Adam C. McGhee1

M, b. circa February, 1890
FatherWilliam Thomas McGhee1 b. June, 1834
MotherElizabeth Conner1 b. May, 1853, d. December 23, 1932
     Adam C. McGhee was born circa February, 1890 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Not enumerated with his family in the 1900 Census on June 20, 1900.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Ollie Mae Lee McGhee1,2,3

F, b. June 10, 1891, d. June 2, 1971
FatherWilliam Thomas McGhee4,5,6,7 b. June, 1834
MotherElizabeth Conner4,5,6,7 b. May, 1853, d. December 23, 1932
     Her Social Security Number was 233-14-8422.8 Ollie Mae Lee McGhee was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,10 She was born on June 10, 1891 at Radford, Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1890.1,8,9,10 As of May 30, 1906,her married name was Burton.7 She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton on May 30, 1906 at Radford, Virginia.7,9 As of December 3, 1919,her married name was Goldhammer.2 Ollie Mae Lee McGhee married Martin Goldhammer on December 3, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Ollie Mae Lee McGhee married Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton on January 29, 1924 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5,11 Ollie Mae Lee McGhee and Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton were divorced before April, 1940.12 Ollie Mae Lee McGhee died on June 2, 1971 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 79.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 534, District 90, Radford, Virginia4
1910Dwelling 252, District 101, Radford East Ward, Virginia13
1920Dwelling 276, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 7, District 7, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia15

Family 1

Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton b. November 3, 1887, d. November 11, 1944
Marriage*Ollie Mae Lee McGhee married Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton on May 30, 1906 at Radford, Virginia.7,9 
Marriage Ollie Mae Lee McGhee married Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton on January 29, 1924 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.5,11 
Divorce* Ollie Mae Lee McGhee and Charles Lee "Charlie" Burton were divorced before April, 1940.12 
Children

Family 2

Martin Goldhammer b. circa 1877
Marriage*Ollie Mae Lee McGhee married Martin Goldhammer on December 3, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S2217] Barry McGhee, "McGhee and Conner Connection," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 12, 2011.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goldhammer-McGhee marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paul Bassal Burton death certificate.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burton-McGhee marriage record.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hiawatha W. McGhee obituary in the May 19, 1961 edition.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charlie Lee Burton obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Delozier-Burton marriage record.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Cora Lee Nash1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 14, 1884, d. May 25, 1953
     Cora Lee Nash was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6 She was born on February 14, 1884 at Tip Top, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,6 As of July 19, 1910,her married name was McGhee.3,5 She married Ahab H. McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on July 19, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5,6 Cora Lee Nash died on May 25, 1953 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.3,6 She From the Oakvale Methodist Church this afternoon at 1 o'clock, funeral services will be conducted for Mrs. Cora Lee McGhee, 69, who died Monday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. O. B. Boothe at Oakvale. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Lonnie Hollingsworth and the Rev. C. D. Dooley and interment will be in the Monte Vista Cemetery. Mrs. McGhee was born at Tip Top, Va., and lived in Bluefield for 30 years. Her husband, Ahab McGhee, died in 1931. In addition to Mrs. Boothe, she is survived by the following children, M. W. McGhee, Oakvale, Mrs. Vivian Neal, Radford, David McGhee, Radford, Mrs. Dorothy Gayheart, Baltimore, Md., 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body was removed from the Johnston Funeral Home at Oakvale to the residence of Mrs. Boothe yesterday afternoon and will be placed in the church one hour before the service. on May 26, 1953.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 88, District 5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 170, District 28-14, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Ahab H. McGhee b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
Marriage*Cora Lee Nash married Ahab H. McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on July 19, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S550] Baker - McGhee Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2503628&id=I524826377
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marlin Woodrow McGhee obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Nash marriage record.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora Lee McGhee obituary in the May 26, 1953 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr.1,2,3

M, b. July 20, 1916, d. January 28, 2003
FatherAhab H. McGhee1,4,5,2,3,6,7 b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
MotherCora Lee Nash1,4,5,2,3,6 b. February 14, 1884, d. May 25, 1953
     Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 233-22-5569.8 He married Pearl Blankenship.2 Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. and Pearl Blankenship were divorced.2 Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. was born on July 20, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Loanna Mae "Pat" Lewis on January 24, 1946.1,3,2,9 Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. died on January 28, 2003 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 86.8,2,3 He Marlin Woodrow McGhee, 86, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Born in Princeton, W.Va., July 20, 1916, he was the son of Cora Lee Nash McGhee and Ahab McGhee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Pat Lewis McGhee; five sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Tressia Williams, Saltville, and Delaine Savianeso and husband Albert, Mt. Upton, N.Y; one son, Marlin W. "Skip" McGhee Jr. and wife Donna, Virginia Beach; two sisters, O'Bee Boother, Oakvale, W. Va., and Vivian Price, Rich Creek; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; special caregiver, Harold Williams; and several nieces and nephews. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. circa January 30, 2003.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 88, District 5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Pearl Blankenship
Divorce*Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. and Pearl Blankenship were divorced.2 
Marriage* Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. married Pearl Blankenship.2 
Child

Family 2

Loanna Mae "Pat" Lewis b. January 3, 1926, d. March 26, 1996
Marriage*Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. married Loanna Mae "Pat" Lewis on January 24, 1946.1,3,2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S550] Baker - McGhee Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2503628&id=I524826377
  2. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marlin Woodrow McGhee obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora Lee McGhee obituary in the May 26, 1953 edition.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Noah W. McGhee obituary in the Jul 20, 1970 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Pat Mae McGhee obituary in the Mar 28, 1996 edition.
  10. [S3810] Daily Star, The, From the DeLaine E. Savianeso obituary in the Nov 10, 2010 edition.

Loanna Mae "Pat" Lewis1,2,3,4

F, b. January 3, 1926, d. March 26, 1996
     Loanna Mae "Pat" Lewis was buried at Williams Family Cemetery, Cedar Branch Road, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.5 She was born on January 3, 1926 at Martinsville, Virginia.1 As of January 24, 1946,her married name was McGhee.1,5 She married Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr., son of Ahab H. McGhee and Cora Lee Nash, on January 24, 1946.1,2,5,3 Loanna Mae "Pat" Lewis died on March 26, 1996 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 70.1,3 She Pat Mae McGhee, 67, of the 1800 block of Karen Lane, died March 26, 1996, in her residence. She was a native of Martinsville, Va. Mrs. McGhee is survived by her husband, Marlin W. McGhee Sr; two daughters, Tressia Williams of Saltville, Va., Delaine Savianeso of Mt. Upton, N.Y; son, Marlin W. McGhee Jr. of Virginia Beach; sister, Ruth Burris of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held privately and at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. on March 28, 1996.3

Family

Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr. b. July 20, 1916, d. January 28, 2003
Marriage*She married Marlin Woodrow McGhee Sr., son of Ahab H. McGhee and Cora Lee Nash, on January 24, 1946.1,2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S550] Baker - McGhee Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2503628&id=I524826377
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marlin Woodrow McGhee obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Pat Mae McGhee obituary in the Mar 28, 1996 edition.
  4. [S3810] Daily Star, The, From the DeLaine E. Savianeso obituary in the Nov 10, 2010 edition.
  5. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.

Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.6 She was born on September 15, 1893 at Radford, Virginia.6,7 As of June 4, 1906,her married name was McGhee.4 She married Morgan Lee McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on June 4, 1906 at Radford, Virginia.4 Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills and Morgan Lee McGhee were divorced on April 10, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.8 As of September 9, 1950,her married name was Thompson.7 Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills married Roy Dudley Thompson on September 9, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.6,7 Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills died on February 3, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 91.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 252, District 101, Radford, Virginia9
1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky2
1940Dwelling 60, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia10

Family 1

Morgan Lee McGhee b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
Marriage*Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills married Morgan Lee McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on June 4, 1906 at Radford, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills and Morgan Lee McGhee were divorced on April 10, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Roy Dudley Thompson b. March 3, 1907, d. March 29, 1995
Marriage*Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills married Roy Dudley Thompson on September 9, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her husband's WWI Draft Registration card.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  15. [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.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S4303] Mechanicsville Local, From the Dorothy McGhee Walder obituary in the Nov 30, 2011 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Franklin McGhee obituary in the Apr 11, 2020 edition.

William Arthur McGhee1,2,3,4

M, b. August 1, 1907, d. January 3, 1986
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee5,1,6,7,2 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills5,1,6,7,2,8 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     William Arthur McGhee was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.4 He was born on August 1, 1907 at Radford, Virginia.9,2 He married Georgia Lee Scott on November 7, 1936 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.7 William Arthur McGhee died on January 3, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 252, District 101, Radford, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 323, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky10
1940Dwelling 224, District 44-14, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio11

Occupation

1930Shop merchant10
1940Locomotive mechanical apprentice11

Family

Georgia Lee Scott b. June 23, 1909, d. February, 1972
Marriage*William Arthur McGhee married Georgia Lee Scott on November 7, 1936 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.7 
Child
  • Betty Jean McGhee11

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2396] Woodland Cemetery, Lawrence Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=stamper&GSfn=eugene&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=44670602&CRid=44166&df=all&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  7. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  9. [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.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ollie Mae "Obee" McGhee1,2

F, b. October 15, 1918, d. February 21, 2011
FatherAhab H. McGhee3,1 b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
MotherCora Lee Nash3,1,4 b. February 14, 1884, d. May 25, 1953
     Ollie Mae "Obee" McGhee was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Boothe.2 She married William E. Boothe.1 Ollie Mae "Obee" McGhee was born on October 15, 1918 at West Virginia.5,2 She died on February 21, 2011 at age 92.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 88, District 5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 170, District 28-14, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940P.W.A. laborer4

Family

William E. Boothe b. January 7, 1907, d. November 9, 1979
Marriage*Ollie Mae "Obee" McGhee married William E. Boothe.1 

Citations

  1. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  2. [S3262] Oakvale Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Vivian Ellen McGhee1,2,3

F, b. June 5, 1921, d. April 11, 2005
FatherAhab H. McGhee1,2,4,5 b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
MotherCora Lee Nash1,2,4 b. February 14, 1884, d. May 25, 1953
     Vivian Ellen McGhee was buried at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4446.7 Her married name was Neal.2 Her married name was Price.3 She married Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal.2 Vivian Ellen McGhee married Unknown Price.3,8,5 Vivian Ellen McGhee was born on June 5, 1921 at West Virginia.1,7,6 She died on April 11, 2005 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 83.8,7,6,9 She Vivian E. Neal Price, 83, of Rich Creek, Va., passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday April 14, 2005 at BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W.Va. on April 13, 2005.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 174, District 28-14, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Unknown Price
Marriage*Vivian Ellen McGhee married Unknown Price.3,8,5 

Family 2

Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal b. September 9, 1917, d. February 23, 1965
Marriage*Vivian Ellen McGhee married Gussie Lee "Gus" Neal.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jackie Lee Neal, Sr. obituary in the Jan 22, 2010 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora Lee McGhee obituary in the May 26, 1953 edition.
  5. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Noah W. McGhee obituary in the Jul 20, 1970 edition.
  6. [S3238] Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian E. Neal Price obituary in the Apr 13, 2005 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Freddie Ray Neal death certificate.

Dorothy Lee McGhee1,2,3

F, b. March 29, 1923, d. June 26, 1997
FatherAhab H. McGhee1,4,5,6,3 b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
MotherCora Lee Nash1,4,5,2,3 b. February 14, 1884, d. May 25, 1953
     Her Social Security Number was 218-26-7427.7 Dorothy Lee McGhee was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.8 Her married name was Gayhart.4 She married Kenneth Woodrow Gayhart.4 Dorothy Lee McGhee was born on March 29, 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,7,3 She died on June 26, 1997 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, at age 74.4,7,8 She Dorothy L. Gayhart, 74, died Thursday morning at Welborn Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Methodist Temple. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Standifird and Susan Polz, both of Evansville; two sons, Douglas of Louisville, Ky., and Mark of Boonville, Ind; two sisters, Virginia Price of Bluefield, W.Va., and O'bee Boothe of Oakvale, W.Va; a friend who cared for her, Rita Wargel; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Kenneth W., died in 1982. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, the Rev. Anthony Underwood officiating, with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. on June 27, 1997.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 170, District 28-14, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Kenneth Woodrow Gayhart b. August 16, 1916, d. February 26, 1982
Marriage*Dorothy Lee McGhee married Kenneth Woodrow Gayhart.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora Lee McGhee obituary in the May 26, 1953 edition.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Noah W. McGhee obituary in the Jul 20, 1970 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1922] Evansville Courier, The, From the Dorothy L. Gayhart obituary in the Jun 27, 1997 edition.
  9. [S8603] Messenger, The, From the Ann Standifird obituary in the Oct 15, 2011 edition.
  10. [S8603] Messenger, The, From the Mark Edward Gayhart obituary in the Dec 11, 2011 edition.
  11. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

David Ray McGhee1,2,3,4

M, b. May 17, 1925, d. December 21, 1989
FatherAhab H. McGhee1,2,5,4 b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
MotherCora Lee Nash1,2,5,3 b. February 14, 1884, d. May 25, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-5555.6 David Ray McGhee married Mary Lou Cox.2 David Ray McGhee was born on May 17, 1925 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,2 He died on December 21, 1989 at Newton Falls, Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 64.6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 170, District 28-14, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Family

Mary Lou Cox b. October 2, 1928, d. April 28, 2002
Marriage*David Ray McGhee married Mary Lou Cox.2 
Children
  • Fredrick McGhee2
  • Victoria McGhee2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Noah W. McGhee obituary in the Jul 20, 1970 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cora Lee McGhee obituary in the May 26, 1953 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Irene McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. July 16, 1906, d. October 2, 1939
FatherAhab H. McGhee1,2,4 b. 1872, d. March 31, 1932
MotherMenervia S. "Nervy" Palmer2 b. March, 1873
     Irene McGhee was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on July 16, 1906 at West Virginia.4 As of June 21, 1924,her married name was Dunn.3 She married Elmer H. Dunn on June 21, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 Irene McGhee and Elmer H. Dunn were divorced before April 7, 1930.4,5 Irene McGhee died on October 2, 1939 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 148, District 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Elmer H. Dunn b. August 25, 1894, d. May 26, 1958
Marriage*Irene McGhee married Elmer H. Dunn on June 21, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Divorce* Irene McGhee and Elmer H. Dunn were divorced before April 7, 1930.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dunn-McGhee marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Irene Dunn death certificate.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Margaret McGhee1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 9, 1922, d. January 3, 2000
MotherLena Katherine McGhee2,3,5 b. April 23, 1902, d. November, 1986
     Virginia Margaret McGhee was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.3,6 Her Social Security Number was 235-26-1924.7 She was born on December 9, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7 As of January 10, 1944,her married name was Belcher.5 She married Harless Vertigan Belcher on January 10, 1944 at Bland Co., Virginia.3,4,5 Virginia Margaret McGhee died on January 3, 2000 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.3,7 She BLUEFIELD, Va. - Virginia Belcher, 77, of 37 Mobile Estates, Bluefield, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield. Born in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Lena McGhee. She was a member of the Princeton Apostolic Church, Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband Harless Belcher; granddaughter, Cheri Ray; grandson Charles Belcher, Jr; great-grandson, Dougie Ray; and one sister, Pansy Harless. Survivors include six sons, Charles Belcher and wife Ann of Mobile, Ala., Earl Belcher and wife Bonnie of Bluefield, David Belcher and wife Louetta of Fayetteville, N.C., and Bobby Belcher and wife Norma of Mobile, Ala., Johnny Belcher of Lexington, N.C., and Eddie Belcher and wife Toni of Wilmer, Ala; four daughters, Judy Campbell of Princeton, Mary Vencill and husband Bobby of Bluefield, Anna Early and husband Clay of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Nancy Tomes and husband Ivan of Fayetteville; 32 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Apostolic Church, 106 Thorn Street, Princeton, with the Rev. Scott Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be Michael Farmer, Allen Tomes, Bobby Vencill, Eugene Mannion, Bryan DeVor, Shane and Dustin Early, Timmy, Corey, Chris, Eddie, Andy and Bobby Ray Belcher. Friends may call at the church from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Rodriguez Bluefield Funeral Home, Bluefield, Va., is in charge of arrangements. on January 4, 2000.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 96, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather John McGhee1

Family

Harless Vertigan Belcher b. May 1, 1917, d. January 18, 1994
Marriage*Virginia Margaret McGhee married Harless Vertigan Belcher on January 10, 1944 at Bland Co., Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy R. Harless obituary in the Jun 9, 1993 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Belcher obituary in the Jan 4, 2000 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harless Belcher obituary in the Jan 19, 1994 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3351] Grandview Memory Gardens, Tazwell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Earl Jennings Belcher obituary in the Apr 11, 2002.

Pansy R. McGhee1,2

F, b. June 1, 1927, d. June 8, 1993
MotherLena Katherine McGhee3,4 b. April 23, 1902, d. November, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 235-34-9783.5 Pansy R. McGhee was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Harless.3 She married Paul Jennings Harless.3,2 Pansy R. McGhee was born on June 1, 1927 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2 She died on June 8, 1993 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.5,2 She Bluefield, Va. - Pansy R. Harless, 66, of 157 Rollins St., Bluefield, Va., died Tuesday at a Bluefield hospital. Born in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Hurburt and Lena McGhee Thompson. She was a housewife and a member of the Apostolic Church. Survivors: husband, Paul Harless, sons, Larry Harless of the home and Kenny Harless of Chicago, Ill; daughter, Brenda Mitchell of Irving, Texas; brothers, Howard McGhee of Pensacola, Fla., and Raymond McGhee of Miami, Fla; sister, Virginia Belcher of Bluefield, Va; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rodriguez-Bluefield Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield, Va., with the Rev. Scott Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazwell Road. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on June 9, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 96, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather John McGhee1

Family

Paul Jennings Harless b. August 1, 1922, d. November 12, 1994
Marriage*Pansy R. McGhee married Paul Jennings Harless.3,2 
Children
  • Larry Harless2,6
  • Kenneth "Kenny" Harless2,6
  • Brenda Harless2,6
  • Kathy Lynn Harless6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy R. Harless obituary in the Jun 9, 1993 edition.
  3. [S2217] Barry McGhee, "McGhee and Conner Connection," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 12, 2011.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Belcher obituary in the Jan 4, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Jennings Harless obituary in the Nov 13, 1994 edition.

Flora Ellen McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. June 15, 1909, d. July 11, 2002
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee1,2,3,4 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,3,4,5 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Flora Ellen McGhee was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.6 She was born on June 15, 1909 at Radford, Virginia.4 As of September 26, 1925,her married name was Arnold.7 She married David Edwin Arnold on September 26, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 Flora Ellen McGhee and David Edwin Arnold were divorced on May 14, 1951 at Radford, Virginia.7 As of December 7, 1951,her married name was Strawn.3 Flora Ellen McGhee married Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn on December 7, 1951 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 Flora Ellen McGhee and Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn were divorced on July 18, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.7 As of April 17, 1976,her married name was Kubinski.3 Flora Ellen McGhee married George John Kubinski on April 17, 1976 at Radford, Virginia.3 Flora Ellen McGhee died on July 11, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.6 She KUBINSKI, Flora M., 93, formerly of Radford, died Thursday, July 11, 2002 at the Oaks at Richfield in Salem. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service. on July 13, 2002.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1

Family 1

David Edwin Arnold b. April 4, 1905, d. August 17, 1993
Marriage*Flora Ellen McGhee married David Edwin Arnold on September 26, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 
Divorce* Flora Ellen McGhee and David Edwin Arnold were divorced on May 14, 1951 at Radford, Virginia.7 
Children

Family 2

Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn b. June 16, 1921, d. January 22, 1978
Marriage*Flora Ellen McGhee married Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn on December 7, 1951 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Flora Ellen McGhee and Frederick Leon "Fred" Strawn were divorced on July 18, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.7 

Family 3

George John Kubinski b. December 17, 1913, d. June 24, 1977
Marriage*Flora Ellen McGhee married George John Kubinski on April 17, 1976 at Radford, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  5. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Flora M. Kubinski obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mamie Elizabeth McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. November 14, 1911, d. January 27, 1985
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee1,2,3 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,3 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Mamie Elizabeth McGhee was buried at Limona Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.5 Her Social Security Number was 360-05-3808.6 She was born on November 14, 1911 at Radford, Virginia.6,7,3,5 As of April 23, 1948,her married name was Lasheff.4 She married Francis Joseph "Frank" Lasheff on April 23, 1948 at Cook Co., Illinois.2,4 Mamie Elizabeth McGhee died on January 27, 1985 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 73.7,5,8 She Mamie E. Lasheff, 73, of Seffner, died Sunday. She had lived in the Bay area eight years, coming from Chicago. She was a retired salesperson for the Singer Sewing Machine Co., and was a member of the Brandon B.P.0 Elks Lodge 2383. She is survived by her mother, Rose Thompson of Radford, Va; three daughters, Rosemary Krasawski of Brandon, Linda Cochran of Tampa and Shirley McKenny of Denver, Colo; three brothers, Bill, Bud and Robert McGhee, all of Radford, Va; five sisters, Flora Kubinski of Valrico, Thelma McGhee and Pauline Lawton, both of Radford, Va., Louise Ward of North Carolina and Dorothy Walder of Richmond, Va; eight grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. on January 28, 1985.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1

Family 1
Children
  • Rosemary Unknown8
  • Shirley Unknown8

Family 2

Francis Joseph "Frank" Lasheff b. March 19, 1917, d. June 2, 1982
Marriage*Mamie Elizabeth McGhee married Francis Joseph "Frank" Lasheff on April 23, 1948 at Cook Co., Illinois.2,4 
Child
  • Linda Louise Lasheff8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  4. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  5. [S9017] Limona Cemetery, Hillsborough Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.

Nina Louise McGhee1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 13, 1914, d. July 28, 1989
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee1,2,3,5,7 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,3,8,5,7 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 228-03-5834.9 Nina Louise McGhee was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.10 She was born on May 13, 1914 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,4,9,5,7 As of July 5, 1932,her married name was Ward.6 She married Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. on July 5, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.3,6 Nina Louise McGhee died on July 28, 1989 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 75.10,4,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky2
1940Dwelling 23, District 78-11, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill worker11

Family

Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. b. March 13, 1912, d. April 1, 1998
Marriage*Nina Louise McGhee married Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. on July 5, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5722] Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Thelma Lee McGhee1,2,3,4

F, b. January 18, 1916, d. November 14, 1999
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee1,2,3,4,5 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,3,6,4,5 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Thelma Lee McGhee was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 227-09-1213.7 Her married name was Webb.3 She married Unknown Webb.3 Thelma Lee McGhee was born on January 18, 1916 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3 As of December 28, 1933,her married name was Hufford.4 She married James Hensel Hufford on December 28, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.4 Thelma Lee McGhee and James Hensel Hufford were divorced on September 11, 1939 at Virginia.8 Thelma Lee McGhee died on November 14, 1999 at Radford, Virginia, at age 83.7,2 She McGHEE, Thelma Lee, 83, of Radford, passed away Sunday, November 14, 1999 at her home in Radford. She was a retired dispatcher of Hercules with 22 years service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Rose Emma McGhee; two brothers, William McGhee and James Buddy McGhee; three sisters, Louise Ward, Mamie Lasheff and Pauline Lawton. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Walder of Reidsville, Flora Kubinski of Salem; a brother, Robert F. (Bobby) McGhee of Radford; several nieces and nephews; a special care giver, Irene Morris. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home with the Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family would like to thank Carilion New River Valley Hospice and Carilion Home Health Care. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on November 16, 1999.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky5

Family 1

Unknown Webb
Marriage*Thelma Lee McGhee married Unknown Webb.3 

Family 2

James Hensel Hufford b. October 16, 1908, d. May 8, 1951
Marriage*Thelma Lee McGhee married James Hensel Hufford on December 28, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Thelma Lee McGhee and James Hensel Hufford were divorced on September 11, 1939 at Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Pauline Frances McGhee1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 26, 1919, d. March 18, 1997
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee1,2,3,5 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,3,6,5 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 227-10-2091.7 Pauline Frances McGhee was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,8 She was born on June 26, 1919 at Radford, Virginia.1,7,8 As of March 25, 1939,her married name was Lawton.5 She married Albert Trigg Lawton Sr. on March 25, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.3,5,9 Pauline Frances McGhee died on March 18, 1997 at Radford, Virginia, at age 77.3,7,10,8 She LAWTON, Pauline McGhee, 77, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at Carilion Radford Community Hospital. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Radford. She was a retired employee of Hercules with over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert T. Lawton, Sr. Survivors include one son, Albert T. (Sonny) Lawton, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla; one daughter, Rosalie Underwood of Dublin; one brother, Robert F. McGhee of Radford; three sisters, Flora Kubinski of Valrico, Fla., Thelma McGhee of Radford and Dorothy Walder of Reedeville, Va; three grandchildren, Bobby Eanes, Jr., Vikki Connelly, and Skip Lawton; three great-grandchildren, Mary Eanes, Zoe Lawton and Mykkel Connelly. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on March 19, 1997.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 17, Radford, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky2

Family

Albert Trigg Lawton Sr. b. October 5, 1914, d. July 1, 1970
Marriage*Pauline Frances McGhee married Albert Trigg Lawton Sr. on March 25, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.3,5,9 
Children
  • Albert Trigg "Sonny" Lawton Jr.3,9,5
  • Rosalie Ann Lawton3,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline McGhee Lawton obituary in the Mar 19, 1997 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  9. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Albert T. Lawton, Sr. obituary in the Jul 2, 1970 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee1,2,3,4

M, b. April 21, 1921, d. July 12, 1985
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee1,2,5,3 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills1,2,5,6,3 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 224-03-8418.7 James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3 He married Ruth Virginia Carr.3,8 James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee was born on April 21, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.7,3,4 He died on July 12, 1985 at Radford, Virginia, at age 64.7,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 60, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Grocery store delivery boy5

Family

Ruth Virginia Carr b. October 22, 1920, d. April 21, 2006
Marriage*James Morgan "Buddy" McGhee married Ruth Virginia Carr.3,8 
Child
  • Janet Gale McGhee9,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Carr McGhee obituary in the Apr 22, 2006 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Maye "Dot" McGhee1,2,3

F, b. May 23, 1928, d. November 18, 2011
FatherMorgan Lee McGhee4,1,5,2,3 b. July 14, 1888, d. August 3, 1967
MotherRose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills4,1,5,6,2,3 b. September 15, 1893, d. February 3, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6463.7 Dorothy Maye "Dot" McGhee was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 23, 1928 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2,7 As of March 27, 1948,her married name was Walder.2 She married Jacquelin Ambler "Jack" Walder on March 27, 1948 at Radford, Virginia.2,3,8 Dorothy Maye "Dot" McGhee died on November 18, 2011 at Virginia at age 83.7,3 She Dorothy McGhee Walder, "Dot", 83, of Ashland, passed away on Nov. 18, 2011. She was born in Russell, Ky. and raised in Radford, Va., the daughter of the late Rose Emma McGhee and Morgan Lee McGhee. Mrs. Walder was preceded in death by her husband and the love her her life, Jacquelin "Jack" Walder; her sisters, Flora Kubinski, Pauline Lawton, Louise Ward and Thelma McGhee; and her brothers, James McGhee and William McGhee; and one grandson, Glen Southard. Survivors are two daughters, Dorothy Tate and her husband, Roger, of Beaverdam, Va., Betty Hart and her husband, Walter, of Ashland, Va; one son, Jacquelin "Skip" Ambler Walder Jr. and his wife, Sandy, of Ashland, Va; five grandchildren, Katie Brockel, of Richmond, Walter Hart Jr. "Wally", of Richmond, Kyle Hart, of Ashland, Kimberly Walder, of Virginia Beach, and Matthew Walder, of Aylett, Va; one brother, Robert McGhee, of Radford, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. She attended Radford College and was an active member of the TRI CLUB Women's Club from 1966 to 1987, serving as various committee chairs. She and Jack were active in the ACCA Temple Shrine and the ACCA Shrine Motor Patrol. Dot and Jack retired to Reedville, Va. in 1987. Family came first and she was an avid bridge player throughout her life. She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Heathsville, Va. The family received friends on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., also where a funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Memorial Park. on November 30, 2011.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky4
1940Dwelling 60, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia5

Family

Jacquelin Ambler "Jack" Walder b. July 9, 1927, d. May 22, 2005
Marriage*Dorothy Maye "Dot" McGhee married Jacquelin Ambler "Jack" Walder on March 27, 1948 at Radford, Virginia.2,3,8 
Children
  • Jacquelin Ambler "Skip" Walder Jr.3,8
  • Dorothy Jeane Walder3,8,2
  • Betty Ann Walder3,8,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee McGhee obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4303] Mechanicsville Local, From the Dorothy McGhee Walder obituary in the Nov 30, 2011 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Mamie E. Lasheff obituary in the Jan 28, 1985 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Jacquelin Ambler Walder obituary in the May 24, 2005 edition.

Georgia Lee Scott1

F, b. June 23, 1909, d. February, 1972
     Georgia Lee Scott was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.2 Her Social Security Number was 280-05-3557.3 She was born on June 23, 1909 at Kentucky; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1913.4,3,2 As of November 7, 1936,her married name was McGhee.1 She married William Arthur McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on November 7, 1936 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.1 Georgia Lee Scott died in February, 1972 at age 62.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 323, District 14, Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky4
1940Dwelling 224, District 44-14, Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio5

Family

William Arthur McGhee b. August 1, 1907, d. January 3, 1986
Marriage*Georgia Lee Scott married William Arthur McGhee, son of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on November 7, 1936 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.1 
Child
  • Betty Jean McGhee5

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S2396] Woodland Cemetery, Lawrence Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=stamper&GSfn=eugene&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=44670602&CRid=44166&df=all&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harless Herman Carr1,2,3,4

M, b. January 10, 1921, d. October 7, 2004
FatherJohn Oliver Carr1 b. June 30, 1899, d. April 22, 1964
MotherMary Unknown1
     Harless Herman Carr was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on January 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Edith Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia; Harless listed Herman Shockey and Myrtle E. Carr, the couple who raised him, as his parents on his marriage certificate.1,5,2 Harless Herman Carr died on October 7, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.1,3 He Harless Herman Carr, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Carr was born in Floyd County on January 10, 1921 a son of John and Mary Carr. Mr. Carr graduated from Check High School in 1938 and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II He married Edith Elizabeth Vest in January 1942, she preceded him in death on November 30. 1997. Mr. Carr retired from Roanoke Mills and continued working as a route delivery driver for Star City Laundry and Dry Cleaners until his passing. He loved to fish and watch old reruns on television and especially the Cartoon Network. A son, Thomas Elwood Carr in February 1998, also preceded Mr. Carr in death. He is survived by two devoted children, a son, Richard Carr of Galax and a daughter, Georgia Carr of Roanoke. Mr. Carr is survived by five grandchildren, Diana Pruitt of Winston Salem, Tracy Griffie of High Point, Stephen Carr, Lauren Elizabeth Carr and Daniel Carr all of Galax; three great grandchildren, Amanda Pruitt of Winston Salem, "Kristie" Griffie of Atlanta, GA and Paul Griffie of High Point. A service celebrating Mr. Carr's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2004 at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel officiated by the Rev. Bill Harness. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Rd. SW. "Being the best."
on October 10, 2004.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 191, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his uncle Roy Carr6

Family

Edith Elizabeth Vest b. February 7, 1927, d. November 30, 1997
Marriage*Harless Herman Carr married Edith Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia; Harless listed Herman Shockey and Myrtle E. Carr, the couple who raised him, as his parents on his marriage certificate.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Harless Herman Carr obituary in the Oct 10, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Edith E. Carr obituary in the Dec 2, 1997 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Elwood Carr obituary in the Feb 20, 2001 edition.

Edith Elizabeth Vest1,2

F, b. February 7, 1927, d. November 30, 1997
FatherClifford Elwood Vest3,4
MotherLucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams3,4 b. March 1, 1896, d. December 23, 1948
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8745.5 Edith Elizabeth Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 She was born on February 7, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 As of October 24, 1942,her married name was Carr.2 She married Harless Herman Carr, son of John Oliver Carr and Mary Unknown, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia; Harless listed Herman Shockey and Myrtle E. Carr, the couple who raised him, as his parents on his marriage certificate.1,6,2 Edith Elizabeth Vest died on November 30, 1997 at Virginia at age 70.1,6,5 She CARR, Edith E., 70, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 30,1997. Surviving are her husband, Harless H. Carr; daughter, Georgia Carr McKnight, Stanleyville, N.C; sons, Tommy Carr, Sydney, IA, Richard Carr, Galax; sisters, Lucy Persing, Lake Worth, Fla., Marie Medley, Conyers, Ga; brother, William (Sonny) Vest, Roanoke; also surviving are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 1997, with Mr. C. W. Harness officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. on December 2, 1997.6

Family

Harless Herman Carr b. January 10, 1921, d. October 7, 2004
Marriage*She married Harless Herman Carr, son of John Oliver Carr and Mary Unknown, on October 24, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia; Harless listed Herman Shockey and Myrtle E. Carr, the couple who raised him, as his parents on his marriage certificate.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Harless Herman Carr obituary in the Oct 10, 2004 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Edith E. Carr obituary in the Dec 2, 1997 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Elwood Carr obituary in the Feb 20, 2001 edition.

Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 29, 1951, d. February 8, 2001
FatherHarless Herman Carr1,2,3,5 b. January 10, 1921, d. October 7, 2004
MotherEdith Elizabeth Vest1,2,3,5 b. February 7, 1927, d. November 30, 1997
     Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr was born on August 29, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,7,4 He married Senia Jacqueline Dickson on May 22, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr and Senia Jacqueline Dickson were divorced on September 24, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr died on February 8, 2001 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 49.7,4,5 He CARR, Thomas Elwood, 48, of Omaha, Nebraska and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2001. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith E. Carr. Surviving are his father, Harless H. Carr; a brother, Richard H. Carr of Galax; a sister, Georgia F. Carr of Roanoke. Funeral arrangements are being made in Tabor, Iowa. on February 10, 2001.5

Family

Senia Jacqueline Dickson
Marriage*He married Senia Jacqueline Dickson on May 22, 1970 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Thomas Elwood "Tommy" Carr and Senia Jacqueline Dickson were divorced on September 24, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Harless Herman Carr obituary in the Oct 10, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Edith E. Carr obituary in the Dec 2, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Elwood Carr obituary in the Feb 20, 2001 edition.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.