Oley Giles Canaday1,2,3

M, b. March 10, 1900, d. December 23, 1925
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2,4,5 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2,4,5 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     Oley Giles Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on March 10, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 He died on December 23, 1925 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 25; His gravestone has a death date of Dec 22, 1925.2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 115, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 812, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

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 Oley Giles Canaday death certificate.
  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. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&

Rev. George Preston Canaday1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 18, 1902, d. December 26, 1954
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     Rev. George Preston Canaday was buried at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida.4,5,7 He married Ruby Etta Copeland.5 Rev. George Preston Canaday was born on February 18, 1902 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6,7 He died on December 26, 1954 at West Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida, at age 52.3,4,5,7 He Hollywood - Funeral services for the Rev. George P. Canaday, 52, who died yesterday at his residence, 5804 Dawson St., West Hollywood, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Alan Wright's Hollywood Chapel. The Rev. Bayard Lee will officiate and burial will be in Hollywod Memorial Gardens. Rev. Canaday was a minister of the West Hollywood Church of Christ. A World War II veteran, he moved here five years ago from Lester, W. Va. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; one son, Paul; two daughters, Viola, Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Helen Bailey, West Hollywood; five brothers, William, California; Fred and Steve, West Virginia; Charles and Wilson, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. nacie Bowman and Mrs. May Cole, West Virginia. on December 27, 1954.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 812, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Ruby Etta Copeland b. March 20, 1910, d. August 4, 1990
Marriage*Rev. George Preston Canaday married Ruby Etta Copeland.5 
Children
  • Paul Canaday5
  • Viola Canaday5
  • Helen Canaday5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Atha Elizabeth Pittman obituary in the May 14, 1953 edition.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S7726] Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Broward Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the George P. Canaday obituary.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.

Nacie Aria Canaday1,2

F, b. December 9, 1903, d. August 2, 1995
FatherMack Lee Canaday3,4,5,6 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray3,4,5,6 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     Nacie Aria Canaday was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4158.8 She was born on December 9, 1903 at West Virginia.3,8 As of circa 1926,her married name was Bowman.9 She married Harry Oscar Bowman circa 1926.1,9,6 Nacie Aria Canaday died on August 2, 1995 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 91.8,1 She BOWMAN, Nacie Canaday, 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, August 2, 1995, in Va. Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry O. Bowman and is survived by her daughter, Frances B. Eaton, Va. Beach; three grandchildren, Lee Ann Eaton, Alpharetta, Ga., Hugh Mitchell Eaton III, Nashville, Tenn., Steven B. Eaton and wife Barbara, Dumphries; several nieces and nephews. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 3, 1995.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 812, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 142, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 64, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Harry Oscar Bowman b. August 19, 1905, d. December 15, 1982
Marriage*Nacie Aria Canaday married Harry Oscar Bowman circa 1926.1,9,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nacie Canaday Bowman obituary in the Aug 3, 1995 edition.
  2. [S2011] Tankersley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11912843/person/-368841729?ssrc=
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Fred Canaday obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alice Mae Cole obituary.
  7. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Bowman Eaton obituary in the Sep 16, 2023 edition.

Ekah James Canaday1,2,3

M, b. November 20, 1905
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2,4 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2,4 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     Ekah James Canaday was born on November 20, 1905 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 812, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

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. [S2011] Tankersley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11912843/person/-368841729?ssrc=
  4. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Stephen Reed Canaday1,2,3,4

M, b. December 12, 1907, d. February 3, 1982
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2,5,6,7 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2,5,6,7 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     His Social Security Number was 236-07-6208.8 Stephen Reed Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on December 12, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 He married Frances Merle Worley, daughter of Ira Thomas Worley and Roxie Carley Covey, on January 25, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9,10 Stephen Reed Canaday died on February 3, 1982 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 812, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 232, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Coal miner11

Family

Frances Merle Worley b. September 18, 1913, d. April 24, 1982
Marriage*Stephen Reed Canaday married Frances Merle Worley, daughter of Ira Thomas Worley and Roxie Carley Covey, on January 25, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canaday-Worley marriage record.
  4. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Atha Elizabeth Pittman obituary in the May 14, 1953 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Fred Canaday obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alice Mae Cole obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ernest Ray Worley obituary in the Mar 24, 1970 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Pauline Rebecca Sublett obituary in the Mar 9, 1976 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Martha Ann Stump obituary in the Oct 24, 2006 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canaday-Meadows marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wood-Canaday marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bobby Ray Canaday death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Canaday marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stump-Canaday marriage record.

Alice Mae Canaday1,2,3,4

F, b. November 6, 1909, d. August 20, 1977
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2,5,6 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2,5,6 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     Alice Mae Canaday was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 She Mrs. Alice Mae Cole, 67, of Coal City died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born November 6, 1909 at Glen View, she was a daughter of the late Mac Lee and Martha Gray Canaday. A resident of Raleigh County for the past 50 years she was a member of the Coal City Community Church and the Ladies Bible Class of the Church and a member of the Coal City Homemakers Club. She is survived by her husband Lonnie Calvin Cole of Coal City, two daughters, Mrs. Jaris (Dorothy) Tankersley, Coal City, Mrs. William (Ruth) Maloney of Fayetteville, NC, two brothers, Steve of Glen White, and Wilson Canaday of Columbus, OH, one sister, Mrs. H.O. (Nacie) Bowman of Roanoke, VA, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Coal City Community Church with the Revs. Edwin Farley and Herman Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Cole Family Cemetery at Coal City. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.6 She was born on November 6, 1909 at Glen View, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 As of November 24, 1926,her married name was Cole.3 She married Lonnie Calvin Cole on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,4,7 Alice Mae Canaday died on August 20, 1977 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.8,6,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 812, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 634, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Maggie Cole9

Family

Lonnie Calvin Cole b. November 3, 1898, d. March 4, 1978
Marriage*Alice Mae Canaday married Lonnie Calvin Cole on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Canaday marriage record.
  4. [S8199] Cole Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Fred Canaday obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alice Mae Cole obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lonnie Calvin Cole obituary.
  8. [S2011] Tankersley Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11912843/person/-368841729?ssrc=
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tankersley-Cole marriage record.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dorothy Marie Cole Tankersley obituary in the Sep 11, 2016 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maloney-Cole marriage record.

Rosa Jane Snuffer1,2

F, b. October 23, 1907, d. January 2, 1969
     Rosa Jane Snuffer was buried at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, Wyandotte, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 She was born on October 23, 1907 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of August, 1921,her married name was Canaday.2 She married Frederick Moody "Fred" Canaday, son of Mack Lee Canaday and Martha Bumon Gray, in August, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of July 31, 1943,her married name was Hahn.4 Rosa Jane Snuffer married Russell Hahn on July 31, 1943 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.4 Rosa Jane Snuffer died on January 2, 1969 at Michigan at age 61.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 171, District 84-244, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan5

Family 1

Frederick Moody "Fred" Canaday b. March 31, 1897, d. August 20, 1958
Marriage*Rosa Jane Snuffer married Frederick Moody "Fred" Canaday, son of Mack Lee Canaday and Martha Bumon Gray, in August, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Child

Family 2

Russell Hahn
Marriage*Rosa Jane Snuffer married Russell Hahn on July 31, 1943 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arbutus Norma Canaday death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canaday-Snuffer marriage record.
  3. [S3302] Michigan Memorial Park, Wayne Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Arbutus Norma Canaday1

F, b. May 22, 1923, d. May 30, 1923
FatherFrederick Moody "Fred" Canaday1 b. March 31, 1897, d. August 20, 1958
MotherRosa Jane Snuffer1 b. October 23, 1907, d. January 2, 1969
     Arbutus Norma Canaday was born on May 22, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She died on May 30, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

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

Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
     Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born in May, 1870 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Susan Ann "Susanna" Gray, daughter of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on April 13, 1892 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday died on March 25, 1936 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.1,5 He Funeral services for Edward Mosby Canaday, 65 years old, who died at his home at Lester Wednesday will be conducted by Rev. U. G. Nichols and Rev. G. L. Walker at the Lester Baptist church this afternoon at two o'clock. Burial in charge of Calfee Undertakers will be made in the Canaday family cemetery. The following pallbearers have been announced: Dowell Stover, French Canaday, W. T. Smith, John Birdi, Silas Stover, and Hubert Clowers. on March 27, 1936.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 121, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 79, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 126, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Lumber dealer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Susan Ann "Susanna" Gray b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
Marriage*Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday married Susan Ann "Susanna" Gray, daughter of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on April 13, 1892 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mose Edward Canaday death certificate.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  4. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Edward Mosby Canaday obituary in the Mar 27, 1936 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thara E. Canaday birth record.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Thara Edward Canaday obituary in the May 25, 1966 edition.
  11. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Lottie Richardson obituary in the Jun 10, 1965 edition.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  14. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snyder-Canaday marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Erma Ruth Canaday birth record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carna Cline Canaday death certificate.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Ruby C. Collins obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.

Duffy/Duffey N. Canaday1,2

M, b. March 9, 1895
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday1,3,2 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray1,3,2 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     Duffy/Duffey N. Canaday was born on March 9, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 121, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lottie Gertrude Canaday1,2

F, b. May 13, 1899, d. June 9, 1965
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday3,1,4 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray3,1,4,5 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     Lottie Gertrude Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 She was born on May 13, 1899 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 As of August 2, 1915,her married name was Richardson.2 She married Jesse Willard "Jess" Richardson on August 2, 1915 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7 Lottie Gertrude Canaday died on June 9, 1965 at Beard, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 66.4,6 She Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Richardson, 66, Lester, will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with the Rev. Dewey Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaday Cemetery, Glen View. Mrs. Richardson died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in a Beard (Pocahontas County) hospital after a long illness. She was born May 13, 1899 at Lester, a daughter of the late Mosby and Susan Canaday. Her husband, Jeff Richardson, preceded her in death in 1950. Survivors include five sons, Marvin of Olatha, Kan., Raymond of Lester, Donald of Salem, N. J., Bobby of Niles, Ohio and James of Glen Rogers; two daughters, Mrs. Dewey (Dorothy) Gray of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Clayton (Mozetta) Mills of Sophia; two brothers, T. E. Canaday of Washington, D. C. and Ez Canaday, address unknown; Two sisters, Mrs. Erma Snyder of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Lowell Collins of California; 19 grandchildren and one greatgrand child. The body will remain at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home where friends may call after 4 p. m. today. Pallbearers will be Paul Harrison Mills and Bobby McPherson. on June 10, 1965.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 121, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 144, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 6, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 192, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Jesse Willard "Jess" Richardson b. May 16, 1889, d. September 16, 1952
Marriage*Lottie Gertrude Canaday married Jesse Willard "Jess" Richardson on August 2, 1915 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richardson-Canaday marriage record.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Lottie Richardson obituary in the Jun 10, 1965 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carna Cline Canaday obituary in the Jul 28, 1956 edition.
  6. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Jesse Willard Richardson obituary in the Sep 18, 1952 edition.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richardson-Lowar marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mills-Richardson marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richardson-Hill marriage record.
  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 Richardson-Hendrick marriage record.

Thara Edward Canaday1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 9, 1893, d. May 24, 1966
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday8,9,1,3,10,5 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray8,9,1,3,10,11,5 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     Thara Edward Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,4 He was born on March 9, 1893 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,1,3,4,5,7,6 He married Cora Janette Hill on May 16, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.13,3,14 Thara Edward Canaday died on May 24, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.2,3,4 He Thara Edward Canaday, 73, of Lester died in a local hospital at 9 p.m. Tuesday following a long illness. A retired carpenter, Canaday was born March 9, 1893, at Lester, a son of the late Mosby and Susan Gray Canaday. Survivors include his wife, Cora Hill Canaday; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Helen) Moore of Washington, D.C., Mrs. P.A. (Elizabeth) Taylor of Sprague and Mrs. Maxie (Frances) Dwornick of MacArthur; two sisters, Mrs. Irma Snyder of Virginia and Mrs. Ruby Collins of Washington; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. on May 25, 1966.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 121, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 74, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia15
1930Dwelling 453, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1920Car driver15
1930Odd job laborer16

Family

Cora Janette Hill b. March 31, 1895, d. June 16, 1971
Marriage*Thara Edward Canaday married Cora Janette Hill on May 16, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.13,3,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thara E. Canaday birth record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thara Edward Canaday death record.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Thara Edward Canaday obituary in the May 25, 1966 edition.
  4. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Lottie Richardson obituary in the Jun 10, 1965 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carna Cline Canaday obituary in the Jul 28, 1956 edition.
  12. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Thara Edward Canaday obituary in the May 26, 1966 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canaday-Hill marriage record.
  14. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Cora Janette Canaday obituary in the Jun 17, 1971 edition.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Marie Canaday Moore obituary in the Sep 21, 2016 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Frances L. Dwornick obituary.
  20. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dwornick-Canaday marriage record.

Erma Ruth Canaday1,2

F, b. February 22, 1905, d. 1980
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday3,4,5,6,7,1,8 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray3,4,5,6,7,1,8,9 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     Erma Ruth Canaday was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10 She was born on February 22, 1905 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 As of February 21, 1951,her married name was Snyder.6 She married Ralph Snyder on February 21, 1951 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,11 Erma Ruth Canaday died in 1980.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 79, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 126, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Ralph Snyder b. January 30, 1921, d. April 9, 1969
Marriage*Erma Ruth Canaday married Ralph Snyder on February 21, 1951 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,11 

Citations

  1. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Thara Edward Canaday obituary in the May 25, 1966 edition.
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snyder-Canaday marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Erma Ruth Canaday birth record.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Lottie Richardson obituary in the Jun 10, 1965 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carna Cline Canaday obituary in the Jul 28, 1956 edition.
  10. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  11. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Ralph Snyder obituary in the Apr 10, 1969 edition.

Carna Cline Canaday1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1907, d. July 27, 1956
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday5,1,3 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray5,1,3,4 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 233-22-3537.2 Carna Cline Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Vada V. Miller.3 Carna Cline Canaday was born on March 17, 1907 at West Virginia.5,2,6 He died on July 27, 1956 at Pine Knob, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 49; His gravestone misspells his first name and has his death date as Jul 9, 1956.3,4,6 He Carna Cline Canaday, 49, of Pine Knob, died unexpectedly at his home yesterday morning after suffering a heart attack. Survivors include his widow, Vada; two daughters, Carolyn and Margaret, at home; five sons, Clyde of Beckley, Dennis, serving with the Air Force in England, Howard, Jerry, and Billy, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Susan Canaday of Lester; three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Richardson of Lester, Mrs. Erma Snyder of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Ruby Collins of Oroda, Calif; two brothers, T. E. Canaday of Lester, and Ezra Canaday of California. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Primitive Baptist Church in Lester by the Rev. Dowe Stover. Burial will follow in the Canaday Cemetery at Glen View. Pallbearers include Ralph Snider, Herbert Webb, Ernest Hutchinson, Troy McGee, Billy Cannaday, and Ray Vance. on July 28, 1956.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 79, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 190, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Vada V. Miller b. September 30, 1911, d. July 24, 1978
Marriage*Carna Cline Canaday married Vada V. Miller.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carna Cline Canaday death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carna Cline Canaday obituary in the Jul 28, 1956 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dennis Howell Canaday obituary.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canaday-Mullins marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the voided Carolyn Sue Canaday marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jarrell-Canaday marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Canaday-Ash marriage record.

Ruby Crystal Canaday1,2,3

F, b. December 17, 1909, d. November 16, 1995
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday1,2,4,5,3,6 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray1,2,4,5,7,3,6 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-0026.8 Ruby Crystal Canaday was buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., California.6 She was born on December 17, 1909 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,6 As of March 23, 1931,her married name was Collins.6 She married Lowell Lee Collins on March 23, 1931.5,9,10,6 Ruby Crystal Canaday died on November 16, 1995 at Montrose, Montrose Co., Colorado, at age 85.8,6 She Ruby C. Collins, Dec 17, 1909 - Nov 16, 1995. Ruby Crystal Collins of Paonia died Thursday in San Juan Living Center in Montrose. She was 85. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Funeral Service Inc. in Paonia. Interment of the ashes will be at a later date in Rolling Hills Cemetery in San Pablo, Calif. She was born Dec 17, 1909, to Edward M. and Susan A. Gray Canaday in Lester, W.Va., where she spent her childhood. She married Lowell L. Collins on March 23, 1931. He died July 3, 1977, in Crockett, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Collins lived in West Virginia until 1945, when they moved to California, living in Rodeo and Hercules. They moved for a time to Olympia, Wash., then returned to California, living in Crockett and Vallejo. In 1988, Mrs. Collins moved to Paonia. She was a member of the Mission Bell Chapter 205 Order of the Eastern Star in San Pablo, the Widows of Masons and the Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Collins enjoyed making floral arrangements and Christmas wreaths, and working with her Avon customers. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Jean Canaday of Pascagoula, Miss; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna and John Toutolmin of Paonia, five grandchildren, Jana Toutolmin, Jadynn Sornborger and her husband, David, Bret Specht, Scott Specht and his wife, Debbie, and Marcia Cumberland and her husband, Hugh, seven great-grandchildren, Kimberly Tippett and her husband, Mike, Melissa Langeford, Eric Specht, Joshua and Jeremiah Specht and Robert and Shawn McRobbie. Two daughters, Rebecca Lee Collins and Gloria Specht, and 10 brothers and sisters are deceased. on November 20, 1995.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 79, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 126, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Lowell Lee Collins b. January 18, 1903, d. July 3, 1977
Marriage*Ruby Crystal Canaday married Lowell Lee Collins on March 23, 1931.5,9,10,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Thara Edward Canaday obituary in the May 25, 1966 edition.
  6. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Ruby C. Collins obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carna Cline Canaday obituary in the Jul 28, 1956 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Janette Sue Collins death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rebecca Lee Collins death certificate.

Charles Cecil Canaday1,2,3,4

M, b. April 5, 1912, d. January 4, 1966
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2,5 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2,5 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     His Social Security Number was 300-24-8424.6 Charles Cecil Canaday was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Licking Co., Ohio.3,4 He Services for a resident of Newark the past three years, Charles C. Canaday, 53, of 819 W. Main St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cox Memorial EUB Church with the Rev. J. Brooks Gregory officiating. Mr. Canaday, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, was retired with 23 years of service in the Air Force. He was employed at Newark Air Force Station. Born April 24, 1912, in Glen White, W. Va., he died Tuesday evening in Newark Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Day Canaday; two daughters, Lynda and Joy Canaday; two sons, Craig and Chris Canaday, all of the home; two brothers, Wilson Canaday, Columbus, and Steve Canaday, Glen White, W. Va; and two sisters, Mrs. Mae Cole, Coal City, W. Va., and Mrs. Nacie Bowman, Roanoke, Va. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.3 He married Ruth Day.3 Charles Cecil Canaday was born on April 5, 1912 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Apr 24, 1912.6,3,4 He died on January 4, 1966 at Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 53.7,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Ruth Day
Marriage*Charles Cecil Canaday married Ruth Day.3 
Children
  • Lynda Canaday3
  • Joy Canaday3
  • Craig Canaday3
  • Chris Canaday3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Atha Elizabeth Pittman obituary in the May 14, 1953 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles C. Canaday obituary.
  4. [S8200] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Licking Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Fred Canaday obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Wilson Watson Canaday1,2,3

M, b. May 7, 1914, d. October 19, 1980
FatherMack Lee Canaday1,2,4,5,6 b. January 26, 1872, d. December 18, 1942
MotherMartha Bumon Gray1,2,4,5,6 b. August 24, 1873, d. June 21, 1922
     Wilson Watson Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-22-9636.7 He was born on May 7, 1914 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,3 He married Cosie Faye Hendricks on September 11, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Wilson Watson Canaday died on October 19, 1980 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 66.8,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 601, District 169, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Cosie Faye Hendricks b. September 9, 1915, d. January 31, 1998
Marriage*Wilson Watson Canaday married Cosie Faye Hendricks on September 11, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 

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 Canaday-Hendricks marriage record.
  3. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Atha Elizabeth Pittman obituary in the May 14, 1953 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Fred Canaday obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alice Mae Cole obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Neoma A. Canaday1

F, b. February 20, 1897, d. February 21, 1897
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday2,1 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray2,1 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     Neoma A. Canaday was born on February 20, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She died on February 21, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.

John A. Canaday1,2

M, b. January 26, 1898, d. January 27, 1898
FatherEdward Mosby "Mose" Canaday1,2 b. May, 1870, d. March 25, 1936
MotherSusan Ann "Susanna" Gray1,2 b. September 22, 1871, d. August 10, 1956
     John A. Canaday was born on January 26, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on January 27, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Edward J. Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. July 31, 1916, d. April 10, 1993
FatherGiles Thomas Gray1,2 b. May 6, 1883, d. January 31, 1958
MotherLula Lacy Firestone1,2,4 b. August 5, 1890, d. August 10, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7985.5 Edward J. Gray was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born on July 31, 1916 at West Virginia.1,5 He died on April 10, 1993 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.5,3 He GRAY, Edward J., 76, of Daleville, died Saturday, April 10, 1993 at home. He was a retired employee of Applachian Power Co., and a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister, Miss Margaret R. Gray, Daleville, Va. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1993, with the Rev. Robert L. Alderman officiating. Interment will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. on April 11, 1993.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 244, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 37, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Electric company draftsman4

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward J. Gray obituary in the Apr 11, 1993 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Margaret Ruth Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. November 8, 1919, d. February 15, 1996
FatherGiles Thomas Gray1,2 b. May 6, 1883, d. January 31, 1958
MotherLula Lacy Firestone1,2,5 b. August 5, 1890, d. August 10, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6333.6 Margaret Ruth Gray was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 8, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 She died on February 15, 1996 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 76.3,6 She GRAY, Margaret R., of Daleville, died Thursday, February 15, 1996, in a Salem hospital. Miss Gray was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, and retired office manager for Oakey Funeral Service, with 20 years service. Surviving are devoted friends Marion and Faye Kessler of Daleville, Bill and Peggy Cregger, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, noon, Saturday, February 17, 1996, with the Rev. Albin P. Crutchfield Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County. Expressions of sympathy may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 5001 West Broad St., Suite 217, Richmond, Va. 23230. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on February 16, 1996.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 244, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 37, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret R. Gray obituary in the Feb 16, 1993 edition.
  4. [S3280] Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Alice Edmonds1,2,3

F, b. July 14, 1869, d. March 7, 1937
     Laura Alice Edmonds was buried at Gray Family Cemetery, private property located off Sandbranch Road, outside of Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia. She was born on July 14, 1869 at Sweeneysburg, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 18, 1895,her married name was Gray.3 She married William Tazewell Gray, son of Edward "Edley" Gray and Mary "Polly" Sowder, on July 18, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Laura Alice Edmonds died on March 7, 1937 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 442, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 272, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 280, District 164, Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 254, District 10, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Tazewell Gray b. March 9, 1855, d. December 29, 1933
Marriage*Laura Alice Edmonds married William Tazewell Gray, son of Edward "Edley" Gray and Mary "Polly" Sowder, on July 18, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Taz Gray death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Alice Gray death certificate.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joe Herbert Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 1976 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lacy Lee Gray obituary in the Nov 1, 1962 edition.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the William T. Gray obituary in the Dec 31, 1933 edition.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Sizemore marriage record.

Ofra Willard Grigsby1,2,3

M, b. March 26, 1906, d. September 14, 1960
     Ofra Willard Grigsby was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 26, 1906 at Blount Co., Alabama.2,3 He married Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Ofra Willard Grigsby died on September 14, 1960 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54; Died in a slate fall.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 2, District 5-37, Oneonta, Blount Co., Alabama4

Occupation

1940Sawmill laborer4

Family

Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray b. August 4, 1910, d. November 3, 2004
Marriage*Ofra Willard Grigsby married Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grigsby-Gray marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ofra Willard Grigsby death certificate.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jennings Bryant Farley1

M, b. July 25, 1897, d. March 16, 1967
     Jennings Bryant Farley was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. for Jennings Bryant Farley, 69, of Nimitz, in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. The Rev. Doff Harvey was in charge. Burial was made in the Thompson Cemetery at Fierce. Farley died Thursday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Pina Gray Farley of Sea Pleasant, Md; two sons, Paige of Sullivan and Billy of Beckley; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Shelby) Fitzhugh of Sea Pleasant and Mrs. Catherine Cage of Washington, D. C ; three brothers, Frank of Baltimore, Md., Davy of Columbus, Ohio, and Denvil of Sundial; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hess of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Lena Hunter and Mrs. Gladys Wyatt, both of Elkton, Md., Mrs. Dara Todd of Sullivan and Mrs. Opie Stumbo of Indianapolis, Ind., and eight grandchildren.1 He was born on July 25, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He married Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on July 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1 Jennings Bryant Farley died on March 16, 1967 at Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 279, District 41-45A, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Coal mine pony driver4

Family

Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray b. December 23, 1901
Marriage*Jennings Bryant Farley married Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on July 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Jennings Bryant Farley obituary in the Mar 22, 1967 edition.
  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 Farley-Gray marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Homer Hersal Farley death certificate.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Homer Hersal Farley obituary in the Sep 6, 1956 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stevens-Farley marriage record.

Hubert Laborton Rock1

M, b. August 26, 1908, d. December 28, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5354.2 Hubert Laborton Rock was born on August 26, 1908 at Blount Co., Alabama.1,2 He married Wanda Florence Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 Hubert Laborton Rock died on December 28, 1990 at age 82.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 351, District 55-9, Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Mining machinist4

Family

Wanda Florence Gray b. June 10, 1914, d. August 17, 2006
Marriage*Hubert Laborton Rock married Wanda Florence Gray, daughter of Simon Peter Gray and Roxie Lena Thompson, on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rock-Gray marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Florence Rock obituary in the Aug 18, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Betty Joyce Rock death certificate.