,her married name was Peters.6,7 She married James McKinley "Jim" Peters circa 1920.6,7,8,5 Bessie Nannie Smith died on January 22, 1982 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 265, District 5, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 187, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

James McKinley "Jim" Peters b. January 17, 1899, d. January 21, 1963
Marriage*Bessie Nannie Smith married James McKinley "Jim" Peters circa 1920.6,7,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Lee Peters obituary in the Feb 8, 1997 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Peters Dillon obituary in the Jul 20, 1990 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tinie Peters Turner obituary in the Dec 14, 2007 edition.
  13. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Donald Peters obituary in the Jan 13, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Peters Brown obituary in the May 18, 2016 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noreta S. Hodges obituary in the Jun 17, 2006 edition.

Lessie Fannie Smith1

F, b. November 15, 1906, d. September, 1969
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,2,3,4 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,2,3,4 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-7822.5 Lessie Fannie Smith was born on November 15, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Peters.6,7 She married Thurman George Peters circa 1921.6,7,8 Lessie Fannie Smith died in September, 1969 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 529, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 17, District 81-5, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Thurman George Peters b. August 19, 1902, d. December 21, 1990
Marriage*Lessie Fannie Smith married Thurman George Peters circa 1921.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge Wayne Peters obituary in the Nov 4, 2005 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Peters McKee obituary in the Jan 5, 2015 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Artis Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 15, 1911, d. August 10, 1994
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith6,7,8,3,5,9 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry6,7,8,3,5,9 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     James Artis Smith was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc US Army WWII."2,3 He was born on February 15, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,10,3,4 He married Lena Mae Holt, daughter of James Spratley Holt and Laura Etta Catherine Booth, on August 11, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,5 James Artis Smith died on August 10, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.2,3 He SMITH, James Artis, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, August 10, 1994 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. He was born the 15th of February 1911, the son of the late James W. and Sarah T. Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served overseas. He is survived by his wife, Lena Smith, of the home; one stepdaughter and her husband, Laura and Glenn Weaver, Boones Mill; two sisters, Ocie Richard and Viola Poindexter, both of Rocky Mount; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Donald and Alvie Smith, Bassett, and Raymond Smith, Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Brian Weaver and his wife, Sharon, Scott Weaver and Jeremy Weaver, all of Boones Mill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 12, 1994 at 2 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. A. Dave Snead and Gary Milstead officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Church Cemetery, Ferrum. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 11, 1994, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount is in charge of arrangements. on August 11, 1994.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 296, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farm laborer9

Family

Lena Mae Holt b. May 16, 1915, d. June 19, 2009
Marriage*James Artis Smith married Lena Mae Holt, daughter of James Spratley Holt and Laura Etta Catherine Booth, on August 11, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,5 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Artis Smith obituary in the Aug 11, 1994 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Holt Smith obituary in the Jun 20, 2009 edition.

Ocie Clara Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. August 12, 1909, d. May 2, 2012
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,2,5,6,3,4,7,8 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,2,5,6,3,4,7,8 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 227-14-1737.9 Ocie Clara Smith was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 12, 1909 at Dry Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,9,3 As of January 23, 1943,her married name was Sloan.4 She married Dalton Dennis Sloan on January 23, 1943 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 As of September 11, 1954,her married name was Richards.4 Ocie Clara Smith married John Arthur Richards, son of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, on September 11, 1954 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 Ocie Clara Smith died on May 2, 2012 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 102.10,11,9 She Ocie Smith Sloan Richards, 102, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2012, with her loving family by her side. She was born in a log house, built by her father, near the Dry Hill community of Franklin County on August 12, 1909. Ocie was preceded in death by her parents, James Willis Smith and Sarah Terry Smith; husband, Dalton Dennis Sloan; her eldest son, Kenneth Dalton Sloan; and many siblings, Lollie Jones, Leonard Smith, Edna Scott, Lessie Peters, Bessie Peters, Artis Smith, Raymond Smith, Donald Smith, Leo Smith Sigmon and a set of twins that died shortly after birth. She is survived by a sister, Viola S. Sigmon Poindexter; and two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Lee Sloan (Joyce), and Cleo Ray Sloan (Regina) and a special daughter-in-law, Phyllis Ann Grodensky; ten grandchildren, Kenneth Dalton Sloan Jr., Kimberly Sloan Snider, Shelley Sloan Mounce, Dennis Lee Sloan Jr., Cleo Ray Sloan Jr., Susanne Sloan, Melissa Stanley Frith, Tina Holt, Brandi Keatts, Jason Grodensky and eleven great-grandchildren. Ocie retired from Bassett Superior Lines Furniture Company at the age of 67. In her younger years she was a homemaker and enjoyed farming, gardening and babysitting. She was a very hard worker who loved her family, especially the joys of her life, her grandchildren, and she was most often referred to as "Granny Crack" by all of them. She was well known for cracking jokes and making people laugh and she always attributed her long life to the "love of drinking milk" every day. Ocie resided at Fork Mountain Rest Home (FMRH) the last four years of her life. A special thank you to Carilion Clinic Hospice nursing staff and physicians, and FMRH staff. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Mr. Scotty Mounce officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. on May 4, 2012.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 529, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Thurman Peters12
1940Dwelling 296, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Maid7

Family 1

Dalton Dennis Sloan b. July 24, 1904, d. December 25, 1950
Marriage*Ocie Clara Smith married Dalton Dennis Sloan on January 23, 1943 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Family 2

John Arthur Richards b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
Marriage*Ocie Clara Smith married John Arthur Richards, son of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, on September 11, 1954 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ocie Smith Sloan Richards obituary in the May 4, 2012 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Artis Smith obituary in the Aug 11, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Denver Donald Smith obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Ocie Smith Sloan Richards obituary.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Cleo Stone obituary in the Nov 21, 2021 edition.

Raymond Leslie Smith1,2

M, b. August 19, 1914, d. August 1, 1998
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,3,4,2,5,6 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,3,4,2,5,6 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0162.7 Raymond Leslie Smith was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 19, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,8,7,2 He died on August 1, 1998 at Virginia at age 83.7,2 He SMITH, Raymond Leslie, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, August 1, 1998. Born August 19, 1914 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late James Willis and Sarah Jane Terry Smith. Preceded in death by five sisters, Lollie Jones, Edna Scott, Lessie Peters, Bessie Peters and Leo Sigmon; two brothers, Leonard Smith and Artis Smith. Surviving are two sisters, Viola Poindexter and Ocie Richards, both of Rocky Mount; one brother, Donald Smith of Bassett; one sister-in-law, Lena Smith of Rocky Mount; special nephew, Laymon Sigmon of Ferrum; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. DeRoy Campbell and the Rev. A. Dave Snead officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on August 3, 1998.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 296, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Artis Smith obituary in the Aug 11, 1994 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos

Denver Donald Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 16, 1917, d. May 29, 2001
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith8,9,10,11,12,4,13,6 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry8,9,10,11,12,4,13,6 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Denver Donald Smith was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.2,14,15 His Social Security Number was 229-12-3372.16 He Denver Donald Smith, 84, of 2423 Bassett Heights, Bassett, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born March 16, 1917 in Franklin County, son of the late Sarah Jane Terry Smith and the late James Willis Smith. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later worked for Bassett Superior Lines for 47 years before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bassett. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Lavie T. Smith, a resident of the Blue Ridge Rehab Center; one son, Tommy Smith of Harrells, N.C; three daughters, Janice Eanes of Charlotte, N.C., Judy Blessing of Hanover, Md., and Kathy Wong of Sylva, N.C; two sisters, Ocie Richards and Viola Poindexter, both of Rocky Mount; and four grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with full military honors.2 He was born on March 16, 1917 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.16,2,14,4,5,15,6,17 He married Lavie Esther Thompson on December 6, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.11,3,13 Denver Donald Smith died on May 29, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.16,2,14,15,7,17

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 296, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farm laborer12

Family

Lavie Esther Thompson b. April 18, 1921, d. March 6, 2008
Marriage*Denver Donald Smith married Lavie Esther Thompson on December 6, 1941 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.11,3,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Denver Donald Smith obituary in the May 31, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Denver Donald Smith obituary.
  3. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Lavie Esther Thompson Smith obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Artis Smith obituary in the Aug 11, 1994 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  15. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  18. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Janice Smith Eanes obituary in the Jan 22, 2004 edition.

Leo Ray Smith1

F, b. March 21, 1920, d. February 15, 1983
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith1,2,3,4 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry1,2,3,4 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Leo Ray Smith was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-84-6555.7 She was born on March 21, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5,7,6 As of April 11, 1936,her married name was Sigmon.4 She married Posie Mitchell Sigmon on April 11, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4 Leo Ray Smith died on February 15, 1983 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 180, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Posie Mitchell Sigmon b. January 27, 1915, d. February 4, 1978
Marriage*Leo Ray Smith married Posie Mitchell Sigmon on April 11, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4 
Children
  • Layman Cleo Sigmon8
  • Juanita Vivian Sigmon4
  • Wanda Jeanette Sigmon4

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  6. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Edna Smith1,2,3

F, b. January 2, 1904, d. January 12, 1981
FatherJames Willis "Jim" Smith4,5,6,7,3 b. August 9, 1863, d. September 28, 1951
MotherSarah Jane Terry4,5,6,7,3 b. August 4, 1879, d. June 28, 1963
     Eliza Edna Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5775.9 She was born on January 2, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,10,9,3 As of April 6, 1921,her married name was Scott.2 She married Van Cleveland Scott on April 6, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,1,2,3 Eliza Edna Smith died on January 12, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.9,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 41, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 71, District 56, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 528, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 98, District 81-6, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Van Cleveland Scott b. September 3, 1897, d. September 12, 1979
Marriage*Eliza Edna Smith married Van Cleveland Scott on April 6, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Dalton Scott obituary in the Apr 8, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1973] Otis C. Scott, "Otis C. Scott," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 22, 2010.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Leslie Smith obituary in the Aug 3, 1998 edition.
  8. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1428] Casper Lester Sigmon II, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:1918542&surname=Jones%2C+Amos
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lottie Charlotte Cochran1

F, b. October 1, 1892, d. April, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-2912.2 Lottie Charlotte Cochran was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on October 1, 1892 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,2 She married Gus French Terry, son of Ballard Preston Terry and Susan Victoria Gunter, on July 5, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 As of July 5, 1917,her married name was Terry.4 Lottie Charlotte Cochran married Gus French Terry, son of Ballard Preston Terry and Susan Victoria Gunter, on July 5, 1917 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 Lottie Charlotte Cochran died in April, 1985 at West Virginia at age 92.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 309, District 168, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 654, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Gus French Terry b. October 30, 1889, d. October 16, 1966
Marriage*Lottie Charlotte Cochran married Gus French Terry, son of Ballard Preston Terry and Susan Victoria Gunter, on July 5, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Marriage Lottie Charlotte Cochran married Gus French Terry, son of Ballard Preston Terry and Susan Victoria Gunter, on July 5, 1917 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Cochran marriage record.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ernest Terry obituary.
  8. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Jesse Franklin Terry obituary.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gus French Terry obituary in the Oct 17, 1966 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Pike marriage record.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clayton Arnold Terry, Sr. obituary in the May 13, 1990 edition.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Shumate marriage record.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jesse Franklin Terry1,2

M, b. May 6, 1922, d. January 6, 2020
FatherGus French Terry3,1,2,4,5 b. October 30, 1889, d. October 16, 1966
MotherLottie Charlotte Cochran3,1,2,4,5 b. October 1, 1892, d. April, 1985
     Jesse Franklin Terry Jesse Franklin Terry was born May 6, 1922 at Midway, WV and passed away on January 6, 2020 in Beckley, WV. He was the son of the late Gus and Lottie Terry and was a life long resident of Midway. Jesse was a retired employee at Affinity, Eastern Associated Coal as a tipple operator. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene Pike Terry; daughter Helen; 2 brothers Clayton and Ernest; son-in-law Earl Richards; 2 brothers-in-law Ray Taylor and Rush Reed. Jesse is survived by his daughter Margie Richards of Crab Orchard; grandson Robert Richards and his wife Evonne of Grandview; great-granddaughter Nicole Blankenship and her husband Nick of Midway; 4 great-great-grandsons Kaiden, Waylon, Brentley, and Maddox of Midway; sisters Laura Reed of Columbia, SC and Elva Taylor of Midway; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly. Jesse was a veteran of WWII where he saw action in Naples. He was a member of the 36th Infantry Division where he and the rest of the Division took a walking tour of Europe ending up in Germany. He returned home on December 19, 1945 during a major snow storm. He was also one of the oldest members of the Midway Church of God. He loved to spend his time hunting and most importantly fishing with his wife. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 11 am - 1 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 pm with a burial at Canaday Cemetery in Crab Orchard.4 He was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,4 He was born on May 6, 1922 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He married Irene Cynthia Pike on January 14, 1942 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 Jesse Franklin Terry died on January 6, 2020 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 654, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Irene Cynthia Pike b. July 18, 1922, d. March 14, 2006
Marriage*Jesse Franklin Terry married Irene Cynthia Pike on January 14, 1942 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 
Children
  • Margie Charlotte Terry7,8,4
  • Helen Terry7 b. September 16, 1946, d. September 19, 1946

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gus French Terry obituary in the Oct 17, 1966 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Pike marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Jesse Franklin Terry obituary.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clayton Arnold Terry, Sr. obituary in the May 13, 1990 edition.
  6. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Irene Cynthia Pike Terry obituary in the Mar 17, 2006 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Terry marriage record.

Clayton Arnold Terry Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. July 17, 1926, d. May 11, 1990
FatherGus French Terry1,3,9,10,5,7,8 b. October 30, 1889, d. October 16, 1966
MotherLottie Charlotte Cochran1,3,9,10,5,7,8 b. October 1, 1892, d. April, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 236-32-4872.2 Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 He and Pauline Marie Richards were divorced.3 Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. was born on July 17, 1926 at Affinity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Pauline Marie Richards on May 23, 1948 at Meigs Co., Ohio.8,11 Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. married Elizabeth Gay Price on August 9, 1968 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. died on May 11, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.2,4,5 He Clayton Arnold Terry Sr., 63, of Midway, died Friday, May ll, at ll a.m. at a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born July 17, 1926, at Affinity, he was the son of the late Gus F. and Lottie Cochran Terry. Mr. Terry was a retired miner, a member of the UMWA, and a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Survivors include a son, Clayton Terry Jr. of Beckley; three daughters, Mrs Bob (Judy) Clay of Charleston, SC., Sharon Greenhalgh of Newport News, Va., and Mrs. Robert (Karen) Coalson of Beckley; a brother, Jessie Terry of Midway; two sisters, Mrs. Rush (Laura) Reed of Westland, Mich. and Mrs. Ray (Elva) Taylor of Midway, and three grandchildren. Services will be Monday at ll a.m. at the Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Sophia with Dr. G. Elmo Renegar officiating. Burial will be at the Canaday Cemetery in Glen View. on May 13, 1990.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 654, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Pauline Marie Richards b. January 30, 1933, d. August 11, 2011
Divorce*Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. and Pauline Marie Richards were divorced.3 
Marriage* Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. married Pauline Marie Richards on May 23, 1948 at Meigs Co., Ohio.8,11 
Children
  • Clayton Arnold Terry Jr.5,11
  • Judy Terry5
  • Karen Terry5
  • Sharon Marie Terry5,12

Family 2

Elizabeth Gay Price
Marriage*Clayton Arnold Terry Sr. married Elizabeth Gay Price on August 9, 1968 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Shumate marriage record.
  4. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clayton Arnold Terry, Sr. obituary in the May 13, 1990 edition.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gus French Terry obituary in the Oct 17, 1966 edition.
  10. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Jesse Franklin Terry obituary.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Pauline Marie Terry Spence obituary in the Aug 13, 2011 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman1,2,3,4

M, b. May 7, 1874, d. July 3, 1930
     Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on May 7, 1874 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 7, 1873 and his death certificate has a date of May 7, 1873.2,5,6,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, daughter of Ballard Preston Terry and Susan Victoria Gunter, on February 21, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,8,9 Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman died on July 3, 1930 at Affinity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 56; Died of a crushed skull in a mining accident.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 629, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 607, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 119, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1910Sawmill laborer10
1920Coal mine laborer11
1930Coal mine loader3

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry b. November 3, 1884, d. May 13, 1963
Marriage*Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, daughter of Ballard Preston Terry and Susan Victoria Gunter, on February 21, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  5. [S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Benjamin D. Pittman death certificate.
  7. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Robert Pittman death certificate.
  9. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Mae Pittman Acord obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.
  13. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Louella Hill obituary in the Oct 14, 2013 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vaught-Pittman marriage record.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Timothy Thomas Pittman1,2,3

M, b. October 12, 1901, d. January, 1978
FatherBenjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman1,2,4,5 b. May 7, 1874, d. July 3, 1930
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry1,2,5 b. November 3, 1884, d. May 13, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2232.6 Timothy Thomas Pittman was born on October 12, 1901 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,3 He married Polly Jane McKinney circa 1928.7 Timothy Thomas Pittman and Polly Jane McKinney were divorced before 1935 at West Virginia.8 Timothy Thomas Pittman married Mildred Pearl Acord on April 29, 1935 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 Timothy Thomas Pittman and Mildred Pearl Acord were divorced in June, 1957 at Brevard Co., Florida.10 Timothy Thomas Pittman died in January, 1978 at West Virginia at age 76.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 629, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 607, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 10, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer4
1930Coal mine loader7

Family 1

Polly Jane McKinney b. August 4, 1907, d. May 12, 1990
Marriage*Timothy Thomas Pittman married Polly Jane McKinney circa 1928.7 
Divorce* Timothy Thomas Pittman and Polly Jane McKinney were divorced before 1935 at West Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Mildred Pearl Acord b. November 14, 1918, d. April 4, 1997
Marriage*Timothy Thomas Pittman married Mildred Pearl Acord on April 29, 1935 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 
Divorce* Timothy Thomas Pittman and Mildred Pearl Acord were divorced in June, 1957 at Brevard Co., Florida.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Mae Pittman Acord obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pittman-Acord marriage record.
  10. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  11. [S6204] Salyer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online http://www.salyerfh.com/, From the Alice Frances Hudson obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Robert "Willie" Pittman1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1905, d. October 2, 1926
FatherBenjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman1,2,5,3,6 b. May 7, 1874, d. July 3, 1930
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry1,2,3,6 b. November 3, 1884, d. May 13, 1963
     William Robert "Willie" Pittman was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on May 24, 1905 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He died on October 2, 1926 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 21.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 629, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 607, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Robert Pittman death certificate.
  4. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Mae Pittman Acord obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.

Victoria Jane Pittman1,2,3,4

F, b. July 6, 1903, d. August 2, 2005
FatherBenjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman1,2,5,6 b. May 7, 1874, d. July 3, 1930
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry1,2,6 b. November 3, 1884, d. May 13, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 233-50-1502.7 Victoria Jane Pittman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She and James Daniel Polk were divorced.8 Victoria Jane Pittman was born on July 6, 1903 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,4,9 As of November 24, 1920,her married name was Polk.4 She married James Daniel Polk on November 24, 1920 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of October 19, 1944,her married name was Hughes.9 Victoria Jane Pittman married Robert Thomas Hughes on October 19, 1944 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,9 Victoria Jane Pittman died on August 2, 2005 at West Virginia at age 102.7,3 She Victoria Jane Hughes, 102, of Beckley died Aug. 2, 2005. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 6, 2005.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 629, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 607, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 174, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 92, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as a widow, even though her husband was very much alive11

Family 1

James Daniel Polk b. March 25, 1900, d. February 19, 1970
Divorce*Victoria Jane Pittman and James Daniel Polk were divorced.8 
Marriage* Victoria Jane Pittman married James Daniel Polk on November 24, 1920 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Robert Thomas Hughes b. May 5, 1889, d. January, 1981
Marriage*Victoria Jane Pittman married Robert Thomas Hughes on October 19, 1944 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,9 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Victoria Jane Hughes obituary in the Aug 6, 2005 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pittman-Polk marriage record.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Mae Pittman Acord obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Daniel Polk obituary in the Feb 19, 1970 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hughes-Polk marriage record.
  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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lavelle Bowling obituary in the Apr 27, 2007 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Polk-Johnson marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Polk-Druery marriage record.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowling-Polk marriage record.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S1831] Denver Post, The, From the Willard B. Polk obituary in the Jun 26, 2014 edition.

Cassie Murial Pittman1,2,3,4

F, b. January 1, 1910, d. September 18, 1997
FatherBenjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman1,2,5,6,7 b. May 7, 1874, d. July 3, 1930
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry1,2,5,6,7 b. November 3, 1884, d. May 13, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 232-76-7552.8 Cassie Murial Pittman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9 She was born on January 1, 1910 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 As of November 15, 1933,her married name was Pruett.3 She married Roy Gray Pruett on November 15, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,10 Cassie Murial Pittman died on September 18, 1997 at Branford, Suwannee Co., Florida, at age 87.8,9,4 She BRANFORD, Fla. - Cassie P. Pruett, 87, of Branford, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Sept. 18, 1997, at the home of her son, Paul of Branford, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's United Methodist Church, Beckley. Also surviving: sons, Harold of Princeton, W.Va., Bill of Winter Haven, John of Dunnellon, Bob of Huntington, W.Va; sisters, Dollie Graybeal of Midway, W.Va., Victoria Hughes of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Louella Hill of Norfolk, Va., Beulah Acord of Melbourne; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Burke officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church.
on September 19, 1997.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 629, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 607, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 119, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 365, District 41-16, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

Roy Gray Pruett b. November 8, 1904, d. January 10, 1972
Marriage*Cassie Murial Pittman married Roy Gray Pruett on November 15, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pruett-Pittman marriage record.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Mae Pittman Acord obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Cassie P. Pruett obituary in the Sep 19, 1997 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Ray Pruett obituary in the Jan 11, 1972 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pruett-Callahan marriage record.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dollie Myrtle Pittman1,2

F, b. 1914, d. April 12, 2014
FatherBenjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman1,3,4,5,6 b. May 7, 1874, d. July 3, 1930
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry1,4,3,5,6 b. November 3, 1884, d. May 13, 1963
     Dollie Myrtle Pittman Dollie Graybeal, 101, of Midway, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. Graveside rites and burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, with the Rev. Orville Setliff officiating. There will be no visitation.7 She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 She was born in 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8 As of January 27, 1934,her married name was Graybeal.2 She married Tivis Henry Graybeal on January 27, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Dollie Myrtle Pittman died on April 12, 2014 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 607, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 119, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 147, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Tivis Henry Graybeal b. May 22, 1904, d. February 17, 1994
Marriage*Dollie Myrtle Pittman married Tivis Henry Graybeal on January 27, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graybeal-Pittman marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Mae Pittman Acord obituary in the Sep 22, 2007 edition.
  6. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Louella Hill obituary in the Oct 14, 2013 edition.
  7. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Dollie Graybeal obituary.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Tivis Arnold Graybeal obituary in the Apr 15, 2015 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graybeal-Hartsog marriage record.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Daniel Keith Pettry obituary in the Jun 22, 2006 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pettry-Graybeal marriage record.

James Daniel Polk1,2

M, b. March 25, 1900, d. February 19, 1970
     James Daniel Polk and Victoria Jane Pittman were divorced.2 James Daniel Polk was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 25, 1900 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3,2 He married Victoria Jane Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on November 24, 1920 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4 James Daniel Polk died on February 19, 1970 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.3,2 He Funeral arrangements are pending completion at the Fred X. Williams Funeral Home in Sophia for James Daniel Polk, 69, of Sophia. He died today at 3 a.m. in a local hospital after a long illness. Born March 25, 1900 in, Sophia, be was a son of the late Joseph and Lucinda Hatcher Polk. A retired miner, he was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 4578. Survivors include two sons, James C., Sophia and Willard, Arbada, Colo; a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Lavella) Bowling, Route 2, Beckley; two brothers, William H. and Quincy Polk, both, of Sophia; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Jones and Mrs. Vina Sears, both, of Sophia; a halfsister, Mrs. Lula Williams, Radford, Va; a stepsister, Mrs. Ruby Covey, Mabscott; a stepbrother, Ollie Sowers, Radford, Va; his stepmother, Mrs. Stella Davis Mabscott; 16 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. on February 19, 1970.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 174, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Coal miner6

Family

Victoria Jane Pittman b. July 6, 1903, d. August 2, 2005
Divorce*James Daniel Polk and Victoria Jane Pittman were divorced.2 
Marriage* James Daniel Polk married Victoria Jane Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on November 24, 1920 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lavelle Bowling obituary in the Apr 27, 2007 edition.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Daniel Polk obituary in the Feb 19, 1970 edition.
  3. [S2249] Hot Coal Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=deweese&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=60225631&CRid=1962583&df=all&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pittman-Polk marriage record.
  5. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Polk-Druery marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Polk-Johnson marriage record.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S1831] Denver Post, The, From the Willard B. Polk obituary in the Jun 26, 2014 edition.

James Chester Polk1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 30, 1924, d. December 20, 1999
FatherJames Daniel Polk1,2,4,6,7,8 b. March 25, 1900, d. February 19, 1970
MotherVictoria Jane Pittman1,2,6,4,9,10,8 b. July 6, 1903, d. August 2, 2005
     James Chester Polk was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-28-5654.11 He was born on June 30, 1924 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6,11,5,9 He married Margaret Ann Johnson on October 18, 1946 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 James Chester Polk married Mary Frances Holston on March 25, 1950 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4 James Chester Polk died on December 20, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,11 He SOPHIA - James Chester Polk, 75, of Sophia died Dec. 20, 1999, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired miner and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Sophia First Baptist Church, UMW and DAV. Surviving: wife, Mary Holston Polk; sons, John Druery of Baltimore, Richard Druery of Eugene, Ore., Dennis Polk of Beckley, Phillip and Danny Polk, both of Sophia, James Polk of Albuquerque, N.M., Wayne Polk of Oak Hill; daughters, Cathy Whitt of Coal City, Wanda Wood of Liburn, Ga., Melissa Bailey of Conyers, Ga; brother, Willard of Arvada, Colo; sister, Lavalle Bowling of Beckley; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with the Rev. Jim Mundy officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on December 23, 1999.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 174, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 92, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family 1
Children
  • Dennis Polk3
  • Phillip Polk3
  • Danny Polk3
  • James Polk3
  • Wayne Polk3

Family 2

Margaret Ann Johnson b. April 28, 1928, d. June 27, 1967
Marriage*James Chester Polk married Margaret Ann Johnson on October 18, 1946 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 

Family 3

Mary Frances Holston b. February 17, 1926, d. October 6, 2010
Marriage*James Chester Polk married Mary Frances Holston on March 25, 1950 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Kathy Lynn Polk12

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lavelle Bowling obituary in the Apr 27, 2007 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Chester Polk obituary in the Dec 23, 1999 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Polk-Druery marriage record.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Polk-Johnson marriage record.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Daniel Polk obituary in the Feb 19, 1970 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willard Boyd "Bill" Polk1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 17, 1927, d. June 22, 2014
FatherJames Daniel Polk1,2,8,9,7 b. March 25, 1900, d. February 19, 1970
MotherVictoria Jane Pittman1,2,3,9,7 b. July 6, 1903, d. August 2, 2005
     Willard Boyd "Bill" Polk was buried at Arvada Cemetery, 5581 Independence Street, Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colorado.6,7 He was born on December 17, 1927 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,7 He married Elizabeth C. "Lonnie" Jones circa 1952.7,10 Willard Boyd "Bill" Polk died on June 22, 2014 at Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., Colorado, at age 86.7 He Willard B. Polk, 12/17/1927 06/22/2014. Willard (Bill) Polk passed away June 22nd in Wheat Ridge, CO. Bill was born in Sophia, West Virginia, to James and Victoria Polk, in 1927 where he lived until he joined the Navy during WW II. Bill later joined the Army where he met his future wife, Elizabeth. After serving in Korea, Bill and Elizabeth married and settled in Fort Lupton, CO. Bill and Elizabeth relocated to Arvada where they lived for 52 years. Bill retired from Coors after 30 years. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; daughter Charlene; sons Dennis (Pam) and Michael. He is also survived by three grandsons, Patrick (Kelsey), Ryan (Joleen), Chris (Stephanie), and 3-month old great grandson Fischer. Graveside services to be held on Thursday, June 26th, 2014, 2:00 PM, at the Arvada Cemetery. on June 26, 2014.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 174, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 92, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Elizabeth C. "Lonnie" Jones b. 1928, d. September 16, 2016
Marriage*Willard Boyd "Bill" Polk married Elizabeth C. "Lonnie" Jones circa 1952.7,10 
Children
  • Charlene Polk7,10
  • Dennis Polk7,10
  • Michael Polk7,10

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lavelle Bowling obituary in the Apr 27, 2007 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S8725] Arvada Cemetery, Jefferson Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1831] Denver Post, The, From the Willard B. Polk obituary in the Jun 26, 2014 edition.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Daniel Polk obituary in the Feb 19, 1970 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1831] Denver Post, The, From the Elizabeth Polk obituary in the Sep 26, 2016 edition.

Maudie Lavelle Polk1,2,3

F, b. May 27, 1926, d. April 25, 2007
FatherJames Daniel Polk1,4,3,5,6 b. March 25, 1900, d. February 19, 1970
MotherVictoria Jane Pittman1,2,4,3,7,6 b. July 6, 1903, d. August 2, 2005
     Maudie Lavelle Polk was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-36-0506.3 She was born on May 27, 1926 at Big Stick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4,3 As of August 25, 1945,her married name was Bowling.2 She married Glen Bee Bowling on August 25, 1945 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 Maudie Lavelle Polk died on April 25, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.4,3 She Lavelle Bowling of Circle View Drive, Beckley, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. She was 80 years of age. Born May 27, 1926, in Sophia, she was the daughter of the late James Daniel Polk and Victoria Pittman Polk Hughes. Mrs. Bowling was a life-long resident of Raleigh County and had lived on Circle View Drive since 1954. She was a member of Mattsville Community Church. She was known to be a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put others before herself. She was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Polk. Survivors include her husband of over 61 years, Glen; her children, Kenneth J. Bowling and wife, Patricia, of Stanaford, Helen Wheeler of Hayesville, N.C., and Janet Bowling of Beckley; five grandchildren, Ruth Vernon of Mount Airy, N.C., Randall Wheeler Jr. and wife, Rita, of King, N.C., Freddie Lee Bowling and wife, Fran, of Beckley, Brandon Wheeler of Honaker, Va., and Crystal Frazier of Mount Airy; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Simmons, Chasity, Amber and Kaitlyn Bowling and Aiden Wheeler; and a brother, Willard Polk and wife, Lonnie, of Arvada, Colo. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley, with the Rev. Frank Lyons and the Rev. Gary Hosey officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on April 27, 2007.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 174, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 92, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Glen Bee Bowling b. February 9, 1925
Marriage*Maudie Lavelle Polk married Glen Bee Bowling on August 25, 1945 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 
Children
  • Kenneth J. Bowling4
  • Helen Bowling4
  • Janet Bowling4

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowling-Polk marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lavelle Bowling obituary in the Apr 27, 2007 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Daniel Polk obituary in the Feb 19, 1970 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Thomas Hughes1,2,3,4

M, b. May 5, 1889, d. January, 1981
     Robert Thomas Hughes was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-10-2241.5 He was born on May 5, 1889 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,4 He married Victoria Jane Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on October 19, 1944 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 Robert Thomas Hughes died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 91.5

Family

Victoria Jane Pittman b. July 6, 1903, d. August 2, 2005
Marriage*He married Victoria Jane Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on October 19, 1944 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hughes-Polk marriage record.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.