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Garnett Jane Peters^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 22, 1931

Father

Thurman George Peters^1,2,3,4,7,5 b. August 19, 1902, d. December 21, 1990

Mother

Lessie Fannie Smith^1,4,7,5 b. November 15, 1906, d. September, 1969

Garnett Jane Peters was born on August 22, 1931 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of June 18, 1951,her married name was Wickline.^1,5 She married Max Camper Wickline on June 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 17, District 81-5, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Max Camper Wickline b. March 24, 1929, d. November 2, 2022

Marriage*

Garnett Jane Peters married Max Camper Wickline on June 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5

Children

Trudy Gena Wickline^8,5
Dreama Garnette Wickline^8,5
Connie Marie Wickline^8,5
Cynthia Jo "Cindy" Wickline^8,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge Wayne Peters obituary in the Nov 4, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thurman Peters obituary in the Dec 23, 1990 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bevie P. Mitchell obituary in the Sep 24, 1990 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Peters McKee obituary in the Jan 5, 2015 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Max C. Wickline obituary in the Nov 13, 2022 edition.

Max Camper Wickline^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 24, 1929, d. November 2, 2022

Max Camper Wickline was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 24, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He married Garnett Jane Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith, on June 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Max Camper Wickline died on November 2, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.³ He Max C. Wickline, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lillian Pearl Wickline; his stepmother, Annie Ruth Wickline, who raised him; his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Doris Wickline; and son-in-law, Joe Trobaugh. Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 71 years, Garnett P. Wickline; daughters and sons-in-law, Trudy and Andy Creed, Dreama and Jeff Williamson, Connie and David Breslin, and Cindy Trobaugh; grandchildren, Wendy Pombo, Baye Williamson, Jacob Williamson, Bryce Williamson (Eddie Myers), John Breslin, Patrick Breslin, and Erin Trobaugh (Mike); great-grandchildren, Amelia and Brayden Williamson and Joey and Thea Trobaugh; and a host of special nieces and nephews. Max retired from the Engineering Department at Rowe Furniture after 40 years of service. Since his retirement, he has enjoyed hunting, fishing, bridge, traveling and most of all spending time with his family. He was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church since 1945 and a member of the Sherwood Archery Club since 1972. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 13, 2022.³

Family

Garnett Jane Peters b. August 22, 1931

Marriage*

He married Garnett Jane Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith, on June 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5

Children

Trudy Gena Wickline^3,5
Dreama Garnette Wickline^3,5
Connie Marie Wickline^3,5
Cynthia Jo "Cindy" Wickline^3,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge Wayne Peters obituary in the Nov 4, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Peters McKee obituary in the Jan 5, 2015 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Max C. Wickline obituary in the Nov 13, 2022 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.

Victor George Lynch¹

M, b. October 8, 1924, d. December 29, 1991

His Social Security Number was 224-26-6376.² Victor George Lynch was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Opal Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith.¹ Victor George Lynch was born on October 8, 1924.² He died on December 29, 1991 at Virginia at age 67.^2,1 He Victor George Lynch, age 67, of Vinton passed away Saturday. He was retired from General Electric Company in Salem and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Opal Peters Lynch; two sons, Jeffrey Wayne Lynch and Donnie Dale Lynch, both of Vinton; two brothers, Oather Lynch, Route 2, Vinton; Herbert Thomas Lynch, Roanoke; two sisters, Lois L. Barbour, Moneta; Maggie L. Tuck, Richmond; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1991, from Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Charles Hoffler will officiate. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on December 30, 1991.¹

Family

Opal Peters

Marriage*

He married Opal Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith.¹

Children

Jeffrey Wayne Lynch¹
Donnie Dale Lynch¹

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Victor George Lynch obituary in the Dec 30, 1991 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nelson Junior McKee^1,2

M, b. January 3, 1926, d. June 16, 1981

Nelson Junior McKee was buried at McKee Cemetery, Gravel Hill Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-14-9868.³ He married Evelyn Lyla Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith.¹ Nelson Junior McKee was born on January 3, 1926 at Virginia.^3,2 He died on June 16, 1981 at Virginia at age 55.^3,2

Family

Evelyn Lyla Peters b. April 20, 1925, d. January 2, 2015

Marriage*

He married Evelyn Lyla Peters, daughter of Thurman George Peters and Lessie Fannie Smith.¹

Children

Michael E. McKee^4,1
Melvin Nelson McKee+^4,1,2 b. June 20, 1945, d. May 20, 1990

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Peters McKee obituary in the Jan 5, 2015 edition.
[S4768] McKee Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Nelson McKee obituary in the May 21, 1990 edition.

James Paul Poindexter^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 2, 1918, d. March 8, 1988

James Paul Poindexter was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-03-4921.⁵ He was born on April 2, 1918 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Viola Gertrude Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on May 15, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 James Paul Poindexter died on March 8, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,5

Family

Viola Gertrude Smith b. July 3, 1924, d. July 6, 2016

Marriage*

He married Viola Gertrude Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on May 15, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola G. Smith Sigmon Poindexter obituary in the Jul 7, 2016 edition.

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon was buried at High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 13, 1862 at Virginia.² He married Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, daughter of George Washington Terry and Matilda Underwood, circa 1890.^1,6,7 Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon died on February 23, 1933 at age 71.^1,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Farmer³
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁴

Family

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Marriage*

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon married Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, daughter of George Washington Terry and Matilda Underwood, circa 1890.^1,6,7

Children

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon+^6,9,10,11 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953
Lorton Ephriam Sigmon+^6,3,8,11,7 b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973
Girlie May Sigmon+^6,3,8,11,7 b. October 4, 1895, d. June 2, 1957
Mawyer Willard Sigmon+^{6,3,12,11,13,14} b. February 1, 1899, d. August 24, 1986
George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon+^3,11,14,15 b. June 13, 1901, d. February 14, 1974
Melvin Jacob Sigmon+^{3,8,4,11,7,5,14} b. April 19, 1903, d. September 13, 1980
Everett Talton Sigmon+^{3,8,11,14,13,16} b. March 16, 1905, d. August 2, 1975
Ora Mytilda Sigmon+^{3,8,14,7,5,17} b. July 13, 1907, d. April 25, 1983
Dora Mattie Sigmon+^3,8,14,7,13 b. July 13, 1907, d. March 19, 1974
Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon+^8,11,13,7,14 b. August 13, 1911, d. February 11, 1978

Citations

[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Nathanial Sigmon death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Evers marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Cundiff marriage record.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Snow marriage record.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,7,5,6 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,7,5,6 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,6 He was born on March 21, 1891 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 22, 1892.^3,4,7 He married Mary E. Johnson on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,9 Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon married Ann Campbell Cook on November 5, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Artis and Ann were both widowed at the time of their marriage.⁵ Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon died on October 8, 1953 at East Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^7,6 He Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday for Artis Nathlan Sigmon, 62, of Killarney, who died at the East Golf Club House at 3:15 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. Rites will be held in the Killarney Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Cleve Young and the Rev. Ora Sargant officiating. Burial will be made in Sunset Memorial Park. Born in Floyd County, Va., in March, 1891, he was a son of Jake and Ellen Terry Sigmon. A lifelong resident of East Gulf, he was employed by the C. H. Mead Coal Co., and was a member of UMW Local 6109. Survivors include four sons, Raymond, of Helen; Charley, of Coal City; Ordie, of Killarney; and Henry, stationed in the Army in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Damewood, of Mead, and Mrs. Irene Hodge, Charleston; six brothers, Mowyer, Everett, and Woodrow, all of Kimball; Melvin, Daniel, and Lorton, all of Rocky Mount, Va; three sisters, including Mrs. Girlie Brogan, of Rocky Mount. The body will remain at the Calfee Funeral Home until 4 p.m. Saturday, at which time it will be removed to the residence of his son, Ordie, at Killarney. on October 9, 1953.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 360, District 78, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Coal miner¹⁰
1930		Coal mine pumper¹¹
1940		Miner¹²

Family 1

Mary E. Johnson b. circa 1891

Marriage*

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon married Mary E. Johnson on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,9

Children

Myrtle Willie Sigmon+^11,6,8,9 b. October 6, 1913, d. December 26, 1986
Raymond Clifford Sigmon+^{11,6,8,12,13,14} b. May 22, 1915, d. March 4, 1991
Henry William Sigmon+^11,15,6,8,16 b. October 26, 1917, d. November 13, 1982
Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr.+^11,6,17,8,12 b. February 4, 1919, d. May 11, 1977
Charles Daymon/Daymond Sigmon+^{11,18,6,8,19,20,12} b. August 31, 1924, d. January, 1981
Irene Sylvia Sigmon+^{11,21,6,8,19,12} b. June 22, 1927, d. January, 1981

Family 2

Ann Campbell Cook b. circa 1907

Marriage*

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon married Ann Campbell Cook on November 5, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Artis and Ann were both widowed at the time of their marriage.⁵

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Evers marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Nathanial Sigmon death certificate.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-French marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Raymond C. Sigmon obituary in the Mar 6, 1991 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sluder marriage record.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Collinsworth marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Walker marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hodge-Sigmon marriage record.

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 11, 1893, d. June 5, 1973

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,6,7,8,5 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,6,7,8,5 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,5 His Social Security Number was 227-16-1606.¹⁰ He was born on April 11, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,10,3,4 He married Lula Blanche Buckner circa 1921.^{2,9,11,12,5,13,14} Lorton Ephriam Sigmon died on June 5, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.^10,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 236, District 13, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 3, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Brick mason¹¹
1940		Brick layer¹⁵

Family

Lula Blanche Buckner b. September 27, 1903, d. January 31, 1995

Marriage*

Lorton Ephriam Sigmon married Lula Blanche Buckner circa 1921.^{2,9,11,12,5,13,14}

Children

Maymon Ellot "Mike" Sigmon+^{11,12,16,13,14,15,17} b. December 17, 1923, d. August 15, 2008
Conrad Sigmon+^{11,12,16,13,14,15} b. November 23, 1925, d. November 1, 2016
Opal Dunree Sigmon+^{11,12,16,13,14,15,17} b. March 2, 1929, d. September 24, 2015
Jesse Elmer Sigmon^{9,12,16,13,14,15,17}
Lorton Edward Sigmon Jr.^{9,12,16,13,14}
Ray Alton Sigmon^{12,16,13,14,17}
Mary Frances Sigmon^{9,12,16,13,14,17}

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Buckner Sigmon obituary in the Feb 1, 1995 edition.
[S2181] Carroll County Times, From the Conrad Sigmon obituary in the Nov 3, 2016 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Opal Sigmon Davis obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maymon Ellot Sigmon obituary in the Aug 16, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Girlie May Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 4, 1895, d. June 2, 1957

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,2,6,7,5 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,2,6,7,5 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Girlie May Sigmon was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 4, 1895 at Virginia.⁸ As of circa 1923,her married name was Brogan.^8,9 She married George Lee Brogan circa 1923.^8,9,3,4,5 Girlie May Sigmon died on June 2, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 95, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 246, District 34-15, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

George Lee Brogan b. May 14, 1904, d. September 12, 1972

Marriage*

Girlie May Sigmon married George Lee Brogan circa 1923.^8,9,3,4,5

Children

Carrie Fray Brogan+^{9,3,11,4,10,12} b. March 30, 1924, d. January 23, 2011
Denver Lee Brogan+^9,3,11,4,10 b. June 9, 1926, d. July 25, 2011
Helen Nadine Brogan+^{9,3,11,4,10,12} b. May 26, 1929, d. January 5, 2019
Elbert Kincock/Kinlack Brogan^3,11,10,5 b. October 7, 1931, d. March 15, 1947
Orville Lorton Brogan+^3,11,4,10 b. March 5, 1934, d. August 5, 2008

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Denver Lee Brogan obituary in the Jul 27, 2011 edition.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Orville L. Brogan obituary in the Aug 10, 2008 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie F. Brogan Martin obituary in the Jan 25, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mawyer Willard Sigmon^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 1, 1899, d. August 24, 1986

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^5,6,7,8,2,9 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^5,6,7,8,2,9 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Mawyer Willard Sigmon was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 1, 1899 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^10,11,2,3 He married Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff on September 27, 1921 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,7,3 Mawyer Willard Sigmon died on August 24, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 205, District 21, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 19, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 50, District 24-13, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1930

Coal contractor¹²

1940

Coal miner¹³

Family

Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff b. March 23, 1903, d. February 11, 1987

Marriage*

Mawyer Willard Sigmon married Lillie Dochia/Docie Cundiff on September 27, 1921 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,7,3

Children

Arthur F. Sigmon+^{12,13,14,4,15,1} b. July 6, 1922, d. March 7, 1970
Lynwood Lee Sigmon+^{12,16,13,17,1} b. March 22, 1927, d. December 13, 1972
Robert "Bob" Sigmon^13,1
Barbara Jean Sigmon+^13,18,1 b. October 8, 1938, d. December 26, 2012

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Jean Sigmon Atwell obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Cundiff marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Josephine Sigmon obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Mullins marriage record.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gloria Gail Mullins Sigmon obituary in the Jul 23, 2013 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 13, 1901, d. February 14, 1974

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,3,6,7 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,3,6,7 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 236-07-1850.⁸ George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 13, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,8,10,4,6 He married Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff on September 26, 1921 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,11,10,12 George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon and Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff were divorced on July 20, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon married Hettie Irene Sigmon on August 17, 1934 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁷ George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon died on February 14, 1974 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^8,6 He George W. Sigmon, 72, of City View Heights, Princeton, died Thursday in a Princeton hospital following a short illness. He was born June 13, 1901, in Callaway, Va., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sigmon. He was a retired machinist for the Crozier Coal Co. at Elkhorn and a member of the UMWA at Elkhorn. Survivors are his widow, Irene Sigmon of Princeton; five sons, Kermit Sigmon and Willard Sigmon, both of Rt. 3, Bluefield, Donald and Ronald Sigmon, both of Alexandria, Va., and Dennis Sigmon of Princeton; two daughters, Cheri Sigmon of Princeton and Mrs. Brenda Schrader of Madison Heights, Mich; four brothers, Everett Sigmon of Kimball, Moyer Sigmon of Narrows, Va., Dan Sigmon of Rocky Mount, Va., and Melvin Sigmon of Bassett, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Purdy of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Ora Gibson of Alexandria, Va; 16 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton with Rev. Charles Addington officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on February 16, 1974.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 20, District 30, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 233, District 84-22, New Garden, Russell Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1930

Coal mine machine man²

1940

Coal miner¹³

Family 1

Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff b. May 26, 1905, d. July 28, 1967

Marriage*

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon married Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff on September 26, 1921 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,11,10,12

Divorce*

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon and Nannie Jane "Nan" Cundiff were divorced on July 20, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

James Willard Sigmon+^{2,12,14,13,6,15} b. July 5, 1922, d. June 1, 2011
Kermit Thirl Sigmon+^2,13,6,15,16 b. November 18, 1926, d. March 14, 2008
Elizabeth Louise Sigmon¹¹ b. December 22, 1929, d. February 9, 1930

Family 2

Hettie Irene Sigmon b. November 24, 1913, d. March 12, 1989

Marriage*

George Woodrow "Woody" Sigmon married Hettie Irene Sigmon on August 17, 1934 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁷

Children

Elbert Donald Sigmon^12,13,6,16
Douglas Ronald Sigmon^12,6,16
Brenda May Sigmon^12,6,16,17
Dennis Ray Sigmon^12,6,16
Sherry Lynette "Cheri" Sigmon^6,16

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[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.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Cundiff marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizabeth Louise Sigmon death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Kermit Thirl Sigmon obituary in the Mar 16, 2008 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Willard Sigmon obituary in the Jun 1, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Melvin Jacob Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 19, 1903, d. September 13, 1980

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^{1,7,2,8,3,6,9} b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^{1,7,2,8,3,6,9} b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 227-10-1434.¹⁰ Melvin Jacob Sigmon was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on April 19, 1903 at Virginia.^11,10,3,5 He married Edna Blanche Feazelle on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,11,5,4,3 Melvin Jacob Sigmon married Ada Clarice Janney on July 2, 1949 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,6,3 Melvin Jacob Sigmon died on September 13, 1980 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.^10,3,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 229, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930

Farmer²

1940

Furniture factory laborer¹²

Family 1

Edna Blanche Feazelle b. August 13, 1907, d. June 10, 1945

Marriage*

Melvin Jacob Sigmon married Edna Blanche Feazelle on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,11,5,4,3

Children

Melvin Lewis Sigmon+^12,6,13,14 b. May 20, 1931, d. November 27, 2005
Emily Evelyn Sigmon^12,6,14
Mabel Louise Sigmon+^4,12,14,6 b. October 27, 1934, d. October 5, 2016
Edna Mae Sigmon^4,12,6,14
Ellen Gay Sigmon^4,12,14
Dorothy Marie Sigmon^6,14

Family 2

Ada Clarice Janney b. February 17, 1928, d. August 9, 1987

Marriage*

Melvin Jacob Sigmon married Ada Clarice Janney on July 2, 1949 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,6,3

Children

Robert Lee Sigmon^6,14
Charles Wilton Sigmon^6,14

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mabel S. Martin obituary in the Oct 7, 2016 edition.
[S3641] Antioch Church Of The Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the M. Lewis Sigmon obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.

Everett Talton Sigmon^1,2,3

M, b. March 16, 1905, d. August 2, 1975

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,4,5,6,2,7 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,4,5,6,2,7 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 236-07-1402.⁸ Everett Talton Sigmon was born on March 16, 1905 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,8,2,3 He married Lettie Mae Snow on June 15, 1932 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,7 Everett Talton Sigmon died on August 2, 1975 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^8,11

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 208, District 24-32, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹²

Family

Lettie Mae Snow b. February 18, 1915

Marriage*

Everett Talton Sigmon married Lettie Mae Snow on June 15, 1932 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^10,7

Children

Everett Sigmon¹⁰
Kenneth Sigmon¹⁰
Hazel Irene Sigmon+^12,10 b. April 14, 1933, d. May 31, 2013
Norma Jean Sigmon^12,10
Carol Faye Sigmon^12,13,10
Leland J. Sigmon^13,10

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Snow marriage record.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel Irene Anderson obituary in the Jun 2, 2013 edition.
[S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ora Mytilda Sigmon^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 13, 1907, d. April 25, 1983

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^5,6,7,1,2,4 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^5,6,7,2,4 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Ora Mytilda Sigmon was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 13, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,3 As of November 5, 1927,her married name was Price.⁴ She married Wilmer Marvin Price on November 5, 1927 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^8,4,3 Ora Mytilda Sigmon and Wilmer Marvin Price were divorced on February 10, 1940 at Virginia.³ As of November 4, 1942,her married name was Callahan.² Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Herman Lewis Callahan on November 4, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Ora Mytilda Sigmon and Herman Lewis Callahan were divorced on August 19, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of December 20, 1944,her married name was Dudley.² Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Freddie Wesley Dudley on December 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of July 13, 1969,her married name was Gibson.² Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Earl McCelves Gibson on July 13, 1969 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.² Ora Mytilda Sigmon and Earl McCelves Gibson were divorced on January 28, 1971 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Ora Mytilda Sigmon died on April 25, 1983 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 75.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 124, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Family 1

Wilmer Marvin Price b. circa 1906

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Wilmer Marvin Price on November 5, 1927 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^8,4,3

Divorce*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon and Wilmer Marvin Price were divorced on February 10, 1940 at Virginia.³

Children

Melvin Marvin Price+^9,10,2,1 b. May 21, 1928, d. September 11, 1990
Robert Rodney Price+^9,2 b. April 27, 1930, d. November 18, 2012
Elmer Burden Price+^9,10,2 b. May 4, 1932, d. August 14, 1994

Family 2

Herman Lewis Callahan b. June 12, 1915, d. August, 1971

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Herman Lewis Callahan on November 4, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3

Divorce*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon and Herman Lewis Callahan were divorced on August 19, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Family 3

Freddie Wesley Dudley b. February 26, 1919, d. June 19, 1966

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Freddie Wesley Dudley on December 20, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Family 4

Earl McCelves Gibson b. February 22, 1913, d. February 3, 2002

Marriage*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon married Earl McCelves Gibson on July 13, 1969 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia.²

Divorce*

Ora Mytilda Sigmon and Earl McCelves Gibson were divorced on January 28, 1971 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dora Mattie Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 13, 1907, d. March 19, 1974

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,6,7,3,5 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,6,7,3,5 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

Dora Mattie Sigmon was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1771.⁸ She was born on July 13, 1907 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,8,3,4,5 As of circa 1925,her married name was Purdy.¹⁰ She married Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. circa 1925.^9,11,3,10 Dora Mattie Sigmon died on March 19, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^8,3,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 173, District 44, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 111, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 259, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

Family

Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. b. September 15, 1896, d. December 15, 1968

Marriage*

Dora Mattie Sigmon married Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. circa 1925.^9,11,3,10

Children

Paul Lorton Purdy+^11,12,10,13 b. August 28, 1926, d. February 14, 2007
Melba June Purdy+^{9,11,12,10,13} b. May 18, 1928, d. January 11, 2013
Velva Jean Purdy+^{2,11,12,10,13} b. May 18, 1928
Margaret Shirley Purdy^11,12,10,13

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2855] Renee S. Clark, "Mattie Dora Sigmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 3, 2011.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, from the June Purdy DeWease obituary in the Jan 13, 2013 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 13, 1911, d. February 11, 1978

Father

Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon^1,6,4,5,7 b. February 13, 1862, d. February 23, 1933

Mother

Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry^1,6,4,5,7 b. April 20, 1870, d. May 4, 1949

His Social Security Number was 228-16-2663.⁸ Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,5 He married Vera Mae Weddle.^2,3 Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon was born on August 13, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,4,9,5 He died on February 11, 1978 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^8,9,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 181, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 5, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Vera Mae Weddle b. February 9, 1914, d. March 22, 1997

Marriage*

Daniel Elbert "Dan" Sigmon married Vera Mae Weddle.^2,3

Children

Peggy Anne Sigmon+^3,11,10 b. April 16, 1931, d. August 12, 1994
Willard Alice Sigmon^3,11,10
Betty Lou Sigmon^3,11,12
Jerry Daniel Sigmon^3,11,12
Helen Sue Sigmon^3,11,12
Richard Lee Sigmon^3,11,12

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Weddle Sigmon obituary in the Mar 23, 1997 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George W. Sigmon obituary in the Feb 16, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Sigmon Love obituary in the Aug 12, 1994 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Edna Blanche Feazelle^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 13, 1907, d. June 10, 1945

Edna Blanche Feazelle was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on August 13, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of January 5, 1929,her married name was Sigmon.⁶ She married Melvin Jacob Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,5,2,3 Edna Blanche Feazelle died on June 10, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 37.^5,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 42, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 229, District 45-11, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Melvin Jacob Sigmon b. April 19, 1903, d. September 13, 1980

Marriage*

Edna Blanche Feazelle married Melvin Jacob Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on January 5, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,5,2,3

Children

Melvin Lewis Sigmon+^7,4,8,9 b. May 20, 1931, d. November 27, 2005
Emily Evelyn Sigmon^7,4,9
Mabel Louise Sigmon+^2,7,9,4 b. October 27, 1934, d. October 5, 2016
Edna Mae Sigmon^2,7,4,9
Ellen Gay Sigmon^2,7,9
Dorothy Marie Sigmon^4,9

Citations

[S1429] Franklin Va. Beginnings, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=sjb87&surname=Terry%2C+Ellen+Lavora
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mabel S. Martin obituary in the Oct 7, 2016 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3641] Antioch Church Of The Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the M. Lewis Sigmon obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.

Mary E. Johnson^1,2

F, b. circa 1891

Mary E. Johnson was born circa 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of September 7, 1911,her married name was Sigmon.² She married Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁴

Family

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Marriage*

Mary E. Johnson married Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon, son of Jacob Buregard "Jake" Sigmon and Ellen LaVora/LeVora Terry, on September 7, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Myrtle Willie Sigmon+^3,1,2 b. October 6, 1913, d. December 26, 1986
Raymond Clifford Sigmon+^3,1,4,5,6 b. May 22, 1915, d. March 4, 1991
Henry William Sigmon+^3,7,1,8 b. October 26, 1917, d. November 13, 1982
Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr.+^3,9,1,4 b. February 4, 1919, d. May 11, 1977
Charles Daymon/Daymond Sigmon+^{3,10,1,11,12,4} b. August 31, 1924, d. January, 1981
Irene Sylvia Sigmon+^3,1,11,4 b. June 22, 1927, d. January, 1981

Citations

[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-French marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Raymond C. Sigmon obituary in the Mar 6, 1991 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sluder marriage record.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Collinsworth marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sigmon marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Walker marriage record.

Myrtle Willie Sigmon^1,2,3

F, b. October 6, 1913, d. December 26, 1986

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,2,3,4 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary E. Johnson^1,3,4 b. circa 1891

Her Social Security Number was 235-68-0497.⁵ Myrtle Willie Sigmon was buried at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁶ She was born on October 6, 1913 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,7 As of August 17, 1932,her married name was Damewood.⁴ She married Jasper Jackson Damewood on August 17, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ Myrtle Willie Sigmon died on December 26, 1986 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 73.^5,8

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 10, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Jasper Jackson Damewood b. January 10, 1906, d. September 15, 1980

Marriage*

Myrtle Willie Sigmon married Jasper Jackson Damewood on August 17, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Children

Larry Glenn Damewood Sr.+^{9,10,11,12,13} b. May 9, 1933, d. September 25, 1989
Dolly Damewood^9,10,13
Dale Willie Damewood+^9,10,14,13 b. December 11, 1938, d. September 4, 2006
Henry A. Damewood^10,13
Phillip Ray Damewood^10,15,13
David Jasper Damewood+^16,13,17 b. March 26, 1948, d. September 28, 2014
Teddy D. Damewood^10,13 b. November 16, 1953, d. December 14, 1997

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S10833] Garden Sanctuary Cemetery, Pinellas Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Jasper J. Damewood obituary in the Sep 17, 1980 edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Damewood-Taylor marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dale W. Damewood obituary in the Sep 7, 2006 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S7638] Galveston Daily News, From the Larry G. Damewood, Sr. obituary in the Sep 26, 1989 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Damewood-Blevins marriage record.

Raymond Clifford Sigmon^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 22, 1915, d. March 4, 1991

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,5,6,7,3,4 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary E. Johnson^1,6,7,3,4 b. circa 1891

Raymond Clifford Sigmon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-05-1154.² He was born on May 22, 1915 at Earling, Logan Co., West Virginia; His marriage record has a birth year of 1916.^2,3,4 He married Wanda June French on February 8, 1944 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4 Raymond Clifford Sigmon died on March 4, 1991 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,4 He PRINCETON — Raymond C. Sigmon, 75, of 716 Straley Ave., died Monday, March 4, at a Princeton hospital. Born May 22, 1915, he was the son of the late Artis and Mary Johnson Sigmon. Mr. Sigmon was retired from Slab Fork Coal Co., was a member of the UMW Local No. 6869, Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521 and the Princeton Old Guard. He had lived in Princeton since 1959, coming from Athens. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Wanda French Sigmon; a son, Jarrell Raymond Sigmon of Hickory, N.C; a daughter, Mrs. David (Debbie) Nuckolls of Pleasantville, Iowa; two grandsons, Jeffrey Scott Sigmon and Rob R. Sigmon. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton with Pastor David Nuckolls and Dr. David Dockery officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. Friends may call today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Deacons of the church along with Tom Biggs, Clarence Bowden, Clyde Pennington, Clarence Taylor, Elwood Blankenship, Joe Moody and Bob Crowder. on March 6, 1991.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Miner⁷

Family

Wanda June French b. March 26, 1925, d. December 26, 2009

Marriage*

Raymond Clifford Sigmon married Wanda June French on February 8, 1944 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4

Children

Jarrell Raymond "Jerry" Sigmon^8,4,9
Deborah Ellen Sigmon^9,10,8,4

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-French marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Raymond C. Sigmon obituary in the Mar 6, 1991 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wanda June Sigmon obituary in the Dec 28, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Henry William Sigmon^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 26, 1917, d. November 13, 1982

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^1,6,7,8,4 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary E. Johnson^1,6,8,4 b. circa 1891

Henry William Sigmon was buried at North Hardin Memorial Gardens, 1100 South Logsdon Parkway, Radcliff, Hardin Co., Kentucky.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 232-20-7048.⁹ He was born on October 26, 1917 at Stone, Pike Co., Kentucky.^9,3,10,5 He married Gladys Elizabeth Sluder on January 24, 1942 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶ Henry William Sigmon died on November 13, 1982 at Fort Sam Houston, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 65.^11,12,4,10,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Family

Gladys Elizabeth Sluder b. March 18, 1924, d. October 9, 2016

Marriage*

Henry William Sigmon married Gladys Elizabeth Sluder on January 24, 1942 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁶

Children

Daniel Sigmon¹³
Dana Stephen Sigmon¹³

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1427] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
[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.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S9042] North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Hardin Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Sluder marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S9041] News-Enterprise, The, From the Gladys Elizabeth Sigmon obituary in the Oct 12, 2016 edition.

Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 4, 1919, d. May 11, 1977

Father

Artis Nathaniel "Nathan" Sigmon^5,1,2,3,6 b. March 21, 1891, d. October 8, 1953

Mother

Mary E. Johnson^5,2,3,6 b. circa 1891

Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 4, 1919 at Stone, Pike Co., Kentucky.³ He married Eileen Marie Collinsworth on September 2, 1941 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr. died on May 11, 1977 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.³ He Ordie Bud Sigmon, 58, of 105 Bostic Ave., died Wednesday at 10:50 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness. Born at Stone, Ky., Feb. 4, 1919, he was a son of the late Artis and Mary Johnson Sigmon. Sigmon had lived in Beckley the past three years, living most of his life in Wyoming County. He had also lived in Alderson for eight years. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Mabscott, a World War II veteran, a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Surviving are his wife, Eileen Collinsworth Sigmon; a son, Ordie Jr., Beckley; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Arndt, Beckley, and Miss Brenda Sigmon, at home; three brothers, Raymond, Princeton, Charles, Oak Hill and Henry, Radcliffe, Ky; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Hodge, Charleston and Mrs. Myrtle Damewood, Seminole, Fla; and two grandchildren. A son, Gene Raymond, died in 1971. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with the Rev. L. A. Garten in charge with burial to be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. on May 13, 1977.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 54, District 55-3, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

Miner⁶

Family

Eileen Marie Collinsworth b. July 26, 1923, d. April 4, 2020

Marriage*

Ordie Jake "Bud" Sigmon Sr. married Eileen Marie Collinsworth on September 2, 1941 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4

Children

Shirley Ann "Sherry" Sigmon^3,7,4
Brenda Sigmon^3,7,4
Ordie Jake Sigmon Jr.^8,3,7,4
Gene Raymond Sigmon^3,7,4,9 b. circa 1948, d. May 28, 1971

Citations

[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Artis Nathlan Sigmon obituary in the Oct 9, 1953 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Collinsworth marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ordie Bud Sigmon obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
[S10416] J C Post, online jcpost.com, From the Eileen Marie Collinsworth Sigmon obituary in the Apr 7, 2020 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Gene Raymond Sigmon obituary in the May 31, 1971 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sigmon-Ashley marriage record.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.