Fred Hedrick Christie1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 7, 1899, d. June 22, 1971
FatherThomas Wesley Christie1,2,3,8,6 b. January 3, 1875, d. April 12, 1940
MotherAnnie Laura/Laurie "Anna" Neal1,2,3,6,7 b. February 1, 1879, d. January 4, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 232-52-3421.9 Fred Hedrick Christie was buried at Willowton Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on June 7, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 7, 1898.10,9,4,5 He died on June 22, 1971 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 60, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 58, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 62, District 21, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Constable officer2
1940Farm owner manager7

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. [S3217] Willowton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thomas Wesley Christie obituary in the Apr 13, 1940 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fred Christie birth record.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Clint C. Christie1,2,3,4

M, b. August 7, 1900, d. September 22, 1929
FatherThomas Wesley Christie5,6,2 b. January 3, 1875, d. April 12, 1940
MotherAnnie Laura/Laurie "Anna" Neal5,6,2 b. February 1, 1879, d. January 4, 1949
     Clint C. Christie was buried at Willowton Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on August 7, 1900 at West Virginia.6,1,4 He married Amanda Meadows on October 20, 1920 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Clint C. Christie died on September 22, 1929 at age 29.5,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 60, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 58, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Amanda Meadows b. 1899
Marriage*Clint C. Christie married Amanda Meadows on October 20, 1920 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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 Christie-Meadows marriage record.
  4. [S3217] Willowton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Violet Christie1,2,3,4

F, b. August 14, 1902
FatherThomas Wesley Christie5,1,2,3 b. January 3, 1875, d. April 12, 1940
MotherAnnie Laura/Laurie "Anna" Neal5,1,2 b. February 1, 1879, d. January 4, 1949
     Violet Christie was born on August 14, 1902 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of circa 1922,her married name was Davis.6 She married Virgil Earl Davis circa 1922.7,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 60, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 58, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 186, District 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 170, District 28-1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Virgil Earl Davis b. June 29, 1904
Marriage*Violet Christie married Virgil Earl Davis circa 1922.7,6 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Violet Christie birth record.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thomas Wesley Christie obituary in the Apr 13, 1940 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Martha Kathleen Howanick obituary.

Everett Christie1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August, 1903, d. May 7, 1959
FatherThomas Wesley Christie1,5 b. January 3, 1875, d. April 12, 1940
MotherAnnie Laura/Laurie "Anna" Neal1,5 b. February 1, 1879, d. January 4, 1949
     Everett Christie was buried at Willowton Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,7 He was born in August, 1903 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 He married Ada E. Pennington on November 4, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,4 Everett Christie died on May 7, 1959 at Hales Gap, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 60, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 64, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 63, District 21, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 175, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1930Farm laborer8
1940Well driller9

Family

Ada E. Pennington b. September 15, 1906, d. May 20, 1999
Marriage*Everett Christie married Ada E. Pennington on November 4, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,4 
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 Christie-Pennington marriage record.
  4. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Wesley E. Christie, Sr. obituary in the Sep 14, 2010 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thomas Wesley Christie obituary in the Apr 13, 1940 edition.
  6. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  7. [S3217] Willowton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pauline Virginia Goad obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Ada E. Martin obituary in the May 22, 1999 edition.

Ada E. Pennington1,2,3

F, b. September 15, 1906, d. May 20, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-9384.4 Her married name was Martin.5 Ada E. Pennington married Unknown Martin.5 Ada E. Pennington was born on September 15, 1906 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 As of November 4, 1919,her married name was Christie.1 She married Everett Christie, son of Thomas Wesley Christie and Annie Laura/Laurie "Anna" Neal, on November 4, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Ada E. Pennington died on May 20, 1999 at Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 92.1,4,5 She Ada E. Martin of Delray Beach passed away on May 20, 1999 after an extended illness. Mrs. Martin was born September 15, 1906 in Elgood, WV and moved to Delray Beach in 1954. Mrs. Martin is survived by a daughter, Beatrice Vest of Delray Beach and a son, Wesley E. Christie of Lantana; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation hours will be held on Monday May 24, 1999 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 N. Federal Highway Delray Beach. Interment services private. In lieu of flowers contributions made to Hospice of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL will be greatly appreciated. on May 22, 1999.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 63, District 21, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 175, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Unknown Martin
Marriage*Ada E. Pennington married Unknown Martin.5 

Family 2

Everett Christie b. August, 1903, d. May 7, 1959
Marriage*Ada E. Pennington married Everett Christie, son of Thomas Wesley Christie and Annie Laura/Laurie "Anna" Neal, on November 4, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christie-Pennington marriage record.
  3. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Wesley E. Christie, Sr. obituary in the Sep 14, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Ada E. Martin obituary in the May 22, 1999 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3217] Willowton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pauline Virginia Goad obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Beatrice Christie1,2,3

F, b. January 9, 1923, d. December 30, 2008
FatherEverett Christie1,2,3,4,5 b. August, 1903, d. May 7, 1959
MotherAda E. Pennington1,2,6,3,4,5 b. September 15, 1906, d. May 20, 1999
     Her married name was Vest.6 Beatrice Christie married John E. Vest.6,7 Beatrice Christie was born on January 9, 1923 at West Virginia.2,8 She and John E. Vest were divorced in April, 1962 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.7 Beatrice Christie died on December 30, 2008 at Florida at age 85.9 She Beatrice Vest, 85, of Delray Beach, died Tuesday. Survived by daughter, Victoria Vest of Norwood, Mass., and grandchildren Georgiana Cohen of Somerville, Mass., and Andrew Harrison of Brooklyn, N.Y. Avatar Cremation Services, North Palm Beach. on January 1, 2009.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 21, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 175, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

John E. Vest
Marriage*Beatrice Christie married John E. Vest.6,7 
Divorce* Beatrice Christie and John E. Vest were divorced in April, 1962 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.7 
Child
  • Victoria Vest9

Citations

  1. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Wesley E. Christie, Sr. obituary in the Sep 14, 2010 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pauline Virginia Goad obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
  6. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Ada E. Martin obituary in the May 22, 1999 edition.
  7. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  8. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  9. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Beatrice Vest obituary in the Jan 1, 2009 edition.

Pauline Virginia Christie1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 27, 1925, d. January 30, 1995
FatherEverett Christie1,2,6,4,7,5 b. August, 1903, d. May 7, 1959
MotherAda E. Pennington1,2,6,4,7,5 b. September 15, 1906, d. May 20, 1999
     Pauline Virginia Christie was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 235-28-0278.8 She was born on February 27, 1925 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8,4 As of September 15, 1942,her married name was Goad.3 She married Harold Moody Goad on September 15, 1942 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 Pauline Virginia Christie died on January 30, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.8,5 She PRINCETON - Mrs. Pauline Virginia Goad, 69, of 117 Lynwood Drive (JoHo Estate), Princeton, died Monday, Jan. 30, 1995, at a Princeton hospital. Bom at Willowton, she was the daughter of Ada Pennington Christie Martin of Delray Beach, Fla., and the late Everett Christie. She was educated in Mercer County and was a homemaker. She attended the Johnston Chapel Baptist Church on the Halls Ridge Road in Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Goad. Additional survivors: son, Robert K. Goad of Dublin, Va; daughter, Mrs. John D. (Christie) Miller of Princeton, with whom she made her home; sister, Mrs. Beatrice Vest of Delray Beach; brother, Jack Christie of Lantana. Fla; five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Rev. John King officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. on February 1, 1995.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 63, District 21, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 175, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Harold Moody Goad b. September 1, 1915, d. February 1, 1993
Marriage*Pauline Virginia Christie married Harold Moody Goad on September 15, 1942 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Children
  • Christie Goad5
  • Robert Kelly Goad9,5

Citations

  1. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  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 Goad-Christie marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pauline Virginia Goad obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
  6. [S1952] Palm Beach Post, The, From the Wesley E. Christie, Sr. obituary in the Sep 14, 2010 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William George Christie1

M, b. February, 1883, d. May 11, 1933
FatherTillotson McClure Christie2,1 b. April, 1847, d. September 5, 1911
MotherSarah D. Grace DeWeese2,1 b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915
     William George Christie was born in February, 1883 at West Virginia.2 He married Lina Stanley circa 1906.3,1 William George Christie died on May 11, 1933 at Radford, Virginia, at age 50.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 347, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 63, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 27, District 18, Radford, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 19, District 3, Radford, Virginia5

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2
1910Organ salesman3
1920Musical instrument salesman4
1930Musical instrument salesman5

Family

Lina Stanley b. circa 1890
Marriage*William George Christie married Lina Stanley circa 1906.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3217] Willowton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ernest L. Christie1,2

M, b. October, 1886, d. March 25, 1942
FatherTillotson McClure Christie3,4,5 b. April, 1847, d. September 5, 1911
MotherSarah D. Grace DeWeese3,4,5 b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915
     Ernest L. Christie was buried at Spencer State Hospital Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.6 He was born in October, 1886 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 He married Rissie M. Champ on December 24, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Ernest L. Christie Ernest was listed as medically disqualified and insane on his WWI draft card registration on September 20, 1918.7 He died on March 25, 1942 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 55.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 347, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 62, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940State Hospital for the Insane, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer5

Family

Rissie M. Champ b. August 9, 1892, d. May 22, 1971
Marriage*Ernest L. Christie married Rissie M. Champ on December 24, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christie-Champ marriage record.
  3. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3893] Spencer State Hospital Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stewart Christie death certificate.

Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 25, 1892, d. September 28, 1964
FatherTillotson McClure Christie2,7,6 b. April, 1847, d. September 5, 1911
MotherSarah D. Grace DeWeese2,7,6 b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915
     Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,6 He was born on February 25, 1892 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,6 He married Bertha Lee Meadows on July 17, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3,6,9 Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie died on September 28, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 347, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 62, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 222, District 29, Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 112, District 15, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farm laborer7
1920Presbyterian minister10
1930Presbyterian church preacher11

Family

Bertha Lee Meadows b. August 1, 1895, d. April 5, 1970
Marriage*Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie married Bertha Lee Meadows on July 17, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christie-Meadows marriage record.
  9. [S9011] Herald-News, The, From the Bertha Lee Christie obituary in the Apr 6, 1970 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christie-Lynn marriage record.

Harry Benjamin Christie1,2,3

M, b. May 10, 1895, d. June 7, 1962
FatherTillotson McClure Christie1,4,5,2 b. April, 1847, d. September 5, 1911
MotherSarah D. Grace DeWeese1,4,5,2 b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915
     Harry Benjamin Christie was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.3 He was born on May 10, 1895 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Kathleen Epperly on June 25, 1920 at Radford, Virginia.2,3 Harry Benjamin Christie died on June 7, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 347, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 62, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 186, District 4, Radford, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 264, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Musical instrument salesman6
1940Refrigerator dealer sales manager7

Family

Mary Kathleen Epperly b. January 11, 1901, d. January, 1985
Marriage*Harry Benjamin Christie married Mary Kathleen Epperly on June 25, 1920 at Radford, Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harry Benjamin Christie obituary in the Jan 25, 2008 edition.

Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie1,2,3

F, b. April 10, 1898, d. February 28, 1975
FatherTillotson McClure Christie1,4,2 b. April, 1847, d. September 5, 1911
MotherSarah D. Grace DeWeese1,4,2 b. circa 1855, d. May 25, 1915
     Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie was buried at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio.5 Her Social Security Number was 236-05-1829.6 She was born on April 10, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 As of January 5, 1922,her married name was Epperly.7 She married Raymond Emmit Epperly Sr. on January 5, 1922 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.7,3,8 Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie and Raymond Emmit Epperly Sr. were divorced before April, 1940.9,10 Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie died on February 28, 1975 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 76.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 347, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 62, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 222, District 29, Milburn, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Fred11
1930Dwelling 31, District 4, Radford, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 141, District 25-12, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Public school teacher11
1940Librarian10

Family

Raymond Emmit Epperly Sr. b. July 27, 1897, d. August 13, 1972
Marriage*Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie married Raymond Emmit Epperly Sr. on January 5, 1922 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.7,3,8 
Divorce* Fayetta Demarias "Faye" Christie and Raymond Emmit Epperly Sr. were divorced before April, 1940.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S966] Lewis-Miles, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlewis&id=I13155
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Raymond E. Epperly obituary in the Apr 23, 2008 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4572] Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Christie marriage record.
  8. [S3218] Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, online http://www.cawleyandpeoples.com/home.html, From the Warren Christie Epperly obituary.
  9. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Bruce marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Gettings marriage record.

Lina Stanley1

F, b. circa 1890
     Lina Stanley was born circa 1890 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 As of circa 1906,her married name was Christie.2 She married William George Christie, son of Tillotson McClure Christie and Sarah D. Grace DeWeese, circa 1906.2,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 63, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 27, District 18, Radford, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 19, District 3, Radford, Virginia4

Family

William George Christie b. February, 1883, d. May 11, 1933
Marriage*Lina Stanley married William George Christie, son of Tillotson McClure Christie and Sarah D. Grace DeWeese, circa 1906.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3217] Willowton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Bertha Lee Meadows1,2,3,4

F, b. August 1, 1895, d. April 5, 1970
     Bertha Lee Meadows was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-64-5999.5 She was born on August 1, 1895 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,4 As of July 17, 1912,her married name was Christie.2 She married Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie, son of Tillotson McClure Christie and Sarah D. Grace DeWeese, on July 17, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,6 Bertha Lee Meadows died on April 5, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.3,4,6 She ROANOKE, Va. - Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church here for Mrs. Bertha Lee Christie, 74, of 2242 Westover Ave., S.E., who died yesterday at Community Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of the Rev. Fred W. Christie, a Presbyterian minister, who died in 1965. Surviving are her son, Ardel W. of Rockaway, N.J., an assistant city editor for the Paterson News; a daughter, Mrs. Victor Marsico of Roanoke, and two grandchildren. on April 6, 1970.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 222, District 29, Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 112, District 15, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Missionary1

Family

Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie b. February 25, 1892, d. September 28, 1964
Marriage*Bertha Lee Meadows married Rev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie, son of Tillotson McClure Christie and Sarah D. Grace DeWeese, on July 17, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,6 
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 Christie-Meadows marriage record.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9011] Herald-News, The, From the Bertha Lee Christie obituary in the Apr 6, 1970 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christie-Lynn marriage record.

Rev. Ardel W. Christie1,2,3

M, b. October 23, 1910, d. January 16, 1985
FatherRev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie4,5,1,2 b. February 25, 1892, d. September 28, 1964
MotherBertha Lee Meadows4,5,1,2 b. August 1, 1895, d. April 5, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 210-20-0556.6 Rev. Ardel W. Christie married Kay Unknown.3 Rev. Ardel W. Christie was born on October 23, 1910 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,1,3 He married Marian Russell Lynn on August 28, 1936 at Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.1 Rev. Ardel W. Christie died on January 16, 1985 at Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey, at age 74.6,3 He ROCKAWAY - The Rev. Ardel W. Christie died Wednesday at the Morris View Nursing Home, Morris Township, after a long illness. He was 74. He was born in Princeton, W.Va., and lived many years in the Roanoke, Va., area and in Chicago, Ill., before moving here in 1964. He was a student minister at the Luxemborg Presbyterian Church, Wharton, in 1932 and 1933. He was pastor of the Cole City Presbyterian Church, Cole City, Ill., and other Presbyterian churches in the Pittsburgh area for many years. He retired as assistant city editor from the "Paterson News" and suburban editor of the "Morning News," Paterson, in 1976, after working there for 12 years. Prior to that, he was a substitute editor for the "Chicago Sun Times" while working as the editor of "Philosophy and Religion" departments at the Chicago Publishing Co. He is survived by his wife, Kay, a son, Fred, Long Island, N.Y; a daughter, Barbara Kaye French; a sister, Alice Marsico; and four grandchildren. on January 18, 1985.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 222, District 29, Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 112, District 15, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 162, District 2-389, Neville, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1940Minister7

Family 1

Kay Unknown
Marriage*Rev. Ardel W. Christie married Kay Unknown.3 

Family 2

Marian Russell Lynn b. September 1, 1909, d. December 19, 1956
Marriage*Rev. Ardel W. Christie married Marian Russell Lynn on August 28, 1936 at Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Barbara Kaye Christie3
  • Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie7,3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Christie-Lynn marriage record.
  2. [S9011] Herald-News, The, From the Bertha Lee Christie obituary in the Apr 6, 1970 edition.
  3. [S9664] Daily Record, From the Ardel W. Christie obituary in the Jan 18, 1985 edition.
  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. [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.

Alice F. Christie1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 29, 1913, d. July 16, 1993
FatherRev. Frederick Watson "Fred" Christie1,2,4 b. February 25, 1892, d. September 28, 1964
MotherBertha Lee Meadows1,2,4 b. August 1, 1895, d. April 5, 1970
     Alice F. Christie was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 232-24-3449.6 Her married name was Marsico.3 She married Victor Emanuel Marsico.3,4,5 Alice F. Christie was born on December 29, 1913 at West Virginia.3,4,6 She died on July 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.3,5,4 She MARSICO, Alice Christie, 79, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 16, 1993. She was the widow of Victor E. Marsico, and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Markley and Frank G. Monsour of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Angela M. Loving, Roanoke, Rebecca A. Monsour, Tampa, Fla., and Franklin G. Monsour Jr., Rocky Mount; great-grandson, Franklin David Loving. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by Rev. F. Tupper Garden, Dr. James Allison, and the Rev. Harry B. Christie Jr. with burial in Evergreen Burial Park. on July 18, 1993.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 222, District 29, Milburn, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 112, District 15, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia2

Family

Victor Emanuel Marsico b. August 9, 1911, d. September 24, 1975
Marriage*Alice F. Christie married Victor Emanuel Marsico.3,4,5 
Child
  • Martha Markley Marsico5

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. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Christie Marsico obituary in the Jul 18, 1993 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Icie Vesta Chatting1

F, b. circa 1877, d. before 1903
FatherWilliam W. Chatting2,1 b. October, 1820
MotherJulia Ann DeWeese2,1 b. circa 1841
     Icie Vesta Chatting was born circa 1877 at West Virginia; In the 1900 Census Icie lists her birth date as Jun 1879, very different from her 1880 Census age of 2 years.2,1 As of circa 1899,her married name was Bower.1 She married Charles William Bower circa 1899.1 Icie Vesta Chatting died before 1903 at West Virginia.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 122, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1900Dwelling 336, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Charles William Bower b. July 19, 1876, d. June 29, 1933
Marriage*Icie Vesta Chatting married Charles William Bower circa 1899.1 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bower-Thornton marriage record.

Roselle W. "Rosie" Chatting1,2,3,4

F, b. June, 1882, d. April 10, 1948
FatherWilliam W. Chatting1,5,4 b. October, 1820
MotherJulia Ann DeWeese1,5,4 b. circa 1841
     Roselle W. "Rosie" Chatting was buried at Chatting Cemetery, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.5,4 She was born in June, 1882 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 She died on April 10, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.5,4 She Miss Roselle Chatting, 67, died Saturday night at her home in the Lilly Grove addition, Princeton. She was born at Willowton, W. Va., the daughter of the late William W. and Julia Ann Dewese Chatting, and spent her life in this vicinity. Miss Chatting was a member of the Christian church. One brother, George W. Chatting, Princeton survives. The body will remain at Memorial Funeral Directory chapel Princeton until 2 o'clock this afternoon when service will be conducted by the Rev. Z. F. Mayberry, pastor of the Kee street Methodist church. Neighbors will be pallbearers and flowerbearers. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Glen Lyn. on April 13, 1948.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 336, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 84, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother George3
1940Dwelling 220, District 28-30, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Roselle Chatting obituary in the Apr 13, 1948 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rosella Chatting death certificate.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Horace Chatting1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 30, 1898, d. January 27, 1953
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting1,2,7,4,5,8 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs1,2,7,4,5,8 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     William Horace Chatting was buried at Bailey Cemetery, Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He and Virgie Mary Thorne were divorced.4 William Horace Chatting was born on January 30, 1898 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 3, 1898.1,3,4,5,6 He married Virgie Mary Thorne on July 28, 1920 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 William Horace Chatting died on January 27, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 54.4,5 He Princeton, Jan 28 - William Horace Chatting of 402 South 5th Street, Princeton, a retired miner, died at his home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. He was born at Willowtown, the son of G. W. and the late Maggie Hobbs Chatting, the former of whom survives. Other survivors are the following children: Floyd, New York City; Noah, Floyd; Va.,William, Wildon; June and Mildred and Mrs. Perry York, all of Princeton and Verdie of Roanoke; five brothers and three sisters: Mrs. Viola DePaul, New York City, Mrs. Crystal Hall, Narrows, Va., Mrs. Calvin Belcher, Earl, Albert and Truman Chatting of Princeton, Lewis of Roanoke and Ben of Charleston. The body will remain at the Memorial Funeral Directory pending the completion of funeral arrangements. on January 29, 1953.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 336, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 83, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 16, District 38, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 269, District 55-4, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7
1930Coal mine laborer10
1940Coal miner11

Family

Virgie Mary Thorne b. July 25, 1900, d. February 26, 1985
Divorce*William Horace Chatting and Virgie Mary Thorne were divorced.4 
Marriage* William Horace Chatting married Virgie Mary Thorne on July 28, 1920 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 
Children

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 William Horace Chatting death certificate.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chatting-Thorn 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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Verda Lou Mullin obituary in the Dec 26, 2008 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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 William Carlyle Chatting death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Versie Tiny Chatting death certificate.
  17. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Violet M. Chatting1

F, b. June 1, 1901, d. January 30, 1987
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting2,1,3,4,5,6,7 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs2,1,3,4,5,6,7 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     Violet M. Chatting was buried at Ripon Cemetery, 300 Stockton Avenue, Ripon, San Joaquin Co., California.8 Her Social Security Number was 091-12-1506.9 Her married name was DePaul.4 She married John DePaul.4 Violet M. Chatting was born on June 1, 1901 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9,10 She died on January 30, 1987 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 85.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 336, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 83, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 35, District 43, Queens, Queens Co., New York11
1940Dwelling 153, District 41-62, Queens, Queens Co., New York12

Occupation

1930Teacher11

Family

John DePaul b. June 24, 1895, d. June 11, 1979
Marriage*Violet M. Chatting married John DePaul.4 
Child
  • Margaret DePaul12,11

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Truman Harold Chatting obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leora Kate Belcher obituary in the Aug 31, 1981 edition.
  8. [S9118] Ripon Cemetery, San Joaquin Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles William Bower1,2,3

M, b. July 19, 1876, d. June 29, 1933
     Charles William Bower was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on July 19, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Feb 20, 1876.1,2,3,4 He married Icie Vesta Chatting, daughter of William W. Chatting and Julia Ann DeWeese, circa 1899.1 Charles William Bower married Leona E. Thornton, daughter of Andrew Jackson Thornton and Matilda Jane DeWeese, on July 29, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Charles William Bower died on June 29, 1933 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 56; Died in a railroad accident.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 336, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West VirginiaCharles and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law William Chatting1
1910Dwelling 256, District 129, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 123, District 181, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 86, District 9, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer1
1910Railroad grade fareman3
1920Railroad brakeman6
1930Railroad brakeman7

Family 1

Icie Vesta Chatting b. circa 1877, d. before 1903
Marriage*Charles William Bower married Icie Vesta Chatting, daughter of William W. Chatting and Julia Ann DeWeese, circa 1899.1 

Family 2

Leona E. Thornton b. February, 1875
Marriage*Charles William Bower married Leona E. Thornton, daughter of Andrew Jackson Thornton and Matilda Jane DeWeese, on July 29, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 

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 Bower-Thornton marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles W. Bower death certificate.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Ray Chattin1,2,3

M, b. April 1, 1903, d. August 27, 1953
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting4,5,1,6,7,3 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs4,5,1,6,7,3 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9130.8 Lewis Ray Chattin was born on April 1, 1903 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.1,8,9 He married Annie Mae "Mary" Hoover on November 6, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,10 Lewis Ray Chattin died on August 27, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.1,11,8 He PRINCETON, Aug. 27 — Lewis Ray Chattin, 50, of 325 Tazewell Ave., Roanoke, Va., was found dead in bed at 4 a.m. Thursday morning in the home of his father, E. W. Chattin, 204 South Fifth St., Princeton. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Chattin was born at Glen Lyn, but lived for many years in Princeton, He was a painter by trade and a member of the local painters union, No. 891 Roanoke, Va. He is survived, in addition to his father, by his wife, Mary; two sons, Edward and Robert, at home; three daughters; four brothers, Ben of Charleston, W.Va., Earl of Baltimore, Md., Albert, and Truman of Princeton; three sisters; Mrs. Violet DePaul New York, N.Y; Mrs. Crystal Hale, Narrows, Va., and Mrs. Calvin Belcher of Princeton. The body was taken to the Memorial Funeral Directory where funeral arrangements will be completed. on August 28, 1953.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 83, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 230, District 14, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Plumber12

Family

Annie Mae "Mary" Hoover b. June 22, 1909, d. January 22, 1976
Marriage*Lewis Ray Chattin married Annie Mae "Mary" Hoover on November 6, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Ray Chattin death certificate.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lewis Ray Chattin obituary in the Aug 28, 1953 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Edward Chattin obituary in the Jan 14, 1997 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia C. Booth obituary in the May 22, 2003 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Chattin Etue obituary in the Nov 6, 1999 edition.

Cynthia Crystal Chatting1,2,3,4

F, b. December 31, 1906, d. January 9, 1992
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting1,5,2,6,7,8,9,3,4,10 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs1,5,2,6,7,8,9,3,4,10 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     Cynthia Crystal Chatting was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 235-10-2697.11 She was born on December 31, 1906 at West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 30, 1906.11,4 As of April 23, 1942,her married name was Hale.3 She married Ferdinand Houston Hale on April 23, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,3 Cynthia Crystal Chatting died on January 9, 1992 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.11,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 83, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 15, District 2, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 114, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Laundry ironer7

Family

Ferdinand Houston Hale b. June 29, 1903, d. January 14, 1971
Marriage*Cynthia Crystal Chatting married Ferdinand Houston Hale on April 23, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,3 

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Truman Harold Chatting obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leora Kate Belcher obituary in the Aug 31, 1981 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Benton Samuel Chatting1,2,3,4

M, b. October 7, 1908, d. October 19, 1967
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting1,2,5,6,7,8 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs1,2,5,6,8 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 228-10-1587.9 Benton Samuel Chatting was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on October 7, 1908 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,5 He married Mary Margaret Skeens on December 24, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 Benton Samuel Chatting and Mary Margaret Skeens were divorced in 1941 at Duval Co., Florida.4 Benton Samuel Chatting married Dollie Jane Hundley on September 9, 1943 at Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia.5 Benton Samuel Chatting died on October 19, 1967 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3 He Benton Samuel Chatting, 59, an employee of Bell Lines for 15 years, died Thursday in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He lived at 210 Ferndale Drive. Mr. Chatting was a veteran of Word War II and a member of the Teamsters Union Local 175. He attended Elmore Advent Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Dollie Jane; son, Phillip Layne Chatting with the Navy at Norfolk, Va; stepdaughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hoffman of Rand; sisters, Mrs. Violet DePaul of Manteca, Calif., Mrs. Crystal Hale of Narrows, Va., Mrs. Leora Belcher of Princeton; brothers, Truman, Earl and Albert of Princeton. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at. 4 p.m. by the Rev. Earl G. Hissom and the Rev. Leon McElhaney in Bartlelt-Burdette Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on October 20, 1967.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 83, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 422, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Rayon mill laborer11

Family 1

Mary Margaret Skeens
Marriage*Benton Samuel Chatting married Mary Margaret Skeens on December 24, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 
Divorce* Benton Samuel Chatting and Mary Margaret Skeens were divorced in 1941 at Duval Co., Florida.4 

Family 2

Dollie Jane Hundley b. September 20, 1905, d. April 9, 1993
Marriage*Benton Samuel Chatting married Dollie Jane Hundley on September 9, 1943 at Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia.5 
Child
  • Phillip Layne Chatting3

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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benton Samuel Chatting obituary in the Oct 20, 1967 edition.
  4. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chatting-Hundley marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the G. W. Chatting obituary in the Nov 9, 1960 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chatting-Skeens marriage record.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carlton Earl Everett Chatting1,2,3,4

M, b. May 11, 1911, d. December 25, 1967
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting1,5,6,7,3,8,9 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs1,5,7,3,8,9 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     Carlton Earl Everett Chatting was buried at Christie Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on May 11, 1911 at West Virginia.1,3 He died on December 25, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.3,9 He Earl Everette Chatting, 56, of 402 South Fifth St., Princeton, died in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was a retired lineman, a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army and a son of the late George and Maggie Hobbs Chatting. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Calvin Belcher of Princeton, Mrs. Crystal Hale of Narrows, Va., and Mrs. John DePaul of Manteca, Calif., and two brothers, Albert and Truman Chatting of Princeton. on December 26, 1967.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 2, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 114, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Public roads laborer7

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 Earl Everett Chatting death certificate.
  4. [S9117] Christie Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the G. W. Chatting obituary in the Nov 9, 1960 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Earl Everette Chatting obituary in the Dec 26, 1967 edition.

Leora Kate Chatting1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1913, d. August 30, 1981
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting1,2,5,6 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs1,2,5,6 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     Leora Kate Chatting was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 She was born circa 1913 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of June 15, 1935,her married name was Belcher.3 She married Calvin Woodrow Belcher on June 15, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6,7 Leora Kate Chatting died on August 30, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 She Mrs. Calvin W. (Leora Kate) Belcher, Sr., 67, of 305 Willowbrook Road, Princeton, died Sunday afternoon in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. Born in Willowton, she was the daughter of the late George and Maggie Hobbs Chatting. She was a member of the Willowbrook Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Belcher and one daughter, Rebecca Belcher. Survivors in addition to her husband include seven sons, Calvin W. Belcher, Jr., Freddy Belcher, Buddy Belcher, Jerry Belcher, Johnny Belcher, Frankie Belcher, Rickie Belcher, all of Princeton; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Shrader of Airport Road, Bluefield, Mrs. Peggy Burdette and Mrs. Helen Surface, both of Princeton; two sisters, Mrs. Violet DePaul of Manteca, Calif, and Mrs. Crystal Hale of Narrows, Va; one brother, Albert Chatting of Princeton; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, on the Athens Road, Princeton, with Rev. Charles Addington and Rev. Tony Reed officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Princeton. on August 31, 1981.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 2, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia2

Family

Calvin Woodrow Belcher b. January 1, 1916, d. March 1, 1988
Marriage*Leora Kate Chatting married Calvin Woodrow Belcher on June 15, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6,7 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Belcher-Chatting marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Calvin W. Belcher, Jr. obituary in the Aug 19, 2016 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leora Kate Belcher obituary in the Aug 31, 1981 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Calvin W. Belcher, Sr. obituary in the Aug 31, 1981 edition.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Albert E. Chatting1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1917, d. February 12, 1993
FatherGeorge Washington Chatting1,2,4,5,6,7,3,8 b. November 24, 1876, d. November 8, 1960
MotherMaggie May Hobbs1,2,4,6,7,3,8 b. February 12, 1876, d. June 5, 1947
     Albert E. Chatting was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 233-16-1186.9 He was born on October 17, 1917 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3 He died on February 12, 1993 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.9,3 He Bluefield - Albert E. Chatting, 75, of the Maples Retirement Home, Bluefield, formerly of Princeton, died Friday in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Willowton, he was the son of the late George W. and Maggie Mae Hobbs Chatting. He was a retired construction worker, having been a brick mason assistant for many years. He was for many years an active fiddler in the Gospel and Bluegrass circles. He was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Crystal Hale, Violet DePaul, and Leora Belcher and five brothers, Ray Chatting, Benton Chatting, Earl Chatting, Truman Chatting, and Horace chatting. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery on the New Hope Road in Princeton. on February 14, 1993.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 13, District 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 2, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 114, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

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 Albert E. Chatting obituary in the Feb 14, 1993 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Horace Chatting obituary in the Jan 29, 1953 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the G. W. Chatting obituary in the Nov 9, 1960 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Truman Harold Chatting obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leora Kate Belcher obituary in the Aug 31, 1981 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lewis Watson Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. 1867, d. August 11, 1893
FatherJohn David Thompson1,2,5 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,2,5 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Lewis Watson Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born in 1867 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 He married Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern on November 24, 1886 at Giles Co., Virginia.5 Lewis Watson Thompson died on August 11, 1893 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1880Dwelling 247, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern b. December 20, 1867, d. February 2, 1938
Marriage*Lewis Watson Thompson married Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern on November 24, 1886 at Giles Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  4. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the L. W. Thompson death record.
  7. [S12361] The Daily Times, From the Etta Southern obituary in the Feb 3, 1938 edition.

Ada E. Thompson1,2

F, b. April 4, 1869, d. November 13, 1878
FatherJohn David Thompson1 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Ada E. Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on April 4, 1869 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She died on November 13, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 9.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com