Vera Nell Simmons1,2

F, b. September 22, 1922, d. January 8, 1981
FatherGustavus James "Gus" Simmons1,3 b. March 1, 1886, d. July 11, 1927
MotherMartha Ann Light1,3,4 b. June 1, 1886, d. October 23, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 233-22-6785.5 Vera Nell Simmons was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.6 Her married name was Graham.6 She married Roy Lee Graham Jr.6,3 Vera Nell Simmons was born on September 22, 1922 at West Virginia.2,5,6 She died on January 8, 1981 at Orange Co., California, at age 58.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 408, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Roy Lee Graham Jr. b. September 12, 1924, d. December 20, 1988
Marriage*Vera Nell Simmons married Roy Lee Graham Jr.6,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nora Ann Simmons Hatcher obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Marcella Ruth Simmons1,2

F, b. August 11, 1927, d. June 5, 2002
FatherGustavus James "Gus" Simmons1,3,2 b. March 1, 1886, d. July 11, 1927
MotherMartha Ann Light1,3,4,2 b. June 1, 1886, d. October 23, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-9123.2 Her married name was Davis.5 Marcella Ruth Simmons married William Blake "Bill" Davis.5,3 Marcella Ruth Simmons was born on August 11, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She died on June 5, 2002 at Michigan at age 74.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 408, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

William Blake "Bill" Davis b. March 11, 1917, d. July 14, 1999
Marriage*Marcella Ruth Simmons married William Blake "Bill" Davis.5,3 

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. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nora Ann Simmons Hatcher obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Virginia Fern Simmons Flower obituary in the Jan 5, 1993 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Emma Florence Hutchinson1,2,3

F, b. December 7, 1888, d. November 30, 1973
     Emma Florence Hutchinson was born on December 7, 1888 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of June 15, 1921,her married name was Light.1 She married John Henry Light, son of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on June 15, 1921 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 Emma Florence Hutchinson died on November 30, 1973 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 9, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 77, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia5

Family

John Henry Light b. December 18, 1883, d. October 5, 1943
Marriage*Emma Florence Hutchinson married John Henry Light, son of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, on June 15, 1921 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Hutchinson marriage record.
  2. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Emma Marcella Jones obituary in the Sep 30, 2009 edition.

Mary Edith Light1,2,3

F, b. May 19, 1886, d. May 16, 1961
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light1,2 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker1,2 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     Mary Edith Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,2 She was born on May 19, 1886 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1906,her married name was Cody.5 She married Milburn Hayes Cody circa 1906.4,5,6,3 Mary Edith Light died on May 16, 1961 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 116, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 54, District 123, Milton Hall, Monroe Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 191, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 381, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia9

Family

Milburn Hayes Cody b. May 9, 1877, d. July 2, 1949
Marriage*Mary Edith Light married Milburn Hayes Cody circa 1906.4,5,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marie Edith Cody death certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Howard J. Cody obituary in the May 9, 2005 edition.
  4. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Edith V. Welder obituary in the Feb 15, 2005 edition.
  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. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cody-Updegraff marriage record.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

India Beatrice Light1,2

F, b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light1,3,4 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker1,3,4 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     India Beatrice Light was buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 233-96-3707.6 She was born on June 8, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,7,2 As of April 19, 1910,her married name was Allen.7 She married Grover Cleveland Allen on August 25, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2 India Beatrice Light died on October 12, 1982 at age 89.6,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 147, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia10

Family

Grover Cleveland Allen b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
Marriage*India Beatrice Light married Grover Cleveland Allen on August 25, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5631] Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  5. [S5636] Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allen-Light marriage record.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Jane Connors obituary in an unknown edition.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  14. [S798] Register Herald, From the John Henry Allen obituary in the Nov 8, 2013 edition.

Eura Edgar Light1,2

M, b. May 9, 1895, d. September 23, 1918
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light3,4 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker3,4 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     Eura Edgar Light was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on May 9, 1895 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,1,2 He married Dua Bless Foster on March 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5 Eura Edgar Light died on September 23, 1918 at France at age 23.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia4

Family

Dua Bless Foster b. May 18, 1897, d. November 19, 1917
Marriage*Eura Edgar Light married Dua Bless Foster on March 22, 1916 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5637] Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Foster marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allen-Light marriage record.
  7. [S6849] Pivont Funeral Home, online http://www.pivontfuneralhome.com, From the Dua Eva Allen obituary.

Nellie E. Light1,2,3

F, b. October 25, 1897, d. February 2, 1999
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light1,2,4 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker1,2,4 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     Nellie E. Light was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 234-96-1784.6 She was born on October 25, 1897 at West Virginia.1,6 As of circa 1915,her married name was Belcher.3,7 She married William Paris Belcher circa 1915.3,7 Nellie E. Light died on February 2, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 101.6,5 She Nellie E. Belcher, 101, of Charleston died Feb. 2, 1999, in Arthur B. Hodges Center after a long illness. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Charleston, and United Methodist Women. Surviving: daughter, Melba Lowry of Ponce Inlet, Fla; sons, the Rev. Arnold Belcher of South Charleston, Bill Belcher of Gulf Breeze, Fla; sister, Deita Welder of Marie; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Central United Methodist Church, Charleston, with the Rev. Jonathan Nettles officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston.
on February 4, 1999.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 78, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 119, District 9, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 5, District 45-6, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Family

William Paris Belcher b. December 5, 1891, d. January 27, 1992
Marriage*Nellie E. Light married William Paris Belcher circa 1915.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Nellie E. Belcher obituary in the Feb 4, 1999 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William P. Belcher obituary in the Jan 29, 1992 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Arnold Dwane Belcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2012 edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Verna Belcher Ewing in the Nov 28, 1988 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fred Jackson Light1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1898, d. November 10, 1984
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light1,2,5 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker1,2,5 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 234-32-3440.6 Fred Jackson Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on August 21, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3,6,4,7 He married Leta Pearl Ellison on April 4, 1918 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 Fred Jackson Light died on November 10, 1984 at age 86.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 177, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 63, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 192, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 379, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer8
1930Farmer9
1940Mason10

Family

Leta Pearl Ellison b. April 4, 1899, d. August 7, 1987
Marriage*Fred Jackson Light married Leta Pearl Ellison on April 4, 1918 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • Doris Lee Light10,11

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Ellison marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Deita Vivian Light1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 20, 1909, d. September 20, 2000
FatherDavid Henry Jackson Light1,3,5,6 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
MotherLaura Belle Haymaker1,3,5,6 b. December 28, 1866, d. March 20, 1928
     Deita Vivian Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 232-92-8545.6 She was born on April 20, 1909 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,6 As of September 16, 1929,her married name was Welder.7 She married Ernest Clinton Welder on September 16, 1929 at Bristol, Virginia.2,3,7,5 Deita Vivian Light died on September 20, 2000 at West Virginia at age 91.7,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 38, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 105, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 23, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Family

Ernest Clinton Welder b. September 1, 1903, d. September 3, 1987
Marriage*Deita Vivian Light married Ernest Clinton Welder on September 16, 1929 at Bristol, Virginia.2,3,7,5 
Children
  • David Jack Welder8
  • Laura Phyllis Welder8,4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Nellie E. Belcher obituary in the Feb 4, 1999 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Cyrus Light obituary in the Apr 25, 1973 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grover Cleveland Allen1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
     Grover Cleveland Allen was buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on March 7, 1888 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,6 He married India Beatrice Light, daughter of David Henry Jackson Light and Laura Belle Haymaker, on August 25, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7,6 Grover Cleveland Allen died on December 10, 1959 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 147, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farmer1
1930Farmer2
1940Farmer8

Family

India Beatrice Light b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
Marriage*Grover Cleveland Allen married India Beatrice Light, daughter of David Henry Jackson Light and Laura Belle Haymaker, on August 25, 1910 at Summers Co., West Virginia.7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grover Cleveland Allen death certificate.
  6. [S5631] Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allen-Light marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Jane Connors obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the John Henry Allen obituary in the Nov 8, 2013 edition.

Wanda V. Allen1,2

F, b. July 13, 1911, d. January 5, 2004
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,3,4,2 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,3,4,2 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 233-24-9606.5 Wanda V. Allen Baltimore, MD. - Wanda Allen Strecker, 93, formerly of Summers County, died Monday, Jan 5, 2004, in Baltimore. Born July 13, 1911, at Marie, she was the daughter of the late Grover and India Light Allen. Mrs. Strecker had lived the early part of her life in Summers County and had been a resident of Baltimore for the past 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Strecker; four sisters, Emma Massie, Laura Connors, Barbara Stennett and Clarice Allen; and two brothers, James Allen and Grover Allen Jr. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Lou Mason and husband, Ross of New Windsor, Md., Evelyn Allen of Baltimore, Md., and India Brown of Hinton; a brother, John H. Allen of Washington, D.C; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Ambrose Funeral Home in Arbutus, Md.2 Her married name was Strecker.2 She married Richard Ernest Strecker.2 Wanda V. Allen was born on July 13, 1911 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1910.5,2 She died on January 5, 2004 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 92.5,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 147, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Bank clerk4

Family

Richard Ernest Strecker b. August 5, 1892, d. October 17, 1958
Marriage*Wanda V. Allen married Richard Ernest Strecker.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Emma L. Allen1,2

F, b. October 28, 1913, d. February 19, 1998
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,3,4 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,3,4 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     Emma L. Allen was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,2 Her Social Security Number was 232-01-9809.6 Her married name was Massie.7 She married Pearis Watson Massie Jr.7 Emma L. Allen was born on October 28, 1913 at Summers Co., West Virginia.6,2 She died on February 19, 1998 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 84.5,6,2 She HAYMARKET, Va. - Emma Allen Massie, 84, of Haymarket, formerly of Summers County, W.Va., died Feb. 19, 1998, in a Manassas hospital after a long illness. She was a nurse in Beckley, W.Va., before moving to Baltimore, where she worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Montgomery Ward. Surviving: daughters, Sue Pattie of Haymarket, Jennie Freeman of Forest Hill, Md; stepson, Pearis Massie of Glen Burnie, Md; brother, John H. Allen of Washington, D.C; sisters, Evelyn Allen and Wanda Strecker, both of Baltimore, Mary Lou Mason of New Windsor, Md., India Brown of Hinton, W.Va; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, Hinton, with Pastor John Dekker officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery, Athens, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on February 22, 1998.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 366, District 41-31, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Pearis Watson Massie Jr. b. February 2, 1900, d. September 8, 1984
Marriage*Emma L. Allen married Pearis Watson Massie Jr.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Allen Massie obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Jennie Louise Freeman obituary in the Dec 10, 2014 edition.

Laura Jane Allen1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1916, d. February 23, 1987
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,4,2,3 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,4,2,3 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     Laura Jane Allen was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.3 She Laura Jane Connors, 71, of Hollywood, Maryland, died at St. Mary's Hospital, in Leonardtown on Frebruary 23, 1987. Born in Hinton, January 3, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Grover and India Light Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel C. Connors. Survivors include one son, Charles C. Fink, daughter Rebecca Jane Edger; sisters, Emma Watson, Barbara Stennett, Wanda Stickner, India Brown, of Hinton; Evelyn Allen, Mary Lou Mason; two brothers, Grover C. Allen, Jr., of Hilldale and John H. Allen; nine grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7:30 at the Brendsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown. Burial followed in the Baltimore National Cemetery.3 Her married name was Fink.3 Her married name was Connors.3 She married Samuel Calvin Connors.3 Laura Jane Allen married Unknown Fink.3 Laura Jane Allen was born on January 3, 1916 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 She died on February 23, 1987 at Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., Maryland, at age 71.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Samuel Calvin Connors b. November 16, 1911, d. January 2, 1960
Marriage*Laura Jane Allen married Samuel Calvin Connors.3 

Family 2

Unknown Fink
Marriage*Laura Jane Allen married Unknown Fink.3 
Children
  • Charles C. Fink3
  • Rebecca Jane Fink3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Jane Connors obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James E. Allen1

M, b. January 16, 1918, d. March 12, 1968
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,2,3 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,2,3 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     James E. Allen was buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on January 16, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 He died on March 12, 1968 at age 50.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 163, District 1-117, Washington, D.C.5

Occupation

1940Draftsman5

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. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  4. [S5636] Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Barbara F. Allen1,2

F, b. October 16, 1919, d. December 15, 1994
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,3,4 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,3,4 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     Barbara F. Allen was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 579-52-0722.6 She was born on October 16, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of November 11, 1937,her married name was Stennett.2 She married Bruce Milton Stennett on November 11, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2 Barbara F. Allen died on December 15, 1994 at Maryland at age 75.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 147, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 427, District 41-26, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Bruce Milton Stennett b. November 8, 1910, d. July 23, 1966
Marriage*Barbara F. Allen married Bruce Milton Stennett on November 11, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Anthony E. Stennett7

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 Stennett-Allen marriage record.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  5. [S5637] Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grover Cleveland Allen Jr.1,2

M, b. December 19, 1921, d. May 31, 1997
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,3,4 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,3,4 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 233-22-7475.5 Grover Cleveland Allen Jr. was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,6 He married Margie Unknown.2 Grover Cleveland Allen Jr. was born on December 19, 1921 at West Virginia.1,5,6 He died on May 31, 1997 at Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 75.5,2,6 He HILLDALE - Grover C. Allen Jr., 75, of Hilldale, Summers County, died May 31, 1997, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Summers County, a member of Rollynsburg Baptist Church, Talcott, an Army veteran of World War II, a retired engineer from C&O Railway and a member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Surviving: wife, Margie Allen; daughter, Brenda Doyle of Hinton; stepson, Leonard Smith of Hilldale; brother, John H. of Washington, D.C; sisters, Wanda Strecker and Evelyn Allen, both of Baltimore, Emma Massie of Haymarket, Va., India Brown of Hinton, Mary Lou Mason of New Windsor, Md; one granddaughter; one stepgrandson. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel, Hinton, with Pastor Dana Stalnaker officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Marie. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral parlor. on June 1, 1997.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 147, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Farmer3

Family

Margie Unknown
Marriage*Grover Cleveland Allen Jr. married Margie Unknown.2 
Child
  • Brenda Allen2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Evelyn Armistice Allen1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1924, d. September 8, 2011
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,5,6 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,5,6 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     Evelyn Armistice Allen was buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on November 11, 1924 at Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,8 As of April 2, 1942,her married name was Underwood.3 She married Alfred Tom Underwood on April 2, 1942 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,9 Evelyn Armistice Allen died on September 8, 2011 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 86.4,8 She WESTMINSTER, Md. — Evelyn Armistice Allen, 86, of Westminster, Md., died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. The family will receive friends 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis St., Westminster, Md. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, 130 Temple St., Hinton, with the Rev. Ken Price officiating. Friends may call noon until time of service Wednesday at the funeral parlors in West Virginia. Interment will follow in the Pisgah Cemetery in Hilldale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157. on September 11, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 14, District 19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 147, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia5

Family

Alfred Tom Underwood b. July 8, 1917, d. October 13, 1986
Marriage*Evelyn Armistice Allen married Alfred Tom Underwood on April 2, 1942 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,9 
Children
  • Judith Ann Underwood9,10
  • Sandra Jean Underwood9,10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Underwood-Allen marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Evelyn Armistice Allen obituary in the Sep 11, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  7. [S5636] Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Alfred T. Underwood obituary in the Oct 14, 1986 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Henry Allen1,2,3,4

M, b. February 28, 1931, d. November 7, 2013
FatherGrover Cleveland Allen1,3,4,5 b. March 7, 1888, d. December 10, 1959
MotherIndia Beatrice Light1,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1893, d. October 12, 1982
     John Henry Allen was buried at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on February 28, 1931 at Hilldale, Summers Co., West Virginia.6,5 He died on November 7, 2013 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 82.5,6 He WASHINGTON, D.C. — John Henry Allen, 82, of Washington, died Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Sunrise at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Va. Born February 28, 1931, at Hilldale, he was a son of the late Grover and India Light Allen. John was a 1947 Graduate of Talcott High School and a Graduate of American University, Washington, DC. He served on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, as an administrative assistant for 42 years. Besides his parents he was preceded by two brothers, Grover Allen Jr. and James Allen; six sisters, Wanda Stricker, Emma Massie, Laura Conner, Barbara Stennett, Evelyn Allen and Clariece Allen. Those left to cherish his memory include two sisters, Mary Lou Mason of Baltimore, Md., and India Brown of Hinton; caregiver, Sue Patti of Haymarket, Va; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Reverend Melissa White officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Church Cemetery at Hilldale. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. on November 8, 2013.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 45-19, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Allen Massie obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the John Henry Allen obituary in the Nov 8, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Richard Ernest Strecker1,2

M, b. August 5, 1892, d. October 17, 1958
     Richard Ernest Strecker was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5829 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.3 He married Wanda V. Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light.2 Richard Ernest Strecker was born on August 5, 1892.3 He died on October 17, 1958 at Maryland at age 66.3

Family

Wanda V. Allen b. July 13, 1911, d. January 5, 2004
Marriage*He married Wanda V. Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light.2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5635] Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, online http://www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com/, From the Wanda Allen Strecker obituary.
  3. [S5634] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Anne Arundel Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Pearis Watson Massie Jr.1

M, b. February 2, 1900, d. September 8, 1984
     Pearis Watson Massie Jr. was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He married Emma L. Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light.2 Pearis Watson Massie Jr. was born on February 2, 1900 at West Virginia.1 He died on September 8, 1984 at age 84.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 366, District 41-31, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Teacher3

Family

Emma L. Allen b. October 28, 1913, d. February 19, 1998
Marriage*Pearis Watson Massie Jr. married Emma L. Allen, daughter of Grover Cleveland Allen and India Beatrice Light.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover C. Allen, Jr., obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Emma Allen Massie obituary in the Feb 22, 1998 edition.
  5. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Jennie Louise Freeman obituary in the Dec 10, 2014 edition.