Effie Mae Johnson1,2

F, b. November 24, 1884, d. January 26, 1970
     Effie Mae Johnson was buried at Abbot Cemetery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on November 24, 1884 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of December 27, 1904,her married name was Martin.1 She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Martin, son of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 27, 1904 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 Effie Mae Johnson died on January 26, 1970 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.2,3 She Mrs. Effie Mae Martin, 85, of Fayetteville died Monday in an Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. Born Nov. 24, 1884, at Minden, she was a daughter of the late David and America Treadway Johnson and a member of Cotton Hill Baptist Church at Beckwith. Her husband, Sam H., preceded her in death in 1949. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louise Lattanzi and Miss Catherine Martin, both of Fayetteville; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Abbot Cemetery at Beckwith. on January 27, 1970.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 364, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 48, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 70, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 173, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 64, District 10-33, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

Samuel Henry "Sam" Martin b. February 13, 1879, d. January 24, 1949
Marriage*Effie Mae Johnson married Samuel Henry "Sam" Martin, son of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 27, 1904 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Johnson marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Effie Mae Martin death certificate.
  3. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Effie Mae Martin obituary in the Jan 27, 1970 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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 Samuel Henry Martin obituary in the Jan 26, 1949 edition.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Martin Lattanzi obituary in the Jul 25, 1992 edition.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Effie Louise Martin1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 7, 1906, d. July 22, 1992
FatherSamuel Henry "Sam" Martin1,2,3,6,7 b. February 13, 1879, d. January 24, 1949
MotherEffie Mae Johnson1,2,3,5,6,7 b. November 24, 1884, d. January 26, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-7860.8 Effie Louise Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6 Her married name was Lattanzi.6 She married Luigi Lattanzi.6 Effie Louise Martin was born on September 7, 1906 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,9,5,6 As of circa 1927,her married name was Henson.10 She married Melvin Lee Henson circa 1927.10,4 Effie Louise Martin and Melvin Lee Henson were divorced in February, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,12 Effie Louise Martin died on July 22, 1992 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.8,9,6 She Louise Martin Lattanzi, 85, of 206 West Wiseman Ave., died Wednesday, July 22, in an Oak Hill care center, following a long illness. Born Sept. 7, 1906, at Dempsey, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Effie Martin. Mrs. Lattanzi was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church, a former member of the Eastern Star and was a retired cook and custodian for the Fayette County Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luigi Lattanzi, on April 28, 1983. Survivors include two sons, Edward L. Henson of Lake Helen, Fla., and Frank Henson of Fayetteville; a daughter, Betty Jo Goddard of Rosesville, Mich., a sister, Catherine Martin Durrett of Fayetteville; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. Burial will follow in the Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on July 25, 1992.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 364, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 48, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 665, District 64, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 174, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 63, District 10-33, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Family 1

Luigi Lattanzi b. January 26, 1893, d. April 28, 1983
Marriage*Effie Louise Martin married Luigi Lattanzi.6 

Family 2

Melvin Lee Henson b. December 29, 1903, d. March 13, 1977
Marriage*Effie Louise Martin married Melvin Lee Henson circa 1927.10,4 
Divorce* Effie Louise Martin and Melvin Lee Henson were divorced in February, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Samuel Henry Martin obituary in the Jan 26, 1949 edition.
  4. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Henry Franklin Henson obituary in the Nov 8, 2018 edition.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Martin Lattanzi obituary in the Jul 25, 1992 edition.
  7. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Effie Mae Martin obituary in the Jan 27, 1970 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Melvin Lee Henson obituary in the Mar 15, 1977 edition.
  12. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the divorce listings in the Feb 4, 1949 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S1872] Daytona Beach News-Journal, From the Edward Lee Henson obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  16. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Myers marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goddard-Henson marriage record.
  19. [S798] Register Herald, From the Betty Jo Henson Goddard obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.

Georgia Mae/May Cox1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     Georgia Mae/May Cox was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-8208.7 She was born on June 19, 1889 at Abbs Valley, Tazewell Co., Virginia.7,8,4,5 As of December 8, 1904,her married name was Martin.8 She married James William Martin, son of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 8, 1904 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8 As of July 9, 1960,her married name was Repass.9 Georgia Mae/May Cox married Hershel O. Repass on July 9, 1960 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 Georgia Mae/May Cox died in February, 1979 at West Virginia at age 89.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 361, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 327, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 287, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 50, District 10-24, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Washerwoman10

Family 1

James William Martin b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
Marriage*Georgia Mae/May Cox married James William Martin, son of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on December 8, 1904 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8 
Children

Family 2

Hershel O. Repass b. March 1, 1887, d. October 23, 1973
Marriage*Georgia Mae/May Cox married Hershel O. Repass on July 9, 1960 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9 

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 James W. Martin death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Martin marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Cox marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Repass-Martin marriage record.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillian Virginia Crawford death certificate.
  17. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thomas Carson Martin obituary in the Jun 10, 2021 edition.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James W. Martin obituary in the Oct 2, 1952 edition.
  19. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hershel O. Repass obituary in the Oct 24, 1973 edition.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Koontz marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Wriston marriage record.
  22. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  23. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Lillian Virginia Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. May 5, 1906, d. June 14, 1972
FatherJames William Martin1,2,3,4,5,7,8 b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
MotherGeorgia Mae/May Cox1,2,3,5,6,7,8 b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-3939.9 Lillian Virginia Martin was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on May 5, 1906 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,7,9 As of December 24, 1933,her married name was Crawford.4 She married John Henry Crawford on December 24, 1933 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,10,6,7 Lillian Virginia Martin died on June 14, 1972 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 66.5,6,7 She Mrs. Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford, 66, of Bridgeport, formerly of Oak Hill, died Wednesday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church and was a native of Dempsey, Fayette County. Surviving: husband, John H; son, John H. Jr., of Washington, D.C; mother, Mrs. Georgia Mae Cox Martin Repass of Oak hill; stepfather, H. O. Repass of Oak Hill; brothers, W. J. "Bill" Martin and Robert E. "Bob" Martin of Fayetteville, J. F. "Sonny" Martin of Charleston, Thomas C. Martin of Oak Hill; sister, Mrs. Myrtle Moles of Dunbar, and Mrs. Nora Fitzwater of Sarasota, Fla. Burial will be in Highlawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. on June 16, 1972.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 361, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 327, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 124, District 10-9B, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 160, District 10-24, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Public school teacher3
1950Restaurant assistant operator12

Family

John Henry Crawford b. May 17, 1906, d. January 3, 1976
Marriage*Lillian Virginia Martin married John Henry Crawford on December 24, 1933 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,10,6,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crawford-Martin marriage record.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillian Virginia Crawford death certificate.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thomas Carson Martin obituary in the Jun 10, 2021 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Myrtle Martin Hill Moles obituary in the Sep 7, 2003 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William James "Bill" Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 9, 1908, d. December 4, 1993
FatherJames William Martin1,2,3,4,6,8 b. January 7, 1877, d. October 1, 1952
MotherGeorgia Mae/May Cox1,2,3,4,9,6,10,8 b. June 19, 1889, d. February, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-7127.11 William James "Bill" Martin was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on April 9, 1908 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,6,7 He married Lena Annis Koontz on October 11, 1930 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.6 William James "Bill" Martin died on December 4, 1993 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.11,5 He William J. "Bill'' Martin, 85, of Route 1, Fayetteville died Dec. 4, 1993, at home after a long illness. He was a retired school bus driver from Fayette County Board of Education. Surviving: daughters, Betty Platt of Maryville, Tenn., Gaye Evans of Oak Hill; brother, Tommie C. of Oak Hill; sister, Myrtle Moles of Dunbar; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on December 6, 1993.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 361, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 327, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 41A, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 293, District 10-13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 46, District 10-36, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1930General store clerk3
1940Coal miner12
1950Coal miner13

Family

Lena Annis Koontz b. June 3, 1910, d. March, 1985
Marriage*William James "Bill" Martin married Lena Annis Koontz on October 11, 1930 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James W. Martin obituary in the Oct 2, 1952 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William J. Martin obituary in the Dec 6, 1993 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Koontz 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. [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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lillian Virginia Martin Crawford obituary in the Jun 16, 1972 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Platt-Martin marriage record.
  15. [S13373] Smith Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.smithfuneralandcremation.com, From the Betty Frances Martin Platt obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Evans-Martin marriage record.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Charles Henry Bickford1,2,3,4

M, b. October 27, 1874, d. August, 1942
     Charles Henry Bickford was buried at Patterson Cemetery, Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on October 27, 1874 at Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 27, 1873.1,3,4 He married Mary Margaret Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on August 14, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Charles Henry Bickford died in August, 1942 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 67.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 334, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 86, District 27, Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 399, District 4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 346, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1910Odd job laborer5
1920Coal miner2
1930Lumber laborer6

Family

Mary Margaret Shockey b. February, 1879
Marriage*Charles Henry Bickford married Mary Margaret Shockey, daughter of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on August 14, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Henry Bickford death certificate.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carlisle-Bickford marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Virginia Carlisle death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bickford-Blake marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Abbott-Bickford marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bickford-Foster marriage record.
  13. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bickford-Holly marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jones-Bickford marriage record.
  16. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Florence E. Jones obituary in the Aug 7, 1986 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bickford-Moles marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bickford-Smith marriage record.

Ocie Emaline Shockey1,2,3

F, b. October 4, 1894, d. July 4, 1976
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey4,1,3,5 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSarah Arabelle "Ary" King4,1,5 b. circa 1876, d. October 14, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 234-96-6726.6 Ocie Emaline Shockey was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,7 She was born on October 4, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,5,7 As of June 28, 1915,her married name was Creger.3 She married Leo Clyde Creger Sr. on June 28, 1915 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,3 Ocie Emaline Shockey died on July 4, 1976 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.5,7 She Mrs. Ocie E. Creger, 81, died in a Fayetteville nursing home Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Death was attributed to natural causes. She was a member of the Red Star Baptist Church. A daughter of the late Samuel and Ira Belle King Shockey, she was born in Floyd County, Va., Oct. 4, 1894. Survivors include three sons, Charles W. of Scarbro, Leon C. Jr. of Lancaster, Calif., and Robert E. of Grottes, Va; two daughters, Mrs. Salena Lee Winterbottom of Belton, Mo., and Mrs. Ruth E. Snell of Juneau, Alaska; one brother, Eldridge of Oak Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Dooley of Fayetteville and Mrs. Vida Comer of Dobson, N.C; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. on July 6, 1976.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 462, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 218, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 185, District 149, Little Levels, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 335, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 491, District 10-25, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 216, District 10-29, Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family

Leo Clyde Creger Sr. b. July 27, 1885, d. June 3, 1952
Marriage*Ocie Emaline Shockey married Leo Clyde Creger Sr. on June 28, 1915 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her husband's WWI draft registration card.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Creger-Shockey marriage record.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Ruth Creger Snell obituary in the Jan 4, 2004 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William F. Creger obituary in the Sep 3, 1971 edition.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo C. Creger obituary in the Jun 4, 1952 edition.
  15. [S934] Daily News-Record, From the Leo Clyde Creger, Jr. obituary in the Oct 7, 1987 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Creger-Winterbottom marriage announcement in the Apr 13, 1943 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Eldridge Andy Shockey1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1894, d. December 23, 1984
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey1,5,4 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSarah Arabelle "Ary" King1,4 b. circa 1876, d. October 14, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 233-10-4420.6 Eldridge Andy Shockey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on May 24, 1894 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,4,8,6 He married Queenie K. Cotcamp on October 2, 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 Eldridge Andy Shockey died on December 23, 1984 at West Virginia at age 90.7,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 462, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 218, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 295, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of William Cottcamp10
1930Dwelling 1102, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 145, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1917Farm laborer2
1920Coal miner10
1930Coal miner11
1940Coal miner12

Family

Queenie K. Cotcamp b. March 27, 1900, d. January 20, 1988
Marriage*Eldridge Andy Shockey married Queenie K. Cotcamp on October 2, 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Cotcamp marriage record.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jessie Shockey death certificate.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Marjorie Mildred Shockey Porter obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Bunard Shockey death certificate.
  17. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Hoten Joel Shockey1,2

M, b. July 4, 1899, d. January 31, 1962
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey3,4,5 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSarah Arabelle "Ary" King3,4,6,5 b. circa 1876, d. October 14, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-3601.7 Hoten Joel Shockey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 He was born on July 4, 1899 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The military records have a birth year of 1897.9,7,10,5,8,2 He married Pauline Leonard on February 28, 1920 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,11 Hoten Joel Shockey died on January 31, 1962 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 62.12,1,10,8 He Hoten Joel Shockey, 63, of Route 2, Fayetteville, died at his home Wednesday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was a retired state road employee, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the LaFayette Post No. 149, American Legion, at Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Shockey; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Noble of Coshocton, Ohio, and Mrs. Jerry McDaniel of Rockville, Md; two brothers, Kenneth of Lansing and Eldridge Shockey of Oak Hill; a half brother, Charles Shockey of Fayetteville; three sisters, Mrs. Ocie Creger of Charleston, Mrs. Vida Comer of Dobson, N.C., and Mrs. Jeanette Dooley of Fayetteville; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the Huse Memorial Park at Gatewood. on February 1, 1962.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 462, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 218, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 46, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 157, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 280, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930Automobile mechanic13
1940Truck driver14
1950Coal miner15

Family

Pauline Leonard b. February 18, 1899, d. October, 1983
Marriage*Hoten Joel Shockey married Pauline Leonard on February 28, 1920 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hoten Joel Shockey obituary in the Feb 1, 1962 edition.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ary Bell Shockey obituary in the Oct 15, 1957 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Leonard marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joel Houghton Shockey death record.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilburn-Shockey marriage record.
  17. [S12288] Tribune, The, From the Noble-Parrish marriage announcemnt in the May 6, 1945 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McDaniels-Shockey marriage record.

Ida Mae Shawkey1,2

F, b. August 22, 1902, d. October 9, 1995
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1,3,4 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1,3,4 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-9313.5 Ida Mae Shawkey was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on August 22, 1902 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5 As of August 4, 1920,her married name was Kincaid.4 She married Emery Berman Kincaid on August 4, 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Ida Mae Shawkey died on October 9, 1995 at Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 93.5,2 She Ida Mae Kincaid, 93, of Cabin Creek died Oct. 9, 1995, at Marmet Health Care Center. She was a homemaker, attended Chelyan Nazarene Church and was a member of Chelyan Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving: son, Walter of Chelyan; sisters, Gladys Seacrist of Belle, Margaurite Blankenship of Beckley, Kathleen Helmick of Baltimore, Md; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on October 11, 1995.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 358, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 386, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 31, District 10-32, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 193, District 20-19, Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Emery Berman Kincaid b. February 11, 1896, d. February 21, 1970
Marriage*Ida Mae Shawkey married Emery Berman Kincaid on August 4, 1920 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ida Mae Kincaid obituary in the Oct 11, 1995 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kincaid-Shawkey marriage record.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [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 Evelyn Gray Kincaid death certificate.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lydia Louise "Liddy" Shockey1,2

F, b. May 14, 1904, d. March 11, 1986
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1,3,2 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1,3,2 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-8064.4 Lydia Louise "Liddy" Shockey was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on May 14, 1904 at West Virginia.1,4 As of November 14, 1925,her married name was Kincaid.2 She married Willis Herman Kincaid on November 14, 1925 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,6 Lydia Louise "Liddy" Shockey died on March 11, 1986 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.4,5 She Mrs. Lydia L. Kincaid, 81, of 509 Fourth Ave., Montgomery, died Tuesday in Montgomery General Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Montgomery United Methodist Church. Surviving: daughters, Audrey Evans and Joy Kincaid, of Montgomery; sisters, Marguerite Blankenship of Beckley, Gladys Seacreast of Florida, May Kincaid of Cheylan, Kathleen Helmick of Baltimore, Md; brother, Robert Shockey of Mill Creek; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.| on March 13, 1996.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 358, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 30, District 18, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 22, District 10-26A, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 43, District 10-54, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Willis Herman Kincaid b. April 16, 1900, d. June 24, 1970
Marriage*Lydia Louise "Liddy" Shockey married Willis Herman Kincaid on November 14, 1925 at Oak Hill, Fayette 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 Kincaid-Shockey marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lydia L. Kincaid obituary in the Mar 13, 1996 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Willis H. Kincaid obituary in the Jun 25, 1970 edition.
  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 Evans-Kincaid marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Joy G. Kincaid obituary in the Apr 4, 2004 edition.

Herman Norman Shawkey1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 25, 1906, d. October 17, 1977
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1,2,4,5,6,8 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1,2,4,5,8 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-0339.9 Herman Norman Shawkey was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.10 He was born on May 25, 1906 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,7 He married Rev. Sylvia Easter Farley on August 4, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,10,11 Herman Norman Shawkey and Rev. Sylvia Easter Farley were divorced before April 15, 1930.3 Herman Norman Shawkey died on October 17, 1977 at Maryland at age 71.9,10 He SHAWKEY, On October 17, 1977, Herman B., of Madonna, Md., beloved husband of Sylvia E. (nee Farley), devoted father of Billy R., Daniel H., Richard A., Howell W., Charles E. and David L. Shawkey. Also survived by one brother, five sisters, 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment in Glen Haven Cemetery. on October 19, 1977.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 358, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 48, District 10-33, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 146, District 4-1253, Baltimore, Maryland13

Occupation

1930Coal miner3
1940Coal miner12
1950Scrap company worker13

Family

Rev. Sylvia Easter Farley b. June 29, 1910, d. August 29, 1999
Marriage*Herman Norman Shawkey married Rev. Sylvia Easter Farley on August 4, 1926 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,10,11 
Divorce* Herman Norman Shawkey and Rev. Sylvia Easter Farley were divorced before April 15, 1930.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Farley marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Willis Shawkey obituary in the Sep 10, 1964 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George W. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 3, 1959 edition.
  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. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Nannie Ellen Shawkey obituary in the Apr 1, 1951 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Herman Shawkey obituary in the Oct 19, 1977 edition.
  11. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Sylvia E. Shawkey obituary in the Aug 31, 1999 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8223] Aitkin Age, From the Howell Shawkey obituary in the Aug 5, 2010 edition.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Daniel Herman Shawkey obituary in the Oct 4, 2016 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.

Laura Bell Shawkey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 14, 1908, d. July 14, 1971
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1,2,3,4,7,8,9 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 235-26-0969.10 Laura Bell Shawkey was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.5 She was born on June 14, 1908 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 17, 1908.10,7 She died on July 14, 1971 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 63.10,5 She SHAWKEY, on July 14, 1971. Laura B. of 3817 South Hanover street, beloved mother of Mrs. Donna Fetty Yuan. Interment at Glen Haven Memorial Park. on July 16, 1971.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 358, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 150, District 20-7, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 262, District 10-22, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Electrical company laborer11
1950Sales clerk8

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Willis Shawkey obituary in the Sep 10, 1964 edition.
  5. [S8058] Evening Sun, The, From the Laura B. Shawkey obituary in the Jul 16, 1971 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George W. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 2, 1959 edition.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Nannie Ellen Shawkey obituary in the Apr 1, 1951 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Willis Shawkey1,2,3,4

M, b. February 17, 1910, d. September 7, 1964
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey5,1,2,6,3,7,8 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin5,1,2,6,3,8 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-0340.9 John Willis Shawkey was buried at Ingram Branch Cemetery, Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,10 He was born on February 17, 1910 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI and the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans have a birth date of Feb 10, 1910.6,9,4,10 He married Kathleen A. Lively on March 25, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 John Willis Shawkey died on September 7, 1964 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 54.3,10 He John Willis Shawkey, 55, died at his residence in Detroit, Mich., at 10:30 p.m. Monday after a short illness. He was formerly of Ingram Branch. Born in Fayette County, he was the son of the late George W. and Mamie Ellen Shawkey. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Kathleen Shawkey; two brothers, Herman, Baltimore, Md., and Robert, Mill Creek; six sisters, Mrs. Emory Kincaid, Chelyan, Mrs. Willis Kincaid, Charlton Heights, Mrs. Raymond Seacrist, Belle, Mrs. Margaret Blankenship, Mullens, Miss Kathleen Shawkey and Miss Laura Shawkey, both of Baltimore, Md. Burial will follow in the Ingram Branch Cemetery. on September 10, 1964.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 358, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 49, District 10-33, Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Coal miner2
1940Coal miner11

Family

Kathleen A. Lively
Marriage*John Willis Shawkey married Kathleen A. Lively on March 25, 1950 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 

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 John Willis Shawkey obituary in the Sep 10, 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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Lively marriage record.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George W. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 2, 1959 edition.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Nannie Ellen Shawkey obituary in the Apr 1, 1951 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ginevra Cook1

F, b. July 26, 1873, d. May 19, 1956
     Ginevra Cook was buried at Cassady Cemetery, Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,1 She was born on July 26, 1873 at Mount Nebo, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.3,2,1 As of May 28, 1903,her married name was Conner.3 She married Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on May 28, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Ginevra Cook died on May 19, 1956 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 89, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 189, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 529, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 493, District 10-35, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner b. May 6, 1879, d. June 16, 1934
Marriage*Ginevra Cook married Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on May 28, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ginevra Cook Conner death certificate.
  2. [S13365] Cassady Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Talmadge Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 1976 edition.
  10. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Light marriage record.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Conner marriage record.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lelia Mae Robertson obituary in the Oct 28, 1975 edition.

Rev. Romanus Boyd Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 20, 1904, d. October 26, 1981
FatherCharles Candus "Charlie" Conner1,2,3,8,6 b. May 6, 1879, d. June 16, 1934
MotherGinevra Cook1,2,3,8,6 b. July 26, 1873, d. May 19, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 246-26-8747.9 Rev. Romanus Boyd Conner was buried at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pflugerville, Travis Co., Texas.6,7 He married Dova Edna Best.6,10 Rev. Romanus Boyd Conner was born on March 20, 1904 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,5,6,7 He died on October 26, 1981 at Georgetown, Williamson Co., Texas, at age 77.4,6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 371, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 89, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 189, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 77, District 61-8, Blacksburg, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 328, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Church of God minister3
1940Preacher11
1950Coal mine supervisor12

Family

Dova Edna Best b. May 27, 1906, d. June 24, 1991
Marriage*Rev. Romanus Boyd Conner married Dova Edna Best.6,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  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. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  7. [S10419] Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, Travis Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Talmadge Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 1976 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S10420] Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/georgetown-tx/cook-walden-davis-funeral-home/4886, From the Edna Boyd Beasley obituary.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Talmadge Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 12, 1907, d. January 24, 1976
FatherCharles Candus "Charlie" Conner1,2,3,4,5,7 b. May 6, 1879, d. June 16, 1934
MotherGinevra Cook1,2,3,4,5,7,8 b. July 26, 1873, d. May 19, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-7355.9 Joseph Talmadge Conner was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,5 He was born on December 12, 1907 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,4,5,7,6 He married Eva Irene Light on April 5, 1939 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5,11 Joseph Talmadge Conner died on January 24, 1976 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 68.5 He Joseph Talmadge Conner, 68, of Route 2, Fayetteville was dead on arrival at 9 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill hospital. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack. Born at Route 2, Fayetteville, Dec. 12, 1907, he was a son of the late Charles C. and Geneva Cook Conner. His wife, Eva Light Conner, also preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Larry Boyd Conner of Route 2, Fayetteville; two daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Hambrick of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Geraldine Crago of Route 1, Poca, and one brother, R. B. Conner of Leander, Tex. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. on January 26, 1976.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 371, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 89, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 189, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 529, District 10-12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 493, District 10-35, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Sawmill laborer3
1940Coal miner12
1950Coal miner8

Family

Eva Irene Light b. September 26, 1912, d. June 27, 1970
Marriage*Joseph Talmadge Conner married Eva Irene Light on April 5, 1939 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,5,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Light marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Talmadge Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 1976 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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Irene Conner death certificate.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Larry B. Conner obituary.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hambrick-Conner marriage record.
  16. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Lelia Mae Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. February 7, 1910, d. October 26, 1975
FatherCharles Candus "Charlie" Conner5,1,2,3,4 b. May 6, 1879, d. June 16, 1934
MotherGinevra Cook5,1,2,3,4 b. July 26, 1873, d. May 19, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-3889.6 Lelia Mae Conner was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on February 7, 1910 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,4 As of May 14, 1930,her married name was Robertson.3 She married Albert Robertson on May 14, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 Lelia Mae Conner died on October 26, 1975 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 65.4 She Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Mae Robertson, 65, of 196 Ridgewood Ave., Oak Hill, will be Wednesday. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park. She died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday in Montgomery of an apparent heart attack. Born Feb. 7, 1910, at Route 2, Fayetteville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Geneva Cook Conner and was a member of Manuel Baptist Church at Fayette Heights. Surviving are her husband, Albert Robertson; a son, Aubrey, of Cocoa Beach, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Lorine Settle of Smyrna, Ga., and Mildred James of Oak Hill, and two brothers, R. B. of Leander, Tex., and J. T. Conner of Route 2, Fayetteville. on October 28, 1975.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 371, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 89, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 189, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 95, District 10-33, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 327, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

Albert Robertson b. April 23, 1908, d. December 1, 1977
Marriage*Lelia Mae Conner married Albert Robertson on May 14, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Conner marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lelia Mae Robertson obituary in the Oct 28, 1975 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S8165] High Lawn Funeral Home, online www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com, From the Mildred Ruth James obituary.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Robertson marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James-Robertson marriage record.

Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones1,2,3

F, b. July 12, 1872, d. April 4, 1930
     Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 12, 1872 at Virginia.2,4 As of November 5, 1891,her married name was Radford.2 She married Robert William Anderson Radford, son of Lewis A. Radford and Elizabeth Anderson, on November 5, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones died on April 4, 1930 at age 57.2

Family

Robert William Anderson Radford b. March 20, 1864, d. March 18, 1946
Marriage*She married Robert William Anderson Radford, son of Lewis A. Radford and Elizabeth Anderson, on November 5, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Effie Conner McAvoy obituary in the Jun 24, 2004 edition.
  2. [S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Robert William Anderson Radford1,2

M, b. March 20, 1864, d. March 18, 1946
FatherLewis A. Radford1 b. January 30, 1817, d. May 19, 1894
MotherElizabeth Anderson1 b. February 17, 1832, d. September 11, 1925
     Robert William Anderson Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 20, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones on November 5, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 Robert William Anderson Radford died on March 18, 1946 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,5 He As we go to press we learn of the death of Robert Radford, who died at the home of his daughter, at Fayettsville, W. Va. The body will be brought to Maberry's Funeral Home for further funeral arrangements. Among the survivors are a son, Elbert Radford, of Floyd Route 4. on March 21, 1946.5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones b. July 12, 1872, d. April 4, 1930
Marriage*Robert William Anderson Radford married Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones on November 5, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  3. [S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert Radford obituary in the Mar 21, 1946 edition.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Effie Conner McAvoy obituary in the Jun 24, 2004 edition.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Galen McAvoy1,2

M, b. March 5, 1909, d. June 11, 1996
     James Galen McAvoy was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 233-28-1823.3 He married Effie Pearl Radford, daughter of Robert William Anderson Radford and Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones.1,2 James Galen McAvoy was born on March 5, 1909 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He died on June 11, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.2,3 He McAVOY, James Galen, 87, of Boones Mill, died at Friendship Manor Tuesday, June 11, 1996. He was born in Fayetteville, W. Va. on March 5, 1909 to the late James and Mary Alice Sanger McAvoy. He attended Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, served in the U. S. Navy and was retired from the U. S. Postal Service. He was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren - first at Pleasant View, Fayetteville, W. Va. and since 1972, Bethlehem at Boones Mill. He was active in all areas of the church, but was especially known as a teacher of Sunday School and Bible Study groups for over 65 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vivian Hitchcock McAvoy and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Effie Radford Conner McAvoy of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. James O. and Nancy McAvoy of Live Oak, California; grandsons and wives, James and Karen McAvoy, Tuscon, Arizona, John and Donna McAvoy, Live Oak, California; three great-grandsons, Jeffrey, Gregory, Jeremy McAvoy, Live Oak, California; three stepsons and wives, William B. and Sally Conner, Kennett Square, Penn., Glenn H. and Lynn Conner, Suffolk, Roy C., Jr. and Vickie Conner, Jacksonville Beach, Fla; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill, with the Rev. Keith Simmons and the Rev. J. Willard Bowman officiating. There will be a graveside service at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, W.Va., Friday, June 14, 1996 at 3:30 p.m. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Route 1, Boones Mill, Va., 24065 or Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Route 1, Fayetteville, W. Va., 25840. on June 12, 1996.2

Family

Effie Pearl Radford b. July 29, 1909, d. June 20, 2004
Marriage*He married Effie Pearl Radford, daughter of Robert William Anderson Radford and Aristene/Arristeen J. Jones.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Effie Conner McAvoy obituary in the Jun 24, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Galen McAvoy obituary in the Jun 12, 1996 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sadie Grace Spangler1,2,3

F, b. January 28, 1908, d. December 27, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 233-68-0507.4 Sadie Grace Spangler was born on January 28, 1908 at Piedmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 As of March 23, 1926,her married name was Shockey.5 She married Dennis Madison Shockey, son of William Hayden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin, on March 23, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,5,7 Sadie Grace Spangler died on December 27, 2001 at Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 93.2,4,6 She Grace Spangler Shockey, formerly of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Linda Patton's Personal Care Home following a long illness. Born in Piedmont, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert B. Spangler and Barbara Spence Spangler. Mrs. Shockey was a member of Fayetteville Baptist Church, Women's Christian Temperance Union, Order of Eastern Star, Fayetteville Homemakers Club, Minta Warren Bible Class, and was a retired Fayette County school employee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Madison Spangler (Scott Schaffer notes this is obviously an error - should be Shockey) ; a son, Jack Shockey; and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Gene D. Shockey and his wife, Sylvia, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Thomas W. Shockey and his wife, Jean, of Shinnston; a brother, Harry V. Spangler and his wife, June, of Phoenix, Ariz; a daughter-in-law, Doris Shockey of Fayetteville; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. It was her request that her body be donated to the West Virginia Medical School Human Gift Registry. on December 29, 2001.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 148, District 93-23, Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 174, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Family

Dennis Madison Shockey b. June 9, 1899, d. March 13, 1973
Marriage*Sadie Grace Spangler married Dennis Madison Shockey, son of William Hayden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin, on March 23, 1926 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,6,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gene D. Shockey obituary in the Oct 24, 2002 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Grace Spangler Shockey obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  3. [S931] Clemons/Hartman/Creasy/Spangler, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3009344&id=I558357640
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Spangler marriage record.
  6. [S932] My Spangler Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2457241&id=I8494
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dennis Madison Shockey obituary in the Mar 14, 1973 edition.
  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 Shockey-Jones marriage record.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Tom Shockey, Sr. obituary in the Oct 17, 2007 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Paris marriage record.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gene Dennis Shockey1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. December 5, 1927, d. October 14, 2002
FatherDennis Madison Shockey1,2,3,4,9,10,11,5,6 b. June 9, 1899, d. March 13, 1973
MotherSadie Grace Spangler1,2,3,4,9,10,11,5,6 b. January 28, 1908, d. December 27, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 232-32-0019.12 Gene Dennis Shockey was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1,13,7 He and Marguerite Twilajean Jones were divorced.5 Gene Dennis Shockey was born on December 5, 1927 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12,4,13,6,7,8 He married Marguerite Twilajean Jones on June 25, 1950 at Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Gene Dennis Shockey married Sylvia Marie Pillo on February 3, 1973 at Winchester, Virginia.1,5 Gene Dennis Shockey died on October 14, 2002 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 74.1,12,13,7 He Gene D. Shockey, 74, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at D.C.H. Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Dennis and Grace Spangler Shockey. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Pillo Shockey, whom he married Feb. 3, 1973; six daughters, Jane Hankins and husband, Sam, Lisa Riffle, Gena Wine, Lisa Francis, Leslie Fondren and husband, Robert, and Lori Seitzinger and husband, Sean; a son, Christopher Shockey; a brother, Tom Shockey and wife, Jean, of Shinnston; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Shockey; and a grandson, Justin Riffle. After graduating from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a mining engineering degree, Gene Shockey dedicated his life to coal mining. For the next 50 years, Gene was an innovator for the coal industry. He was responsible for the installation of the five 1000-foot longwall, and also he created safer mining environments by developing a methane gas gathering system. He was recognized for his accomplishments and contributions to the coal industry with an honorary doctorate degree from Penn State University. Gene was an inspiration to all those who knew him. He was vice president of Virginia, Pocahontas Division, Island Creek Coal Co., Oakwood. He served as president of Virginia Coal Association. He was president of Emery Mining Corp., Huntington, Utah, vice president of Kitt Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Standard Oil of Ohio, Eastern Region, Pittsburgh, senior vice president of Jim Walters Resources, Brookwood, Ala., and vice president and assistant to the president of Consolidation Coal Co., Consol Plaza, Pittsburgh. Graveside service will be at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. on October 24, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 148, District 93-23, Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Marguerite Twilajean Jones b. April 15, 1930, d. July 7, 1996
Divorce*Gene Dennis Shockey and Marguerite Twilajean Jones were divorced.5 
Marriage* Gene Dennis Shockey married Marguerite Twilajean Jones on June 25, 1950 at Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children
  • Gena Shockey1
  • Lisa Shockey1
  • Christopher Shockey1
  • Jane Ann Shockey6

Family 2

Sylvia Marie Pillo
Marriage*Gene Dennis Shockey married Sylvia Marie Pillo on February 3, 1973 at Winchester, Virginia.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gene D. Shockey obituary in the Oct 24, 2002 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Grace Spangler Shockey obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Jones marriage record.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Tom Shockey, Sr. obituary in the Oct 17, 2007 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dennis Madison Shockey obituary in the Mar 14, 1973 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S8215] Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Harrison Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 10, 1943, d. October 15, 2007
FatherDennis Madison Shockey1,2,3,7,4,6,8 b. June 9, 1899, d. March 13, 1973
MotherSadie Grace Spangler1,2,3,7,4,6,8 b. January 28, 1908, d. December 27, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 233-68-0506.9 Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr. was born on November 10, 1943 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,9,4 He married Lois Jean Nugen on June 26, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,6 Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr. died on October 15, 2007 at Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 63.3,9 He Tom Shockey, Sr, 63, of Shinnston, passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at his residence. Tom was born in Oak Hill, on Nov. 10, 1943, the son of the late Dennis M. and Grace Spangler Shockey. On June 26, 1961, he married Lois “Jean” Nugen Shockey. In addition to his wife, Mr. Shockey is survived by one son, Thomas Jr. and Charlotte Shockey, of Bridgeport; a daughter-in-law, Kim Shockey, of Brewster, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Jon Jr., Jared and Jacob Shockey, of Brewster, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a son, Jon M. Shockey; and two brothers, Gene and Jack Shockey. Tom passionately showered his love to his church, family and many friends. An active member of the Owings Community Church, he served as both Sunday School teacher and as a trustee. In addition to his many works within the church, Tom was instrumental in establishing the “Through His Hands” benevolent outreach program, which touched many lives in the Shinnston area. Mr. Shockey was an avid outdoorsman, loved working on cars and finding projects to tinker around with. Tom worked as a truck driver and coal miner for many years. on October 17, 2007.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 174, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

Lois Jean Nugen b. January 20, 1943, d. November 21, 2017
Marriage*Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr. married Lois Jean Nugen on June 26, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gene D. Shockey obituary in the Oct 24, 2002 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Grace Spangler Shockey obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Tom Shockey, Sr. obituary in the Oct 17, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dennis Madison Shockey obituary in the Mar 14, 1973 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S13371] Harmer Funeral Home, online www.harmerfuneralhome.com, From the Lois Jean Shockey obituary.

Lois Jean Nugen1,2,3

F, b. January 20, 1943, d. November 21, 2017
     Lois Jean Nugen Lois Jean Shockey, 74,of Shinnston passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home. She was born on Jan 20, 1943 in Fayette Station, Fayette, WV to James S. Nugen and Virginia Lois Nugen. Lois is survived by her Son, Thomas Shockey, Jr. of Shinnston; Sister, Willa Stewart of Bridgeport; Brother, Rick Nugen of Minden; Sister, Brenda Nugen of Merritt Island, FL; and 3 grandchildren. Upon her request, Lois will be cremated. In addition to her parents and husband, Lois is preceded by her son, Jon Shockey; and sister, Linda Lee.3 She was born on January 20, 1943 at Fayette Station, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 As of June 26, 1961,her married name was Shockey.1 She married Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr., son of Dennis Madison Shockey and Sadie Grace Spangler, on June 26, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 Lois Jean Nugen died on November 21, 2017 at Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3

Family

Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr. b. November 10, 1943, d. October 15, 2007
Marriage*She married Thomas Wendell "Tom" Shockey Sr., son of Dennis Madison Shockey and Sadie Grace Spangler, on June 26, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Tom Shockey, Sr. obituary in the Oct 17, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S13371] Harmer Funeral Home, online www.harmerfuneralhome.com, From the Lois Jean Shockey obituary.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Jack Shockey1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. April 2, 1929, d. September 14, 1988
FatherDennis Madison Shockey1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,11 b. June 9, 1899, d. March 13, 1973
MotherSadie Grace Spangler1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,11 b. January 28, 1908, d. December 27, 2001
     Jack Shockey was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market Street, Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.9 He was born on April 2, 1929 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,10 He married Doris Jean Paris on September 2, 1950 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12,4,7 Jack Shockey and Doris Jean Paris were divorced on August 14, 1980.10 Jack Shockey married Brenda Pauline Stewart on August 14, 1980 at Emporia, Virginia.10 Jack Shockey died on September 14, 1988 at Maryland at age 59.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 148, District 93-23, Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Doris Jean Paris b. September 22, 1928, d. May 19, 2012
Marriage*Jack Shockey married Doris Jean Paris on September 2, 1950 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12,4,7 
Divorce* Jack Shockey and Doris Jean Paris were divorced on August 14, 1980.10 
Children
  • Bonnie Jean Shockey7
  • Jacqueline Ann Shockey7
  • David Paris Shockey7

Family 2

Brenda Pauline Stewart
Marriage*Jack Shockey married Brenda Pauline Stewart on August 14, 1980 at Emporia, Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gene D. Shockey obituary in the Oct 24, 2002 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Grace Spangler Shockey obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Paris marriage record.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Tom Shockey, Sr. obituary in the Oct 17, 2007 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dennis Madison Shockey obituary in the Mar 14, 1973 edition.
  7. [S2628] David Shockey, "Dennis Madison Shockey," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 1, 2011.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3766] Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S931] Clemons/Hartman/Creasy/Spangler, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3009344&id=I558357640

Rosa Sherman Baughan1,2

F, b. December 2, 1874, d. October 5, 1959
     Rosa Sherman Baughan was buried at Epperly Cemetery (also known as Dempsey Cemetery), Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on December 2, 1874 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1875.1,3,2 As of January 3, 1900,her married name was Shawkey.4 She married John McDaniel Shawkey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on January 3, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Rosa Sherman Baughan died on October 5, 1959 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.1 She Mrs. Rosie Sherman Shockey, 83, of Oak Hill died Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the home of a daughter, Mrs. G. B. Garbett at Oak Hill after an extended illness. A former Page resident, she was born at Dempsey, Dec. 2, 1875. Surviving are two sons, Emert of Page and Harry of Boomer; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Anderson of Man and Miss Gertrude Shockey of Oak Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Feazell, Mrs. Lillie Smith, and Mrs. Carrie Arthur, all of Fayetteville; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p. m. Thursday in the Dogget: Chapel at Dempsey by the Rev. W. F. Hodges of Scarbro. Burial will be in the Dempsey Cemetery. The body will remain at the Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill until one hour prior to services. on October 7, 1959.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 28, Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 39, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 295, District 23-37, Triadelphia, Logan Co., West Virginia7

Family

John McDaniel Shawkey b. May 4, 1874, d. November 18, 1934
Marriage*Rosa Sherman Baughan married John McDaniel Shawkey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on January 3, 1900 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rosie Sherman Shockey death certificate.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Rosie Sherman Shockey obituary in the Oct 7, 1959 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Bond marriage record.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Garbett-Shawkey marriage record.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Robert Emert Shockey obituary in the Jan 27, 1974 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-Shawkey marriage record.
  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 Shawkey-Haskett marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Hughes marriage record.

Gladys I. Shawkey1,2

F, b. December 12, 1911, d. May 13, 2003
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 232-12-3886.3 Gladys I. Shawkey was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Seacrist.2 She married Raymond Bridville Seacrist.2 Gladys I. Shawkey was born on December 12, 1911 at West Virginia.1,3 She died on May 13, 2003 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 91.3,2 She Gladys Shawkey Seacrist, 90, died May 13, 2003, in Montgomery General Hospital, Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond B. Seacrist. Mrs. Seacrist was a retired clerk from the hat department of Stone & Thomas Department Store. She formerly resided in Belle, where she was a member of Belle Presbyterian Church. She was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving are two sisters, Margarette Blankenship of Beckley; Kathleen Helmick of Baltimore, Md; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be at Cunningham Memorial Park Lower Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans. on May 14, 2003.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 91, District 10-54, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1950Gas and fuel company sales clerk4

Family

Raymond Bridville Seacrist b. May 25, 1916, d. July 12, 1994
Marriage*Gladys I. Shawkey married Raymond Bridville Seacrist.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Gladys Shawkey Seacrist obituary in the May 14, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Robert Jennings Shawkey1,2,3,4

M, b. June 26, 1914, d. November 9, 1991
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1,5,2,6,7,8 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1,5,2,7,8 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-0449.9 Robert Jennings Shawkey was buried at Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., West Virginia.10 He was born on June 26, 1914 at Lick Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Elsie Leora Hayes on September 1, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 Robert Jennings Shawkey died on November 9, 1991 at West Virginia at age 77.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 150, District 20-7, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Coal miner11

Family

Elsie Leora Hayes b. March 11, 1919, d. January, 1993
Marriage*Robert Jennings Shawkey married Elsie Leora Hayes on September 1, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Willis Shawkey obituary in the Sep 10, 1964 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George W. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 2, 1959 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Hayes marriage record.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Nannie Ellen Shawkey obituary in the Apr 1, 1951 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S13376] Old Brick Church Cemetery, Randolph Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5709] Daily Herald, From the Robert Shawkey obituary in the May 12, 1992 edition.
  13. [S1905] Sun News, The, From the Clyde R. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 27, 2007 edition.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Douglas Shawkey death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Swecker marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Jordan marriage record.