James Everett Hearn1,2,3,4

M, b. June 6, 1892, d. July 26, 1963
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn5,4 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherElsie D. Kirby5
     His Social Security Number was 233-28-0804.6 James Everett Hearn was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on June 6, 1892 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death record has a birth date of Jun 6, 1890.1,3,6,4 He married Lillian Welch Coulter on August 1, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 James Everett Hearn married Stella Faye Dailey on September 4, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8 James Everett Hearn died on July 26, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 33, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather James Hearn1
1910Dwelling 64, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather James Hearn2
1920Dwelling 90, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 190, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1910Odd job laborer2
1920Freight train brakeman9
1930Railroad brakeman10

Family 1

Lillian Welch Coulter b. January 18, 1888, d. September 29, 1958
Marriage*James Everett Hearn married Lillian Welch Coulter on August 1, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 

Family 2

Stella Faye Dailey b. June 1, 1938, d. April 19, 2001
Marriage*James Everett Hearn married Stella Faye Dailey on September 4, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Everett Hearn death record.
  5. [S953] Green2, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1773619&id=I10816
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File, The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 6, 1890.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Coulter marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Dailey marriage record.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mildred F. Boman1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 15, 1883, d. November 25, 1934
     Mildred F. Boman was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.4 She was born on October 15, 1883 at Illinois.1,6 As of May 18, 1918,her married name was Hearn.5 She married Dr. William Oswell Hearn, son of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on May 18, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Mildred F. Boman died on November 25, 1934 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 51.6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 79, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota1
1930Dwelling 174, District 162, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota2

Family

Dr. William Oswell Hearn b. September 23, 1889, d. May 22, 1960
Marriage*Mildred F. Boman married Dr. William Oswell Hearn, son of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on May 18, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
  4. [S3310] Lakewood Cemetery, Hennepin Co., MN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Boman marriage record.
  6. [S954] J. B. Hitt, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jbh&id=I19687

Mary Sue Via1,2,3

F, b. March, 1888
FatherThomas Henry Via1 b. circa 1857, d. March 30, 1917
MotherVictoria Jane Hearn1 b. April 13, 1867, d. September 28, 1952
     Mary Sue Via was born in March, 1888 at West Virginia.1 As of circa 1906,her married name was Tuggle.4 She married William Robert Tuggle circa 1906.2,4,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 283, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 93, District 129, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 80, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 189, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

William Robert Tuggle b. January 5, 1882, d. April 18, 1928
Marriage*Mary Sue Via married William Robert Tuggle circa 1906.2,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Norville Hearn Tuggle death certificate.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey K. Lambert obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James William "Bill" Via1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 15, 1898, d. January 3, 1979
FatherThomas Henry Via1,8,6 b. circa 1857, d. March 30, 1917
MotherVictoria Jane Hearn1,2,8,6 b. April 13, 1867, d. September 28, 1952
     James William "Bill" Via was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,6 His Social Security Number was 233-22-4366.10 He was born on August 15, 1898 at Green Valley, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 22, 1898.1,10,9,6 He married Mary Ella LaFon on April 18, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 James William "Bill" Via married Oreta Virginia Belcher on February 5, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,7 James William "Bill" Via died on January 3, 1979 at Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 80.9,6 He James Willie (Bill) Via, 80, of Princeton, formerly of the, Greenvalley area, died Wednesday in a Greenbrier hospital following a long illness. Born August 15, 1898, in Greenvalley, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Victoria Hearn Via. He was preceded in death by two wives, Mary Ellen Via and Mrs. Virginia Via. Mr. Via was a retired employe of the Lilly Construction Co., and the W. Va., Department of Highways. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Wanda Dutton of Marion, Va., Mrs. Paul (Willie Mae) Presley, Mrs. Elaine Via, both of Cheaseapeake, Mrs. Betty Randall of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs. Carlyle (Margaret L.) Thorn of Princeton; eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren aLso survive. Services will be conducted Friday at 4 p.m., from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory with Rev. Bill Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Princeton. on January 4, 1979.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 283, District 76, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 155, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 85, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 92, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 497, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1930Road construction laborer4
1940Road work equipment operator12

Family 1

Mary Ella LaFon b. August 12, 1894, d. October 25, 1958
Marriage*James William "Bill" Via married Mary Ella LaFon on April 18, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Oreta Virginia Belcher b. March 12, 1911, d. October 5, 1975
Marriage*James William "Bill" Via married Oreta Virginia Belcher on February 5, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,7 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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 Via-LaFon marriage record.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Elaine L. Via obituary in the Jul 19, 2001 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Willie Via obituary in the Jan 4, 1979 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Via-Saunders marriage record.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oretha Saunders Via obituary in the Oct 6, 1975 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Margaret Louise Thorn obituary.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Wanda Via Dutton obituary in the Jan 1, 1988 edition.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Via death certificate.
  17. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Willie M. Presley obituary in the Jul 23, 2008 edition.
  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 Tom Gooch Via death certificate.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Ella LaFon1,2

F, b. August 12, 1894, d. October 25, 1958
     Mary Ella LaFon was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on August 12, 1894 at Giles Co., Virginia.2 As of April 18, 1917,her married name was Via.1 She married James William "Bill" Via, son of Thomas Henry Via and Victoria Jane Hearn, on April 18, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Mary Ella LaFon died on October 25, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 85, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 92, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 497, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

James William "Bill" Via b. August 15, 1898, d. January 3, 1979
Marriage*Mary Ella LaFon married James William "Bill" Via, son of Thomas Henry Via and Victoria Jane Hearn, on April 18, 1917 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 Via-LaFon marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ella LaFon Via death certificate.
  3. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Margaret Louise Thorn obituary.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Willie Via obituary in the Jan 4, 1979 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Wanda Via Dutton obituary in the Jan 1, 1988 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Via death certificate.
  12. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Elaine L. Via obituary in the Jul 19, 2001 edition.
  13. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Willie M. Presley obituary in the Jul 23, 2008 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tom Gooch Via death certificate.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Wanda Via1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 17, 1918, d. December 30, 1987
FatherJames William "Bill" Via1,2,6,7,3,5 b. August 15, 1898, d. January 3, 1979
MotherMary Ella LaFon1,2,6,7,3,5 b. August 12, 1894, d. October 25, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 236-16-3497.8 Mary Wanda Via was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.3 She was born on March 17, 1918 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5,8 As of February 1, 1941,her married name was Dutton.4 She married Edward Guy Dutton on February 1, 1941 at Mountain City, Johnson Co., Tennessee.4 Mary Wanda Via and Edward Guy Dutton were divorced on August 28, 1964 at Smyth Co., Virginia.4 Mary Wanda Via died on December 30, 1987 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,5 She Mary Wanda Via Dutton, 69, of Marion, Va., died Wednesday at her home. Born in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Mary Ella Lafon Via. She whe was retired from Harwood Manufacturing Co. where she worked for 41 years, was a 1935 graduate of Bluefield High School and a member of the Grace United Methodust Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Eddie Dutton. Survivors: daughters, Carol Pickle of Falston, Md., and Nancy Croy Carrico of Marion, Va; and sisters, Willie Mae Presley and Elaine Via of Chesapeake, Va., Margaret L. Thorn of Princeton and Betty Randall of Virginia Beach, Va. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Seaver-Brown Funeral Home at Marion and burial will be at the Roselawn Cemetery at Marion. on January 1, 1988.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 85, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 92, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia2

Family

Edward Guy Dutton b. September 30, 1915, d. April 1, 1993
Marriage*Mary Wanda Via married Edward Guy Dutton on February 1, 1941 at Mountain City, Johnson Co., Tennessee.4 
Divorce* Mary Wanda Via and Edward Guy Dutton were divorced on August 28, 1964 at Smyth Co., Virginia.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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Wanda Via Dutton obituary in the Jan 1, 1988 edition.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Margaret Louise Thorn obituary.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Willie Via obituary in the Jan 4, 1979 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S9156] Smyth County News, online Marion, VA, From the Edward G. Dutton, Jr. obituary in the Aug 20, 1985 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Minnie Mae Hearn1,2,3

F, b. November 15, 1900, d. October 28, 1927
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn1,2,3,4 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey1,2,3,4 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     Minnie Mae Hearn was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Her married name was McCracken.2 She married Joseph Whit "Joe" McCracken.2,5 Minnie Mae Hearn was born on November 15, 1900 at West Virginia.1,3 She died on October 28, 1927 at Wallace, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 26.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 106, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

Joseph Whit "Joe" McCracken b. May 31, 1895
Marriage*Minnie Mae Hearn married Joseph Whit "Joe" McCracken.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carl Ray McCracken death certificate.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Bernard Lee Hearn1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1903, d. August 8, 1977
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn1,2,6,7 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey1,2,6,8,7 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     Bernard Lee Hearn was buried at Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.5 He was born on February 25, 1903 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Feb 22, 1904.6,4,5 He married Ida Elizabeth Worrell on October 26, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,6 Bernard Lee Hearn died on August 8, 1977 at Bristol, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74; His gravestone has a death date of Aug 6, 1977.6,5 He Funeral services for Bernard Hearn, 73, of Bristol, Pa., formerly of Beckley, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Levittown, Pa. Hearn died Monday in a Bristol hospital after a long illness. Born Feb. 22, 1904 at Ada, he was the son of the late A. G. and Emma Hearn. Hearn was a retired carpenter, working in Beckley. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida Worrell Hearn; three sons, Troy, Clyde and Donald, all of Philadelphia; five daughters, Mrs. Elline Swadis of Levittown, Pa., Emmajean of New Orleans, La., Jo Ann, Margaret and Pat, all of Bristol, Pa; two brothers, Charles of Roanoke, Va. and Lawrence of Alexandria, Va; and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Ivan of Beckley and Mrs. T. R. Cary of Pearisburg, Pa. on August 10, 1977.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 87, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 218, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930City street laborer10
1940Carpenter11

Family

Ida Elizabeth Worrell b. April 12, 1907, d. June 22, 1992
Marriage*Bernard Lee Hearn married Ida Elizabeth Worrell on October 26, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  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. [S8829] Bristol Cemetery, Bucks Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bernard Hearn obituary in the Aug 10, 1977 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Worrell marriage record.
  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. [S8832] Daily Tribune News, The, From the Clyde Lee Hearn obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.

Otis Lee Hearn1,2,3,4

M, b. April 15, 1905, d. August 10, 1970
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn1,2,3,5 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey1,2,3,6,5 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 236-01-3081.7 Otis Lee Hearn was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.8 He was born on April 15, 1905 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,9,10 He married Erma Smith on April 4, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,4,12 Otis Lee Hearn died on August 10, 1970 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 65.13,9 He A former Beckley couple, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hearn of Eau Gallie, Fla., were killed in an automobile accident in Eau Gallie at 6 a.m. Monday as they began a vacation trip to Beckley. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Don Wheeler; and a son, Carl, both of Eau Gallie; two brothers, Lawrence Hearn of Washington, D.C., and Charles Hearn of Roanoke, Va., and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Ivan of Beckley and Mrs. T. R. Cary of Pearisburg, Va. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. on August 11, 1970.13

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 87, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 195, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 21, District 24-25, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Laborer3
1940Coal miner14

Family

Erma Smith b. March 16, 1909, d. August 10, 1970
Marriage*Otis Lee Hearn married Erma Smith on April 4, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,4,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S6516] Florida Memorial Gardens, Brevard Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Irvee Hearn death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Smith marriage record.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hearn obituary in the Aug 11, 1970 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Daly marriage record.

Walter Grant Hearn1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 9, 1907, d. August 5, 1963
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn1,7,3,4,8 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey1,7,9,3,4,8 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 401-09-1798.10 Walter Grant Hearn was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.11,5 He was born on October 9, 1907 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,11,10,5,6 He married Minnie F. Spaulding on January 31, 1936 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.2,12,3,4 Walter Grant Hearn died on August 5, 1963 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 55.11,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 118, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 87, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Fort Benjamin Harrison, District 241, Lawrence, Marion Co., Indiana13
1940Dwelling 94, District 121-281, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky12

Occupation

1930U.S. Army soldier13
1940Construction laborer12

Family

Minnie F. Spaulding b. May 20, 1911, d. May 20, 1991
Marriage*Walter Grant Hearn married Minnie F. Spaulding on January 31, 1936 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.2,12,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  5. [S4664] Evergreen Cemetery, Jefferson Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Charles Edward "Charlie" Hearn1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 17, 1910, d. June 9, 1985
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn1,2,4,8,9 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey1,2,4,8,10,9 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-2908.11 Charles Edward "Charlie" Hearn was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,7 He was born on September 17, 1910 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,11 He married Lona Olivia Lowe on March 28, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,12,7 Charles Edward "Charlie" Hearn died on June 9, 1985 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.11,7 He Charles Hearn, 74, of Coalwood, died Sunday in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Ada, he had lived in Coalwood for five months coming from Roanoke. He was a disabled coal miner and was of the Protestant Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lona Olivia Lowe Hearn, four brothers and five sisters. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Ray (Linda) Pendergrass of Richlands, Va., Mrs. Clark (Sandy) Kennedy of Iva, S.C., Mrs. Bill (Kathryn) Pendergrass of Coalwood; sons, Carl and George T. Hearn, both of St. Leonard, Md., John D. and Charles A. Hearn, both of Roanoke, Va., Lawrence Joseph Hearn of St. Louis, Mo., Melvin Ray Hearn of Fort Lee, Va; step-son, David Lewis of Germantown, Md; sisters, Mrs. Pete (Leona) Cary of Pearisburg, Va., Mrs. Joe (Goldie) Ivan of Beckley; brother, Lawrence Hearn of Arlington, Va; 30 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, with the Rev. Johnny Kibbey officiating and burial at Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton. on June 11, 1985.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 87, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 195, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 73, District 28-12, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Coal miner13

Family

Lona Olivia Lowe b. February 13, 1920, d. November 18, 1978
Marriage*Charles Edward "Charlie" Hearn married Lona Olivia Lowe on March 28, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,12,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Lowe marriage certificate.
  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. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Charles Hearn obituary in the Jun 11, 1985 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bernard Hearn obituary in the Aug 10, 1977 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Helen Charlene Pendergrass obituary in the Jul 24, 2009 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leona Daisy Hearn1,2,3,4

F, b. October 11, 1912, d. September 12, 1994
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn5,6,2,4,7 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey5,6,8,2,4,7 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     Leona Daisy Hearn was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,9 Her Social Security Number was 233-10-3121.10 She was born on October 11, 1912 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,2,3 As of October 9, 1953,her married name was Cary.1 She married Thelbert Robertson "Pete" Cary on October 9, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,4 Leona Daisy Hearn died on September 12, 1994 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.10,11,3,9 She CARY, Leona D., 81, of Pearisburg, died Monday, September 12, 1994, in the Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, Va. Mrs. Cary had taught school for more than 50 years in the Roanoke and Pearisburg area. Survivors include her husband, Thelbert R. Cary of Pearisburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, from the Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on September 14, 1994.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 87, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 195, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

Thelbert Robertson "Pete" Cary b. October 22, 1921, d. March 2, 1996
Marriage*Leona Daisy Hearn married Thelbert Robertson "Pete" Cary on October 9, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,4 

Citations

  1. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leona Cary obituary in the Sep 14, 1994 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Louise Goldie Hearn1,2,3

F, b. December 18, 1916, d. December 21, 2014
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn4,1,2,5,3 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey4,1,2,5,6,7,3 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     Louise Goldie Hearn was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on December 18, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of August, 1939,her married name was Ivan.3 She married Joseph "Joe" Ivan Jr. in August, 1939.2,6,7,3 Louise Goldie Hearn died on December 21, 2014 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 98.3 She Louise Goldie Ivan, 98, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014, at the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born in Princeton, West Virginia, on December 18, 1916, she was a daughter to Alonzo G. and Emma Ramey Hearn and granddaughter to Hon. James Hearn and Esther Catherine Deweese. She had been a resident of Beckley since 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ivan Jr. in 1984. A son, Kevin, in 1994, brothers: Bernard, Otis, Charles, Walter, Lawrence, sisters: Maud, Bessie, Minnie, Ruby, Leona, and Mabel and was the last child of the 12. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Becky Leach and husband, Jeffrey of Beckley. Two First Cousins, Mrs. Louise Via Thorn of Princeton and Mrs. Helen Ramey Hawkes of Martinsville, Virginia and respective families. A host of nieces and nephews that extend to 5 generations from her sibling families. Special Nieces: Elline Swadis, Carol Floyd, Dorothy McCracken, Dottie M. Wagner, and Nephews, Gene McCracken and Rev Jim Floyd, also special friends Nadine Dingess and Janet Lilly. Goldie married Joe in August 1939; moved to Prosperity, WV; and was a faithful member of the Beckley Church of God for over 65 years. Her business ventures were several antique shops and teaching music to a host of budding and successful musicians. Most of all, she held high her testimony of Christianity and was a faithful prayer warrior. Thanks to Vickie Fatony, cna, the staff of Bowers Hospice House. Rev. Donald Snyder/First Christian Church, Dr. Joe Golden, and the Beckley Church of God. Services will be Tuesday, December 23, Beckley Church of God, 2213 S. Kanawha St., Beckley WV 25801 at 2 p.m., with Rev Dr. John Sanger, and Bishop F. D. Sexton. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Mausoleum. on December 23, 2014.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 87, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 195, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 73, District 28-12, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Joseph "Joe" Ivan Jr. b. March 18, 1911, d. April, 1984
Marriage*Louise Goldie Hearn married Joseph "Joe" Ivan Jr. in August, 1939.2,6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lawrence V. Hearn obituary in the Feb 26, 2007 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Kevin Otis Ivan obituary in the Nov 5, 1994 edition.

Lawrence Vernon Hearn1,2,3,4

M, b. June 22, 1920, d. February 24, 2007
FatherAlonzo Grant Hearn1,2,5,4,6 b. March 10, 1863, d. November 28, 1938
MotherEmma E. Ramey1,2,5,4,7,6 b. December 22, 1878, d. October 29, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2021.8 Lawrence Vernon Hearn was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on June 22, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,2,9 He married Mildred Deaette Eller on July 6, 1954 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,10,4 Lawrence Vernon Hearn and Mildred Deaette Eller were divorced in 1995.10 Lawrence Vernon Hearn died on February 24, 2007 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.8,2 He BECKLEY - Lawrence V. Hearn, 86, of Beckley, formerly of Princeton, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at SunBridge Care Center in Beckley from complications of pneumonia. He experienced two strokes in 2003 and had resided in the skilled facility since. Mr. Hearn was a grandson of the Honorable James Hearn and Esther Catherine Deweese, who served in politics and were notable figures in public life in Mercer County in the early 1900s. Born to Alonzo G. Hearn and Emma Ramey Hearn on June 22, 1920 in Princeton, he was one of 12 children, attended Mercer County schools, Princeton Church of God, and sung with a sister for various occasions when very young. His best friend in Princeton was the late Clayton Martin. He left Princeton in the 1940s, entered the military, served in the Air Force in the European Theatre, and lived in Beckley until 1964 when he went to Alexandria, Va., to begin working as a Federal Protective Officer for the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., until his retirement. He than came to Beckley in 1992. He had served in ministry with licenses in the Church of God and Pentecostal Holiness Church serving as a pastor, evangelist and teacher until his illness. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Goldie Hearn Ivan, and his V.A. rep/caregiver, Mrs. Becky Ivan Leach and husband Jeff, all of Beckley; a stepson, Roger Buckner, Alexandria; several nieces and nephews that extend four generations from him and his siblings; cousins, Miss Mildred Burk and Mrs. Louise Thorn of Princeton, and Mrs. Helen Ramey Hawkes of Martinsville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. F.D. Sexton officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Eugene Leach, Ken Alley, Jeff Leach, Jim Chambers, Wayne Tucker, John Welch and Hal Price Jr. An online guest book is available at www.calfeefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Hearn to the ministry of Rev. Brian and Tracy Boutwell, Box 2001, Thomasville, GA 31799. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. on February 26, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 195, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 73, District 28-12, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Family

Mildred Deaette Eller b. March 2, 1925, d. January 28, 2006
Marriage*Lawrence Vernon Hearn married Mildred Deaette Eller on July 6, 1954 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,10,4 
Divorce* Lawrence Vernon Hearn and Mildred Deaette Eller were divorced in 1995.10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lawrence V. Hearn obituary in the Feb 26, 2007 edition.
  3. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Buckner marriage certificate.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bernard Hearn obituary in the Aug 10, 1977 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Louise Goldie Ivan obituary in the Dec 23, 2014 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emma E. Hearn obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm, From the Hearn-Buckner marriage certificate.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mildred Deaette Eller Buckner Hearn obituary in the Jan 30, 2006 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ida Elizabeth Worrell1,2,3,4

F, b. April 12, 1907, d. June 22, 1992
     Ida Elizabeth Worrell was buried at Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.4 Her Social Security Number was 197-30-6564.5 She was born on April 12, 1907 at West Virginia.1,4,5 As of October 26, 1926,her married name was Hearn.3 She married Bernard Lee Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on October 26, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 Ida Elizabeth Worrell died on June 22, 1992 at Pennsylvania at age 85.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 218, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Bernard Lee Hearn b. February 25, 1903, d. August 8, 1977
Marriage*Ida Elizabeth Worrell married Bernard Lee Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on October 26, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Worrell marriage record.
  4. [S8829] Bristol Cemetery, Bucks Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bernard Hearn obituary in the Aug 10, 1977 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8832] Daily Tribune News, The, From the Clyde Lee Hearn obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.

Elline Hearn1,2,3

F, b. November 16, 1927, d. June 25, 2015
FatherBernard Lee Hearn4,1,5,6 b. February 25, 1903, d. August 8, 1977
MotherIda Elizabeth Worrell4,1,5,6 b. April 12, 1907, d. June 22, 1992
     Elline Hearn was buried at Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.3 She was born on November 16, 1927 at West Virginia.4 As of May 24, 1947,her married name was Swadis.2 She married Victor Michael Swadis on May 24, 1947 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2,3 Elline Hearn died on June 25, 2015 at Pennsylvania at age 87.3 She Elline (Hearn) Swadis died after a short illness on Thursday, June 25, 2015. She was 87. Raised in Beckley, W.Va., Elline moved to Philadelphia in the 1940s and worked at the historic Mayfair Diner, where she met her future husband, Victor Swadis. After pursuing a modeling career in the late 1940s and 1950s, Elline worked in the fashion industry, managing Plain & Fancy clothing boutiques in both Morrisville and Jenkintown, and Jackie Gordon's in Abington. She later worked as an interior design consultant at Creative Upholstering in Bristol. Elline loved music, especially blues music, and loved being with family and friends. She was the beloved mother of Sharon Swadis; beloved Granny of Shannon Lynn Aspite and William McCool; and beloved sister of Joann Teague, Patricia Pierce, Emma Jean Atkinson and Margaret Hoover. She is also survived by three great-granddaughters, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Elline was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, and her son, Michael. Elline will be dearly missed and remembered. Until we meet again... A private interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, at Bristol Cemetery. on July 19, 2015.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 218, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Victor Michael Swadis b. April 16, 1920, d. May 19, 2000
Marriage*Elline Hearn married Victor Michael Swadis on May 24, 1947 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bernard Hearn obituary in the Aug 10, 1977 edition.
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  3. [S3658] Bucks County Courier Times, From the Elline Hearn Swadis obituary in the Jul 19, 2015 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8832] Daily Tribune News, The, From the Clyde Lee Hearn obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.
  7. [S3658] Bucks County Courier Times, From the Michael Bernard Swadis obituary in the May 31, 2015 edition.

Troy Ellis Hearn1,2

M, b. circa 1929
FatherBernard Lee Hearn1,3,2,4 b. February 25, 1903, d. August 8, 1977
MotherIda Elizabeth Worrell1,3,2,4 b. April 12, 1907, d. June 22, 1992
     Troy Ellis Hearn was born circa 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 218, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bernard Hearn obituary in the Aug 10, 1977 edition.
  4. [S8832] Daily Tribune News, The, From the Clyde Lee Hearn obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.

Lillian Welch Coulter1,2

F, b. January 18, 1888, d. September 29, 1958
     Lillian Welch Coulter was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on January 18, 1888 at West Virginia.1 As of August 1, 1917,her married name was Hearn.2 She married James Everett Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Elsie D. Kirby, on August 1, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Lillian Welch Coulter died on September 29, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 190, District 18, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

James Everett Hearn b. June 6, 1892, d. July 26, 1963
Marriage*Lillian Welch Coulter married James Everett Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Elsie D. Kirby, on August 1, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillian Welch Hearn death record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Coulter marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Oscar Amos Akers1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 29, 1889, d. June 15, 1971
FatherJames Templeton Akers1,3,4,5 b. September 11, 1866, d. April 20, 1955
MotherQuindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn1,3,4,5 b. March 24, 1870, d. September 22, 1932
     His Social Security Number was 236-50-9398.7 Oscar Amos Akers was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 He and Margaret Agnes Eastridge were divorced.8 Oscar Amos Akers was born on October 29, 1889 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 He married Margaret Agnes Eastridge circa 1911.3,9 Oscar Amos Akers married Agnes Dorn Eastridge on October 27, 1944 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.5,10 Oscar Amos Akers died on June 15, 1971 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 124, Ward 5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 479, District 88, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 68, District 4, Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Railroad conductor11
1930Farmer9

Family 1

Margaret Agnes Eastridge b. circa 1889
Divorce*Oscar Amos Akers and Margaret Agnes Eastridge were divorced.8 
Marriage* Oscar Amos Akers married Margaret Agnes Eastridge circa 1911.3,9 
Child

Family 2

Agnes Dorn Eastridge b. September 5, 1905, d. July 24, 2003
Marriage*Oscar Amos Akers married Agnes Dorn Eastridge on October 27, 1944 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.5,10 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oscar Amos Akers death certificate.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Agnes D. Akers obituary in the Jul 26, 2003 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Akers-Kyer marriage record.

Mary Baird Akers1,2,3,4

F, b. April 17, 1900, d. August 18, 1973
FatherJames Templeton Akers1,3,4 b. September 11, 1866, d. April 20, 1955
MotherQuindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn1,3,4 b. March 24, 1870, d. September 22, 1932
     Mary Baird Akers was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 245-05-6710.5 Her married name was Conrad.4 She married William Raymond Conrad.4 Mary Baird Akers was born on April 17, 1900 at West Virginia.3,5,4 As of circa 1917,her married name was Peters.2,6 She married William Ward Peters circa 1917.2,6,3 Mary Baird Akers died on August 18, 1973 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 73.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 124, Ward 5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 388, District 80, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 203, District 40, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dweling 199, District 60-67A, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1940Saleslady7

Family 1

William Raymond Conrad b. April 13, 1897, d. February 19, 1974
Marriage*Mary Baird Akers married William Raymond Conrad.4 

Family 2

William Ward Peters b. December 2, 1890, d. August 8, 1953
Marriage*Mary Baird Akers married William Ward Peters circa 1917.2,6,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Mary Akers Conrad death certificate.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nellie May "Nell" Akers1,2,3,4

F, b. December 31, 1901, d. June 27, 2001
FatherJames Templeton Akers1,5 b. September 11, 1866, d. April 20, 1955
MotherQuindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn1,5 b. March 24, 1870, d. September 22, 1932
     Nellie May "Nell" Akers was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.3 Her Social Security Number was 245-16-7024.6 She was born on December 31, 1901 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,6,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Winfrey.2 She married Marion Clyde Winfrey circa 1925.2 Nellie May "Nell" Akers died on June 27, 2001 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 99.6,7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 124, Ward 5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 388, District 80, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 45, District 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dweling 269, District 60-80B, Chadwick-Hoskins, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina8

Family

Marion Clyde Winfrey b. June 25, 1899, d. December 9, 1980
Marriage*Nellie May "Nell" Akers married Marion Clyde Winfrey circa 1925.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  10. [S10954] McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/charlotte-nc/mcewen-funeral-service-pineville-chapel/2671, From the Robert Akers Winfrey obituary.

Ora Lee Akers1,2,3

F, b. June 18, 1891, d. June 5, 1993
FatherJames Templeton Akers1 b. September 11, 1866, d. April 20, 1955
MotherQuindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn1 b. March 24, 1870, d. September 22, 1932
     Ora Lee Akers was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4 Her Social Security Number was 245-03-0445.5 She was born on June 18, 1891 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,6 As of circa 1907,her married name was Sifford.1 She married Rufus Elmer Sifford circa 1907.1,2 Ora Lee Akers and Rufus Elmer Sifford were divorced before 1940.7 As of February 15, 1941,her married name was Nordman.8 Ora Lee Akers married August Nordman on February 15, 1941 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.8 Ora Lee Akers died on June 5, 1993 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 101.5,3,6 She Mrs. Ora Lee Nordman, 101, of 1420 Medford Dr. died June 5, 1993, at White Oak Manor. Funeral and burial will be private. Harry and Bryant Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs. Nordman, a native of Bluefield, W.Va., was a homemaker. Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Louise Sims; sister, Mrs. Nell Winfrey; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 33881 Charlotte, N.C. 28233. on June 6, 1993.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 124, Ward 5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dweling 268, District 60-80B, Chadwick-Hoskins, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1940Beauty operator7

Family 1

Rufus Elmer Sifford b. December 15, 1888, d. May 29, 1944
Marriage*Ora Lee Akers married Rufus Elmer Sifford circa 1907.1,2 
Divorce* Ora Lee Akers and Rufus Elmer Sifford were divorced before 1940.7 
Child

Family 2

August Nordman b. October 14, 1883, d. November 4, 1942
Marriage*Ora Lee Akers married August Nordman on February 15, 1941 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.8 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Louise Sifford Sims obituary in the Feb 8, 2000 edition.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Ora Lee Nordman obituary in the Jun 6, 1993 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S955] World Family Tree, Vol 3, Tree #5460.

Rufus Elmer Sifford1,2,3,4

M, b. December 15, 1888, d. May 29, 1944
     Rufus Elmer Sifford was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.3,4 He was born on December 15, 1888 at Lincoln Co., North Carolina.2,3,4 He married Ora Lee Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, circa 1907.1,5 Rufus Elmer Sifford and Ora Lee Akers were divorced before 1940.6 Rufus Elmer Sifford died on May 29, 1944 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 55.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 124, Ward 5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 130, District 42, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1930Automobile factory stock keeper7

Family

Ora Lee Akers b. June 18, 1891, d. June 5, 1993
Marriage*Rufus Elmer Sifford married Ora Lee Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, circa 1907.1,5 
Divorce* Rufus Elmer Sifford and Ora Lee Akers were divorced before 1940.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Rufus Elmer Sifford death certificate.
  4. [S10955] Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Louise Sifford Sims obituary in the Feb 8, 2000 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S955] World Family Tree, Vol 3, Tree #5460.

Thelma Louise Sifford1,2,3,4

F, b. February 15, 1910, d. February 7, 2000
FatherRufus Elmer Sifford1,2,4 b. December 15, 1888, d. May 29, 1944
MotherOra Lee Akers1,2,4,5 b. June 18, 1891, d. June 5, 1993
     Thelma Louise Sifford was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4,6 Her Social Security Number was 242-88-5447.7 She was born on February 15, 1910 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7,4 As of July 1, 1930,her married name was Sims.8 She married William Sylvester Sims on July 1, 1930 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.8,4 Thelma Louise Sifford died on February 7, 2000 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 89.3,7,4 She Louise Sifford Sims, 89, of Wesley Care Center, Charlotte, N.C. died there Monday, February 7, 2000. She was born February 15, 1910 in Bluefield, W.VA., daughter of the late Rufus Sifford and Ora lee Akers Nordman. Mrs. Sims was the wife of the late William S. Sims, who preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Sims was a devoted loving mother and grandmother. She spent many years loving, caring, and nurturing her family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 9, 2000 in the Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with The Reverend Stan Heiser, officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Judy and Pete Bennett, 5023 Sharon Woods Lane, Charlotte from 7:00-8:30PM Tuesday. Survivors include two daughters, Judy S. Bennett, and her husband, Pete, Betty S. Pressley, and her husband, Doug, all of Charlotte; a half brother, Wendell Sifford; five grandchildren, Sherry Sanders, and her husband, Randall, fo Simpsonville, S.C., Doug Pressley, Jr., and his wife, Sheryl, Julie Loucks, and her husband, Matt, of Charlotte, Lisa Kitterman, and her husband, Kurt, Brandt Bennett and his wife, Anita, of Charlotte; and four great grandchildren. The family of Mrs. Sims would like to give special thanks to the 5th floor nursing staff at Wesley Care Center. Memorials may be made to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Charlotte, 1117 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203 or Wing Haven Garden and Bird Sanctuary, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Sims. on February 8, 2000.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 124, Ward 5, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 388, District 80, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather James Akers9
1940Dweling 268, District 60-80B, Chadwick-Hoskins, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina10

Family

William Sylvester Sims b. August 15, 1906, d. October 29, 1967
Marriage*Thelma Louise Sifford married William Sylvester Sims on July 1, 1930 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S955] World Family Tree, Vol 3, Tree #5460.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Louise Sifford Sims obituary in the Feb 8, 2000 edition.
  5. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Ora Lee Nordman obituary in the Jun 6, 1993 edition.
  6. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Ward Peters1,2

M, b. December 2, 1890, d. August 8, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 241-01-1135.3 William Ward Peters was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4,5 He was born on December 2, 1890 at Belspring, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4,5,6,3 He married Mary Baird Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, circa 1917.1,7,4 William Ward Peters died on August 8, 1953 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 62.4,5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 388, District 80, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaWilliam and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law James Akers1
1930Dwelling 203, District 40, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dweling 199, District 60-67A, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1920Railroad shop machinist helper1
1930Post office special deliveryman7
1940Truck driver8

Family

Mary Baird Akers b. April 17, 1900, d. August 18, 1973
Marriage*William Ward Peters married Mary Baird Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, circa 1917.1,7,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the William W. Peters death certificate.
  6. [S948] Beth Fridley, Pulaski Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1893.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Mary Jane Peters1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 26, 1917, d. January 18, 1990
FatherWilliam Ward Peters1,6,3,4,5 b. December 2, 1890, d. August 8, 1953
MotherMary Baird Akers1,6,3,4,5 b. April 17, 1900, d. August 18, 1973
     Mary Jane Peters was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.7,8 Her Social Security Number was 247-10-3478.9 Her married name was Neustadt.8 She married Otto Neustadt.8 Mary Jane Peters was born on May 26, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,2,9,8 As of June 8, 1940,her married name was Bobbitt.4 She married John Sedwick Bobbitt on June 8, 1940 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4 Mary Jane Peters died on January 18, 1990 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 72.7,9,2,8 She Mrs. Mary Jane Neustadt, 72, of 438 Webster Place died Jan.18, 1990, at Presbyterian Hospital. Funerals is 2 p.m. today at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Visitation is after the service at the church. Harry and Bryant Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs. Neustadt, a native of Bluefield, W.Va., was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, Otto; daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Felton; two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2830 Dorchester Place. on January 20, 1990.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 388, District 80, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 203, District 40, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dweling 199, District 60-67A, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina3

Family 1

Otto Neustadt b. October 6, 1910, d. October 10, 1991
Marriage*Mary Jane Peters married Otto Neustadt.8 

Family 2

John Sedwick Bobbitt b. March 25, 1918, d. April 19, 1975
Marriage*Mary Jane Peters married John Sedwick Bobbitt on June 8, 1940 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4 
Child
  • Carolyn Ann Bobbitt8,10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  8. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Jane Neustadt obituary in the Jan 20, 1990 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Marion Clyde Winfrey1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 25, 1899, d. December 9, 1980
     Marion Clyde Winfrey was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.4 His Social Security Number was 241-01-1144.6 He was born on June 25, 1899 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6,3,4,5 He married Nellie May "Nell" Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, circa 1925.1 Marion Clyde Winfrey died on December 9, 1980 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 81.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 45, District 1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West VirginiaMarion and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law James Akers1
1940Dweling 269, District 60-80B, Chadwick-Hoskins, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1930Commercial produce company salesman1
1940Truck driver7

Family

Nellie May "Nell" Akers b. December 31, 1901, d. June 27, 2001
Marriage*Marion Clyde Winfrey married Nellie May "Nell" Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, circa 1925.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2876] Sharon Memorial Park, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peters&GSfn=william&GSby=1890&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=55802350&CRid=48722&df=all&
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S10954] McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/charlotte-nc/mcewen-funeral-service-pineville-chapel/2671, From the Robert Akers Winfrey obituary.

Nellie Blanche Payne1,2,3,4

F, b. January 17, 1913, d. September 18, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-7832.5 Nellie Blanche Payne was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 She was born on January 17, 1913 at Madisonville, Monroe Co., Tennessee.5,2,3,4 As of March 4, 1933,her married name was Hall.4 She married Estile Andrew Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Minnie Emma Hall, on March 4, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,4 Nellie Blanche Payne died on September 18, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.5,6,7 She HALL, Nellie Payne, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, September 18, 1995, in her home. Nellie was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church since 1933 and a member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class. She was retired from Davidson's Clothing Store, where she worked for 25 years. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 62 years, Estile A. Hall; two daughters, Barbara Quinn and Betty Patterson and son-in-law, Don Patterson, all of Roanoke; left behind also are six devoted grandchildren, Liz Walker, Thom Quinn and wife, Mary, Jenny Patterson, all of Roanoke, Jackie Highberger and husband, Jim, Salem, Mike Patterson, Atlanta, Ga., Jeff Patterson, Verona; surviving are also seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Overstreet, Roanoke, Ruby Hicks, Charlotte, N.C; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis H. and wife, Vicky Payne, Spring Hill, Fla., Carl N. and Alberta Payne, Herndon. Interment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 19, 1995.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 31, District 81-4F, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 24, District 120-15, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Estile Andrew Hall b. January 23, 1913, d. July 18, 2005
Marriage*Nellie Blanche Payne married Estile Andrew Hall, son of John Lee Hall and Minnie Emma Hall, on March 4, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estile Andrew Hall obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Payne Hall obituary in the Sep 19, 1995 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara H. Quinn obituary in the Aug 8, 2021 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Curtis Daniel Franklin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 23, 1914, d. May 23, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1273.7 Curtis Daniel Franklin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He was born on June 23, 1914 at Norfolk, Virginia.7,3,4,6 He married Mary Effie Hall, daughter of John Lee Hall and Minnie Emma Hall, on November 14, 1936 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,5,9 Curtis Daniel Franklin died on May 23, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.7,2,4 He Curtis Daniel Franklin, age 76, of Roanoke County, died Thursday at his home. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a retired employee of Southern States where he worked for over 27 years. Surviving are his wife, Mary Effie Franklin, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Emma Jean and Ed Woodard, Tanney Town, Md; sons and daughters-in-law, Stuart E. and Edna Franklin, Russell E. and Carolyn Franklin, Ray D. Franklin, all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, sister, Thelma Neal, Melbourne, Fla; brothers, Ambrose Franklin, Los Angeles, Calif; Glen Franklin, Portsmouth, Va. and Layten Franklin, Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be held at Central Baptist Church, 12:00 noon Saturday with the Rev. David Henderson, officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on May 24, 1991.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 16, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Building laborer10

Family

Mary Effie Hall b. March 22, 1910, d. May 18, 1994
Marriage*Curtis Daniel Franklin married Mary Effie Hall, daughter of John Lee Hall and Minnie Emma Hall, on November 14, 1936 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estile Andrew Hall obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis Daniel Franklin obituary in the May 24, 1991 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Emma Hall obituary in the Nov 5, 1982 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Stuart Edward Franklin obituary.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Jean Franklin Woodard obituary in the Jan 19, 2024 edition.