William Remly Dodd1,2,3

M, b. March, 1843, d. June 8, 1930
     William Remly Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He was born in March, 1843 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia); On his death certificate his date of birth is listed as Mar 31, 1836.5,2 He married Hannah Caroline Paxton, daughter of Abner Jehu Paxton and Hester Elmore, on June 11, 1867 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,6,7 William Remly Dodd died on June 8, 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.2,3 He Funeral services for Remly Dodd, 94 years old, who died Sunday morning at his home at 719 Bream street, will be held at ten o'clock this morning. Interment will be in the Harper cemetery in Roane county. Mr. Dodd is survived by his widow; seven daughters, Mrs. Mat McCune of Clay, Mrs. Ella Saunders of Maine, W. Va., Mrs. Harriett Pile of Roanoke, Mrs. Ella Woody of Clay, Mrs. Florence O'Dell of Montgomery, Mrs. Osa Starcher of Calhoun and Mrs. Leslie Taylor of Charleston and two sons, Davy and Donald Dodd of Charleston. on June 10, 1930.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 144, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8
1900Dwelling 73, District 105, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 398, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 68, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1880Farmer8
1900Farmer5
1910Farmer9

Family

Hannah Caroline Paxton b. 1847, d. March 14, 1883
Marriage*William Remly Dodd married Hannah Caroline Paxton, daughter of Abner Jehu Paxton and Hester Elmore, on June 11, 1867 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Remly Dodd death certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Remly Dodd obituary in the Jun 10, 1930 edition.
  4. [S1295] Cathy Cown and Helen Stricklin, Jordan Harper Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dodd-Paxton marriage record.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Ellen Saunders death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Alice Samples death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Evelyn McCune death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malinda H. Woody death certificate.

Mary Ellen Dodd1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 11, 1871, d. May 14, 1947
FatherWilliam Remly Dodd1,3 b. March, 1843, d. June 8, 1930
MotherHannah Caroline Paxton1,3 b. 1847, d. March 14, 1883
     Mary Ellen Dodd was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,6 She was born on May 11, 1871 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 As of April 2, 1889,her married name was Sanders.4 She married Charles Robert Sanders on April 2, 1889 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 Mary Ellen Dodd died on May 14, 1947 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 144, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 325, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 111, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 214, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 385, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia10

Family

Charles Robert Sanders b. October 16, 1864, d. September 7, 1946
Marriage*Mary Ellen Dodd married Charles Robert Sanders on April 2, 1889 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Ellen Saunders death certificate.
  4. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Saunders-Dodd marriage record.
  6. [S1295] Cathy Cown and Helen Stricklin, Jordan Harper Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.
  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. [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 Josie Yearin death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sanders-Campbell marriage record.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Laura Alice Dodd1,2,3,4

F, b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
FatherWilliam Remly Dodd1,3 b. March, 1843, d. June 8, 1930
MotherHannah Caroline Paxton1,3 b. 1847, d. March 14, 1883
     Laura Alice Dodd was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,5 She was born on October 3, 1874 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 As of January 7, 1892,her married name was Samples.6,4 She married Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples, son of Hester Luerendia "Lue" Paxton, on January 7, 1892 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,4 Laura Alice Dodd died on August 29, 1926 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 51.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 144, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 241, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
Marriage*Laura Alice Dodd married Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples, son of Hester Luerendia "Lue" Paxton, on January 7, 1892 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laura Alice Samples death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Dodd marriage certificate.
  5. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Amos Samples obituary in the Dec 1, 1971 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Samples marriage certificate.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruby Ellen Samples obituary in the Dec 30, 2003 edition.
  14. [S1354] Braxton Citizen's News, From the Delphia Marie O'Dell obituary in the Mar 1, 2007 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Evelyn Dodd1,2,3,4

F, b. December 18, 1876, d. May 27, 1952
FatherWilliam Remly Dodd1,3 b. March, 1843, d. June 8, 1930
MotherHannah Caroline Paxton1,3 b. 1847, d. March 14, 1883
     Martha Evelyn Dodd was buried at Reed Walker McCune Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,5,6 She was born on December 18, 1876 at Roane Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 18, 1874.2,3,7 As of September 1, 1895,her married name was McCune.2,7 She married George Washington McCune on September 1, 1895 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2,8,9,10,11,7 Martha Evelyn Dodd died on May 27, 1952 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2,3,5 She CLAY, May 27 — Mrs. Martha Evelyn McCune, 77, mother of Earl McCune of Beelick Knob, and life long resident of Clay county, died early Tuesday at the home of a son, Howard, in Harrison. Surviving, in addition to the sons Earl and Howard, are: another son, William, with the Army in Phoenixville, Pa:; six daughters Mrs. Alice Moore, Spencer; Mrs. Nathaniel Nester, Washington, Pa; Mrs. Katherine Searfield and Mrs. Blanche Zeno, Akron, Ohio; Miss Virginia McCune, Clay and Mrs. Ada Davis, Elkhart; four sisters: Mrs. Flora O'Dell, Logan; Mrs. Lessie Starcher Charleston; Mrs. Ett Woody, Bomont and Mrs. Harriett Pyle, Pound, Va; and two brothers: Dewey Dodd, Charleston and John Dodd, in Indiana. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the residence at Clay by the Rev. M. E. Burns. Burial will be in Reed cemetery at Procious. The body will be removed from the Clay Funeral Home at Clay to the residence at 10 a.m. Wednesday. on May 28, 1952.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 144, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 241, District 7, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia12
1910Dwelling 74, District 2, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia13
1920Dwelling 334, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia14
1930Dwelling 37, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia15
1940Dwelling 357, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia16

Family

George Washington McCune b. March 9, 1876, d. September 30, 1932
Marriage*Martha Evelyn Dodd married George Washington McCune on September 1, 1895 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2,8,9,10,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Evelyn McCune death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Earl Glenn McCune death certificate.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Evelyn McCune obituary in the May 28, 1952 edition.
  6. [S10736] Reed Walker McCune Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCune-Dodd marriage certificate.
  8. [S1345] Unknown author, The History of West Virginia, Old and New Vol III.
  9. [S1347] Don Norman, "Descendants of Peter McCune."
  10. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  11. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Edith Davis obituary in the Oct 7, 1941 edition.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ada Alpha Davis death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vernille E. McCune death certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCune-Hanshaw marriage record.
  22. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Blanche Ruth Zeno obituary in the Aug 15, 2004 edition.
  23. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Virginia Juanita Miller obituary in the Sep 5, 1997 edition.
  24. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  25. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Malinda Hester Dodd1,2,3

F, b. December 17, 1877, d. May 13, 1955
FatherWilliam Remly Dodd1,4 b. March, 1843, d. June 8, 1930
MotherHannah Caroline Paxton1,4 b. 1847, d. March 14, 1883
     Malinda Hester Dodd was buried at George Woody Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,3 She was born on December 17, 1877 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 17, 1879 however, the 1880 Census does not support this.5,4 As of June 27, 1897,her married name was Woody.6 She married George Washington Woody on June 27, 1897 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7 Malinda Hester Dodd died on May 13, 1955 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 77.4,3 She Bomont - A resident of this Clay Couniy town for the past 54 years died yesterday afternoon at her home after a long illnes. Mrs. Malinda H. Woody, 75, was born in Walton, Roane County. She was a member of the Bomont Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Radah Campbell of Clendenin and Mrs. Effie Faye Burdette of Bomont; two sons, Everette J. of Procious and John J. of Bomont; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dora B. Haig of Baltimore, and Mrs. Lola Casto of Dry Branch; a stepson, James Woody of Bomont; two brothers, John and Dewey Dodd, both of Charleston; three sisters, Mrs. Lessie Taylor and Mrs. Ocie Starcher, both of Charleston, and Mrs. Florence O'Dell of London; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Woody Cemetery at Bomont. on May 14, 1955.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 144, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 246, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 7, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 246, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 252, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 144, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 192, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 186, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Family

George Washington Woody b. July 4, 1866, d. March 5, 1952
Marriage*Malinda Hester Dodd married George Washington Woody on June 27, 1897 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Malinda H. Woody obituary in the May 14, 1955 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malinda H. Woody death certificate.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woody-Dodd marriage certificate.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Owen C. Woody death certificate.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the George W. Woody obituary in the Mar 6, 1952 edition.
  15. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tressa Jane Schoonover death certificate.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woody-Samples marriage certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joshua Johnny Woody death certificate.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Walker marriage record.

Harriett Lou Dodd1,2,3

F, b. November 16, 1879, d. February 22, 1953
FatherWilliam Remly Dodd1 b. March, 1843, d. June 8, 1930
MotherHannah Caroline Paxton1 b. 1847, d. March 14, 1883
     Harriett Lou Dodd was buried at Bolling Cemetery, Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.4 She was born on November 16, 1879 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia; Her grave marker has an incorrect birth date of Oct 10, 1882.1,5,3,4 As of August 18, 1901,her married name was Pyles.2 She married Edward David Pyles on August 18, 1901 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5,3 Harriett Lou Dodd died on February 22, 1953 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia, at age 73.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 144, District 125, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 246, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West VirginiaEnumerated with her daughter in the household of her brother-in-law George Woody6
1920Dwelling 74, District 183, Roberson, Wise Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 258, District 28, Roberson, Wise Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 131, District 98-37, Roberson, Wise Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Seamstress7
1930Inn keeper8
1940Room keeper9

Family

Edward David Pyles b. January 1, 1876, d. April 20, 1917
Marriage*Harriett Lou Dodd married Edward David Pyles on August 18, 1901 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1349] My North Carolina Family, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lynnsami789&id=I2537
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pyles-Dodd marriage record.
  4. [S4623] Bolling Cemetery, Wise Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Charles Robert Sanders1,2

M, b. October 16, 1864, d. September 7, 1946
     Charles Robert Sanders was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on October 16, 1864 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Ellen Dodd, daughter of William Remly Dodd and Hannah Caroline Paxton, on April 2, 1889 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 Charles Robert Sanders died on September 7, 1946 at Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 325, District 93, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 111, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 214, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 385, District 44-17, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Mary Ellen Dodd b. May 11, 1871, d. May 14, 1947
Marriage*Charles Robert Sanders married Mary Ellen Dodd, daughter of William Remly Dodd and Hannah Caroline Paxton, on April 2, 1889 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Robert Saunders death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Saunders-Dodd marriage record.
  4. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Josie Yearin death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sanders-Campbell marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,3,4

M, b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherHester Luerendia "Lue" Paxton5,1,6 b. May 5, 1849, d. April 10, 1926
     Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,7 He was born on February 15, 1870 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 He married Laura Alice Dodd, daughter of William Remly Dodd and Hannah Caroline Paxton, on January 7, 1892 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9 Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples married Jane Ellison on April 26, 1928 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples died on April 28, 1944 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 88, District 24, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 241, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia12
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Hugo Samples2
1930Dwelling 126, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 131, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Lumber camp laborer12
1920Farmer2
1930Farmer3
1940Farmer13

Family 1

Laura Alice Dodd b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
Marriage*Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples married Laura Alice Dodd, daughter of William Remly Dodd and Hannah Caroline Paxton, on January 7, 1892 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9 
Children

Family 2

Jane Ellison b. circa 1878
Marriage*Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples married Jane Ellison on April 26, 1928 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Abner John Samples death certificate.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruby Ellen Samples obituary in the Dec 30, 2003 edition.
  5. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Dodd marriage certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Ellison marriage certificate.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Amos Samples obituary in the Dec 1, 1971 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Samples marriage certificate.
  17. [S1354] Braxton Citizen's News, From the Delphia Marie O'Dell obituary in the Mar 1, 2007 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Grover Abner Samples1,2,3,4

M, b. October 26, 1892, d. December 30, 1980
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,5,6 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1,2,5,6 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Grover Abner Samples was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 232-28-7917.8 He was born on October 26, 1892 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,8,4 He married Eva Crouse on November 24, 1923 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.6,9 Grover Abner Samples died on December 30, 1980 at West Virginia at age 88.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 241, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 132, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 133, District 61-15, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 8, District 8-10, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1920Oil field laborer5
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12
1950State road commission foreman13

Family

Eva Crouse b. March 13, 1891, d. June 14, 1971
Marriage*Grover Abner Samples married Eva Crouse on November 24, 1923 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.6,9 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S4785] Koontz Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Samples death certificate.
  10. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boggs-Gandee marriage record.
  15. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lenore S. Hardman obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S4944] Park Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Samples marriage certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hill-Samples marriage record.

Enos Franklin Samples1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 6, 1894, d. February 19, 1980
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,3 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1,2,3 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     His Social Security Number was 234-16-4849.8 Enos Franklin Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7 He was born on November 6, 1894 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,4,8,6,7 He married Hazel Jenette Davis on June 12, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.9,10,11,5,6 Enos Franklin Samples died on February 19, 1980 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 85.6,7,12

Census Records

1900Dwelling 241, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 130, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 65, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1920Oil field laborer3
1930Farmer13
1950Government road worker14

Family

Hazel Jenette Davis b. April 12, 1907, d. December 4, 1984
Marriage*Enos Franklin Samples married Hazel Jenette Davis on June 12, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.9,10,11,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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 Samples-Davis marriage certificate.
  6. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  10. [S1343] Lori Volpone Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2121171&id=I107147338
  11. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Madelyn Nutter obituary in the Sep 28, 2002 edition.
  16. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Joseph Clayton Samples obituary.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deusenberry-Samples marriage certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kathleen Deusenberry death certificate.
  21. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kathleen Deusenberry obituary.
  22. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  23. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-King marriage certificate.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Lesher marriage certificate.
  26. [S7649] Odd Fellows Cemetery, Kent Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com/.
  27. [S1858] Delaware State News, From the Norman Arthur Samples obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
  28. [S7650] Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, online www.krcummins.com, From the Dessie Shamblin obituary.
  29. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shamblin-Samples marriage record.
  30. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Casto-Samples marriage record.
  31. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woods-Samples marriage certificate.
  32. [S7651] Stump Funeral Home and Cremation, Inc., online www.stumpfuneralhomes.com, From the Paul F. Samples obituary.
  33. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Samples marriage certificate.

Amos Monroe Samples1,2,3,4

M, b. July 24, 1897, d. November 29, 1971
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,5 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1,2,5 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-1070.6 Amos Monroe Samples was buried at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.5,7 He was born on July 24, 1897 at Twistabout Ridge, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,6,5,7,4 He married Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton on May 26, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9 Amos Monroe Samples died on November 29, 1971 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 74.5,7,10 He Amon [sic] Samples Dies Monday. Amon (Dick) Samples, 74, a native of Clay and more recently residing in Mason, died Monday at 11:45 p.m. in Holzer Medical Center. He once lived at Cedar Grove and Cross Lanes. Mr. Samples was a boiler engineer and was a charter member of the Mason First Baptist Church. He was born July 24, 1897, in Clay County, a son of John [sic] and Alice Samples. Survivors include the widow, Vanna Samples; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Stephens, Fayetteville, N. C., and Mrs. Betty Pauley, Mason; sons Harold Samples, Cross Lanes, and Frank Samples, Nitro; 12 grandchildren and 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. from First Baptist Church at Mason with the Rev. Harold Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the Samm's [sic] Cemetery, Clay County.

Note: His name was Amos Monroe "Dick" Samples, son of Abner Jehu Samples. He was originally buried in the Sams Cemetery in Clay Co. but was later moved to Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Mason Co. on December 1, 1971.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 241, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 28, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 291, District 11, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 56, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 49, District 20-12, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1920Laborer11
1930Gasoline plant stationary engineer12
1940Gasoline company operator13
1950Natural gas plant operator14

Family

Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton b. June 7, 1901, d. April 4, 1987
Marriage*Amos Monroe Samples married Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton on May 26, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Amos Samples obituary in the Dec 1, 1971 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5308] Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Mason Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Paxton marriage certificate.
  9. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Vanna B. Samples obituary in the Apr 6, 1987 edition.
  10. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Hazel Samples Stephens obituary in the Jul 18, 2007 edition.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S4944] Park Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  19. [S1366] Don Norman, "Descendants of Samuel Alexander Samples."
  20. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  21. [S10900] Times Herald, The, From the Frank Sheldon Monroe Samples obituary in the Mar 7, 2021 edition.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Arbuckle marriage record.

Dessie Duell Samples1,2

F, b. October 12, 1900, d. October 3, 1988
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 234-66-2001.3 Dessie Duell Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on October 12, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 As of June 1, 1918,her married name was Grose.6,5 She married Jesse James Grose on June 1, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2,6,5 Dessie Duell Samples died on October 3, 1988 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.3,4 She Mrs. Dessie S. Grose, 87, of Procious, Clay County, died Oct. 3, 1988, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness. She was a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bogard of Columbus, Ohio; sons, Roy of South Charleston, Gary of Minford, Ohio; sisters, Eva King and Verbie Arbogast, both of Procious, Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa, Addie Dawson and Ruby Samples, both of Clay; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in A .J. Samples Cemetery, Procious. on October 5, 1988.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 228, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 16, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 126, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 38, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Family

Jesse James Grose b. May 10, 1898, d. September 11, 1988
Marriage*Dessie Duell Samples married Jesse James Grose on June 1, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dessie S. Grose obituary in the Oct 5, 1988 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grose-Samples marriage certificate.
  6. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  7. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4947] Erwin Dodson Allen Funeral Home, online http://www.edafh.com/, From the Jehu Gary Grose obituary.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jesse J. Grose obituary in the Sep 12, 1988 edition.
  15. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  16. [S4944] Park Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grose-Rogers marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Page-Grose marriage certificate.

Eva Dale Samples1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 27, 1903, d. January 13, 1997
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,6 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1,2,6 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-4245.7 Eva Dale Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.8 Her married name was King.3 She married Homer King.3,4,8 Eva Dale Samples was born on June 27, 1903 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,6,7 She married Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples on November 5, 1922 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,10 Eva Dale Samples married Archibald Quentin Samples, son of Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. and Rena M. McCune, on November 11, 1943 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,11 As of October 1, 1967,her married name was Harrah.6 Eva Dale Samples married Rexford Olney Harrah on October 1, 1967 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.6 Eva Dale Samples died on January 13, 1997 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 93.12,7 She KING - Eva D., 94, of Procious, Jan. 13, 1997, Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay on January 15, 1997.12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 24, District 29, Nuttall, Fayette Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 113, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 108, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia15

Family 1

Homer King b. October 17, 1907, d. March, 1983
Marriage*Eva Dale Samples married Homer King.3,4,8 

Family 2

Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples b. June 19, 1905, d. October 3, 1941
Marriage*Eva Dale Samples married Jacob Bertie "Jake" Samples on November 5, 1922 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,10 
Children

Family 3

Archibald Quentin Samples b. September 6, 1907, d. July 6, 1966
Marriage*Eva Dale Samples married Archibald Quentin Samples, son of Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. and Rena M. McCune, on November 11, 1943 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,11 
Child

Family 4

Rexford Olney Harrah b. September 2, 1906, d. January 22, 1972
Marriage*Eva Dale Samples married Rexford Olney Harrah on October 1, 1967 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.6 

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. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  4. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  5. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Samples marriage certificate.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Mark Fayne Samples death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Samples marriage certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Samples marriage record.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Eva D. King obituary in the Jan 15, 1997 edition.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jacob B. Samples obituary in the Oct 4, 1941 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donald Lindbergh Samples obituary in the Oct 8, 2019 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Wartenburg marriage record.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Dawson marriage certificate.
  22. [S12922] Molesworth-Williams P.A. Funeral Home, online www.molesworthwilliams.com, From the Sherralyn Anita Samples Bassey obituary.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Schoolcraft marriage certificate.

Hallie May Samples1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 31, 1905, d. February 26, 1974
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples6,1 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd6,1 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 233-74-5263.7 Hallie May Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born on May 31, 1905 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,7,8,4 As of April 23, 1927,her married name was Burdette.2 She married Theodore Ray "Ted" Burdette on April 23, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,8,4,5 Hallie May Samples died on February 26, 1974 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.2,3,4,5 She Mrs. Hallie Mae Burdette, 68, of Procious, Clay County, died Monday in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church in Procious. Surviving: husband, Ted; daughters, Mrs. Laura Samples of Procious, Mrs. Eloise Morrison of Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Jackie King of Dunbar, Mrs. Sharon Samples of Ona, Mrs. Linda Bird of Elkview; sons, Wayne and Jerry, both of Procious: sisters, Mrs. Dessie Grose. Mrs. Eva King, Mrs. Verba Arbogast and Mrs. Ruby Samples, all of Procious, Mrs. Addie Dawson of Clendenin, Mrs. Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa; brothers, Grover Samples, Enos Samples, Eugene Smaples, all of Procious: 16 grandchildren. Burial will be in Samples Cemetery, Procious. on February 27, 1974.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 129, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 125, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 37, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Family

Theodore Ray "Ted" Burdette b. July 14, 1906, d. May 27, 1992
Marriage*Hallie May Samples married Theodore Ray "Ted" Burdette on April 23, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,8,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  3. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  4. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hallie Mae Burdette obituary in the Feb 27, 1974 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Samples marriage certificate.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ted Ray Burdette obituary in the May 29, 1992 edition.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S5276] Keller Funeral Home, online http://www.kellerfuneralhome.net, From the Jackie Burdette King obituary.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burdette-Bevins marriage certificate.

Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples1,2,3

F, b. April 25, 1908, d. May 22, 1993
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples4,5,6 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd4,5 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 235-42-6485.7 Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on April 25, 1908 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7 As of October 20, 1930,her married name was Arbogast.8 She married Joseph Monroe Arbogast on October 20, 1930 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,8 Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples died on May 22, 1993 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.3,7 She Verba Gladys Arbogast, 85, of Procious, Clay County, died May 22, 1993, at General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a homemaker, and a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious, and Clay Golden Age Club. Surviving: husband, J. Monroe; daughter, Ramona Samples of Procious; son, Oliver W. "Sonny" of Elkview; sisters, Eva King of Procious, Addie Dawson and Ruby Samples, both of Clay, Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in A .J. Samples Cemtery, Procious. on May 24, 1993.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 1, District 6, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 126, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 114, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 5, District 8-10, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Family

Joseph Monroe Arbogast b. July 8, 1907, d. June 18, 1994
Marriage*Verba Gladys "Verbie" Samples married Joseph Monroe Arbogast on October 20, 1930 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dessie S. Grose obituary in the Oct 5, 1988 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Verba Gladys Arbogast obituary in the May 24, 1993 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arbogast-Samples marriage certificate.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arbogast-Brown marriage certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Arbogast marriage certificate.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. June 21, 1910, d. June 22, 1993
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-2335.5 Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7 She and William Bircher Eagle were divorced. Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples and Joseph W. "Joe" Dawson were divorced. Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples was born on June 21, 1910 at Angline, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,8,7 As of September 29, 1934,her married name was Eagle.3,9 She married William Bircher Eagle on September 29, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,8,9 As of April 8, 1964,her married name was Dawson.3 Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples married Joseph W. "Joe" Dawson on April 8, 1964.3,8 Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples died on June 22, 1993 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 83.5,6,7 She Mrs. Adelyn F. "Addie" Dawson, 83, of Clay, died June 22, 1993, at home. She was a lifelong resident of Clay County, a member of Church of God, Ovapa, the Golden Age Club and former member of Clay VFW Women's Auxiliary. Surviving: sons, William Wayne Eagle of Mercer, Pa., Ronald Eagle of Crede; daughters, Evelyne McLaughlin of Procious, Charlotte Harding of Elkview; stepsons, David Dawson of Caligona, Ohio, Neal and Lakin Dawson, both of Marion, Ohio, Melvin Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz., Lloyd and Leonard Dawson, both of Washington state; stepdaughters, Emogene Walden of Mill Creek, Donna Smith of Charleston; sisters, Eva King of Procious, Ruby Samples of Clay, Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial will be in A.J. Samples Cemetery, Procious. on June 24, 1993.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 126, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 107, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

William Bircher Eagle b. June 29, 1911, d. December 30, 1971
Divorce*Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples and William Bircher Eagle were divorced. 
Marriage* Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples married William Bircher Eagle on September 29, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,8,9 
Children

Family 2

Joseph W. "Joe" Dawson b. September 14, 1893, d. February 4, 1976
Divorce*Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples and Joseph W. "Joe" Dawson were divorced. 
Marriage* Adelyn Flavia "Addie" Samples married Joseph W. "Joe" Dawson on April 8, 1964.3,8 

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. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dessie S. Grose obituary in the Oct 5, 1988 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Adelyn F. Dawson obituary in the Jun 24, 1993 edition.
  7. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eagle-Samples marriage certificate.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William W. Eagle obituary in the Apr 5, 2009 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McLaughlin-Eagle marriage certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eagle-Boggs marriage certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harding-Eagle marriage certificate.

Ruby Ellen Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. April 26, 1913, d. December 17, 2003
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,4 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1,4 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Ruby Ellen Samples was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 263-66-4465.5 She was born on April 26, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.4,6 She married Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples on December 18, 1931 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,7,6 Ruby Ellen Samples died on December 17, 2003 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 90.5,4 She Ruby Ellen Samples, 90, of Clay died Dec. 17, 2003, at The Walton Inn, Walton. She was born April 26, 1913, daughter of the late Abner Jehue and Alice Dodd Samples. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy. She was a member of Liberty Advent Christian Church, Procious, the Senior Citizens Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Clay County Women's Club and the Widows Club. Survivors include her sons, Garrett D. Samples of Clendenin, Warren Neal Samples of Cleveland, Tenn; daughters, Nadine McKown of Looneyville, Emogene Morris of Jacksonville, Fla., Karen Dawson of Ovapa; sister, Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Sams Cemetery, Procious. on December 30, 2003.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 126, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 132, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 78, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples b. February 15, 1909, d. March 2, 1976
Marriage*Ruby Ellen Samples married Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Samples on December 18, 1931 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruby Ellen Samples obituary in the Dec 30, 2003 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Samples marriage certificate.
  7. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Cruikshank marriage certificate.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Nadine McKown obituary in the Dec 17, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Hardway marriage certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Bosley marriage certificate.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McKown-Samples marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Morris-Samples marriage certificate.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dawson-Samples marriage certificate.

Delphia Marie Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. December 22, 1914, d. February 18, 2007
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples5,1,6,7,4 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd5,6,7,4 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     Delphia Marie Samples was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 234-86-5356.8 She was born on December 22, 1914 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7 As of September 29, 1934,her married name was O'Dell.2,9 She married Gay August O'Dell on September 29, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,10,7,9 Delphia Marie Samples died on February 18, 2007 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 92.10,8,7 She Delphia Marie O'Dell, 92, of Ovapa, passed away peacefully at Dovie's Retirement Home Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. She was born in Procious to the late Abner Jehu and Laura Dodd Samples. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gay A. O'Dell; sons, Mark Andrew and Ronald Lee; and grandsons, David Paul Friend and Robert Gay Friend. Delphia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry A. and Alice O'Dell of Bomont; daughters and sons-in-law, Alyce Faye and Criss Bragg of Ovapa, Mary Ellen and Howard Friend of Ravenswood, Jeannie and Jim Perdue of Ovapa, Susie and Charles Loomis of Given; 26 grandchildren (two deceased); 65 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dovie Starcher, Cindy and Julia, caregivers, for the loving and compassionate care given to our mother. Also, we are grateful to Dr. Leela Patel for the dedicated care of her. Burial followed in the Church of God Cemetery, Ovapa. on March 1, 2007.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 126, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 185, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 195, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Family

Gay August O'Dell b. August 2, 1907, d. July 4, 1979
Marriage*Delphia Marie Samples married Gay August O'Dell on September 29, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,10,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  3. [S1344] Alley Law, Clay O'Dell & Mullens in "WVClay-L Archives," listserve message Apr 23, 1998.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ruby Ellen Samples obituary in the Dec 30, 2003 edition.
  7. [S1354] Braxton Citizen's News, From the Delphia Marie O'Dell obituary in the Mar 1, 2007 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Samples marriage certificate.
  10. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S12915] Wilson Smith Funeral Home, online www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com, From the Ronald Lee O'Dell obituary.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Hamrick marriage certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Friend-O'Dell marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Butcher marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perdue-O'Dell marriage certificate.

Eugene Garland "Gene" Samples1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 5, 1917, d. October 18, 1986
FatherAbner Jehu "Hugh" Samples1,2,6 b. February 15, 1870, d. April 28, 1944
MotherLaura Alice Dodd1 b. October 3, 1874, d. August 29, 1926
     His Social Security Number was 233-36-6308.7 Eugene Garland "Gene" Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Maycle Marie Eagle.8,9,10 Eugene Garland "Gene" Samples was born on December 5, 1917 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1918.7,3,5 He died on October 18, 1986 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 68.10,3,4 He Eugene Garland Samples, 68, of Procious, Clay County, died Oct. 18, 1986, at home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Procious. Surviving; wife, Maysel Marie Samples; daughters, Mrs. Thelma Rhodes of Clendenin, Mrs. Wilma Dobbins of Maysel, Mrs. Shelly Lanham of Polk City, Fla. and Mrs. Lisa Schoonover of Clay; sons, Kenneth "Hook" of Procious, Steve of Pensacola, Fla., Garland and Randy, both of Procious; sisters, Mrs. Dessie Grose, Mrs. Verdie Arbogast and Mrs. Eva King, all of Procious, Mrs. Addie Dawson and Mrs. Ruby Samples, both of Clay, Mrs. Delphia O'Dell of Ovapa; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial will be in H.A. Samples Cemetery, Procious. on October 20, 1986.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 31, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 126, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 131, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 101, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer6

Family

Maycle Marie Eagle b. August 1, 1925, d. July 28, 2004
Marriage*Eugene Garland "Gene" Samples married Maycle Marie Eagle.8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Eugene Garland Samples obituary in the Oct 20, 1986 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Maycle Marie Samples obituary in the Jul 31, 2004 edition.
  10. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Kenneth L. Samples obituary in the Dec 13, 2001 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Schoolcraft marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rhodes-Samples marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Carr marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dobbins-Samples marriage record.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eva Crouse1,2,3

F, b. March 13, 1891, d. June 14, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 232-28-7917.3 Eva Crouse was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on March 13, 1891 at Wise Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of November 24, 1923,her married name was Samples.2 She married Grover Abner Samples, son of Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples and Laura Alice Dodd, on November 24, 1923 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.2,3 Eva Crouse died on June 14, 1971 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 80.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 133, District 61-15, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 8, District 8-10, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Family

Grover Abner Samples b. October 26, 1892, d. December 30, 1980
Marriage*Eva Crouse married Grover Abner Samples, son of Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples and Laura Alice Dodd, on November 24, 1923 at Pound, Wise Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4785] Koontz Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eva Samples death certificate.
  4. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boggs-Gandee marriage record.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lenore S. Hardman obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S4944] Park Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Samples marriage certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hill-Samples marriage record.

Virginia Ethel Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. October 30, 1924, d. May 15, 2017
FatherGrover Abner Samples1,5,6,7,4 b. October 26, 1892, d. December 30, 1980
MotherEva Crouse1,5,6,7,4 b. March 13, 1891, d. June 14, 1971
     Virginia Ethel Samples was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8 She Virginia Samples Gandee Boggs, 92, of Clay, entered into rest Monday, May 15, 2017, in Clay Health Care, Big Otter. She was born October 10, 1924, in Procious, being the oldest daughter of Grover and Eva Crouse Samples. In addition to her parents, Virginia was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald "Bud" Gandee, and her only child, Robert "Wag" Gandee; and her second husband of 45 1/2 years, Hugh H. Boggs Jr; step-great-grandson, Tyler Richmond; and sister, Lenore (Ray) Hardman. Virginia was a 1941 graduate of Clay County High School and attended Glenville State College; she taught school a few years during World War II, but gave it up soon thereafter to become a wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother and great- grandmother. She was a member of the Liberty Advent Christian Church of Procious, having become a member in August 1941. She is survived by her three grandchildren, Karmin (Perry) Richmond, Tabitha (Michael "Mikey") Gandee Cox, both of Princeton, and Troy (Rachel) Gandee of North Charleston, S.C; great-granddaughter, Jenna Grace Gilmore; great-grandsons, Miller Cox and West Cox; sisters, Dixie (the late John) Hill of Rockwall, Texas, and Norma (the late Burnell) Johnson of Bessemer, Ala; step-son, Hugh Boggs III of Great Falls, Va; and step-daughter, Debra Saunders of Leesburg, Va. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay.9 She was born on October 30, 1924 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,4 As of November 13, 1948,her married name was Gandee.3 She married Gerald Franklin Gandee on November 13, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,11,3 As of December 27, 1958,her married name was Boggs.5 Virginia Ethel Samples married Hugh Hyer Boggs Jr. on December 27, 1958 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,2,11,5 Virginia Ethel Samples died on May 15, 2017 at Big Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 92.13

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 133, District 61-15, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Gerald Franklin Gandee b. February 22, 1926, d. April 13, 1985
Marriage*Virginia Ethel Samples married Gerald Franklin Gandee on November 13, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,11,3 
Child

Family 2

Hugh Hyer Boggs Jr. b. October 13, 1920, d. July 10, 2004
Marriage*Virginia Ethel Samples married Hugh Hyer Boggs Jr. on December 27, 1958 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,2,11,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hugh Hyer Boggs, Jr., obituary in the Jul 11, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gandee-Samples marriage record.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boggs-Gandee marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lenore S. Hardman obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.
  8. [S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Virginia Samples Gandee Boggs obituary in the May 18, 2017 edition.
  10. [S1366] Don Norman, "Descendants of Samuel Alexander Samples."
  11. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  12. [S1342] Cutlips in America, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cutlip02&id=I4953
  13. [S519] King and Clark Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=larry9044&id=I80, From the Virginia Samples Gandee Boggs obituary in the May 18, 2017 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Robert Allen Gandee obituary in the Nov 11, 1996 edition.

Norma Alice Samples1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1926
FatherGrover Abner Samples1,2,4,5,6,3 b. October 26, 1892, d. December 30, 1980
MotherEva Crouse1,2,4,5,6,3 b. March 13, 1891, d. June 14, 1971
     Norma Alice Samples was born on December 13, 1926 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of June 19, 1954,her married name was Johnson.2 She married Burnell James Johnson on June 19, 1954 at Burnsville, Braxton Co., West Virginia.7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 133, District 61-15, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 8, District 8-10, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1950Clerical secretary6

Family

Burnell James Johnson b. January 2, 1922, d. November 28, 1985
Marriage*Norma Alice Samples married Burnell James Johnson on June 19, 1954 at Burnsville, Braxton Co., West Virginia.7,2 
Child
  • Kerry Brent Johnson8

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 Johnson-Samples marriage certificate.
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lenore S. Hardman obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  8. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Burnell James Johnson obituary in the Nov 30, 1985 edition.

Olivia Lenore Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. September 3, 1929, d. January 31, 2010
FatherGrover Abner Samples1,5,4 b. October 26, 1892, d. December 30, 1980
MotherEva Crouse1,5,4 b. March 13, 1891, d. June 14, 1971
     Olivia Lenore Samples was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 233-46-6909.6 She was born on September 3, 1929 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,6 As of November 29, 1946,her married name was Hardman.7,3 She married Ervin Ray Hardman on November 29, 1946 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7,2,3,4 Olivia Lenore Samples died on January 31, 2010 at West Virginia at age 80.6,4 She Lenore S. Hardman, 80, died early in the morning on Sunday, January 31, 2010, after a long illness. She was born Olivia Lenore Samples in Procious and was a daughter of the late Grover and Eva Samples. She graduated from Clay High School, Clay. In 1946 she married Ervin Ray Hardman after he returned from serving in the Navy during WWII. They were married for 58 years until his death in 2004. She was employed for thirty years in the Kanawha County school system, first as a cook at J. E. Robins Elementary School and later as supply and equipment manager at the school facility services office in Crede. She held a variety of leadership positions in the Kanawha County School Service Personnel Association, Greyhound Retirees Club, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. More recently, she was also a member of the Red Hat Society and held a life membership in the PTA. She was a member of the Charleston First Church of the Nazarene, whose members supported her with much love and prayer and many cards during her long illness. She is survived by a daughter, Cidney Keith and her husband, John, and grandchildren, Lauren and David Keith of Erie, Pa. She is also survived by a son, Edward R. Hardman and his wife, Dianna, grandson Michael Hardman and his wife, Courtney, and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Ashton, all of Winston Salem, N.C. She is also survived by three sisters, Virginia E. Boggs of Procious, Norma Johnson of Cordova, Tenn., and Dixie Hill and her husband, John, of Rockwall, Texas. Entombment will follow in the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. on February 4, 2010.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 133, District 61-15, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

Ervin Ray Hardman b. February 6, 1927, d. November 18, 2004
Marriage*Olivia Lenore Samples married Ervin Ray Hardman on November 29, 1946 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7,2,3,4 
Children
  • Cidney Pearl Hardman7,2,4
  • Edward Ray "Ed" Hardman7,2,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ervin Ray Hardman obituary in the Nov 21, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hardman-Samples marriage certificate.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lenore S. Hardman obituary in the Feb 4, 2010 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. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  8. [S1366] Don Norman, "Descendants of Samuel Alexander Samples."

Hazel Jenette Davis1,2

F, b. April 12, 1907, d. December 4, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 232-78-5581.3 Hazel Jenette Davis was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on April 12, 1907 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 As of June 12, 1921,her married name was Samples.4,1 She married Enos Franklin Samples, son of Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples and Laura Alice Dodd, on June 12, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,6,4,1,2 Hazel Jenette Davis died on December 4, 1984 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio, at age 77.7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 65, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Enos Franklin Samples b. November 6, 1894, d. February 19, 1980
Marriage*Hazel Jenette Davis married Enos Franklin Samples, son of Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples and Laura Alice Dodd, on June 12, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,6,4,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Davis marriage certificate.
  2. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  5. [S1294] William Dodd/Mary Pierce Decendants, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:568765&id=I88
  6. [S1343] Lori Volpone Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2121171&id=I107147338
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Madelyn Nutter obituary in the Sep 28, 2002 edition.
  11. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Joseph Clayton Samples obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deusenberry-Samples marriage certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kathleen Deusenberry death certificate.
  16. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kathleen Deusenberry obituary.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-King marriage certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Lesher marriage certificate.
  21. [S7649] Odd Fellows Cemetery, Kent Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com/.
  22. [S1858] Delaware State News, From the Norman Arthur Samples obituary in the Jun 16, 2010 edition.
  23. [S7650] Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, online www.krcummins.com, From the Dessie Shamblin obituary.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shamblin-Samples marriage record.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Casto-Samples marriage record.
  26. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woods-Samples marriage certificate.
  27. [S7651] Stump Funeral Home and Cremation, Inc., online www.stumpfuneralhomes.com, From the Paul F. Samples obituary.
  28. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Samples marriage certificate.

Dorothy Madelyn Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. August 31, 1922, d. September 26, 2002
FatherEnos Franklin Samples1,3,5,4,6 b. November 6, 1894, d. February 19, 1980
MotherHazel Jenette Davis1,3,5,4,6 b. April 12, 1907, d. December 4, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 236-24-4082.2 Dorothy Madelyn Samples was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,7 She was born on August 31, 1922 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 As of August 15, 1941,her married name was Nutter.6 She married Nile Clinton Nutter on August 15, 1941 at Gallia Co., Ohio.3,8,9,6,10 Dorothy Madelyn Samples died on September 26, 2002 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.2,3 She D. Madelyn Nutter, 80, of Ansted passed away Sept. 26, 2002, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, following a short illness. Mrs. Nutter was born Aug. 31, 1922, in Clay County. She was the daughter of the late Enos and Hazel Davis Samples. She was a member of Ansted Baptist Church, where she was a member of the church choir. She was a poll-worker for many years, a member of American Baptist Women, Senior Friends and a volunteer for Ansted Senior Nutrition Site. She loved quilting and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nile Clinton Nutter on Oct. 20, 1994; a son, Nile C. Nutter; two sisters, Agnes Stone and Kathleen Deusenberry; two brothers, Carlos Samples and Zane Samples; and a grandchild, Clifford Nutter. Survivors are a daughter, Carolyn S. Harrah of South Rockwood, Mich; a son, J. Kelley Nutter of Louisa, Ky; five sisters, Nina Mae Montileone and Anna Faye Schiavone, both of Florida, Dessie Marie Shamblin and Coral Jane Odenbaugh, both of Ohio, and Nancy Ruth Samples of Clay County; three brothers, Norman Samples of Delaware, Joseph Samples and Paul Samples of Clay County; five grandchildren, Julie Pool, Kelli Timmons, Keith Harrah, Jesse Nutter and Lincoln Nutter; five great-grandchildren, John Pool, Taylor Pool, Aaron Timmons, Amber Timmons and Ashley Harrah. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor. on September 28, 2002.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1

Family

Nile Clinton Nutter b. November 24, 1920, d. October 20, 1994
Marriage*Dorothy Madelyn Samples married Nile Clinton Nutter on August 15, 1941 at Gallia Co., Ohio.3,8,9,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Madelyn Nutter obituary in the Sep 28, 2002 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Joseph Clayton Samples obituary.
  6. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  7. [S4672] Restlawn Memory Gardens, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Nile Clinton Nutter obituary in the Oct 21, 1994 edition.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Kelley Nutter obituary in the May 31, 2018 edition.
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrah-Nutter marriage record.
  13. [S7648] Evans Funeral Home, online www.evans-funeral-home.com, From the Lincoln Pierce Nutter obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Laura Kathleen "Kate" Samples1,2

F, b. December 9, 1924, d. November 16, 1952
FatherEnos Franklin Samples1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. November 6, 1894, d. February 19, 1980
MotherHazel Jenette Davis1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. April 12, 1907, d. December 4, 1984
     Laura Kathleen "Kate" Samples On Sunday the 16th of November Kathleen departed this life at age 26 years 11 months and 7 days as she suffered burns throughout her body. She leaves behind a husband Jennings S. Deusenberry, two sons Ray and baby Roger; her parents, Enos and Janette (Davis) Samples; maternal grandmother Susie (Ellison) Davis; mother-in-law Nancy (Sams) Deusenberry; many siblings, their spouses and Nieces and Nephews. A service was held on Tuesday the 18th of November at Samms Cemetery.7 She was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,7 She was born on December 9, 1924 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her death ceertificate has a birth year of 1925.4,5,8 As of April 10, 1948,her married name was Deusenberry.2,4 She married Jennings Sams Deusenberry on April 10, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,7 Laura Kathleen "Kate" Samples died on November 16, 1952 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 27.5,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1

Family

Jennings Sams Deusenberry b. April 11, 1904, d. July 19, 1975
Marriage*Laura Kathleen "Kate" Samples married Jennings Sams Deusenberry on April 10, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Madelyn Nutter obituary in the Sep 28, 2002 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deusenberry-Samples marriage certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kathleen Deusenberry death certificate.
  6. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Joseph Clayton Samples obituary.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kathleen Deusenberry obituary.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Carlos Forest Samples1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 2, 1927, d. April 29, 1996
FatherEnos Franklin Samples1,8,9,5,6 b. November 6, 1894, d. February 19, 1980
MotherHazel Jenette Davis1,8,9,5,6 b. April 12, 1907, d. December 4, 1984
     Carlos Forest Samples was buried at A. J. Samples Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-40-1896.2 He was born on January 2, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5,7,10 He married Letha Virginia Davis on November 21, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.11,6 Carlos Forest Samples died on April 29, 1996 at West Virginia at age 69.2,3,4,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1

Family

Letha Virginia Davis b. June 17, 1907, d. May 27, 1984
Marriage*Carlos Forest Samples married Letha Virginia Davis on November 21, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.11,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S4945] A.J. Samples Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Madelyn Nutter obituary in the Sep 28, 2002 edition.
  9. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Joseph Clayton Samples obituary.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Agnes Jenetta Samples1,2,3

F, b. August 9, 1928, d. April 15, 1988
FatherEnos Franklin Samples1,4,5,2 b. November 6, 1894, d. February 19, 1980
MotherHazel Jenette Davis1,4,5,2 b. April 12, 1907, d. December 4, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 236-40-7091.2 Agnes Jenetta Samples was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.6 Her married name was Stone.7 She married Ira Stone.7 Agnes Jenetta Samples and Kenneth Hershel Varney were divorced.8 Agnes Jenetta Samples was born on August 9, 1928 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of July 11, 1944,her married name was Varney.3 She married Kenneth Hershel Varney on July 11, 1944 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 Agnes Jenetta Samples died on April 15, 1988 at West Virginia at age 59.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Ira Stone
Marriage*Agnes Jenetta Samples married Ira Stone.7 

Family 2

Kenneth Hershel Varney b. February 9, 1928, d. June 24, 2000
Divorce*Agnes Jenetta Samples and Kenneth Hershel Varney were divorced.8 
Marriage* Agnes Jenetta Samples married Kenneth Hershel Varney on July 11, 1944 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Varney-Samples marriage record.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the D. Madelyn Nutter obituary in the Sep 28, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5400] Matics Funeral Home, online http://www.maticsfuneralhome.com/, From the Joseph Clayton Samples obituary.
  6. [S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton1,2,3

F, b. June 7, 1901, d. April 4, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 233-86-0782.4 Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton was buried at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on June 7, 1901 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 As of May 26, 1918,her married name was Samples.2 She married Amos Monroe Samples, son of Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples and Laura Alice Dodd, on May 26, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5 Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton died on April 4, 1987 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 85.5,6 She Vanna B. Samples, 85, Mason died Saturday, April 4, 1987, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, following a short illness. Born June 17, 1901, in Procious, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Anna N. Procious Paxton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos M. Samples, in 1971, and two brothers and one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Stephens, Fayetteville, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Pauley, Mason; two sons, Harold Samples, Cross Lanes, and Frank Samples, Marysville, Mich; two sisters, Vesta Thomas, Victor, and Cala Seaton, Charleston; one brother, Russell Paxton, Cross Lanes; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a member and charter member of the Faith Baptist Church, Mason, and a charter member of First Southern Baptist Church, Pomeroy. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. on April 6, 1987.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 291, District 11, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 56, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 49, District 20-12, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

Amos Monroe Samples b. July 24, 1897, d. November 29, 1971
Marriage*Vanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton married Amos Monroe Samples, son of Abner Jehu "Hugh" Samples and Laura Alice Dodd, on May 26, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Paxton marriage certificate.
  3. [S10900] Times Herald, The, From the Frank Sheldon Monroe Samples obituary in the Mar 7, 2021 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Vanna B. Samples obituary in the Apr 6, 1987 edition.
  6. [S5308] Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Mason Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Hazel Samples Stephens obituary in the Jul 18, 2007 edition.
  11. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Amos Samples obituary in the Dec 1, 1971 edition.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S4944] Park Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S1366] Don Norman, "Descendants of Samuel Alexander Samples."
  16. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Arbuckle marriage record.

Hazel Faye Samples1,2,3,4

F, b. May 7, 1919, d. July 14, 2007
FatherAmos Monroe Samples1,2,5,7,8,9 b. July 24, 1897, d. November 29, 1971
MotherVanna Belle "Vannie" Paxton1,2,5,6,7,8,9 b. June 7, 1901, d. April 4, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 232-24-6734.10 Hazel Faye Samples was buried at Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Gale Street, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.5,4 She was born on May 7, 1919 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,10,3,4,9 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Prather.3 She married Hereld Prather on April 12, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of circa 1946,her married name was Stephens.11,5 Hazel Faye Samples married Herman Edwin Stephens circa 1946.12,13,5,4 Hazel Faye Samples died on July 14, 2007 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 88.5,10,4 She Mrs. Hazel Samples Stephens, of Fayetteville, passed from this life on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at the age of 88. Visitation will be at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville from 7 to 9 tonight, July 18, 2007, and the funeral will be Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 3 p.m. in Jernigan-Warren chapel. The burial will follow at Cross Creek Cemetery. Hazel was born in West Virginia on May 7, 1919, to Amos and Vanna Samples. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Herman E. Stephens of Fayetteville, a World War II prisoner of war; her parents; and her brother, Harry Samples of Cross Lanes, W.Va. She is survived by two sons, Steve Stephens of Victoria, Texas, and Jerry Stephens of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Ann Stephens Harris of Fayetteville and Jeanne Jones of Raeford; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Frank Samples of Marysville, Mich; a sister, Betty Pauley of Mason, W.Va; and an uncle, Russell Paxton of Cross Lanes. She is also survived by first and second cousins too numerous to list and scattered throughout the United States. During her life, Hazel loved life and people to the fullest. Throughout many of her years, she volunteered much of her time and energy to various nonprofit agencies and charities, including the March of Dimes, veterans’ hospitals and numerous church activities. Hazel loved and was loved by many friends and continued to make friends until her last days. Above all, she loved and was proud of her family. on July 18, 2007.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 291, District 11, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 56, District 20-4, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Hereld Prather b. March 3, 1921, d. January 18, 2008
Marriage*Hazel Faye Samples married Hereld Prather on April 12, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 

Family 2

Herman Edwin Stephens b. November 24, 1918, d. December 2, 2000
Marriage*Hazel Faye Samples married Herman Edwin Stephens circa 1946.12,13,5,4 
Children
  • Jerry Edwin Stephens5,14
  • Ann Stephens5,14
  • Jeanne Stephens5,14
  • Stephen Scott "Steve" Stephens5,14,15

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Prather-Samples marriage certificate.
  4. [S5653] Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Cumberland Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Hazel Samples Stephens obituary in the Jul 18, 2007 edition.
  6. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Amos Samples obituary in the Dec 1, 1971 edition.
  7. [S4946] Point Pleasant Register, From the Vanna B. Samples obituary in the Apr 6, 1987 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  12. [S1366] Don Norman, "Descendants of Samuel Alexander Samples."
  13. [S1617] Ronald L. Mooney, "William Remley Dodd."
  14. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Herman E. Stephens obituary in the Dec 5, 2000 edition.
  15. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.