Robert Lee Lawler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 7, 1927, d. February 3, 1995
FatherDennis Nathan Lawler1,6,7,8,2,5 b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949
MotherStella Watt Hancock1,6,7,8,2,5 b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-1152.9 Robert Lee Lawler was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on September 7, 1927 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,2,5 He married Rosamond Anne "Rosa" Wade on February 17, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Robert Lee Lawler died on February 3, 1995 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 67.9,2,4 He LAWLER, Robert Lee, 67, of 203 Ridgewood Circle, Covington, died Friday, February 3, 1995, at the Alleghany Regional Hospital. He was born in Alleghany County on September 7, 1927, son of the late Dennis Nathan and Stella Hancock Lawler. He was a retired machinist foreman for CSX Transportation, member of Epworth United Methodist Church and former Sunday School teacher, a member of the Gideons, and was very active in Boy Scouts of America having formed Selma Troop 92 and served as Scout Master. Mr. Lawler served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Wade Lawler, Covington; two daughters, Annaleigh L. Barrett, Durham, N.C., Jane L. McManeus, Charlotte, N.C; three sons, Lt. Colonel Dennis R. Lawler, USMC, Wash., Kevin Lawler, Creedmore, N.C., Kelly Lawler, Durham, N.C; three sisters, Martha VanBuren, Clifton Forge, Ruth McLeod, Hopewell, Louise Kirby, Chester; two brothers and sister-in-law, Harry Joe Lawler, Atlanta, Jimmy and Georgia Lawler, Gainesville, Ga; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 6, at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Jack Davis officiating, interment to follow. on February 5, 1995.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

Rosamond Anne "Rosa" Wade
Marriage*Robert Lee Lawler married Rosamond Anne "Rosa" Wade on February 17, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children
  • Anna Leigh Lawler1,2,5
  • Dennis Robert Lawler1,2
  • Jane Watt Lawler2
  • James Kevin Lawler2
  • Joseph Kelley Lawler2,5

Citations

  1. [S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Lawler obituary in Feb 5, 1995 edition.
  3. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Martha Elizabeth Lawler1,2,3,4

F, b. December 26, 1928, d. January 16, 2007
FatherDennis Nathan Lawler5,1,2,6,7 b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949
MotherStella Watt Hancock5,1,2,6,7 b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983
     Martha Elizabeth Lawler was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,8 She Martha Lawler Van Buren, age 78, of 620 Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia, formerly of Selma, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. She was born December 26, 1928 in Selma, Virginia, a daughter of the late Dennis Nathan and Stella Hancock Lawler. She was a retired circulation manager for the former Clifton Forge newspaper “The Daily Review”, and a waitress at various restaurants. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and The Women of the Moose, Chapter 22. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Van Buren, five sisters; Lillian L. Martin, Louise L. Kirby, Magdalene L. Hayth, Ruth L. McLeod, and Phyllis L. Armentrout, three brothers; Robert Lawler, James Lawler, and Eugene Lawler, a son-in-law, Bernard “Pete” Nicely, and two grandchildren; Joseph Wayne Van Buren and Amanda Marie Van Buren, who died at birth. She is survived by two daughters; Eugenia “Genie” Nicely of Iron Gate and Anita V. Boone and husband Rob of Covington, a son, Michael R. Van Buren, Sr. of Williamsburg, a brother, Harry J. Lawler of Atlanta, GA, five grandchildren; Michael R. Van Buren, Jr., Israel T. Boone, Joshua L. Van Buren, Travis L. Nicely, and Megan N. Boone, devoted companion and caregiver, William E. “Pete” Dodd of Clifton Forge, and a number of nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Michael Fleenor and Reverend Mike Warren officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. Pallbearers will be Casey Gibson, Harvey Van Buren, Tony Martin, Clyde Martin, William Evans, Jr., Joe Peters, Donnie Carter, Gary Nicely, and Jerry Nicely. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Nicely Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 620 Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge.2 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-4009.9 Her married name was Van Buren.2 Her married name was Dodd.10 She married Robert Lee Longo Van Buren.9 Martha Elizabeth Lawler married William Edward "Pete" Dodd Jr.10 Martha Elizabeth Lawler was born on December 26, 1928 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,2,8,3,4 She died on January 16, 2007 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.9,2,8,3,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Robert Lee Longo Van Buren b. December 10, 1922, d. May 19, 1957
Marriage*Martha Elizabeth Lawler married Robert Lee Longo Van Buren.9 
Children

Family 2

William Edward "Pete" Dodd Jr. b. April 12, 1936, d. August 4, 2012
Marriage*Martha Elizabeth Lawler married William Edward "Pete" Dodd Jr.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Lawler obituary in Feb 5, 1995 edition.
  8. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Eugenia Lee Van Buren obituary.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 13, 1934, d. April 6, 2001
FatherDennis Nathan Lawler1,2,3,6,5 b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949
MotherStella Watt Hancock1,2,3,6,5 b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-2408.5 James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler married Unknown Kesee.7 James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler was born on April 13, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 He died on April 6, 2001 at Georgia at age 66.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Unknown Kesee
Marriage*James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler married Unknown Kesee.7 

Citations

  1. [S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
  2. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Lawler obituary in Feb 5, 1995 edition.
  7. [S3304] Ellton Lacey's Family File, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=belacey1&id=I71043

Harry Joseph Lawler1,2,3

M, b. February 19, 1938, d. September 8, 2009
FatherDennis Nathan Lawler4,1,2,5,6 b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949
MotherStella Watt Hancock4,1,2,5,6 b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 223-44-8206.7 Harry Joseph Lawler was born on February 19, 1938 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7,3 He married Diane Barber circa 1967.2,8 Harry Joseph Lawler died on September 8, 2009 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 71.7,2 He Mr. Harry Joseph Lawler, of Atlanta died September 8, 2009. Joe is the son of the late Stella Hancock Lawler and Dennis Nathan Lawler, Clifton Forge, Virginia. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Diane Barber Lawler. He is survived by his son, Matthew Lawler and his wife, Kelley Lawler and their children Avery and Caroline Lawler of Cumming, Georgia and his daughter, Barbara Lawler Driscoll and her husband Kent Driscoll and their daughter Mary Kent of Memphis, Tennessee. Joe was a graduate of Virginia Tech University and an avid Hokie fan. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia. In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Emory ILD Center-Pulmonary Division, Whitehead Biomedical Building, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. on September 10, 2009.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Family

Diane Barber b. July 3, 1941, d. July 28, 2008
Marriage*Harry Joseph Lawler married Diane Barber circa 1967.2,8 
Children
  • Barbara H. Lawler2,8
  • Matthew R. Lawler2,8

Citations

  1. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
  2. [S1573] Atlanta Journal-Constitution, From the Harry Joseph Lawler obituary in the Sep 10, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Lawler obituary in Feb 5, 1995 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1573] Atlanta Journal-Constitution, From the Diane Barber Lawler obituary in the Jul 30, 2008 edition.

Phyllis Rhea Lawler1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 5, 1931, d. January 25, 1994
FatherDennis Nathan Lawler1,2,7,5,6 b. June 26, 1882, d. April 21, 1949
MotherStella Watt Hancock1,2,7,5,6 b. April 13, 1897, d. June 23, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-6001.8 Phyllis Rhea Lawler was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.9 She was born on October 5, 1931 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.8,9,3,4,5 As of June 19, 1948,her married name was Armentrout.6 She married Raymond Ewell "Buck" Armentrout on June 19, 1948 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,6 Phyllis Rhea Lawler died on January 25, 1994 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 62.8,9,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Family

Raymond Ewell "Buck" Armentrout b. August 3, 1925, d. July 11, 1989
Marriage*Phyllis Rhea Lawler married Raymond Ewell "Buck" Armentrout on June 19, 1948 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,6 

Citations

  1. [S771] Bernice Lawler, "Stella Hancock Lawler," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 7, 2005 and Jan 9, 2007.
  2. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Martha Lawler Van Buren obituary.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3303] Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 8, 1907, d. May 12, 1980
     Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 His Social Security Number was 223-09-0570.7 He was born on February 8, 1907 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jan 8, 1907.7,3,5,6 He married Virginia Ethel Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, circa 1929.1,2,5,8 Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. died on May 12, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.7,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 288, District 9, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930Freight line truck driver2

Family

Virginia Ethel Kirby b. October 24, 1909, d. May 16, 1982
Marriage*Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. married Virginia Ethel Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, circa 1929.1,2,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S778] Michele M. Brown (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), "Hancock Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec13, 2001.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Jean Ellis obituary in the Dec 6, 2004 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S9189] David C. Brown Funeral Home, online www.davidcbrownfh.com, From the Frank Benjamin Shorter, Jr. obituary.
  9. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Walter Lamarr Lovelady Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1912, d. March 12, 1965
     Walter Lamarr Lovelady Sr. was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.2,5 His Social Security Number was 223-03-9455.6 He married Edna Mae Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock.2,3,5 Walter Lamarr Lovelady Sr. was born on August 27, 1912 at Cartersville, Bartow Co., Georgia.6,2,4,5 He died on March 12, 1965 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 52.2,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 93, District 110-4, Hopewell, Virginia1

Occupation

1940Rayon mill pipe fitter1

Family

Edna Mae Kirby b. September 24, 1911, d. December 3, 1992
Marriage*Walter Lamarr Lovelady Sr. married Edna Mae Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock.2,3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2896] Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=johnson&GSfn=benjamin&GSby=1938&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=65278222&CRid=1492175&df=all&
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edna Mae Kirby Lovelady obituary in the Dec 4, 1992 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.

Leonard Elton Soltau1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 6, 1920, d. August 24, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 474-20-9428.6 Leonard Elton Soltau was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.1,2 He was born on October 6, 1920 at Sedan, Pope Co., Minnesota; The Minnesota birth index has a birth date of Oct 16, 1920.1,6,3,4,7,5 He married Dorothy Louise "Dot" Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, on June 15, 1946 at Camp Lee, Prince George Co., Virginia.1,8,3 Leonard Elton Soltau died on August 24, 2007 at New Mexico at age 86.1,6,2,7 He Leonard Elton Soltau, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985 and former resident of Pinecreek, MN, died Friday, August 24, 2007. He is survived by daughter, Suzanne Embree and husband Joseph of Albuquerque; son, Karl Rosazza and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jack Rosazza and wife, Traci, Jenny Rosazza, Jessica Rosazza, F. Kersten, Kevin Kersten, Sr., Brenda Catanach and husband, Manuel; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Ryan, Kevin, Jr, Roy, LeeAnne, Tyler, and Jesse; brother, Stanley Soltau and wife, Mable of Pinecreek, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Soltau, their son, Hoyt Soltau, and brothers and sisters. Mr. Soltau was a proud member of the CCC's and was grateful for the opportunity to serve. Mr. Soltau served 20 years in the U.S. Army. He served during WWII and Korea. He retired after 20 years from the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, MN as body guard to the president of the bank. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Special thank you to the wonderful people at Presbyterian Hospice. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 on August 25, 2007.2

Family

Dorothy Louise "Dot" Kirby b. July 20, 1919, d. May 15, 2001
Marriage*He married Dorothy Louise "Dot" Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, on June 15, 1946 at Camp Lee, Prince George Co., Virginia.1,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3300] Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe Co., NM, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Leonard Elton Soltau obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1157] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Dorothy Louise Kirby Rosazza Soltau obituary in the May 17, 2001 edition.
  9. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Hoyt Elton Soitau obituary in Sep 7, 1995 edition.

Edward Mason Mowery1,2,3

M, b. July 17, 1874, d. January 17, 1916
     Edward Mason Mowery was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on July 17, 1874 at Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He married Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 Edward Mason Mowery died on January 17, 1916 at McKendree, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 41.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1910Coal mine stable boss6

Family

Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light b. December 18, 1878, d. November 14, 1942
Marriage*Edward Mason Mowery married Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S781] Ancestors & Family of Melinda Roles Jacquier, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lindyjac&id=I8230
  2. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mowery-Light marriage record.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Ray Harold Mowery1,2,3

M, b. April 21, 1897, d. July 16, 1986
FatherEdward Mason Mowery4,5 b. July 17, 1874, d. January 17, 1916
MotherSarah Ethel "Sallie" Light4,5 b. December 18, 1878, d. November 14, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 719-05-9119.6 Ray Harold Mowery was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on April 21, 1897 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 21, 1896.6,1,3 He married Gussie Grant Willey on November 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7,8 Ray Harold Mowery died on July 16, 1986 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 89.2,3 He Ray Harold Mowery, 89, of Forest Hill, Summers County, died July 16, 1986, in Summers County Hospital, Hinton, after a long illness. He has lived most of his life in Summers County and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Forest Hill. He was a retired employee of the Chessie System. Surviving: son, Harold E. of Forest Hill; daughter, Mrs. Orma Tolley of Glen Burnie, Md; half brothers, Richard Olzer of Huntington, Oscar Olzer of Richmond, Va., Julius Olzer of Moundsville; half sister, Mrs. Josephine Allen of Bradley; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Ronald Meadows Funeral Home, Hinton, with the Rev. Bill Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. on July 17, 1986.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 91, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Steam railroad signalman9
1940Railroad signalman10

Family

Gussie Grant Willey b. November 22, 1900, d. January 9, 1975
Marriage*Ray Harold Mowery married Gussie Grant Willey on November 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ray Harold Mowery obituary in the Jul 17, 1986 edition.
  3. [S5637] Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S781] Ancestors & Family of Melinda Roles Jacquier, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lindyjac&id=I8230
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mowery-Willey marriage record.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gussie Mowery obituary in the Jan 10, 1975 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ruby Glen Mowery1

F, b. April 5, 1905, d. April 4, 1907
FatherEdward Mason Mowery1 b. July 17, 1874, d. January 17, 1916
MotherSarah Ethel "Sallie" Light1 b. December 18, 1878, d. November 14, 1942
     Ruby Glen Mowery was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on April 5, 1905 at West Virginia.1 She died on April 4, 1907 at West Virginia at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S781] Ancestors & Family of Melinda Roles Jacquier, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lindyjac&id=I8230

Gussie Grant Willey1,2,3

F, b. November 22, 1900, d. January 9, 1975
     Gussie Grant Willey was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,4 She was born on November 22, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,1,4,3 As of November 22, 1916,her married name was Mowery.2 She married Ray Harold Mowery, son of Edward Mason Mowery and Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light, on November 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,1 Gussie Grant Willey died on January 9, 1975 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1,4 She Forest Hill - Mrs. Gussie Mowery, 74, of Forest Hill died Thursday morning in a Hinton hospital following a short illness. Born in Summers County, Nov. 22, 1900, she was a daughter of the late Alma and Sarah Huffman Willey. She was a lifelong resident of Summers County and was a member of the Spruce Run Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Ray; one son, Harold of Forest Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Orma Tolley of Glen Bernie, Md; one sister, Mrs. Maycle Bumgardner of Talcott; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton with Rev. Billy Apostolon in charge. Burial will be in the Fairview baptist Church Cemetery at Forest Hill. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today. on January 10, 1975.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 91, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6

Family

Ray Harold Mowery b. April 21, 1897, d. July 16, 1986
Marriage*Gussie Grant Willey married Ray Harold Mowery, son of Edward Mason Mowery and Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light, on November 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gussie Mowery obituary in the Jan 10, 1975 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mowery-Willey marriage record.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S5637] Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S781] Ancestors & Family of Melinda Roles Jacquier, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lindyjac&id=I8230
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harold Edward Mowery1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 12, 1917, d. April 29, 1998
FatherRay Harold Mowery6,1,7,8,5 b. April 21, 1897, d. July 16, 1986
MotherGussie Grant Willey6,1,7,5 b. November 22, 1900, d. January 9, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-7575.9 Harold Edward Mowery was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on December 12, 1917 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.9,2,3,4 He married Ruth Elizabeth Thompson on June 16, 1944 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,10,11 Harold Edward Mowery died on April 29, 1998 at Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 80.9,2,3 He FOREST HILL - Harold Edward Mowery, 80, of Forest Hill died April 29, 1998, in a Glen Burnie, Md., hospital after a short illness. He was born in Forest Hill, where he lived most of his life. He was a retired welder for the Celanese Corp. in Narrows, Va. He was a member of River Valley Baptist Church, Forest Hill. Surviving: wife, Ruth Thompson Mowery; daughter, Joyce Leak Waltman of Glen Burnie; sister, Orma Tolley of Glen Burnie; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, with the Rev. Bill Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. on May 1, 1998.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Thompson b. December 19, 1921, d. January 27, 2013
Marriage*Harold Edward Mowery married Ruth Elizabeth Thompson on June 16, 1944 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,10,11 
Child
  • Joyce Mowery2,11

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harold Edward Mowery obituary in the May 1, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5637] Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Summers 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S781] Ancestors & Family of Melinda Roles Jacquier, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lindyjac&id=I8230
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gussie Mowery obituary in the Jan 10, 1975 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ray Harold Mowery obituary in the Jul 17, 1986 edition.
  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 Mowery-Thompson marriage record.
  11. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Ruth Elizabeth Mowery obituary.

Orma K. Mowery1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 7, 1921, d. December 14, 2015
FatherRay Harold Mowery2,4,6,7 b. April 21, 1897, d. July 16, 1986
MotherGussie Grant Willey2,4,7 b. November 22, 1900, d. January 9, 1975
     Orma K. Mowery was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.5,8 She was born on August 7, 1921 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,9,5 As of September 18, 1943,her married name was Tolley.3 She married David William Tolley on September 18, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 Orma K. Mowery died on December 14, 2015 at Harwood, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 94.5 She Orma K. Tolley (nee Mowery), age 94, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2015 at the Mandrin Hospice House, Harwood, MD with family at her side. She was a resident of Pasadena for 12 years living with her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and John Donnelly. Prior to moving to Pasadena, Orma lived in Glen Burnie in Harundale for 40 plus years. She was a native of Forest Hill, WV and always called WV her home. Orma was a retired nurse working for St. Agnes Hospital, North Arundel Hospital and finally at North Arundel Nursing Home. She was a long-time member of the Severn Christian Church and devout in her faith. She enjoyed vacationing to WV, talking on the phone, reading the Bible and spending time with family. She truly was the guiding force that held the family together. Orma was the beloved wife of the late David Tolley and deoved mother of Sandy Donnelly and her husband John and Delores Ann Waltman and her husband Donald; loving grandmother of Dave Waltman and his wife Kim, Robert Waltman and his wife Debbie, Alicia Gruss and Rebecca Groff and her husband Dean; cherished great-grandmother of Courtney and Ryan Gruss, Ethan and Maggie Groff, Shelby Waltman and the late Taylor Waltman. Family and friends are invited to gather at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadow-ridge Memorial Park, Inc. 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD (Exit 6 South off Rt. 100) on Monday, December 21 from 11:00am to 12:00pm where the funeral service will be held in the Kaufman Chapel at 12:00pm. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. on December 16, 2015.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 91, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family

David William Tolley b. April 3, 1917, d. November 22, 1994
Marriage*Orma K. Mowery married David William Tolley on September 18, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S781] Ancestors & Family of Melinda Roles Jacquier, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lindyjac&id=I8230
  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 Tolley-Mowery marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gussie Mowery obituary in the Jan 10, 1975 edition.
  5. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Orma K. Mowery Tolley obituary in the Dec 16, 2015 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ray Harold Mowery obituary in the Jul 17, 1986 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

David William Tolley1,2,3,4

M, b. April 3, 1917, d. November 22, 1994
     David William Tolley was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.3 His Social Security Number was 225-05-6964.5 He was born on April 3, 1917 at Cranberry, Avery Co., North Carolina.5,2,4 He married Orma K. Mowery, daughter of Ray Harold Mowery and Gussie Grant Willey, on September 18, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,6 David William Tolley died on November 22, 1994 at Maryland at age 77.5

Family

Orma K. Mowery b. August 7, 1921, d. December 14, 2015
Marriage*He married Orma K. Mowery, daughter of Ray Harold Mowery and Gussie Grant Willey, on September 18, 1943 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tolley-Mowery marriage record.
  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. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Orma K. Mowery Tolley obituary in the Dec 16, 2015 edition.

Margaret Hancock1

F, b. circa 1910
FatherRobert Watt Hancock1 b. November 3, 1864, d. February 20, 1922
MotherVirginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb1,2 b. August 25, 1866, d. December 29, 1925
     Margaret Hancock was born circa 1910 at Wythe Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virginia Lee Hancock obituary.

Mary Lee Bishop1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 1, 1913, d. October 2, 2006
FatherArnold Bishop1,3,4,5 b. April 28, 1892, d. December 24, 1918
MotherNellie Blake "Nell" Hancock1,2,3,4,5 b. November 27, 1893, d. September 7, 1949
     Mary Lee Bishop was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.4,6 Her Social Security Number was 230-52-2277.7 She was born on September 1, 1913 at Radford, Virginia.7,4,5,6 As of 1929,her married name was Johnson.4 She married Clarence Elmo "Kakie" Johnson in 1929.4 Mary Lee Bishop died on October 2, 2006 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 93.7,4,6,8 She Mary Lee Bishop Johnson, 93, died Monday, October 2, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center. Born in Radford, Va. in 1913, five year-old Mary Lee moved with her mother, Nellie Hancock Bishop and younger siblings, Roy and Elizabeth first to Lynchburg, and then to Hopewell in 1918 after her father, Arnold Bishop, died during the flu epidemic. She attended local elementary schools and Hopewell High School, where she was on the basketball team, the debate team, and cheerleading squad. She graduated in 1929, as did her husband of 64 years, the late C.E. "Kakie" Johnson, whom she married later that same year. Never idle in mind or body, at the age of 16, Mary Lee worked summers at the Tubize silk plant. She and "Kakie" worked together to survive the Great Depression by selling and delivering eggs, honey, and goats milk, while he found work wherever he could. At home, she canned the bounty from his summer gardens, smoked fish and meat from his hunting and fishing trips, and knitted and hooked rugs. During WWII with the expansion of Fort Lee, she and her husband provided housing for the superintendent of the construction company that was building the barracks there. The Johnsons also provided room and board for the superintendent's family and several of his co-workers. A woman of great moral strength and character, she was active, especially during her children's school years, in her chosen church, the First Christian Church of Hopewell. There she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and played the piano. With her primary focus always on her family, she was an exemplary wife and mother. At age 60, she traveled to Los Angeles where she donated a kidney to her critically ill son, Ben. When her children were older, she became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron, during 1956 and 1957. She remained a member of the local chapter for the rest of her life. She worked for 20 years as an assistant manager at King's Jewelers in Hopewell. In 1965, she was the grand prize winner of a new 1966 Ford Thunderbird in a nationwide Ford contest. She retired at age 62 and became a volunteer teacher's assistant at Woodlawn Elementary School. In the mid- 1950s, Mary Lee began painting still life, landscape and portrait paintings, and creating sculpture. During her lifetime, she completed considerably more than 100 paintings, some of which were sold to area collectors. Her two sons both became accomplished and recognized artists. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine J. McLean of Lynchburg, Va; her son, Robert A. Johnson of Vienna, Va; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Also surviving are her sister, Elizabeth B. Gleason and her sister-in-law, Frances J. Holt, both of Hopewell, two daughters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.E. "Kakie" Johnson; her son, Benjamin B. Johnson; her grandson, Lanny McLean; and her brother, Roy Bishop. There will be an Eastern Star Service Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 6 p.m. with the visitation with the family to follow until 8 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, October 9, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. on October 5, 2006.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 2, Hopewell, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 334, District 75-2, Bland, Prince George Co., Virginia9

Family

Clarence Elmo "Kakie" Johnson b. May 6, 1908, d. February 13, 1998
Marriage*Mary Lee Bishop married Clarence Elmo "Kakie" Johnson in 1929.4 
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. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Roy Francis Bishop obituary in the Jul 8, 2004 edition.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Lee Bishop Johnson obituary in the Oct 5, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S2896] Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=johnson&GSfn=benjamin&GSby=1938&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=65278222&CRid=1492175&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Benjamin B. Johnson obituary in the Sep 11, 1990 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Francis Bishop1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 2, 1916, d. July 7, 2004
FatherArnold Bishop3,8,4,5 b. April 28, 1892, d. December 24, 1918
MotherNellie Blake "Nell" Hancock1,2,3,8,4,5 b. November 27, 1893, d. September 7, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 227-07-4032.9 Roy Francis Bishop was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.3 He was born on September 2, 1916 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,3,4,6 He married Loveday Vance Sweet on August 14, 1937.3,10,5 Roy Francis Bishop died on July 7, 2004 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 87.9,3,7 He Roy Francis Bishop, 87, of Hopewell, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004. He was born in East Radford, Va., and had been a life-long resident of this area. Mr. Bishop was a member of DuPont Lodge No. 289 AF & AM and was a retired machinist from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Nellie Hancock Bishop. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife of 66 years, Loveday Sweet Bishop of Hopewell; one daughter, Carole B. Lyman of Matoaca; one son, Blake Bishop and his wife Marguerite of Prince George; four grandchildren, Michael Lyman, James Lyman, Michelle Lyman and T.R. Brockwell; eight great grandchildren, Nicole Lyman, Jennifer Lyman, Victoria Lyman, Ashley Lyman, Tiffani Lyman, Matthew Lyman, Brandon Lyman and Bradley Brockwell; and two sisters, Mary Lee B. Johnson and Elizabeth Gleason, both of Hopewell. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Appomattox Cemetery with Bobby Lane of First Christian Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 203 N. 11th Ave., Hopewell, Va. 23860.
on July 8, 2004.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 2, Hopewell, Virginia2

Family

Loveday Vance Sweet b. April 3, 1920, d. February 25, 2005
Marriage*Roy Francis Bishop married Loveday Vance Sweet on August 14, 1937.3,10,5 
Children
  • Carole Bishop3,10
  • Arnold Blake Bishop3,10,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Roy Francis Bishop obituary in the Jul 8, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Lee Bishop Johnson obituary in the Oct 5, 2006 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Loveday Sweet Bishop obituary in the Feb 27, 2005 edition.

Nellie Elizabeth Bishop1,2,3

F, b. December 5, 1918, d. November 12, 2009
FatherArnold Bishop1,4,5,6,3 b. April 28, 1892, d. December 24, 1918
MotherNellie Blake "Nell" Hancock1,2,4,5,6,3 b. November 27, 1893, d. September 7, 1949
     Nellie Elizabeth Bishop was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 230-10-8170.7 She was born on December 5, 1918 at Radford, Virginia.7,6 As of March 25, 1939,her married name was Gleason.3 She married Robert Linwood Gleason on March 25, 1939 at Hopewell, Virginia.6,3,8 Nellie Elizabeth Bishop died on November 12, 2009 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 90.7,6,8 She Elizabeth Bishop Gleason, 90, of Hopewell, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Gleason was born in Radford, Va., and had been a longtime resident of Hopewell. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Adah Chapter #7. Mrs. Gleason is the daughter of the late Arnold and Nell Hancock Bishop and the widow of Robert Linwood Gleason. She is survived by two daughters, Linda G. Stratton and her husband James of Sutherland, Va., Donna G. Wells and her husband Jeff of Gloucester, Va., two grandchildren, Matthew Wells of New York City, N.Y., Sarah Wells of Richmond, Va., several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Appomattox Cemetery. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. on November 15, 2009.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 2, Hopewell, Virginia2

Family

Robert Linwood Gleason b. November 5, 1915, d. April 24, 1975
Marriage*Nellie Elizabeth Bishop married Robert Linwood Gleason on March 25, 1939 at Hopewell, Virginia.6,3,8 
Children
  • Linda Elizabeth Gleason6
  • Donna Blake Gleason6,3

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Roy Francis Bishop obituary in the Jul 8, 2004 edition.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Lee Bishop Johnson obituary in the Oct 5, 2006 edition.
  6. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Elizabeth B. Gleason obituary in the Nov 14, 2009 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Effie Catherine Lam1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1894, d. January 28, 1968
     Effie Catherine Lam was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.1,3 She was born on September 11, 1894 at Virginia.4,1 As of circa 1913,her married name was Hancock.4,5 She married Herbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock, son of Robert Watt Hancock and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb, circa 1913.5,2,3 Effie Catherine Lam died on January 28, 1968 at Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 73.1,3 She HANCOCK - On Sunday, January 28, 1968, Effie C. (nee Lam ) of 2401 Manning avenue, Edgemere, the beloved wife of Herbert W. Hancock; devoted mother of Helen Jarrard, Beatrice Glass, Marian Wamsley, Mary Jane James, Jessie Lee Hook, Daniel, Ernest and Joseph Hancock. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hancock rests at the Dundalk Funeral Home of John J. Duda, 7922 Wise avenue. Visiting hours are from 3 until 5 and 7 until 9 P.M. Funeral services on Wednesday at 1 P.M. Burial in Meadow Ridge Memorial Park. on January 29, 1968.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 162, District 40, Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 46, District 26, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland5
1940Dwelling 83, District 3-115, Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland6

Family

Herbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock b. February 2, 1892, d. February 18, 1974
Marriage*Effie Catherine Lam married Herbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock, son of Robert Watt Hancock and Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb, circa 1913.5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Herbert W. Hancock obituary in Feb 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Effie C. Lam Hancock obituary in Jan 29, 1968 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen Mae Hancock1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 22, 1915, d. December 2, 1980
FatherHerbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock1,2,7,8,4 b. February 2, 1892, d. February 18, 1974
MotherEffie Catherine Lam1,2,7,8,4 b. September 11, 1894, d. January 28, 1968
     Helen Mae Hancock was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, Howard Co., Maryland.3,6 Her Social Security Number was 215-30-7852.9 Her married name was Welsh.5 Her married name was Jarrard. She married Pratt C. Jarrard.6,10 Helen Mae Hancock married John Frederick Welsh Jr.11,12,5,6 Helen Mae Hancock was born on March 22, 1915 at Fordwick, Augusta Co., Virginia.3,4,9 She died on December 2, 1980 at Maryland at age 65.9,6 She JARRARD - On December 2, 1980 Helen M. (nee Hancock) of Edgemere, beloved wife of Pratt C. Jarrerd, devoted mother of John F. Welsh, 3rd, Robert W. Welsh, Marilyn R. Wills, Helen A. Thurston, Linda L. Barr, James H. and William P. Jarrard, Mary J. Lake, Patricia J. Schoff and the late Charles H. and Eugene C. Walsh, loving sister of Daniel, Ernest and Joseph Hancock, Marion Warnsley, Mary J. James, Jesse L. Hook and the late Beatrice Glass. Also survived by 34 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point road, on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment in Meadowridge Cemetery. on December 4, 1980.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 162, District 40, Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 46, District 26, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland2
1940Dwelling 142, District 3-115, Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland13

Family 1

John Frederick Welsh Jr. b. November 11, 1912, d. March 6, 1944
Marriage*Helen Mae Hancock married John Frederick Welsh Jr.11,12,5,6 
Children

Family 2

Pratt C. Jarrard b. May 7, 1915, d. March 4, 1998
Marriage*Helen Mae Hancock married Pratt C. Jarrard.6,10 
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. [S6276] Meadowridge Memorial Park, Howard Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the J. Frederick Welsh, Jr. obituary in Mar 8, 1944 edition.
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Helen M. Hancock Jarrard obituary in Dec 4, 1980 edition.
  7. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Herbert W. Hancock obituary in Feb 20, 1974 edition.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Effie C. Lam Hancock obituary in Jan 29, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Pratt C. Jarrard obituary in Mar 5, 1998 edition.
  11. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964, From the Eugene Conway Welsh death certificate.
  12. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Eugene Conway Welsh obituary in Jan 20, 1958 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Charles H. Welsh obituary in Feb 1, 1963 edition.

Beatrice Beryl Hancock1,2,3

F, b. December 16, 1916, d. March 30, 1968
FatherHerbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock1,2,4,5,3 b. February 2, 1892, d. February 18, 1974
MotherEffie Catherine Lam1,2,4,5,3 b. September 11, 1894, d. January 28, 1968
     Beatrice Beryl Hancock was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens, 809 Rock Spring Road, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland.6,7 Her married name was Dzieklinski.6 She married Alexander J. Dzieklinski.6,8,7 Beatrice Beryl Hancock was born on December 16, 1916 at Fordwick, Augusta Co., Virginia.6,3 She died on March 30, 1968 at Maryland at age 51.6,7 She DZIEKLINSKI (GLASS) - On Saturday, March 30, 1968, Beatrice B. (nee Hancock), of 2417 Carolyne avenue, Edgemere, beloved wife of Alexander J. Dzielklinski, and devoted mother of Mrs. Patricia O'Nell and Mrs. Helen Macek and also survived by 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Dzielklinski rests at the Dundalk Funeral Home of John J. Duda, 7922 Wise avenue. Visiting hours are from 3 until 5 and 7 until 9 P.M. Pravers on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Burial in Belalr Memorial Gardens. on April 2, 1968.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 162, District 40, Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 46, District 26, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland2

Family

Alexander J. Dzieklinski b. August 26, 1910, d. January 29, 1996
Marriage*Beatrice Beryl Hancock married Alexander J. Dzieklinski.6,8,7 
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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Herbert W. Hancock obituary in Feb 20, 1974 edition.
  5. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Effie C. Lam Hancock obituary in Jan 29, 1968 edition.
  6. [S4338] Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Harford Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Beatrice B. Hancock Dzieklinski obituary in Apr 2, 1968 edition.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Alexander Dzieklinski obituary in Jan 31, 1996 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Daniel Ritter Hancock Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 29, 1922, d. November 6, 1995
FatherHerbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock1,7,2,8 b. February 2, 1892, d. February 18, 1974
MotherEffie Catherine Lam1,7,2,8 b. September 11, 1894, d. January 28, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 215-16-1261.9 Daniel Ritter Hancock Sr. was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.10,6 He married June Lavona Payne.6 Daniel Ritter Hancock Sr. was born on December 29, 1922 at Fordwick, Augusta Co., Virginia.9,2,3,4,11 He married Lorna Jean Hunt in 1946 at Washington Co., Maryland.5 Daniel Ritter Hancock Sr. died on November 6, 1995 at Maryland at age 72.9,11,6 He HANCOCK SR., Daniel - On November 6, 1995, Danier Ritter Sr., beloved husband of June L. Hancock (nee Payne); devoted father of Daniel Jr. ad Dennis Hancock, Robin Anello end the late David Ryan Hancock; dear brother of Ernest Hancock, Marion Wamsley, Jessie Hook and Joseph Hancock; loving father-in-lew of Thomes J. Anello. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise avenue, on Friday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. on November 7, 1995.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 26, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland1
1940Dwelling 83, District 3-115, Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland7

Family 1

June Lavona Payne b. June 15, 1923, d. January 31, 2007
Marriage*Daniel Ritter Hancock Sr. married June Lavona Payne.6 

Family 2

Lorna Jean Hunt b. July 9, 1926, d. November 27, 1993
Marriage*Daniel Ritter Hancock Sr. married Lorna Jean Hunt in 1946 at Washington Co., Maryland.5 
Children
  • Daniel Ritter Hancock Jr.6
  • Dennis R. Hancock6
  • Robin L. Hancock6
  • David Ryan Hancock6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S9188] Indexed and edited by Marsha L. Fuller, Certified Genealogist Records compiled, Washington County, Maryland, Marriage Index, 1861-1949.
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Daniel Ritter Hancock, Sr. obituary in Nov 7, 1995 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Effie C. Lam Hancock obituary in Jan 29, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4821] Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Ernest Ashton "Bud" Hancock Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 17, 1925, d. August 2, 2010
FatherHerbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock1,6,7,8 b. February 2, 1892, d. February 18, 1974
MotherEffie Catherine Lam1,6,7,8 b. September 11, 1894, d. January 28, 1968
     Ernest Ashton "Bud" Hancock Sr. was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Rosedale, Baltimore Co., Maryland.3 His Social Security Number was 220-20-1057.9 He married Martha A. Bielawski.2,3 Ernest Ashton "Bud" Hancock Sr. was born on June 17, 1925 at Craigsville, Augusta Co., Virginia.9,5,4 He died on August 2, 2010 at Maryland at age 85.9,2 He On August 2, 2010, Ernest A. Hancock, beloved husband of the late Martha A. Hancock (nee Bielawski); devoted father of Beverly A. Bowman, Ernest A. Hancock, Jr., and the late John A. Hancock. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren 1 brother and 2 sisters. A Christian Wake service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Tuesday at 7:30 pm on August 3, 2010.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 26, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland1
1940Dwelling 83, District 3-115, Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland6

Family

Martha A. Bielawski b. January 31, 1924, d. May 5, 2009
Marriage*Ernest Ashton "Bud" Hancock Sr. married Martha A. Bielawski.2,3 
Children
  • Beverly A. Hancock2
  • Ernest Ashton Hancock Jr.2
  • John Allan Hancock2 b. October 23, 1957, d. December 17, 1988

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Ernest A. Hancock obituary in the Aug 3, 2010 edition.
  3. [S3793] Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Effie C. Lam Hancock obituary in Jan 29, 1968 edition.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Herbert W. Hancock obituary in Feb 20, 1974 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marion O. Hancock1

F, b. November 3, 1927, d. May 3, 2019
FatherHerbert Waymond "Hubb" Hancock1,2,3,4 b. February 2, 1892, d. February 18, 1974
MotherEffie Catherine Lam1,2,3,4 b. September 11, 1894, d. January 28, 1968
     Marion O. Hancock On May 3, 2019, Marion H. Wamsley, wife of the late Warner Wamsley Sr., mother of Judy Neutzel and husband Alan, Warner Wamsley Jr. and wife Karen and LuAnn Forbes and husband Jim, grandmother of seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, sister of Joseph Hancock. The family will receive visitors at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point Road on Wednesday 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Edgemere Free Methodist Church 2515 Brannan Avenue Edgemere, MD 21219. Pastor Timothy Rush will officiate. Interment will follow at the Dulaney Valley Cemetery.5 She was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.5 Her married name was Wamsley.5 She married Warner Stewart Wamsley Sr.5,6 Marion O. Hancock was born on November 3, 1927 at Maryland.1,7 She died on May 3, 2019 at Maryland at age 91.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 26, Union Bridge, Carroll Co., Maryland1
1940Dwelling 83, District 3-115, Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland2

Family

Warner Stewart Wamsley Sr. b. April 29, 1925, d. March 1, 1992
Marriage*Marion O. Hancock married Warner Stewart Wamsley Sr.5,6 
Children
  • Judy Wamsley5,6
  • Warner Stewart Wamsley Jr.5,6
  • LuAnn Wamsley5,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Herbert W. Hancock obituary in Feb 20, 1974 edition.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Effie C. Lam Hancock obituary in Jan 29, 1968 edition.
  5. [S9185] Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, online www.connellyfuneralhomeofdundalk.com, From the Marion H. Wamsley obituary.
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Warner S. Wamsley, Sr. obituary in Mar 2, 1992 edition.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.