Marshall William Samms1,2,3,4

M, b. January 10, 1912, d. June 10, 1976
FatherHenry Leroy Sams5,6,7,2 b. May 2, 1890, d. January 20, 1963
MotherEliza Ann Burdette5,6,7 b. April 7, 1887, d. August 27, 1959
     Marshall William Samms was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 232-14-2975.8 He was born on January 10, 1912 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,8,2,4 He married Virginia Magdoline King on October 3, 1942 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,9 Marshall William Samms died on June 10, 1976 at West Virginia at age 64.10,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 117, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 128, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 60, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1950State road worker11

Family

Virginia Magdoline King b. December 10, 1922, d. December 11, 2006
Marriage*Marshall William Samms married Virginia Magdoline King on October 3, 1942 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samms-King marriage record.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Magdoline Samms obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.
  10. [S1356] Sellers of WV Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=masellers&id=I5638
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jerry Clifford Sams obituary in the Sep 7, 2016 edition.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rosemary Mollohan obituary in the Jul 30, 2009 edition.

Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 24, 1913, d. August 30, 1994
FatherHenry Leroy Sams1,2,6,7 b. May 2, 1890, d. January 20, 1963
MotherEliza Ann Burdette1,2,6,7 b. April 7, 1887, d. August 27, 1959
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-2978.8 Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.9,4 He was born on May 24, 1913 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,3,5,7 He married Goldie India Samples on September 30, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams died on August 30, 1994 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.8,9 He Woodrow Sams, 81, of Procious died Aug. 30, 1994, at the home of his daughter, Ophelia Hamrick of St. Albans, after a long illness. He was a mechanic for Clendenin Lumber Co. and of the Protestant faith. Surviving: sister, Hester Strausbough of Seven Valleys, Pa; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Sams Cemetery, Procious. on September 1, 1994.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 117, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 123, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 128, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 23, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Car garage mechanic6
1950Welder10

Family

Goldie India Samples b. June 9, 1914, d. June 28, 1989
Marriage*Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams married Goldie India Samples on September 30, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 
Child
  • Ophelia Pearl "Phil" Sams9,11,6,10,7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sams-Samples marriage certificate.
  4. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Woodrow Sams obituary in the Sep 1, 1994 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Sams marriage certificate.

Hester Margie/Margery Sams1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 2, 1922, d. April 23, 2007
FatherHenry Leroy Sams1,2,6,4,5 b. May 2, 1890, d. January 20, 1963
MotherEliza Ann Burdette1,2,6,4,5 b. April 7, 1887, d. August 27, 1959
     Her Social Security Number was 236-26-3184.7 Hester Margie/Margery Sams was buried at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, 315 N. Constitution Ave, New Freedom, York Co., Pennsylvania.2,8 She was born on March 2, 1922 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,2,4,5 As of April 11, 1944,her married name was Strausbaugh.9 She married Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh on April 11, 1944.2,3,9 Hester Margie/Margery Sams died on April 23, 2007 at Glen Rock, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 85.7,2 She GLEN ROCK - Hester M. (Sams) Strausbaugh, 85, died Monday April 23, 2007, at Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Austin L. "Gus" Strausbaugh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the "Little Church" of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Strausbaugh was born on March 2, 1922, in Procious W. Va., a daughter of the late Henry L. and Eliza M. (Burdette) Sams. Her and her late husband owned and operated the former Gus Farm Equipment in Seven Valleys and she was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Fred L. Strausbaugh of Spring Grove; a granddaughter, Erin K. Strausbaugh; and great-grandson, Christian Walker. She was preceded in death by a son, Franklin L. "Frank" Strausbaugh. on April 25, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 117, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 128, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 53, District 67-5, Codorus, York Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1950Sewing factory seamstress10

Family

Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh b. May 30, 1923, d. February 7, 2001
Marriage*Hester Margie/Margery Sams married Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh on April 11, 1944.2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Hester M. Sams Strausbaugh obituary in the Apr 25, 2007 edition.
  3. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Franklin L. Strausbaugh obituary in the Jul 29, 2000 edition.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S9112] Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, York Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Austin L.Strausbaugh obituary in the Feb 8, 2001 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Thomas "Tom" Hamrick Jr.1,2,3

M, b. May 9, 1931, d. September 9, 2005
     William Thomas "Tom" Hamrick Jr. was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 232-40-2550.5 He was born on May 9, 1931 at Rensford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5,3 He married Ophelia Pearl "Phil" Sams, daughter of Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams and Goldie India Samples, on January 12, 1956 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 William Thomas "Tom" Hamrick Jr. died on September 9, 2005 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2,5 He William T. "Tom" Hamrick Jr., 74, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord September 9, 2005, at his home. He was born in Kanawha County in 1931 to the late William T. Hamrick Sr. and Delsie White Hamrick. He was retired from Union Carbide Corp and ARCO Chemical Tech Center with 31 years of service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 97, Clay, W.Va., the Scottish Rites Bodies and Beni Kedem Temple, Charleston, Order of the Eastern Star Francis Chapel No. 28, Clay, W.Va., and a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife, Ophelia "Phil" Hamrick; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Debbie Hamrick of Scott Depot, and Joseph and Gregory Hamrick of St. Albans; and granddaughter, Laura, of Scott Depot. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor David Pence and Evangelist Tom Bowan officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on September 12, 2005.2

Family

Ophelia Pearl "Phil" Sams
Marriage*He married Ophelia Pearl "Phil" Sams, daughter of Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams and Goldie India Samples, on January 12, 1956 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Jeffrey Hamrick2
  • Joseph Hamrick2
  • Gregory Hamrick2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Sams marriage certificate.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William T. Hamrick Jr., obituary in the Sep 24, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 30, 1923, d. February 7, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 196-16-9122.7 Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh was buried at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, 315 N. Constitution Ave, New Freedom, York Co., Pennsylvania.3,6 He was born on May 30, 1923 at Codorus Township, York Co., Pennsylvania.7,3 He married Hester Margie/Margery Sams, daughter of Henry Leroy Sams and Eliza Ann Burdette, on April 11, 1944.1,2,3 Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh died on February 7, 2001 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.7,3 He Austin L. "Gus" Strausbaugh, 77, of Glen Rock RD 2, died at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday at York Hospital. He was the husband of Hester M. (Sams) Strausbaugh. The couple observed their 56th wedding anniversary April 11. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Ave., New Freedom. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Strausbaugh was born May 30, 1923, in Codorus Township. He was the son of the late John G. and Isabella E. (Knadig) Strausbaugh. He owned and operated Gus Farm Equipment in Seven Valleys since 1946. He was a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; Seven Valleys Fire Company and Tri-Community Ambulance Club; and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Freedom, where he sang in the church choir for the past several years. Mr. Strausbaugh also is survived by a son, Frederick L. "Frank" Strausbaugh of Spring Grove RD 1; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; and three brothers, Herman F. Strausbaugh of York and Cletus E. Strausbaugh and John H. Strausbaugh, both of Glen Rock. Mr. Strausbaugh was preceded in death by a son, Franklin L. "Frank" Strausbaugh. on February 8, 2001.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 53, District 67-5, Codorus, York Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1950Auto mechanic8

Family

Hester Margie/Margery Sams b. March 2, 1922, d. April 23, 2007
Marriage*Austin Leo "Gus" Strausbaugh married Hester Margie/Margery Sams, daughter of Henry Leroy Sams and Eliza Ann Burdette, on April 11, 1944.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Hester M. Sams Strausbaugh obituary in the Apr 25, 2007 edition.
  2. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Franklin L. Strausbaugh obituary in the Jul 29, 2000 edition.
  3. [S906] York Daily Record, From the Austin L.Strausbaugh obituary in the Feb 8, 2001 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9112] Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, York Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Magdoline King1,2

F, b. December 10, 1922, d. December 11, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 235-02-0641.1 Virginia Magdoline King was buried at Mullins Cemetery, Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on December 10, 1922 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1 As of October 3, 1942,her married name was Samms.4 She married Marshall William Samms, son of Henry Leroy Sams and Eliza Ann Burdette, on October 3, 1942 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,2 Virginia Magdoline King died on December 11, 2006 at Gassaway, Braxton Co., West Virginia, at age 84.1,2 She Virginia Magdoline Samms, 84, of Procious died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Braxton County Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Sarah and Amos King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Marshall Samms; son, Buddy Samms; and granddaughter, Christy Watson. She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary Mollohan of Freeport, Pa., and Garnet Kay Johnson of Myrtle Beach, S.C; sons, William Marshall Samms Jr. and Jerry Sams, both of Procious; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Mullins Cemetery, Elkhurst. on December 13, 2006.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 60, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

Marshall William Samms b. January 10, 1912, d. June 10, 1976
Marriage*Virginia Magdoline King married Marshall William Samms, son of Henry Leroy Sams and Eliza Ann Burdette, on October 3, 1942 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Virginia Magdoline Samms obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.
  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 Samms-King marriage record.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jerry Clifford Sams obituary in the Sep 7, 2016 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rosemary Mollohan obituary in the Jul 30, 2009 edition.

Goldie India Samples1

F, b. June 9, 1914, d. June 28, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 216-24-2846.2 Goldie India Samples was born on June 9, 1914 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of September 30, 1934,her married name was Sams.1 She married Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams, son of Henry Leroy Sams and Eliza Ann Burdette, on September 30, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 Goldie India Samples died on June 28, 1989 at West Virginia at age 75.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 123, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 23, District 8-9, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia4

Family

Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams b. May 24, 1913, d. August 30, 1994
Marriage*Goldie India Samples married Woodrow Wilson/Webster Sams, son of Henry Leroy Sams and Eliza Ann Burdette, on September 30, 1934 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Ophelia Pearl "Phil" Sams5,6,3,4,7

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sams-Samples marriage certificate.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Woodrow Sams obituary in the Sep 1, 1994 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Sams marriage certificate.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Clifton Robert Samples1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 3, 1918, d. November 18, 1981
FatherJames M. "Jim" Samples1,6,2,7,10,8,9,5 b. May 15, 1890, d. October 26, 1959
MotherEmma Mae Burdette1,6,2,7,8,9,5 b. August 12, 1892, d. May 19, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 234-16-4219.11 Clifton Robert Samples was buried at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Ave N.W., North Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.12 He was born on March 3, 1918 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,3,13 He married Jeanette Estilla "Jannetta" King on March 26, 1949 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.14,2 Clifton Robert Samples died on November 18, 1981 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 63.11,4,13

Census Records

1920Dwelling 60, District 32, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 120, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 334, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 91, District 8-17, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1950Lumber mill worker15

Family

Jeanette Estilla "Jannetta" King b. April 12, 1924, d. February 14, 1996
Marriage*Clifton Robert Samples married Jeanette Estilla "Jannetta" King on March 26, 1949 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.14,2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-King 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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Emma Mae Samples obituary in the May 20, 1953 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4942] Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, online http://www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com/index.php, From the Dorothy L. Samples obituary.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Samples death certificate.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S8784] Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, Stark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S1362] Don Norman, "Descendants of Daniel Burdette."
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Roscoe Anderson Samples1,2,3

M, b. January 17, 1925, d. October, 1981
FatherJames M. "Jim" Samples1,4,2,5,6,7,8 b. May 15, 1890, d. October 26, 1959
MotherEmma Mae Burdette1,4,5,6,7,8 b. August 12, 1892, d. May 19, 1953
     Roscoe Anderson Samples was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.9 His Social Security Number was 233-36-6171.10 He was born on January 17, 1925 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,3,7 He died in October, 1981 at West Virginia at age 56.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 334, District 8-8, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 63, District 8-17, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farmer5
1950Sawmill worker8

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 James Samples death 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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Emma Mae Samples obituary in the May 20, 1953 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4942] Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, online http://www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com/index.php, From the Dorothy L. Samples obituary.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3631] Sams Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
FatherAlexander Samples1,2
MotherMary M. Paxton1,2 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4 He was born on September 20, 1875 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Nov 3, 1870.2,3 He married Rena M. McCune on December 18, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,5 Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. died on July 10, 1947 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 71.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 70, District 2, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 220, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 117, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Public school teacher7
1930Postmaster8
1940Teacher9

Family

Rena M. McCune b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
Marriage*Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. married Rena M. McCune on December 18, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,5 
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 Floyd Jacob Samples death certificate.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-McCune marriage certificate.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Archibald Quentin Samples death record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Qunicey Albert Samples death record.
  12. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tarlton V. Samples death certificate.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Pearl Samples Engle obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.

Adam Procious1,2,3,4

M, b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
     Adam Procious was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on February 28, 1844 at Pennsylvania.5 He married Mary M. Paxton, daughter of Abner Jehu Paxton and Hester Elmore, on May 29, 1879 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 Adam Procious died in 1894 at Clay Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 90, District 24, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1880Farmer2

Family

Mary M. Paxton b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
Marriage*Adam Procious married Mary M. Paxton, daughter of Abner Jehu Paxton and Hester Elmore, on May 29, 1879 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Mary M. Procious obituary in the Mar 18, 1929 edition.
  4. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S13001] Adam Procious Family Birth Records.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S5293] Eva Jane Stout Bryant, Clay Co., WV Birth Records 1858-1905.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lola Summer death certificate.

Lilly Bell Procious1,2

F, b. November 27, 1880, d. January 29, 1882
FatherAdam Procious1,2 b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
MotherMary M. Paxton1,2 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Lilly Bell Procious was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on November 27, 1880 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2 She died on January 29, 1882 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S5293] Eva Jane Stout Bryant, Clay Co., WV Birth Records 1858-1905.
  3. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Irvin Procious1,2

M, b. December 27, 1882, d. August 18, 1883
FatherAdam Procious1,2 b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
MotherMary M. Paxton1,2 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Irvin Procious was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on December 27, 1882 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2 He died on August 18, 1883 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Donna Deel Procious1,2,3,4

F, b. December 12, 1883, d. December 18, 1968
FatherAdam Procious1 b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
MotherMary M. Paxton1,2 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Donna Deel Procious was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 234-80-9701.7 She was born on December 12, 1883 at Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 15, 1883.7,4 As of July 14, 1900,her married name was Goad.1,3,4 She married Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad on July 14, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,8,4 Donna Deel Procious died on December 18, 1968 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 85.5 She GOAD, Mrs. Donna — 84, of 1916 Preston St., Wednesday at Staats Hospital after an extended illness. Member of the Elmore Memorial Advent Christian Church, resident of Charleston 50 years. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Josephine Thompson of Charleston; son John H. Goad of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Nilla Elmore Mrs. Daisy Lucas and Mrs. Lola Summers, all of Charleston. Burial Procious Cemetery, Dawes Creek Mountain. on December 19, 1968.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 9, District 6, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 224, District 96, Ward 6, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 28, District 35, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 522, District 20-81, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 103, District 56-45, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia13

Family

Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad b. March 18, 1877, d. September 5, 1938
Marriage*Donna Deel Procious married Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad on July 14, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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 Goad-Precious marriage certificate.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donna Goad obituary in the Feb 19, 1968 edition.
  6. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alexander H. Goad death certificate.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur Herman Goad death certificate.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alexander H. Goad obituary in the Sep 6, 1938 edition.
  16. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Arthur H. Goad obituary in the Nov 4, 1952 edition.
  17. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Josephine Douglas obituary in the May 11, 2003 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1877, d. September 5, 1938
     Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on March 18, 1877 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Donna Deel Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on July 14, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,3,4,7 Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad died on September 5, 1938 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.4,8 He Death on Sunday claimed Alexander H. Goad, 61, who had been a resident of the city for 20 years and an employee of the city sanitation department. He died at his home at 202 Cora street after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at the family cemetery near Procious. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dona Goad; three children, Arthur Herman Goad of Charleston, Mrs. Robert L. Thompson of Charleston Heights and John Goad of Charleston; three sisters, Mrs. Joanna Baxter of Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Estil Thompson of Amelia, O., and Mrs. Locie Kincaid of Kentucky and three brothers, John Goad of Charleston, Grant Goad of Widen and Jack Goad of Dunbar. on September 6, 1938.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 9, District 6, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 224, District 96, Ward 6, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 28, District 35, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Retail grocery merchant9
1930Grocer10

Family

Donna Deel Procious b. December 12, 1883, d. December 18, 1968
Marriage*Alexander Hewitt "Alex" Goad married Donna Deel Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on July 14, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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 Alexander H. Goad death certificate.
  5. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goad-Precious marriage certificate.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alexander H. Goad obituary in the Sep 6, 1938 edition.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur Herman Goad death certificate.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Josephine Douglas obituary in the May 11, 2003 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Daisy Procious1,2,3

F, b. September 24, 1886, d. April, 1983
FatherAdam Procious1,3 b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
MotherMary M. Paxton1,2,4,3 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-4690.5 Daisy Procious was buried at Hall Cemetery, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on September 24, 1886 at Clay Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1887.3,5,7 As of January 22, 1916,her married name was Lucas.8 She married Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas on January 22, 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,8 Daisy Procious died in April, 1983 at age 96.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 10, District 6, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 88, District 118, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 273, District 20-58, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 276, District 20-85, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 258, District 20-55, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Family

Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas b. August 14, 1877, d. May 19, 1964
Marriage*Daisy Procious married Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas on January 22, 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5292] Hall Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S13001] Adam Procious Family Birth Records.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Procious marriage record.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 14, 1877, d. May 19, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 234-24-3721.4 Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas was buried at Hall Cemetery, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4,7 He was born on August 14, 1877 at Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5,6 He married Daisy Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on January 22, 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,1 Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas died on May 19, 1964 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.2,4,7 He Lucas, Joel Edgar (Joe) - 86, of Big Chimney, died Tuesday at his home after a long illness. He was a retired miner, a member of the Elk Valley Advent Christian Church and a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his widow Daisy; two daughters, Mrs. C. R. Metz, of Montgomery and Mrs. Hallie Carver of Charleston; a son, Harold of South Charleston; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Lanham of Charleston; a brother, Fred of Charleston: four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery at Big Chimney. on May 20, 1964.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 118, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 273, District 20-58, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 276, District 20-85, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 258, District 20-55, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Coal miner9
1930Farm laborer3
1940Road construction laborer10

Family

Daisy Procious b. September 24, 1886, d. April, 1983
Marriage*Joel Edgar "Joe" Lucas married Daisy Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on January 22, 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Procious marriage record.
  2. [S5292] Hall Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joel Edgar Lucas death certificate.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Joel Edgar Lucas obituary in the May 20, 1964 edition.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Minnie Dahlia Procious1

F, b. January 21, 1889, d. June 1, 1965
FatherAdam Procious1 b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
MotherMary M. Paxton1,2,3 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Minnie Dahlia Procious was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on January 21, 1889 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5 As of December 22, 1912,her married name was Thomas.6 She married Edward Elliott Thomas on December 22, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,6,7 Minnie Dahlia Procious died on June 1, 1965 at Live Oak, Suwannee Co., Florida, at age 76.8 She Mrs. Dahlia Thomas, 76, of Live Oak, Florida, formerly of Charleston, died Saturday in Live Oak after a long illness. She was a member of the First Advent Christian Church. Surviving: sons, G. E. of Charleston, Ronald of Aurora, Illinois, Joyce of Mendoto, Illinois, Ralph of Arcadia, California, and Clio of Seattle, Washington; sisters, Mrs. Dora Goad, Mrs. Lola Summers and Mrs. Millie Elmore of Charleston and Mrs. Daisy Lucas of Big Chimney. on June 7, 1965.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 10, District 6, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 285, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 6, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 118, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 181, District 20-54, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910School teacher3

Family

Edward Elliott Thomas b. May 27, 1887, d. May 30, 1956
Marriage*Minnie Dahlia Procious married Edward Elliott Thomas on December 22, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5119] Sunset Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S13001] Adam Procious Family Birth Records.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Procious marriage certificate.
  7. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Joyce Kilmer Thomas obituary in the Jun 28, 2005 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Dahlia Thomas obituary in the Jun 7, 1965 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  16. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the Clio Edward Thomas obituary in the Dec 20, 2020 edition.

Edward Elliott Thomas1,2

M, b. May 27, 1887, d. May 30, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-6891.3 Edward Elliott Thomas was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on May 27, 1887 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Minnie Dahlia Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on December 22, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7,8 Edward Elliott Thomas died on May 30, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.4 He THOMAS, Edward E. — Burial will he in Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Thomas, 69, of Dutch Rd., died Wednesday in a Charleston hospital tfter a short illness. on June 1, 1956.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 285, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 6, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 118, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 181, District 20-54, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Oil company pumper11
1950Hardware salesman12

Family

Minnie Dahlia Procious b. January 21, 1889, d. June 1, 1965
Marriage*Edward Elliott Thomas married Minnie Dahlia Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on December 22, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Edward C. Thomas obituary in the Jun 1, 1956 edition.
  5. [S5119] Sunset Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas-Procious marriage certificate.
  8. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Joyce Kilmer Thomas obituary in the Jun 28, 2005 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  15. [S1848] Seattle Times, From the Clio Edward Thomas obituary in the Dec 20, 2020 edition.

Lola Hester Procious1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1891, d. July 26, 1970
FatherAdam Procious4 b. February 28, 1844, d. 1894
MotherMary M. Paxton5,2,4 b. December 2, 1854, d. March 17, 1929
     Lola Hester Procious was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,4 She was born on March 12, 1891 at Clay Co., West Virginia; The family bible has a birth year of 1889.7,4,8 As of July 20, 1913,her married name was Summers.1,9,7 She married Harrison Annis Summers on July 20, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,9,7 Lola Hester Procious died on July 26, 1970 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.6,4 She Mrs. Lola Summers, 79, of Hillcrest Drive, a member of the Elmore Advent Christian Church and a resident of Charleston for 49 years, died Sunday at Staats Hospital. Survivors: sons, Arthur of Big Chimney, Harold of Charleston, Forest of Barboursville daughters, Mrs. Vivian Haddad and Mrs. Mildred Holstein of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Daisy Lucas of Big Chimney, Mrs. Nellie Elmore of Charleston. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. on July 27, 1970.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 10, Union, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 10, District 6, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 59, District 30, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 211, District 36, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 76, District 20-48, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Family

Harrison Annis Summers b. February 15, 1888, d. October 12, 1963
Marriage*Lola Hester Procious married Harrison Annis Summers on July 20, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,9,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S117] John Thompson Family (Paxton descendant), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=thompson_family&id=I00218
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lola Summer death certificate.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lola Summers obituary in the Jul 27, 1970 edition.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Procious marriage certificate.
  8. [S13001] Adam Procious Family Birth Records.
  9. [S1271] Camp, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2607364&id=I01881
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Harrison A. Summers obituary in the Oct 12, 1963 edition.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Ruth Summers Ray obituary in the Dec 15, 1966 edition.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Stanley Dean Summers obituary in the Oct 28, 1946 edition.
  16. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mildred S. Holstein obituary.
  17. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ruth Summers Ray death certificate.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  21. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stanley Dean Summers death certificate.

Harrison Annis Summers1,2,3

M, b. February 15, 1888, d. October 12, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 233-36-7491.4 Harrison Annis Summers was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on February 15, 1888 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,4,5,3 He married Lola Hester Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on July 20, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7,8 Harrison Annis Summers Harrison A. Summers, 75, of 1511 Bigley Ave., died today in a Charleston hospital after a long Illness. He was a retired employee of Gravely Tractor Co. in Dunbar. He had worked as a city policeman in Charleston and during World War II was a guard at the Oak Ridge, Tenn., atomic plant. A resident of the Charleston area for 42 years, he is survived by his wife, Lola; sons, Arthur of Big Chimney, Harold and Forrest of Charleston; daughters, Mrs. Robert Ray of Charleston; Mrs. Fred Haddad of Madison and Mrs. Nolan Holstein of Hugheston; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The body is at Bartlett Funeral Home in Charleston. on October 12, 1963.9 He died on October 12, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.4,5,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 59, District 30, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 211, District 36, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 76, District 20-48, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1920Store salesman1
1930Police department patrolman10
1940Policeman11

Family

Lola Hester Procious b. March 12, 1891, d. July 26, 1970
Marriage*Harrison Annis Summers married Lola Hester Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, on July 20, 1913 at Clay Co., West Virginia.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harrison A. Summers death certificate.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S1271] Camp, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2607364&id=I01881
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Procious marriage certificate.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Harrison A. Summers obituary in the Oct 12, 1963 edition.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Stanley Dean Summers obituary in the Oct 28, 1946 edition.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mildred S. Holstein obituary.
  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 Ruth Summers Ray death certificate.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  18. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stanley Dean Summers death certificate.

Rena M. McCune1

F, b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
     Rena M. McCune was buried at Sams Cemetery, Rt. 4 at top of Dulls Creek Mountain, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on January 2, 1889 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 As of December 18, 1906,her married name was Samples.1 She married Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr., son of Alexander Samples and Mary M. Paxton, on December 18, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia.4,1 Rena M. McCune died on March 3, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 53.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 70, District 2, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 220, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 117, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Family

Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
Marriage*Rena M. McCune married Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr., son of Alexander Samples and Mary M. Paxton, on December 18, 1906 at Clay Co., West Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-McCune marriage certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mrs. Floyd Samples death certificate.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Archibald Quentin Samples death record.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tarlton V. Samples death certificate.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Pearl Samples Engle obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.

Quincy Albert Samples1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 5, 1910, d. April 2, 1962
FatherFloyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr.6,1,2,7,4 b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
MotherRena M. McCune6,1,7,4 b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
     Quincy Albert Samples was buried at Procious Cemetery, Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on April 5, 1910 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 6, 1911 and his draft card has Sep 5, 1910.2,4,5 He died on April 2, 1962 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 51; Died from burns.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 220, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 117, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Kanawha County Jail, District 56-65, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Oil field laborer1
1940Camp overseer7

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 Qunicey Albert Samples death record.
  3. [S13000] Procious Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Irvin Harry Samples1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1913, d. May, 1985
FatherFloyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr.1,5,6 b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
MotherRena M. McCune1,5,6 b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
     Irvin Harry Samples was buried at Smith Cemetery, Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 232-14-7714.8 He was born on June 16, 1913 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,8,6 He married Alcha Virginia Smith on December 22, 1936 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 Irvin Harry Samples died in May, 1985 at West Virginia at age 71.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 220, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 36, District 20-92A, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 81, District 20-90, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Railroad fireman3
1950Chemical plant assistant yard master9

Family

Alcha Virginia Smith b. March 20, 1917, d. May 17, 1997
Marriage*Irvin Harry Samples married Alcha Virginia Smith on December 22, 1936 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Smith marriage certificate.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S13002] Smith Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Pearl Adelaide Samples1,2,3

F, b. April 28, 1917, d. June 22, 1990
FatherFloyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr.1,2,4,5 b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
MotherRena M. McCune1,2,4,5 b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-1564.6 Pearl Adelaide Samples was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,3 She was born on April 28, 1917 at Paxton, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,8,3,5 As of April 17, 1942,her married name was Engle.8 She married Charles Clyde Engle Sr. on April 17, 1942 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8 Pearl Adelaide Samples died on June 22, 1990 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.7,6,3 She Pearl Samples Engle, 73, of St. Albans, died June 22, 1990, at home after a long illness. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston. She was a 49-year resident of St. Albans and a homemaker. Surviving: daughter, Betty Jo Farmer, of Deltaville, Va; sons, Charles C. and Jerry Lee, both of Charleston, Cody P. Jr. of Scott Depot; Rodney J. and Randy W., both of St. Albans; Theodore R. of Fredericksburg, Ohio, Richard G. of Glen Allen, Va; brother, Oliver Samples of South Charleston; one grandson. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. on June 24, 1990.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 220, District 28, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 117, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 235, District 20-87, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

Charles Clyde Engle Sr. b. July 10, 1917, d. February 10, 1977
Marriage*Pearl Adelaide Samples married Charles Clyde Engle Sr. on April 17, 1942 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Pearl Samples Engle obituary in the Jun 24, 1990 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Engle-Samples marriage certificate.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Randy Wellington Engle obituary in the Feb 16, 2012 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Engle-Utsinger marriage announcement in the Nov 19, 1972 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the baby girl infant death certificate.

Kermit Theodore Samples1,2

M, b. May 23, 1923, d. August, 1978
FatherFloyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr.1,3,2 b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
MotherRena M. McCune1,3,2 b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 415-44-8650.4 Kermit Theodore Samples was born on May 23, 1923 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5 He died in August, 1978 at age 55.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 117, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1950Kanawha County Jail, District 56-65, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Othel William Samples1,2,3,4

M, b. November 1, 1927, d. October 19, 2004
FatherFloyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr.1,5,2 b. September 20, 1875, d. July 10, 1947
MotherRena M. McCune1,5,2 b. January 2, 1889, d. March 3, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 232-34-2783.6 Othel William Samples was born on November 1, 1927 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 He died on October 19, 2004 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 76.6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 7, District 4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 117, District 8-4B, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [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. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alcha Virginia Smith1

F, b. March 20, 1917, d. May 17, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 235-46-5035.2 Alcha Virginia Smith was buried at Smith Cemetery, Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on March 20, 1917 at Clay Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of December 22, 1936,her married name was Samples.4 She married Irvin Harry Samples, son of Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. and Rena M. McCune, on December 22, 1936 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 Alcha Virginia Smith died on May 17, 1997 at Poca, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.2,1 She Alcha Virginia Samples, 80, of Procious died May 17, 1997, in Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Poca, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Ovapa Church of God. Surviving: foster child, Edward A. Smith of Bomont; sister, Alpha Engle of Pinch; brothers, Olver Smith of Bomont, Robert Smith of Pinch; two grandchildren. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, Bomont. on May 19, 1997.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 36, District 20-92A, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 81, District 20-90, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Irvin Harry Samples b. June 16, 1913, d. May, 1985
Marriage*Alcha Virginia Smith married Irvin Harry Samples, son of Floyd Jacob "Little Floyd" Samples Jr. and Rena M. McCune, on December 22, 1936 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alcha Virginia Samples obituary in the May 19, 1997 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S13002] Smith Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Smith marriage certificate.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.