Anna Frances Bryson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 18, 1919, d. January 14, 1990
FatherOliver Alexandrer Bryson1,6,7,2,8,9,5 b. July 15, 1881, d. January 19, 1964
MotherSophia N. Jones1,6,7,2,8,9,5 b. circa 1887, d. November 28, 1950
     Anna Frances Bryson was buried at Boulder City Cemetery, 501 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, Clark Co., Nevada.3 Her Social Security Number was 234-20-3111.5 She was born on June 18, 1919 at Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 She died on January 14, 1990 at Boulder City, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 70.3,4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 39, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 116, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 7, District 41-22, Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Stenographer7
1950Bookkeeper8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nelle Bryson Cooke obituary in the Oct 19, 2004 edition.
  3. [S14911] Boulder City Cemetery, Clark Co., NV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3924] Office of Vital Statistics Nevada State Health Division, Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Oliver A. Bryson obituary in the Jan 20, 1964 edition.

Dixie Lee Crouse1,2

F, b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 234-10-7501.3 Dixie Lee Crouse was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on August 14, 1893 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.3,4,2 As of November 22, 1911,her married name was Bryson.1 She married Albert Founten Bryson, son of Manser Henry Bryson and Mary Frances DeWeese, on November 22, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,6 Dixie Lee Crouse died on August 28, 1973 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.4,2 She Dixie Lee Bryson, 80, of 206 Bellevue Lane, died at her home Thursday morning. She was born Aug. 14, 1893, in Independence, Va., the daughter of the late John M. and Clarinda Caudill Crouse. She had been a resident of Beckley since 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert F. Bryson, on Dec. 4, 1972. Mrs. Bryson was affiliated for many years with the First Baptist Church of Beckley, where she was head of the Dorcas Society until ill health caused her retirement. She was active in the Ann Rose Sunday School Class there, as well as Circle No. 6. She was also a member of Unit No. 32 of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club, the Civic Department of the Women’s Club of Beckley, and the Raleigh County Chapter of the Society for Crippled Children. In addition, she served on the city of Beckley’s Human Rights Commission. She is survived by three sons, John of Charleston, Fred of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Robert of Fort Wayne, Ind; two sisters, Vaughtie (Mrs. R. B.) Callison and Ennis (Mrs. Howard) McAltee, both of Beckley; one brother, Clay S. Crouse of White Oak; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Jim Patton, Billy Tully, Wiley Weaver, Robert Thomason, Robert Lee Stewart, and Paul Gunter. on August 29, 1973.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 226, District 170, Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 183, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 69, District 41-63, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Justice of the Peace stenographer8

Family

Albert Founten Bryson b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
Marriage*Dixie Lee Crouse married Albert Founten Bryson, son of Manser Henry Bryson and Mary Frances DeWeese, on November 22, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Crouse marriage record.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert F. Bryson death certificate.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Willard marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Nagle marriage record.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  16. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

John Groce/Grose/Gross Bryson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 7, 1913, d. July 16, 1982
FatherAlbert Founten Bryson1,2,7,8,4 b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
MotherDixie Lee Crouse1,2,7,8,4 b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     John Groce/Grose/Gross Bryson was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 234-10-9255.9 He was born on March 7, 1913 at Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 22, 1913.1,9,10 He married Charlotte Ann Shingleton on June 23, 1942 at Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.4,11 John Groce/Grose/Gross Bryson died on July 16, 1982 at West Virginia at age 69.9,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 226, District 170, Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 183, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family

Charlotte Ann Shingleton b. February 10, 1920, d. May 9, 2007
Marriage*John Groce/Grose/Gross Bryson married Charlotte Ann Shingleton on June 23, 1942 at Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charlotte S. Bryson obituary in the May 18, 2007 edition.

Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 22, 1915, d. August 8, 1992
FatherAlbert Founten Bryson1,2,3,4,9,10,11,6,8 b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
MotherDixie Lee Crouse1,2,3,4,9,10,11,6,8 b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 234-10-8819.6 Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson was buried at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, Seminole Co., Florida.12 He was born on June 22, 1915 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,13,6,7 He married Ruth Kathleen Willard on September 5, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson and Ruth Kathleen Willard were divorced before April, 1950.11 Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Mary Ovella Hutchins on August 22, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8 Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Pearlotha Mae Harris on November 4, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson died on August 8, 1992 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 77.13,5,6 He Frederick B. Bryson Sr., 77, Plumosus Drive, Altamonte Springs, died Saturday, Aug. 8. Mr. Bryson was an automobile salesman. Born in Eccles, W.Va., he moved to Central Florida in 1960. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: wife, Pearlotha; daughters, Paula Ann Mull, Orlando, Constance Sue Farrell, West Virginia; sons, Dennis W., Osceola, Mo., F. Bruce Jr., Cape Coral, Jeffrey E., Orlando; brother, Robert C., Indiana; five grandchildren. on August 9, 1992.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 226, District 170, Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 183, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 69, District 41-63, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1950Coal company engineer helper11

Family 1

Ruth Kathleen Willard b. January 12, 1914, d. April 30, 1989
Marriage*Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Ruth Kathleen Willard on September 5, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson and Ruth Kathleen Willard were divorced before April, 1950.11 
Child
  • Constance Sue Bryson5,14

Family 2

Mary Ovella Hutchins b. circa 1924
Marriage*Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Mary Ovella Hutchins on August 22, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8 

Family 3

Pearlotha Mae Harris b. July 27, 1924, d. June 1, 1995
Marriage*Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Pearlotha Mae Harris on November 4, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Children
  • Frederick Bruce Bryson Jr.5
  • Jeffrey Eugene Bryson5,15

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Willard marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Nagle marriage record.
  5. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Frederick B. Bryson, Sr. obituary in the Aug 9, 1992 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [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.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13163] All Faiths Memorial Park, Seminole Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ferrell-Bryson marriage record.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the birth announcements in the May 27, 1959 edition.

Robert Carrington Bryson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 12, 1917, d. November 1, 2014
FatherAlbert Founten Bryson1,2,7,8,9,4,10 b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
MotherDixie Lee Crouse1,2,7,8,9,4,10 b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     Robert Carrington Bryson was buried at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, 5300 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.5 His Social Security Number was 232-01-3583.11 He was born on February 12, 1917 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,12,10,13,11 He married Elizabeth Carl Coleman on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.9,14 Robert Carrington Bryson and Elizabeth Carl Coleman were divorced before December, 1945.14 Robert Carrington Bryson married Anamae Ballard on December 13, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4,15,12,10 Robert Carrington Bryson died on November 1, 2014 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 97.12,10,13,11 He Robert C. Bryson, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 after a long illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1917, in Eccles, W. Va., and grew up in Beckley, W. Va. A veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army, he graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., before moving to Fort Wayne in 1954. He worked at New York Life Insurance Co., where he was a pioneering agent in the city's life insurance industry. Challenging the gender barrier in sales, he mentored women agents. He won numerous awards, and worked actively until his retirement in 1997, at age 80. He was known for his dawn swims, hitting the pool at 5 a.m. every morning into his mid 90s. Through a skydive in 2008, he earned the distinction of being the oldest person to tandem skydive in Indiana, and the third-oldest in the country. "He reasoned that if the parachute failed and he hit the ground hard enough, he would save on burial expenses". He was active in the American Civil Liberties Union. "He was a friend to the friendless". Surviving are his son, Neil (Nancee) Bryson of Fort Wayne; daughter, Elaine (Ted Yasuda) Siegel of Evanston, Ill; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Lawson of Moundsville, W. Va; five grandsons, Peter Bryson of Virginia, Scott (Amanda Sarasien) Bryson of Fort Wayne, Aaron Bryson, of Carmel, Ind., Aaron Lawson of Moundsville, W. Va., and Myles Yasuda of Evanston, Ill; and two granddaughters, Denise Lawson, of Morgan-town, W. Va. and Toshiko Yasuda of Evanston, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anamae Ballard Bryson; and his son, the Rev. James Lawson of Moundsville, W. Va. on November 16, 2014.12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 226, District 170, Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 183, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Elizabeth Carl Coleman b. December 28, 1918, d. October 18, 2011
Marriage*Robert Carrington Bryson married Elizabeth Carl Coleman on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.9,14 
Divorce* Robert Carrington Bryson and Elizabeth Carl Coleman were divorced before December, 1945.14 

Family 2

Anamae Ballard b. September 22, 1913, d. August 14, 2002
Marriage*Robert Carrington Bryson married Anamae Ballard on December 13, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4,15,12,10 
Children
  • Elaine K. Bryson15,12
  • Neil Albert Bryson15,12

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. [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. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S8878] Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Allen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2312] Fort Wayne News Sentinel, From the Robert C. Bryson obituary in the Nov 16, 2014 edition.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Elizabeth C. Fink obituary in the Oct 20, 2011 edition.
  15. [S2312] Fort Wayne News Sentinel, From the Anamae B. Bryson obituary in the Aug 16, 2002 edition.

Oliver Jackson Gunter1,2,3,4

M, b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983
FatherJohn William Gunter1,5,3 b. May 6, 1845, d. February 23, 1904
MotherRuhama Ann DeWeese1,5,3 b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935
     Oliver Jackson Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 236-05-6137.7 He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3,4 He married Zepha Irene Sanders on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Oliver Jackson Gunter died on April 8, 1983 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 621, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 329, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Coal mine pump worker10
1940W.P.A. laborer11

Family

Zepha Irene Sanders b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978
Marriage*Oliver Jackson Gunter married Zepha Irene Sanders on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
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 Gunter-Sanders marriage record.
  3. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Carla Gunter McGhee obituary in the Sep 13, 1971 edition.
  6. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hinkle-Gunter marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunter-Creger marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald J. Gunter death certifiacte.

Shirley Gunter Toney1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 17, 1924, d. June 26, 2018
FatherRobert Lacy Toney1,6,7,8 b. May 29, 1892, d. January 6, 1947
MotherSarah Bell Gunter1,6,7,9,8,10 b. November 23, 1891, d. July 9, 1976
     Shirley Gunter Toney was buried at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, 4037 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.4,5 He was born on April 17, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,11 He married Evelyn Henrietta Bailey on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3,5 Shirley Gunter Toney died on June 26, 2018 at Florida at age 94.4,11 He S. Gunter Toney, 94, joined his wife in heaven on June 26, 2018. Gunter was born on April 17, 1924 in Beckley, West Virginia. He joined the Navy in 1941 and served as a Chief Petty Officer in World War II in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Gunter became a devoted husband to his sweetheart, Evelyn Bailey Toney, on June 22, 1944 and spent his years in the military writing hundreds of love letters to his wife back home. After an honorable discharge in 1947, the Toneys moved to Florida where Gunter earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. The couple moved to Tallahassee, Florida where they ran a successful law practice and raised two children. Members at East Hill Baptist Church since 1955, the Toneys loved their church family. In 2004, the Toneys moved to be closer to family in Jacksonville, Florida. Gunter loved jokes, politics, Gator sports, playing golf, and spending time with family. Gunter was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Toney, and his son David Toney. He is survived by his daughter Susan Toney Highsmith (Bob), and five grandchildren: Kirk Toney, Lisa Toney Bedrosian (Danny), Gunter Toney, Jennifer Highsmith, and Robert Highsmith. He also is survived by three great-grandchildren, Damien Toney, Ani Bedrosian, and Elijah Toney. Graveside service at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. on June 28, 2018.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 300, District 11, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 239, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Evelyn Henrietta Bailey b. August 17, 1923, d. July 25, 2012
Marriage*Shirley Gunter Toney married Evelyn Henrietta Bailey on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  3. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Evelyn Bailey Toney obituary in the Jul 29, 2012 edition.
  4. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the S. Gunter Toney obituary in the Jun 28, 2018 edition.
  5. [S8056] Tallahassee Memory Gardens, Leon Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Robert Lacey Toney obituary in the Jan 7, 1947 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Toney-Bailey marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Robert M. Toney obituary in the Sep 17, 1963 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sarah Gunter Toney obituary in the Jul 10, 1976 edition.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Woodrow Wilson Toney1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 12, 1927, d. April 9, 1983
FatherRobert Lacy Toney7,8,1,3,9 b. May 29, 1892, d. January 6, 1947
MotherSarah Bell Gunter7,8,1,10,3,9,11,12 b. November 23, 1891, d. July 9, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 233-42-0642.13 Woodrow Wilson Toney was buried at Russell Township Riverview Cemetery, Russell Center, Geauga Co., Ohio.5,6 He was born on September 12, 1927 at Callaway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.13,2,3,14 He married Audrey Leona Smith on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 Woodrow Wilson Toney died on April 9, 1983 at Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 55.15,4,5 He Woodrow W. Toney, devoted husband of Audrey (nee Smith), loving father of Vicki (Mrs. Robert) Portik and Kathy (Mrs. Lee) Simmons, beloved grandfather of Howard Bartlett III and James Portik, dear brother of Sheldon (Okla.), Irene Patton, S. Gunter (Fla.) and the follow deceased: Robert, three infant sisters and one infant brother. Interment Riverview Cemetery. on April 12, 1983.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 300, District 11, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 239, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 93, District 41-95, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1950Salesman11

Family

Audrey Leona Smith b. September 9, 1928, d. April 13, 1994
Marriage*Woodrow Wilson Toney married Audrey Leona Smith on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 
Children
  • Vickie S. Toney11,6
  • Kathy S. Toney11,6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Toney-Smith marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S14918] Russell Township Riverview Cemetery, Geauga Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Woodrow W. Toney obituary in the Apr 12, 1983 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Robert Lacey Toney obituary in the Jan 7, 1947 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Robert M. Toney obituary in the Sep 17, 1963 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Sarah Gunter Toney obituary in the Jul 10, 1976 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14

Charles Lacy Davis1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 19, 1918, d. May 7, 1942
FatherWilliam Isaac Davis1,6,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
MotherElvira D. Gunter1,6,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 332-01-3940.2 Charles Lacy Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary says he will be buried in Calfee Cemetery.2,10,4 He was born on June 19, 1918 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,10,3,4,5 He married Margie Evelyn Minor on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2,3,4 Charles Lacy Davis died on May 7, 1942 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 23.6,2,10,4 He Funeral services for Charles Lacy Davis, 23, will be held Sunday afternoon. Burial will follow in the Calfee cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Davis, a resident of Harper, was killed instantly when crushed by a motor in the Eccles mine yesterday morning. An exploding cable caused Davis to jump from the motor he was riding, and the motor ran over his body, crushing him badly, it was reported. He was born at Mount Tabor, on June 19, 1918, the son of William Isaac and Elvira Gunter Davis, and was a member of the Mount Tabor Baptist Church and of the local union No. 5770 at Eccles. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margie Minor Davis; two brothers, Calvin George Davis, of South Charleston, and Enos Jackson Davis, of Mount Tabor; and three sisters, Ina Willa, Mary Ann and Margaret Rose, all of Mount Tabor, and one daughter, Sally Sharlene Davis, at home. The body was returned to the parent's home at Mt. Tabor this afternoon to remain until the funeral hour. Active pallbearers will be Jack Robinette, Ernest Honaker, Basil Williams, Glen Hall, Cecil Byrd, Holley Hobbs, Bill Willard, and William Burleson. on May 8, 1942.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Drug store clerk9

Family

Margie Evelyn Minor b. March 14, 1923, d. November 10, 2016
Marriage*Charles Lacy Davis married Margie Evelyn Minor on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2,3,4 
Child
  • Sally Sharlene Davis4

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 Robert Lacy Davis death certifiacte.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Minor marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  7. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  8. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.

Calvin George Davis1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 24, 1923, d. April 15, 1967
FatherWilliam Isaac Davis1,2,7,3,4,8,9 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
MotherElvira D. Gunter1,2,7,3,4,8,9 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
     Calvin George Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,4 His Social Security Number was 236-22-9809.11 He was born on October 24, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Oct 24, 1922.11,2,12,5,6 He married Louise Marie Short on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4,13,12 Calvin George Davis died on April 15, 1967 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 43.14,4,12 He Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church for Calvin George Davis, 43, of MacArthur who died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital after a short illness. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. He was the son of William I. and Elvira Gunter Davis of Mount Tabor. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Marie Wright Davis, at home; two sons, Calvin George stationed with the Air Force in Oxford, England, and Charles William, at home; one daughter, Kathy Marie at home; one brother, Enos of Huntington, and four sisters, Mrs. Ila Moser of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Mary Bava and Miss Margaret Rose Davis, both of Beckley, and Mrs. Frances Lovedale of Franklin, Ind. Pallbearers will be Daniel Hylton, Leonard Edwards, Clarence Gambrell, Sam Pilliteri, M. V. McCollam, James Patton, Daniel D. Holliday and John Bailey. on April 17, 1967.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Louise Marie Short b. May 11, 1927, d. November 25, 2005
Marriage*Calvin George Davis married Louise Marie Short on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4,13,12 
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 Davis-Short marriage record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  5. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  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. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  8. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Louise M. Davis Blankenship obituary in the Nov 26, 2005 edition.
  14. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  15. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Charles William Davis obituary.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Bryant marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Marcinko marriage record.

Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. January 25, 1927, d. March 12, 2006
FatherWilliam Isaac Davis1,2,3,4,10,11,12,13,7 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
MotherElvira D. Gunter1,2,3,4,10,11,12,13,7 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9277.14 Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis was buried at Tom Lilly Cemetery, Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on January 25, 1927 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.14,5,8,9 He married Delores Jean Griffith on May 23, 1953 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis died on March 12, 2006 at West Virginia at age 79.14,3,5 He Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2006, after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his father, William Isaac Davis and his mother Elvira (Gunter) Davis of Beckley W.Va., his brothers Charles, Calvin and John William, and his sisters Ila, Francis and Violet. He is survived by his sisters Margaret Leitel of Dubois, P.A., and Mary Ann Bava of Beckley, W.Va. He is also survived by his wife of 52 years Delores Jean (Griffith) Davis, son Randall Davis and wife Becky Davis of Huntington, daughter Lana Davis of North Carolina, daughter Deanna (Davis) Hall and husband David Hall of Columbus, Ohio, and four grandchildren Kelly (Davis) Rutherford and her husband Billy Rutherford, Charlie Davis (both of Huntington), Kai Hall, and Gyasi Hall (both of Columbus). Jack moved to Huntington with his new bride in 1953 where they built their new life together. They raised their children, were involved in their local community and attended church regularly. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, a member of the Masons # 52 AM&FM, and was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. During his life, he served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon, was a midget league football coach, and lobbied for the creation of Westmoreland Park. Jack always had a passion for gospel music, telling a joke, and in later years, golfing. Jack was a retired project manager of 30 years in the federal government. He will be buried at the Tom Lilly Cemetery in Ghent, W.Va. Pallbearers will be David Hall, Billy Rutherford, Charlie Davis, Bob Trent, Fred Robinson, and Frank Rutherford. on March 14, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family

Delores Jean Griffith b. May 18, 1932, d. November 5, 2022
Marriage*Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis married Delores Jean Griffith on May 23, 1953 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,6 
Children
  • Randall Davis3,6
  • Lana Davis3,6
  • Deanna Davis3,6

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 Davis-Griffith marriage record.
  3. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  5. [S14921] Tom Lilly Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Delores Jean Griffith Davis obituary.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  9. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  11. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Isaac Davis obituary in the Oct 23, 1971 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Zepha Irene Sanders1,2

F, b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 234-68-2284.3 Zepha Irene Sanders was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on August 17, 1905 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 As of January 3, 1924,her married name was Gunter.1 She married Oliver Jackson Gunter, son of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Zepha Irene Sanders died on May 27, 1978 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Oliver Jackson Gunter b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983
Marriage*Zepha Irene Sanders married Oliver Jackson Gunter, son of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunter-Sanders marriage record.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  5. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hinkle-Gunter marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunter-Creger marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald J. Gunter death certifiacte.

Thelma Lois Gunter1,2

F, b. November 23, 1924, d. March 20, 2013
FatherOliver Jackson Gunter1,2,3 b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983
MotherZepha Irene Sanders1,2,3 b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978
     Thelma Lois Gunter was born on November 23, 1924 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Pitzer.2 She married Dewey Blake Pitzer on December 21, 1940 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2 As of March 21, 1969,her married name was Plotkin.2 Thelma Lois Gunter married Alfred Plotkin on March 21, 1969.2 As of circa September, 2004,her married name was Varley.2 Thelma Lois Gunter married Martin Varley circa September, 2004.2 Thelma Lois Gunter died on March 20, 2013 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 88.4 She Nov 23, 1924 - Mar 20, 2013 - Thelma Lois Varley, 88, of Venice, FL, died on Mar. 20, 2013. on April 3, 2013.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Dewey Blake Pitzer b. April 4, 1897, d. December 31, 1990
Marriage*Thelma Lois Gunter married Dewey Blake Pitzer on December 21, 1940 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.2 

Family 2

Alfred Plotkin b. May 19, 1916, d. July 21, 2000
Marriage*Thelma Lois Gunter married Alfred Plotkin on March 21, 1969.2 

Family 3

Martin Varley
Marriage*Thelma Lois Gunter married Martin Varley circa September, 2004.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Thelma Lois Varley obituary in the Apr 3, 2013 edition.

Nyla Jean Gunter1,2

F, b. October 17, 1926, d. April 26, 2013
FatherOliver Jackson Gunter3,1,2,4 b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983
MotherZepha Irene Sanders3,1,2,4 b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978
     Nyla Jean Gunter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on October 17, 1926 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of January 3, 1945,her married name was Hinkle.1 She married Jamsie Eugene Hinkle on January 3, 1945 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Nyla Jean Gunter died on April 26, 2013 at Florida at age 86.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Jamsie Eugene Hinkle b. October 15, 1924, d. April 28, 2007
Marriage*Nyla Jean Gunter married Jamsie Eugene Hinkle on January 3, 1945 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hinkle-Gunter marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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&
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jamsie Eugene Hinkle obituary in the May 1, 2007 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Kozlowski-Hinkle marriage announcement in the Oct 11, 1965 edition.
  8. [S13309] Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online www.bilbreyfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Terry L. Hinkle obituary.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hinkle-Mathena marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Eugene Hinkle death record.

Elmer Burton Gunter1,2,3,4

M, b. October 20, 1927
FatherOliver Jackson Gunter1,3,5 b. June 10, 1904, d. April 8, 1983
MotherZepha Irene Sanders1,3,5 b. August 17, 1905, d. May 27, 1978
     Elmer Burton Gunter was born on October 20, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage license and draft card have a birth date of Jun 1, 1924.3,4,6 He married Martha Ann Creger on September 20, 1950 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Martha Ann Creger
Marriage*Elmer Burton Gunter married Martha Ann Creger on September 20, 1950 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunter-Creger marriage record.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown1,2,3

F, b. November 14, 1881, d. March 30, 1966
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,2,4 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 14, 1895
MotherCalliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,2,4 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on November 14, 1881 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5 As of May 8, 1901,her married name was Murdock.3 She married John William Murdock on May 8, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown died on March 30, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.7,5 She Mrs. Minnie Frances Murdock, 84, 354 Ellison Avenue, died in a local hospital at 7:45 a.m. today after an extended illness. Born at Lester on Nov. 14, 1881, she was a daughter of the late Powell and Callie De Wees Brown. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beckley and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Survivors other than her husband, John, are a son, Edgar Murdock, Sophia; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Myrtle) Srnec, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Burnis (Gladys) Patterson, Carlsbad, N. Mex., and Mrs. Joe Nellie Palmer, Ambridge, Pa; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. on March 30, 1966.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 30, District 176, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 138, District 170, Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 182, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 143, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 391, District 41-82, MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Family

John William Murdock b. December 12, 1880, d. June 27, 1966
Marriage*Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown married John William Murdock on May 8, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Brown obituary in the Mar 24, 1954 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Murdock-Brown marriage record.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Minnie Frances Murdock obituary in the Mar 30, 1966 edition.
  5. [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&
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John William Murdock obituary in the Jun 28, 1966 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Frances Murdock death record.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 5, 1884, d. April 24, 1943
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,3,9,7,8 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 14, 1895
MotherCalliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,3,9,7,8 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     His Social Security Number was 232-16-3568.3 Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,8 He was born on November 5, 1884 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,6,7,8 He married Fannie Mae Copley on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.3,9,10,8 Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown died on April 24, 1943 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.3,8 He Funeral services for Grover Cleveland Brown, 58, of Lester, were held this afternoon and burial was made in the Calfee cemetery. Brown died Saturday afternoon at the home of James Wolford, of Lester. Prior to his illness four months ago, he was employed by the Mont Core company of Huntington. He was born at Lester, November 5, 1884, the son of the late Christopher and Callie Dewise Brown. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie Copley Brown; four sons, Bryan, of Kopperston; Mont, of the United States navy, Darrell and Bill of Mabscott; three daughters, Mrs. R. J. Calloway, of Canton, Ohio, Miss Edith Mae and Miss Wanda Jean Brown, of Mabscott; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Murdock of Eccles, three brothers, A. C., of Beckley, P. V., and William of Lester; and one half-brother, Fred Haley, of Lester. on April 26, 1943.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 46, District 48, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 452, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1910Lumber and sawmill worker11
1920Railroad engineer12
1930Coal miner4

Family

Fannie Mae Copley b. March 30, 1902, d. October 27, 1993
Marriage*Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown married Fannie Mae Copley on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.3,9,10,8 
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 Grover Cleveland Brown death certificate.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Grover Cleveland Brown obituary in the Apr 26, 1943 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Copley marriage record.
  10. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Fannie Mae Morris obituary in the Oct 29, 1993 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Dorothy Francis Brown Cofer obituary in the Aug 13, 2006 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S6114] Leavitt Funeral Home, online http://www.leavittfh.com, From the Wanda Jean Brown Locke obituary.
  16. [S14405] Unknown compiler, Wyoming, U.S., State and County Death Records, 1896-1971.
  17. [S3122] Boston Globe, The, From the Mont T. Brown obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Brown marriage record.
  19. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

John B. Brown1,2,3

M, b. April 3, 1887, d. August 28, 1938
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,2 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 14, 1895
MotherCalliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,2 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     John B. Brown was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3 He was born on April 3, 1887 at West Virginia.1,4 He died on August 28, 1938 at McKendree, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 51.4,2,3 He John B. Brown, 50, of Lester succumbed to a heart ailment at a local hospital last night. He had been ill two months. Burial will be made in the Lester cemetery. Surviving Brown are one sister, Mrs. John Murdock, of Glen White; four brothers, P. V. Brown and W. M. Brown, of Lester; H. D. Brown, of Beckley; J. C. Brown, Kopperston; and one half-brother, Fred Haley, Lester. on August 29, 1938.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 452, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1910Sawmill worker5
1930Farm laborer6

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 John Brown death certificate.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the John B. Brown obituary in the Aug 29, 1938 edition.
  4. [S4610] Lester Town Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William P. "Will" Brown1,2,3

M, b. September 2, 1889, d. March 23, 1954
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,2,4 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 14, 1895
MotherCalliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,2,4 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     William P. "Will" Brown was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on September 2, 1889 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Sep 1, 1889.1,2,4,5 He married Fannie May Turner on November 25, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3,6 William P. "Will" Brown died on March 23, 1954 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.2,5 He William Brown, 64, of Lester, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in his residence after a heart attack. He was born Sept. 2, 1889, at Lester, son of the late Christopher and Callie DeWeese Brown and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. He retired from mining in 1948 while employed by Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates at Eccles. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 5770, Eccles. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Turner Brown; one brother, Henry Brown, Beckley; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Murdock, Beckley. Burial will be in Lester Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Harry Utt, Lawrence Cochran, Mel Bolen, Clinton league, Edward Cochran, and Alfred Bedge. on March 24, 1954.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 457, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 196, District 41-45A, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 247, District 41-110, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1910Sawmill worker7
1930Coal miner8
1940W.P.A. laborer9

Family

Fannie May Turner b. December 14, 1902, d. December 19, 1959
Marriage*William P. "Will" Brown married Fannie May Turner on November 25, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3,6 

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 William P. Brown death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Turner marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Brown obituary in the Mar 24, 1954 edition.
  5. [S4610] Lester Town Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Fannie May Brown obituary in the Dec 20, 1959 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Parley Vernon Brown1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 3, 1891, d. January 10, 1945
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,3,7 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 14, 1895
MotherCalliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,3,8,7 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-3971.9 Parley Vernon Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,10,7 He was born on October 3, 1891 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,11,7 He married Effie Lee Greer on November 10, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,5,6 Parley Vernon Brown died on January 10, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.3,7,9 He Funeral services for Parley Vernon Brown, 53, of Lester, who died at Pinecrest sanitarium yesterday after being a patient there for three months and ill for five years, will be held Saturday afternoon. Burial will be at the Calfee cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Born October 3, 1891, the son of the late Christopher and Calarah Deweese Brown, he spent most of his life in Raleigh County and worked for the past 35 years at the Glen White mine. He is a member of the U.M.W.A. local at Glen White and also of the Methodist church at Lester. Surviving besides his wife, Effie Lee Brown, are four daughters, Mrs. Marie Leef of Richwood, Mrs. Edna Mae Smith of Lester, Mrs. Lillian Brown of Chesapeake City, Maryland, and Norma Jean of Lester, and five sons, Donald Brown of MacArthur, Maurice, Howard, Nathan and Alvis Brown of Lester. Active pallbearers will be Millard Horton, Claude Webb, Charlie Cochran, Ire Cochran, Steve Birchfield and Nelt Bolen. on January 11, 1946.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1920Dwelling 6, District 16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 1, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 1, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1910Railroad brakeman13
1920Coal miner14
1930Coal miner8
1940Coal miner15

Family

Effie Lee Greer b. February 5, 1893, d. February 25, 1974
Marriage*Parley Vernon Brown married Effie Lee Greer on November 10, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parley Vernon Brown death certificate.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Norma Jean Bragg obituary in the Sep 24, 2014 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Lillian Brown Hall obituary in the Aug 31, 2007 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Parley Vernon Brown obituary in the Jan 11, 1946 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Greer marriage record.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Howard Vernon Brown obituary in the Jun 7, 2012 edition.
  17. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Nathan Brown obituary in the Jun 19, 2011 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Mills marriage record.
  19. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Brown marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Lester marriage record.

Lura Dean Richardson1,2

F, b. March 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1944
     Lura Dean Richardson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on March 7, 1884 at Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,2 As of December 25, 1900,her married name was Brown.1 She married Henry Dow Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Calliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on December 25, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1,5 Lura Dean Richardson Mrs. Laura Dean Brown, 50-year old resident of 110 East Main street, died at her home this morning at 7:30 o’clock, following an illness of three years. Mrs. Brown was born March 7, 1884 at Crow, the daughter of Preston Ballard and Sara Catherine Mays Ballard. She was a member of the First Christian church and was an active member of the Missionary society of the same church. Surviving are her husband, Henry D. Brown, a conductor for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway company; one neice Alma Richardson; and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Albert Morris, of Crow; Mrs. May Ford, of Beckley; A. E. Richardson, of Kopperston; Wade Richardson, Claude Richardson, and Rosco Richardson, all of East Beckley; L. V. Richardson, of Crow; and Preston Richardson, of Norfolk, Virginia. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial park. on February 8, 1944.5 She died on February 8, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 37, District 24, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 20, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 384, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 359, District 41-31, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Henry Dow Brown b. August 14, 1879, d. August 27, 1958
Marriage*Lura Dean Richardson married Henry Dow Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Calliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on December 25, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1,5 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Richardson marriage record.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lura Dean Brown death certificate.
  4. [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&
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lura Dean Brown obituary in the Feb 8, 1944 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Fannie Mae Copley1,2,3

F, b. March 30, 1902, d. October 27, 1993
     Fannie Mae Copley was buried at Beverly Cemetery, Beverly, Washington Co., Ohio.3 She was born on March 30, 1902 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.3 As of July 28, 1917,her married name was Brown.1,2 She married Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Calliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 Fannie Mae Copley died on October 27, 1993 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 91.3 She Fannie Mae Morris, 91, of Fort Collins died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1993, at a local nursing home. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. She was born Fannie Mae Copley on March 30, 1902, in Louisa, Ky., to M.T. Copley and Tinnie Louise Williamson Copley, both deceased. She married Grover C. Brown in Williamson, W.Va., in 1918. He died in 1943. In Nov. 1948, she married Dana Morris in Pomeroy, Ohio. Mr. Morris died in 1979. Mrs. Morris had lived in Fort Collins since 1988, having moved from Corpus Christi, Texas. She mas a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Morris had been a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Cofer of Fort Collins, and Wanda Locke of Belpre, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, one daughter, five brothers and three sisters. on October 29, 1993.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 46, District 48, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 452, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 476, District 55-9, Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia7

Family

Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown b. November 5, 1884, d. April 24, 1943
Marriage*Fannie Mae Copley married Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Calliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grover Cleveland Brown death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Copley marriage record.
  3. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Fannie Mae Morris obituary in the Oct 29, 1993 edition.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Grover Cleveland Brown obituary in the Apr 26, 1943 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Dorothy Francis Brown Cofer obituary in the Aug 13, 2006 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S6114] Leavitt Funeral Home, online http://www.leavittfh.com, From the Wanda Jean Brown Locke obituary.
  11. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Bryan W. Brown obituary in the Oct 19, 1960 edition.
  12. [S14405] Unknown compiler, Wyoming, U.S., State and County Death Records, 1896-1971.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S3122] Boston Globe, The, From the Mont T. Brown obituary in the Apr 16, 1986 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Brown marriage record.
  16. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Norris Kenneth Patton Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 8, 1916, d. July 27, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6098.6 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. was buried at Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., Georgia.2 He was born on September 8, 1916 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,1,2,5,7 He married Irene Evelyn Toney, daughter of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on August 12, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,4 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. and Irene Evelyn Toney were divorced after 1963.8 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. died on July 27, 1998 at Gilmer Co., Georgia, at age 81.6,2,3,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 41-44, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Coal miner9

Family

Irene Evelyn Toney b. January 11, 1920, d. November 16, 2005
Marriage*Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. married Irene Evelyn Toney, daughter of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on August 12, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,4 
Divorce* Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. and Irene Evelyn Toney were divorced after 1963.8 
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. [S8909] Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., GA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Irene Evelyn Toney Patton obituary in the Nov 19, 2005 edition.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8910] Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., online www.miznerfuneralhome.com, From the Darlene E. Dahl obituary.
  11. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Harold Toney1

M, b. September 27, 1921, d. September 27, 1921
FatherRobert Lacy Toney2 b. May 29, 1892, d. January 6, 1947
MotherSarah Bell Gunter2 b. November 23, 1891, d. July 9, 1976
     Harold Toney was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He died on September 27, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on September 27, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14

Lillian Toney1

F, b. November 10, 1922, d. November 10, 1922
FatherRobert Lacy Toney2 b. May 29, 1892, d. January 6, 1947
MotherSarah Bell Gunter2 b. November 23, 1891, d. July 9, 1976
     Lillian Toney was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She died on November 10, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on November 10, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  2. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14

Evelyn Henrietta Bailey1,2

F, b. August 17, 1923, d. July 25, 2012
     Evelyn Henrietta Bailey was buried at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, 4037 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.2,3 She was born on August 17, 1923 at Big Stick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 As of June 22, 1944,her married name was Toney.4,1 She married Shirley Gunter Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Evelyn Henrietta Bailey died on July 25, 2012 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 88.2 She Evelyn Bailey Toney, 88, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on July 25, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Beckley, WV, to the late John L. and Laura Phipps Bailey. Evelyn married Gunter Toney in 1944 and then accompanied him to several U.S. Naval stations. After moving to Tallahassee, Evelyn worked for the Florida State Legislature, and then as a legal secretary for her husband Gunter for 32 years. Evelyn enjoyed traveling within the US and Europe but her greatest joys in life were her family and church. She has been a member of East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee since 1955, and a charter member of the Mary Lou Tindall Sunday School class. Evelyn and Gunter moved from Tallahassee to Jacksonville in 2004 to be closer to family. Preceded in death by her son, David Toney, she is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, S. Gunter Toney; daughter, Susan Toney Highsmith (Bob); brothers, Fred Bailey (Ann) and Don Bailey (Bettie); grandchildren, Kirk Toney, Lisa Bedrosian (Danny), Dartanion Toney, Jennifer Highsmith and Robert Highsmith; great grandson, Damien Toney; along with many other family members and friends. Interment was at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. on July 29, 2012.2

Family

Shirley Gunter Toney b. April 17, 1924, d. June 26, 2018
Marriage*She married Shirley Gunter Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, 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 Toney-Bailey marriage record.
  2. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Evelyn Bailey Toney obituary in the Jul 29, 2012 edition.
  3. [S8056] Tallahassee Memory Gardens, Leon Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  5. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the S. Gunter Toney obituary in the Jun 28, 2018 edition.

Audrey Leona Smith1,2,3

F, b. September 9, 1928, d. April 13, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 299-32-2899.3 Audrey Leona Smith was buried at Russell Township Riverview Cemetery, Russell Center, Geauga Co., Ohio.4 She was born on September 9, 1928 at Fitzpatrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,3 As of November 28, 1946,her married name was Toney.1,2 She married Woodrow Wilson Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6 Audrey Leona Smith died on April 13, 1994 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 65.5,3,4

Family

Woodrow Wilson Toney b. September 12, 1927, d. April 9, 1983
Marriage*She married Woodrow Wilson Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Children
  • Vickie S. Toney7,6
  • Kathy S. Toney7,6

Citations

  1. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Toney-Smith marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S14918] Russell Township Riverview Cemetery, Geauga Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S1935] Plain Dealer, The, From the Woodrow W. Toney obituary in the Apr 12, 1983 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Joseph David Gunter1,2

M, b. June 10, 1904, d. July 21, 1905
FatherJohn William Gunter1,2 b. May 6, 1845, d. February 23, 1904
MotherRuhama Ann DeWeese1,2 b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935
     Joseph David Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on July 21, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  2. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.

Luther Steward McGhee1

M, b. September 30, 1897, d. May 30, 1955
     Luther Steward McGhee was buried at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.2,3 He was born on September 30, 1897 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Sep 30, 1898.1,4,5 He married Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,4,7 Luther Steward McGhee died on May 30, 1955 at North East, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 57.3 He NORTH EAST, Md., May 31 - Luther S. McGhee, 57, an employe at the Del-Mar-Va Boy Scout Camp Rodney near here, died suddenly yesterday at his home here. Mr. McGhee, formerly of West Virginia, had been a resident of this area for about 13 years. He was a member of the Baptist Bible Church of Elkton. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carlie Hunter McGhee; two children, Electrician's Mate 1/C Archie L. McGhee, with the U.S. Navy at New London, Conn., and a daughter, Mrs. Julia Ann Brown, North East; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Pugh, Eccles, W. Va; Mrs. Belle French, Beckley, W. Va., and Mrs. Minnie Canady, Crab Orchard, W. Va; two brothers, Richard McGhee, Ofallon, Ill., and Bea McGhee, Eccles, W. Va., and four grandchildren. Interment in North East Methodist Cemetery. on May 31, 1955.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 353, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 125, District 13-17, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 183, District 8-20, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland10

Occupation

1930Coal mine loader8
1940Farm laborer9
1950Boiler fireman10

Family

Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter b. October 7, 1894, d. September 12, 1971
Marriage*Luther Steward McGhee married Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S4952] North East United Methodist Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Luther S. McGhee obituary in the May 31, 1955 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McGhee-Gunter marriage record.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1145] Descendants of John Gunter, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/u/n/Emer-Gunter-SAINT-LOUIS/GENE9-0005.html#CHILD14
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