Lillie Mae Bryson1

F, b. May 9, 1893, d. September 1, 1977
FatherManser Henry Bryson2,3,4 b. October 23, 1854, d. October 22, 1926
MotherMary Frances DeWeese2,3,4 b. March 14, 1857, d. May 19, 1923
     Lillie Mae Bryson was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-6350.6 She was born on May 9, 1893 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,1,6,4,5 As of November 21, 1912,her married name was Shumate.1 She married Crockett Newton Shumate on November 21, 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Lillie Mae Bryson died on September 1, 1977 at West Virginia at age 84.6,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 175, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 32, District 132, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 90, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 95, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 184, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Crockett Newton Shumate b. September 18, 1888, d. October 22, 1951
Marriage*Lillie Mae Bryson married Crockett Newton Shumate on November 21, 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shumate-Bryson marriage record.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  5. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Crocket Newton Shumate obituary in the Oct 24, 1951 edition.

Oliver Alexandria Bryson1,2

M, b. July 15, 1881, d. January 19, 1964
FatherManser Henry Bryson1,3,4 b. October 23, 1854, d. October 22, 1926
MotherMary Frances DeWeese1,3,4 b. March 14, 1857, d. May 19, 1923
     Oliver Alexandria Bryson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on July 15, 1881 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Sophia N. Jones on July 8, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Oliver Alexandria Bryson died on January 19, 1964 at age 82.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 175, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 149, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1920Railroad engineer7
1920Dwelling 76, District 39, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 116, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farm aborer1
1910C. & O. Railroad depot helper6
1930Steam railroad fireman8
1940Railroad fireman9

Family

Sophia N. Jones b. circa 1887, d. November 28, 1950
Marriage*Oliver Alexandria Bryson married Sophia N. Jones on July 8, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
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 Bryson-Jones marriage record.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Crockett Bryson obituary in the Oct 17, 1933 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. [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.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooke-Bryson marriage record.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nelle Bryson Cooke obituary in the Oct 19, 2004 edition.

Albert Founten Bryson1,2,3,4

M, b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
FatherManser Henry Bryson1,5,6,7 b. October 23, 1854, d. October 22, 1926
MotherMary Frances DeWeese1,5,6,7 b. March 14, 1857, d. May 19, 1923
     His Social Security Number was 234-10-7894.8 Albert Founten Bryson was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,5 He was born on August 24, 1886 at Maple Meadow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,8,9,5 He married Dixie Lee Crouse on November 22, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,10 Albert Founten Bryson died on December 4, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.9,5,10 He Albert F. Bryson, 86, of 206 Bellevue Lane, Beckley, died at 2 p.m. Monday in a Beckley nursing home. Born Aug. 24, 1886, at Maple Meadow in Raleigh County, he was a son of the late Manser and Mary DeWeese Bryson. He was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County and had been employed with Elkins Distributors, Inc. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beckley, the Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95, and the Royal Arch Masons Chapter 38. He was married to the former Dixie Crouse of Maple Meadow Oct. 22, 1911. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1971. He was also a former justice of the peace and served on the board of education of Trap Hill District when Trap Hill High School was built. Survivors other than his wife include three sons, John Bryson of Charleston, Fred Bryson of Orlando, Fla., and Robert Bryson of Ft. Wayne, Ind; one sister, Mrs. C. N. (Lillie) Shumate of Lester; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Calfee Funeral Chapel in Beckley with Dr. Kenneth Schwank and Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery in Beckley. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. Pallbearers are Tom Elkin, Bill Elkin, Ray Sweeney, W. F. Weaver, Nolan Gunter, Paul Gunter, Bernard Canterbury, and Bill Redmond. on December 5, 1972.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 175, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 149, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 226, District 170, Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 183, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Operator11
1920Coal mine hoisting engineer3
1930Retail cashier12

Family

Dixie Lee Crouse b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
Marriage*Albert Founten Bryson married Dixie Lee Crouse on November 22, 1911 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,10 
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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Crouse marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henry Bryson obituary in the Aug 31, 1964 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Crockett Bryson obituary in the Oct 17, 1933 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Willard marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Nagle marriage record.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

William Henry Bryson1,2,3,4

M, b. November 27, 1890, d. August 30, 1964
FatherManser Henry Bryson1,5,3,6,4,7 b. October 23, 1854, d. October 22, 1926
MotherMary Frances DeWeese1,3,6,4,7 b. March 14, 1857, d. May 19, 1923
     William Henry Bryson was buried at Bryson Family Cemetery, Maple Meadow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 234-01-0975.8 He was born on November 27, 1890 at Bryson, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a brith date of Nov 26, 1890 and the West Virginia Birth Idex has Nov 29, 1890.2,8,3,4 He married Mary Lurecia Acord on July 4, 1939 at Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.3,6 William Henry Bryson died on August 30, 1964 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 73.3 He William Henry Bryson, 73, of Glen Fork, died in a Welch hospital Sunday at 12:15 a.m. after a long illness. Born at Maple Meadow, Nov. 26, 1890, he was a son of the late Manser and Mary (DeWeese) Bryson. He was associated with the teamsters Union prior to his retirement several years ago, and was a member of the Akers Baptist Church, at Maple Meadow. He was married to the former Lurecia Acord who survives him. Other survivors include one son, W. H. Bryson of Ft. Greely, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Bud Allen Jr., of Newport News, Va; one sister, Mrs. Crockett Shumate of Lester and one brother, A. F. Bryson of Beckley. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Akers Baptist Church, with Rev. Dewey Akers and Rev. Stollie Parsons in charge. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Bryson family Cemetery at Maple Meadow. Pallbearers will be Ed Birchfield, Glen Shumate, Ralph McKinney, Clarence Birchfield, Winfred Daniel and Billy Milam. The body is at Melton Mortuary where friends may call after 5 p.m. today. on August 31, 1964.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 175, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 149, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 224, District 171, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 348, District 55-11, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1910Depot helper9
1920Farmer5
1940Lumber industry laborer10

Family

Mary Lurecia Acord b. March 15, 1912, d. July 26, 1993
Marriage*William Henry Bryson married Mary Lurecia Acord on July 4, 1939 at Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.3,6 
Children
  • W. H. Bryson3
  • Barbara Jackie Bryson3,11

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Henry Bryson obituary in the Aug 31, 1964 edition.
  4. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Acord marriage record.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Crockett Bryson obituary in the Oct 17, 1933 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.

Sophia N. Jones1,2

F, b. circa 1887, d. November 28, 1950
     Sophia N. Jones was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 She was born circa 1887 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.4,1 As of July 8, 1913,her married name was Bryson.1 She married Oliver Alexandria Bryson, son of Manser Henry Bryson and Mary Frances DeWeese, on July 8, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 Sophia N. Jones died on November 28, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 She Bryson, Mrs. Sophia Jones: of Beaver, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday November 28th, in a local hospital. The body will remain at the Rose Funeral Home until the funeral hour. Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Temple Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. L. D. Roe officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the church a 1 p.m. Friday. Active pallbearers will be W. H. Ford. O. B. Harris, C. F. Noel, H. H. Withrow, W. T. Maddy, Frank Keaton, J. E. Harnest, Clay Crouse. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. J. M. Laing, Dr. W. Fred Richmond, W. G. Huffman, Jack A. Nuckols, J. Silverberg, J. N. McGlothlin, J. Armory, Fred Carter, J. L. Lilly, S. F. Andrews, J. G. Jackson, J. R. Diehl, George Bryant, Howard Phipps, Carlton Cole, Carl Thomas Cole, Harry Ellis, Reginald Lilly and A. J. Karnes. on November 30, 1950.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 39, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 116, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

Oliver Alexandria Bryson b. July 15, 1881, d. January 19, 1964
Marriage*Sophia N. Jones married Oliver Alexandria Bryson, son of Manser Henry Bryson and Mary Frances DeWeese, on July 8, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Jones marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sophia Jones Bryant death record.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sophia Jones Bryson obituary in the Nov 30, 1950 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooke-Bryson marriage record.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nelle Bryson Cooke obituary in the Oct 19, 2004 edition.

Nelle Bryson1,2,3,4

F, b. August 4, 1914, d. October 16, 2004
FatherOliver Alexandria Bryson1,2,3,5,4 b. July 15, 1881, d. January 19, 1964
MotherSophia N. Jones1,2,3,5,4 b. circa 1887, d. November 28, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 234-10-8558.6 Nelle Bryson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 She was born on August 4, 1914 at Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,6,4 As of April 3, 1969,her married name was Cooke.3 She married Cecil Dennis Cooke on April 3, 1969 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Nelle Bryson died on October 16, 2004 at Fayetteville, Fayetteville Co., Georgia, at age 90.6,7,4 She Nelle Bryson Cooke, age 90, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in Fayetteville, Ga., where she was living at the time of her death. Mrs. Cooke was born Aug. 4, 1914, at Quinnimont, the daughter of the late O. A. Bryson and Sophia Jones Bryson. She was a graduate of Shady Spring High School and Charleston Business College. She returned to Beckley as executive secretary at Beckley Newspaper where she worked for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil D. Cooke and her sister, Anna Frances Bryson of Boulder City, Nev., died in 1990. She is survived by two step-daughters, Margaret Frame (Peggy) and husband, Clark Frame, and Jane McConkey and her husband, Dr. Sam A. McConkey; four step-grand-children, seven great-grandchildren; and cousins, Mary Alice Zeller and Wanda Lee Nelle McGinnis. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. on October 19, 2004.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 39, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 116, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Stenographer5

Family

Cecil Dennis Cooke b. September 10, 1905, d. November 30, 1994
Marriage*Nelle Bryson married Cecil Dennis Cooke on April 3, 1969 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooke-Bryson marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nelle Bryson Cooke obituary in the Oct 19, 2004 edition.
  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.
  7. [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&

Anna Frances Bryson1,2

F, b. circa December, 1919, d. 1990
FatherOliver Alexandria Bryson1,3,4,2 b. July 15, 1881, d. January 19, 1964
MotherSophia N. Jones1,3,4,2 b. circa 1887, d. November 28, 1950
     Anna Frances Bryson was born circa December, 1919 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 She died in 1990 at Nevada.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 39, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 55, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 116, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Stenographer4

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

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 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. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Shirley Donnally, former pastor of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, will conduct the services assisted by Rev. David Jones of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m at the Calfee Funeral Home. 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 Virginia6
1930Dwelling 183, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Justice of the Peace stenographer7

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 
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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Willard marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bryson-Nagle marriage record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

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

M, b. March 7, 1913, d. July 16, 1982
FatherAlbert Founten Bryson1,2,6,7,4 b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
MotherDixie Lee Crouse1,2,6,7,4 b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     John Groce/Grose Bryson was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 234-10-9255.8 He was born on March 7, 1913 at West Virginia.1,8,9 He married Charlotte Ann Shingleton on June 23, 1942 at Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.4,10 John Groce/Grose Bryson died on July 16, 1982 at age 69.8,9

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 Bryson married Charlotte Ann Shingleton on June 23, 1942 at Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.4,10 
Children
  • Mary Ellen Bryson10
  • Martha Bryson10
  • Margaret Beth Bryson10,5

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charlotte S. Bryson obituary in the May 18, 2007 edition.

Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 22, 1915, d. August 8, 1992
FatherAlbert Founten Bryson1,2,3,4,6,7 b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
MotherDixie Lee Crouse1,2,3,4,6,7 b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson was born on June 22, 1915 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,8 He married Ruth Kathleen Willard on September 5, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Pearlotha May 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 77.8,5 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

Family 1

Ruth Kathleen Willard b. January 12, 1914
Marriage*Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Ruth Kathleen Willard on September 5, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 
Children
  • Paula Ann Bryson5
  • Constance Sue Bryson5
  • Dennis W. Bryson5
  • Frederick Bruce Bryson Jr.5
  • Jeffrey E. Bryson5

Family 2

Pearlotha May Harris b. July 27, 1924, d. June 1, 1995
Marriage*Frederick Bruce "Fred" Bryson married Pearlotha May Harris on November 4, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the 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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  8. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Robert C. Bryson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 12, 1917, d. November 1, 2014
FatherAlbert Founten Bryson1,2,6,7,8,4 b. August 24, 1886, d. December 4, 1972
MotherDixie Lee Crouse1,2,6,7,8,4 b. August 14, 1893, d. August 28, 1973
     Robert C. Bryson was buried at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, 5300 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.5 He was born on February 12, 1917 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9 He married Elizabeth Carl Coleman on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.8,10 Robert C. Bryson and Elizabeth Carl Coleman were divorced before December, 1945.10 Robert C. Bryson married Anamae Ballard on December 13, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4,11,9 Robert C. Bryson died on November 1, 2014 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 97.9 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, 2014.9

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 C. Bryson married Elizabeth Carl Coleman on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.8,10 
Divorce* Robert C. Bryson and Elizabeth Carl Coleman were divorced before December, 1945.10 

Family 2

Anamae Ballard b. September 22, 1913, d. August 14, 2002
Marriage*Robert C. Bryson married Anamae Ballard on December 13, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4,11,9 
Children
  • Neil Bryson11,9
  • Elaine Bryson11,9

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert F. Bryson obituary in the Dec 5, 1972 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dixie Lee Bryson obituary in the Aug 29, 1973 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S2312] Fort Wayne News Sentinel, From the Robert C. Bryson obituary in the Nov 16, 2014 edition.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Elizabeth C. Fink obituary in the Oct 20, 2011 edition.
  11. [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 Gunter1,2,5,4 b. May 6, 1845, d. February 23, 1904
MotherRuhama Ann DeWeese1,2,5,4 b. August 24, 1859, d. December 31, 1935
     Oliver Jackson Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 236-05-6137.7 He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,2,4 He married Zepha Irene Sanders on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 Oliver Jackson Gunter died on April 8, 1983 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 621, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 329, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal mine pump worker9
1940W.P.A. laborer10

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.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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-Sanders marriage record.
  4. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  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. [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 Hinkle-Gunter marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunter-Creger marriage record.
  13. [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 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.2,4 He married Evelyn Henrietta Bailey on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,3,5 Shirley Gunter Toney died on June 26, 2018 at Florida at age 94.4 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. The family will be holding a visitation at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home- Riggins Road Chapel in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, June 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Gunter's life will take place at East Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a brief 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.2,7,3,5 
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.

Woodrow Wilson Toney1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 12, 1927, d. April 9, 1983
FatherRobert Lacy Toney6,7,2,4,8 b. May 29, 1892, d. January 6, 1947
MotherSarah Bell Gunter6,7,2,9,4,8 b. November 23, 1891, d. July 9, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 233-42-0642.10 Woodrow Wilson Toney was born on September 12, 1927 at Callaway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,3,4 He married Audrey Leona Smith on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Woodrow Wilson Toney died on April 9, 1983 at Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 55.1,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 300, District 11, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 239, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

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.1,2 

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. [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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Robert Lacey Toney obituary in the Jan 7, 1947 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

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 3:30 Sunday afternoon in the Mt. Tabor Baptist church by the Rev. Earl L. Grose, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Beckley. 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

M, b. October 24, 1923, d. April 15, 1967
FatherWilliam Isaac Davis1,2,3,6,4,5,7,8 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
MotherElvira D. Gunter1,2,3,6,4,5,7,8 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
     Calvin George Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,5 His Social Security Number was 236-22-9809.10 He was born on October 24, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Oct 24, 1922.10,3,11 He married Louise Marie Short on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,12,11 Calvin George Davis died on April 15, 1967 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 43.2,5,11 He Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. 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. Rev. C. Shirley Donnelly and Rev. John Lineberry will be in charge and 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, 1967.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

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.3,5,12,11 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Short marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  6. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  7. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Louise M. Davis Blankenship obituary in the Nov 26, 2005 edition.
  13. [S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online http://www.blueridgefuneralhome.com, From the Charles William Davis obituary.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Bryant marriage record.
  15. [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

M, b. January 25, 1927, d. March 12, 2006
FatherWilliam Isaac Davis1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. August 11, 1894, d. October 21, 1971
MotherElvira D. Gunter1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. April 4, 1900, d. May 17, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9277.9 Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis was buried at Tom Lilly Cemetery, Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on January 25, 1927 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,9 He married Delores Jean Griffith on May 23, 1953 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis died on March 12, 2006 at West Virginia at age 79.9,4 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. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kenova United Methodist Church, located at 503 15th St. in Kenova. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at Kenova United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Jack's commitment and service to God can be made to the Kenova United Methodist Church's Music Program. 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. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements. on March 14, 2006.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 88, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 260, District 41-38, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Delores Jean Griffith
Marriage*Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis married Delores Jean Griffith on May 23, 1953 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 
Children
  • Randall Davis4
  • Lana Davis4
  • Deanna Davis4

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 Davis-Griffith marriage record.
  4. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Enos Jackson Davis obituary in the Mar 14, 2006 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Lacy Davis obituary in the May 8, 1942 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Calvin George Davis obituary in the Apr 17, 1967 edition.
  7. [S2246] Princeton Times, From the Mary Ann Bava obituary in the Sep 17, 2007 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [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
     Zepha Irene Sanders was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on August 17, 1905 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 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.1,2 Zepha Irene Sanders died on May 27, 1978 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 169, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 131, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

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.1,2 
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 Gunter-Sanders marriage record.
  3. [S1146] Palmer Wilson, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hinkle-Gunter marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gunter-Creger marriage record.
  8. [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 West Virginia.2,4 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Pitzer.2 She married Dewey B. 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. Funeral arrangements by: National Cremation and Burial Society. 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 B. Pitzer b. April 4, 1897, d. December 31, 1990
Marriage*Thelma Lois Gunter married Dewey B. 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. [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 16, 1895
MotherCaliah 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 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. The body is at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements. on March 30, 1966.4 She died on March 30, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.7,5

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

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown1,2,3,4

M, b. November 5, 1884, d. April 24, 1943
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,3,5 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 16, 1895
MotherCaliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,3,5 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 He was born on November 5, 1884 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Fannie Mae Copley on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.3,5,6 Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown died on April 24, 1943 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 46, District 48, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 452, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1910Lumber and sawmill worker7
1920Railroad engineer8
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.3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grover Cleveland Brown death certificate.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Copley marriage record.
  6. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Fannie Mae Morris obituary in the Oct 29, 1993 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Dorothy Francis Brown Cofer obituary in the Aug 13, 2006 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S6114] Leavitt Funeral Home, online http://www.leavittfh.com, From the Wanda Jean Brown Locke obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Brown marriage record.
  14. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

John Brown1

M, b. February, 1887
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 16, 1895
MotherCaliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     John Brown was born in February, 1887 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1910Sawmill worker2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

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 16, 1895
MotherCaliah 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 Mae Turner on November 25, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,3 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lower Church of God, Lester, by the Rev. Ralph Parson and the Rev. Henry Bailey. Burial will be in Lester Cemetery. The body will be removed from the Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. today. 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 Virginia6

Occupation

1910Sawmill worker6

Family

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

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

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

M, b. October 3, 1891, d. January 10, 1945
FatherChristopher Adolphus Brown1,3 b. July 9, 1851, d. January 16, 1895
MotherCaliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese1,3,7 b. February 9, 1861, d. June 18, 1933
     Parley Vernon Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on October 3, 1891 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,8 He married Effie Lee Greer on November 10, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,5,6 Parley Vernon Brown died on January 10, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 229, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 261, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 6, District 16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 1, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 1, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Railroad brakeman10
1920Coal miner11
1930Coal miner7
1940Coal miner12

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.9,5,6 
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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Greer marriage record.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S4610] Lester Town Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the Howard Vernon Brown obituary in the Jun 7, 2012 edition.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Nathan Brown obituary in the Jun 19, 2011 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Mills marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Brown marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Lester marriage record.

Lura Dean Ballard1

F, b. March 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1944
     Lura Dean Ballard was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on March 7, 1884 at Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 As of circa 1899,her married name was Brown.2 She married Henry Dow Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, circa 1899.2,1 Lura Dean Ballard died on February 8, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 37, District 24, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 20, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 384, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 359, District 41-31, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Henry Dow Brown b. August 14, 1879, d. August 27, 1958
Marriage*Lura Dean Ballard married Henry Dow Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, circa 1899.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lura Dean Brown death certificate.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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 Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 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. The service and interment will be in Beverly, Ohio. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. Warren-Bohlender Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 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 Virginia4
1930Dwelling 452, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 476, District 55-9, Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia6

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 Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo 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 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8705] Fort Collins Coloradoan, The, From the Dorothy Francis Brown Cofer obituary in the Aug 13, 2006 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S6114] Leavitt Funeral Home, online http://www.leavittfh.com, From the Wanda Jean Brown Locke obituary.
  10. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Bryan W. Brown obituary in the Oct 19, 1960 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Brown marriage record.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Norris Kenneth Patton Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 8, 1916, d. July 27, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6098.7 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. was buried at Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., Georgia.3 He was born on September 8, 1916 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,2,3,6 He married Irene Evelyn Toney, daughter of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on August 12, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7,5 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. and Irene Evelyn Toney were divorced after 1963.1 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. died on July 27, 1998 at Gilmer Co., Georgia, at age 81.7,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 41-44, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

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.1,7,5 
Divorce* Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. and Irene Evelyn Toney were divorced after 1963.1 
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. [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. [S8909] Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., GA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the Irene Evelyn Toney Patton obituary in the Nov 19, 2005 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8910] Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., online www.miznerfuneralhome.com, From the Darlene E. Dahl obituary.
  10. [S3213] Mount Tabor Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com