Lois Catherine Paxton1,2,3

F, b. May 15, 1926, d. April 30, 1994
FatherRaymond Howard "Ray" Paxton1,2,3,4,5 b. April 1, 1904, d. December 22, 1947
MotherMartha Frances Walker1,2,3,4,5 b. October 17, 1905, d. 1977
     Lois Catherine Paxton was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Zachs Run Road, Harrison Co., West Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 235-36-6917.7 She was born on May 15, 1926 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2,3 As of October 8, 1946,her married name was Dufour.2 She married Wilbert Joseph Dufour on October 8, 1946 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.2 Lois Catherine Paxton died on April 30, 1994 at West Virginia at age 67.7,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 240, District 24, Lincoln, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 142, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia4

Family

Wilbert Joseph Dufour b. July 27, 1923, d. February 28, 2000
Marriage*Lois Catherine Paxton married Wilbert Joseph Dufour on October 8, 1946 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dufour-Paxton marriage certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Mary J. Ryan obituary.
  6. [S6075] Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Harrison Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S9122] Exponent Telegram, From the Susan Lynne Sutter obituary in the Apr 14, 2020 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dufour-Stealey marriage record.

Mary Jean Paxton1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1928, d. November 26, 2013
FatherRaymond Howard "Ray" Paxton1,2,4,5,3 b. April 1, 1904, d. December 22, 1947
MotherMartha Frances Walker1,2,4,5,3 b. October 17, 1905, d. 1977
     Mary Jean Paxton was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.6 She Mary J. Ryan, 85, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2013 at the Arbors at Fairmont Campus. She was born September 11, 1928 in Carolina, WV, daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Walker) Paxton. Mary was formerly employed by Brockway Glass and retired from Fairmont State College in 1995. She is survived by her husband of forty two years, Edgar S. Ryan; her sister June Paxton Rogers; her son Casey Moore and his wife Brenda; grandchildren, Patrick Moore, Kelly Carpenter, Kimberly Hamilton; and five great grandchildren; her son William Kip Moore and his wife Rose; Kip’s child Erica and two great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Helen C. Paxton, who passed as an infant; and her elder sister, Lois C. Du Four.5 She was born on September 11, 1928 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,7,5,3 As of June 2, 1948,her married name was Moore.2 She married Lorin Jack Moore on June 2, 1948 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,8 As of December 29, 1972,her married name was Ryan.3 Mary Jean Paxton married Edgar Snodgrass Ryan on December 29, 1972 at Winchester, Virginia.5,3 Mary Jean Paxton died on November 26, 2013 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 85.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 240, District 24, Lincoln, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 142, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Lorin Jack Moore b. August 20, 1927, d. August 11, 1966
Marriage*Mary Jean Paxton married Lorin Jack Moore on June 2, 1948 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,8 
Children
  • Casey Moore5
  • William Kip Moore5

Family 2

Edgar Snodgrass Ryan b. March 21, 1934, d. August 26, 2017
Marriage*Mary Jean Paxton married Edgar Snodgrass Ryan on December 29, 1972 at Winchester, Virginia.5,3 

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 Moore-Paxton marriage record.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Mary J. Ryan obituary.
  6. [S7142] Grandview Memorial Gardens, Marion Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Lorin Jack Moore1,2,3

M, b. August 20, 1927, d. August 11, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 235-38-3409.4 Lorin Jack Moore was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on August 20, 1927 at Enterprise, Harrison Co., West Virginia.4,2,5,3 He married Mary Jean Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on June 2, 1948 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,2 Lorin Jack Moore died on August 11, 1966 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 38.4,2,3

Family

Mary Jean Paxton b. September 11, 1928, d. November 26, 2013
Marriage*He married Mary Jean Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on June 2, 1948 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Casey Moore6
  • William Kip Moore6

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-Paxton marriage record.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Mary J. Ryan obituary.

Edgar Snodgrass Ryan1,2,3

M, b. March 21, 1934, d. August 26, 2017
     Edgar Snodgrass Ryan was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.2 He Edgar S. Ryan, 83, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown. He was born March 21, 1934 in Mannington, WV. He was an avid hunter, accomplished 1,000 yard shooter, skilled woodworker, and had a love for dogs. He was employed by the Marion County Board of Education, Mosbach Electric, and Owens Illinois. Edgar is survived by two sons, Casey Moore and his wife Brenda of Worthington and Kip Moore and his wife Rose of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Patrick Moore, Kelly Carpenter, Kimberly Hamilton, and Erica; and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Edgar is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Ryan, and his siblings. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.2 He was born on March 21, 1934 at Mannington, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Jean Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on December 29, 1972 at Winchester, Virginia.1,3 Edgar Snodgrass Ryan died on August 26, 2017 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2

Family

Mary Jean Paxton b. September 11, 1928, d. November 26, 2013
Marriage*He married Mary Jean Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on December 29, 1972 at Winchester, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Mary J. Ryan obituary.
  2. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Edgar S. Ryan obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Wilbert Joseph Dufour1,2

M, b. July 27, 1923, d. February 28, 2000
     Wilbert Joseph Dufour was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Zachs Run Road, Harrison Co., West Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 235-20-5015.5 He was born on July 27, 1923 at Jeanette, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.1,5,3,2,4 He married Lois Catherine Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on October 8, 1946 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1 Wilbert Joseph Dufour died on February 28, 2000 at West Virginia at age 76.5,3,4

Family

Lois Catherine Paxton b. May 15, 1926, d. April 30, 1994
Marriage*He married Lois Catherine Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on October 8, 1946 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dufour-Paxton marriage certificate.
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S6075] Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Harrison Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9122] Exponent Telegram, From the Susan Lynne Sutter obituary in the Apr 14, 2020 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dufour-Stealey marriage record.

Charles Thomas Rogers1,2,3

M, b. June 6, 1930, d. February 6, 2006
     Charles Thomas Rogers was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 236-44-8349.2 He was born on June 6, 1930 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married June Constance Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on December 30, 1949 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,4 Charles Thomas Rogers died on February 6, 2006 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 75.2,3

Family

June Constance Paxton
Marriage*He married June Constance Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on December 30, 1949 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S8215] Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Harrison Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill1,2

F, b. circa 1915, d. January 6, 1971
     Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill and Roy William Paxton were divorced.3 Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill was born circa 1915 at Harrison Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 1, 1933,her married name was Paxton.2 She married Roy William Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on July 1, 1933 at Nutter Fort, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1,2 Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill died on January 6, 1971 at Parma, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 25-40, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia4

Family

Roy William Paxton b. December 2, 1906, d. May 1, 1984
Divorce*Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill and Roy William Paxton were divorced.3 
Marriage* Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill married Roy William Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on July 1, 1933 at Nutter Fort, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the William Fredrick Paxton, Sr. obituiary in the May 12, 2009 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Loudermill marriage record.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leonard-Paxton marriage record.
  6. [S5700] Observer-Reporter, From the Betty Jean Andos obituary in the Sep 24, 2012 edition.
  7. [S12965] Villages-News.com, online Villages-News.com, From the Gloria Dean Pritt obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Charles Neil Paxton obituary.

Patsy Vivian Miller1

F, b. March 28, 1907, d. August 12, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 232-16-7526.2 Patsy Vivian Miller was buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia.1,3 Her married name was Paxton.4 She married Gilbert Marion Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious.4 Patsy Vivian Miller was born on March 28, 1907 at West Virginia.1,3,2 She and Gilbert Marion Paxton were divorced in 1949 at Alachua Co., Florida.5 Patsy Vivian Miller died on August 12, 1987 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 80.3,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 60, District 20-41, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Beautician6

Family

Gilbert Marion Paxton b. June 20, 1913, d. November 3, 1962
Marriage*Patsy Vivian Miller married Gilbert Marion Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious.4 
Divorce* Patsy Vivian Miller and Gilbert Marion Paxton were divorced in 1949 at Alachua Co., Florida.5 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3528] Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  5. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Barret Rose Jr.1,2,3

M, b. June 19, 1914, d. February 21, 2000
     William Barret Rose Jr. was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.4 His Social Security Number was 085-05-9847.5 He was born on June 19, 1914 at Wadesboro, Anson Co., North Carolina.2,3,5 He married Arlene Claire Paxton, daughter of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on June 18, 1937.1 William Barret Rose Jr. died on February 21, 2000 at Pennsylvania at age 85.5

Family

Arlene Claire Paxton b. May 5, 1916, d. January 30, 1989
Marriage*He married Arlene Claire Paxton, daughter of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on June 18, 1937.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Rose-Paxton marriage announcement in the Jun 27, 1937 edition.
  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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S12969] Spring Grove Cemetery, Fairfiel Co., CT, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3658] Bucks County Courier Times, From the Kayren R. Oram obituary in the Mar 17, 2009 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Eileen Thomas1

F, b. December 7, 1912, d. January 26, 1991
     Virginia Eileen Thomas was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 233-10-6828.3 Her married name was Paxton.1 She married Aubrey Leo Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious.1 Virginia Eileen Thomas was born on December 7, 1912 at Texas.3,1 She died on January 26, 1991 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 78.3,1

Family

Aubrey Leo Paxton b. February 5, 1911, d. July 15, 1997
Marriage*She married Aubrey Leo Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious.1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3227] National Memorial Park, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 718-14-8606.5 Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.4,7 He was born on August 25, 1896 at Adare, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,6 He married Clara Ocie Bleakney, daughter of Harry Wyant Bleakney and Laura Bell Paxton, on August 25, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9,3 Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick died on November 15, 1980 at West Virginia at age 84.4,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 64, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 115, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Railroad section worker10
1930Railroad section foreman2
1940Railroad section foreman11
1950Railroad section foreman12

Family

Clara Ocie Bleakney b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
Marriage*Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick married Clara Ocie Bleakney, daughter of Harry Wyant Bleakney and Laura Bell Paxton, on August 25, 1918 at Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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 Hamrick-Blakney marriage certificate.
  4. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  9. [S1352] Campbell Castle Front Porch for Genealogy, online Allyn Campbell.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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 Hamrick-Salisbury marriage certificate.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Workman marriage certificate.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Connor-Hamrick marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Frame marriage record.
  19. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Johnston marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Potasnik marriage record.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Justus marriage record.
  23. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Raymond Dale Hamrick obituary.

Benjamin Carsel Hamrick1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 16, 1920, d. January 7, 2009
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,7,4,5,8 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,7,4,5,8,9 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     Benjamin Carsel Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 720-18-9172.10 He was born on January 16, 1920 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,3,5,6,11,10 He married Dollie Mae Salisbury on September 25, 1944 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,7,2,3,5 Benjamin Carsel Hamrick died on January 7, 2009 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 88.3,5,11,10 He Benjamin Carsel Hamrick, 88, of Sutton died January 7, 2009, at his home. He was born January 16, 1920, in Elkhurst, Clay County, and was a son of the late Benjamin Randolph and Clara Ocie Blakney Hamrick. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Dollie Salisbury Hamrick; and brothers, Clarence, Clayton and Howard Hamrick. He was a conductor for the BC&G (Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad) and an Army Air Force World War II veteran, serving with the 515th Bombardment Squadron in 10 campaigns. He is survived by one son, Gary Hamrick and his wife, Lynn, of Sutton; one daughter, Connie Sue Schoonover of Ivydale; two brothers, Keith Hamrick of Widen and Dale Hamrick of Sutton; one sister, Erma Connor of Sutton; four grandchildren, Michelle Lace, Gregory Hamrick, Terri Scarola and Racheal Perdue; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Canfield Cemetery, Sutton. on January 9, 2009.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Railroad section hand4

Family

Dollie Mae Salisbury b. January 16, 1925, d. May 14, 2001
Marriage*Benjamin Carsel Hamrick married Dollie Mae Salisbury on September 25, 1944 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,7,2,3,5 
Children
  • Connie Sue Hamrick2,5
  • Gary L. Hamrick2,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dollie Mae Hamrick obituary in the May 15, 2001 edition.
  3. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Salisbury marriage certificate.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ocie Bleakney Hamrick obituary in the Nov 5, 1987 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S1353] McKinney, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2569820&id=I2245

Clarence Randolph Hamrick1,2,3,4

M, b. August 17, 1921, d. June 5, 1974
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,5,6,7,8 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,5,6,7,8 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 236-22-4299.9 Clarence Randolph Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,4 He was born on August 17, 1921 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,2,3,4,10 He married Clara Lucille Workman on November 1, 1947 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,5,12 Clarence Randolph Hamrick died on June 5, 1974 at age 52.9,2,4,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Clara Lucille Workman b. July 26, 1929, d. December 10, 2009
Marriage*Clarence Randolph Hamrick married Clara Lucille Workman on November 1, 1947 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,5,12 
Children
  • Sheila Hamrick12
  • Bruce Hamrick12
  • Linda C. Hamrick12
  • Ruth Naomi Hamrick12

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Workman marriage certificate.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S1353] McKinney, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2569820&id=I2245
  12. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clara Lucille Workman Hamrick Rose obituary in the Dec 11, 2009 edition.

Erma Wilda Hamrick1,2,3,4

F, b. November 25, 1923, d. October 31, 2013
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,5,6,7,4 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,5,6,7,4,8 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-3449.9 Erma Wilda Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,4 She was born on November 25, 1923 at Sundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,2,9 As of July 6, 1944,her married name was Connor.5 She married Junior Ray Connor on July 6, 1944 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,2,4,3 Erma Wilda Hamrick died on October 31, 2013 at Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 89.2,9,4 She Erma Wilda Connor, 89, died at home on October 31, 2013, after a long illness. She was born November 25, 1923, the daughter of the late Benjamin Hamrick and Ocie Bleakney Hamrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Junior Ray Connor, and brothers, Carsel, Clarence, Clayton and Howard Hamrick. She is survived by sons, James "Smokey" and wife, Karen, Ben and wife, Cathy, Don and wife, Carolyn, all of Sutton, Jerry of Huntington, John and wife, Dianne, of Greenville, Va., and Gene and wife, Becky, of Vienna; daughters, Shirley Salisbury and husband, Bill, Patricia Given and husband, Marty, all of Sutton; brothers, Dale Hamrick and wife, Shirley, of Sutton and Keith Hamrick and wife, Wanda, of Widen. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Canfield Cemetery. on November 2, 2013.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Junior Ray Connor b. September 25, 1923, d. July 27, 1994
Marriage*Erma Wilda Hamrick married Junior Ray Connor on July 6, 1944 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,2,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Junior Ray Connor obituary.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Connor-Hamrick marriage certificate.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ocie Bleakney Hamrick obituary in the Nov 5, 1987 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12971] Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, online www.greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com, From the Donald Howard Connor obituary.

Russell Clayton Hamrick1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 1, 1925, d. May 11, 1981
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 234-34-3321.11 Russell Clayton Hamrick was buried at Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,5 He was born on August 1, 1925 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,2,3,12,4,5 He married Norma Lorraine Frame on April 15, 1950 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,9 Russell Clayton Hamrick died on May 11, 1981 at Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 55.2,5,12

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 115, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1950Miner10

Family

Norma Lorraine Frame b. June 6, 1930, d. September 30, 2015
Marriage*Russell Clayton Hamrick married Norma Lorraine Frame on April 15, 1950 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,9 
Children
  • Lorraine Hamrick13
  • Ramona Hamrick13
  • Russell Clayton Hamrick II13
  • Corley V. Hamrick13
  • Craig Hamrick13
  • Mark W. Hamrick13
  • Travis B. Hamrick13
  • Loretta Cheryl Hamrick+13 b. December 3, 1954, d. June 12, 2007

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4987] Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  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. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Frame marriage record.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1354] Braxton Citizen's News, From the Loretta Cheryl Hamrick Morrison obituary in the Jun 26, 2007 edition.

Howard Dempster Hamrick1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 4, 1927, d. July 11, 1990
FatherBenjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick1,6,7,8,9,4,10 b. August 25, 1896, d. November 15, 1980
MotherClara Ocie Bleakney1,6,7,8,11,9,4,10 b. February 3, 1899, d. November 3, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 235-42-5145.4 Howard Dempster Hamrick was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Patty Mae Jackson.2,3 Howard Dempster Hamrick was born on December 4, 1927 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,5,12 He married Jo Ann Johnston on May 23, 1953 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.10 Howard Dempster Hamrick died on July 11, 1990 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 62.2,3,4,12,13 He Howard D. Hamrick, 62, of Little Birch, Braxton County, died July 11, 1990, in Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Sutton, after a short illness. He was a retired miner with Magestic Coal Co. and was an Army veteran. He attended Stump Chapel Baptist Church and was a member of UMW. Surviving: wife, Patty Jackson Hamrick; sons, Jeffrey and Douglas, both of Sutton; daughter, Jennifer Facemire of Little Birch; brothers, Carsel and Dale, both of Sutton, Keith of Widen; sister, Erma Connor of Sutton; two grandchildren. Burial will be in Canfield Cemetery, Herold Route, Sutton. on July 13, 1990.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 115, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1950Railroad worker9

Family 1

Patty Mae Jackson
Marriage*Howard Dempster Hamrick married Patty Mae Jackson.2,3 

Family 2

Jo Ann Johnston
Marriage*Howard Dempster Hamrick married Jo Ann Johnston on May 23, 1953 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.10 
Children
  • Jeffrey Hamrick3
  • Douglas Hamrick3
  • Jennifer Hamrick3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Howard D. Hamrick obituary in the Jul 13, 1990 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erma Wilda Connor obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  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 Hamrick-Johnston marriage record.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ocie Bleakney Hamrick obituary in the Nov 5, 1987 edition.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dollie Mae Salisbury1,2,3,4

F, b. January 16, 1925, d. May 14, 2001
     Dollie Mae Salisbury was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-32-4962.5 She was born on January 16, 1925 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5,3,4 As of September 25, 1944,her married name was Hamrick.2 She married Benjamin Carsel Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on September 25, 1944 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 Dollie Mae Salisbury died on May 14, 2001 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 76.5,3,4 She Dollie Mae Hamrick, 76, of Sutton died May 14, 2001, at her home after a long illness. She was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Clay County, the daughter of the late Marion and Lydia Triplett Salisbury. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Sebert, Russell, Cecil, Everett, Arthur and Scott, and sister, Marie Salisbury. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Carsel Hamrick; son, Gary Hamrick of Sutton; daughter, Connie Sue Schoonover of Clay; brother, Jack Salisbury of Holmesville, Ohio; sister, Ethel Davis of Winifrede; grandchildren, Michelle Lace, Terri Scarola, Gregory Hamrick and Racheal Hamrick; four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Canfield Cemetery, Herald Route, near Sutton. on May 15, 2001.3

Family

Benjamin Carsel Hamrick b. January 16, 1920, d. January 7, 2009
Marriage*She married Benjamin Carsel Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on September 25, 1944 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4,6 
Children
  • Connie Sue Hamrick3,6
  • Gary L. Hamrick3,6

Citations

  1. [S1353] McKinney, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2569820&id=I2245
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Salisbury marriage certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dollie Mae Hamrick obituary in the May 15, 2001 edition.
  4. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Benjamin Carsel Hamrick obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.

Clara Lucille Workman1,2,3,4

F, b. July 26, 1929, d. December 10, 2009
     Clara Lucille Workman was buried at Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-84-8749.5 Her married name was Rose.4 She married Harry A. Rose.4 Clara Lucille Workman was born on July 26, 1929 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,5 As of November 1, 1947,her married name was Hamrick.2 She married Clarence Randolph Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on November 1, 1947 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Clara Lucille Workman died on December 10, 2009 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3,4,5 She Clara Lucille Workman Hamrick Rose, 80, of Birch River entered into rest with Jesus on December 10, 2009, while a patient in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born July 26, 1929, in Enoch and was a daughter of the late Alton and Runa Workman. Also preceding her in death were her husbands, Clarence R. Hamrick and Harry A. Rose; two sisters and four brothers. She attended Birch River Baptist Church and participated in the Birch River Ruritans and Summersville Senior Citizens. She worked for Bright of America, the Summersville McDonalds and was a homemaker. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda Moore of Rand, Naomi Ashley and husband, Michael, of Westchester, Ohio, and Sheila Eades and husband, David, of South Carolina; one son, Bruce Hamrick and wife, Cordella, of Rand; eight grandchildren, Douglas Marion Mullins and wife, Carrie, Melissa Dawn Mullins, Chad Alan Eads and wife, Stacey, Robyn Lynn Nutzman and husband, Jason, Amy Lynne Robinson and husband, Edward, David M. Ashley, Michelle B. Syner and husband, Jon, and Angie B. Van Meter and husband, Perry; eight great-grandchildren, Ryder Mullins, Payton, Taylor and Skylar Nutzman, Brooks and Jacob Syner, and Carrie and Garrett Van Meter; and four sisters Elsie Casto and Judy Dunn of Lynchburg, Va., Virginia Matics of Roanoke, Va., and Jean Key of Cowen. Burial will be in Canfield Cemetery, Herold Route, Sutton. on December 11, 2009.4

Family 1

Harry A. Rose
Marriage*She married Harry A. Rose.4 

Family 2

Clarence Randolph Hamrick b. August 17, 1921, d. June 5, 1974
Marriage*Clara Lucille Workman married Clarence Randolph Hamrick, son of Benjamin Randolph "Ben" Hamrick and Clara Ocie Bleakney, on November 1, 1947 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Sheila Hamrick4
  • Bruce Hamrick4
  • Linda C. Hamrick4
  • Ruth Naomi Hamrick4

Citations

  1. [S1353] McKinney, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2569820&id=I2245
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Workman marriage certificate.
  3. [S4986] Canfield Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clara Lucille Workman Hamrick Rose obituary in the Dec 11, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Riley Paxton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 19, 1877, d. July 10, 1952
FatherWinfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton1,4 b. October 6, 1852, d. December 17, 1931
MotherPolyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside1,4 b. March 11, 1851, d. August 10, 1910
     John Riley Paxton was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,6 His Social Security Number was 232-14-4199.1 He was born on August 19, 1877 at Fayette Co., West Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Aug 18, 1877.1,2,4,5 He married Sarah Victoria Walker on September 17, 1898 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 John Riley Paxton married Frances Jane Fitzwater on March 28, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 John Riley Paxton died on July 10, 1952 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 414, District 7, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 13, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 2, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 163, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 149, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Railroad foreman8
1920Section foreman9
1930Coal mine laborer10
1940Coal mine trackman11

Family 1

Sarah Victoria Walker b. May 8, 1879, d. July 19, 1941
Marriage*John Riley Paxton married Sarah Victoria Walker on September 17, 1898 at Roane Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Frances Jane Fitzwater b. June 16, 1889, d. April 15, 1970
Marriage*John Riley Paxton married Frances Jane Fitzwater on March 28, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Riley Paxton death certificate.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Arthur marriage record.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Evelyn V. Gill obituary.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hollie Shelton Paxton death certificate.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Sarah Victoria Walker1,2,3

F, b. May 8, 1879, d. July 19, 1941
     Sarah Victoria Walker was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on May 8, 1879 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of September 17, 1898,her married name was Paxton.2 She married John Riley Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on September 17, 1898 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 Sarah Victoria Walker died on July 19, 1941 at Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 62.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 414, District 7, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 13, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 2, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 163, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 149, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

John Riley Paxton b. August 19, 1877, d. July 10, 1952
Marriage*Sarah Victoria Walker married John Riley Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on September 17, 1898 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Victoria Paxton death certificate.
  4. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Evelyn V. Gill obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Ora Maysel "Macie" Paxton1,2,3,4

F, b. April 12, 1899, d. November 29, 1975
FatherJohn Riley Paxton5,1,6,7 b. August 19, 1877, d. July 10, 1952
MotherSarah Victoria Walker5,1,6,7 b. May 8, 1879, d. July 19, 1941
     Ora Maysel "Macie" Paxton was buried at Bealls Mill Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia.4,8 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-5693.9 She was born on April 12, 1899 at Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 12, 1899.5,9,2,3 As of December 24, 1920,her married name was Butcher.3 She married Melza Thomas "Mel" Butcher on December 24, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,10 Ora Maysel "Macie" Paxton died on November 29, 1975 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia, at age 76.9,8 She Mrs. Ora M. Butcher, 76, of Gassaway, died Saturday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Buckhannon, after a long illness. She was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bealls Mill Cemetery, Gassaway, on November 30, 1975.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 414, District 7, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 13, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 2, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 35, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 21, District 8-1A, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 141, District 4-6, Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia13

Family

Melza Thomas "Mel" Butcher b. April 2, 1899, d. April 22, 1991
Marriage*Ora Maysel "Macie" Paxton married Melza Thomas "Mel" Butcher on December 24, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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 Butcher-Paxton marriage certificate.
  4. [S4618] Bealls Mill Cemetery, Braxton Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Evelyn V. Gill obituary.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ora M. Butcher obituary in the Nov 30, 1975 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4619] Carlson Funeral Homes, online www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com, From the Carl L. Butcher obituary.
  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. [S8318] Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home, online www.sscfuneralhomes.com, From the Franklin D. Butcher obituary.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S12978] Keller's Old Town Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/texas/keller/kellers-old-town-funeral-home-cremation-service/5964, From the Juanita M. Rhines obituary.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Glenvill Clee Butcher death certificate.
  18. [S4942] Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, online http://www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com/index.php, From the Kenneth Butcher obituary.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Butcher-Rose marriage record.
  20. [S12979] WHIZ - Fox 5, Marquee Broadcasting Inc., online www.whiznews.com, From the Vachel Vance Butcher obituary.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Delores Butcher death certificate.

Hollie Shelton Paxton1,2,3

M, b. May 30, 1902, d. December 22, 1955
FatherJohn Riley Paxton4,5,1,6 b. August 19, 1877, d. July 10, 1952
MotherSarah Victoria Walker4,5,6 b. May 8, 1879, d. July 19, 1941
     Hollie Shelton Paxton was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,7 He was born on May 30, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Flora Gay Legg on December 28, 1923 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9,2 Hollie Shelton Paxton died on December 22, 1955 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 53; Died in a train accident.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 13, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 2, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 205, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 157, District 8-1A, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 44, District 8-11, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Section laborer5
1930Railroad train monitor10
1940Coal company train conductor11
1950Railroad trackman12

Family

Flora Gay Legg b. January 23, 1903, d. November, 1982
Marriage*Hollie Shelton Paxton married Flora Gay Legg on December 28, 1923 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hollie Shelton Paxton death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Legg marriage certificate.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Evelyn V. Gill obituary.
  7. [S10478] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richard Farrel Paxton death certificate.
  9. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  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. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  14. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Harold D. Paxton obituary in the May 11, 2015 edition.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  16. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Carole Paxton Sleight obituary in the Sep 1, 2019 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sleight-Paxton marriage certificate.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Lawrence Tollie Paxton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 11, 1904, d. May 23, 1932
FatherJohn Riley Paxton1,2,6,7 b. August 19, 1877, d. July 10, 1952
MotherSarah Victoria Walker1,2,6,7 b. May 8, 1879, d. July 19, 1941
     Lawrence Tollie Paxton was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5 He married Myrtle Unknown.4 Lawrence Tollie Paxton was born on September 11, 1904 at Clay Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth date of Aug 12, 1904.4,5,6 He married Thelma Camp on September 4, 1922 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,3 Lawrence Tollie Paxton died on May 23, 1932 at East Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 27; Died in a mining accident.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 13, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 2, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Myrtle Unknown
Marriage*Lawrence Tollie Paxton married Myrtle Unknown.4 

Family 2

Thelma Camp b. October 30, 1905
Marriage*Lawrence Tollie Paxton married Thelma Camp on September 4, 1922 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,3 

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Camp marriage certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lawrence Paxton death certificate.
  5. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Evelyn V. Gill obituary.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."

Robert Washington Paxton1,2,3

M, b. May 30, 1911, d. February, 1983
FatherJohn Riley Paxton1,3,4 b. August 19, 1877, d. July 10, 1952
MotherSarah Victoria Walker1,3,4 b. May 8, 1879, d. July 19, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 233-10-2694.5 Robert Washington Paxton was born on May 30, 1911 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,6,2,3 He married Arizona Marie "Zona" Churchwell on January 17, 1930 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,6 Robert Washington Paxton died in February, 1983 at West Virginia at age 71.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 2, District 29, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 80, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 21, District 10-3, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 77, District 20-21, Eskdale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal mine motorman8
1940Coal miner9
1950Coal miner10

Family

Arizona Marie "Zona" Churchwell b. August 4, 1908, d. July, 1983
Marriage*Robert Washington Paxton married Arizona Marie "Zona" Churchwell on January 17, 1930 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S2185] Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, online http://www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com, From the Evelyn V. Gill obituary.
  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 Paxton-Churchwell marriage certificate.
  7. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Pauline Butta obituary in the May 24, 2012 edition.
  12. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Corrine Neal obituary in the Feb 7, 2002 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.