Paul Leonard Davis Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 11, 1903, d. September 26, 1984
     Paul Leonard Davis Sr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4081.7 He was born on October 11, 1903 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7,4,5 He married Pearl Ethie Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess, on December 27, 1923 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,5,3 Paul Leonard Davis Sr. died on September 26, 1984 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 410, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1940Paper mill worker1

Family

Pearl Ethie Crowder b. December 9, 1903, d. November 11, 1985
Marriage*Paul Leonard Davis Sr. married Pearl Ethie Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess, on December 27, 1923 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Paul Leonard Davis, Jr., obituary in the Oct 9, 2005 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Wilma Florida Huff1,2

F, b. March 10, 1909, d. May 19, 1991
     Wilma Florida Huff was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,1 Her Social Security Number was 227-03-8287.4 Her married name was Crowder.1 She married John Jackson "Jack" Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 Wilma Florida Huff was born on March 10, 1909 at Ocala, Carroll Co., Virginia.4,3,1,2 She died on May 19, 1991 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 82.4,3,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 258, District 3-30, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Rayon mill reel inspector5
1950Rayon plant worker6

Family

John Jackson "Jack" Crowder b. October 20, 1905, d. April 16, 1980
Marriage*Wilma Florida Huff married John Jackson "Jack" Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 
Child
  • Lois Lorine Crowder5

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Louise Graham Hayslett1,2

F, b. February 4, 1915, d. July 14, 2007
     Mary Louise Graham Hayslett was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Crowder.4 She married Joseph Roy Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.4 Mary Louise Graham Hayslett was born on February 4, 1915 at Longdale, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,2 She died on July 14, 2007 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 92.5,1,6 She Mary Louise Hayslett Crowder, 92, died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home. on July 16, 2007.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 81, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 218, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph Roy Crowder b. January 26, 1910, d. May 4, 1994
Marriage*Mary Louise Graham Hayslett married Joseph Roy Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Louise Hayslett Crowder obituary in the Jul 16, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lucille Wilson1

F, b. October 19, 1914, d. July 17, 1963
     Lucille Wilson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2 Her married name was Crowder.3 She married Harry Lee Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 Lucille Wilson was born on October 19, 1914 at West Virginia.1 She died on July 17, 1963 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 48.2,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 74, District 3-21, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Family

Harry Lee Crowder b. August 27, 1916, d. May 10, 1980
Marriage*Lucille Wilson married Harry Lee Crowder, son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Gerald Edward Crowder obituary.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 22, 1912, d. December 20, 2000
     Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Frances Evelyn Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.6 Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell was born on February 22, 1912 at Bellvalley, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He died on December 20, 2000 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,7,5 He COVINGTON - Leonard Hubert Campbell, 88, of 2419 Redbud Road, died Wednesday evening (Dec. 20, 2000) at his residence. He was the husband of Elsie Taylor Campbell. He was born Feb. 22, 1912 at Rockbridge County, a son of William Edward and Pearl Walton Campbell. He retired from Westvaco Carbon Plant in 1977 after 31 years of service. He was also a farmer and worked with cattle. He was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by one son, Benny Campbell in 1997; four sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Taylor Campbell; four sons, Leonard Leon Campbell of Covington, John Wayne Campbell of Craigsville, Steven Wayne Campbell of Covington and James Campbell of Amelia; six daughters, Mary Jane Campbell of Clifton Forge, Margaret C. Wright of Covington, Joyce Tucker of Martinsville, Virginia Cox of Charles City, Doris Paxton of Chesterfield and Ruby Harris of Richmond; one brother, James Wilton Campbell. Interment following in Alleghany Memorial Park. on December 22, 2000.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 317, District 3-1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 3, District 3-1A, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Dairy farm laborer1
1950Paper mill laborer8

Family

Frances Evelyn Crowder b. March 28, 1919, d. October 24, 1998
Marriage*Leonard Herbert/Hubert Campbell married Frances Evelyn Crowder, daughter of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1510] Daily News Leader, The, From the Leonard Hubert Campbell obituary in the Dec 22, 2000 edition.
  6. [S1281] Coffman & Crowder, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ksc2space&id=I00371
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Joyce Campbell Tucker obituary.
  11. [S1510] Daily News Leader, The, From the Benny L. Campbell obituary in the May 6, 1997 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dorris Campbell Paxton obituary in the Aug 7, 2005 edition.

Mary Sue Woodson1,2,3,4

F, b. January 27, 1930, d. November 16, 1995
FatherGeorge Edward Woodson1,2,3,4 b. January 10, 1907, d. May 5, 1974
MotherBertha May "Bertie" Crowder1,2,3,4 b. June 22, 1901, d. March 16, 1968
     Mary Sue Woodson was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3731.3 She was born on January 27, 1930 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5 As of September 30, 1955,her married name was Weeks.4 She married Lewis Holland Weeks on September 30, 1955 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 Mary Sue Woodson died on November 16, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.3,6,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 64, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 241, District 3-20, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Family

Lewis Holland Weeks b. April 21, 1932, d. May 23, 2016
Marriage*Mary Sue Woodson married Lewis Holland Weeks on September 30, 1955 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
FatherGeorge Washington Merritt1,2,4,5 b. November 11, 1870, d. July 9, 1924
MotherGeorgia Anna Crowder1,2,4,5 b. October 9, 1880, d. August 31, 1958
     Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,4 She was born on October 25, 1904 at Virginia.4 As of December 22, 1923,her married name was Taylor.5 She married William Alton Taylor Sr. on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt died on July 27, 1965 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 60.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 43, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 230, District 8, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Family

William Alton Taylor Sr. b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
Marriage*Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt married William Alton Taylor Sr. on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Mary Anna Taylor Dressler obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wallace Merritt1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 6, 1909, d. October 20, 1970
FatherGeorge Washington Merritt6,1,2,3,7,4 b. November 11, 1870, d. July 9, 1924
MotherGeorgia Anna Crowder6,1,8,3,9,7,4 b. October 9, 1880, d. August 31, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4592.10 Wallace Merritt was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.11,4 He was born on December 6, 1909 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.10,3,4,12,5 He died on October 20, 1970 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 60.10,4,12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 43, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 230, District 8, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 267, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 623, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 140, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Paper mill carpenter2
1940Paper mill worker8
1950Paper mill worker9

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12528] Covington Virginian, From the Georgia Anna Merritt obituary in the Sep 2, 1958 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

William Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4774.6 William Alton Taylor Sr. was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on May 15, 1904 at Dillwyn, Buckingham Co., Virginia.6,4,5 He married Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt, daughter of George Washington Merritt and Georgia Anna Crowder, on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,3 William Alton Taylor Sr. died on October 25, 1988 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 84.6,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Paper mill carpenter1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Paper mill machine tender7
1950Paper mill machinist8

Family

Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
Marriage*William Alton Taylor Sr. married Grace Bell "Gracie" Merritt, daughter of George Washington Merritt and Georgia Anna Crowder, on December 22, 1923 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Mary Anna Taylor Dressler obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Anna Taylor1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 21, 1924, d. March 28, 2012
FatherWilliam Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,5,6,7 b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
MotherGrace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,5,6,7 b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
     Mary Anna Taylor was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,8 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-9512.9 She Mrs. Mary Anna Taylor Dressler, age 87, formerly of Clearwater Park, Covington, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Waynesboro Manor, Waynesboro. She was the wife of the late Harold Benton Dressler. Mrs. Dressler was born November 21, 1924 in Covington, the daughter of the late Grace Merritt Taylor and William Alton Taylor, Sr. She was a graduate of Covington High School and Madison College and taught in elementary schools for forty years in Covington and Alleghany County before retiring in 1987. Mrs. Dressler was a lifelong member of Covington Baptist Church where she served her church in numerous capacities. Mrs. Dressler is survived by six children, Gregory Steven Dressler and wife, Ramona of San Bernardino, CA, Paula Delaney of Fishersville, Marsha Wray and husband, Michael of Roanoke; Cynthia Hartley of Waynesboro, Timothy Dressler and wife, Sara of Clifton Forge and Renick Dressler and wife, Tina of Stuarts Draft; seven grandchildren, Christopher Dressler, Corey Wray, Kristen Wray, Pamela Hartley Cox, Erick Hartley, Bradley Dressler and Rendy Dressler; two great grandchildren, Duncan Jentzech and Jacob Cox; two sisters, Elsie Slough of Richmond and Alice Vernon of Springfield, TN; one brother, William A. Taylor, Jr. and wife, Jo Ann of Easley, SC; a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge the loving and caring staff of Waynesboro Manor, where Mary resided for the last five years. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.5 She was born on November 21, 1924 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.9,4,5 As of June 21, 1947,her married name was Dressler.6 She married Harold Benton Dressler on June 21, 1947 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6,3 Mary Anna Taylor died on March 28, 2012 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 87.9,3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Family

Harold Benton Dressler b. March 11, 1927, d. November 30, 1989
Marriage*Mary Anna Taylor married Harold Benton Dressler on June 21, 1947 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4459] Loving Funeral Home, online www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com, From the Mary Anna Taylor Dressler obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  8. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Paula Paige Dressler Boone obituary.

Shirley Mae/May Taylor1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 9, 1927, d. June 26, 1988
FatherWilliam Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,3,7,5,8 b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
MotherGrace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,3,7,5,8 b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 224-70-8182.3 Shirley Mae/May Taylor was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on April 9, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 She died on June 26, 1988 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 61.3,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.

Elsie Lee Taylor1,2,3,4

F, b. February 21, 1929
FatherWilliam Alton Taylor Sr.1,2,5,3,6 b. May 15, 1904, d. October 25, 1988
MotherGrace Bell "Gracie" Merritt1,2,5,3,6 b. October 25, 1904, d. July 27, 1965
     Elsie Lee Taylor was born on February 21, 1929 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 As of March 3, 1953,her married name was Slough.3 She married Harry Wilson Slough Jr. on March 3, 1953 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 266, District 14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 624, District 3-16, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 141, District 3-23, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1950Secretary5

Family

Harry Wilson Slough Jr. b. March 26, 1929, d. September 13, 2008
Marriage*Elsie Lee Taylor married Harry Wilson Slough Jr. on March 3, 1953 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Julia Anne Slough7,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12539] Robertson County Funeral Home, online www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com, From the Alice Marie Vernon obituary.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Harry Wilson Slough, Jr. obituary in the Sep 15, 2008 edition.

Peter Millard Dodd1,2

M, b. September 13, 1849, d. March 22, 1913
     Peter Millard Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 13, 1849 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).4 He married Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on July 27, 1871 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Peter Millard Dodd died on March 22, 1913 at age 63.3,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 142, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 74, District 105, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 403, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1880Farmer6
1900Merchant7
1910General store merchant8

Family

Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore b. November 15, 1847, d. May 9, 1910
Marriage*Peter Millard Dodd married Mildred Catherine "Millie" Elmore, daughter of Joel Brownlon/Brownlew Elmore and Sarah Catherine "Katy" Paxton, on July 27, 1871 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  2. [S1274] Hunt, Harper, Taylor, Patrick, Summers and related families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=e_irene&id=I00452
  3. [S1291] Dodd, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2889506&id=I48827
  4. [S1295] Cathy Cown and Helen Stricklin, Jordan Harper Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.
  5. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Everette Dodd death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Mae Robinson death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Edward Dodd death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Irvin Dodd death certificate.

Lillie Mae McDaniel1,2,3

F, b. October, 1888
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,3 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Her married name was Huffman.3 Lillie Mae McDaniel married Unknown Huffman.3 Lillie Mae McDaniel was born in October, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 11, 1911,her married name was Gillespie.2 She married Thomas Bernard "Tom" Gillespie on September 11, 1911 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,4 Lillie Mae McDaniel and Thomas Bernard "Tom" Gillespie were divorced on October 24, 1924 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 As of April 23, 1951,her married name was Bryant.3 Lillie Mae McDaniel married Moody Pack Bryant on April 23, 1951 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 22, District 120, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Unknown Huffman
Marriage*Lillie Mae McDaniel married Unknown Huffman.3 

Family 2

Thomas Bernard "Tom" Gillespie b. March 20, 1882, d. March, 1974
Marriage*Lillie Mae McDaniel married Thomas Bernard "Tom" Gillespie on September 11, 1911 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Divorce* Lillie Mae McDaniel and Thomas Bernard "Tom" Gillespie were divorced on October 24, 1924 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 

Family 3

Moody Pack Bryant b. November 3, 1878, d. December 23, 1954
Marriage*Lillie Mae McDaniel married Moody Pack Bryant on April 23, 1951 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.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 Gillespie-McDaniels marriage record.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Nora Agnor McDaniel1,2,3

F, b. February 17, 1892, d. November 23, 1971
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,2,4,5,3 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,2,4,5,3 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Nora Agnor McDaniel was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on February 17, 1892 at Pott's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Feb 26, 1892.1,5,6 As of April 29, 1908,her married name was Terry.2 She married Oker Pleny/Plany Terry on April 29, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 Nora Agnor McDaniel and Oker Pleny/Plany Terry were divorced before 1911 at West Virginia.7,3 As of November 5, 1912,her married name was Hardyman.3 Nora Agnor McDaniel married Walter George Hardyman on November 5, 1912 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 As of April 29, 1920,her married name was Tread.8 Nora Agnor McDaniel married Harry Tread on April 29, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,5 Nora Agnor McDaniel died on November 23, 1971 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 79.9,5,6 She CHARMCO - Mrs. Nora M. Tread, 79, of Charmco, died early Tuesday in a Ronceverte hospital following a long illness. Born Feb. 17, 1892, at Pott's Creek, Va., she was a daughter of the late John and Kate Elmore McDaniel. She was a member of the Gordon Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harry; two sons, John Hardyman of Endicott, N. Y., and James Tread of Alexandria, Va; one brother, Richard McDaniel of George Creek; 10 grandchildren, and 17 greatgrandchildren. The body is at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Rainelle. Arrangements are incomplete. on November 24, 1971.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 41, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 74, District 34, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 33, District 10-44, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Family 1

Oker Pleny/Plany Terry b. February 9, 1890, d. February 23, 1959
Marriage*Nora Agnor McDaniel married Oker Pleny/Plany Terry on April 29, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Nora Agnor McDaniel and Oker Pleny/Plany Terry were divorced before 1911 at West Virginia.7,3 

Family 2

Walter George Hardyman b. November 18, 1888
Marriage*Nora Agnor McDaniel married Walter George Hardyman on November 5, 1912 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Family 3

Harry Tread b. February 26, 1894, d. December 16, 1985
Marriage*Nora Agnor McDaniel married Harry Tread on April 29, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Walter Howard McDaniels obituary in the Oct 9, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nora M. Tread obituary in the Nov 24, 1971 edition.
  6. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tread-Hardyman marriage record.
  9. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tread-Burnett marriage record.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Richard McDaniel1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 13, 1893, d. January 6, 1973
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,2,9,3,7,10 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,9,3,7,10 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     His Social Security Number was 235-09-7748.11 John Richard McDaniel was buried at Mount Lewis Cemetery, Kellys Creek at Cedar Grove, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on August 13, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 13, 1892.1,6,11,10 He married Vienna Darrell Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, in 1913.12,13 John Richard McDaniel married Nellie Lillian Hamilton on July 20, 1921.7 John Richard McDaniel died on January 6, 1973 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.11,3,4 He John Richard McDaniel, 80, of 931 Georges Drive, Malden, died this morning at his home. Mr. McDaniel was a retired coal miner, a member of the United Mine Workers and the Rand Church of Jesus Christ. Surviving: wife, Nellie Lillian McDaniel; sons, Clarence Lee and Orville Ray McDaniel, and Robert Allen Hamilton, of Charleston; daughter, Mrs. Jessue Tucker of Fort Pierce, Fla; half brothers, Albert McDaniel of Michigan and Henry McDaniel of Sophia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fidler and Frame Funeral Home at Belle. on January 6, 1973.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 505, District 13, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 385, District 20-12, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1920Dwelling 41, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia16
1920Miner16
1930Coal miner14
1940Coal miner15

Family 1

Vienna Darrell Elmore b. June 5, 1896, d. April 4, 1918
Marriage*John Richard McDaniel married Vienna Darrell Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, in 1913.12,13 
Children

Family 2

Nellie Lillian Hamilton b. October 21, 1894, d. January, 1978
Marriage*John Richard McDaniel married Nellie Lillian Hamilton on July 20, 1921.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Richard McDaniel obituary in the Jan 6, 1973 edition.
  5. [S10468] Mount Lewis Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McDaniel-Harvey marriage record.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Walter Howard McDaniels obituary in the Oct 9, 1962 edition.
  10. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  13. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Everette Lee McDaniel1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1895, d. June 16, 1962
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel6,7,8,2 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore6,7,2 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Everette Lee McDaniel was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 232-12-8288.2 He was born on May 15, 1895 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.6,4,7,9,2 He married Mary Zephine Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on May 20, 1919 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5 Everette Lee McDaniel married Hazel Margaret Johnson circa 1923.10,1 Everette Lee McDaniel died on June 16, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.2,3 He Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Everette L. McDaniel, 57, Fayetteville, Route 2, who died Saturday night in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. A retired miner, he was born in Virginia, and was a member of United Mine Workers of America, local union No. 2236. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel M. McDaniel; a son, Charles McDaniel, stationed with the Air Force in Newfoundland; four daughters, Mrs. Willis Bosley of Winifrede, Mrs. Nadine King of Fayetteville, Mrs. Charles Browning of Willoughby, Ohio, and Mrs. Earl McGhee of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Howard of Layland and Richard McDaniel of George's Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Tread and Mrs. Mary Osborne, both of Charmco, and Mrs. Bertha Mullins of Albion, N. Y; and 17 grandchildren. The body is at the Dodd-Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville. on June 18, 1962.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 254, District 20, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal miner10

Family 1

Mary Zephine Elmore b. August 3, 1903, d. February 6, 1920
Marriage*Everette Lee McDaniel married Mary Zephine Elmore, daughter of Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore and Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, on May 20, 1919 at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.5 

Family 2

Hazel Margaret Johnson b. August 31, 1906, d. September 5, 2003
Marriage*Everette Lee McDaniel married Hazel Margaret Johnson circa 1923.10,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alma Lee Bosley obituary in a Sep 30, 2002 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Everette Lee McDaniel death certificate.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Everette L. McDaniel obituary in the Jun 18, 1962 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McDaniel-Elmore marriage record.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8066] Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, online leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com, From the Mildred Nadine King obituary.
  12. [S10475] Pine Bluff Commercial, The, From the Margaret V. Magana obituary in the Jul 24, 2003 edition.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Lester G. McDaniel1

M, b. February, 1898
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel2,1 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore2 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Lester G. McDaniel was born in February, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Mary Catherine McDaniel1,2,3,4

F, b. January 21, 1900, d. March 3, 1964
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,2,5,4,6 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,5,4,6 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Mary Catherine McDaniel was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.4,6 Her married name was Osborne.4 She married Theodore Roosevelt “Bill” Osborne.4,6 Mary Catherine McDaniel was born on January 21, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,6 She died on March 3, 1964 at Quinwood, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 64.3,4,6 She Quinwood - Mrs. Mary Katherine Osborne, 64, of Quinwood died at her home Tuesday after a long illness. Born Jan. 21, 1900, at Potts Creek, Va., she was the daughter of the late John Walter and Kate Elmore McDaniel. Survivors include her husband, Theodore; a son, Raymond of Chilldonia of Charmco; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Tread of Charmco and Mrs. W. C. Mullins of Covington, Va; two brothers, J. R. of Charleston and Arthur McDaniel of Jacksonville, Fla; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapel in East Rainelle with the Rev. Homer Piercy in charge. Burial will be in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville. on March 4, 1964.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 207, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family

Theodore Roosevelt “Bill” Osborne b. August 18, 1915, d. March 1, 1991
Marriage*Mary Catherine McDaniel married Theodore Roosevelt “Bill” Osborne.4,6 
Child
  • Raymond Osborne6

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Catherine Osborne death certificate.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Walter Howard McDaniels obituary in the Oct 9, 1962 edition.
  6. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Mary Katherine Osborne obituary in the Mar 4, 1964 edition.

Nannie Magnolia McDaniel1,2

F, b. October 19, 1902, d. September 13, 1950
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,2,3,4 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,2,3 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Nannie Magnolia McDaniel was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.4 She and Wade L. Sloan were divorced.5 Nannie Magnolia McDaniel was born on October 19, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,4 As of June 6, 1916,her married name was Sloan.2 She married Wade L. Sloan on June 6, 1916 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of February 14, 1921,her married name was Wickline.3 Nannie Magnolia McDaniel married Paul Arden Wickline on February 14, 1921 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 Nannie Magnolia McDaniel died on September 13, 1950 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 47.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 140, District 6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 97, District 36-7, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Wade L. Sloan b. August 29, 1894
Divorce*Nannie Magnolia McDaniel and Wade L. Sloan were divorced.5 
Marriage* Nannie Magnolia McDaniel married Wade L. Sloan on June 6, 1916 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Paul Arden Wickline b. August 20, 1893, d. September 4, 1971
Marriage*Nannie Magnolia McDaniel married Paul Arden Wickline on February 14, 1921 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wickline-McDaniel marriage record.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Marie Collins obituary in the Mar 4, 1997 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Viola Florence McDaniel1,2,3

F, b. June 25, 1903, d. October 20, 1952
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,3 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,3 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Viola Florence McDaniel was buried at Carper Cemetery, Hematite, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on June 25, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of circa 1918,her married name was Carper.4 She married Frederick Mack "Fred" Carper circa 1918.4,2,3 Viola Florence McDaniel died on October 20, 1952 at Alleghany, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 49.2,3 She WHITE SULPHUR — Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Florence Carper, 49, who died at her home near Alleghany, Va., Monday afternoon after an extended illness, were to be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today from her home by the Rev. Harden Sizemore and the Rev. Everett Sizemore. Burial will be in the Carper Cemetery, near Hematite, Va. She is survived by her husband Fred M. Carper; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Fridley, Covington, Va; and Mrs. Kyle Brewster, Quinwood; four sons, James, Alleghany; Pfc. Ernest, Camp Pickett, Va; Pfc. Charles, Dahlgren Va; and Pvt. Robert, U.S. Army Air Force, Fort Bragg, N.C; five sisters, Mrs. Nora Tread, Charmco; Mrs. William Osborne, Quinwood; Mrs. Nellie Zappavigna, Rupert; Mrs. Bertha Mullens, Alleghany, Va., and Mrs. Lilly Bryant, Covington, Va; three brothers, Everett and Richard McDaniel, Winifred and Howard McDaniel, Layland; four half-brothers, Frank and Arthur McDaniel, address unknown; Albert McDaniel, Beckley and Henry McDaniel, Sophia; one half-sister, Mrs. Annie Keller, Chicago Ill., and 13 grandchildren. on October 21, 1952.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 136, District 1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 77, District 3-2, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Family

Frederick Mack "Fred" Carper b. June 5, 1899, d. April 20, 1977
Marriage*Viola Florence McDaniel married Frederick Mack "Fred" Carper circa 1918.4,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Viola Florence Carper obituary in the Oct 21, 1952 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nellie G. McDaniel1,2,3

F, b. May 10, 1905, d. May 27, 1954
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,2,3 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,2,3 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Nellie G. McDaniel was buried at End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on May 10, 1905 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 20, 1926,her married name was Zappavigna.2 She married Sam Zappavigna on September 20, 1926 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 Nellie G. McDaniel died on May 27, 1954 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 49.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1

Family

Sam Zappavigna b. January 1, 1900, d. December 31, 1969
Marriage*Nellie G. McDaniel married Sam Zappavigna on September 20, 1926 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 

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 Zappavigno-McDaniel marriage record.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lethia J. McDaniel1

F, b. circa 1904
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Lethia J. McDaniel was born circa 1904 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1

Citations

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

Bertha Alice McDaniel1,2,3

F, b. November 27, 1906, d. July 4, 1968
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,4,5,2,3 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,5,2 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     Bertha Alice McDaniel was buried at Carper Cemetery, Callaghan, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,6 Her married name was Mullins.7 She married Wiley Columbus Mullins.5,8,9,2 Bertha Alice McDaniel was born on November 27, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of August 28, 1920,her married name was Moore.3 She married Clarence Richard Moore on August 28, 1920 at Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 Bertha Alice McDaniel died on July 4, 1968 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 61.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 176, District 26, Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 43, District 3-2, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Wiley Columbus Mullins b. March 4, 1914, d. March 17, 1983
Marriage*Bertha Alice McDaniel married Wiley Columbus Mullins.5,8,9,2 

Family 2

Clarence Richard Moore b. December 16, 1897, d. August 2, 1951
Marriage*Bertha Alice McDaniel married Clarence Richard Moore on August 28, 1920 at Powellton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-McDaniel marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Walter Howard McDaniels obituary in the Oct 9, 1962 edition.
  6. [S9036] Carper Cemetery, Alleghany Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Everette L. McDaniel obituary in the Jun 18, 1962 edition.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Viola Florence Carper obituary in the Oct 21, 1952 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bessie Louise Crowe obituary in the Jan 25, 2008 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Keeney-Moore marriage record.

Walter Howard McDaniels1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 3, 1908, d. October 7, 1962
FatherJohn Walter McDaniel1,3,4 b. October 4, 1871, d. January 6, 1927
MotherKate E. Elmore1,3,4 b. August, 1868, d. before May 19, 1910
     His Social Security Number was 233-07-3291.6 Walter Howard McDaniels was buried at Layland Cemetery, Layland, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on March 3, 1908 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.6,3,4,5 He married Mattie Sue "Susie" Osborne on July 16, 1928 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.7 Walter Howard McDaniels died on October 7, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.6,2,3,4 He Final rites for Walter Howard McDaniels, 54, Layland, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in East Rainelle with the Rev. Elmer Pomeroy in charge. Burial will be in the Layland Cemetery. McDaniels died Sunday evening in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired miner. Born March 3, 1908, at Paint Bank, Va., he was-a son of the late John and Kate Elmore McDaniels. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie McDaniels; a daughter, Mrs. Maria Bowles of Crab Orchard; a son, Howard Jr. of Lawton; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Osborne of Quinwood, Mrs. Nora Tread of Charmco, and Mrs. Bertha Mullins of Allegheny, Va; a brother, Richard of Charleston; a half sister, Miss Hazel McDaniels of Chicago, Ill; four half brothers, Arthur and Junior, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Henry of Sophia, and Albert of St. Clair Shores, Mich; and five grandchildren. on October 9, 1962.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 112, District 34, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 345, District 10-44, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Coal comapny brakeman10

Family

Mattie Sue "Susie" Osborne b. March 11, 1910, d. August 7, 1972
Marriage*Walter Howard McDaniels married Mattie Sue "Susie" Osborne on July 16, 1928 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Walter Howard McDaniels obituary in the Oct 9, 1962 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walter Howard McDaniels death certificate.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McDaniel-Osborne marriage record.
  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 Calvin L. McDaniels death record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowles-McDaniels marriage record.

Oker Pleny/Plany Terry1,2,3

M, b. February 9, 1890, d. February 23, 1959
     Oker Pleny/Plany Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 9, 1890 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 He married Nora Agnor McDaniel, daughter of John Walter McDaniel and Kate E. Elmore, on April 29, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Oker Pleny/Plany Terry and Nora Agnor McDaniel were divorced before 1911 at West Virginia.4,5 Oker Pleny/Plany Terry died on February 23, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.3

Family

Nora Agnor McDaniel b. February 17, 1892, d. November 23, 1971
Marriage*He married Nora Agnor McDaniel, daughter of John Walter McDaniel and Kate E. Elmore, on April 29, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Oker Pleny/Plany Terry and Nora Agnor McDaniel were divorced before 1911 at West Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Wade L. Sloan1,2

M, b. August 29, 1894
     Wade L. Sloan and Nannie Magnolia McDaniel were divorced.3 Wade L. Sloan was born on August 29, 1894 at Mavity, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4 He married Nannie Magnolia McDaniel, daughter of John Walter McDaniel and Kate E. Elmore, on June 6, 1916 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as single and living in the household of his ex-brother-in-law John McDaniel2
1930Dwelling 9, District 22, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1920Miner2
1930Coal miner3

Family

Nannie Magnolia McDaniel b. October 19, 1902, d. September 13, 1950
Divorce*Wade L. Sloan and Nannie Magnolia McDaniel were divorced.3 
Marriage* Wade L. Sloan married Nannie Magnolia McDaniel, daughter of John Walter McDaniel and Kate E. Elmore, on June 6, 1916 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Walter George Hardyman1,2,3

M, b. November 18, 1888
     Walter George Hardyman was born on November 18, 1888 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 He married Nora Agnor McDaniel, daughter of John Walter McDaniel and Kate E. Elmore, on November 5, 1912 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West VirginiaW. G. and his family were enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law John McDaniel1

Occupation

1920Miner1

Family

Nora Agnor McDaniel b. February 17, 1892, d. November 23, 1971
Marriage*Walter George Hardyman married Nora Agnor McDaniel, daughter of John Walter McDaniel and Kate E. Elmore, on November 5, 1912 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

John Walter Hardyman1,2,3

M, b. December 27, 1911, d. September, 1986
FatherWalter George Hardyman1 b. November 18, 1888
MotherNora Agnor McDaniel1,4 b. February 17, 1892, d. November 23, 1971
     John Walter Hardyman was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor, Tioga Co., New York.5 His Social Security Number was 235-18-9769.6 He was born on December 27, 1911 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,2 He married Pauline Evelyn Ragland on February 17, 1933 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 John Walter Hardyman died in September, 1986 at New York at age 74.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 41, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 74, District 34, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 334, District 10-44, Quinnimont, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal company laborer7
1940Coal miner8

Family

Pauline Evelyn Ragland b. circa 1917
Marriage*John Walter Hardyman married Pauline Evelyn Ragland on February 17, 1933 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Nora M. Tread obituary in the Nov 24, 1971 edition.
  5. [S4813] Maple Grove Cemetery, Tioga Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S2931] Finger Lakes Times, From the Mary M. Forman obituary in the Jul 31, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.