Margarette Shawkey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 28, 1917, d. February 6, 2005
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey6,7,8,9,3,4,5 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin6,7,8,3,4,5 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 232-82-6184.10 Margarette Shawkey was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Blankenship.2 She married Carlyle Walton Blankenship.2 Margarette Shawkey was born on February 28, 1917 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,4,5 As of November 3, 1962,her married name was Keatley.3 She married Dewey A. Keatley on November 3, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Margarette Shawkey died on February 6, 2005 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.10,2 She Margarette Shawkey Blankinship, 87, of Beckley, W.Va., died Feb. 6, 2005. on February 7, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 176, District 41-37A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 30, District 41-86, Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

Carlyle Walton Blankenship b. October 1, 1914, d. March 31, 1950
Marriage*Margarette Shawkey married Carlyle Walton Blankenship.2 
Children

Family 2

Dewey A. Keatley b. September 7, 1903, d. September 12, 1965
Marriage*Margarette Shawkey married Dewey A. Keatley on November 3, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Gladys Shawkey Seacrist obituary in the May 14, 2003 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Margarette Shawkey Blankinship obituary in the Feb 7, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Willis Shawkey obituary in the Sep 10, 1964 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the George W. Shawkey obituary in the Nov 2, 1959 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.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert-Blankenship marriage record.

Everett Lee Shawkey1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 7, 1919, d. December 1, 1944
FatherGeorge Washington Shawkey1,7,8 b. July 4, 1876, d. November 1, 1959
MotherNannie Ellen Martin1,7,8 b. May 15, 1881, d. March 31, 1951
     Everett Lee Shawkey was buried at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Rue du Mémorial Américain 159, 4852 Hombourg, Henri-Chapelle, Liège, Belgium.3,4,6 He was born on April 7, 1919 at Lick Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,5 He died on December 1, 1944 at Belgium at age 25.3,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 15, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 383, District 22, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 49, District 10-33, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  3. [S1912] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.
  4. [S6020] Unknown compiler, U.S., Headstone and Interment Records for U.S. Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil, 1942-1949.
  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. [S12592] Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Minnie Elizabeth Kincaid1

F, b. May 17, 1883, d. May 28, 1966
     Minnie Elizabeth Kincaid was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on May 17, 1883 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of January 31, 1906,her married name was Shawkey.2 She married Charles Marion Shawkey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on January 31, 1906 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,1 Minnie Elizabeth Kincaid died on May 28, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3 She Final rites for Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Shawkey, 83, Beckley, formerly of Fayetteville, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Chapel Fayetteville with the Rev. B. B. Breitenhirt and the Rev. John Payne in charge. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Mrs. Shawkey died Saturday in a local hospital after a illness. Born May 17, 1883, at Ingram in Fayette County, she was a daughter of the late James and Lucinda Canterbury Kincaid. She was a member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles M. of Beckley; one daughter, Mrs. Hugh Burdette of Beckley; one sister, Mrs. R. H. Grant of Beckley; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the funeral home where friends may call after 4 p.m. today. on May 30, 1966.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 400, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 73, District 28, Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 49, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 312, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Charles Marion Shawkey b. January 31, 1881, d. August 13, 1974
Marriage*Minnie Elizabeth Kincaid married Charles Marion Shawkey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on January 31, 1906 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Minnie Elizabeth Shawkey obituary in the May 30, 1966 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Kincaid marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Elizabeth Shawkey death record.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Vivian Shawkey1,2,3

F, b. November 11, 1906, d. March 18, 1981
FatherCharles Marion Shawkey1,2,3,6,4,5 b. January 31, 1881, d. August 13, 1974
MotherMinnie Elizabeth Kincaid1,2,3,4,5 b. May 17, 1883, d. May 28, 1966
     Vivian Shawkey was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 236-32-9906.8 She was born on November 11, 1906 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,9,5 She married Garnett Wesley Bock on October 29, 1931 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.10 As of before 1962,her married name was Bock.9 Vivian Shawkey and Garnett Wesley Bock were divorced before 1962.9 As of December 27, 1962,her married name was Burdette.9 Vivian Shawkey married Hugh Burdette on December 27, 1962 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6,11 Vivian Shawkey died on March 18, 1981 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.8,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 400, District 18, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 73, District 28, Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 49, District 6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 312, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Teacher4

Family 1

Garnett Wesley Bock b. July 12, 1906, d. October 21, 1985
Marriage*Vivian Shawkey married Garnett Wesley Bock on October 29, 1931 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.10 
Divorce* Vivian Shawkey and Garnett Wesley Bock were divorced before 1962.9 
Child
  • Elizabeth Lucinda Bock12,4,5

Family 2

Hugh Burdette b. January 11, 1903, d. November, 1975
Marriage*Vivian Shawkey married Hugh Burdette on December 27, 1962 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6,11 

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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Marion Shawkey obituary in the Aug 14, 1974 edition.
  7. [S4749] Huse Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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 Burdette-Bock marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bock-Shawkey marriage record.
  11. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Minnie Elizabeth Shawkey obituary in the May 30, 1966 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parrish-Bock marriage record.

John William Shockey1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 24, 1893, d. February 9, 1960
FatherWilliam Hayden Shockey1,2,3,4,9 b. February 4, 1871, d. January 10, 1948
MotherSarah Jane Martin1,2,3,4 b. May 21, 1874, d. February 18, 1933
     John William Shockey was buried at Treadway Cemetery, Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,7 He was born on October 24, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft card has a birth year of 1895.11,4,8 He married Mamie Kincaid on September 16, 1911 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 John William Shockey and Mamie Kincaid were divorced in May, 1942 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.12 John William Shockey married Clara Belle Grenier on July 31, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both spouses were divorced.4,6 John William Shockey died on February 9, 1960 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.5,6 He John William Shockey, 66, of Fayetteville died at 1 a.m. Wednesday at the home of a son, W. J. of Oak Hill, after a short illness. He was a retired miner. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Bell Brown Shockey; one other son, Houston of Fayetteville; three daughters, Mrs. Savannah Throwe of Norwalk, Calif., Mrs. Ida Martin of Oak Hill, and Mrs. Viola Smith of Clinton, Okla; two brothers, Walter and Dennis, both of Fayetteville, Route 1; and four sisters, Mrs. Annie Bennett, Mrs. Patty Nugen, and Mrs. Clara Roach, all of Fayetteville, and Mrs. Lena Holstein of Long Branch. on February 11, 1960.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 557, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 190, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 12, District 31, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1917Miner11
1920Coal mine laborer13
1930Coal miner14

Family 1

Mamie Kincaid b. May 15, 1895, d. September 2, 1961
Marriage*John William Shockey married Mamie Kincaid on September 16, 1911 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* John William Shockey and Mamie Kincaid were divorced in May, 1942 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.12 
Children

Family 2

Clara Belle Grenier b. December 23, 1899, d. November 27, 1981
Marriage*John William Shockey married Clara Belle Grenier on July 31, 1948 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Both spouses were divorced.4,6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Kincaid marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Brown marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John William Shockey death record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Shockey obituary in the Feb 11, 1960 edition.
  7. [S8210] Treadway Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Hayden Shockey obituary in the Jan 12, 1948 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Shockey obituary in the Feb 12, 1960 edition.
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the divorce listings in the May 29, 1942 edition.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Viola Smith obituary.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ida Mae Shockey Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2009 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Westfall marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Turner-Shawkey marriage record.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Coppney-Shawkey marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Cook marriage record.
  22. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Anna Mary "Annie" Shockey1,2,3,4

F, b. July 8, 1901, d. March 16, 1982
FatherWilliam Hayden Shockey1,2,3,5 b. February 4, 1871, d. January 10, 1948
MotherSarah Jane Martin1,2,3 b. May 21, 1874, d. February 18, 1933
     Anna Mary "Annie" Shockey was buried at Bennett Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 233-74-0819.7 She was born on July 8, 1901 at West Virginia.1,6,7 As of circa 1919,her married name was Bennett.8 She married Elijah Jacob "Jake" Bennett circa 1919.8,9,6,4 Anna Mary "Annie" Shockey died on March 16, 1982 at West Virginia at age 80.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 190, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 304, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 149, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 162, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 286, District 10-34, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family

Elijah Jacob "Jake" Bennett b. August 9, 1900, d. January 15, 1964
Marriage*Anna Mary "Annie" Shockey married Elijah Jacob "Jake" Bennett circa 1919.8,9,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dennis Madison Shockey obituary in the Mar 14, 1973 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter Lewis Shockey obituary in the Sep 14, 1976 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the William R. Bennett obituary in the Jul 12, 2009 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Hayden Shockey obituary in the Jan 12, 1948 edition.
  6. [S4118] Bennett Cemetery, 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bennett-King marriage record.
  14. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Elijah Jacob Bennett obituary in the Jan 16, 1964 edition.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Adeline Ann Bennett Gunter obituary in the Feb 26, 2000 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bennett-Carte marriage record.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas LaFollet Bennett death certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bennett-Cole marriage record.

John Eddie Honaker1

M, b. circa 1889
     John Eddie Honaker was born circa 1889 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Pattie Ann Shockey, daughter of William Hayden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin, on April 16, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 230, District 12-6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Road construction foreman2

Family

Pattie Ann Shockey b. September 18, 1908, d. December 6, 1988
Marriage*John Eddie Honaker married Pattie Ann Shockey, daughter of William Hayden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin, on April 16, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Honaker-Shockey marriage record.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mamie Kincaid1,2

F, b. May 15, 1895, d. September 2, 1961
     Mamie Kincaid Funeral services for Mamie Stone, 66, were held this morning. Burial was in the Arapaho Cemetery. She died Saturday in a rest home in Hydro. She had lived in Clinton since 1953, Coming here from Florida. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Virgil Smith, Clinton; Mrs. Clive Thower, Norwalk, Calif; Mrs. Harry Martin, Oak Hill, W.Va; two sons, Bill Shockey, Oak Hill, W.Va., and Houston Shockey, Fayetteville, W.Va; three brothers, Moten, Delbert, and Ernest Kincaid, all of Huntington, W.Va; a sister, Mrs. Ellie Kincaid, Columbus, Ohio.2 She was buried at Arapaho Cemetery, Arapaho, Custer Co., Oklahoma.3,2 She was born on May 15, 1895 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of September 16, 1911,her married name was Shockey.1 She married John William Shockey, son of William Hayden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin, on September 16, 1911 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Mamie Kincaid and John William Shockey were divorced in May, 1942 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Mamie Kincaid died on September 2, 1961 at Hydro, Blaine Co., Oklahoma, at age 66.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 31, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 295, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 273, District 20-36, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

John William Shockey b. October 24, 1893, d. February 9, 1960
Marriage*Mamie Kincaid married John William Shockey, son of William Hayden Shockey and Sarah Jane Martin, on September 16, 1911 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* Mamie Kincaid and John William Shockey were divorced in May, 1942 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 Shockey-Kincaid marriage record.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mamie Stone obituary.
  3. [S8214] Arapaho Cemetery, Custer Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the divorce listings in the May 29, 1942 edition.
  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. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Viola Smith obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ida Mae Shockey Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2009 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Westfall marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Turner-Shawkey marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Coppney-Shawkey marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Cook marriage record.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

William Jennings "Willie" Shockey1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 15, 1912, d. September 16, 1999
FatherJohn William Shockey1,2,10,7,6,9 b. October 24, 1893, d. February 9, 1960
MotherMamie Kincaid1,2,7,8,6,9 b. May 15, 1895, d. September 2, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 233-10-5593.11 William Jennings "Willie" Shockey was buried at Treadway Cemetery, Beckwith, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,12 He married Dollie Gladys Treadway.13 William Jennings "Willie" Shockey was born on June 15, 1912 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1911.11,5,6 He died on September 16, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.11,4 He William Jennings Shockey, 87, of Oak Hill, died Sept. 16, 1999, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. He was a former employee of the State Road Commission and a former auto salesman and had attended Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving: son, Ralph Jennings of Hinton; daughter, Deborah Bibb of Oak Hill; stepdaughter, Clara Crities of Ohio; sisters, Ida Martin of Oak Hill, Savannah Thore of California, Viola Smith of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandcildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside service will be in Treadway Cemetery. on September 18, 1999.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 31, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 376, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1940State road construction laborer14

Family

Dollie Gladys Treadway b. September 2, 1906, d. May 20, 1994
Marriage*William Jennings "Willie" Shockey married Dollie Gladys Treadway.13 
Children
  • Ralph Jennings Shockey Sr.4,13,15
  • Deborah Lynn Shockey4,16,13,15

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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Houston Shockey obituary in the Aug 30, 1992 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Jennings Shockey obituary in the Sep 18, 1999 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Viola Smith obituary.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mamie Stone obituary.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ida Mae Shockey Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2009 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Shockey obituary in the Feb 11, 1960 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S8210] Treadway Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dollie Gladys Shockey obituary in the May 21, 1994 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bibb-Shockey marriage record.

Houston Shockey1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 5, 1916, d. August 28, 1992
FatherJohn William Shockey7,1,3,4,8,9 b. October 24, 1893, d. February 9, 1960
MotherMamie Kincaid7,1,3,8,10,9 b. May 15, 1895, d. September 2, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-5355.11 Houston Shockey was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on April 5, 1916 at Edmond, Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,2,5,6 He married Erma Violet Stevens on July 29, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12 Houston Shockey and Erma Violet Stevens were divorced before July, 1937; Houston remarried on Jul 22, 1937.13 Houston Shockey married Emma Pauline Westfall on July 22, 1937 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,14 Houston Shockey died on August 28, 1992 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.11,2,6 He Houston Shockey, 76, of Fayetteville died Aug. 28, 1992, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. He was a native of Edmond and a retired miner. He was a member of UMW and First Brethren Church, Oak Hill. Surviving: son, Houston "Eddie' of Fayetteville; daughters, Carolyn S. Buckland and Dorothy A. Cutright, both of Fayetteville; brother, William of Oak Hill; sisters, Savannah Thrower of Grover City, Calif., Viola Smith and Ida Martin, both of Oak Hill; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on August 30, 1992.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 31, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 200, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1940Coal miner15

Family 1

Erma Violet Stevens b. September 30, 1915, d. September 3, 1995
Marriage*Houston Shockey married Erma Violet Stevens on July 29, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.12 
Divorce* Houston Shockey and Erma Violet Stevens were divorced before July, 1937; Houston remarried on Jul 22, 1937.13 

Family 2

Emma Pauline Westfall b. February 21, 1916, d. August 23, 1990
Marriage*Houston Shockey married Emma Pauline Westfall on July 22, 1937 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Houston Shockey obituary in the Aug 30, 1992 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Westfall marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Shockey obituary in the Feb 11, 1960 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. [S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Viola Smith obituary.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ida Mae Shockey Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2009 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mamie Stone obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Stevens marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Pauline Shockey obituary in the Aug 24, 1990 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dorothy Shockey Cutright obituary in the Jan 17, 2016 edition.
  17. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gene Raymond Shockey obituary in the May 28, 1989 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Buckland-Shockey marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cutright-Shockey marriage record.
  22. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Ida Mae Shockey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 5, 1922, d. August 10, 2009
FatherJohn William Shockey1,3,4,6,7,5 b. October 24, 1893, d. February 9, 1960
MotherMamie Kincaid1,3,6,7,5 b. May 15, 1895, d. September 2, 1961
     Ida Mae Shockey was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 232-88-7501.8 She and Silas Franklin Coppney were divorced.6 Ida Mae Shockey was born on January 5, 1922 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,8,5 As of December 31, 1937,her married name was Coppney.3 She married Silas Franklin Coppney on December 31, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 As of November 10, 1946,her married name was Martin.6 Ida Mae Shockey married Harry Clarence Martin on November 10, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6,5 Ida Mae Shockey died on August 10, 2009 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.8,5 She Ida Mae Shockey Martin, 87, of Oak Hill, died on Monday, August 10, 2009, at her home. Born January 5, 1922 at Fayetteville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Mamie Kincaid Shockey. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Mount Hope Assembly of God and was a homemaker. Her husband, Harry Clarence Martin; two daughters, Patricia Martin and Georgia Jones and two brothers, William Shockey and Houston Shockey preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Clarence Martin of Oak Hill and Harry Wayne Martin of Oak Hill; five daughters, Nancy Vandercook of Toledo, Ohio, Judy Cook of Tampa, Fla., Dorothy Dilley of Bardstown, Ky., Linda Sears of Minden and Jo Ann Cox of Oak Hill and two sisters, Savannah Thower of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Viola Smith of Clinton, Okla; Sixteen grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Carla Ervin of Oak Hill, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren also survive her. Burial will be at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. on August 12, 2009.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Silas Franklin Coppney b. October 13, 1914, d. June 4, 1990
Divorce*Ida Mae Shockey and Silas Franklin Coppney were divorced.6 
Marriage* Ida Mae Shockey married Silas Franklin Coppney on December 31, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Child
  • Nancy Louise Coppney10,5,11

Family 2

Harry Clarence Martin b. November 2, 1896, d. February 20, 1975
Marriage*Ida Mae Shockey married Harry Clarence Martin on November 10, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Houston Shockey obituary in the Aug 30, 1992 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Coppney-Shawkey marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Shockey obituary in the Feb 11, 1960 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ida Mae Shockey Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2009 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Cook marriage record.
  7. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Viola Smith obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Harry Clarence Martin obituary in the Feb 21, 1975 edition.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  12. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Harry Wayne Martin obituary.
  13. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Georgia Vann Martin Jones obituary in the Jun 14, 2006 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Klosski marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Treadway-Martin marriage record.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sears-Martin marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patricia Ann Martin death certificate.
  19. [S13370] Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, online www.subfuneralhome.com, From the Dorothy May Dilley obituary.

Viola J. Shockey1,2,3,4

F, b. March 13, 1924, d. July 2, 2013
FatherJohn William Shockey1,3,5,4,6 b. October 24, 1893, d. February 9, 1960
MotherMamie Kincaid1,7,5,4,6 b. May 15, 1895, d. September 2, 1961
     Viola J. Shockey Funeral Services for Viola Smith, 89, Clinton resident will be held 2:00 Friday, July 5, 2013 in the Kiesaumemorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Loyd Hall and burial will conclude in the Arapaho Cemetery under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Viola (Shockey) Smith was born March 13, 1924 to John Shockey and Mamie (Kincaid) Shockey in Fayette County, West Virginia and passed away early Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in the Methodist Health Care Center in Clinton, Oklahoman. Mrs. Smith was raised in West Virginia and attended her schooling in the Oakhill School. She had to stop her formal education at very young age but continued to learn to read and write by using the Bible. She moved to Connecticut when she was a young lady to work in a needle factory during WWII. She met the love of her life and he was in the military and he moved her back to Cordell, OK where she lived with his family until he got out of the service. On February 4, 1942 they were united in marriage and made their home in Cordell for a short time. They moved to Clinton in 1946 where they lived for the rest of their married life and raised their five children. She was a member of the Arapaho 1stBaptist Church; she loved the outdoors where she spent countless hours gardening and working in her yard; she enjoyed her animals, fishing, collecting peacock feathers and she was a great cook and an accomplished seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984, her parents, a sister, Ida Martin and two brothers Bill Shockey and Houston Shockey. She is survived by four daughters, Velda Jo Sams and her husband, Jim, of West, Virginia, Vonna Sue Phillips and husband Hoyt, of Clinton, Verla Beth Powers,of Arapaho, Vivian Rose Stockton, of Clinton and a son, Virgil Smith and wife, Pat, of Arapaho and a sister, Savannah Thrower, of CA. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Danna Hillenbrand, of MT, Virgil Smith, Jr., of El Reno, April Stucker, of Arapaho, Amanda Pugh, of Fletcher, OK, Adam Bieberich, of Clinton, Crystal Snider, of Clinton, Melissa Hoffman, of Long Dale, OK, James Davis, of Clinton, Lori Murphy, of Arapaho, Sarah Claussen, of Thomas and John Lair, of Clinton and 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.4 She was buried at Arapaho Cemetery, Arapaho, Custer Co., Oklahoma.4,8 She was born on March 13, 1924 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,4,9 As of February 4, 1942,her married name was Smith.4 She married Virgil Neal Smith on February 4, 1942.4,10 Viola J. Shockey died on July 2, 2013 at Clinton, Oklahoma, at age 89.4,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 48, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 295, District 10-11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Virgil Neal Smith b. November 4, 1916, d. November 6, 1984
Marriage*Viola J. Shockey married Virgil Neal Smith on February 4, 1942.4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Houston Shockey obituary in the Aug 30, 1992 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John William Shockey obituary in the Feb 11, 1960 edition.
  4. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Viola Smith obituary.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ida Mae Shockey Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2009 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8214] Arapaho Cemetery, Custer Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S8213] Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, online www.lee-funeralhomes.com, From the Verla Beth Davis Powers obituary.

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 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

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Boothe marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Shawkey marriage record.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lacy Lee Shawkey1,2,3,4

M, b. January 24, 1902, d. July, 1983
FatherElijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey1,2,3 b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
MotherEva Mae Settle1,2,3 b. May 2, 1882, d. January 27, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 235-07-4590.5 Lacy Lee Shawkey married Eleanor J. Dixon.6,7,8 Lacy Lee Shawkey was born on January 24, 1902 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,4 He died in July, 1983 at age 81.5

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 Virginia7

Occupation

1930State forest ranger2
1940Coal miner7

Family

Eleanor J. Dixon b. November 29, 1900, d. February 16, 1994
Marriage*Lacy Lee Shawkey married Eleanor J. Dixon.6,7,8 
Child
  • Duane Lee Shawkey Sr.6,7,8

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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Jones marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Alphonso Shawkey1,2,3,4

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.4 He married Lula Wyoming Roach on July 6, 1936 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,5 Alphonso Shawkey died on May 16, 1964 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,4 He Fayetteville - 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. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dodd-Payne Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville with the Rev. Ted Fox in charge. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home. 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 Virginia6

Occupation

1940Coal miner6

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.2,5 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Roach marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Franklin Shawkey obituary in the Aug 6, 1976 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Drake-Shockey marriage record.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

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

M, b. July 14, 1907, d. September 19, 1966
FatherElijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey1,2,3,7 b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
MotherEva Mae Settle1,2,3,7 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 236-07-0305.8 He and Gaynella Imogene Boothe were divorced.9 Clayton Edward Showkey was born on July 14, 1907 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,8,4,5,6 He married Gaynella Imogene Boothe on January 29, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Clayton Edward Showkey died on September 19, 1966 at age 59.8,4,5

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 Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal mine timber cutter2
1940Coal miner10

Family

Gaynella Imogene Boothe b. January 2, 1918, d. September 2, 1958
Divorce*Clayton Edward Showkey and Gaynella Imogene Boothe were divorced.9 
Marriage* Clayton Edward Showkey married Gaynella Imogene Boothe on January 29, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Rita Showkey11
  • Patricia Ann Showkey11,10,12
  • Gail Lee Showkey11,13

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S7333] Asbury Park Press, From the Gaynella West obituary in the Sep 4, 1958 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2133] Nichole Brunt, "Clayton Shawkey," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 2, 2010.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

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.
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  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
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  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.