Lettie Helen Pigg1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. August 30, 1910, d. August 18, 2001
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,2,8,9,7 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,9,7 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     Her Social Security Number was 236-72-8553.10 Lettie Helen Pigg was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 105 Glendale Street, Cardington, Morrow Co., Ohio.6,7 She was born on August 30, 1910 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,5,11,7 As of September 8, 1927,her married name was Thorn.11 She married Jerry Davis Thorn on September 8, 1927 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,6,7 Lettie Helen Pigg died on August 18, 2001 at North Ridgeville, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 90.10,5,7 She NORTH RIDGEVILLE - Helen Thorn, 90, of North Ridgeville, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001 in Center Ridge Nursing Home. Mrs. Thorn was born Aug. 30, 1910, in McComas, W.Va. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Leon of Lorain; sons Ted C. Thorn of Elyria and Everette Eugene Thorn of Largo, Fla; sisters Bessie Laster of Port Sulpher, La., Mildred Saylor of Broadhead, Ky. and Juanita Price of Crab Orchard, W.Va; and 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry D. Thorn, in 1988; sons Jerry, Calvin and Jackie Thorn; parents Elihi L. and Lena G. (nee Water) Pigg; brothers Talmadge, Carl, Cletis, Junior, Tracy, Willie and Vern Pigg; and sisters Susie Burgess, Ines Richmond and Lacy Pigg. Friends may call Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of services at 3 p.m. at Gompf Funeral Home, 440 S. Center St., Cardington. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery, Cardington. on August 21, 2001.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 155, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 690, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 498, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13

Family

Jerry Davis Thorn b. April 18, 1905, d. February 23, 1988
Marriage*Lettie Helen Pigg married Jerry Davis Thorn on September 8, 1927 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Benjamin Lacy Pigg obituary in the Jun 9, 1998 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Thomas Pigg obituary in the Jun 9, 1998 edition.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S8189] Glendale Cemetery, Morrow Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S7505] Morning Journal, The, From the Helen Thorn obituary in the Aug 21, 2001 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Talmadge C. Pigg obituary in the Jun 4, 1974 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vernie L. Pigg obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thorn-Pigg marriage record.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Teddy C. Thorn obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Dorothy P. Thorn Leon obituary in the Sep 4, 2010 edition.
  17. [S3992] Williamson Daily News, From the Everette Thorn obituary in the Jan 19, 2012 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Thorn death certificate.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jackie Ray Thorn death certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thorn-Knight marriage record.

Thomas William "Willie" Pigg1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 10, 1914, d. October 12, 1999
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,2,6,7 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,6 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     Thomas William "Willie" Pigg was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on October 10, 1914 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He married Nancy Jo Keaton on December 2, 1935 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Thomas William "Willie" Pigg died on October 12, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3 He PRINCEWICK - Thomas "Willie" Pigg, 85, of Princewick died Oct. 12, 1999, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. He was a retired miner, a former employee of Lillybrook Coal Co. and a member of UMW. Surviving: daughters, Janice S. Moore of Goose Creek, S.C., Betty Sullivan of Woodbridge, Va; sons, Larry T. Pigg of Stafford, Va., Randall Page of North Ridgeville, Ohio; brother, Vernie L. of Princewick; sisters, Helen Thorn of Cardington, Ohio, Bessie Lester of Port Sulphur, La., Mildred Saylor of Crab Orchard, Ky., Inez Richmond of Beaver, Juanita Price of Crab Orchard; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with the Rev. Ronald Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

on October 14, 1999.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 155, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 689, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 181, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Nancy Jo Keaton b. April 23, 1918, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Thomas William "Willie" Pigg married Nancy Jo Keaton on December 2, 1935 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Thomas Pigg obituary in the Jun 9, 1998 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Keaton 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Talmadge C. Pigg obituary in the Jun 4, 1974 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Manning marriage record.

James Carl Pigg1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 6, 1911, d. October 19, 1995
FatherElihu Levi Pigg6,1,2,7 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater6 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     James Carl Pigg was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-09-8452.8 He was born on November 6, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5,8 He married Alverta Alma “Alva” Aliff on November 18, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,10 James Carl Pigg died on October 19, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 155, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 689, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 90, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Coal mine coal loader2
1940Coal miner11

Family

Alverta Alma “Alva” Aliff b. circa 1914
Marriage*James Carl Pigg married Alverta Alma “Alva” Aliff on November 18, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,10 
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. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Talmadge C. Pigg obituary in the Jun 4, 1974 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Bobby Jack Pigg, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 2019 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Aliff marriage record.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Ortiz marriage record.

Bessie Mae Pigg1,2

F, b. May 25, 1913, d. October 21, 2004
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,3,4,5,6,2 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,4,6,2 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     Her married name was Burton.5 Bessie Mae Pigg was buried at Nairn Cemetery, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.7,2 Her married name was Laster.7 She married George Laster.2 Bessie Mae Pigg married Edward S. Burton.8,2 Bessie Mae Pigg was born on May 25, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,9 As of December 23, 1933,her married name was Gray.10 She married Floyd Gaston Gray on December 23, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,2 Bessie Mae Pigg died on October 21, 2004 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 91.7,9,2 She Bessie Pigg-Burton-Laster died in Rockford, Illinois on Thursday, October 21, 2004, after a long illness. Aged 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Gray, Edward Burton, and George Laster. Mother of the late Franklin Gray. Daughter of the late Elihu and Lena Pigg. Sister of Juanita Price of Crab Orchard, West Virginia and Mildred Saylor of Kentucky and the late Willie, Benjamin, Carl, Cletus, Vernie, and Talmadge Pigg, Inez Richmond, Helen Thorne and Susie Aldrich. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Port Sulfur resident for over 40 years. Bessie attended Port Sulfur Baptist Church and enjoyed many years there with friends and neighbors that she loved dearly. She enjoyed working in her home and garden. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services and Mothe Funeral Homes, Inc., 151 East Gulf Drive, Triumph, LA on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 10 a.m. Interment Nairn Cemetery. Pastor Philip Yoho will be officiating the funeral. on October 26, 2004.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 155, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 689, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Edward S. Burton b. November 17, 1901, d. July 18, 1977
Marriage*Bessie Mae Pigg married Edward S. Burton.8,2 

Family 2

George Laster
Marriage*Bessie Mae Pigg married George Laster.2 

Family 3

Floyd Gaston Gray b. August 12, 1908
Marriage*Bessie Mae Pigg married Floyd Gaston Gray on December 23, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S8046] Times-Picayune, The, From the Bessie Pigg-Burton-Laster obituary in the Oct 26, 2004 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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Talmadge C. Pigg obituary in the Jun 4, 1974 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vernie L. Pigg obituary.
  7. [S8190] Nairn Cemetery, Plaquemines Parish, LA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Franklin Delano Gray obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grey-Pigg marriage record.

Benjamin Lacy Pigg1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 30, 1916, d. June 5, 1998
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,2,8,5,9 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,8,5 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     His Social Security Number was 233-16-0614.10 Benjamin Lacy Pigg was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 He was born on March 30, 1916 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,10,5,7,11 He married Verdie Madeline Warden on February 19, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 Benjamin Lacy Pigg died on June 5, 1998 at Douglas, Allegan Co., Michigan, at age 82.1,10,3,11 He DOUGLAS, Mich. - Benjamin Lacy Pigg, 82, of Douglas, formerly of Beckley, died June 5, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a retired miner, member of Lilly Brook Freewill Baptist Church, Coal City, W.Va., and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Verdie Madeline Warden Pigg; son, Benny of Carpentersville, Ill; daughters, Sherry Hope of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Brenda West of St. Joseph; brothers, Willy Pigg of Princewick, W.Va., Vernie Pigg of Coal City; sisters, Bessie Laster of Port Sulphur, La., Juanita Price of Glen View, W.Va., Inez Richmond of Blue Jay, W.Va., Mildred Saylor of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Helen Thorne of Ohio; three grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lilly Brook Freewill Baptist Church with Darrell McNeely officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity
on June 9, 1998.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 155, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 689, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Verdie Madeline Warden b. January 20, 1924, d. December 5, 2002
Marriage*Benjamin Lacy Pigg married Verdie Madeline Warden on February 19, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Benjamin Lacy Pigg obituary in the Jun 9, 1998 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Verdie Pigg obituary in the Dec 9, 2002 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pigg-Warden marriage record.
  6. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  7. [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.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Talmadge C. Pigg obituary in the Jun 4, 1974 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S2483] Chicago Suburban Daily Herald, From the Benny R. Pigg obituary in the May 7, 2011 edition.

Robert Tracy Pigg1,2,3

M, b. March 30, 1916, d. September 3, 1916
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,2 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,2 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     Robert Tracy Pigg was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on March 30, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He died on September 3, 1916 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Died of spinal meningitis.1,4,3

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Tracy Pigg death record.
  4. [S610] The Life and Times of Elihu Levi Pigg, online http://mccomaswv.com/ElihuPigg.htm

Cletis Pigg1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. December 16, 1917, d. January 17, 1959
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,2,3,9 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,3 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5294.4 Cletis Pigg was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,7 He was born on December 16, 1917 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,7,8 He married Irene St. Clair on December 31, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,10,9 Cletis Pigg died on January 17, 1959 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 41; Died of a fractured neck.5,7 He Cletis Pigg, 41, of Abney was injured fatally in a slate fall at the Slab Fork Coal Co. mine at Slab Fork. Pigg was a member of the United Mine Workers Local 6108 and an employee of the company for several years. Survivors include his widow, Irene St. Clair Pigg; two sons, Roger Lee and James Harold Pigg, both of Abney; three brothers, Willie of Princewick, Carl of Summerlee and Lacy of Glen Morgan; two half brothers, Talmadge Pigg of Princewick and Vernie Pigg of Coal City; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Thorne of Rita, Mrs. Susie Burgiss of Washinton, Mrs. Bessie Burton of New Orleans, and three half sisters, Mrs. Inez Richmond of Blue Jay, Mrs. Juanita Price of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Mildred O'Neal of Coal City. The body will remain at the Williams and Craven Funeral Home until one hour prior to the funeral services, which will be held at the Coal City Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. R. H. Doan will officiate. Burial will be at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Howard Lester, Alton Dalton, Clifford McGrady, Junior Meadows, Mason Fink, Curtis Blevins, Burt Farley and Parris Lusk. on January 19, 1959.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 155, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 689, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Irene St. Clair b. October 2, 1919, d. February 24, 2012
Marriage*Cletis Pigg married Irene St. Clair on December 31, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,10,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cletis Pigg death record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Cletis Pigg obituary in the Jan 19, 1959 edition.
  7. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  8. [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.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Irene St. Clair Pigg obituary in the Feb 29, 2012 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Roger Lee Allen obituary in the Mar 29, 2019 edition.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Infant Son Pigg1

M, b. November 8, 1919, d. November 8, 1919
FatherElihu Levi Pigg1,2 b. February 9, 1878, d. January 9, 1943
MotherLena Gillenwater1,2 b. July 1, 1889, d. November 9, 1919
     Infant Son Pigg was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He died on November 8, 1919 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on November 8, 1919 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.

Richard William Motley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 9, 1900, d. January 6, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-9015.6 Richard William Motley was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3 He and Susie Mae Pigg were divorced. Richard William Motley married Freda Kelly.7 Richard William Motley was born on September 9, 1900 at Sago, Franklin Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Sep 19, 1900 and his gravestone has Jul 19, 1900.2,6,7,3,4,5 He married Susie Mae Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on November 26, 1932 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Richard William Motley died on January 6, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.7,3 He Oak Hill - Richard Motley, 73, of 230 Martin Ave., Oak Hill, died at 8 a.m. Sunday in a Beckley hospital. Death was attributed to a heart attack. A retired coal miner, he was born in Franklin County, Va., July 19, 1900. Survivors include his wife, Freda Kelly Motley; a brother, John H. Motley and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Woody, Mrs. Nannie Bennett and Mrs. Lucy Haynes, all of Route 3, Rocky Mount, Va; a son, Carroll Motley of Lauderdale, Fla; two stepsons, Frank and Jack Kincaid, both of Chicago, Ill; three daughters, Mrs. Estell Sheets of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. Edan Richmond of Point Pleasant, Ohio, and Miss Geneva Motley, address unknown; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel at Oak Hill with Rev. Ernest Bailey in charge. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. on January 7, 1974.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 312, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family 1

Freda Kelly
Marriage*Richard William Motley married Freda Kelly.7 

Family 2

Susie Mae Pigg b. March 28, 1908, d. November 27, 1995
Divorce*Richard William Motley and Susie Mae Pigg were divorced. 
Marriage* Richard William Motley married Susie Mae Pigg, daughter of Elihu Levi Pigg and Lena Gillenwater, on November 26, 1932 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S611] Richard Motley (greatgrandson of Elihu Pigg & Lena Gillenwater), Pigg, and Motley Gillenwater in "Gillenwalter(s) / Pigg," listserve message Jul 15, 2003.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Motley-Tilley marriage record.
  3. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Richard Motley obituary in the Jan 7, 1974 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Adkins-Motley marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Arlie Richard Motley obituary in the Feb 6, 2015 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Motley death certificate.

Arlie Richard Motley1,2,3,4

M, b. July 14, 1936, d. February 3, 2015
FatherRichard William Motley1,5 b. September 9, 1900, d. January 6, 1974
MotherSusie Mae Pigg1,5 b. March 28, 1908, d. November 27, 1995
     Arlie Richard Motley was buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 Highway 72, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.2 He was born on July 14, 1936 at Helen, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Margie Helen Golmon on April 2, 1960 at Wayne Co., North Carolina.3 Arlie Richard Motley died on February 3, 2015 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 78.1,2 He MOTLEY, Arlie Richard, age 78, passed away February 03, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born on July 14, 1936 in Helen, W. V.A. Arlie was of the protestant faith and a member of Craig's Park Chapel, Arcadia. Arlie was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be sorely missed by all. He served our great nation for 26 years retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. After his military career he went to work in telecommunications in the Civil Service sector. Arlie enjoyed bowling, playing bocce, did computer repair and played guitar in the band New Country. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margie H. Motley of Arcadia, FL., one daughter Brenda L. and husband Doug Kea of Indianapolis, IN; one son Edward "Richard" Motley of Arcadia; one sister Louise Douglas of Corpus Christi, TX; three grandchildren Crystal Motley, Brandon Kea, and Andre Motley; three great grandchildren Zoee, Zhea and Norah. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard W. and Susie Mae Pigg Motley and two sisters. Funeral Services will be held February 9, 2015 at 10:30am at the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes, 50 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266 with Rev. Craig Burch of Craig's Park Chapel officiating. Burial and full military honors will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota. on February 6, 2015.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 312, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Margie Helen Golmon
Marriage*Arlie Richard Motley married Margie Helen Golmon on April 2, 1960 at Wayne Co., North Carolina.3 
Children
  • Edward "Richard" Motley1
  • Brenda L. Motley1

Citations

  1. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Arlie Richard Motley obituary in the Feb 6, 2015 edition.
  2. [S8188] Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Zethel M. Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. July 20, 1910, d. November 9, 2001
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,2,5,6,7,4,8 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,2,5,6,7,4,8 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 227-14-1065.9 Zethel M. Poff was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,10 She was born on July 20, 1910 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,9,4 As of February 3, 1931,her married name was East.3 She married Bert Glen East on February 3, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,11,12 Zethel M. Poff died on November 9, 2001 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 91.5,9,12 She Zethel Poff East, 91, of Newbern, formerly of Snowville, Va., passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2001 at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Pulaski, Va. Born July 20, 1910, in McComas, she was the daughter of the late Robert Eli Poff and Mary Etna Dalton Poff. She was a member of the Snowville Baptist Church in Snowville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Glen East; two sisters, Carmen Long and Dell Poff; four brothers, Oakley Poff, Arthur Poff, Pelby Poff, and C.M. 'Buck' Poff. Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Jack (Myrtle) Brammer of Pulaski and Mrs. Harless (Ruth) Simpkins of Roanoke, Va; five grandchildren and spouses, Connie B. and Kevin Willard, Bonnie and James Scott, Lena and Raymond Secrist, Johnny and Patty Brammer, and Lisa and Troy Carston; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Wilson and Kathleen Poff of Bramwell. A graveside funeral service will be held at the Shiloh Cemetery. on November 10, 2001.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 163, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 374, District 78-6, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Shirt factory clipper13

Family

Bert Glen East b. September 9, 1890, d. February 18, 1966
Marriage*Zethel M. Poff married Bert Glen East on February 3, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,11,12 

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the East-Poff marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carmen W. Long obituary in the Apr 22, 1999 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4178] Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Bert Glen East obituary in the Feb 19, 1966 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff1,2,3

M, b. August 8, 1911, d. October 5, 1975
FatherRobert Eli Poff4,5,6,7,3,8 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton4,5,6,7,3,8 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 235-10-7308.9 He was born on August 8, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Aug 11, 1911.1,9,3 He married Juanita Pearl Holley on August 8, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,2,3 Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff died on October 5, 1975 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.1,3 He Cletus Mason (Buck) Poff, 64, of Rt. 2, Rock, died Sunday in a Bluefied hospital following a long illness. Born in McComas on Aug. ll, 1911, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Mary E. Dalton Poff. He was a resident of Rock for 42 years, and was a retired miner and a former employee of the Pocahontas Fuel Company at McComas, having retired in 1966. He was a member of the Mt. Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge No. 137 at Montcalm. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Juanita Pearl Holley Poff of Rt. 2, Rock; one daughter. Mrs. Billy (Dorothy) Anderson of Rock; two sons, Calvin Poff of Matoaka and Eugene Poff of Chicago, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Drexel Ixing of Rt. 2, Rock, and Mrs. Burt East of Snowville, Va; four brothers, Wilson Poff of Bramwell, Phelby Poff of Rt. 2, Rock, Arthur Poff of New Richmond and Oakley Poff of Louisville, Ky; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Howard Ward, Rev. Roy Lacy and Rev. W. O. Keys officiating. Burial will follow in the Shillings Cemetery at Browning Lambert Mountain. Members of the Bailey Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers and will also conduct graveside rites. Nieces will serve as flowerbearers. on October 6, 1975.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 163, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 321, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer5
1940Coal miner11

Family

Juanita Pearl Holley b. August 12, 1912, d. February 10, 1991
Marriage*Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff married Juanita Pearl Holley on August 8, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Juanita Pearl Poff obituary in the Feb 12, 1991 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cletus Mason Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Holley marriage record.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Elizabeth Anderson obituary in the Feb 13, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 5, 1912, d. April 20, 1999
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,2,6,7,5,8 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,2,6,7,5,8 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-88-4829.9 She was born on August 5, 1912 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,5 As of August 18, 1935,her married name was Long.4 She married Drexel Eubanks Long on August 18, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,7,5 Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff died on April 20, 1999 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.9,5 She ROCK - Carmen W. Long 86, of Route 2, Box 259, (Browning Lambert Mountain) Rock, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in a Bluefield hospital. Born Aug. 5, 1912, in McComas, she was the daughter of the late Robert Eli and Mary E. Dalton Poff. She had lived on Browning Lambert Mountain all of her life and was a housewife. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Drexel E. Long. Survivors include one son, Murven "Powell" Long of Morgantown; two brothers, Wilson Poff of Bramwell and William "Oakley" Poff of Louisville, Ky; one sister, Zethel East of Newburn, Va; grandsons, Drexel, William, Donald and Ron Long; and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shillings Family Cemetery on Browning Lambert Mountain with the Rev. Ralph French officiating. on April 22, 1999.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 163, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 130, District 28-48, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Drexel Eubanks Long b. April 10, 1910, d. March 3, 1980
Marriage*Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff married Drexel Eubanks Long on August 18, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,7,5 
Child

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. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Long-Poff marriage record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carmen W. Long obituary in the Apr 22, 1999 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1268] Dominion Post, From the Murven Long obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Pelby Mervin Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 22, 1913, d. February 21, 1985
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,2,3,6,7,8 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,2,3,6,7,8 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     Pelby Mervin Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 235-10-7309.9 He was born on January 22, 1913 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,5 He married Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue on February 2, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,10,11,5 Pelby Mervin Poff died on February 21, 1985 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.9,5 He Pelby Poff, 70, of Rt. 2, Box 227, Rock, died Thursday in a Bluefield hospital after an apparent heart attack. Born in McComas, he had been a resident of Rt. 2, Rock, for 40 years and a life long resident of Mercer County. He was a retired coal miner, formerly employed at Consolidation Coal Co. at Itmann. He was a member of UMWA. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors: wife, Margaret Perdue Poff; daughters, Mrs. James (Polly) Blevins of Rt. 3, Bluefield, and Mrs. Chip (Sharon) Brooks of Rt. 2, Rock; sons, Randall Poff of Bluefield and Freddie Poff of Rt. 2, Rock; sisters, Mrs. Drexel (Carmen) Long of Rt. 2, Rock, and Mrs. Bert (Ethel) East of Snowville, Va; brothers, Wilson Poff of Bramwell, Arthur Poff of New Richmond, and Oakley Poff of Louisville, Ky; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Paul Hall and Rev. Jack Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Clinton Gaither, Herman Whaling, Gerald Neal, Wally Neal, Robert Morretto, Chester Foy, David Wellman, and Junior Jones. on February 23, 1985.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 163, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 322, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Coal miner12

Family

Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue b. May 2, 1918, d. February 11, 1999
Marriage*Pelby Mervin Poff married Margaret Pauline "Grannie" Perdue on February 2, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,10,11,5 
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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Infant Poff death certificate.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pelby Poff obituary in the Feb 23, 1985 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cletus Mason Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Perdue marriage record.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Margaret Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Freddie Poff obituary in the Aug 7, 2003 edition.
  14. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Randall William Poff obituaruy.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Randall William Poff obituary.

William Oakley "Roy" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 16, 1917, d. October 11, 2000
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     William Oakley "Roy" Poff was buried at Bethany Memorial Cemetery, 10917 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.6 He was born on February 16, 1917 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He died on October 11, 2000 at Hillview, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 83.6 He William O. Poff, 83, of Hillview, died Wednesday at his home. He was a native of McComas, W.Va; a retired employee of Reynolds Metals; and a member of Little Flock Baptist Church. Survivors: a sister, Zethel East; a brother, Wilson Poff; and a sister-in-law, Alberta Cole, who cared for him. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, W.G. Hardy Valley, 10907 Dixie Highway. Burial: Bethany Memorial. on October 12, 2000.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 163, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carmen W. Long obituary in the Apr 22, 1999 edition.
  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. [S7582] Courier-Journal, The, From the William O. Poff obituary in the Oct 12, 2000 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cletus Mason Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.

Clois L. "Thelma" "Cloa Dell" Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 3, 1919, d. May 26, 1963
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,2,3,4,6,5 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,2,3,4,6,5 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     Clois L. "Thelma" "Cloa Dell" Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,7,5 She was born on April 3, 1919 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She died on May 26, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 44.4,5 She Funeral services for Miss Cloa Dell Poff, 43, of Pearisbung, Va. who died Sunday in a Bluefield hoepital, will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Bluewell Methodist Church. Rev. John Mendez and Rev. John Sherman will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Clinton Rogers, Edward Johnson, Joe Ogle, Clarence Shrader, James Barker and T. A. Warden Jr. Women of the church will carry flowers. Born at McComas, Miss Poff was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Dalton Poff of Bluewell, and the late Robert E. Poff. She was an employe of Celanese Corp. In addition to her mother she is survived by five brothers, Wilson Poff of Bluewell, Buck Poff of Rock, Pelby Poff of Montcalm, Okley Poff of Louisville, Ky., and Arthur Poff of New Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Carmen Long of Rock and Mrs. Zethel East of Snowville, Va. on May 28, 1963.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 163, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cloa Dell Poff death record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  7. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&

Troy Wilson Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 1, 1921, d. May 15, 2017
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,2,6,7,8,5,9 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,2,6,7,8,5,9 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     Troy Wilson Poff Troy Wilson “T Roy” Poff, 95, of Terrie Haute, IN, and formerly of Bramwell, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Indiana. Born on June 1, 1921 in the Godfrey area of McComas, he was a son of the late Robert Bob and Mary E. Dalton Poff. He had lived in Indiana for 5 years but had lived in Bramwell since 1968. He was a member of the Montcalm Primitive Baptist Church and had retired from US Steel. He was a member of the UMWA. He was a member and former Past Master of the Bailey Masonic Lodge AF&AM #137 of Montcalm, Bluefield #20 R.A.M and Commandry, and the Beni-Kedem Shrine in Charleston. He enjoyed driving the children’s transport van to the Shriner’s hospitals and one of his most memorable honors was when he received the driver of the year award. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Taylor Poff; a grandson, Lawrence Brent Poff; and Evan Burnopp, who he thought of as a grandson. He was the last surviving sibling of his family. Survivors include his second wife, Jane Blevins Poff of Indiana; sons, Brent Poff and wife Sherry of Apex, NC, Aaron “Shorty” Poff and special friend Lynn Burnopp of Bluewell; one granddaughter, Katie Poff. Graveside services will be conducted at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.5 He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He married Jane Blevins.5 Troy Wilson Poff was born on June 1, 1921 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He married Kathleen Taylor on April 16, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5 Troy Wilson Poff died on May 15, 2017 at Indiana at age 95.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Jane Blevins
Marriage*Troy Wilson Poff married Jane Blevins.5 

Family 2

Kathleen Taylor b. December 8, 1926, d. September 6, 2002
Marriage*Troy Wilson Poff married Kathleen Taylor on April 16, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5 
Children
  • Aaron Lee "Shorty" Poff3,10,5
  • Brent Taylor Poff3,10,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Kathleen T. Poff obituary in the Sep 9, 2002 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Taylor marriage record.
  5. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Troy Wilson Poff obituary.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carmen W. Long obituary in the Apr 22, 1999 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cletus Mason Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arthur Lee Poff1,2,3

M, b. May 27, 1923, d. March 19, 1996
FatherRobert Eli Poff1,4,5,6,7 b. May 5, 1875, d. April 29, 1931
MotherMary Edna Dalton1,4,5,6,7 b. December 24, 1882, d. March 14, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-2811.8 Arthur Lee Poff was buried at Crotty Cemetery, Pinoak, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tec. 5 U.S. Army WWII."2 He was born on May 27, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8,9 He married Dorothy Alice Walker on December 25, 1947 at Notomine, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,3 Arthur Lee Poff died on March 19, 1996 at West Virginia at age 72.2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 627, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Dorothy Alice Walker b. June 22, 1929, d. January 28, 2021
Marriage*Arthur Lee Poff married Dorothy Alice Walker on December 25, 1947 at Notomine, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,3 
Children
  • Barbara Jean Poff10,3
  • Larry J. Poff11,3
  • Sandra Kay "Sandy" Poff11,12,3
  • Judy Carol Poff13,14,3
  • Jackie Lane "Jack" Poff11,15,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1233] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen (e-mail address), Crotty Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV.
  3. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Dorothy Alice Walker Poff obituary.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Zethel Poff East obituary in the Nov 10, 2001 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cletus Mason Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cloa Dell Poff obituary in the May 28, 1963.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Walker marriage record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Phlegar-Poff wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1970 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Poff 50th anniversary announcement in the Dec 29, 1972 edition.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Wallen-Poff wedding announcement in the Apr 15, 1976 edition.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From an article in the Jul 24, 1969 edition.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Earl Laxton birth announcement in the May 18, 1971 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Poff-Mink wedding announcement in the Apr 1, 1976 edition.

Juanita Pearl Holley1,2,3,4

F, b. August 12, 1912, d. February 10, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 234-64-6771.5 Juanita Pearl Holley was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,1 She was born on August 12, 1912 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,3 As of August 8, 1933,her married name was Poff.2 She married Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff, son of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on August 8, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 Juanita Pearl Holley died on February 10, 1991 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.5,3 She BLUEFIELD — Juanita Pearl Poff, 78, of Route 3, Box 625, Bluefield, died Sunday at a Bluefield hospital. Born at McComas, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Holley. She was a life long resident of Mercer County, a homemaker, a member of the Church of God and a member of the choir at the Mt. Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus (Buck) Poff; sister, Fannie Bailey. Survivors: daughter, Dorothy Anderson of Rock; sons, Eugene Poff of Crestwood, Ill., and Calvin M. Poff of Montcalm; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three step great grand children. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. Michael Hartwell and Rev. Roy Lacy officiating. Burial will be at the Shillings Cemetery on Browning-Lambert Mountain, Route 2, Rock. on February 12, 1991.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 321, District 28-47, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff b. August 8, 1911, d. October 5, 1975
Marriage*Juanita Pearl Holley married Cletus Mason "Buck" Poff, son of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on August 8, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Holley marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Juanita Pearl Poff obituary in the Feb 12, 1991 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cletus Mason Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Elizabeth Anderson obituary in the Feb 13, 2012 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert M. Poff1

M, b. March 16, 1934, d. March 16, 1934
FatherCletus Mason "Buck" Poff1 b. August 8, 1911, d. October 5, 1975
MotherJuanita Pearl Holley1 b. August 12, 1912, d. February 10, 1991
     Robert M. Poff was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He died on March 16, 1934 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on March 16, 1934 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.

Drexel Eubanks Long1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1910, d. March 3, 1980
     Drexel Eubanks Long was buried at Shillings Cemetery, Browning Lambert Mountain Road, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 236-10-1619.5 He was born on April 10, 1910 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 He married Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff, daughter of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on August 18, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,3 Drexel Eubanks Long died on March 3, 1980 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 130, District 28-48, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff b. August 5, 1912, d. April 20, 1999
Marriage*Drexel Eubanks Long married Carmen W. "Cricket" Poff, daughter of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on August 18, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S613] David Hambrick and Ken Bowen, Shilling Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Long-Poff marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carmen W. Long obituary in the Apr 22, 1999 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary E. Poff obituary in the Mar 16, 1975 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1268] Dominion Post, From the Murven Long obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Russell Lawson1,2

M, b. February 27, 1917, d. August 16, 1999
FatherJohn Robert Lawson3,2,4 b. May 7, 1888, d. February 24, 1949
MotherEthel Mills3,2,4 b. October 1, 1897, d. August 28, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 232-24-0430.5 William Russell Lawson was buried at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4111 Claudville Highway, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.6 He was born on February 27, 1917 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,5 He married Margaret Alice Campbell on July 31, 1938.3,7 William Russell Lawson died on August 16, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.5,6 He William R. Lawson, 83, of South Charleston died Aug. 16, 1999, in Heartland Nursing Home, Charleston, after a long illness. He was a retired maintenance foreman from FMC with 42 years' service and attended Darlington United Methodist Church, South Charleston. Surviving: wife, Margaret Lawson; sons, John Robert Lawson of Anchorage, Alaska, the Rev. William J. Lawson of Chattanooga, Tenn; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va., with the Rev. Charles Howell officiating. Burial will be in Red Bank Baptist Church Cemetery, Stuart. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, and one hour prior to service at Moody Funeral Home.
on August 18, 1999.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 235, District 121, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 277, District 14, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina4
1940Dwelling 107, District 20-92B, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Chemical plant worker8

Family

Margaret Alice Campbell b. September 24, 1916, d. May 30, 2005
Marriage*William Russell Lawson married Margaret Alice Campbell on July 31, 1938.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6071] Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William R. Lawson obituary in the Aug 18, 1999 edition.
  7. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the Margaret Alice Lawson obituary in the Jun 1, 2005 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Alice Campbell1,2

F, b. September 24, 1916, d. May 30, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 236-86-9896.3 Margaret Alice Campbell was buried at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4111 Claudville Highway, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 24, 1916 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.1,3 As of July 31, 1938,her married name was Lawson.1 She married William Russell Lawson, son of John Robert Lawson and Ethel Mills, on July 31, 1938.1,2 Margaret Alice Campbell died on May 30, 2005 at Bartlett, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 88.3,2 She Margaret Alice Lawson, 88, of Bartlett, formerly of South Charleston, W.Va., homemaker, died Monday at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, Va., with burial in Red Bank Cemetery. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel has local charge. She was a member of Darlington Methodist Church in South Charleston. Mrs. Lawson, the widow of William R. Lawson, leaves a daughter, Margaret Edrington of Bartlett; a son, John R. Lawson of Anchorage, Alaska, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society. on June 1, 2005.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 107, District 20-92B, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

William Russell Lawson b. February 27, 1917, d. August 16, 1999
Marriage*Margaret Alice Campbell married William Russell Lawson, son of John Robert Lawson and Ethel Mills, on July 31, 1938.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the Margaret Alice Lawson obituary in the Jun 1, 2005 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William R. Lawson obituary in the Aug 18, 1999 edition.

Carlos Ray Bragg1,2,3,4

M, b. April 5, 1937, d. August 25, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 234-58-5660.3 Carlos Ray Bragg was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery East, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.4 He was born on April 5, 1937 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Margaret Elizabeth Lawson, daughter of William Russell Lawson and Margaret Alice Campbell, on December 18, 1956 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Carlos Ray Bragg died on August 25, 1976 at age 39.3,4

Family

Margaret Elizabeth Lawson
Marriage*He married Margaret Elizabeth Lawson, daughter of William Russell Lawson and Margaret Alice Campbell, on December 18, 1956 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Rebecca Lee Bragg1
  • Jeanette Lyman Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bragg-Lawson marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S10231] Forest Hill Cemetery East, Shelby Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.

Rev. William Joseph Lawson1,2,3

M, b. January 21, 1943, d. January 7, 2000
FatherWilliam Russell Lawson1,2 b. February 27, 1917, d. August 16, 1999
MotherMargaret Alice Campbell1,2 b. September 24, 1916, d. May 30, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 234-66-4560.4 Rev. William Joseph Lawson was born on January 21, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 He married Jane McClave in 1969.1 Rev. William Joseph Lawson died on January 7, 2000 at Tennessee at age 56.4

Family

Jane McClave
Marriage*He married Jane McClave in 1969.1 
Children
  • Shelby Lawson1
  • K. C. Lawson1

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William R. Lawson obituary in the Aug 18, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.