Mark Edgar Smarr1

M, b. January 28, 1898, d. June 8, 1961
     Mark Edgar Smarr was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 He was born on January 28, 1898 at Cicerone, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Bertha Helen Paxton, daughter of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on June 2, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 Mark Edgar Smarr died on June 8, 1961 at Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 63.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 335, District 82, Redstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 264, District 68-268, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama7

Occupation

1920Coal mine machinist5
1930Coal mine laborer6
1940Coal mine electrician7

Family

Bertha Helen Paxton b. June 21, 1891, d. December 20, 1957
Marriage*Mark Edgar Smarr married Bertha Helen Paxton, daughter of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on June 2, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smarr-Paxton marriage certificate.
  4. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Bertha H. Smarr obituary in the Dec 21, 1957 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr1,2,3

F, b. September 1, 1916, d. January 21, 1991
FatherMark Edgar Smarr1,2,3,4,5 b. January 28, 1898, d. June 8, 1961
MotherBertha Helen Paxton1,2,3,4,5 b. June 21, 1891, d. December 20, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 417-40-7479.3 Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.6,7 Her married name was Harvey.8 She married Lloyd Jackson Harvey.8 Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr was born on September 1, 1916 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,9 She died on January 21, 1991 at Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 74.3,6,7 She Funeral for Mrs. Erma Lewana Harvey, 74, Pleasant Grove, who died Monday, will be tomorrow. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors: three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Entrekin, Dora, Mrs. Lewana Creel, Memphis, Mrs. Sharon Hamilton, Fairfax Station, Va; four sons, Edgar L. Harvey, Jamesburg, N.J., Lowell Harvey, Pleasant Grove, Dale M. Harvey, Nashville, Wendell A. Harvey, Birmingham. on January 23, 1991.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 82, Redstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 339, District 37-154, Precinct 57, Jefferson Co., Alabama10
1950Dwelling 12, District 37-54, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., Alabama5

Family

Lloyd Jackson Harvey b. June 29, 1914, d. March 30, 1984
Marriage*Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr married Lloyd Jackson Harvey.8 
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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Bertha H. Smarr obituary in the Dec 21, 1957 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Erma Lewana Harvey obituary in the Jan 23, 1991 edition.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12995] Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home, online www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/alabama/pleasant-grove/patterson-forest-grove-funeral-home/fh-23823, From the Lowell Mark Harvey obituary.

Lloyd Jackson Harvey1

M, b. June 29, 1914, d. March 30, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 193-10-5947.2 Lloyd Jackson Harvey was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3 He married Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr, daughter of Mark Edgar Smarr and Bertha Helen Paxton.4 Lloyd Jackson Harvey was born on June 29, 1914 at Grindstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2,1,3 He died on March 30, 1984 at Alabama at age 69.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 339, District 37-154, Precinct 57, Jefferson Co., Alabama5
1950Dwelling 12, District 37-54, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., Alabama6

Occupation

1940Coal mine electrician5
1950Coal mine foreman6

Family

Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr b. September 1, 1916, d. January 21, 1991
Marriage*Lloyd Jackson Harvey married Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr, daughter of Mark Edgar Smarr and Bertha Helen Paxton.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Erma Lewana Harvey obituary in the Jan 23, 1991 edition.
  8. [S12995] Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home, online www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/alabama/pleasant-grove/patterson-forest-grove-funeral-home/fh-23823, From the Lowell Mark Harvey obituary.

Florina Bell Hamrick1

F, b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Florina Bell Hamrick was buried at Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-4185.3 She was born on February 28, 1897 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of March 13, 1915,her married name was Paxton.4 She married Jesse Howard Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on March 13, 1915 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 Florina Bell Hamrick died on February 11, 1980 at West Virginia at age 82.6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 196, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia10

Family

Jesse Howard Paxton b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
Marriage*Florina Bell Hamrick married Jesse Howard Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on March 13, 1915 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jesse Howard Paxton death certificate.
  2. [S12983] Ramsey Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Hamrick marriage record.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Dotson marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nicholas marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Asbury marriage certificate.
  17. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  19. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Paxton marriage record.
  21. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Beulah Hamrick obituary in the Jul 13, 2014 edition.
  22. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erna Wanda Acree obituary in the Nov 3, 2017 edition.
  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 Paxton-Nichols marriage record.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Paxton marriage certificate.
  26. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Adkins marriage certificate.
  27. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Denzel Howard Paxton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 3, 1916, d. November 19, 1993
FatherJesse Howard Paxton6,7,8,3,9,10 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick6,7,8,3,9,10 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Denzel Howard Paxton was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 718-14-8608.11 He was born on February 3, 1916 at Eakle, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,1,3,4,5,12,10 He married Nellie Jeanette Tucker on September 14, 1935 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.13 Denzel Howard Paxton married Mary Elizabeth Smith on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,14 Denzel Howard Paxton died on November 19, 1993 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 77.1,4,12 He Denzel Howard Paxton, 77, of Summersville died Nov. 19, 1993, at Summersville Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Clay County and a retired mechanic. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Summersville Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Mary Smith Paxton; son, Gary of Summersville; daughters, Carolyn Hope Litton of Sutton, Lois Groves of Canvas, Gail Dorsey of Runa; brothers, Lee of Mount Nebo, Leonard, Jesse and Lloyd, all of Summersville; sisters, Berth Martin and Winogene Rogers, both of Elsmere, Del., Beulah Hamrick of Maysel, Wanda Workman of Clay, Helen Davis of Birch River; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home, Summersville, with the Rev. Jim Mike Ward and the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek . Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, Md
.20850.
on November 21, 1993.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 196, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 108, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia15
1950Dwelling 47, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1940Railroad section hand15
1950Coal miner16

Family 1

Nellie Jeanette Tucker b. March 14, 1920, d. October 8, 1992
Marriage*Denzel Howard Paxton married Nellie Jeanette Tucker on September 14, 1935 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.13 

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Smith b. December 3, 1924, d. October 6, 2013
Marriage*Denzel Howard Paxton married Mary Elizabeth Smith on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denzel Howard Paxton obituary in the Nov 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Smith marriage certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Tucker marriage certificate.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Paxton obituary in the Oct 8, 2013 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Woody marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Litton-Paxton marriage certificate.

Mary Elizabeth Smith1,2,3

F, b. December 3, 1924, d. October 6, 2013
     Mary Elizabeth Smith was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-68-2693.5 She was born on December 3, 1924 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,3 As of November 9, 1939,her married name was Paxton.2 She married Denzel Howard Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 Mary Elizabeth Smith died on October 6, 2013 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,3,5 She Mary Elizabeth Paxton, 88, of Summersville, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Summersville Extended Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Stella Johnson Smith and was born at Swandale on December 3, 1924. She was a homemaker and former employee of Walmart and Bright of America in Summersville. Mary was a faithful Christian and member of Summersville Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Denzel H. Paxton; daughter, Patricia Gale Dorsey; and brothers, James, Bob and Jerry Smith. Surviving are her son, Gary Paxton of Summersville; two daughters, Carolyn Hope Litton of Gassaway and Lois Groves of Canvas; three sisters, Shirley Smith of Louisiana, Lin Reavis of South Carolina and Kay Mann of Charleston; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek. on October 8, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 108, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 47, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Family

Denzel Howard Paxton b. February 3, 1916, d. November 19, 1993
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Smith married Denzel Howard Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 
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 Paxton-Smith marriage certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Paxton obituary in the Oct 8, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denzel Howard Paxton obituary in the Nov 21, 1993 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Woody marriage certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Litton-Paxton marriage certificate.

Clarence Lee Paxton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 13, 1918, d. September 11, 1999
FatherJesse Howard Paxton1,2,7,3,8,9,10 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick1,2,7,3,8,9,10 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Clarence Lee Paxton was buried at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.11,4,5 His Social Security Number was 718-14-8607.12 He was born on January 13, 1918 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,3,4,13,5,6,10 He married Ethel Marie Nicholas on April 6, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 Clarence Lee Paxton married Winifred Cabell "Winnie" Dotson on December 18, 1953 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.14,11,3 Clarence Lee Paxton died on September 11, 1999 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 81.12,11,4,13,5 He Clarence Lee Paxton, 81, of Summersville died Sept. 11, 1999, at home. He was a Baptist, an Army veteran of World War II, a retired miner with 32 years' service, and a railroader. Surviving: wife, Winifred Dotson Paxton; son, Doug of Elkins; daughters, Betty Toler of Madison, Sharon Paxton of Mount Nebo; brothers, Leonard, Lloyd and Jesse, all of Summersville; sisters, Wanda Acree of Clay, Beulah Hamrick of Maysel, Helen Davis of Birch River, Winogene Rogers of Elsmere, Del; five grandchildren. Graveside service will be West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. on September 13, 1999.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 196, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 30, District 8-1, Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1940Railroad laborer9
1950Coal miner15

Family 1

Ethel Marie Nicholas b. August 28, 1924, d. February 11, 2003
Marriage*Clarence Lee Paxton married Ethel Marie Nicholas on April 6, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 

Family 2

Winifred Cabell "Winnie" Dotson
Marriage*Clarence Lee Paxton married Winifred Cabell "Winnie" Dotson on December 18, 1953 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.14,11,3 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Dotson marriage record.
  4. [S5275] West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nicholas marriage record.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clarence Lee Paxton obituary in the Sep 13, 1999 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8493] Handley Funeral Home, online www.handleyfh.com, From the Betty June Toler obituary.

Leonard Eugene Paxton1

M, b. March 10, 1920, d. April 25, 2006
FatherJesse Howard Paxton2,3,4,5,6,7 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick2,3,4,5,6,7 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 718-14-8559.8 Leonard Eugene Paxton was buried at Asbury Cemetery, Dog Run, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 10, 1920 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,1,7 He married Ailene Othela Asbury on October 21, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.9,3,4 Leonard Eugene Paxton died on April 25, 2006 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 86.3,8 He Leonard E. Paxton, 86, of Summersville passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at his home after a long illness. Born March 10, 1920, in Clay County, he was a son of the late Howard and Florina Hamrick Paxton. He was a retired coalminer and carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steve Paxton; son-in-law, James Dorsey; brothers, Denzil and Lee Paxton; and sisters, Bertha Martin and Magdaline Paxton. Surviving: wife of 59 years, Aileen Asbury Paxton; son, David (Deb) Paxton of Summersville; two daughters, Linda (James) Dorsey of Sugar Grove and Judy (Lawrence) Mearns of Johnstown, Pa; two brothers, Lloyd (Betty) Paxton and Jesse (Pat) Paxton, both of Summersville; four sisters, Wanda Acree of Clay, Beulah Hamrick of Maysel, Winogene Rogers of Delaware and Helen (Henry) Davis of Birch River; two sisters-in-law, Mary Paxton and Winnie Paxton; seven grandchildren, Jeanne (Frank) Corbett, Travis and Chad Mearns, Danielle Paxton, Roxanne Hamrick, Ryan Earp and Ashley Madaris; and a great-granddaughter, Amber Corbett. Graveside services will be at the Asbury Cemetery, Dog Run. on April 26, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 17, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6
1950Coal miner10

Family

Ailene Othela Asbury
Marriage*Leonard Eugene Paxton married Ailene Othela Asbury on October 21, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.9,3,4 
Children
  • Steve Paxton3
  • Judy Paxton3
  • Linda Diane Paxton3,10
  • David Wayne Paxton3,11

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Asbury marriage certificate.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bertha Lorena Paxton1

F, b. July 13, 1922, d. December 7, 1997
FatherJesse Howard Paxton2,3,4,5,6,1 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick2,3,4,5,6,1 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-3131.7 Bertha Lorena Paxton was born on July 13, 1922 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1 As of March 15, 1944,her married name was Martin.6 She married Ralph Jefferson Martin on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.6 Bertha Lorena Paxton died on December 7, 1997 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 75.7,8 She Bertha Paxton Martin, 75, of Newark died Dec. 7, 1997, in Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton, Md., after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving: daughter, June Liebenguth of Delaware; son, Jean Martin of Delaware; sisters, Winogene Rogers of Elsmere, Beulah Hamrick of Clay, W.Va., Wanda Workman of Summersville, W.Va., Helen Davis of Birch River, W.Va; brothers, Lee, Leonard, Jesse and Lloyd Paxton, all of Summersville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. on December 9, 1997.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 421, District 2-55, 7th Representative District, New Castle Co., Delaware9

Family

Ralph Jefferson Martin b. March 2, 1924, d. November 8, 1988
Marriage*Bertha Lorena Paxton married Ralph Jefferson Martin on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.6 
Children
  • June Martin10,8
  • Ralph Gene Martin8,9,11

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bertha Paxton Martin obituary in the Dec 9, 1997 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  11. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Martin-Keener marriage record in the Aug 29, 1968 edition.

Ralph Jefferson Martin1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1924, d. November 8, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-7441.3 Ralph Jefferson Martin was born on March 2, 1924 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Bertha Lorena Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1 Ralph Jefferson Martin died on November 8, 1988 at Delaware at age 64.3,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 421, District 2-55, 7th Representative District, New Castle Co., Delaware6

Occupation

1950Auto manufacturer worker6

Family

Bertha Lorena Paxton b. July 13, 1922, d. December 7, 1997
Marriage*Ralph Jefferson Martin married Bertha Lorena Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1 
Children
  • June Martin7
  • Ralph Gene Martin6,8

Citations

  1. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  8. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Martin-Keener marriage record in the Aug 29, 1968 edition.

Delphia Winogene Paxton1,2

F, b. May 26, 1924, d. January 10, 2010
FatherJesse Howard Paxton3,4,5,6,7,2 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick3,4,5,6,7,2 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Delphia Winogene Paxton was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1 She D. Winogene Rogers (Jean), age 85, of Wilmington DE passed away on Sunday, Januaury 10, 2010. Jean was the world's best wife and mother. She was the beloved wife of Virgil R. Rogers who survives her along with her children, Ralph Rogers (Pat), Terry Rogers, Rev. Connie Huffman, Brenda McElroy (Kenny), Mary Ann Rogers, and Felicia Rogers; her daughter in law, Loretta Rogers; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and her dog, Lucky. She was predeceased by her parents, Rev. Jesse Howard and Florina Paxton, her son, Michael Rogers, her son in law Jimmy L. Huffman, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.1 She was born on May 26, 1924 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,8,2 As of May 12, 1944,her married name was Rogers.5 She married Virgil Roland Rogers on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1 Delphia Winogene Paxton died on January 10, 2010 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 85.8,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 72, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Virgil Roland Rogers b. September 28, 1921, d. July 4, 2011
Marriage*Delphia Winogene Paxton married Virgil Roland Rogers on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the D. Winogene Rogers obituary.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7763] Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, online www.arcarofuneralhome.com, From the Michael S. Rogers obituary.
  11. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Virgil Roland Rogers obituary.
  12. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Terry Lee Rogers obituary in the May 21, 2014 edition.
  13. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Connie Sue Huffman obituary.
  14. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Atwood-Rogers marriage announcement in the Mar 25, 1968 edition.
  15. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Mary Ann Rogers obituary in the Feb 24, 2013 edition.

Virgil Roland Rogers1,2,3,4

M, b. September 28, 1921, d. July 4, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 233-32-3261.5 Virgil Roland Rogers was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.3 He Virgil Roland Rogers (Pop Pop) - At the age of 89, surrounded by his family Virgil was called home to celebrate July 4th, 2011 with his wife Winogene and son Michael. He was born September 28, 1921 in Swandale, West Virginia to the late Ervin and Gertie Rogers. Virgil proudly served as a Sergeant from December 28, 1941 to December 1, 1945 in the 4146th AAF Base Unit. Moving to Delaware in 1953, he worked at the General Motors plant for 30 years. He attended the Wilmington Church of God for 55 years where he used to serve on the church council and as an usher for many years. Along with his wife Winogene , who passed in 2010, and his son, Michael (2008), he is predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Baughman and son-in-law, Jimmy Huffman. Virgil is survived by his sons, Terry Rogers and Ralph Rogers; daughters, Connie Huffman, Brenda McElroy (Kenny), Mary Ann Rogers and Felicia Rogers; daughter-in-law, Loretta Rogers; sisters, Mary Nicholas, Opal Dieroff, Delcie Keen, Bernice Canter; 10 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.3 He was born on September 28, 1921 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,4 He married Delphia Winogene Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2 Virgil Roland Rogers died on July 4, 2011 at Delaware at age 89.3,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 72, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Delphia Winogene Paxton b. May 26, 1924, d. January 10, 2010
Marriage*Virgil Roland Rogers married Delphia Winogene Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the D. Winogene Rogers obituary.
  3. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Virgil Roland Rogers obituary.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7763] Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, online www.arcarofuneralhome.com, From the Michael S. Rogers obituary.
  8. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Terry Lee Rogers obituary in the May 21, 2014 edition.
  9. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Connie Sue Huffman obituary.
  10. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Atwood-Rogers marriage announcement in the Mar 25, 1968 edition.
  11. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Mary Ann Rogers obituary in the Feb 24, 2013 edition.

Ocie Magdalene Paxton1

F, b. July 17, 1926, d. 1992
FatherJesse Howard Paxton2,3,4,5,6,7 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick2,3,4,5,6,7 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Ocie Magdalene Paxton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia.8 She was born on July 17, 1926 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 She died in 1992.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8153] Sunset Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Beulah Faye Paxton1

F, b. September 17, 1928, d. July 11, 2014
FatherJesse Howard Paxton2,3,1,4,5,6 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick2,3,1,4,5,6 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Beulah Faye Paxton was buried at Fitzwater Cemetery, Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on September 17, 1928 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1 As of March 22, 1949,her married name was Hamrick.1 She married Rev. Jack Wallace Hamrick on March 22, 1949 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1,5 Beulah Faye Paxton died on July 11, 2014 at West Virginia at age 85.5 She To several she was "Mom" "Mommy" or "Momma". To many she was "Grandmother" or "Maw Maw" and she was cherished by all who knew her. Beulah Hamrick, 85, of Maysel, WV, joined our Father in heaven on July 11, 2014. On that afternoon, her family gathered round her in prayer and singing. Beulah loved music and with the last sound of "Amazing Grace" she gave a bright and jovial smile as her days on earth were fulfilled and her earthly pain ended. Throughout Beulah's life, she walked with God. As long as she was able, she regularly attended both Maysel Missionary Baptist Church in Maysel and Unity Gospel Tabernacle in Stinson. She was a retired cook of Clay County Schools and also a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the VFW Post No. 4419. Beulah will be greeted in Heaven by her husband, Rev. Jack Wallace Hamrick; her grandson, Matthew Hamrick; her parents, Howard and Florina Paxton; and several brothers, sisters, and friends. Her children and their spouses, Janet and Bobby Williams, Randal and Jamie Hamrick, Ronnie Hamrick, Allen and Michelle Hamrick, Geoff and Anissa Hamrick and Carmela and Greg Smith are left to carry on Beulah's magnificent legacy. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Beulah will be greatly missed by all who knew her and her life and works will be celebrated by all of those that she leaves behind. Burial will be in the Fitzwater Cemetery, Summersville, WV. on July 13, 2014.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 50, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia8

Family

Rev. Jack Wallace Hamrick b. February 25, 1927, d. September 28, 2000
Marriage*Beulah Faye Paxton married Rev. Jack Wallace Hamrick on March 22, 1949 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1,5 
Children
  • Carmela Hamrick7,9,5
  • Randall/Randal Hamrick9,5
  • Ronnie Hamrick9,5
  • Allen Hamrick9,5
  • Geoff Hamrick9,5
  • Janet Hamrick9,5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Paxton marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Beulah Hamrick obituary in the Jul 13, 2014 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Jack Wallace Hamrick obituary in the Sep 30, 2000 edition.

Erna Wanda Paxton1,2

F, b. September 17, 1930, d. November 1, 2017
FatherJesse Howard Paxton3,4,1,5,6,2 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick3,4,1,5,6,2 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Erna Wanda Paxton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Acree.4 She married Norval Kermit Acree.4,1 Erna Wanda Paxton was born on September 17, 1930 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1,2 As of October 3, 1950,her married name was Smith.8,7 She married Robert Cline Smith on October 3, 1950 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7 Erna Wanda Paxton and Robert Cline Smith were divorced on May 28, 1970.2 As of September 25, 1980,her married name was Workman.2 Erna Wanda Paxton married Emerson Franklin Workman on September 25, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Erna Wanda Paxton died on November 1, 2017 at West Virginia at age 87.1 She Erna Wanda Acree, 87, of Clay, entered into rest Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born September 17, 1930, in Clay, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Florina (Hamrick) Paxton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons, Johnny and Stanley Smith, and ten siblings. Erna is survived by her husband, Norval Acree of Clay; daughters, Sandra (John) Ely of Front Royal, Va., Emma Lea (Darrell) Nutter and Joyce (Randy) Sigler, both of Summerville; step-children, Pam (Darrius) Holcomb of Indore, Jannetta (Rusty) Gray and Mary Beth (Danny), both of Clay, 29 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Davis of Flatwoods; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, November 4, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, with Ministers, Jeremy Holcomb, Geoff Hamrick, Dennis Legg and Gary Drake officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. on November 3, 2017.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Norval Kermit Acree b. August 11, 1930
Marriage*Erna Wanda Paxton married Norval Kermit Acree.4,1 

Family 2

Robert Cline Smith b. December 1, 1930, d. August 3, 1982
Marriage*Erna Wanda Paxton married Robert Cline Smith on October 3, 1950 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7 
Divorce* Erna Wanda Paxton and Robert Cline Smith were divorced on May 28, 1970.2 
Children

Family 3

Emerson Franklin Workman b. November 22, 1923, d. March 27, 1995
Marriage*Erna Wanda Paxton married Emerson Franklin Workman on September 25, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erna Wanda Acree obituary in the Nov 3, 2017 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Paxton marriage record.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  9. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Stanley David Smith obituary.
  10. [S12999] Waters Funeral Chapel, online www.watersfuneralchapel.com, From the Johnny Allen Smith obituary.

Robert Cline Smith1,2

M, b. December 1, 1930, d. August 3, 1982
     Robert Cline Smith was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on December 1, 1930 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Erna Wanda Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on October 3, 1950 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,1 Robert Cline Smith and Erna Wanda Paxton were divorced on May 28, 1970.2 Robert Cline Smith died on August 3, 1982 at age 51.3

Family

Erna Wanda Paxton b. September 17, 1930, d. November 1, 2017
Marriage*He married Erna Wanda Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on October 3, 1950 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,1 
Divorce* Robert Cline Smith and Erna Wanda Paxton were divorced on May 28, 1970.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Paxton marriage record.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erna Wanda Acree obituary in the Nov 3, 2017 edition.
  6. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Stanley David Smith obituary.
  7. [S12999] Waters Funeral Chapel, online www.watersfuneralchapel.com, From the Johnny Allen Smith obituary.

Jesse Lawrence Paxton1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1935, d. November 16, 2012
FatherJesse Howard Paxton5,1,6,7,8,4 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick5,1,6,7,8,4 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Jesse Lawrence Paxton was buried at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-50-1422.9 He was born on May 24, 1935 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,1,2 He married Patsy Lou "Pat" Nichols on May 29, 1957 at Drennen, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 Jesse Lawrence Paxton died on November 16, 2012 at West Virginia at age 77.9,2,3 He SUMMERSVILLE — Jesse Lawrence Paxton, 78, of Summersville, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. Burial will follow in the WV Memorial Gardens at Calvin. on November 17, 2012.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia8

Family

Patsy Lou "Pat" Nichols b. December 9, 1937, d. May 8, 2016
Marriage*Jesse Lawrence Paxton married Patsy Lou "Pat" Nichols on May 29, 1957 at Drennen, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 
Children
  • Gregory Lawrence Paxton10
  • Shelia Dawn Paxton10

Citations

  1. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  2. [S5275] West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jesse Lawrence Paxton obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nichols marriage record.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."

Patsy Lou "Pat" Nichols1

F, b. December 9, 1937, d. May 8, 2016
     Patsy Lou "Pat" Nichols was buried at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on December 9, 1937 at West Virginia.2 As of May 29, 1957,her married name was Paxton.1 She married Jesse Lawrence Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on May 29, 1957 at Drennen, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1 Patsy Lou "Pat" Nichols died on May 8, 2016 at West Virginia at age 78.2,3 She Patsy Lou Paxton, 78 of Summersville, died Sunday May 8, 2016. Burial in the WV Memorial Gardens at Calvin. on May 10, 2016.3

Family

Jesse Lawrence Paxton b. May 24, 1935, d. November 16, 2012
Marriage*She married Jesse Lawrence Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on May 29, 1957 at Drennen, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Gregory Lawrence Paxton4
  • Shelia Dawn Paxton4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nichols marriage record.
  2. [S5275] West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Patsy Lou Paxton obituary in the May 10, 2016 edition.
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."

Helen June Paxton1,2

F, b. June 27, 1937, d. February 4, 2019
FatherJesse Howard Paxton3,2,4,5,6 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick3,2,4,5,6 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Helen June Paxton was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.7 She was born on June 27, 1937 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,7 As of December 18, 1956,her married name was Davis.2 She married Harry Dale Davis on December 18, 1956 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4 Helen June Paxton died on February 4, 2019 at West Virginia at age 81.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6

Family

Harry Dale Davis b. February 25, 1938, d. September 13, 2017
Marriage*Helen June Paxton married Harry Dale Davis on December 18, 1956 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4 

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 Davis-Paxton marriage certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Harry Dale Davis1

M, b. February 25, 1938, d. September 13, 2017
     Harry Dale Davis was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on February 25, 1938 at Erwin, Preston Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Helen June Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on December 18, 1956 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 Harry Dale Davis died on September 13, 2017 at West Virginia at age 79.2

Family

Helen June Paxton b. June 27, 1937, d. February 4, 2019
Marriage*He married Helen June Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on December 18, 1956 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.

Lloyd Gene Paxton1,2,3

M, b. February 28, 1939, d. August 24, 2012
FatherJesse Howard Paxton4,2,3,5,6,7 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick4,2,3,5,6,7 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Lloyd Gene Paxton was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.3,7 His Social Security Number was 236-60-7953.8 He was born on February 28, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,8,7 He married Betty Lou Adkins on July 1, 1961 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2 Lloyd Gene Paxton died on August 24, 2012 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 73.8,3,7 He Lloyd Gene Paxton, 73, of Summersville died on Friday, August 24, 2012, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. He was the son of the late Rev. Jesse Howard and Florina Belle Hamrick Paxton and was born at Swandale February 28, 1939. He was a former auto body repairman and owner of Paxton Plaque & Trophy in Summersville. Lloyd was a Nicholas County commissioner for eight years, a past Summersville Senior Citizen president, a member of the Ruritans and the Summersville Masonic Lodge No. 76. He was a Christian and attended the Calvary Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Denzil, Leonard and Lee; and sisters, Winogene Rogers, Bertha Martin, Magalene and Mary Madalene Paxton. Surviving are wife, Betty Lou Adkins Paxton; daughter, Tammy Paxton; son, Darren Paxton, all of Summersville; four grandchildren, Whittney (Noah) Holcomb, Joshua and Taylor Miller and Briar Paxton; brother, Jesse (Patsy) Paxton of Summersville; three sisters, Beulah Hamrick, Wanda (Norval) Acree, all of Clay, and Helen (Harry) Davis of Birch River. Burial with Masonic rites will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Glade Creek. on August 28, 2012.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6

Family

Betty Lou Adkins
Marriage*Lloyd Gene Paxton married Betty Lou Adkins on July 1, 1961 at Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2 
Children
  • Tammy Jean Paxton1,3
  • Darren Lloyd Paxton1,3

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 Paxton-Adkins marriage certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.