Doris Jean Paris1,2

F, b. September 22, 1928, d. May 19, 2012
     Doris Jean Paris Mrs. Doris Jean Paris Shockey of Fayetteville died on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sanford, Fla., she was the daughter of Scottish immigrants, the late Peter and Jean Ann Milne Paris. At an early age, she and her family moved to Fayette County. Mrs. Shockey received her education at Fayetteville High School, Roanoke Business College, Marshall University, and West Virginia University. For forty-four years she worked in the educational field, first as an elementary school teacher and the last twenty years as a specialist/supervisor for the Fayette County Board of Education. In 1997, she was honored at the Greenbrier as one of seven outstanding Reading/Language Arts supervisors in West Virginia. She was a trainer of trainers for the drug program, "Here's Looking at You, 2000" and "Writing to Read." She was a member of the Fayette County Retired School Employees, the Red Hat Society, the Angel Group, Fayette County Study Club, Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Outstanding Women Educators, Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, and the ladies circle. Known for her inspirational devotions, she often was asked to speak at several of these civic organizations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dennis Eye; and brother-in-law, James Arden Gravely. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Bonnie Hill and husband, Howard, and Jacqueline Eye, both of Teays Valley; son, David Shockey of Oak Hill; sister, Catherine Gravely of Oak Hill; her granddaughters, Andrea Thornton of Teays Valley and Katherine Eye of Huntington. Burial will follow at Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.2 Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0576.3 She was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 22, 1928 at Sanford, Seminole Co., Florida.4,3 As of September 2, 1950,her married name was Shockey.1 She married Jack Shockey, son of Dennis Madison Shockey and Sadie Grace Spangler, on September 2, 1950 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 Doris Jean Paris and Jack Shockey were divorced on August 14, 1980.6 Doris Jean Paris died on May 19, 2012 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2,3

Family

Jack Shockey b. April 2, 1929, d. September 14, 1988
Marriage*She married Jack Shockey, son of Dennis Madison Shockey and Sadie Grace Spangler, on September 2, 1950 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 
Divorce* Doris Jean Paris and Jack Shockey were divorced on August 14, 1980.6 
Children
  • Bonnie Jean Shockey4,2
  • Jacqueline Ann Shockey4,2
  • David Paris Shockey4,2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Paris marriage record.
  2. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Doris Jean Paris Shockey obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2628] David Shockey, "Dennis Madison Shockey," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 1, 2011.
  5. [S931] Clemons/Hartman/Creasy/Spangler, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3009344&id=I558357640
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kenneth Neal "Kinney" Shawkey1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 28, 1903, d. November 14, 1970
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey1,2 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSarah Arabelle "Ary" King1,2,7,8 b. circa 1876, d. October 14, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-3127.9 Kenneth Neal "Kinney" Shawkey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Essie Manley.10 Kenneth Neal "Kinney" Shawkey was born on January 28, 1903 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,3,5,6 He married Addie Arthur on October 18, 1942 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,11 Kenneth Neal "Kinney" Shawkey died on November 14, 1970 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 67.4,5 He Funeral services for Kenneth N. Shawkey, 67, of Lansing will be today. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery at Route 1, Fayetteville. He died Saturday in an Oak Hill hospital. on November 17, 1970.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 218, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 198, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 17, District 10-74, Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Forest timberman2
1940Garage mechanic8
1950Coal mine mechanic12

Family 1

Essie Manley
Marriage*Kenneth Neal "Kinney" Shawkey married Essie Manley.10 
Child

Family 2

Addie Arthur b. August 4, 1894, d. February 16, 1988
Marriage*Kenneth Neal "Kinney" Shawkey married Addie Arthur on October 18, 1942 at Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,11 

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Henry marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Kenneth N. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 17, 1970 edition.
  5. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, 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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ary Bell Shockey obituary in the Oct 15, 1957 edition.
  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.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Eugene Shockey death certificate.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Vida May Shockey1,2

F, b. May 1, 1912, d. September 30, 2010
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey3,1,4,5,2 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSarah Arabelle "Ary" King3,1,4,5,2 b. circa 1876, d. October 14, 1957
     Vida May Shockey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7668.6 She was born on May 1, 1912 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 As of August 24, 1927,her married name was Arthur.1 She married Amos Ohlen Arthur on August 24, 1927 at Rupert, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1 Vida May Shockey and Amos Ohlen Arthur were divorced on July 28, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 As of August 1, 1942,her married name was Comer.2 Vida May Shockey married William Franklin Comer on August 1, 1942.2 Vida May Shockey died on September 30, 2010 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 98.2,6 She Vida Shockey Comer, 98, of Oak Hill, died peacefully Sept. 30, 2010, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. Born May 1, 1912, at Lansing, she was the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Arabelle King Shockey. She also was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Comer, whom she married on Aug. 1, 1942; her daughter, Athelda Mae Nicholas; two sisters, and four brothers. She was the youngest of seven children and a lifelong resident of Fayetteville. Mrs. Comer was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Beckley. She was a homemaker; she enjoyed sewing, quilting and reading. Surviving: her beloved grandsons and their wives, John and Della Nicholas of Fayetteville, James and Jodi Nicholas of Huntsville, Ala., and Joseph and Janet Nicholas of Fayetteville; 10 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 4 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Bishop Robert Doolittle officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery. on October 7, 2010.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 80, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 46, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as an 18 year old married sister without her husband in the household of her brother Joel Houghton Shockey8
1940Dwelling 155, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 30, District 86-32, Toast, Surry Co., North Carolina10

Occupation

1930Grocery store clerk8

Family 1

Amos Ohlen Arthur b. August 4, 1900, d. March 10, 1969
Marriage*Vida May Shockey married Amos Ohlen Arthur on August 24, 1927 at Rupert, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Vida May Shockey and Amos Ohlen Arthur were divorced on July 28, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Child

Family 2

William Franklin Comer b. December 22, 1910, d. April 11, 1988
Marriage*Vida May Shockey married William Franklin Comer on August 1, 1942.2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur-Shockey marriage record.
  2. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Vida Shockey Comer obituary in the Oct 7, 2010 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nicholas-Arthur marriage record.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Eva Mae Settle1,2

F, b. May 2, 1882, d. January 27, 1961
     Eva Mae Settle was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on May 2, 1882 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4 As of April 13, 1901,her married name was Shawkey.2 She married Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on April 13, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Eva Mae Settle died on January 27, 1961 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 841, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 5, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 155, District 10-26, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
Marriage*Eva Mae Settle married Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on April 13, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Mae Shawkey death record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Settle marriage record.
  3. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Eva Mae Shawkey obituary in the Jan 29, 1961 edition.
  4. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Dixon marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Boothe marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Shawkey marriage record.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lacy Lee Shawkey1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 24, 1902, d. July, 1983
FatherElijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey1,2,3,5 b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
MotherEva Mae Settle1,2,3,5 b. May 2, 1882, d. January 27, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 235-07-4590.6 Lacy Lee Shawkey was born on January 24, 1902 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,4,5 He married Eleanor Jane Dixon on October 29, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 Lacy Lee Shawkey died in July, 1983 at West Virginia at age 81.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 841, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 371, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930State forest ranger2
1940Coal miner8

Family

Eleanor Jane Dixon b. November 29, 1900, d. February 16, 1994
Marriage*Lacy Lee Shawkey married Eleanor Jane Dixon on October 29, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 
Child
  • Duane Lee Shawkey Sr.7,8,9,10

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Dixon marriage record.
  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 Shawkey-Jones marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alphonso Shawkey1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1905, d. May 16, 1964
FatherElijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey1,4 b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
MotherEva Mae Settle1,4 b. May 2, 1882, d. January 27, 1961
     Alphonso Shawkey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on February 25, 1905 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1904.4,5 He married Lula Wyoming Roach on July 6, 1936 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6 Alphonso Shawkey died on May 16, 1964 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,4 He Alfonso Shawkey, 59, died Saturday at his home in Fayetteville, Route 1, after a long illness. Born Feb. 25, 1905, at Stanaford, he was a son of the late E. and Eva Settle Shawkey. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Shawkey; two sons, Ike and Johnny, both at home; three daughters, Opal, at home, Mrs. Eva Jane Drake of Summerlee and Wanda V. Shawkey of Route 2, Fayetteville; two brothers, Lacy L. of Oak Hill and C. E. of Barnagett, N.J; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Terry of Rock Lick; and a grandchild. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery. on May 18, 1964.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 238, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Lula Wyoming Roach b. circa 1907, d. November 17, 1973
Marriage*Alphonso Shawkey married Lula Wyoming Roach on July 6, 1936 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Victoria Marie Shawkey death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alphonso Shawkey death record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Roach marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Franklin Shawkey obituary in the Aug 6, 1976 edition.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Drake-Shockey marriage record.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Clayton Edward Showkey1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 14, 1907, d. September 19, 1966
FatherElijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey1,2,3,8 b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
MotherEva Mae Settle1,2,3,8 b. May 2, 1882, d. January 27, 1961
     Clayton Edward Showkey was buried at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Avenue, East Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., New York.4,5 His Social Security Number was 236-07-0305.9 He and Gaynella Imogene Boothe were divorced.10 Clayton Edward Showkey was born on July 14, 1907 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,9,4,5,6 He married Gaynella Imogene Boothe on January 29, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Clayton Edward Showkey died on September 19, 1966 at East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey, at age 59.9,4,5,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 841, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 13, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Coal mine timber cutter2
1940Coal miner11

Family

Gaynella Imogene Boothe b. January 2, 1918, d. September 2, 1958
Divorce*Clayton Edward Showkey and Gaynella Imogene Boothe were divorced.10 
Marriage* Clayton Edward Showkey married Gaynella Imogene Boothe on January 29, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Boothe marriage record.
  4. [S7780] Long Island National Cemetery, Suffolk Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S12217] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S7333] Asbury Park Press, From the Gaynella West obituary in the Sep 4, 1958 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S3567] Wetzel and Son Funeral Homes, online www.wetzelandson.com, From the Patricia Ann Showkey Hammer obituary.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S7816] Greater New Jersey Annual Conference Commission on Archives and History, New Jersey, United Methodist Church Records, 1800-1970.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S7333] Asbury Park Press, From the birth announcements in the Jun 24, 1947 edition.

Myrtle Brooke Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 15, 1911, d. September 6, 2003
FatherJames William Martin1,2,3,4,5 b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
MotherGeorgia Mae/May Cox1,2,6,4,5 b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     Myrtle Brooke Martin was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 233-70-2843.8 She was born on April 15, 1911 at Laurel Creek, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,4 As of August 6, 1934,her married name was Hill.3 She married William Hubert Hill on August 6, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7 As of September 7, 1963,her married name was Moles.9 Myrtle Brooke Martin married Austin James Moles on September 7, 1963 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,9 Myrtle Brooke Martin died on September 6, 2003 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 92.8,7 She Myrtle Martin Hill Moles, 92, of Dunbar, passed away Sept. 6, 2003, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. She was born in Fayette County, W.Va., and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1929. Mrs. Moles moved to Dunbar in 1942 and remained there until her death. She was a member of Humphrey's Memorial United Methodist Church in Dunbar. Preceding her in death were husbands, William Hubert Hill and Austin James Moles; granddaughter, Leigh Ann Hill; son-in-law, the Rev. Thomas Santrock; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Anis Martin, James "Sonny" and Goldie Martin and Rob and Kathleen Martin; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian and John Crawford and Norma "Sis" and Tom Fitzwater. She is survived by one brother, Tom Martin of Oak Hill; one sister-in-law and spouse, Mary Belle and Pearis Oxley of Princeton; daughter, Georgia Hill Santrock of Fairmont; sons and their wives, David "Bud" and Nancy Hill of Cross Lanes; William Hugh and Monique Hill of St. Albans; four stepsons and their wives, William and Wanda Moles of Dunbar, Bob and Dot Moles of Leon, Jim and Jean Moles of Dunbar and Gary and Linda Moles of Boulder City, Nev; granddaughters and their spouses, Lisa and Mitch Mitchell of Cross Lanes, Lora Jane and Allen Randolph of Poca, Kathy and Jeffrey Conrad of Xenia, Ohio, and Elaine and Eric Shinn of Charleston; grandson, Tommy Santrock of Duluth, Ga; grandson and his wife, Dale and Lori Santrock of Morgantown; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Noah Randolph, Anna and Samuel Thomas Santrock, Mathew and Rachel Holley and Elora Shinn; 13 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren and several special nieces and nephews and their spouses. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. on September 7, 2003.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 327, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 227, District 20-156, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

William Hubert Hill b. October 23, 1907, d. October 31, 1956
Marriage*Myrtle Brooke Martin married William Hubert Hill on August 6, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7 
Children

Family 2

Austin James Moles b. June 19, 1905, d. March 21, 1991
Marriage*Myrtle Brooke Martin married Austin James Moles on September 7, 1963 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hill-Martin marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thomas Carson Martin obituary in the Jun 10, 2021 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Martin Hill Moles obituary in the Sep 7, 2003 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moles-Hill marriage record.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Hubert Hill obituary in the Nov 1, 1956 edition.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

James Franklin "Sonny" Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. May 29, 1914, d. July, 1983
FatherJames William Martin1,2,5,6,4 b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
MotherGeorgia Mae/May Cox1,2,5,6,7,8,4 b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-2567.9 James Franklin "Sonny" Martin was born on May 29, 1914 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,9,3 He married Goldie Iris Wriston on February 7, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 James Franklin "Sonny" Martin died in July, 1983 at West Virginia at age 69.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 327, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 300, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 127, District 20-120, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Truck driver10
1950Truck driver11

Family

Goldie Iris Wriston b. October 17, 1916, d. October 5, 1986
Marriage*James Franklin "Sonny" Martin married Goldie Iris Wriston on February 7, 1937 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thomas Carson Martin obituary in the Jun 10, 2021 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Wriston marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James W. Martin obituary in the Oct 2, 1952 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hershel O. Repass obituary in the Oct 24, 1973 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Goldie Wriston Martin obituary in the Oct 7, 1986 edition.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Robert Edward "Rob" Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. September 1, 1917, d. April 16, 1986
FatherJames William Martin1,2,3,7,8 b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
MotherGeorgia Mae/May Cox1,2,3,9,5,7,8 b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2001.10 Robert Edward "Rob" Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on September 1, 1917 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,10,7,11 He married Kathleen Zane Perkins, daughter of Herbert Elias Perkins and Cammie Violet King, on July 20, 1942 at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas.4,7,12,13 Robert Edward "Rob" Martin died on April 16, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.10,7,11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 327, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 135, District 10-33, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1950Alloy plant furnace operator14

Family

Kathleen Zane Perkins b. September 17, 1917, d. March 13, 1998
Marriage*Robert Edward "Rob" Martin married Kathleen Zane Perkins, daughter of Herbert Elias Perkins and Cammie Violet King, on July 20, 1942 at San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas.4,7,12,13 
Child
  • Roberta Kay Martin12,15

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James W. Martin obituary in the Oct 2, 1952 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Martin Hill Moles obituary in the Sep 7, 2003 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thomas Carson Martin obituary in the Jun 10, 2021 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hershel O. Repass obituary in the Oct 24, 1973 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S6210] Unknown compiler, Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Nora Mae "Sis" Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 4, 1923
FatherJames William Martin1,3,6,4,5 b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
MotherGeorgia Mae/May Cox1,3,7,6,4,5 b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     Nora Mae "Sis" Martin was born on October 4, 1923 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of February 23, 1948,her married name was Fitzwater.3 She married Thomas Telford "Tom" Fitzwater on February 26, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 287, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 26, District 20-154, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

Thomas Telford "Tom" Fitzwater b. December 5, 1907, d. November 15, 1994
Marriage*Nora Mae "Sis" Martin married Thomas Telford "Tom" Fitzwater on February 26, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,2,3 
Child
  • Linda K. Fitzwater9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Martin Hill Moles obituary in the Sep 7, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Martin marriage record.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thomas Carson Martin obituary in the Jun 10, 2021 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James W. Martin obituary in the Oct 2, 1952 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Lee Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. November 10, 1912, d. November 19, 1937
FatherSamuel Henry "Sam" Martin1,2 b. February 13, 1879, d. January 24, 1949
MotherEffie Mae Johnson1,2 b. November 24, 1884, d. January 26, 1970
     Samuel Lee Martin was buried at Abbot Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on November 10, 1912 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 He died on November 19, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 25; Died from tuberculosis.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 70, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Lee Martin death record.
  4. [S8122] Abbot Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Catherine Lorena Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 23, 1918, d. August 10, 2001
FatherSamuel Henry "Sam" Martin1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. February 13, 1879, d. January 24, 1949
MotherEffie Mae Johnson1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. November 24, 1884, d. January 26, 1970
     Catherine Lorena Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 Her Social Security Number was 234-34-0384.5 Her married name was Durrett.9 She married Unknown Durrett.9,10 Catherine Lorena Martin was born on December 23, 1918 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,6,9 She died on August 10, 2001 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 82.5,10,9 She Catherine Martin Durrett, 82, of Fayetteville died Aug. 10, 2001. on August 12, 2001.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 48, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 70, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 173, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 64, District 10-33, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Waitress3
1950Grocery store clerk11

Family

Unknown Durrett
Marriage*Catherine Lorena Martin married Unknown Durrett.9,10 

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Samuel Henry Martin obituary in the Jan 26, 1949 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Martin Lattanzi obituary in the Jul 25, 1992 edition.
  8. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Effie Mae Martin obituary in the Jan 27, 1970 edition.
  9. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Catherine Martin Durrett obituary in the Aug 12, 2001 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Kathleen Ernistine "Kate" Shawkey1,2,3

F, b. January 18, 1922, d. May 11, 2004
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey4,1,5,2,6,7,3 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin4,1,2,6,7,3 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 233-32-4067.8 Her married name was Helmick.9 Kathleen Ernistine "Kate" Shawkey married Unknown Helmick.9 Kathleen Ernistine "Kate" Shawkey was born on January 18, 1922 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,2 She died on May 11, 2004 at Maryland at age 82.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 49, District 10-33, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Unknown Helmick
Marriage*Kathleen Ernistine "Kate" Shawkey married Unknown Helmick.9 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Willis Shawkey obituary in the Sep 10, 1964 edition.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George W. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 2, 1959 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Nannie Ellen Shawkey obituary in the Apr 1, 1951 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Gladys Shawkey Seacrist obituary in the May 14, 2003 edition.

Emma Leola Fox1,2,3,4

F, b. March 24, 1896, d. September 1, 1994
     Emma Leola Fox was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-3562.5 She was born on March 24, 1896 at Kansas.6,5,4 As of October 14, 1914,her married name was Martin.4 She married John Robert Martin, son of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on October 14, 1914 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3,4 Emma Leola Fox died on September 1, 1994 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 98.5,2 She Emma L. Martin, 98, of Chattanooga, formerly of Fayetteville, W.Va., died Sept. 1, 1994, at the home of her daughter, Zella Mae Tallant of Chattanooga, after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended Fayetteville Baptist Church. Also surviving: son, George Robert of Smithville; daughter, Laura Jean Wood of Fayetteville; brother, Fred Fox of Red Oak, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on September 3, 1994.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 53, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 168, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 277, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Laundress7

Family

John Robert Martin b. November 5, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
Marriage*Emma Leola Fox married John Robert Martin, son of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on October 14, 1914 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bailes obituary in the Oct 26, 1990 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma L. Martin obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Robert Martin obituary in the Mar 7, 2008 edition.
  4. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Haynes marriage record.
  11. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Zella Mae Tallant obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Earl W. Martin death certificate.
  13. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Laura Jean Wood obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bailes-Martin marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCormick-Martin marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-King marriage record.
  17. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Earl William Martin1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 7, 1915, d. June 6, 1961
FatherJohn Robert Martin1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. November 5, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherEmma Leola Fox1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. March 24, 1896, d. September 1, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 223-12-5314.8 Earl William Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10 He was born on August 7, 1915 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.5,10 He married June Edna Haynes on August 19, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 Earl William Martin died on June 6, 1961 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 45.8,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 53, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 158, District 10-42, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1950Garbage truck driver11

Family

June Edna Haynes b. June 22, 1916, d. September 13, 1973
Marriage*Earl William Martin married June Edna Haynes on August 19, 1935 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Haynes marriage record.
  4. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the June Haynes Martin obituary in the Sep 15, 1973 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Robert Martin obituary in the Mar 7, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Zella Mae Tallant obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Earl W. Martin death certificate.
  9. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Laura Jean Wood obituary.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ethel Susie Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 2, 1918, d. October 25, 1990
FatherJohn Robert Martin1,2,3,6,7,8 b. November 5, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherEmma Leola Fox1,2,3,4,6,7,8 b. March 24, 1896, d. September 1, 1994
     Ethel Susie Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-44-2629.9 She was born on August 2, 1918 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,9 As of May 16, 1938,her married name was Bailes.3 She married Isaac Jennings Bailes on May 16, 1938 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,10 Ethel Susie Martin died on October 25, 1990 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 72.9,4 She Mrs. Ethel Bailes, 72, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died Oct. 25, 1990, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. She was a retired mail carrier for Route 2, Fayetteville. Surviving: son, Gary of Fayetteville; mother, Emma Fox Martin of Fayetteville; brother, Robert Martin of Chantilly, Va; sisters, Zella Tallant of Chattanooga, Tenn., Laura Jean Wood of Fayetteville; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on October 26, 1990.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 61, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 53, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 64, District 13-25, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 242, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family

Isaac Jennings Bailes b. February 12, 1917, d. November, 1980
Marriage*Ethel Susie Martin married Isaac Jennings Bailes on May 16, 1938 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bailes-Martin marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bailes obituary in the Oct 26, 1990 edition.
  5. [S4116] Unknown subject, World Family Tree Vol. 4, Ed. 1.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Robert Martin obituary in the Mar 7, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Zella Mae Tallant obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  8. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Laura Jean Wood obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Gary Wayne Bailes, Sr. obituary.

Zella Mae Martin1,2,3

F, b. May 1, 1921, d. May 2, 2012
FatherJohn Robert Martin1,2,4,5,6 b. November 5, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherEmma Leola Fox1,2,4,7,3,5,6 b. March 24, 1896, d. September 1, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-4244.8 Zella Mae Martin was buried at Lakewood Memory Gardens East, 4621 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.5 Her married name was Lezon.5 Her married name was Tallant.5 She married Ralph Emerson Tallant.5 Zella Mae Martin married Alfredo Varquez Lezon.5 Zella Mae Martin was born on May 1, 1921 at Florida.1,8 As of December 26, 1936,her married name was McCormick.2 She married James Alexander McCormick on December 26, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 Zella Mae Martin died on May 2, 2012 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 91.8,5 She Zella Mae Tallant, 91, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. She was an awesome mother, granny, and great-granny. Her passion in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a very caring and compassionate woman who was always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert and Emma Martin; Brothers, Earl Martin, Robert Martin; sister Ethel Bailes, husbands, James McCormick, Alfredo Lezon, and Ralph Tallant; daughter, Deloris McCormick and son, James McCormick, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Laura Jean Wood; daughter, Sandra (Bill) Clark; sons, Larry (Lucy) Lezon, Paul (Mary Lou) Lezon; grandchildren, Wendy Summit, Lacey Lezon, Cindy Carter, Dawn Davis, Michelle Morgan, Paul M. Lezon, Kevin Lezon; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Bradley, Jack, Savannah, Madison, Nicole, Kiley, Isaac, Nadia, Aidan, Phayden, Anna, and Elliott. Entombment services will be held at Lakewood Memory Gardens East. The family would like to especially thank Lori, Sheila and Michelle at Hospice of Chattanooga and a very dear neighbor, Tracey Burton. on May 3, 2012.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 53, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 168, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Ralph Emerson Tallant b. May 3, 1911, d. January 6, 1989
Marriage*Zella Mae Martin married Ralph Emerson Tallant.5 

Family 2

James Alexander McCormick b. June 17, 1916, d. July 4, 1969
Marriage*Zella Mae Martin married James Alexander McCormick on December 26, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 
Children

Family 3

Alfredo Varquez Lezon b. January 20, 1900, d. June 27, 1965
Marriage*Zella Mae Martin married Alfredo Varquez Lezon.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCormick-Martin marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma L. Martin obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Zella Mae Tallant obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  6. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Laura Jean Wood obituary.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bailes obituary in the Oct 26, 1990 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4116] Unknown subject, World Family Tree Vol. 4, Ed. 1.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James McCormick, Jr. death certificate.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-McCormick marriage record.
  13. [S13390] Gibbons Funeral Home, online www.gibbonsfunerals.com, From the Sandra S. McCormick Clark obituary.
  14. [S13389] Daily News, The, From the marriage license listings in the Sep 23, 1977 edition.

George Robert Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. July 16, 1924, d. March 5, 2008
FatherJohn Robert Martin1,2,5,6,11,12,9 b. November 5, 1883, d. April 23, 1956
MotherEmma Leola Fox1,2,3,4,5,6,11,12,9 b. March 24, 1896, d. September 1, 1994
     George Robert Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 234-34-6438.13 He was born on July 16, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.13,5,7,8,9,10 He married Betty Elizebeth King on August 16, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,9 George Robert Martin and Betty Elizebeth King were divorced on January 17, 1979 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.10 George Robert Martin died on March 5, 2008 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, at age 83.5,13,8 He George Robert Martin, 83, of Smithville, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg. Born July 16, 1924, at Fayetteville, he was the son of the late Robert and Emma Fox Martin. He grew up in and around Fayette County. Upon his 18th birthday George joined the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was in the Naval Air Force as a radioman/gunner aboard a torpedo bomber in the South Pacific Theater of war. After the war Mr. Martin returned home and began a career in construction, dealing in highway and home construction in the northeastern United States before owning a wall papering and home improvement business until his retirement in 1986. He was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Martin, a sister, Ethel Bailes; and his wife, Betty, the mother of his children. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Hamblin of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Carol Rock of Farnham, Va; two sons, Benjamin Robert Martin of Berryville, Va., and Christopher King Martin of Purcellville, Va; two sisters, Zella Tallant of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Laura Wood of Fayetteville; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside rites and committal service will be at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with military graveside rites by VFW Post No. 3110 of Oak Hill. on March 7, 2008.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 53, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 168, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 71, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1950Painter14

Family

Betty Elizebeth King b. September 14, 1926, d. January 10, 1996
Marriage*George Robert Martin married Betty Elizebeth King on August 16, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,9 
Divorce* George Robert Martin and Betty Elizebeth King were divorced on January 17, 1979 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ethel Bailes obituary in the Oct 26, 1990 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma L. Martin obituary in the Sep 3, 1994 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Robert Martin obituary in the Mar 7, 2008 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-King marriage record.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S3389] Chattanooga Times Free Press, From the Zella Mae Tallant obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
  12. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Laura Jean Wood obituary.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S10385] Welch Funeral Home, online www.welchfh.com, From the Elizebeth Carol Martin Rock obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Martin marriage record.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Queenie K. Cotcamp1,2,3

F, b. March 27, 1900, d. January 20, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 234-56-8731.4 Queenie K. Cotcamp was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,3 She was born on March 27, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,2,5,3 As of October 2, 1920,her married name was Shockey.2 She married Eldridge Andy Shockey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, on October 2, 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Queenie K. Cotcamp died on January 20, 1988 at Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana, at age 87.4,5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1102, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 145, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Eldridge Andy Shockey b. May 24, 1894, d. December 23, 1984
Marriage*Queenie K. Cotcamp married Eldridge Andy Shockey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, on October 2, 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 
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 Shockey-Cotcamp marriage record.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jessie Shockey death certificate.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Marjorie Mildred Shockey Porter obituary.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Bunard Shockey death certificate.

Samuel Burnard Shockey1,2,3

M, b. August 19, 1923, d. December 18, 1930
FatherEldridge Andy Shockey1,2,3,4 b. May 24, 1894, d. December 23, 1984
MotherQueenie K. Cotcamp1,2,3,4 b. March 27, 1900, d. January 20, 1988
     Samuel Burnard Shockey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on August 19, 1923 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He died on December 18, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 7.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1102, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Bunard Shockey death certificate.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Marjorie Mildred Shockey Porter obituary.

Marjorie Mildred Shockey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 11, 1926, d. February 26, 2011
FatherEldridge Andy Shockey1,2,3,6,4 b. May 24, 1894, d. December 23, 1984
MotherQueenie K. Cotcamp1,2,3,6,4 b. March 27, 1900, d. January 20, 1988
     Marjorie Mildred Shockey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,3,4 She Marjorie Mildred (Shockey) Porter of Ligonier, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 12:34 am at Parkview Main in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mildred was born April 11, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Eldridge A. Shockey and Queenie K. (Cotcamp) Shockey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles H. Porter, her son Michael D. Porter, her brother Bernard Shockey, and her sister Jessie Shockey. Mildred grew up in Fayetteville, West Virginia. She graduated from Fayetteville High School and attended one year of college at Virginia Tech. Mildred was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked until she was 79 years old at Oak Tree Nursing Home. Surviving children and their spouses: Charles A. and Carolyn Porter, Karen Rollins, Sandra L. (Pam) and Johnny Johnston, and James R. Porter; Surviving grandchildren and their spouses: Charles E.(Scottie) and Missi Porter, Robert D. and Kathy Porter, Angela D. Porter, Aimee R. and James Ray, Dani Rollins-Earnest and Danny Earnest, James (Jimmy) Porter, Sean Rollins, Christopher Johnston, Andy Porter, Savannah Porter, and Evan Porter; Surviving great grandchildren: Jonathan Porter, Brandon Ray, Jacob Wilkins, Zachary Porter, Noah Ray, Isaac Porter, and Eldridge Porter. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Gatewood Road, Fayetteville, WV.4 She was born on April 11, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,6,4 As of April 17, 1947,her married name was Porter.8,5 She married Charles Henry Porter on April 17, 1947 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.4,3,8,5 Marjorie Mildred Shockey died on February 26, 2011 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 84.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1102, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 145, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

Charles Henry Porter b. April 16, 1909, d. March 13, 1996
Marriage*Marjorie Mildred Shockey married Charles Henry Porter on April 17, 1947 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.4,3,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Marjorie Mildred Shockey Porter obituary.
  5. [S10986] Pulaski County Clerk, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages 1838-1999.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles H. Porter obituary in the Mar 14, 1996 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Michael Dale Porter obituary in the Jun 29, 2003 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sandra L. Johnston obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.

Leo Clyde Creger Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
     Leo Clyde Creger Sr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on July 27, 1885 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,4,5,8 He married Ocie Emaline Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, on June 28, 1915 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,7 Leo Clyde Creger Sr. died on June 3, 1952 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66; His gravestone and obituary have a death date of Jun 2, 1952.4,5,6 He Leo C. Creger, 68, of Scarbro, Fayette county, died Monday in an Oak Hill hospital after a long illness. Survivors: His widow, Mrs. Ocie Creger; two brothers, George of Ansted and C. R. of Fayetteville; five sisters, Mrs. Walker Bailey of Hilltop, Mrs. Grover Bowles of Oak Hill, Mrs. Raymond Miller of Winona, Mrs. Arthur Ellison of Ansted, and Mrs. C. D. Ellison of Charleston; four sons, Charles of Mount Hope, Junior of Lancaster, Calif., W. F. of Charleston, and Robert of Kenbridge, Va; two daughters, Mrs. Salena Winterbottom of Falsom, Pa., and Mrs. Fred Snell of Scarbro; and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Highlawn Memorial park. on June 4, 1952.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 185, District 149, Little Levels, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 491, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 216, District 10-29, Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Store manager1
1930Grocery retail merchant9
1940Butcher10

Family

Ocie Emaline Shockey b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
Marriage*Leo Clyde Creger Sr. married Ocie Emaline Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, on June 28, 1915 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Ruth Creger Snell obituary in the Jan 4, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leo Clyde Creger death certificate.
  5. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Creger-Shockey marriage record.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  13. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Creger-Winterbottom marriage announcement in the Apr 13, 1943 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Charles Winton Creger1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 22, 1916, d. February 11, 1983
FatherLeo Clyde Creger Sr.1,2,6,7,8 b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
MotherOcie Emaline Shockey1,2,6,3,7,8 b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-8708.9 Charles Winton Creger was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,10 He married Myrtle Kathryn Whitt.11 Charles Winton Creger was born on June 22, 1916 at Glenray, Summers Co., West Virginia.9,4,5,10 He died on February 11, 1983 at West Virginia at age 66.9,12,5,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 185, District 149, Little Levels, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 491, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Butcher7

Family

Myrtle Kathryn Whitt b. February 18, 1916, d. June 16, 2006
Marriage*Charles Winton Creger married Myrtle Kathryn Whitt.11 
Child
  • Jill Yvonne Creger11

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 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. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Salena Lee Creger1,2,3

F, b. November 27, 1917, d. January 10, 1997
FatherLeo Clyde Creger Sr.1,4,2,5,3,6,7 b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
MotherOcie Emaline Shockey1,4,2,8,5,3,6,7 b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 232-18-5997.9 Her married name was Miller.3 Salena Lee Creger was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.10 She married Henry Walton Miller Jr.3 Salena Lee Creger was born on November 27, 1917 at Glenray, Summers Co., West Virginia.9,3 As of April 3, 1943,her married name was Winterbottom.7 She married W. Keene Winterbottom on April 3, 1943 at Bellefonte, New Castle Co., Delaware.7 Salena Lee Creger died on January 10, 1997 at Belton, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 79.9,11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 185, District 149, Little Levels, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Henry Walton Miller Jr. b. September 12, 1918, d. November 23, 2009
Marriage*Salena Lee Creger married Henry Walton Miller Jr.3 
Child
  • Dian Miller12

Family 2

W. Keene Winterbottom
Marriage*Salena Lee Creger married W. Keene Winterbottom on April 3, 1943 at Bellefonte, New Castle Co., Delaware.7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  7. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Creger-Winterbottom marriage announcement in the Apr 13, 1943 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S13541] Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S10781] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ruth Elizabeth Creger1,2,3,4

F, b. February 17, 1920, d. January 1, 2004
FatherLeo Clyde Creger Sr.1,2,5,3,6,7 b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
MotherOcie Emaline Shockey1,2,8,5,3,6,7 b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-6661.9 Ruth Elizabeth Creger was buried at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 3289 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.2,10 She was born on February 17, 1920 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,9,3 As of October 16, 1939,her married name was Snell.7 She married Fred Price Snell on October 16, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,6,7,11 Ruth Elizabeth Creger died on January 1, 2004 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,9,11 She Ruth Creger Snell, 83, of Grottoes, died Jan. 1, 2004, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. She had been a resident at Loyalton in Harrisonburg since September of 2003. Mrs. Snell was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Oak Hill, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Leo Clyde and Ocie Shockey Creger. She was in retail sales before retiring and moved to Grottoes in 1979. In October of 1939, she married Fred P. Snell, who died May 16, 1979. Mrs. Snell is survived by a daughter, Susan Morris, Grottoes; a son, William R. Snell, Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Robert E. Creger, Lisbon, Maine; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith, Michael Housler; two great-grandchildren, Sarah Housler, Jonathon Housler. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Fred D. Snell and a daughter, Sharon Housler. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801. on January 4, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 489, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 216, District 10-29, Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Fred Price Snell b. April 27, 1920, d. May 16, 1979
Marriage*Ruth Elizabeth Creger married Fred Price Snell on October 16, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,6,7,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Ruth Creger Snell obituary in the Jan 4, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5849] Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leo Clyde Creger Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 5, 1921, d. October 3, 1987
FatherLeo Clyde Creger Sr.1,9,3,10,5,11,8 b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
MotherOcie Emaline Shockey1,9,2,3,10,5,11,8 b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
     Leo Clyde Creger Jr. was buried at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 3289 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-26-3979.12 He was born on October 5, 1921 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12,3,5,6,13,8 He married Lois May Adair on August 23, 1943.7 Leo Clyde Creger Jr. died on October 3, 1987 at West Point, Orange Co., New York, at age 65.12,3,13,7 He The funeral for Leo Clyde Creger Jr., 65, of 24 Emery St., Harrisonburg will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Asbury United Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by the Revs. Donald H. Traylor and O.H. Burton Jr. Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Creger died of a heart attack Saturday at Keller Hospital at West Point Military Academy. He was born Oct. 5, 1921, at Oakhill, W.Va., and was a son of the late Leo C. and Ocie Shockey Creger. He had served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked for the U.S. Past Office and later worked for the Los Angeles Times for 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He moved to Harrisonburg three years ago and attended Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lois M. Creger; two sons, Leo C. Creger III of Oxnard, Calif., and Phillip Creger of Mount Pleasant, S.C; a daughter, Christine Palmer of Prescott, Ariz; a brother, Robert Creger of Richmond; two sisters, Ruth Snell of Grottoes and Salena Winterbottom of Belton, Mo; and six grandchildren. on October 7, 1987.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 491, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Family

Lois May Adair b. June 30, 1925, d. May 4, 2019
Marriage*Leo Clyde Creger Jr. married Lois May Adair on August 23, 1943.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 edition.
  3. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.
  4. [S5849] Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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. [S13538] Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home, online www.charlestoncremationcenter.com, From the Lois May Adair Creger obituary.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  15. [S13540] Mojave Desert News, From the Patricia Ann Cregar obituary in the Apr 3, 1947 edition.

William Franklin Creger1,2,3

M, b. June 30, 1923, d. September 1, 1971
FatherLeo Clyde Creger Sr.1,4,5,6,7 b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
MotherOcie Emaline Shockey1,2,4,5,6,7 b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
     William Franklin Creger was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,8 His Social Security Number was 232-24-6240.9 He was born on June 30, 1923 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,5,3,8 He died on September 1, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 48.2,8 He William F. Creger, 48, of 407 Kenna Drive in South Charleston died in a Charleston hospital Wednesday night after a long illness. He was a former resident of Oak Hill but had lived in South Charleston for the past 22 years. Creger, a World War II veteran and member of the Baptist church, had been employed at the FMC chemical plant in South Charleston. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Ocie Creger of South Charleston; two sisters, Salena Weatherbottom of Charleston, and Mrs. Ruth Snell of Alaska, and three brothers, Charles W. of Scarbro, Leo Clyde of Lancaster, Calif., and Robert E. of Grottoes, Va. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. on September 3, 1971.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 491, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 216, District 10-29, Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1950Bookkeeper6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Edward Creger1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 1, 1926, d. February 23, 2004
FatherLeo Clyde Creger Sr.1,2,3,9,10,5,11,8,12,13 b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
MotherOcie Emaline Shockey1,2,3,4,9,10,5,11,8,12,13 b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
     Robert Edward Creger was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine.7 His Social Security Number was 236-30-2207.14 He was born on April 1, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.14,5,11,6,15,7 He married Patricia Anne/Ann Barbour on April 14, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia.8 Robert Edward Creger died on February 23, 2004 at Maine at age 77.14,15,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 491, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 216, District 10-29, Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family

Patricia Anne/Ann Barbour
Marriage*Robert Edward Creger married Patricia Anne/Ann Barbour on April 14, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Ruth Creger Snell obituary in the Jan 4, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Lois May Adair1

F, b. June 30, 1925, d. May 4, 2019
     Lois May Adair Lois May (Adair) Creger, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 at the age of 93. Mrs. Creger was born on June 30, 1925 in Compton, Los Angeles County, California; a daughter of the late Emery Addison Adair and Virginia Marie Diehl Adair Trigg. Mrs. Creger was born and raised in California graduating with a degree in Radiologic Technology. She was the Director of Radiology at Lancaster Community Hospital for over 20 years before retiring and moving to Harrisonburg, Virginia. She later went back to work as a Mammography Imaging Technician at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg until retiring a second time and moving to Mt. Pleasant, SC to be closer to family. Mrs. Creger, a dedicated mother and grandmother who was active in the community, her church and Meals on Wheels. She was also an avid gardener and loved to travel both locally and internationally. Mrs. Creger was married to the "love of her life" Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. on August 23, 1943 until Mr. Creger passed away on October 3, 1987. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Patricia Ann Creger. Surviving are: her children, Christine L. Grill (Damion) of Prescott, Arizona, Leo C. Creger, III (Diane) of Camarillo, California and Phillip W. Creger (Alexandra "Sandra") of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; her six grandchildren: Leo C. Creger, IV of Hawaii, John R. Creger (Renee) of California, Heather D. Creger (K.D.) of Missouri, Christopher P. Creger (Rachel) of New Jersey, Stephanie A. Creger, of South Carolina and Alexander W. Creger of North Carolina. Also surviving is one brother, George Adair (California). Interment will be at a later date at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg, Virginia where her husband is buried.1 She was buried at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 3289 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on June 30, 1925 at Compton, Los Angeles Co., California.1 As of August 23, 1943,her married name was Creger.1 She married Leo Clyde Creger Jr., son of Leo Clyde Creger Sr. and Ocie Emaline Shockey, on August 23, 1943.1 Lois May Adair died on May 4, 2019 at Mount Pleasant, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 93.1

Family

Leo Clyde Creger Jr. b. October 5, 1921, d. October 3, 1987
Marriage*She married Leo Clyde Creger Jr., son of Leo Clyde Creger Sr. and Ocie Emaline Shockey, on August 23, 1943.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13538] Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home, online www.charlestoncremationcenter.com, From the Lois May Adair Creger obituary.
  2. [S5849] Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S13540] Mojave Desert News, From the Patricia Ann Cregar obituary in the Apr 3, 1947 edition.
  5. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.