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

M, b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
FatherJohn David Thompson1,2,6,7,8,9 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,2,6,7,8 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     James David Thompson was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on March 3, 1871 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6,7 He married Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest on September 12, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 James David Thompson died on November 21, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.6 He James David Thompson, 76, retired dairy farmer of Elgood, died at the home of his son, Samuel E. Thompson, 506 Washington avenue Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. He had suffered a third stroke on November 5. Survivors include his widow, the following sons and daughters, Carl E. and Herbert of Cincinnati, Ohio; William H., Sam E., James F., Princeton; Norris J. of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. F. S. Collier and Dan T. Thompson, Bluefield; Mrs. J. B. Conley, Princeton; one brother, Phil Thompson of Princeton; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Oxley, Athens, Mrs. F. M. Gore, Princeton and Mrs. Lizzie Gore, Narrows, Va. Mr. Thompson was born at Elgood March 3, 1871, the son of the late John David Thompson and Emily Dewese Thompson. The body will be taken from Memorial Funeral Directory chapel Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock to the home of Samuel Thompson, Washington avenue, and from there to the First Baptist church at 7 o'clock Saturday service will be held at 2 o'clock followed by burial In Monte Vista Park. The Rev. Z. P. Mayberry of Matoaka will conduct the service. on November 22, 1946.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 247, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 62, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer3
1930Farm laborer4

Family

Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
Marriage*James David Thompson married Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest on September 12, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James David Thompson death certificate.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy E. Thompson obituary in the Aug 6, 1931 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John D. Thompson obituary in the Apr 10, 1931 edition.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  14. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henderson Thompson death certificate.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Daniel Arnold Thompson death record.

Joseph Wallace Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
FatherJohn David Thompson1,3,5,6 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,3,5 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Joseph Wallace Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on January 19, 1876 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,8 He married Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn on August 24, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 Joseph Wallace Thompson died on December 25, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 247, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 97, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  4. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy E. Thompson obituary in the Aug 6, 1931 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John D. Thompson obituary in the Apr 10, 1931 edition.
  7. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From his son Boyd's draft registration form.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mazie E. Hamblin death certificate.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Henderson "Hint" Thompson1,2,3

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

Census Records

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

Citations

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

Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 14, 1883, d. September 1, 1957
FatherJohn David Thompson1,6,4,7,8,9 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,6,4,7,9 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on January 14, 1883 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,6,4,5 He married Carrie Mae Eskew on April 10, 1905 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6 Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson died on September 1, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.4,5 He Philip L. Thompson, 74, of 216 Kirk Street, Princeton, died in Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. He was a retired employee for the Virginia Railway. A son of John and Emma Louise Thompson he was born at Elgood, January 14, 1883. He married Miss Carrie Mae Eskew in 1905. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, Cyrus Fox Thompson of Washington, D.C. and Watson H. Thompson, Princeton; two daughters, Mrs. S. P. Davis, Virginia Beach, Va. and Mrs. Merriam Fullilove, Miami, Fla; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. F. M. Gore, Princeton and Mrs. J. E. Gore, Rich Creek, Va. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. on September 2, 1957.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 148, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 223, District 181, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 180, District 16, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 298, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farm laborer1
1910Farmer10
1920Railroad coach painter11
1930Railroad painter12
1940Railroad shop painter13

Family

Carrie Mae Eskew b. 1888, d. 1977
Marriage*Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson married Carrie Mae Eskew on April 10, 1905 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From the WWI draft registration card of Phillip Thompson.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phillip Leonard Thompson death certificate.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Philip L. Thompson obituary in the Sep 2, 1957 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Eskew marriage record.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy E. Thompson obituary in the Aug 6, 1931 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John D. Thompson obituary in the Apr 10, 1931 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ida Powell Oxley obituary in the Dec 16, 1950 edition.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Randall L. Thompson death record.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wilma L. Davis obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Merriam Thompson Karlin obituary in the May 2, 2003 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Della Mae Thompson1,2

F, b. September 4, 1885, d. July 22, 1933
FatherJohn David Thompson3 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese3 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Della Mae Thompson was buried at Remington Cemetery, Remington, Fauquier Co., Virginia.4,5 Her married name was Bolin.5 She married Lewis Allen Bolin.5 Della Mae Thompson was born on September 4, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6,4,5 As of April 30, 1906,her married name was Pardue.6 She married Newton Charles Henry Pardue on April 30, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6,2 Della Mae Thompson died on July 22, 1933 at Remington, Fauquier Co., Virginia, at age 47.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 8, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 21, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 108, District 8, Lee, Fauquier Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Newton Charles Henry Pardue b. May 20, 1885, d. February 7, 1920
Marriage*Della Mae Thompson married Newton Charles Henry Pardue on April 30, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6,2 
Children

Family 2

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

Family 3

Lewis Allen Bolin b. October 11, 1888, d. March 31, 1963
Marriage*Della Mae Thompson married Lewis Allen Bolin.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  2. [S1926] Mountain Messenger, From the Lois Pardue Wiley obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8900] Remington Cemetery, Fauquier Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pardue-Thompson marriage record.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sybil Pardue Pettrey obituary in the May 9, 2006 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S8901] Basagic Funeral Homes, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=14422, From the Lawrence Allen Bolin obituary.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bolin-Stump marriage record.

Bessie Leona Thompson1,2

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

Census Records

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

Family

Fred Madison Gore b. February 3, 1883, d. January 2, 1941
Marriage*Bessie Leona Thompson married Fred Madison Gore circa 1903.2,7,6,4 
Children

Citations

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

Lizzie Neph Thompson1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1890, d. March 23, 1973
FatherJohn David Thompson1,4 b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
MotherNancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,4 b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
     Lizzie Neph Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-1855.6 She was born on November 12, 1890 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 12, 1890.6,2,3 As of December 24, 1907,her married name was Gore.2 She married Joseph Edward Gore on December 24, 1907 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Lizzie Neph Thompson died on March 23, 1973 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 82.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 136, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 107, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 197, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 221, District 28-30, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 121, District 36-4, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia11

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gore-Thompson marriage record.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  5. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nell Gore Hearn death certificate.
  13. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Joseph Gore obituary in the Feb 8, 1962 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bobbie Vickie Hardin obituary in the Oct 3, 1998 edition.

Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,2

F, b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on March 27, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of August 24, 1896,her married name was Thompson.1 She married Joseph Wallace Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on August 24, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn died on July 10, 1961 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mazie E. Hamblin death certificate.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Boyd Leslie Thompson1,2,3

M, b. May 17, 1897, d. May 16, 1958
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,4,5 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,4,5 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Boyd Leslie Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on May 17, 1897 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 He married Genniv Pennington circa 1916.5,7,2 Boyd Leslie Thompson died on May 16, 1958 at age 60.2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 97, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West VirginiaBoyd and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Joseph5
1930Dwelling 131, District 9, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 312, District 55-10A, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Railroad shop machinist helper7
1940Steam railroad machinist helper8

Family

Genniv Pennington b. March 2, 1901, d. April 24, 1983
Marriage*Boyd Leslie Thompson married Genniv Pennington circa 1916.5,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Ray marriage certificate.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Houck marriage certificate.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Quesenberry marriage certificate.
  15. [S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.

Hallie Venice Thompson1,2,3,4

F, b. January 4, 1899, d. May 23, 1974
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,5 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn1,5 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Hallie Venice Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-3537.6 She was born on January 4, 1899 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6,3 As of January 4, 1916,her married name was Nash.2 She married Roy Hamilton Nash on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,7 As of February 9, 1935,her married name was Lloyd.4 Hallie Venice Thompson married Charles White Lloyd on February 9, 1935 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 Hallie Venice Thompson died on May 23, 1974 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.8,2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 97, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 50, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 185, District 6-17, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Roy Hamilton Nash b. September 5, 1895, d. September 23, 1977
Marriage*Hallie Venice Thompson married Roy Hamilton Nash on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,7 
Children

Family 2

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

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lloyd-Thompson marriage record.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Hamilton Nash obituary in the Sep 25, 1977 edition.
  8. [S967] Adkins/Spence/Perry/Smith Connections, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poki00&id=I066748
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Scottie Rebecca Crews obituary in the Oct 19, 2003.

Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2

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

Census Records

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Thompson death certificate.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henderson Thompson death certificate.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Daniel Arnold Thompson death record.

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

M, b. November 3, 1895, d. March 21, 1958
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,7,4,5,6,8 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,7,4,5,6,8 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Carl Edward Thompson was buried at Reading Cemetery, 200 West Columbia Avenue, Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio.9 He was born on November 3, 1895 at West Virginia.5,1 He married Elner M. Rohlfs on June 7, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 Carl Edward Thompson died on March 21, 1958 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 62.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 118, District 367, Springfield, Hamilton Co., Ohio3
1940Dwelling 362, District 31-128, Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio11

Occupation

1930Draftsman3
1940Draftsman11

Family

Elner M. Rohlfs b. October 9, 1896, d. December 16, 1981
Marriage*Carl Edward Thompson married Elner M. Rohlfs on June 7, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 
Children
  • Tommy R. Thompson3,11
  • Donald Thompson11

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  9. [S8288] Reading Cemetery, Hamilton Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Henderson Thompson1,2,3,4

M, b. September 17, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
FatherJames David Thompson1,3,5,4,6,7,8 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,3,5,4,6,7,8 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     William Henderson Thompson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 719-14-5139.3 He was born on September 17, 1897 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; The WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 17, 1898 and his death certificate has a date of Sep 18, 1897.1,2,3 He married Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,4 William Henderson Thompson died on December 11, 1956 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,4 He Princeton, Dec. 11 - William Henderson Thompson, 58, retired Virginia Railway car repairman, died at his home, 507 Lazenby Ave., Tuesday at 8 a.m. He was born in Mercer County, the son of the late Dave and Minnie Vest Thompson. He married the former Miss Lilly Brooks, who survives, on Feb. 15, 1919. Other survivors are six sons; Paul, Alvin, Ralph, James and Harold, all of Princeton, and Donald, U.S. Army, Alaska; one daughter, Miss Thelma Threasa Thompson of Princeton; five brothers, James and Sam of princeton, Carl and Norris of Cincinatti, Ohio, and Dan of Bluefield; two sisters, Mrs. John Conley and Mrs. William Collier of Princeton and 12 grandchildren. The body was taken to the Memorial Funeral Directory, Princeton, where arrangements will be completed. on December 12, 1956.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 131, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West VirginiaWilliam and his family were enumerated in the household of his father James10
1930Dwelling 85, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 645, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Railroad repairman12

Family

Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
Marriage*William Henderson Thompson married Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Henderson Thompson death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Brooks marriage record.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  14. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John B. Thompson1,2,3

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

Census Records

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

Citations

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

Norris Jessie Thompson1,2,3

M, b. October 20, 1903, d. August, 1961
FatherJames David Thompson1,2,4,5,6,7 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,4,5,6,7 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 719-14-5797.8 Norris Jessie Thompson married Marie Unknown.9 Norris Jessie Thompson was born on October 20, 1903 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8 He died in August, 1961 at age 57.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 145, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Fort Thomas, Campbell Co., Kentucky10
1940Dwelling 62, District 28-29, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930U.S. Army soldier10
1940Carpenter9

Family

Marie Unknown b. circa 1912
Marriage*Norris Jessie Thompson married Marie Unknown.9 
Child
  • Iris Thompson9

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Emma Bell Thompson1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1907, d. January 26, 2000
FatherJames David Thompson1,4,5,6,3,7,8,9 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,5,6,3,7,8,9 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Emma Bell Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-38-1692.11 She was born on March 2, 1907 at Glen Alum, Mingo Co., West Virginia; The West Virginia Birth Index has a birth date of Mar 7, 1907.12,11,10,5,6,3 As of October 19, 1929,her married name was Porterfiield.2 She married George A. Porterfiield on October 19, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of June 22, 1944,her married name was Collier.12 Emma Bell Thompson married Frank Stanford Collier on June 22, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,3,13,8 Emma Bell Thompson died on January 26, 2000 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.11,10,3 She BLUEFIELD - Emma Bell Collier, 92, of 2406 Grassy Branch Road, Bluefield, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in a Bluefield hospital. Born March 2, 1907 in Glen Alum, she was a daughter of the late James D. Thompson and Minnie Vest Thompson. She was a homemaker and was the oldest living member of Cumberland Heights Baptist Church where she was active as a Sunday school teacher and a member of the W.M.U. The last surviving member of her family, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Standford Collier; nine brothers, Carl E. Thompson, William H. Thompson, J. Norris Thompson, John B. Thompson, Charles S. Thompson, Samuel E. Thompson, Daniel A. Thompson, James F. Thompson and Herbert T. Thompson; and one sister, Garnet I. Conley. She is survived by one son, Herbert Scott Collier and wife Wanda of Bluefield; one daughter, Mary E. Baldwin and husband William H. Baldwin Jr., of Bluefield; four grandchildren, Patricia Ann Baldwin of Fort Worth, Texas, W. Stan Baldwin, Eric Collier and Heather Collier, all of Bluefield; one great-grandson, Austin Baldwin of Bluefield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond Klaiber officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Darrell Lilly, Billy Lilly, Jack Lilly, Duel Sigmon Jr., Carl Blevins, and R.T. Andrews. on January 28, 2000.3

Census Records

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

Family 1

George A. Porterfiield b. January 5, 1869, d. June 23, 1939
Marriage*Emma Bell Thompson married George A. Porterfiield on October 19, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Mary Evelyn Porterfiield4,3

Family 2

Frank Stanford Collier b. July 17, 1909, d. March 10, 1988
Marriage*Emma Bell Thompson married Frank Stanford Collier on June 22, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,3,13,8 
Child
  • Herbert Scott Collier3,13

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Porterfield-Thompson marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  10. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collier-Porterfield marriage record.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frank Standford Collier obituary in the Mar 11, 1988 edition.

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

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Janitor12

Family

Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman b. September 16, 1907, d. October 9, 1999
Marriage*Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson married Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman on June 1, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Smith marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Alice Thompson obituary in the Oct 11, 1999 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Elizabeth Thompson death certificate.

Daniel Arnold Thompson1,2,3,4

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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 118, District 28-23, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Truck driver11

Family

Maude Lue/Lou Pennington b. June 16, 1913, d. March 28, 2000
Marriage*Daniel Arnold Thompson married Maude Lue/Lou Pennington on November 9, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,4 
Children
  • Margaret Thompson4
  • Libby Thompson4
  • Emma Jean Thompson11,4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Daniel Arnold Thompson death record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maude Lou Thompson obituary in the Mar 30, 2000 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  9. [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.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Pennington marriage record.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

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

F, b. February 25, 1912, d. March 27, 1998
FatherJames David Thompson1,4,7,5,6 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,4,7,5,6 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 235-38-1691.8 She was born on February 25, 1912 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.8,6 As of March 1, 1930,her married name was Conley.2 She married John Britton Conley on March 1, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,7,6 Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson died on March 27, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.8,6 She Princeton - Garnet I. "Polly" Thompson Conley, 86, of 1205 Ritchie St. in Princeton, died Friday, March 27, 1998, in Priceton Community Hospital. Born February 5, 1912 in True, she was a daughter of the late James D. and Minnie Vest Thompson. She was a charter member of the Fellowship Babtist Church in Princeton. She was also a member of Princeton Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star. She had been a resident of Princeton all of her adult life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death be nine brother, Carl E., William H., J. Norris, John B., Charles S., Samuel E., Daniel A., James F. and Herbert T. Thompson. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, John B. Conley of Princeton; one son, J. Phillip Conley and his wife Sherri of Richmond, Va; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Emma B. Collie of Bluefield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton with Rev. Lyle Mullins and Rev. Harrison Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausolem. Pallbearers will be James E. "Buck" Sarver, E.G. "Peg" Tolley, Albert Herald, Jr., David Eskew, Larry Harman, Dustin Thompson and George W. Johnson. on March 29, 1998.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conley-Thompson marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Britton Conley obituary in the Feb 29, 2004 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Fredrick Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 17, 1917, d. January, 1976
FatherJames David Thompson1,3,2,6,4,7 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,2,3,6,4,7 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-8766.8 James Fredrick Thompson was born on July 17, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,8 He died in January, 1976 at age 58.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks1,2,3

F, b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
     Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born in February, 1900 at Tennessee.4 As of February 15, 1919,her married name was Thompson.2 She married William Henderson Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks died on March 25, 1967 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 159, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 85, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 645, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

William Henderson Thompson b. September 17, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
Marriage*Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks married William Henderson Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on February 15, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Brooks marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillie H. Thompson death record.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  8. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Paul Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 29, 1919, d. November 7, 1990
FatherWilliam Henderson Thompson1,2,4,5,6 b. September 17, 1897, d. December 11, 1956
MotherLillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks1,2,4,5,6 b. February, 1900, d. March 25, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-6505.7 Paul Thompson was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.8 He was born on June 29, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7,9 He married Vada Ruth Pettrey on July 6, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Paul Thompson died on November 7, 1990 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 71.7,9

Census Records

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

Family

Vada Ruth Pettrey b. November 27, 1921, d. April 8, 2005
Marriage*Paul Thompson married Vada Ruth Pettrey on July 6, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Child
  • Carol Jean Thompson10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Pettrey marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henderson Thompson obituary in the Dec 12, 1956 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Thelma Theresa Hubbard obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  6. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the James Thompson obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2398] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=44635998&CRid=80278&
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herbert Thurman Thompson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 29, 1920, d. June 10, 1951
FatherJames David Thompson1,6,2,7 b. March 3, 1871, d. November 21, 1946
MotherMinnesota S. "Minnie" Vest1,6,2,7 b. December 17, 1876, d. March 11, 1953
     Herbert Thurman Thompson was buried at Reading Cemetery, 200 West Columbia Avenue, Reading, Hamilton Co., Ohio.5 He was born on February 29, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 He died on June 10, 1951 at Van Wert Co., Ohio, at age 31.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 294, District 12, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.

Roy Hamilton Nash1,2,3

M, b. September 5, 1895, d. September 23, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 096-03-4814.4 Roy Hamilton Nash was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on September 5, 1895 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,4,1,2,3 He married Hallie Venice Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5,2 Roy Hamilton Nash died on September 23, 1977 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2,3 He Services for Roy Hamilton Nash, 82, of Lerona, will be today at 2 p.m. in the Elgood Church with Dr. C. H. Patterson in charge. Burial will be in the Elgood Cemetery. Mr. Nash died Friday at 1:30 p.m. in a Princeton hospital after a short illness. Born in Mercer County, Sept. 5, 1895, he was the son of the late J. F. and Ella Davis Nash. Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. E. L. (June) Miller, Huntington, Mrs. Boyd (Scottie) Crews, Oxon Hill, Md. and Mrs. Halsey (Ella) Jarrell Collins, Lerona; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie Thompson Nash. Pallbearers will be Titus Harris, Frank Nash, Ray Cheatwood Jr., Bee Collins, Danny Hazelwood and Harold Kirk. on September 25, 1977.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 50, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farmer6

Family

Hallie Venice Thompson b. January 4, 1899, d. May 23, 1974
Marriage*Roy Hamilton Nash married Hallie Venice Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on January 4, 1916 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5,2 
Children

Citations

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

Charles White Lloyd1,2,3,4

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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 6-17, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Auditor6

Family

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

Citations

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

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

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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 43, District 78-1, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920School teacher2
1930Farm laborer8
1940Electric power company machine helper11

Family

Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner b. September 27, 1915, d. November 4, 2003
Marriage*Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson married Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner on December 16, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.10,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Phyllis Maxine Thompson obituary in an unknow edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2190] American Press, From the Jo John Thompson obituary in an Aug, 2011 edition.

Mazie Emily Thompson1,2,3

F, b. December 14, 1902, d. September 5, 1958
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson4,5,2 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn4,5,2 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Mazie Emily Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on December 14, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 As of December 24, 1923,her married name was Hamblin.1,7 She married William Luther Hamblin on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,7,3,8 Mazie Emily Thompson died on September 5, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.2,3

Census Records

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

Family

William Luther Hamblin b. June 16, 1897, d. June 5, 1955
Marriage*Mazie Emily Thompson married William Luther Hamblin on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,7,3,8 

Citations

  1. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mazie E. Hamblin death certificate.
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S967] Adkins/Spence/Perry/Smith Connections, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poki00&id=I066748
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamblin-Thompson marriage record.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

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

M, b. June 16, 1897, d. June 5, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 719-14-6389.5 William Luther Hamblin was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 16, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Mazie Emily Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,8,3,7 William Luther Hamblin died on June 5, 1955 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 57.3,5,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 105, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 605, District 55-12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Railroad machinist9
1940Railroad mechanic10

Family

Mazie Emily Thompson b. December 14, 1902, d. September 5, 1958
Marriage*William Luther Hamblin married Mazie Emily Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 24, 1923 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,8,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamblin-Thompson marriage record.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

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

F, b. November 28, 1904, d. April 21, 1993
FatherJoseph Wallace Thompson1,2,4 b. January 19, 1876, d. December 25, 1945
MotherNancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn2,1,4 b. March 27, 1878, d. July 10, 1961
     Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Her married name was Holdren.6 Her Social Security Number was 234-46-5303.4 She married Cecil Earl Holdren.6 Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson was born on November 28, 1904 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7 As of June 24, 1925,her married name was Bauguess.3 She married Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess on June 24, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson died on April 21, 1993 at New Jersey at age 88.7

Census Records

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

Family 1

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

Family 2

Cecil Earl Holdren b. November 7, 1909, d. January 17, 1956
Marriage*Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson married Cecil Earl Holdren.6 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bauguess-Thompson marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wayne Thompson Bauguess death certificate.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess1,2,3,4

M, b. April 2, 1896, d. January 27, 1933
     Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 2, 1896 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Josephine Irene "Josie" Thompson, daughter of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on June 24, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Charles Martin Oscar Bauguess died on January 27, 1933 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 36.5,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Railroad car inspector6

Family

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

Citations

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