Brenda Kay Paxton1,2

F, b. October 13, 1948, d. May 18, 1999
FatherRobert Edward Howard Paxton1 b. October 30, 1923, d. November 19, 1983
MotherMarie Williams1
     Brenda Kay Paxton was buried at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 234-98-4060.2 She was born on October 13, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 She died on May 18, 1999 at West Virginia at age 50.2,4,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 163, District 8-1, Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3831] Jackson County Memory Gardens, Jackson Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rosa Helen Paxton1,2,3

F, b. February 5, 1931, d. December 7, 2005
FatherRobert Henry "Bob" Paxton1,2,4,3,5,6 b. November 19, 1888, d. May 18, 1961
MotherMargaret Estelle Hart1,2,4,7,3,5,6 b. November 11, 1894, d. March 24, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 214-62-2758.8 Rosa Helen Paxton was buried at Bayard Cemetery, Bayard, Grant Co., West Virginia.2,9 She was born on February 5, 1931 at Porter, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,8,3,9 As of August 23, 1947,her married name was Brown.1 She married William Donald Brown on August 23, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 Rosa Helen Paxton died on December 7, 2005 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 74.8,2,9 She Rosa Helen Brown, 74, Gormania, W.Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in the Oakland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb. 5, 1931, in Taylor, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Estell (Hart) Paxton. She was a long-time member of the Bayard Church of God. She is survived by her husband, William Donald Brown, also residing in the Oakland Rehabilitation Center; three sons, David W. Brown, Maysville, W.Va., and Gary Brown and Donnie G. Brown, both of Gormania; three daughters, Teresa Durst, Elk Garden, W.Va., Teresha Cosner, Gormania, and Vanessa Glotfelty, Oakland; three sisters, Nina Stout, Thomas, W.Va., Gertrude Schoolcraft, Elk View, W.Va., and Geraldine Leavitt, Sutton, W.Va; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. on December 9, 2005.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 273, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

William Donald Brown b. July 5, 1925, d. November 29, 2008
Marriage*Rosa Helen Paxton married William Donald Brown on August 23, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S1769] Republican, The, From the Rosa Helen Brown obituary in the Dec 9, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1769] Republican, The, From the Nina Irene Stout obituary in the Apr 25, 2008 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8466] Hafer Funeral Home, online www.haferfuneralhome.net, From the Dessie Schoolcraft obituary.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Margaret Estelle Paxton obituary in the Mar 25, 1967 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6848] Bayard Cemetery, Grant Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S8901] Basagic Funeral Homes, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=14422, From the David William Brown obituary.

William Donald Brown1,2,3,4

M, b. July 5, 1925, d. November 29, 2008
     William Donald Brown was buried at Bayard Cemetery, Bayard, Grant Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on July 5, 1925 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,4 He married Rosa Helen Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on August 23, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 William Donald Brown died on November 29, 2008 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 83.3,5

Family

Rosa Helen Paxton b. February 5, 1931, d. December 7, 2005
Marriage*He married Rosa Helen Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on August 23, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brown-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S1769] Republican, The, From the Rosa Helen Brown obituary in the Dec 9, 2005 edition.
  3. [S6848] Bayard Cemetery, Grant Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S8466] Hafer Funeral Home, online www.haferfuneralhome.net, From the Dessie Schoolcraft obituary.
  7. [S8901] Basagic Funeral Homes, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=14422, From the David William Brown obituary.

David William Brown1,2

M, b. April 28, 1948, d. June 16, 2021
FatherWilliam Donald Brown1,2 b. July 5, 1925, d. November 29, 2008
MotherRosa Helen Paxton1,2 b. February 5, 1931, d. December 7, 2005
     David William Brown David William Brown, age 73, of Maysville, WV, passed away on June 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 28, 1948, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late William Donald and Rosa Helen (Paxton) Brown. He was previously married to the mother of his children, Billie Jean (Turner) Brown, who survives in Petersburg, WV. Mr. Brown was a 1966 graduate of Sutton High School. He was a Veteran of the US Army, where he served as a Sergeant in charge of teletype and deciphering during the Vietnam War. David had worked at Island Creek Coal Company and later retired from Consol Coal Company. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and Mountaintop Hunting Club. He was an avid gold and gun collector who always enjoyed the thrill of making a good deal. In addition to the mother of his children, Mr. Brown is survived by a son, Ryan Andrew Brown (Charity Hix) of Charleston, WV; a son-in-law, Joshua Kile of Maysville, WV; 3 sisters, Teresa Durst (Randy) of Elk Garden, WV, Teresha Cosner (Larry) of Gormania, WV, and Vanessa Brown of Gormania, WV; 2 brothers, Gary Brown (Debra), and Donnie Brown (Joyce), both of Gormania, WV; and 3 grandchildren, McKeyin Stone Kile, Taylor Jordan Kile, and Shaylee Nicole Kile, all of Maysville, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jami Nicole Kile; and his aunt Nina Stout, who had a large role in his upbringing.2 He married Billie Jean Turner.2 David William Brown was born on April 28, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He died on June 16, 2021 at Maysville, Grant Co., West Virginia, at age 73.2

Family

Billie Jean Turner
Marriage*He married Billie Jean Turner.2 
Children
  • Ryan Andrew Brown2
  • Jami Nicole Brown2

Citations

  1. [S1769] Republican, The, From the Rosa Helen Brown obituary in the Dec 9, 2005 edition.
  2. [S8901] Basagic Funeral Homes, online www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?fh_id=14422, From the David William Brown obituary.

Lora Ellen Hackney1,2

F, b. November 5, 1905, d. July 23, 1965
     Lora Ellen Hackney was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on November 5, 1905 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of April 17, 1952,her married name was Paxton.1 She married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on April 17, 1952 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 Lora Ellen Hackney died on July 23, 1965 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,2

Family

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
Marriage*She married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on April 17, 1952 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Jones marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lora Ellen Hackney death certificate.
  3. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ollie "Aubey" Moore1,2

F, b. April 1, 1881, d. June 17, 1946
     Ollie "Aubey" Moore was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on April 1, 1881 at Monora, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of before 1921,her married name was McCune.4 She married Unknown McCune before 1921.4 As of September 28, 1921,her married name was Paxton.4 Ollie "Aubey" Moore married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on September 28, 1921 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,4,2 Ollie "Aubey" Moore died on June 17, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 65.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Unknown McCune
Marriage*Ollie "Aubey" Moore married Unknown McCune before 1921.4 

Family 2

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
Marriage*Ollie "Aubey" Moore married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on September 28, 1921 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,4,2 
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 Ollie Paxton death certificate.
  3. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-McCune marriage certificate.
  5. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton1,2,3,4

F, b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
FatherHarrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton1,6,5,7,3,4,8,9 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
MotherMary Sue Elmore1,5,3,4 b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921
     Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 She was born on October 15, 1904 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,4 As of January 26, 1924,her married name was Summers.11 She married Samuel D. Summers on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.11 As of August 6, 1927,her married name was Dulaney.12 Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married George W. Dulaney on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.12 As of August 9, 1948,her married name was Westfall.5 Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Thomas William Westfall on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.13,5,10 Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton died on December 10, 1977 at age 73.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 10, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West VirginiaDelphia and her children were enumerated in the household of her father "Clyde" Paxton6
1940Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 291, District 8-8, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia14

Family 1

Samuel D. Summers b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926
Marriage*Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Samuel D. Summers on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.11 
Children

Family 2

George W. Dulaney b. September 28, 1894, d. October 30, 1952
Marriage*Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married George W. Dulaney on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.12 
Child

Family 3

Thomas William Westfall b. February 20, 1910, d. February 8, 1976
Marriage*Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Thomas William Westfall on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.13,5,10 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Dulaney marriage record.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
  8. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dulaney-Summers marriage record.
  13. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Tribble marriage record.
  17. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
  18. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  19. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rata Ethel Paxton1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952
FatherHarrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton1,4,3,6,5,7 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
MotherMary Sue Elmore1,4,3,5 b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921
     Rata Ethel Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on May 6, 1907 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth year of 1908.8,2,3,5 As of June 26, 1926,her married name was Thompson.9,8 She married Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,8 As of July 27, 1945,her married name was Davis.3 Rata Ethel Paxton and Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.3 Rata Ethel Paxton married Wilbur Glen Davis on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.3 Rata Ethel Paxton and Wilbur Glen Davis were divorced before April, 1950.10 Rata Ethel Paxton Mrs. Rata Ethel Davis, 45, of 371 E. Voris died today in City Hospital after a long illness. She waa born in Ivydale, W.Va., and was a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. employe all of the 10 years she lived in Akron. She was a member of Advent Memorial Church in Charleston, W.Va. Mrs. Davis leaves her father, H. L. Paxton of Clay, W.Va; two daughters, Joan Thompson of Akron and Lewana Thompson of Chicago; a son, Billy Joe Thompson of Akron: two sisters, the Rev. Dalpha Westfall of Clay and Mrs. Adeline King of Otter, W.Va., and two grandchildren. on February 19, 1952.7 She died on February 19, 1952 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 44.2,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 10, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio10

Occupation

1940Teacher12

Family 1

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959
Marriage*Rata Ethel Paxton married Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,8 
Divorce* Rata Ethel Paxton and Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.3 
Children

Family 2

Wilbur Glen Davis b. July 9, 1900, d. May 3, 1950
Marriage*Rata Ethel Paxton married Wilbur Glen Davis on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.3 
Divorce* Rata Ethel Paxton and Wilbur Glen Davis were divorced before April, 1950.10 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
  7. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Rata Ethel Davis obituary in the Feb 19, 1952 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Paxton marriage certificate.
  9. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Joann C. Rich obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
  14. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Mary Kerpsie obituary in the May 4, 2010 edition.
  15. [S4765] Northwest Herald, The, From the D. Lewana Burchell obituary in the Jul 26, 2010 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rena Malinda Paxton1,2,3

F, b. June 10, 1923, d. December 19, 2020
FatherHarrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton1,5,3,4 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
MotherOllie "Aubey" Moore1,3,4 b. April 1, 1881, d. June 17, 1946
     Rena Malinda Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on June 10, 1923 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,3 As of December 17, 1941,her married name was Nicholas.7 She married Russell Roscoe Nicholas on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7,3 Rena Malinda Paxton died on December 19, 2020 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 97.3 She Rena M. Paxton Nicholas, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 at Montgomery Rehab and Nursing Center in Montgomery. She was born on June 10, 1923 in Ivydale, the daughter of the late H.L. Clyde Paxton and Ollie Moore Paxton. She was a member of Crooked Run Community Church in Fayetteville. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, whom she called her angels. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Russell Nicholas; her son, Kenneth Nicholas; son-in-law, Dick White; granddaughter, Lisa White; brothers, Eugene, Richard, Woodford and John; sisters, Dolpha, Rata, Adeline, Alma, Mary, Ora and Nora. She is survived by her son, Larry (Mary) Nicholas of Troutman, North Carolina; daughter, Linda White of Sutton; grandchildren, Dickie (Yvonne) White, Michelle (Joe) Wiseman, Melissa Adkins and Clifford Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Emily Patrick (Steve Calzado), Samantha Patrick, Valerie Adkins, Justin and Nathan Wiseman, Russell and Raven Nicholas, and Sarah (Earl) Dunlap; great-great-grandchildren, Bralen, Averie, Raelynn, Mason and Tristin; and special grandchildren, Trinity Sigler and Tracy Adkins. on January 7, 2021.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 152, District 10-68, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Russell Roscoe Nicholas b. July 3, 1920, d. June 25, 1999
Marriage*Rena Malinda Paxton married Russell Roscoe Nicholas on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  3. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
  6. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nichols-Paxton marriage certificate.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Russell R. Nicholas obituary in the Jun 27, 1999 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Kenneth Russell Nicholas obituary.

George W. Dulaney1

M, b. September 28, 1894, d. October 30, 1952
     George W. Dulaney was buried at Grafton National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on September 28, 1894 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.2,4,3 He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5 George W. Dulaney died on October 30, 1952 at age 58.2,3,4

Census Records

1930U.S. Veterans Hospital, District 15, Perry Point, Cecil Co., Maryland6
1940U.S. Veterans Facility, District 8-20, Election District 7, Cecil Co., Maryland7
1950U.S. Veterans Hospital, District 15, Perry Point, Cecil Co., Maryland8

Family

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
Marriage*George W. Dulaney married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S4758] Grafton National Cemetery, Taylor Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dulaney-Summers marriage record.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Paris Leonard Dulaney1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1928, d. June 12, 2001
FatherGeorge W. Dulaney1,3,4 b. September 28, 1894, d. October 30, 1952
MotherDolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton1,6,3,4,7 b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 278-24-7008.8 Paris Leonard Dulaney was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,3 He married Wanda Carolina Elswick.10,11 Paris Leonard Dulaney was born on October 18, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,9,3,4,5 He died on June 12, 2001 at Bentree, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 72.8,9,3 He Paris Leonard Dulaney, 72, of Bentree, Clay County, W.Va., died Monday, June 11, 2001, at home. He was a retired foreman from Elkem Metals Company, Alloy, W.Va. He was born Oct. 18, 1928 at Ivydale, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda C. Dulaney; and his parents, George W. Dulaney and Dolpha Paxton Westfall. He is survived by daughters, Patty Johnson of Dixie, W.Va., Sherry Kincaid of Fayetteville, W.Va; sons, Paris L. "Lennie" Dulaney, Jr. and Allen Dulaney, both of Bentree, Robert Dulaney of Belva, W.Va; brothers, the Rev. C.D. Summers of Oak Hill, W.Va., the Rev. Carl Summers of Lodi, Ohio; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Clay Memorial Gardens. on June 14, 2001.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Family

Wanda Carolina Elswick b. August 17, 1931, d. December 2, 1993
Marriage*Paris Leonard Dulaney married Wanda Carolina Elswick.10,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 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. [S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney, Jr. obituary in the Mar 15, 2019 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel D. Summers1,2,3

M, b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926
     Samuel D. Summers was buried at Summers Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on October 25, 1890 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.5 He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3 Samuel D. Summers died on August 24, 1926 at Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 35.2 He CONSTABLE KILLED, POSSE SEEKS YOUTH. Green Jarvis and Brother Flee to Clay County Hills From Police and Sheriff but parents are arrested. Green Jarvis, the Clay county mountaineer youth of 24, wanted for the alleged slaying of Constable Samuel Summers at his home on Big Creek, Otter district Tuesday morning, was still hiding in the hilly fastnesses of the district today, while Sheriff Buren Stephenson and state police, continued their search for him. The officers also are seeking Early Jarvis, brother of Green, on a charge of cutting a young man by the name of Boggs in a fight which is said to have occurred at Ivydale, Clay county, sometime preceding the killing of Constable Summers. The state police headquarters was advised yesterday by Sheriff Stephenson, of the killing of Summers and the Clay official asked that troopers be sent into the district to help in the search for the Jarvis boys. Six troopers were sent at once to the Big Otter district and joined the searchers. They expected last night to arrest both Green and Early Jarvis but at noon today no reports from the officers had been received. According to Information sent to the state police headquarters. Constable Summers went to the home of Charles Jarvis on Big Creek on Tuesday morning to arrest Early, his son, on the cutting charge. The constable went to the front door and there was met by Charles Jarvis and his wife, Amanda. Standing back of them was their son Green, who, it is alleged, seeing the officer, opened fire, three bullets, passing over the heads of his father and mother and entering the body of Summers, killing him. Both of the Green boys then disappeared it is said. Officers later arrested Charles Jarvis and his wife, and held them as accomplices. The sheriff then organized a posse and started his search for the alleged slayer and his brother. on August 26, 1926.6

Family

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
Marriage*He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.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 Samuel D. Summers death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  4. [S12985] Summers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Samuel Summers murder article in the Aug 26, 1926 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Tribble marriage record.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rev. Cary David Summers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 6, 1924, d. November 14, 2009
FatherSamuel D. Summers6,1,2,3 b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926
MotherDolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton6,1,2,3,7,8,5 b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 233-32-3213.9 Rev. Cary David Summers was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,10 He married Irene Morton.3 Rev. Cary David Summers was born on March 6, 1924 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,9,3,10,4,5 He married Ethel Irene Tribble on March 21, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,11 Rev. Cary David Summers died on November 14, 2009 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.9,3 He Rev. Cary D. Summers, 85, of Kincaid, died on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Plateau Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1924, at Ivydale, W.Va., to the late Samuel David and Dolphia Paxton Summers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Tribble Summers; son, Cary David Summers Jr; brothers, Carl Summers and Paris Dulaney; and great-grandson, David Andrew Nelson. He attended Laurel Fork Advent Christian Church, Laurel Fork, was retired from Union Carbide Corporation, Metals Division, at Alloy, and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was an Advent Christian Minister for 52 years, having served throughout West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Irene Morton Summers of Kincaid, W.Va; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Dwight and Joyce Carmen Summers of Beaver, W.Va; daughters and sons-in-law, June and Malachi Proctor of Fayetteville, W.Va., and Joy and Larry Nelson of Williams Mountain, W.Va; step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Robert and Janet Morton of Mooresville, N.C; step-daughter, Sharon Morton of Pennsylvania, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. He is also survived by a very special aunt, Rena Nicholas. Burial will follow in the Moore Fork Cemetery, Big Otter, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. on November 17, 2009.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Irene Morton
Marriage*Rev. Cary David Summers married Irene Morton.3 

Family 2

Ethel Irene Tribble b. May 12, 1927, d. August 6, 1997
Marriage*Rev. Cary David Summers married Ethel Irene Tribble on March 21, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Tribble marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  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. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Irene Tribble Summers obituary in the Aug 8, 1997 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cary David Summers, Jr. death certificate.

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers1,2,3,4

M, b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005
FatherSamuel D. Summers5,1,6,3,7 b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926
MotherDolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton5,1,6,8,3,9,7,10 b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
     Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.1,11,12 His Social Security Number was 234-34-0639.13 He was born on September 22, 1925 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,13,11,14,15,4,7,10,16,12 He married Ruth Victoria Hayes on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,17 Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers died on December 6, 2005 at Medina, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 80.1,13,17,11,14,16,12 He Carlos B. "Carl" Summers, 80, of Medina, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at Hospice at The Inn at Medina following a period of declining health. He was born Sept. 22, 1925, in Ivydale, W.Va., to Samuel and Dolphia (nee Paxton) Summers. He made his home in Lodi for more than 29 years, moving to Medina five years ago. Mr. Summers worked at Ford Motor Co. He founded The True Gospel Church in Creston, where he ministered for several years. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Summers is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth (nee Hayes), whom he married Feb. 3, 1946; sons, David (Deborah) of Lodi and Richard of Rittman; daughter, Vickie Brown of Medina; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Cary Summers of Kincaid, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Carl Jr. of Lodi and Samuel of Coventry, England; and brother, Paris Dulaney. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi. on December 8, 2005.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Ruth Victoria Hayes b. December 15, 1928, d. November 6, 2011
Marriage*Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers married Ruth Victoria Hayes on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,17 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Hayes marriage record.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  12. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Ruth V. Summers obituary in the Nov 7, 2011 edition.
  18. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
  19. [S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959
     Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson was buried at Rhodes Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,2 He was born on January 30, 1900 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,4,3 He married Rata Ethel Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,5 Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson and Rata Ethel Paxton were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.7 Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson died on November 27, 1959 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 59.4,1 He THOMPSON, Rophy Hayse, 60, of Maysel, died Friday at the home of his brother, Robert Thompson, after a long illness. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lewana Burchell of Chicago; one son, Billy Joe of Spencer, Ohio; one sister. Mrs. Louise Mason of Virginia; two other brothers, Arnold of Erbacon and Lonnie of Ashland, Calif; and five grandchildren. on November 28, 1959.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West VirginiaHayes and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law "Clyde" Paxton8

Occupation

1930Sawmill lumber stacker8

Family

Rata Ethel Paxton b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952
Marriage*Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson married Rata Ethel Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,5 
Divorce* Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson and Rata Ethel Paxton were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rophy Hayse Thompson obituary in the Nov 28, 1959 edition.
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rophy Hayes thompson death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Paxton marriage certificate.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4765] Northwest Herald, The, From the D. Lewana Burchell obituary in the Jul 26, 2010 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dorcus Adeline Paxton1,2

F, b. September 10, 1911, d. May 15, 2000
FatherHarrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton1,3,4,2 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
MotherMary Sue Elmore4,2 b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921
     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-1742.5 Dorcus Adeline Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on September 10, 1911 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,2 As of September 5, 1928,her married name was King.8,1 She married Henry Clay King on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,1 Dorcus Adeline Paxton died on May 15, 2000 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 88.5,7 She Adeline King, 88, of Duck, Clay County, died May 18, 2000, in Laurel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker and an Advent Christian. Surviving: daughters, Charlotte Deer of Arlington, Va., Wavie King of Duck, Joyce Anderson of Rittman, Ohio; sons, Van C. King of Creston, Ohio, Rodney King of West Salem, Ohio, Henry King Jr. of Rittman; sister, Rena Nicholas of Fayetteville; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-granchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moorefork Cemetery, Ivydale. on May 20, 2000.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 337, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 148, District 8-13, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Family

Henry Clay King b. April 3, 1900, d. March 16, 1996
Marriage*Dorcus Adeline Paxton married Henry Clay King on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Adeline King obituary in the May 20, 2000 edition.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wavie Areleta King obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Rodney David King obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Henry Clay King obituary in the Mar 18, 1996 edition.
  14. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James H. King obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
  15. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Starcher marrriage record.
  17. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Van C. King obituary in the Jun 2, 2000 edition.
  18. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-King marriage record.

Henry Clay King1,2,3,4

M, b. April 3, 1900, d. March 16, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-7961.5 Henry Clay King was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4 He was born on April 3, 1900 at Douglas, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.5,1,3,6 He married Dorcus Adeline Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1 Henry Clay King died on March 16, 1996 at Big Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 95.5,4 He Henry Clay King, 95, of Big Otter died Saturday, March 16, 1996, at home after a long illness. He was a native of Douglas and a coal miner with 59 years of service. Surviving: wife, D. Adeline King; daughters, Wavie King of Big Otter, Charlotte Deer of Arlington, Va., Joyce Anderson of Sterling, Ohio; sons, Van of Creston, Ohio, Rodney of West Salem, Ohio, Henry Jr. of Rittman, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moorfork Cemetery, Big Otter. on March 18, 1996.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 337, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 148, District 8-13, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1950Farmer9

Family

Dorcus Adeline Paxton b. September 10, 1911, d. May 15, 2000
Marriage*Henry Clay King married Dorcus Adeline Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay 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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Henry Clay King obituary in the Mar 18, 1996 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Adeline King obituary in the May 20, 2000 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wavie Areleta King obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Rodney David King obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  13. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James H. King obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Starcher marrriage record.
  16. [S2186] Daily Record, From the Van C. King obituary in the Jun 2, 2000 edition.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-King marriage record.

Russell Roscoe Nicholas1,2

M, b. July 3, 1920, d. June 25, 1999
     Russell Roscoe Nicholas was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,1 He was born on July 3, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,5,6,2 He married Rena Malinda Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Ollie "Aubey" Moore, on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,5,7 Russell Roscoe Nicholas died on June 25, 1999 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3,1 He Russell R. Nicholas, 78, of Fayetteville died June 25, 1999, in Hilltop Center, Hilltop, after a long illness. He was a retired miner from Westmoreland Coal Co., a member of UMW and Crooked Run Community Church, Fayetteville, and was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Rena M. Paxton Nicholas; daughter, Linda White of Converse, Texas; sons, Kenneth of Charleston, Larry of Norton, Ohio; sisters, Ethel Gregory of Birch River, Edith Beach of Valparaiso, Fla., Lois Somerville of Niceville, Fla; brothers, Robert of Sutton, Spud of Mesa, Ariz., Tony of North Bend, Wash., Jimmy of Flatwoods; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moore Fork Cemetery, Big Otter. on June 27, 1999.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 152, District 10-68, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Coal miner8

Family

Rena Malinda Paxton b. June 10, 1923, d. December 19, 2020
Marriage*Russell Roscoe Nicholas married Rena Malinda Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Ollie "Aubey" Moore, on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Russell R. Nicholas obituary in the Jun 27, 1999 edition.
  4. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nichols-Paxton marriage certificate.
  6. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  7. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Kenneth Russell Nicholas obituary.

Richard G. Paxton1,2

M, b. 1915, d. 1921
FatherHarrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton3,2 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976
MotherOllie "Aubey" Moore3,2 b. April 1, 1881, d. June 17, 1946
     Richard G. Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 He was born in 1915 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1 He died in 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 29, District 26, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.

Thomas William Westfall1,2

M, b. February 20, 1910, d. February 8, 1976
     Thomas William Westfall was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-40-0782.4 He was born on February 20, 1910 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,1,3 Thomas William Westfall died on February 8, 1976 at Bentree, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 65.6,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 291, District 8-8, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1950Railroad laborer7

Family

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977
Marriage*Thomas William Westfall married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Dulaney marriage record.
  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. [S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruth Victoria Hayes1,2,3

F, b. December 15, 1928, d. November 6, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 270-36-9321.4 Ruth Victoria Hayes was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.3,5 She was born on December 15, 1928 at Duck, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,3,5,6 As of February 3, 1946,her married name was Summers.1,2 She married Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers, son of Samuel D. Summers and Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Ruth Victoria Hayes died on November 6, 2011 at Medina, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 82.3,4,5,6 She Ruth V. Summers, 82, of Medina died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Burbank Parke following a period of declining health. Ruth was born Dec. 15, 1928 in Clay Co., W.Va. the daughter of the late Harvey and Florence (Mutter) Hayes. She married Carlos B. Summers on February 3, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2005. She had made her home in Medina since 1998 having previously resided in Lodi for 28 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading her Bible and her grandchildren. She is survived by 3 Children, Vickie Brown of Medina, Richard Summers of Rittman and David (Deborah) Summers of Lodi; 10 grandchildren Nancy, Ryan, Bobby, Melissa, Jennifer, Michael, Richey, Angie, David and Joshua and many great-grandchildren and 2 brother, Joe (Mary) Hayes of Strausburg and Harvey (Reva) Hayes of Massillon. She was preceded in death by her husband, sons, Carl “Smokey” Summers Jr. and Samuel Summers, a granddaughter Samantha and a sister. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lodi. on November 7, 2011.3

Family

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005
Marriage*She married Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers, son of Samuel D. Summers and Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Hayes marriage record.
  3. [S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Ruth V. Summers obituary in the Nov 7, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
  8. [S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.