Virginia Rose Dent1,2,3

F, b. May 29, 1936, d. October 27, 2009
     Virginia Rose Dent was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 She was born on May 29, 1936 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,2,4 As of December 10, 1955,her married name was Fitzwater.3 She married Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater, son of James Wellington Fitzwater and Goldie "Goldia" McKinney, on December 10, 1955 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Virginia Rose Dent died on October 27, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.2,5,4 She FAYETTEVILLE — Virginia Rose Dent Fitzwater, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston. Born on May 29, 1936, at Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Barbara Ann Pritt Dent. Mrs. Fitzwater was a 42-year member of the First Church of God, Fayetteville. She was a retired LPN nurse at Appalachian Regional Hospital. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Charlotte Pinson, Mary Arthur, and Barbara Dent; and six brothers, Oather Dent, Neal Dent, George Dent, Fredrick Dent, Benjamin Dent, and Lee Pritt. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Oscar Fitzwater of Fayetteville; three children, William Ray Fitzwater and his wife, Dorinda Joyce Fitzwater of Oak Hill, Debra Frye and husband, Raymond Lewis Frye Jr. of Fayetteville, and John Fitzwater and wife, Lori Lynn Fitzwater of Oak Hill; one sister, Reva Hobbs and her husband, Harold Hobbs of Smithers, and their children, Linda Lou Huffer and husband, Ray Huffer, and Eddie Hobbs and family, James Alfred Hobb and family; seven grandchildren, William Ray Fitzwater Jr., Christopher Michael Fitzwater, Jessica Elaine Fitzwater, Amber Dawn Frye, Ashley Michele Fitzwater, Britney Nocole Fitzwater, and Cassidy Dawn Fitzwater; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Rayne Fitzwater and Dakota Fitzwater. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville, with Layman Michael Parsons and Pastor Russell Hays officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services on Sunday. on October 30, 2009.2

Family

Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater b. January 18, 1935, d. June 27, 2010
Marriage*She married Oscar Thurman "O.T." Fitzwater, son of James Wellington Fitzwater and Goldie "Goldia" McKinney, on December 10, 1955 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • William Ray "Bill" Fitzwater1,2,6
  • Debra Kaye Fitzwater1,2,6
  • John Franklin Fitzwater1,2,6

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Oscar Thurman Fitzwater obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Rose Dent Fitzwater obituary in the Oct 30, 2009 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Fitzwater-Dent marriage record.
  4. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

William Crockett Patterson1,2,3

M, b. January 19, 1899, d. December 1, 1926
FatherAlexander Newton Patterson1,2,4,5 b. May 11, 1875, d. September 30, 1947
MotherEdosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole1,4 b. July 28, 1879
     William Crockett Patterson was buried at Patterson Cemetery, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on January 19, 1899 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 He married Ella Marinthia Duncan on November 29, 1920 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.4,7 William Crockett Patterson died on December 1, 1926 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 27.4,5 He Funeral arrangements for William Patterson, 20, killed in the mine of the Buckeye Coal and Coke company, at Goodwill, Mercer county, yesterday morning, had not been definitely arranged late last night. The body will be taken to his home at Goodwill this morning at 10 o'clock by the Mercer Funeral home, who prepared the body following the accident. Patterson was killed while watching the roof of the mine for a possible fall of slate that would endanger the life of a fellow worker. A single piece of slate fell from an unexpected point and caught Patterson as he was leaning against a mine car. He was instantly killed. He had been an employe of the Buckeye Coal and Coke company for several years and was the son of Newton Patterson a well known resident of Goodwill. Besides his father he is survived by his widow and two children. on December 2, 1926.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 208, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 86, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1920Coal miner2

Family

Ella Marinthia Duncan b. July 3, 1900, d. May, 1987
Marriage*William Crockett Patterson married Ella Marinthia Duncan on November 29, 1920 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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 Patterson death certificate.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Patterson obituary in the Dec 2, 1926 edition.
  6. [S10795] Patterson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bain Alexander Patterson obituary in the May 31, 1995 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Durward M. Patterson obituary in the Jun 24, 2001 edition.
  12. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Ella Marinthia Duncan1,2

F, b. July 3, 1900, d. May, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 236-48-7222.3 Ella Marinthia Duncan was born on July 3, 1900 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.2,3 As of November 29, 1920,her married name was Patterson.1 She married William Crockett Patterson, son of Alexander Newton Patterson and Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole, on November 29, 1920 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.4,1 Ella Marinthia Duncan died in May, 1987 at West Virginia at age 86.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 652, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 288, District 28-22, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family

William Crockett Patterson b. January 19, 1899, d. December 1, 1926
Marriage*Ella Marinthia Duncan married William Crockett Patterson, son of Alexander Newton Patterson and Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole, on November 29, 1920 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Patterson death certificate.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bain Alexander Patterson obituary in the May 31, 1995 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Durward M. Patterson obituary in the Jun 24, 2001 edition.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Roy Asbury Cole1,2,3

M, b. April 21, 1896, d. December 28, 1961
FatherDoctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole1,4 b. June 13, 1873, d. February 16, 1942
MotherLeona Bell Clower1,4 b. March 17, 1875, d. March 8, 1951
     Roy Asbury Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 21, 1896 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Ethel C. Faith on September 30, 1920 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 Roy Asbury Cole died on December 28, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 148, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 171, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 87, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Undertaking home funeral director5
1940Funeral home manager6

Family

Ethel C. Faith b. August 4, 1896, d. July, 1973
Marriage*Roy Asbury Cole married Ethel C. Faith on September 30, 1920 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [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&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Faith marriage 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances E. Cole obituary in the Mar 5, 2010 edition.
  9. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Marjorie A. Valentine obituary in the Feb 22, 2018 edition.

Oscar W. Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 27, 1904, d. December, 1966
FatherDoctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole1,2,4,5 b. June 13, 1873, d. February 16, 1942
MotherLeona Bell Clower1,2,4,5,6 b. March 17, 1875, d. March 8, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 234-03-0111.7 Oscar W. Cole was born on May 27, 1904 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,4 He married Madge Whitehair on September 17, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Oscar W. Cole and Madge Whitehair were divorced before April, 1940.5 Oscar W. Cole died in December, 1966 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 62.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 148, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 87, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 207, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 117, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 56, District 4-1195, Baltimore, Maryland6

Occupation

1930Undertaking shop undertaker8
1950Confectionary store propriator6

Family

Madge Whitehair b. February 23, 1907, d. February 8, 1989
Marriage*Oscar W. Cole married Madge Whitehair on September 17, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Oscar W. Cole and Madge Whitehair were divorced before April, 1940.5 
Child
  • Barbara J. Cole5

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 Cole-Whitehair marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oscar Cole birth record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 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.

Jarius Warren Cole1,2

M, b. February 23, 1909
FatherDoctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole3,4 b. June 13, 1873, d. February 16, 1942
MotherLeona Bell Clower3,4 b. March 17, 1875, d. March 8, 1951
     Jarius Warren Cole was born on February 23, 1909 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He married Ethel Mae Murry on November 7, 1927 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 148, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 87, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930West Virginia Penitentiary Farm, Clay, Marshall Co., West Virginia5
1940West Virgina State Prison, District 26-14, Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5

Family

Ethel Mae Murry b. 1913
Marriage*Jarius Warren Cole married Ethel Mae Murry on November 7, 1927 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Murry marriage record.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dale Bradley Cole1

M, b. November 23, 1916, d. June 24, 1977
FatherDoctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole2,3 b. June 13, 1873, d. February 16, 1942
MotherLeona Bell Clower2,3,4 b. March 17, 1875, d. March 8, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 407-18-5099.5 Dale Bradley Cole and Helen Wanda Stoops were divorced.6 Dale Bradley Cole married Evelyn Virginia Albright.7,8 Dale Bradley Cole was born on November 23, 1916 at Crystal, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,9 He married Helen Wanda Stoops on April 8, 1942 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.3 Dale Bradley Cole died on June 24, 1977 at Maryland at age 60.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 87, District 101, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 945, District 35-65, Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 56, District 4-1195, Baltimore, Maryland4

Occupation

1940Radio and stage worker10
1950Comedian4

Family 1

Helen Wanda Stoops b. April 4, 1917, d. January 5, 2008
Divorce*Dale Bradley Cole and Helen Wanda Stoops were divorced.6 
Marriage* Dale Bradley Cole married Helen Wanda Stoops on April 8, 1942 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Evelyn Virginia Albright b. June 7, 1928, d. August 19, 2004
Marriage*Dale Bradley Cole married Evelyn Virginia Albright.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7323] Duncan Banner, The, From the Helen Wanda Leptinsky obituary in the Jan 7, 2008 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S8834] Lancaster New Era, From the Evelyn V. Barth obituary in the Aug 21, 2004 edition.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eva May Strum1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 7, 1893, d. April 10, 1963
     Eva May Strum was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,5 She was born on January 7, 1893 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,5 As of June 3, 1912,her married name was Cole.4 She married Andrew Jackson Cole, son of Noah Bird/Byrd Cole and Mary Ann Link, on June 3, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,5 Eva May Strum died on April 10, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 65, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 166, District 13, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 81, District 28-23, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Florist shop helper8

Family

Andrew Jackson Cole b. November 29, 1887, d. May 3, 1946
Marriage*Eva May Strum married Andrew Jackson Cole, son of Noah Bird/Byrd Cole and Mary Ann Link, on June 3, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Jackson Cole death certificate.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Arline E. Bonham-Dittmar obituary in the Jun 21, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Strum marriage record.
  5. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Strum Cole death record.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ethel C. Faith1,2

F, b. August 4, 1896, d. July, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 235-10-9988.3 Ethel C. Faith was born on August 4, 1896 at Kentucky.1,3 As of September 30, 1920,her married name was Cole.2 She married Roy Asbury Cole, son of Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole and Leona Bell Clower, on September 30, 1920 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 Ethel C. Faith died in July, 1973 at age 76.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 171, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 87, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Roy Asbury Cole b. April 21, 1896, d. December 28, 1961
Marriage*Ethel C. Faith married Roy Asbury Cole, son of Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole and Leona Bell Clower, on September 30, 1920 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Faith marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances E. Cole obituary in the Mar 5, 2010 edition.
  7. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Marjorie A. Valentine obituary in the Feb 22, 2018 edition.

Ruth Eloise Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. June 30, 1921, d. September 9, 2005
FatherRoy Asbury Cole1,2,3,5 b. April 21, 1896, d. December 28, 1961
MotherEthel C. Faith1,2,3,5 b. August 4, 1896, d. July, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 235-34-9191.3 Her married name was Stoff.3 Ruth Eloise Cole married Unknown Stoff.3 Ruth Eloise Cole was born on June 30, 1921 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She died on September 9, 2005 at Placentia, Orange Co., California, at age 84.3,4 She STOFF, RUTH ELOISE was bom in Montcalm, West Virginia June 30, 1921 and passed on Friday, September 9, 2005 in Placentia, California at the age of 84. She is survived by her two younger sisters, Frances Cole ana Marjorie Valentine; her four children, Greg Stoff, Donna Stoff, Debra Bratton and Kevin Stoff; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren She has been a resident of Orange County since 1958. She retired from her position with the State of California in 1986. She had many fond remembrances of her coworkers and their times together. Over the years she participated in many different bridge clubs, a not so secret passion of hers, where she made many friends. Ruth always loved and supported her children and their extended families, playing a special role in each of their lives. She loved to travel and took many vacations to exotic destinations with her sister Marjorie. She was much loved and will be missed immensely. There will be services for the family in Newport Beach provided by the Neptune Society on September 24, 2005. on September 23, 2005.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 171, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 87, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Unknown Stoff
Marriage*Ruth Eloise Cole married Unknown Stoff.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1379] Orange County Register, From the Ruth Eloise Stoff obituary in the Sep 23, 2005 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances E. Cole obituary in the Mar 5, 2010 edition.

Frances E. Cole1,2,3

F, b. November 14, 1925, d. March 3, 2010
FatherRoy Asbury Cole1,2,3 b. April 21, 1896, d. December 28, 1961
MotherEthel C. Faith1,2,3 b. August 4, 1896, d. July, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 235-98-9296.4 Frances E. Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on November 14, 1925 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3 She died on March 3, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.4,3 She MONTCALM — Frances E. Cole, age 84, of Montcalm, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Princeton Health Care in Princeton. Born on November 14, 1925 in Montcalm, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Ethel Faith Cole. She had been a resident of Montcalm for all of her life and was a member of the Bluefield congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Stoff. Survivors include her sister, Marjorie Valentine of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Donald Stremlo officiating. He is a member of the Bluefield Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on March 5, 2010.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 171, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 87, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances E. Cole obituary in the Mar 5, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marjorie Ann Cole1,2,3

F, b. January 29, 1927, d. February 18, 2018
FatherRoy Asbury Cole1,4,3,5 b. April 21, 1896, d. December 28, 1961
MotherEthel C. Faith1,4,3,5 b. August 4, 1896, d. July, 1973
     Her married name was Reiter.6 Marjorie Ann Cole was buried at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 East Lytle 5 Points Road, Springboro, Warren Co., Ohio.3 She married Unknown Reiter.6 Marjorie Ann Cole was born on January 29, 1927 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7 As of March 21, 1945,her married name was Moore.2 She married Thomas Lee Moore on March 21, 1945 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of October 27, 2001,her married name was Valentine.6 Marjorie Ann Cole married Johnny Edward Valentine on October 27, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.6 Marjorie Ann Cole died on February 18, 2018 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 91.3 She VALENTINE, Marjorie A. Age 91 of Dayton passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Marjorie was born in Montcalm, WVA to the late Roy and Ethel Cole. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy French; granddaughters, Tammy Yohey and Tracy (Jon) Winton; and a great granddaughter, Heather (Danny) Brooks. Marjorie's generosity and compassion knew no bounds, and will live on in those that knew her best. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Tobias Funeral Home Far Hills Chapel, with the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Elder John Johnson officiating. Burial Miami Valley Memory Gardens. I on February 22, 2018.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 171, District 32, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 87, District 28-54, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Unknown Reiter
Marriage*Marjorie Ann Cole married Unknown Reiter.6 

Family 2

Thomas Lee Moore b. December 11, 1923, d. April 18, 1999
Marriage*Marjorie Ann Cole married Thomas Lee Moore on March 21, 1945 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Sandra Lee "Sandy" Moore3

Family 3

Johnny Edward Valentine b. August 27, 1929, d. August 31, 2010
Marriage*Marjorie Ann Cole married Johnny Edward Valentine on October 27, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-Cole marriage record.
  3. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Marjorie A. Valentine obituary in the Feb 22, 2018 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frances E. Cole obituary in the Mar 5, 2010 edition.
  6. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  7. [S4833] Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Warren Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Erma Smith1,2

F, b. March 16, 1909, d. August 10, 1970
     Erma Smith was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.3 She was born on March 16, 1909 at West Virginia.2,4 As of April 4, 1932,her married name was Hearn.2 She married Otis Lee Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on April 4, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,2 Erma Smith died on August 10, 1970 at Eau Gallie, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 61.6,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 21, District 24-25, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia7

Family

Otis Lee Hearn b. April 15, 1905, d. August 10, 1970
Marriage*Erma Smith married Otis Lee Hearn, son of Alonzo Grant Hearn and Emma E. Ramey, on April 4, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Irvee Hearn death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Smith marriage record.
  3. [S6516] Florida Memorial Gardens, Brevard Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S1867] Becky Ivan Leach, "Minnie M. Hearn McCracken," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2009 & Apr 8, 2009.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hearn obituary in the Aug 11, 1970 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Daly marriage record.

Irvee Hearn1

F, b. June 7, 1932, d. July 27, 1932
FatherOtis Lee Hearn1 b. April 15, 1905, d. August 10, 1970
MotherErma Smith1 b. March 16, 1909, d. August 10, 1970
     Irvee Hearn was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on June 7, 1932 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She died on July 27, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Irvee Hearn death certificate.

Lila Lucille Sizer1,2

F, b. April 3, 1902, d. February 5, 1960
     Lila Lucille Sizer was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on April 3, 1902 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 As of December 14, 1921,her married name was Hearn.1 She married Raymond Lee Hearn, son of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on December 14, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Lila Lucille Sizer died on February 5, 1960 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 57.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 378, District 10, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 78, District 28-19, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1930Grocery saleswoman4
1940Bookkeeper5

Family

Raymond Lee Hearn b. December 10, 1901, d. March 25, 1928
Marriage*Lila Lucille Sizer married Raymond Lee Hearn, son of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on December 14, 1921 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hearn-Sizer marriage record.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Roscoe Fetter Beckett Jr.1

M, b. June 30, 1917, d. January 28, 1919
FatherRoscoe Fetter Beckett1 b. April 11, 1884, d. December 6, 1921
MotherElla Margaret Sargent1 b. circa 1889, d. October 23, 1969
     Roscoe Fetter Beckett Jr. was born on June 30, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He died on January 28, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roscoe Beckett, Jr., death certificate.

Robert Lee Terry1,2,3

M, b. June 20, 1887, d. October 12, 1945
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Terry1,4 b. February, 1846
MotherMartha Jane Gillenwater1,4 b. June, 1848
     Robert Lee Terry was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on June 20, 1887 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; On his WWI draft registration card Robert listed his birth date as Jun 25, 1888.1,2 He married Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson on December 6, 1910 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,3 Robert Lee Terry died on October 12, 1945 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 147, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 157, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Steam railroad laborer6
1940Farmer7

Family

Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson b. May 4, 1885, d. October 7, 1966
Marriage*Robert Lee Terry married Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson on December 6, 1910 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lee Terry death certificate.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe G. Terry obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Hudson marriage record.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha T. Fitzwater obituary in the Mar 9, 1988 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Terry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 1995 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aileen Terry Sprinkle obituary in the Jan 29, 1995 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William W. Terry death certificate.

Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 4, 1885, d. October 7, 1966
     Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on May 4, 1885 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 As of December 6, 1910,her married name was Terry.2 She married Robert Lee Terry, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Terry and Martha Jane Gillenwater, on December 6, 1910 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson died on October 7, 1966 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3,5 She Mrs. Maggie Fay Terry, 81, of Ingleside, died Friday afternoon at her home following a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Martha Fitzwater and Mrs. Aileen Sprinkle of Oakvale; five sons, Charles, Joe and George Terry of Ingleside, Woodrow Terry of New Hope Road and Mack Terry of Ocala, Fla; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at Johnston Funeral Chapel of Oakvale, with Rev. Lonnie Hollingsworth and Rev. Fred Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery at Hardy. on October 8, 1966.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 157, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Robert Lee Terry b. June 20, 1887, d. October 12, 1945
Marriage*Margaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson married Robert Lee Terry, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Terry and Martha Jane Gillenwater, on December 6, 1910 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert Lee Terry death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Hudson marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maggie Fay Terry death record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe G. Terry obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maggie Fay Terry obituary in the Oct 8, 1966 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha T. Fitzwater obituary in the Mar 9, 1988 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Terry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 1995 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William W. Terry death certificate.

Virginia Light1

F, b. March 3, 1926, d. March 8, 1926
FatherWalter Jay Light1 b. May 26, 1899, d. May 4, 1965
MotherJosie Gay Pate1 b. September 6, 1901, d. November 30, 1989
     Virginia Light was born on March 3, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She died on March 8, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Virginia Light death certificate.

Martha Lee Terry1,2,3

F, b. October 9, 1911, d. March 8, 1988
FatherRobert Lee Terry1,4,3,6 b. June 20, 1887, d. October 12, 1945
MotherMargaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson1,4,5,3,6 b. May 4, 1885, d. October 7, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 236-96-9272.7 Martha Lee Terry was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3 She was born on October 9, 1911 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,8,3 As of October 20, 1934,her married name was Fitzwater.2 She married Fredrick/Frederick Fielding "Fred" Fitzwater on October 20, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,9 Martha Lee Terry died on March 8, 1988 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.7,8,3 She Martha T. Fitzwater, 76, of Foster Street, Princeton, formerly of Oakvale, was dead on arrival Tuesday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Ingleside, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Fay Terry. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred F. Fitzwater, in 1985. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Nita Kyle of Portolla Valley, Calif., Mrs. Faye Harris of Ivor, Va., Mrs. and Alice Chiswell, Suffolk, Va; sons, Robert Fitzwater of Oakvale, Anthony Fitzwater of Norfolk, Va. and Larry Fitzwater of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Aileen Sprinkle of Route 4 Princeton; brothers, Charles W. Terry, Jope G. Terry and George P. Terry of Ingleside; nine grandchildren an a four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Elgood Cemetery with minister J.E. Meadows officiating. on March 9, 1988.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 49, Enumeration District 48-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Fredrick/Frederick Fielding "Fred" Fitzwater b. February 5, 1911, d. March 2, 1985
Marriage*Martha Lee Terry married Fredrick/Frederick Fielding "Fred" Fitzwater on October 20, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,9 
Children
  • Larry Fitzwater3,9
  • Robert Wesley Fitzwater10,3,9
  • Juanita "Nita" Fitzwater10,3,9
  • Katherine/Catherine Faye Fitzwater3,9,11
  • Alice May Fitzwater3,9,11
  • Anthony Darrell Fitzwater3,9,11

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 Fitzwater-Terry marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha T. Fitzwater obituary in the Mar 9, 1988 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe G. Terry obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maggie Fay Terry obituary in the Oct 8, 1966 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Terry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 1995 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fredrick F. Fitzwater obituary in the Mar 4, 1985 edition.
  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.

Aileen Catherine Terry1,2,3

F, b. July 2, 1914, d. January 26, 1995
FatherRobert Lee Terry4,1,5,6,2,3,7 b. June 20, 1887, d. October 12, 1945
MotherMargaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson4,1,5,8,6,3,7 b. May 4, 1885, d. October 7, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 227-28-8045.9 Aileen Catherine Terry was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 She was born on July 2, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,3 As of July 29, 1940,her married name was Sprinkle.3 She married William Bruce "Bill" Sprinkle on July 29, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,11,3 Aileen Catherine Terry died on January 26, 1995 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 80.9,2,12 She IVOR, Va. - Aileen Terry Sprinkle, 80, of Ivor, formerly of Oakvale, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995, at a Suffolk, Va., hospital. She was the daughter of the late Robert Faye Terry. She had lived in Ivor for three years and was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She had served as a receptionist for the Davis Funeral Home in Oakvale for 36 years. She was of the Christian Faith and attended the Methodist churches. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Sprinkle, one sister and two brothers. Survivors: brothers, Charles W. Terry, Joe G. Terry and George H. Terry, all of Ingleside; and a number of nieces and nephews. Committal rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Davis Funeral Home in Oakvale with Pastor Danny Booth officiating. on January 29, 1995.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 49, Enumeration District 48-25, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Frederick Fitzwater5
1940Dwelling 157, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Private family housekeeper5

Family

William Bruce "Bill" Sprinkle b. March 27, 1910, d. January 23, 1988
Marriage*Aileen Catherine Terry married William Bruce "Bill" Sprinkle on July 29, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,11,3 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe G. Terry obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aileen Terry Sprinkle obituary in the Jan 29, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha T. Fitzwater obituary in the Mar 9, 1988 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Terry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 1995 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maggie Fay Terry obituary in the Oct 8, 1966 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3262] Oakvale Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William B. Sprinkle obituary in the Jan 24, 1988 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Woodrow Terry1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 25, 1916, d. May 6, 1968
FatherRobert Lee Terry1,2,7,4,6,8 b. June 20, 1887, d. October 12, 1945
MotherMargaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson1,2,7,9,4,6,8 b. May 4, 1885, d. October 7, 1966
     William Woodrow Terry was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,6 He was born on July 25, 1916 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,3,4,6 He married Nina Vera Canterbury on September 9, 1947 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,6 William Woodrow Terry died on May 6, 1968 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 51.10,5,6 He Woodrow W. Terry, 51, of Rt. 1, Bluefield, did at his home Monday afternoon following a long illness. Born at Ingleside, be was a son of the late Robert L. and Maggie Hudson Terry. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Princeton Post of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Terry of the home; two sons, Kester and William Terry of tbe home; seven daughters, Mrs. Nina Pratt of Arista, Wanda Terry of Rich Creek, Va., Hazel and Bessie Terry of Pearisburg, Va., Della Terry of Peterstown, Joyce Terry of Richmond, Va., and Katheryn Terry of the home; three brothers, Joe, Charlie and Phil Terry of Ingleside; a half brother, Mack Hudson of Ocala. Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Allene Sprinkle and Mrs. Martha Fitzwater of Oakvale. on May 7, 1968.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Railroad laborer7

Family

Nina Vera Canterbury b. November 15, 1925, d. March 8, 2004
Marriage*William Woodrow Terry married Nina Vera Canterbury on September 9, 1947 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,6 
Children
  • Kester Lee Terry11,5
  • William Terry11,5
  • Joyce Terry11,5
  • Wanda Terry11,5
  • Hazel Terry11,5
  • Rosalee Terry11
  • Katherine Terry11,5
  • Della or Bessie Terry5
  • Nina Faye Terry11,4,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe G. Terry obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Woodrow W. Terry obituary in the May 7, 1968 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William W. Terry death certificate.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Terry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 1995 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maggie Fay Terry obituary in the Oct 8, 1966 edition.
  10. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Nina Vera Terry obituary in the Mar 12, 2004 edition.

Charles Willis "Charlie" Terry1,2

M, b. February 9, 1919, d. July 12, 2000
FatherRobert Lee Terry1,3,4,5,6 b. June 20, 1887, d. October 12, 1945
MotherMargaret Fay "Maggie" Hudson1,3,4,7,5,6 b. May 4, 1885, d. October 7, 1966
     Charles Willis "Charlie" Terry was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 236-22-1918.8 He was born on February 9, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,8 He died on July 12, 2000 at age 81.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 157, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3421] Brown Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe G. Terry obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha T. Fitzwater obituary in the Mar 9, 1988 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Terry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 29, 1995 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Maggie Fay Terry obituary in the Oct 8, 1966 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Thomas Clopton Terry1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 4, 1900, d. December 4, 1948
FatherJonathan William "John" Terry1,2,3,7,4 b. December 26, 1865, d. March 17, 1942
MotherEdmonia C. "Mona" Smith1,2,3,4 b. October 2, 1868, d. December 23, 1951
     Thomas Clopton Terry was buried at Potter's Shop Cemetery (also known as McKenzie Cemetery), Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 233-12-9071.4 He and Mae Lena Brown were divorced.8 Thomas Clopton Terry and Bessie Booth were divorced.4 Thomas Clopton Terry was born on February 4, 1900 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,4,5 He married Mae Lena Brown on April 18, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 Thomas Clopton Terry married Bessie Booth on May 25, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8 Thomas Clopton Terry died on December 4, 1948 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 48.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 176, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 153, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 150, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 128, District 13, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Railroad track laborer10

Family 1

Mae Lena Brown b. November 9, 1907, d. January 10, 1987
Divorce*Thomas Clopton Terry and Mae Lena Brown were divorced.8 
Marriage* Thomas Clopton Terry married Mae Lena Brown on April 18, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Bessie Booth b. circa 1901
Divorce*Thomas Clopton Terry and Bessie Booth were divorced.4 
Marriage* Thomas Clopton Terry married Bessie Booth on May 25, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Clopton Terry death certificate.
  5. [S3420] Potter's Shop Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S8157] Horan & McConaty, online horancares.com, From the Ruby Terry Myers obituary.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Brown marriage record.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Rosa Terry Cunningham obituary in the Mar 15, 1984 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Riley Terry1,2,3,4

M, b. December 29, 1873, d. February 28, 1948
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Terry1,5,3 b. February, 1846
MotherMartha Jane Gillenwater1,5,3 b. June, 1848
     James Riley Terry was buried at Terry Family Cemetery, English, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on December 29, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 28, 1873.3,4 He married Virginia "Jennie" Garrison on November 29, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 James Riley Terry died on February 28, 1948 at Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 273, District 53, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 168, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 174, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 136, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 477, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 185, District 24-4, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer1
1910Farmer2
1920Railroad track foreman7
1930Railroad section laborer8

Family

Virginia "Jennie" Garrison b. circa 1877, d. before April 18, 1930
Marriage*James Riley Terry married Virginia "Jennie" Garrison on November 29, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Riley Terry death certificate.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Cecil marriage record.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia A. Sproles obituary in the Jan 30, 1997 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sproles-Terry marriage record.

Elizabeth Terry1,2

F, b. April, 1881
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Terry1,2 b. February, 1846
MotherMartha Jane Gillenwater1,2 b. June, 1848
     Elizabeth Terry was born in April, 1881 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 29, 1903,her married name was Mills.2 She married Charles W. Mills Jr. on October 29, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 2, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1900Servant1

Family

Charles W. Mills Jr. b. December, 1873
Marriage*Elizabeth Terry married Charles W. Mills Jr. on October 29, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 

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 Mills-Terry marriage record.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Irwin L. Terry1

M, b. May, 1883
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Terry1 b. February, 1846
MotherMartha Jane Gillenwater1 b. June, 1848
     Irwin L. Terry was born in May, 1883 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1900Farm laborer1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Arthur Thurman Terry1,2,3

M, b. August 25, 1892
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Terry1,2 b. February, 1846
MotherMartha Jane Gillenwater1,2 b. June, 1848
     His Social Security Number was 236-30-1294.2 Arthur Thurman Terry was born on August 25, 1892 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Sarah Paul "Sally" King circa 1919.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 168, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 182, District 24, District 6, Pike Co., Kentucky4

Occupation

1930Wholesale home salesman4

Family

Sarah Paul "Sally" King b. October 12, 1886, d. January 11, 1970
Marriage*Arthur Thurman Terry married Sarah Paul "Sally" King circa 1919.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary V. Terry1

F, b. circa 1877
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Terry1 b. February, 1846
MotherMartha Jane Gillenwater1 b. June, 1848
     Mary V. Terry was born circa 1877 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 273, District 53, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Nathaniel Grover Terry1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1887, d. November 2, 1949
FatherJonathan William "John" Terry1,3,6 b. December 26, 1865, d. March 17, 1942
MotherEdmonia C. "Mona" Smith1,3,4 b. October 2, 1868, d. December 23, 1951
     Nathaniel Grover Terry was buried at Hardy Cemetery (also known as Potter's Shop Cemetery), Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,7 He was born on October 18, 1887 at Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,7 He married Ollie Mae Akers on August 29, 1909 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 Nathaniel Grover Terry married Grace Mae "Gracie" Stover on January 15, 1921 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.3,8,6 Nathaniel Grover Terry died on November 2, 1949 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 62.3,4,7 He Terry, Nathaniel Grover - 63, veteran of World War I, died yesterday morning at his home, 432 Greenway Av., South Charleston. He was a retired miner and former employee of the Ward Mining Co. at Ward. Mr. Terry had been in ill health the past nine years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Mae Terry; four sons, Charles and Joe of South Charleston, John of New York City, and Julius of the Army, Ft. Knox. Ky; a daughter, Miss Ethel Terry of Hollywood, Cal; his mother, Mrs. Mona Terry of Hardy, and three brothers R. G. of Bluefield, E. L. of Hardy and J. A. of Oakville. Service will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Hardy Methodist Church. Rev. Ophie Gunnoe will officiate. Burial will be in Terry cemetery at Hardy. The body is at Snodgrass mortuary. on November 3, 1949.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 176, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 72, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 183, District 82, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as divorced10
1930Dwelling 279, District 67, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 1, Enumeration District 20-12, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Steam railway fireman10
1930Laborer11
1940Coal mine loader12

Family 1

Ollie Mae Akers b. circa 1891, d. January 11, 1968
Marriage*Nathaniel Grover Terry married Ollie Mae Akers on August 29, 1909 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 

Family 2

Grace Mae "Gracie" Stover b. May 20, 1893, d. June, 1983
Marriage*Nathaniel Grover Terry married Grace Mae "Gracie" Stover on January 15, 1921 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.3,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Grover Terry death certificate.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Nathaniel Grover Terry obituary in the Nov 3, 1949 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Akers marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Terry-Stover marriage record.
  7. [S3420] Potter's Shop Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Terry-Rucker marriage record.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grover Junior Terry death certificate.