Joseph Wallace Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
FatherJohn David Thompson1,3,5,6,7,4 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,3,5,7,4 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Joseph Wallace Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8 He was born on January 19, 1876 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Jan 18, 1876.3,7,4 He married Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn on August 24, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,9 Joseph Wallace Thompson died on December 25, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.4 He Joseph Wallace Thompson, 69, widely known farmer of Elgood, died at Memorial hospital Tuesday afternoon at 12:45 o'clock following an illness of three weeks. He had been in the hospital for the past fourteen days. Born January 18, 1876, at Oakville, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late John Dale Thompson and Emily Dewese Thompson. He was a member of the Baptist church. In addition to his widow, Nannie Dunn Thompson, he leaves two sons, Boyd L. Thompson, of Mullins and Bennett E. Thompson of Crater Lake, Va; three daughters, Mrs C. W. Lloyd, Huntington, Mrs. W. L. Hamblin, Princeton, and Mrs. Cedil E. Haldren, Elgood; two brothers, P. L. Thompson of Princeton; J. D. Thompson, of Bluefield, and three sisters, Mrs. C. E. Powell of Elgood; Mrs. F. M. Gore, Princeton, and Mrs. J. E. Gore, Narrows, Va. on December 26, 1945.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 247, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 97, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 290, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
Marriage*Joseph Wallace Thompson married Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn on August 24, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Wallace Thompson obituary in the Dec 26, 1945 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy E. Thompson obituary in the Aug 6, 1931 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John D. Thompson obituary in the Apr 10, 1931 edition.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nannie Thompson obituary in the Jul 11, 1961 edition.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Boyd Leslie Thompson obituary in the May 17, 1958 edition.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hallie V. Lloyd obituary in the May 25, 1974 edition.
  18. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mazie E. Hamblin death certificate.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Henderson "Hint" Thompson1,2,3

M, b. September 25, 1878, d. January 11, 1917
FatherJohn David Thompson1,2,4,5 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,2,4,5 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     William Henderson "Hint" Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on September 25, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 31, 1879.4,5 He died on January 11, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 38.6,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 247, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William H. Thompson death certificate.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Phillip Leonard Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 14, 1883, d. September 1, 1957
FatherJohn David Thompson1,7,3,8,9,10 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,7,3,8,10 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Phillip Leonard Thompson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11 He was born on January 14, 1883 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,7,3,4,5 He married Carrie Mae Eskew on April 10, 1905 at Summers Co., West Virginia.12,7,6 Phillip Leonard Thompson died on September 1, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3,4 He Philip L. Thompson, 74, of 216 Kirk Street, Princeton, died in Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. He was a retired employee for the Virginia Railway. A son of John and Emma Louise Thompson he was born at Elgood, January 14, 1883. He married Miss Carrie Mae Eskew in 1905. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, Cyrus Fox Thompson of Washington, D.C. and Watson H. Thompson, Princeton; two daughters, Mrs. S. P. Davis, Virginia Beach, Va. and Mrs. Merriam Fullilove, Miami, Fla; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. F. M. Gore, Princeton and Mrs. J. E. Gore, Rich Creek, Va. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. on September 2, 1957.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 148, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1920Dwelling 223, District 181, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 180, District 16, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia15
1940Dwelling 298, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia16
1950Dwelling 178, District 28-49, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia17

Occupation

1900Farm laborer1
1910Farmer13
1920Railroad coach painter14
1930Railroad painter15
1940Railroad shop painter16
1950Railroad shop painter17

Family

Carrie Mae Eskew b. June 23, 1888, d. October 16, 1977
Marriage*Phillip Leonard Thompson married Carrie Mae Eskew on April 10, 1905 at Summers Co., West Virginia.12,7,6 
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, From the WWI draft registration card of Phillip Thompson.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phillip Leonard Thompson death certificate.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Philip L. Thompson obituary in the Sep 2, 1957 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carrie M. Thompson obituary in the Oct 18, 1977 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Eskew marriage record.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy E. Thompson obituary in the Aug 6, 1931 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John D. Thompson obituary in the Apr 10, 1931 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ida Powell Oxley obituary in the Dec 16, 1950 edition.
  11. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Randall L. Thompson death record.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wilma L. Davis obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  21. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Merriam Thompson Karlin obituary in the May 2, 2003 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Della Mae Thompson1,2

F, b. September 4, 1885, d. July 22, 1933
FatherJohn David Thompson3,4 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese3,4 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Della Mae Thompson was buried at Remington Cemetery, Remington, Fauquier Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on September 4, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7,5,6 As of April 30, 1906,her married name was Pardue.7 She married Newton Charles Henry Pardue on April 30, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7,2 As of April 6, 1925,her married name was Bolin.4 Della Mae Thompson married Lewis Allen Bolin on April 6, 1925 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.6,4 Della Mae Thompson died on July 22, 1933 at Remington, Fauquier Co., Virginia, at age 47.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 8, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 21, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 108, District 8, Lee, Fauquier Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Newton Charles Henry Pardue b. May 20, 1885, d. February 7, 1920
Marriage*Della Mae Thompson married Newton Charles Henry Pardue on April 30, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7,2 
Children

Family 2

James Preston Blevins b. July 28, 1878, d. April 23, 1936
Child

Family 3

Lewis Allen Bolin b. October 11, 1888, d. March 31, 1963
Marriage*Della Mae Thompson married Lewis Allen Bolin on April 6, 1925 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  2. [S1926] Mountain Messenger, From the Lois Pardue Wiley obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S8900] Remington Cemetery, Fauquier Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pardue-Thompson marriage record.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sybil Pardue Pettrey obituary in the May 9, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S8901] Basagic Funeral Homes, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=14422, From the Lawrence Allen Bolin obituary.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bolin-Stump marriage record.

Bessie Leona Thompson1,2

F, b. January 18, 1888, d. February 23, 1965
FatherJohn David Thompson1,3,4 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,3,4 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Bessie Leona Thompson was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on January 18, 1888 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of circa 1903,her married name was Gore.6 She married Fred Madison Gore circa 1903.2,7,6,4 Bessie Leona Thompson died on February 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.2,3 She Mrs. Bessie Thompson Gore, 77, of Princeton died Tuesday morning in a Princeton hospital. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born Jan. 18, 1888, at Oakvale, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Emma DeWeese Thompson. She moved to Princeton from Hinton in 1919 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. She was a charter member and one of the founders of the TEL Sunday School Class of the church and a member of the Daughters of American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her husband, Fred M. Gore, preceded her in death in 1940 and a son, Dr. T. Paul Gore, died in 1943. Survivors include a son, Cecil F. of Princeton; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Thorpe of Greensboro, N.C; a sister, Mrs. J. E. Gore of Rich Creek, Va; and a granddaughter. Burial will be in Monte Vista Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carson Hicks, Ray Bailey, Ed Lazenby, Bill Lawrence, O. D. (Bus) Compton and L. M. Amburgey. on February 24, 1965.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 136, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 333, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 160, District 15, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 19, District 28-26, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Fred Madison Gore b. January 22, 1883, d. January 2, 1941
Marriage*Bessie Leona Thompson married Fred Madison Gore circa 1903.2,7,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bessie Thompson Gore death record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Thompson Gore death article in the Feb 24, 1965 edition.
  5. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Madison Gore death certificate.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cecil F. Gore obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fred M. Gore obituary in the Jan 3, 1941 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson Paul Gore death certificate.

Lizzie Neph Thompson1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1890, d. March 23, 1973
FatherJohn David Thompson1,4,5 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,4,5 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Lizzie Neph Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-1855.7 She was born on November 12, 1890 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 12, 1890.7,2,3 As of December 24, 1907,her married name was Gore.2 She married Joseph Edward Gore on December 24, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 Lizzie Neph Thompson died on March 23, 1973 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,5 She Mrs. Lizzie N. Gore, 83, of Rich Creek, Va., died Friday night at her home after a long illness. Born at Island Creek, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma Dewesse Thompson. She had been a resident of Rich Creek for the past 30 years, coming from Mercer County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Gore, in 1962. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frank Hardin of Rich Creek; one son, Monte Gore of Rich Creek; one foster son, S-Sgt. Conn Hearn, stationed with the U. S. Army in Germany; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will follow in Powell Family Cemetery near Oakvale. on March 25, 1973.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 136, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 107, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 197, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 221, District 28-30, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 121, District 36-4, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia12

Family

Joseph Edward Gore b. September 9, 1884, d. February 7, 1962
Marriage*Lizzie Neph Thompson married Joseph Edward Gore on December 24, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gore-Thompson marriage record.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lizzie N. Gore obituary in the Mar 25, 1973 edition.
  6. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nell Gore Hearn death certificate.
  14. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Joseph Gore obituary in the Feb 8, 1962 edition.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Monte Gore obituary in the Apr 10, 1996 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bobbie Vickie Hardin obituary in the Oct 3, 1998 edition.

Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,2

F, b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on March 27, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5 As of August 24, 1896,her married name was Thompson.1 She married Joseph Wallace Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on August 24, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn died on July 10, 1961 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Thompson, 83, of 1607 North Walker St., Princeton, will be conducted Wednesday in Elgood Community Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Thompson, the widow of J. W. Thompson, died Monday at the home od a daughter, Mrs. Josie Holdren, with whom she had been making her home. She had suffered a six-year illness. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Hallie Lloyd of Huntington; a son, B. E. Thompson of Radford, Va; and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Martin of Matoaka, Mrs. Lula Jewel of Mansfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Hallie Shorter of Washington, D. C. on July 11, 1961.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 290, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 13, District 28-42, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Joseph Wallace Thompson b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
Marriage*Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn married Joseph Wallace Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on August 24, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Wallace Thompson obituary in the Dec 26, 1945 edition.
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nannie Thompson obituary in the Jul 11, 1961 edition.
  5. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Boyd Leslie Thompson obituary in the May 17, 1958 edition.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hallie V. Lloyd obituary in the May 25, 1974 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mazie E. Hamblin death certificate.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Boyd Leslie Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 17, 1897, d. May 16, 1958
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,7,8,9,4,5,6 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,7,8,9,4,5,6 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Boyd Leslie Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,4,6 He was born on May 17, 1897 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,10,3,4,6 He married Genniv L. Pennington on January 7, 1918 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.4,5,6 Boyd Leslie Thompson died on May 16, 1958 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 60.10,4,6 He Boyd Leslie Thompson, 60, former resident of Bluefield and Mullens, died suddenly Friday at 6:30 a.m. at his home on Hill Street at Madison Heights, Va. Mr. Thompson had moved Bluefield about three years ago and since that time had been employed as attendant at Lynchburg Training School in Lynchburg, Va. Born at Oakdale on May 17, 1897, he was a son of the late Joseph and Nannie Dunn Thompson. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Genevieve Pennington Thompson; four sons: The Rev. Max W. Thompson, Boissevain, Va. the Rev. Joseph W. Thompson, Lynchburg, Vance H. Thompson, Mullens, and James D. Thompson of Kalamazoo, Mich; two daughters, Mrs. V. C. Moxley and Mrs. Roy Trimble, of Cincinatti, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs C. W. Lloyd, Huntington, Mrs. Luke Hamblen and Mrs. Cecil Holdren, of Princeton; and a brother, B. E. Thompson of Dublin, Va. Funeral rites will be conducted from Elgood Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on May 17, 1958.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 97, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West VirginiaBoyd and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Joseph8
1930Dwelling 131, District 9, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 312, District 55-10A, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Railroad shop machinist helper11
1940Steam railroad machinist helper12

Family

Genniv L. Pennington b. March 2, 1901, d. April 24, 1983
Marriage*Boyd Leslie Thompson married Genniv L. Pennington on January 7, 1918 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia.4,5,6 
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. [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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Boyd Leslie Thompson obituary in the May 17, 1958 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Wallace Thompson obituary in the Dec 26, 1945 edition.
  10. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Ray marriage certificate.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Houck marriage certificate.
  17. [S6803] Unknown compiler, Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Quesenberry marriage certificate.
  20. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.

Hallie Venice Thompson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 4, 1899, d. May 23, 1974
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,6,7,5 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,6,7,5 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Hallie Venice Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-3537.8 She was born on January 4, 1899 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8,3 As of January 4, 1916,her married name was Nash.2 She married Roy Hamilton Nash on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,9,5 As of February 9, 1935,her married name was Lloyd.4 Hallie Venice Thompson married Charles White Lloyd on February 9, 1935 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 Hallie Venice Thompson died on May 23, 1974 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.10,2,3,5 She Mrs. Hallie V. Lloyd, 75, of 2151 Pleasant Valley Drive, Huntington, died Thursday following a long illness. Her husband, C. W. Lloyd of Huntington preceded her in death. Born in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Thompson and Nancy Dunn Thompson. Surviving are three daughters by a first marriage to Roy H. Nash, who survives. The daughters are Mrs. Everette L. Miller (June Nash), Huntington, Mrs. Boyd Crews (Scottie Nash), Oxon Hill, Md., and Mrs. Ella Nash Jarrell of Lerona, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and one sister, Josie Holdren of Princeton. Flowerbearers will be members of the Elgood Choir. Pallbearers are Ray Cheatwood, Ralph Akers, Donzie White, R B. McKenzie, Frank Nash and R. B. Cheatwood Jr. on May 25, 1974.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 97, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 50, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 185, District 6-17, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

Roy Hamilton Nash b. September 5, 1895, d. September 23, 1977
Marriage*Hallie Venice Thompson married Roy Hamilton Nash on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,9,5 
Children

Family 2

Charles White Lloyd b. October 29, 1886, d. July 6, 1958
Marriage*Hallie Venice Thompson married Charles White Lloyd on February 9, 1935 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd-Thompson marriage record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hallie V. Lloyd obituary in the May 25, 1974 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nannie Thompson obituary in the Jul 11, 1961 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Hamilton Nash obituary in the Sep 25, 1977 edition.
  10. [S967] Adkins/Spence/Perry/Smith Connections, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poki00&id=I066748
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Scottie Rebecca Crews obituary in the Oct 19, 2003.

Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2

F, b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on December 17, 1876 at Summers Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth county of Monroe Co., WV.1,2,3 As of September 12, 1894,her married name was Thompson.1 She married James David Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on September 12, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest died on March 11, 1953 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 62, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 68, District 28-38, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

James David Thompson b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
Marriage*Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest married James David Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on September 12, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  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 Minnie Thompson death certificate.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  12. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henderson Thompson death certificate.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Daniel Arnold Thompson death record.
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Fredrick Thompson obituary in the Feb 1, 1976 edition.

Carl Edward Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 3, 1895, d. March 21, 1958
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,7,4,5,6,8 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,7,4,5,6,8 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 270-03-9491.9 Carl Edward Thompson was buried at Reading Cemetery, 200 West Columbia Avenue, Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio.10 He was born on November 3, 1895 at West Virginia.5,1,9,11 He married Elner M. Rohlfs on June 7, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 Carl Edward Thompson died on March 21, 1958 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 62.12,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 118, District 367, Springfield, Hamilton Co., Ohio3
1940Dwelling 362, District 31-128, Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio13

Occupation

1930Draftsman3
1940Draftsman13

Family

Elner M. Rohlfs b. October 9, 1896, d. December 16, 1981
Marriage*Carl Edward Thompson married Elner M. Rohlfs on June 7, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S8288] Reading Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Donald Lee Thompson obituary in the Sep 6, 2007 edition.

William Henderson Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 18, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
FatherJames David Thompson1,3,7,4,8,9,10 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,3,7,4,8,9,10 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     William Henderson Thompson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 719-14-5139.3 He was born on September 18, 1897 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; The WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 17, 1898 and his death certificate has a birth date of Sep 17, 1897.1,2,3,5 He married Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,4,12 William Henderson Thompson died on December 11, 1956 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,4 He Princeton, Dec. 11 - William Henderson Thompson, 58, retired Virginia Railway car repairman, died at his home, 507 Lazenby Ave., Tuesday at 8 a.m. He was born in Mercer County, the son of the late Dave and Minnie Vest Thompson. He married the former Miss Lilly Brooks, who survives, on Feb. 15, 1919. Other survivors are six sons; Paul, Alvin, Ralph, James and Harold, all of Princeton, and Donald, U.S. Army, Alaska; one daughter, Miss Thelma Threasa Thompson of Princeton; five brothers, James and Sam of princeton, Carl and Norris of Cincinatti, Ohio, and Dan of Bluefield; two sisters, Mrs. John Conley and Mrs. William Collier of Princeton and 12 grandchildren. on December 12, 1956.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaWilliam and his family were enumerated in the household of his father James13
1930Dwelling 85, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 645, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1940Railroad repairman15

Family

Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
Marriage*William Henderson Thompson married Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,4,12 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henderson Thompson death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Brooks marriage record.
  12. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lillie H. Thompson obituary in the May 27, 1967 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  17. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  18. [S798] Register Herald, From the Paul Jay Thompson, Sr. obituary in the Oct 28, 1987 edition.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alvin Eugene Thompson obituary in the Jan 22, 1990 edition.
  20. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ralph Thompson obituary in the Jul 24, 1987 edition.
  21. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Harold Ray Thompson, Sr. obituary.

John B. Thompson1,2,3

M, b. August, 1899, d. before May 6, 1910
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,3 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,3 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     John B. Thompson was born in August, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He died before May 6, 1910 at West Virginia; John was not enumerated with his family in the 1910 Census.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Norris Jessie Thompson1,2,3

M, b. October 20, 1903, d. August 28, 1962
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,4,5,6,7 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,4,5,6,7 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 719-14-5797.8 Norris Jessie Thompson married Marie Stinson.9 Norris Jessie Thompson was born on October 20, 1903 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8 He died on August 28, 1962 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 58.10 He THOMPSON, Norris J., beloved husband of Marie Thompson, devoted father of Iris Thompson, dear grandfather of Michael Eastham, Tuesday, August 28, 1962, late residence, 2394 Wheeler St. on August 30, 1962.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Fort Thomas, Campbell Co., Kentucky12
1940Dwelling 62, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1930U.S. Army soldier12
1940Carpenter13

Family

Marie Stinson b. July 22, 1912, d. April 30, 1979
Marriage*Norris Jessie Thompson married Marie Stinson.9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Marie Stinson Thompson obituary in the May 1, 1979 edition.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Norris J. Thompson obituary in the Aug 30, 1962 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emma Bell Thompson1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1907, d. January 26, 2000
FatherJames David Thompson1,4,5,6,3,7,8,9 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,5,6,3,7,8,9,10 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Emma Bell Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-38-1692.12 She was born on March 2, 1907 at Glen Alum, Mingo Co., West Virginia; The West Virginia Birth Index has a birth date of Mar 7, 1907.13,12,11,5,6,3 As of October 19, 1929,her married name was Porterfiield.2 She married George A. Porterfiield on October 19, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of June 22, 1944,her married name was Collier.13 Emma Bell Thompson married Frank Stanford Collier on June 22, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.13,3,14,8 Emma Bell Thompson died on January 26, 2000 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.12,11,3 She Emma Bell Collier, 92, of 2406 Grassy Branch Road, Bluefield, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a Bluefield hospital. Born March 2, 1907 in Glen Alum, she was a daughter of the late James D. Thompson and Minnie Vest Thompson. She was a homemaker and was the oldest living member of Cumberland Heights Baptist Church where she was active as a Sunday school teacher and a member of the W.M.U. The last surviving member of her family, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Standford Collier; nine brothers, Carl E. Thompson, William H. Thompson, J. Norris Thompson, John B. Thompson, Charles S. Thompson, Samuel E. Thompson, Daniel A. Thompson, James F. Thompson and Herbert T. Thompson; and one sister, Garnet I. Conley. She is survived by one son, Herbert Scott Collier and wife Wanda of Bluefield; one daughter, Mary E. Baldwin and husband William H. Baldwin Jr., of Bluefield; four grandchildren, Patricia Ann Baldwin of Fort Worth, Texas, W. Stan Baldwin, Eric Collier and Heather Collier, all of Bluefield; one great-grandson, Austin Baldwin of Bluefield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Darrell Lilly, Billy Lilly, Jack Lilly, Duel Sigmon Jr., Carl Blevins, and R.T. Andrews. on January 28, 2000.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 62, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 68, District 28-38, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

George A. Porterfiield b. January 5, 1869, d. June 23, 1939
Marriage*Emma Bell Thompson married George A. Porterfiield on October 19, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Frank Stanford Collier b. July 17, 1909, d. March 10, 1988
Marriage*Emma Bell Thompson married Frank Stanford Collier on June 22, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.13,3,14,8 
Child
  • Herbert Scott Collier3,14

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Porterfield-Thompson marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collier-Porterfield marriage record.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frank Standford Collier obituary in the Mar 11, 1988 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 21, 1909, d. December 27, 1991
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,6,7,8,9,5,10 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,6,7,8,9,5,10 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7390.11 Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on March 21, 1909 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,5 He married Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman on June 1, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson died on December 27, 1991 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.11,5 He Samuel E. Thompson, 82, of 493 Bluefield Road, Princeton, died Friday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Elgood, he was a son of the late David and Minnie Vest Thompson. He was a retired car inspector for the Norfolk & Western and the Virginian Railroads. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Minnie Elizabeth Thompson, one grandson, Greg Moses, one stepson, William Smith and seven brothers. Survivors: Wife, Pearl A "Pat" Vipperman Thompson; daughters, Betty Moses of Princeton, and Mrs. Don (Boni) Dillard of Ocala. Fla; sisters, Mrs. Frank (Emma) Collier of Bluefield, and Mrs. John (Polly) Conley of Princeton; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchlld. Burial at the Oakwood Park Cemetery in Princeton. on December 29, 1991.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 170, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Janitor12

Family

Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman b. September 16, 1907, d. October 9, 1999
Marriage*Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson married Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman on June 1, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Smith marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Alice Thompson obituary in the Oct 11, 1999 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Elizabeth Thompson death certificate.

Daniel Arnold Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 13, 1911, d. May 15, 1967
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,3,6,7,8,9 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-6963.3 Daniel Arnold Thompson was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on January 13, 1911 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,5 He married Maude Lue Pennington on November 9, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,4 Daniel Arnold Thompson died on May 15, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 118, District 28-23, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Truck driver12

Family

Maude Lue Pennington b. June 16, 1913, d. March 28, 2000
Marriage*Daniel Arnold Thompson married Maude Lue Pennington on November 9, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,4 
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 Daniel Arnold Thompson death record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maude Lou Thompson obituary in the Mar 30, 2000 edition.
  5. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  10. [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.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Pennington marriage record.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5773] Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory:, online http://www.mercerfuneralhome.com, From the Emma Jean Mays obituary.

Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 25, 1912, d. March 27, 1998
FatherJames David Thompson1,4,7,5,6 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,4,7,5,6 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,8 Her Social Security Number was 235-38-1691.9 She was born on February 25, 1912 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.9,6 As of March 1, 1930,her married name was Conley.2 She married John Britton Conley on March 1, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,7,6 Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson died on March 27, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.9,6 She Garnet I. "Polly" Thompson Conley, 86, of 1205 Ritchie St. in Princeton, died Friday, March 27, 1998, in Priceton Community Hospital. Born February 5, 1912 in True, she was a daughter of the late James D. and Minnie Vest Thompson. She was a charter member of the Fellowship Babtist Church in Princeton. She was also a member of Princeton Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star. She had been a resident of Princeton all of her adult life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death be nine brother, Carl E., William H., J. Norris, John B., Charles S., Samuel E., Daniel A., James F. and Herbert T. Thompson. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, John B. Conley of Princeton; one son, J. Phillip Conley and his wife Sherri of Richmond, Va; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Emma B. Collie of Bluefield; several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausolem. Pallbearers will be James E. "Buck" Sarver, E.G. "Peg" Tolley, Albert Herald, Jr., David Eskew, Larry Harman, Dustin Thompson and George W. Johnson. on March 29, 1998.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 63, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

John Britton Conley b. October 7, 1909, d. February 25, 2004
Marriage*Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson married John Britton Conley on March 1, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,7,6 
Child
  • John Phillip Conley3,6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conley-Thompson marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Britton Conley obituary in the Feb 29, 2004 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  8. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  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.

James Fredrick Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 17, 1917, d. January 28, 1976
FatherJames David Thompson1,3,2,8,4,9,6,7 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,3,8,4,9,6,7 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-8766.10 James Fredrick Thompson was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,11,7 He was born on July 17, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 7, 1917 and her gravestone has a birth date of Jul 7, 1917.5,10,6,11 He died on January 28, 1976 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 58.10,6,11,7 He James Fredrick Thompson, 58, of Alexandria, Va., formerly of Princeton died Wednesday in an Alexandria hospital following a short illness. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of the late David and Minnie Vest Thompson. He was a retired painter and was a member of the Engleside Baptist Church in Alexandria. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. John (Pauley) Conley of Princeton and Mrs. Frank (Emma) Collier of Bluefield; one brother, Sam Thompson of Princeton. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery at Green Valley. on February 1, 1976.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 63, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940C.C.C. camp laborer12

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Fredrick Thompson obituary in the Feb 1, 1976 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks1,2,3

F, b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
     Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born in February, 1900 at Tennessee.4 As of February 15, 1919,her married name was Thompson.2 She married William Henderson Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks died on March 25, 1967 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.4,5 She Mrs. Lillie H. Thompson, 67, of 521 Mercer St., Princeton, died Thursday evening in a Princeton hospital following a short illness. Born in Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Will and Rebecca Miller Brooks. Her husband, William H. Thompson, preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Coalson of Princeton; six sons, Paul, Alvin, Zack, Harold and Pete, all of Princeton, and Donald with the Army in Germany; five sisters, Mrs. William Bileto, Mrs. Julia Streetman and Mrs. Lacy Yates, all of Bluefield, Mrs. Tressie Brinkley of Blue well and Mrs. Lizzie Puckett of Bishop, Va., and three brothers, Earl of Bluefield, Oakey of Bishop and C. M. Brooks of Bluewell. Burial will be in Oakwood Park Cemetery at Princeton. on May 27, 1967.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 85, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 645, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Henderson Thompson b. September 18, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
Marriage*Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks married William Henderson Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Brooks marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillie H. Thompson death record.
  5. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lillie H. Thompson obituary in the May 27, 1967 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  9. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Paul Jay Thompson, Sr. obituary in the Oct 28, 1987 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alvin Eugene Thompson obituary in the Jan 22, 1990 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ralph Thompson obituary in the Jul 24, 1987 edition.
  14. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Harold Ray Thompson, Sr. obituary.

Paul Jay/Jackson Thompson Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 23, 1918, d. October 26, 1987
FatherWilliam Henderson Thompson1,2,4,5,8,9,6 b. September 18, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
MotherLillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks1,2,4,5,8,9,6 b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 234-40-7730.10 Paul Jay/Jackson Thompson Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on November 23, 1918 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,10,7 He married Vada Ruth Pettrey on July 6, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11 Paul Jay/Jackson Thompson Sr. died on October 26, 1987 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.6 He Paul Jay Thompson Sr., 64, of Cumberland Care Nursing Home, died of natural causes Monday, Oct 26, at a Bluefield hospital. Born Nov. 23, 1922 (should be 1918), at Bluefield, he was the son of the late William H. and Lilly Brooks Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a self-employed painter. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph E. (Pete) Thompson. Survivors include three sons, Paul Jay Jr., Mike Wayne and Jerry Lee Thompson, all of Princeton; a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Carol) Bailey of Princeton; a sister, Mrs. Willis B. (Thelma) Hubbard of Princeton; four brothers, Harold, Alvin and Jack Thompson, all of Princeton, and Donald Thompson of Melbourne, Fla; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on October 28, 1987.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 85, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Vada Ruth Pettrey b. November 21, 1921, d. August 8, 2005
Marriage*Paul Jay/Jackson Thompson Sr. married Vada Ruth Pettrey on July 6, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11 
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 Thompson-Pettrey marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Paul Jay Thompson, Sr. obituary in the Oct 28, 1987 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. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lillie H. Thompson obituary in the May 27, 1967 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Vada Ruth Pettery Thompson Simmons obituary.
  12. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Paul Jay Thompson, Jr. obituary.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herbert Thurman Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 29, 1920, d. June 10, 1951
FatherJames David Thompson1,6,2,7 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,6,2,7 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Herbert Thurman Thompson was buried at Reading Cemetery, 200 West Columbia Avenue, Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio.5,8,9 He married Margaret Elaine Patrick.10 Herbert Thurman Thompson was born on February 29, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5,8,9 He died on June 10, 1951 at Van Wert Co., Ohio, at age 31.4,5,9 He Herbert Thompson, 30, brother of Mrs. John Conley Princeton and son of Mrs. Dave Thompson, Bluefield, was killed in an automobile crash in Cincinnati, Ohio last Sunday. He was formerly a Princeton resident, and leaves a wife and two children. Mrs. Conley was unable to attend the funeral because of illness. on June 17, 1951.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 63, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Wester Union messanger12

Family

Margaret Elaine Patrick b. October 18, 1928, d. December 26, 1994
Marriage*Herbert Thurman Thompson married Margaret Elaine Patrick.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  8. [S8673] Unknown compiler, Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958.
  9. [S8288] Reading Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S14589] Hodapp Funeral Home, online www.hodappfuneralhome.com, From the David Patrick Thompson obituary.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jun 17, 1951 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roy Hamilton Nash1,2,3,4

M, b. September 5, 1895, d. September 23, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 096-03-4814.5 Roy Hamilton Nash was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on September 5, 1895 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,3,4 He married Hallie Venice Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6,2,7 Roy Hamilton Nash died on September 23, 1977 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2,3 He Services for Roy Hamilton Nash, 82, of Lerona, will be today. Burial will be in the Elgood Cemetery. Mr. Nash died Friday at 1:30 p.m. in a Princeton hospital after a short illness. Born in Mercer County, Sept. 5, 1895, he was the son of the late J. F. and Ella Davis Nash. Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. E. L. (June) Miller, Huntington, Mrs. Boyd (Scottie) Crews, Oxon Hill, Md. and Mrs. Halsey (Ella) Jarrell Collins, Lerona; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie Thompson Nash. Pallbearers will be Titus Harris, Frank Nash, Ray Cheatwood Jr., Bee Collins, Danny Hazelwood and Harold Kirk. on September 25, 1977.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 50, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farmer8

Family

Hallie Venice Thompson b. January 4, 1899, d. May 23, 1974
Marriage*Roy Hamilton Nash married Hallie Venice Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Hamilton Nash obituary in the Sep 25, 1977 edition.
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hallie V. Lloyd obituary in the May 25, 1974 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Scottie Rebecca Crews obituary in the Oct 19, 2003.

Charles White Lloyd1,2,3,4

M, b. October 29, 1886, d. July 6, 1958
     Charles White Lloyd was buried at Daugherty Cemetery (aka Lloyd and Larmer Cemetery), Woodway, Lee Co., Virginia.5,2 He was born on October 29, 1886 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 24, 1888.5,2,3 He married Hallie Venice Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on February 9, 1935 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 Charles White Lloyd died on July 6, 1958 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 71.5,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 6-17, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Auditor7

Family

Hallie Venice Thompson b. January 4, 1899, d. May 23, 1974
Marriage*Charles White Lloyd married Hallie Venice Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on February 9, 1935 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd-Thompson marriage record.
  2. [S12147] Daugherty Cemetery, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles W. Lloyd death certificate.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hallie V. Lloyd obituary in the May 25, 1974 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 24, 1900, d. December 5, 1961
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,2,8,3,5,6,9,10,11 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,2,8,5,6,9,10,11 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,6 His Social Security Number was 227-03-6257.7 He was born on June 24, 1900 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,6,7 He married Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner on December 16, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.13,5 Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson died on December 5, 1961 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 61.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 43, District 78-1, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1920School teacher2
1930Farm laborer8
1940Electric power company machine helper14

Family

Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner b. September 27, 1915, d. November 4, 2003
Marriage*Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson married Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner on December 16, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.13,5 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph Wallace Thompson obituary in the Dec 26, 1945 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nannie Thompson obituary in the Jul 11, 1961 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Boyd Leslie Thompson obituary in the May 17, 1958 edition.
  12. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Phyllis Maxine Thompson obituary in an unknow edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S2190] American Press, From the Jo John Thompson obituary in an Aug, 2011 edition.

Mazie Emily Thompson1,2,3

F, b. December 14, 1902, d. September 5, 1958
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson4,5,1 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn4,5,1 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Mazie Emily Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 14, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,1,2 As of December 24, 1923,her married name was Hamblin.7 She married William Luther Hamblin on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,2,8,3 Mazie Emily Thompson died on September 5, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.1,2,3 She Mrs. Mazie Emily Hamblin, of Princeton, died Friday at her home after an illness of four years. She was 56 years of age. A native of Mercer County, she is survived by one foster daughter, Mrs. Boyd Crews of Princeton; one brother, Ben E. Thompson of Claytor Lake, Va; and two sisters, Mrs. Jocie Holdren of Princeton and Mrs. Hollie Lloyd of Huntington. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Princeton. on September 6, 1958.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 105, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 605, District 55-12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 13, District 28-42, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Family

William Luther Hamblin b. June 16, 1897, d. June 5, 1955
Marriage*Mazie Emily Thompson married William Luther Hamblin on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.7,2,8,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mazie E. Hamblin death certificate.
  2. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mazie Emily Hamblin obituary in the Sep 6, 1958 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. [S967] Adkins/Spence/Perry/Smith Connections, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poki00&id=I066748
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamblin-Thompson marriage record.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Luther Hamblin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 16, 1897, d. June 5, 1955
     William Luther Hamblin was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7 His Social Security Number was 719-14-6389.4 He was born on June 16, 1897 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Mazie Emily Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,2,6,7 William Luther Hamblin died on June 5, 1955 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 57.2,4,6 He William Luther Hamblin, 57, of 203 West St., Princeton, died yesterday morning at 2 a.m. at University Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. He had been a patient there for six weeks under treatment for cancer. He was born June 16, 1897, at Shawsville, Va., the son of the late J. E. and Lillie Correll Hamblin. Mr. Hamblin was a foreman of the locomotive department of the Virginian Railway Co., of Princeton where he had been employed for the past 30 years. He had lived in Princeton for 35 years. His father preceded him in death last July, and his mother died May 25 of this year. He married the former Miss Macie E. Thompson at Keystone Dec. 24, 1923, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter, Mrs. Scottie Wornel of Princeton; three brothers, Marvin E. of Montgomery, Garland E. of Falls View, and W. H. living in Japan; four sisters, Miss Ocie Hamblin and Mrs. Mildred Bowling, both of Keystone; Mrs. Harry Pearce of Northfork, and Mrs. Jane Pennington of Charleston. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge NO. 1459 and of the Railway Diesel Club. Interment will be in the family plot of the Elgood Cemetery at Elgood. Pallbearers will be the following locomotive foremen; Luther Stafford, J. M Wallace, Harry Richard, L. L. Pearce, O. A. Hutchinson, M. C. Tomason, W. V. Lovern, and John Frederick. on June 6, 1955.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 105, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 605, District 55-12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 13, District 28-42, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Railroad machinist10
1940Railroad mechanic11
1950Railroad shop foreman12

Family

Mazie Emily Thompson b. December 14, 1902, d. September 5, 1958
Marriage*William Luther Hamblin married Mazie Emily Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,2,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mazie Emily Hamblin obituary in the Sep 6, 1958 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamblin-Thompson marriage record.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Luther Hamblin obituary in the Jun 6, 1955 edition.
  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.

Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson1,2,3,4

F, b. November 28, 1904, d. April 21, 1993
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,2,4,5 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn2,1,4,5,6 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 Her married name was Holdren.8 Her Social Security Number was 234-46-5303.4 She married Cecil Earl Holdren.8 Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson was born on November 28, 1904 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 As of June 24, 1925,her married name was Bauguess.3 She married Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess on June 24, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson died on April 21, 1993 at New Jersey at age 88.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 28, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 241, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 160, District 28-48, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess b. April 2, 1896, d. January 27, 1933
Marriage*Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson married Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess on June 24, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Cecil Earl Holdren b. November 7, 1909, d. January 17, 1956
Marriage*Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson married Cecil Earl Holdren.8 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bauguess-Thompson marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nannie Thompson obituary in the Jul 11, 1961 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joanna Bauguees obituary in the Oct 11, 1931 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wayne Thompson Bauguess death certificate.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wayne Thompson Bauguees obituary in the Jan 6, 1960 edition.
  14. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cecil E. Holdren obituary in the Jan 18, 1956 edition.
  16. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Mary Holdren Collins obituary in the Oct 25, 1987 edition.

Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess1,2,3,4

M, b. April 2, 1896, d. January 27, 1933
     Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on April 2, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on June 24, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess died on January 27, 1933 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 36.6,3,4,5 He Charles Bauguees, 37, World War veteran, employed by the Virginian Railway company at Elmore, died Sunday of apoplexy He was taken sick Friday night. He had been ill but a few hours and his passing came as a distinct shock to his family and friends. He leaves a widow and one son, Wayne. One daughter, Joe Anne preceded him to the grave one year ago. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bauguess, Lerona; Bill Bauguess, Elgood, and Carl Bauguess of Athens. Interment will follow in Elgood Cemetery. on January 29, 1933.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Railroad car inspector7

Family

Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson b. November 28, 1904, d. April 21, 1993
Marriage*Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess married Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on June 24, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bauguess-Thompson marriage record.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles Bauguees obituary in the Jan 29, 1933 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Bauguess death record.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joanna Bauguees obituary in the Oct 11, 1931 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wayne Thompson Bauguess death certificate.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wayne Thompson Bauguees obituary in the Jan 6, 1960 edition.

Alvin Eugene Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 9, 1921, d. January 20, 1990
FatherWilliam Henderson Thompson1,6,7,4,8,9,5 b. September 18, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
MotherLillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks1,6,7,4,8,9,5 b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
     Alvin Eugene Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 236-22-1082.10 He was born on September 9, 1921 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 10, 1921.10,11,3,5 He married Eva Eunice Pack on January 25, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,5,12 Alvin Eugene Thompson died on January 20, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.10,4,5 He Alvin Eugene Thompson, 68, of 130 West View Ave. in Princeton died Saturday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Rock, he was a son of the late William Henderson and Lillie Mae Brooks Thompson. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors: wile, Eva A. Pack Thompson; sons, David Eugene Thompson of the home and Owen Skipper Young of Columbia, S.C; daughters, Mrs. Bud (Marie) O'Donnell of Montcalm, Darlene Mitchell of Durham, N.C., Lilly Murphy of Princeton and Mrs. Danny (Margaret) Austin of Ronceverte; sister, Thelma Hubbard of Princeton; brothers, Jack Thompson and Harold Thompson, both of Princeton, and Donald Thompson of Florida; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on January 22, 1990.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 85, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 645, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1940Newspaper boy2

Family

Eva Eunice Pack b. November 1, 1919, d. August 9, 1999
Marriage*Alvin Eugene Thompson married Eva Eunice Pack on January 25, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,5,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alvin Eugene Thompson obituary in the Jan 22, 1990 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  8. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  9. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lillie H. Thompson obituary in the May 27, 1967 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Young marriage record.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Eva Eunice Thompson obituary in the Aug 11, 1999 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the David Eugene Thompson obituary in the Apr 1, 1998 edition.
  15. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lillie Mae Thompson Murphy obituary.