Beverly Jo Baker1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 6, 1938, d. October 25, 1992
FatherHarold Baker1,2,3,6 b. October 22, 1915, d. June 23, 1986
MotherRuby Marie Young1,2,3,6 b. July 1, 1916, d. August 8, 1984
     Beverly Jo Baker was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.7,8,5 She and Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima were divorced.3 Beverly Jo Baker was born on June 6, 1938 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.7,4,5 As of February 6, 1954,her married name was Rima.4 She married Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima on February 6, 1954 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.4 Beverly Jo Baker married James Dayton Baker on November 17, 1962 at Island Co., Washington.8,3,9 Beverly Jo Baker died on October 25, 1992 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 54.7,8,5 She Beverly Jo Baker, 54, Kansas City, Kan., died Oct. 25, 1992, at Bethany Medical Center. Graveside services will be at the Fort Gibson (Okla.) National Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was born in Palouse, Idaho, and lived in Miami, Okla., before moving to Kansas City, Kan., 2½ years ago. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Daughters of the American Revolution, both in Miami, Okla. Her husband, James D. Baker, died in 1987. Survivors include two sons, Robert H. Baker, Kansas City, Kan., and William E. Baker, Hayward, Calif; four daughters, Cheryl A. Murphy, Louisville, Ky., Tanna Innis, Tonganoxie, Kan., Regina Sadia, Wenatchee, Wash., and Connie Slaton, Kansas City, Kan; a brother, David Baker, Miami, Okla; two sisters, Dolorse Woodard, Bartlesville, Okla., and Connie Fields, Miami, Okla; and 14 grandchildren. on October 27, 1992.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 456, District 29-28A, Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho1
1950Dwelling 179, District 29-40, Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho2

Family 1

Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima b. November 13, 1935, d. December 30, 2018
Divorce*Beverly Jo Baker and Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima were divorced.3 
Marriage* Beverly Jo Baker married Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima on February 6, 1954 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.4 
Children
  • Cheryl Ann Rima8
  • Tanna Marie Rima8

Family 2

James Dayton Baker b. May 5, 1936, d. June 24, 1988
Marriage*Beverly Jo Baker married James Dayton Baker on November 17, 1962 at Island Co., Washington.8,3,9 
Children
  • Robert Harold Baker8,9
  • William Eugene Baker8,9
  • Connie Sue Baker8,9
  • Regina Lynn Baker8,10

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S6415] Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho, Marriage Records, 1863-1966.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S13668] Brown-Winters Funeral Home, online www.brown-winters.com, From the David Michael Baker obituary.
  7. [S2885] Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=woodard&GSfn=harvey&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=3017800&CRid=98460&df=all&
  8. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Beverly Jo Baker obituary in the Oct 27, 1992 edition.
  9. [S1773] Joplin Globe, The, From the James Dayton Baker obituary in the Jun 25, 1988 edition.
  10. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 1, 1921, d. September 29, 1964
FatherEdward Louis Campbell3,4
MotherVerdilla Jane Baker6,3,4 b. April 23, 1901, d. October 18, 1991
     Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.7,3 His Social Security Number was 518-18-9048.3,8 He was born on February 1, 1921 at Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.7,3,4,5 He married Marjorie Laurine Thrower on December 6, 1944 at Libby, Lincoln Co., Montana.6 Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Alice Elizabeth Novotny on August 20, 1946 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.9,10 Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell and Alice Elizabeth Novotny were divorced in 1954.10 Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Josephine Zumwalt on July 8, 1959 at Kooskia, Idaho Co., Idaho.1,11 Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell died on September 29, 1964 at Pierce, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 43.7,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 17, District 44, Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho6

Family 1

Marjorie Laurine Thrower b. June 18, 1927, d. September 7, 2012
Marriage*Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Marjorie Laurine Thrower on December 6, 1944 at Libby, Lincoln Co., Montana.6 

Family 2

Alice Elizabeth Novotny b. April 3, 1918, d. November 23, 2003
Marriage*Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Alice Elizabeth Novotny on August 20, 1946 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.9,10 
Divorce* Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell and Alice Elizabeth Novotny were divorced in 1954.10 
Children
  • Barbara A. Campbell12,10
  • Katheryn K. "Kathy" Campbell12,10

Family 3

Josephine Zumwalt b. February 15, 1929, d. April 17, 2009
Marriage*Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Josephine Zumwalt on July 8, 1959 at Kooskia, Idaho Co., Idaho.1,11 

Citations

  1. [S884] Upper Snake River Family History Center and Ricks College, Idaho, Marriage Index, 1842-1996.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
  4. [S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.
  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. [S5661] Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Nez Perce Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  10. [S13670] Silha Funeral Homes, online www.silhafuneralhomes.com, From the Alice Elizabeth Campbell obituary.
  11. [S6415] Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho, Marriage Records, 1863-1966.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Vivian Campbell1

F, b. January 22, 1922, d. January 22, 1922
FatherEdward Louis Campbell1
MotherVerdilla Jane Baker1 b. April 23, 1901, d. October 18, 1991
     Vivian Campbell died on January 22, 1922 at Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.1 She was born on January 22, 1922 at Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.1

Citations

  1. [S868] The Descendants of Eligah Baker and Sarah Polly, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gwenbjorkman&id=I2000044

Beatrice Evelyn Baker1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 12, 1917, d. December 28, 2007
FatherWilliam Burtrum "Bert" Baker1,2,3,6 b. April 14, 1873, d. December 10, 1944
MotherLoula Alice "Lydia" Stewart1,2,3,6 b. July 28, 1877, d. July 15, 1955
     Her Social Security Number was 518-66-3818.7 Beatrice Evelyn Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.8,6 She was born on October 12, 1917 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.3,7,6 As of October 12, 1934,her married name was Smolinski.4 She married Alfred William Smolinski on October 12, 1934 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.4,9,5,6 Beatrice Evelyn Baker died on December 28, 2007 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 90.7,6 She Beatrice Evelyn Baker Smolinski, 90, of Orofino passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. Beatrice was born Oct. 12, 1917, on Texas Ridge near Deary to William Burtrum and Loula Alice Stewart Baker. The family moved to the Fraser area, near Weippe, in 1920, where Beatrice attended the old Cottonwood School through the eighth grade. She married Alfred William Smolinski Oct. 12, 1934, in Orofino and they farmed in the Fraser area until moving to Orofino in 1952. Alfred preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1997. Beatrice was always a busy "Bea". In Fraser, she was a member of the Fraser Grange, a 4-H club leader and along with good friend, Irene Jackson, organized the Fraser Get-Together Club. She was a member of the Orofino Bluebell Rebekah Lodge for 50 years, where she received the decoration of chivalry, the highest honor the order can bestow upon a member. As a Rebekah, she served in many roles: treasurer for both the Orofino Lodge and Grand LEA of Idaho assembly assistant officer for several years at Rebekah Assemblies of Idaho and assistance and advisor to the Orofino Theta Rho Girls Club. Beatrice also served as treasurer for the Orofino Senior Citizens Center for several years and she worked at the Orofino Convalescent Center for seven years as an assistant cook before being promoted to cook. Beatrice was a member of the Orofino United Methodist Church and a WSCS member. Beatrice is survived by two daughters, Glenna Johnston and her husband Phil of Orofino, and Karen Crump and her husband Norman of Rathdrum. Idaho five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Burial at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. on January 1, 2008.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 111, Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho2
1930Dwelling 17, District 44, Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho1
1940Dwelling 45, District 18-11, Greer, Clearwater Co., Idaho10
1950Dwelling 1, District 18-8, Greer, Clearwater Co., Idaho11

Family

Alfred William Smolinski b. March 5, 1906, d. December 26, 1997
Marriage*Beatrice Evelyn Baker married Alfred William Smolinski on October 12, 1934 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.4,9,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.
  4. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  5. [S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Alfred William Smolinski obituary in the Dec 28, 1997 edition.
  6. [S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Beatrice Evelyn Baker Smolinski obituary in the Jan 1, 2008 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5661] Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Nez Perce Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Evelyn C. Snyder1,2

F, b. December 24, 1923, d. August 1, 2009
FatherOmer Clarence Snyder1,2,3 b. February 2, 1895, d. June 22, 1970
MotherGoldie Fay Baker1,2,3 b. September 24, 1904, d. May 31, 1976
     Evelyn C. Snyder was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.4 She was born on December 24, 1923 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho; Her obituary has a birth date of Dec 25, 1923.5,2 As of August 14, 1947,her married name was Huddleston. She married Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.2 Evelyn C. Snyder died on August 1, 2009 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 85.5,2 She Evelyn C. Huddleston passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Death was the result of an accidental burning. Evelyn was born Dec. 25, 1923, to Omer C. and Goldie Baker Snyder, at Orofino. She grew up near Weippe on Snyder ranch on the edge of Lolo Creek. As a child, she attended the OK School and the Wilson School. As a young woman, she worked as a cook's helper in the logging camp at Headquarters. She married N.A. (Bo) Huddleston on Aug. 14, 1947. Along with Bo came his four children from a previous marriage, Nancy, Diane, Donna and Butch. They lived and worked in the Pierce area for several years. Evelyn and Bo went on to have five children of their own, Carol, Norman, Kenny, Marvin and Marlene. They moved to Kamiah and worked there for a little more than a year before moving to Lewiston in 1958. Her last and final move was to the Lapwai Valley in 1961, where she resided until her death. Evelyn enjoyed family gatherings, visiting with friends and potluck dinners. Her homemade noodles and beef were a favorite of the family. She will be missed by all of us. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bo; her son Kenny and family; daughters Diane Erickson and Donna Willoughby; and two granddaughters. on August 5, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 16, District 19, Lolo, Clearwater Co., Idaho1
1940Dwelling 21, District 18-13, Lolo, Clearwater Co., Idaho3

Family

Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston b. December 5, 1915, d. April 20, 1985
Marriage*Evelyn C. Snyder married Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Evelyn C. Huddleston obituary in the Aug 5, 2009 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2887] Normal Hill Cemetery, Nez Perce Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=baker&GSfn=raymond&GSby=1926&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=14258830&CRid=322922&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Kenneth D. Huddleston obituary in the Mar 4, 1984 edition.
  7. [S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.

Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston1,2

M, b. December 5, 1915, d. April 20, 1985
     Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.2 His Social Security Number was 518-12-3601.3 He was born on December 5, 1915 at Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington.1,3,2 He married Evelyn C. Snyder, daughter of Omer Clarence Snyder and Goldie Fay Baker, on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.4 Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston died on April 20, 1985 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 69.1,2

Family

Evelyn C. Snyder b. December 24, 1923, d. August 1, 2009
Marriage*He married Evelyn C. Snyder, daughter of Omer Clarence Snyder and Goldie Fay Baker, on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S868] The Descendants of Eligah Baker and Sarah Polly, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gwenbjorkman&id=I2000044
  2. [S2887] Normal Hill Cemetery, Nez Perce Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=baker&GSfn=raymond&GSby=1926&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=14258830&CRid=322922&df=all&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Evelyn C. Huddleston obituary in the Aug 5, 2009 edition.
  5. [S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Kenneth D. Huddleston obituary in the Mar 4, 1984 edition.
  6. [S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.

Hugh Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. June 2, 1892, d. October 23, 1956
FatherWilliam Wheeler Sowder1,2,10 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913
MotherOctavia Lee West1,2,3,11,10 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
     His Social Security Number was 432-12-3151.12 Hugh Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.7,9 He was born on June 2, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,9,10,12,13 He married Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.8,14 Hugh Sowder and Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.4 Hugh Sowder married Harriet Anna Napier on July 26, 1945 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.8 Hugh Sowder died on October 23, 1956 at age 64.7,9,12

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 139, Grant, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas2
1920Dwelling 470, District 148, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas3
1930Dwelling 309, District 22, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas5
1940Dwelling 251, District 72-26A, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas11
1950Dwelling 61, District 72-45, Prairie Grove, Washington Co., Arkansas15

Occupation

1910Laundry wagon driver2
1920Photographer3
1930Studio manager5
1940Newspaper engraver11

Family 1

Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller b. September 8, 1911, d. March 3, 2001
Marriage*Hugh Sowder married Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.8,14 
Divorce* Hugh Sowder and Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.4 
Child

Family 2

Harriet Anna Napier b. September 22, 1901, d. March 2, 1986
Marriage*Hugh Sowder married Harriet Anna Napier on July 26, 1945 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.8 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S870] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  9. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  10. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  14. [S14177] Unknown compiler, Arkansas, U.S., Washington County Marriage Records, 1845-1941.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Kara Lee Miller obituary in the Jun 13, 2021 edition.

Raymond West "Ray" Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 18, 1898, d. February 14, 1971
FatherWilliam Wheeler Sowder1,2 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913
MotherOctavia Lee West1,2,3 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
     Raymond West "Ray" Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.5,7 His Social Security Number was 428-90-0095.8 He was born on December 18, 1898 at Havensville, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas.1,5,6,8 He married Grace Leona Phenice circa 1928.4,7,9 Raymond West "Ray" Sowder died on February 14, 1971 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi, at age 72.5,7 He Raymond West Sowder, 72, 5016 East Railroad, Gulfport, a retired employe of the Veterans Administration, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport after a lengthy illness. Mr. Sowder was admitted to the hospital two days ago. Born Dec. 12, 1898, in Rottawomee, Kan., Mr. Sowder resided in Gulfport for 15 years prior to which he worked for the VA in Fayetteville, Ark., Pineville, La., and Chillicothe, Ohio. He retired from VA in 1964 as manager of the laundry following 28 years service with the was a veteran of World Ware. Mr. Sowder was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport and a teacher in the Men's Bible Class of the Sunday school. A graveside service will be held in Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Sowder is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Phenice Sowder, Gulfport; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Meadows, Gulfport, and Mrs. Donnie (Flora) Thurmond, Houston, Tex; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Keith, Fayetteville, Ark., and Miss Elizabeth Sowder, Fort Smith, Ark., and three grandchildren. on February 15, 1971.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 139, Grant, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas2
1920Dwelling 470, District 148, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas3
1930Dwelling 120, District 26, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas4
1940Dwelling 158, District 72-28, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas10
1950Dwelling 19, District 71-23, Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio11

Occupation

1920News stand newsboy3
1930Automobile mechanic4
1940Laundryman10
1950Veterans hospital laundry foreman11

Family

Grace Leona Phenice b. December 14, 1903, d. December 27, 1993
Marriage*Raymond West "Ray" Sowder married Grace Leona Phenice circa 1928.4,7,9 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S4742] Sun Herald, From the Raymond West Sowder obituary in the Feb 15, 1971 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4742] Sun Herald, From the Grace P. Sowder obituary in the Dec 29, 1993 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Alice Sowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 7, 1903, d. December 27, 1983
FatherWilliam Wheeler Sowder1 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913
MotherOctavia Lee West1,2,3 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
     Her Social Security Number was 431-19-5299.6 Alice Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.5 She was born on August 7, 1903 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.1,6 As of March 8, 1934,her married name was Keith.4 She married Raymond Keith on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.4,7 Alice Sowder died on December 27, 1983 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 80.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas1
1920Dwelling 470, District 148, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas3
1930Dwelling 312, District 23, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas2
1940Dwelling 167, District 38-1, Cooper, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma8
1950Dwelling 160, District 38-1, Cooper, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma9

Occupation

1920Confectionary clerk3
1930University mail clerk2

Family

Raymond Keith b. December 22, 1902, d. September 16, 1979
Marriage*Alice Sowder married Raymond Keith on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.4,7 
Children
  • Paul Raymond Keith8,9
  • Donald Barton Keith8,9,10
  • Mary Lee Keith9,11

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  5. [S3325] Fairview Memorial Gardens, Washington Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S14177] Unknown compiler, Arkansas, U.S., Washington County Marriage Records, 1845-1941.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S14179] Jennings Daily News, From the Keith-Stegall marriage announcement in the Jan 6, 1958 edition.
  11. [S5170] Northwest Arkansas Times, From the Taylor-Keith marriage announcement in the Oct 20, 1961 edition.

Estelle R. Sowder1,2,3

F, b. July 23, 1907, d. June 1, 1960
FatherWilliam Wheeler Sowder4,1,3 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913
MotherOctavia Lee West4,1,3 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
     Estelle R. Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.2,3 She was born on July 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.5,3 She died on June 1, 1960 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 52.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas4
1920Dwelling 470, District 148, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas1
1940Dwelling 465, District 66-36, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas6

Occupation

1940Teacher6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Elizabeth Sowder1,2,3

F, b. July 23, 1907, d. December 16, 1992
FatherWilliam Wheeler Sowder1 b. August 22, 1864, d. February 8, 1913
MotherOctavia Lee West1,2,3,4 b. February 17, 1867, d. August 8, 1943
     Elizabeth Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.5 Her Social Security Number was 430-82-5311.6 She was born on July 23, 1907 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.6 She died on December 16, 1992 at Arkansas at age 85.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 137, District 143, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas1
1920Dwelling 470, District 148, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas3
1930Dwelling 312, District 23, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas2
1940Dwelling 251, District 72-26A, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas4

Occupation

1930Grade school teacher2
1940Teacher4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Andrew Postlethwait1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 9, 1893, d. April 10, 1971
     William Andrew Postlethwait was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Prescott, Nevada Co., Arkansas.3,5 His Social Security Number was 525-24-1171.7 He was born on April 9, 1893 at Little Creek, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.3,7,5,8,9,6 He married May Sowder, daughter of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on August 4, 1914 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.2,4 William Andrew Postlethwait died on April 10, 1971 at age 78.3,5,9

Family

May Sowder b. September 11, 1886, d. May 25, 1959
Marriage*He married May Sowder, daughter of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on August 4, 1914 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3416] Forest Park Cemetery, Sebastian Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5169] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Nevada Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller1,2

F, b. September 8, 1911, d. March 3, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 429-23-2745.3 Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Springdale, Washington Co., Arkansas.4 She was born on September 8, 1911 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.3,2 As of January 14, 1928,her married name was Sowder.1 She married Hugh Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.1,5 Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller and Hugh Sowder were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.6 Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller died on March 3, 2001 at Springdale, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 89.7,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 309, District 22, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas8
1940Dwelling 328, District 60-7, Cushing, Payne Co., Oklahoma9

Family

Hugh Sowder b. June 2, 1892, d. October 23, 1956
Marriage*Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller married Hugh Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.1,5 
Divorce* Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller and Hugh Sowder were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3765] Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks, Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5174] Friendship Cemetery, Washington Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S14177] Unknown compiler, Arkansas, U.S., Washington County Marriage Records, 1845-1941.
  6. [S870] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Divorces, 1923-1969.
  7. [S5173] Jessekeller, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/45946936/person/6451346551
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Kara Lee Miller obituary in the Jun 13, 2021 edition.

Raymond Keith1,2

M, b. December 22, 1902, d. September 16, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 448-34-4592.3 Raymond Keith was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.4 He was born on December 22, 1902 at Gotebo, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma.3,2 He married Alice Sowder, daughter of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.1,5 Raymond Keith died on September 16, 1979 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 76.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 167, District 38-1, Cooper, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma6
1950Dwelling 160, District 38-1, Cooper, Kiowa Co., Oklahoma7

Occupation

1940Farmer6
1950Farmer7

Family

Alice Sowder b. August 7, 1903, d. December 27, 1983
Marriage*Raymond Keith married Alice Sowder, daughter of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.1,5 
Children
  • Paul Raymond Keith6,7
  • Donald Barton Keith6,7,8
  • Mary Lee Keith7,9

Citations

  1. [S871] Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Division, Arkansas Marriage Index, 1837-1957.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3325] Fairview Memorial Gardens, Washington Co., AK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S14177] Unknown compiler, Arkansas, U.S., Washington County Marriage Records, 1845-1941.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S14179] Jennings Daily News, From the Keith-Stegall marriage announcement in the Jan 6, 1958 edition.
  9. [S5170] Northwest Arkansas Times, From the Taylor-Keith marriage announcement in the Oct 20, 1961 edition.

Grace Leona Phenice1,2

F, b. December 14, 1903, d. December 27, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 428-76-8338.3 Grace Leona Phenice was born on December 14, 1903 at Louisiana.2,3 As of circa 1928,her married name was Sowder.4 She married Raymond West "Ray" Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, circa 1928.4,1,5 Grace Leona Phenice died on December 27, 1993 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 90.2,5,3 She Mrs. Grace P. Sowder, 90, of Dayton, Ohio, and a former resident of Gulfport, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1993, in Dayton. Mrs. Sowder was a retired Gulfport school teacher and a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. Sowder. Survivors include two daughters; Patricia Bennett of Jacksonville, Fla; and Flora Bialorucki of Dayton, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. on December 29, 1993.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 26, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas4
1940Dwelling 158, District 72-28, Prairie, Washington Co., Arkansas6
1950Dwelling 19, District 71-23, Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1940Teacher6
1950Teacher7

Family

Raymond West "Ray" Sowder b. December 18, 1898, d. February 14, 1971
Marriage*Grace Leona Phenice married Raymond West "Ray" Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, circa 1928.4,1,5 

Citations

  1. [S4742] Sun Herald, From the Raymond West Sowder obituary in the Feb 15, 1971 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S4742] Sun Herald, From the Grace P. Sowder obituary in the Dec 29, 1993 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Diane Rubin1,2

F, b. July 3, 1931
     Diane Rubin was born on July 3, 1931 at Cook Co., Illinois.3 As of January 15, 1953,her married name was Wolf.2 She married Richard Victor "Dick" Wolf, son of Julius Wolf and Ethel Phyllis Schaffer, on January 15, 1953 at Cook Co., Illinois.1,2

Family

Richard Victor "Dick" Wolf b. January 6, 1928, d. April 17, 2005
Marriage*Diane Rubin married Richard Victor "Dick" Wolf, son of Julius Wolf and Ethel Phyllis Schaffer, on January 15, 1953 at Cook Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children
  • Arlene Wolf1
  • Dean Wolf1
  • Sandra Wolf1

Citations

  1. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Richard V. Wolf obituary in the Apr 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  3. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.

Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 5, 1910, d. December 15, 1984
FatherCharles William Smith1,3 b. July 13, 1870, d. April 24, 1911
MotherClara Ellen Nixon1,3 b. February 23, 1880, d. September 1, 1916
     Her Social Security Number was 335-03-4295.6 Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith was born on September 5, 1910 at Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa.3,7,6 As of December 27, 1929,her married name was Brady.3 She married Joseph J. Brady on December 27, 1929.3 As of August 28, 1966,her married name was Frazee.3 Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith married Chester C. Frazee on August 28, 1966.3 Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith died on December 15, 1984 at Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 74.3,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 205, District 169, Nassau, Sioux Co., IowaEnumerated in the household of her uncle Ezra Campbell2
1940Dwelling 190, District 103-2711, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Waitress5

Family 1

Joseph J. Brady b. November 16, 1906, d. February 15, 1962
Marriage*Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith married Joseph J. Brady on December 27, 1929.3 

Family 2

Chester C. Frazee b. March 14, 1918, d. June 16, 1980
Marriage*Laura Celesta "Meda" Smith married Chester C. Frazee on August 28, 1966.3 

Citations

  1. [S874] Donna Bennett, "Charles William Smith," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 30, 2002.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1156] Blechl, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2600009&id=I554271952
  4. [S2443] Riverside Cemetery, Clay Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=29831451&CRid=95956&
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4816] Huttner/Smith Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10406442/person/-542321298

Ruby Linford Pennington1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 19, 1902, d. May 29, 1986
FatherJames Ira Pennington1,2,5,6 b. November 30, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
MotherCora Mae Conner1,2,5,6 b. June 27, 1881, d. January 26, 1977
     Ruby Linford Pennington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 719-14-5457.7 He married Louise Unknown.6 Ruby Linford Pennington was born on April 19, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,5,6 He married Mildred Frances Wynn on August 22, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Ruby Linford Pennington and Mildred Frances Wynn were divorced before 1938.5 Ruby Linford Pennington married Carrie Anne James on July 3, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Ruby Linford Pennington died on May 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.7,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 336, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 12, District 16, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Railraod shop inspector8

Family 1

Louise Unknown
Marriage*Ruby Linford Pennington married Louise Unknown.6 

Family 2

Mildred Frances Wynn b. February 21, 1907, d. May 20, 1991
Marriage*Ruby Linford Pennington married Mildred Frances Wynn on August 22, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ruby Linford Pennington and Mildred Frances Wynn were divorced before 1938.5 
Children

Family 3

Carrie Anne James b. circa 1899
Marriage*Ruby Linford Pennington married Carrie Anne James on July 3, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Cora M. Pennington obituary in the Jan 28, 1977 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pennington-Wynn marriage record.
  4. [S4193] Nicewonder Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50649386/person/13100056139
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Rena Bee Pennington1,2,3,4

F, b. October 26, 1903, d. February 17, 1999
FatherJames Ira Pennington1,3 b. November 30, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
MotherCora Mae Conner1,3 b. June 27, 1881, d. January 26, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-6759.5 Rena Bee Pennington was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 Her married name was Wileman.5 She married Joseph Arthur "Joe" Wileman.3,7 Rena Bee Pennington was born on October 26, 1903 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6 As of December 2, 1922,her married name was Frederick.2 She married John Russell Frederick on December 2, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 Rena Bee Pennington died on February 17, 1999 at Florida at age 95.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 336, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 433, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 508, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family 1

Joseph Arthur "Joe" Wileman b. September 3, 1893, d. September 17, 1977
Marriage*Rena Bee Pennington married Joseph Arthur "Joe" Wileman.3,7 

Family 2

John Russell Frederick b. July 27, 1903, d. October 15, 1964
Marriage*Rena Bee Pennington married John Russell Frederick on December 2, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frederick-Pennington marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Cora M. Pennington obituary in the Jan 28, 1977 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Russell Frederick obituary in the Oct 16, 1964 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [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&
  7. [S4193] Nicewonder Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50649386/person/13100056139
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Retha Ann Pennington1

F, b. January 3, 1911, d. October 29, 1967
FatherJames Ira Pennington2,1 b. November 30, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
MotherCora Mae Conner2,1 b. June 27, 1881, d. January 26, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 235-30-8636.3 Retha Ann Pennington and Emmett G. Helm were divorced.1 Retha Ann Pennington was born on January 3, 1911 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,1,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Helm.5 She married Emmett G. Helm circa 1929.1,5,6 As of January 31, 1956,her married name was Stinson.1 Retha Ann Pennington married Joseph Charles Stinson on January 31, 1956 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 Retha Ann Pennington died on October 29, 1967 at Key West, Monroe Co., Florida, at age 56.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 336, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 16, District 28-26, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Emmett G. Helm b. circa 1910
Divorce*Retha Ann Pennington and Emmett G. Helm were divorced.1 
Marriage* Retha Ann Pennington married Emmett G. Helm circa 1929.1,5,6 
Child

Family 2

Joseph Charles Stinson
Marriage*Retha Ann Pennington married Joseph Charles Stinson on January 31, 1956 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4193] Nicewonder Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50649386/person/13100056139
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Retta Matilda Pennington1,2,3

F, b. January 12, 1905, d. January 2, 1997
FatherJames Ira Pennington1,2 b. November 30, 1876, d. September 18, 1954
MotherCora Mae Conner1,2 b. June 27, 1881, d. January 26, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-9758.4 Her married name was Albury.2 Retta Matilda Pennington married Unknown Albury.2 Retta Matilda Pennington and Gilbert Luther Wolfe were divorced.5 Retta Matilda Pennington was born on January 12, 1905 at West Virginia.4 As of circa 1923,her married name was Wolfe.6 She married Gilbert Luther Wolfe circa 1923.3,6 Retta Matilda Pennington died on January 2, 1997 at South Carolina at age 91.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 336, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 163, District 15, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 24, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family 1

Unknown Albury
Marriage*Retta Matilda Pennington married Unknown Albury.2 

Family 2

Gilbert Luther Wolfe b. December 6, 1903, d. September 7, 1974
Divorce*Retta Matilda Pennington and Gilbert Luther Wolfe were divorced.5 
Marriage* Retta Matilda Pennington married Gilbert Luther Wolfe circa 1923.3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Cora M. Pennington obituary in the Jan 28, 1977 edition.
  3. [S4193] Nicewonder Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50649386/person/13100056139
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gilbert L. Wolfe obituary in the Sep 7, 1974 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leona B. Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1902
FatherFredrick Hines "Fred" Conner Sr.1,2,3,5,6,4,7 b. May 22, 1878, d. June 4, 1965
MotherMary Parthiena Bailey1,2,3,5,6,4,7 b. February 9, 1882, d. September 29, 1966
     Her married name was White.7 Leona B. Conner and Oakley Ensor Simpson were divorced.8 Leona B. Conner married N. E. White.7 Leona B. Conner was born circa 1902 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of October 21, 1937,her married name was Simpson.4 She married Oakley Ensor Simpson on October 21, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,5,6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 510, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 238, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 159, District 28-23, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 222, District 28-38, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Shirt factory laborer2

Family 1

N. E. White
Marriage*Leona B. Conner married N. E. White.7 

Family 2

Oakley Ensor Simpson b. December 26, 1907, d. August 26, 1970
Divorce*Leona B. Conner and Oakley Ensor Simpson were divorced.8 
Marriage* Leona B. Conner married Oakley Ensor Simpson on October 21, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,5,6,4 
Children
  • Donald Jerry Simpson11,9,10,8
  • Bonnie J. Simpson10

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 Oletha C. Martin obituary in the Oct 25, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lou C. Reynolds obituary in the Mar 23, 2008 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sylvia Martin Smith obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Gifford Conner obituary in the Apr 29, 1989 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oakley E. Simpson obituary in the Aug 28, 1970 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Arlee Burman Conner obituary in the Apr 4, 2012 edition.