Gertrude Viola Bowling1,2,3,4

F, b. September 7, 1903, d. March, 1983
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,2,5,3,6 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,2,5,7,3,6 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-4154.8 Gertrude Viola Bowling was born on September 7, 1903 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3 As of April 21, 1921,her married name was Farley.3 She married Dewey McClaugherty Farley on April 21, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.5,7,3 Gertrude Viola Bowling died in March, 1983 at West Virginia at age 79.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 84, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 389, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 241, District 41-9, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Dewey McClaugherty Farley b. May 29, 1898, d. April 14, 1981
Marriage*Gertrude Viola Bowling married Dewey McClaugherty Farley on April 21, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.5,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Theron Ralph Bowling obituary in the Oct 24, 1972 edition.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Hayward Bowling obituary in the Oct 29, 1974 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Price-Wood marriage record.

Harold Robert Bowling1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 9, 1905, d. April 20, 1935
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,2,3,5,7 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,2,5,7 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     Harold Robert Bowling was buried at Jumping Branch Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on July 9, 1905 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6 He married Ethel Thelma Hendricks/Hendrix on May 16, 1929 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,4,5,7 Harold Robert Bowling died on April 20, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 29.3,5,6 He Harold R. Bowling, 29-year-old Terry mine employe, died early yesterday morning in a local hospital following a brief illness due to pneumonia. He was admitted to the hospital April 15. Bowling was employed by the Brockman coal company at Terry. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ethel Hendrix Bowling, three children, Ethel Frances, Jimmie Robert, and Evelyn Maxine, all of Terry; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bowling, of Winfield, Virginia. The following brothers and sisters are also living: H. C. Bowling, Harvey, West Virginia; O. K. Bowling, Daniels; R. C. Bowling, Theron Bowling, Lucien Bowling and Oris Bowling, all of Winfield; Mrs. Dewey M. Farley and Mrs. Curtis A. Redden, both of Glen Hedrick; and Miss Gladys M. Bowling, Winfield. Funeral services will be held in the Glen Hedrick church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Reverend Monroe Bowling, of Reuma, and Reverend Henry Smith, of Beckley. Burial under the direction of the Calfee undertakers will be made in the family cemetery at Jumping Branch. on April 21, 1935.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 84, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 389, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Road construction laborer9

Family

Ethel Thelma Hendricks/Hendrix b. circa 1911
Marriage*Harold Robert Bowling married Ethel Thelma Hendricks/Hendrix on May 16, 1929 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,4,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowling-Hendricks marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harold Robert Bowling death certificate.
  6. [S4016] Jumping Branch Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Harold R. Bowling obituary in the Apr 21, 1935 edition.
  8. [S5697] Hendrix Family Tree, online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/9231449/person/511994996/facts
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S10228] Dossman Funeral Home, online www.dossmanfh.com, From the Maxine E. Wooley obituary.

Mabel Vernell Bowling1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 24, 1907, d. January 23, 1936
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,2,4,5 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,2,4,5 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     Mabel Vernell Bowling was buried at Jumping Branch Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.5,6 She was born on May 24, 1907 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1908.4,5,6 As of July 5, 1934,her married name was Redden.3 She married Curtis Andrew Redden on July 5, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 Mabel Vernell Bowling died on January 23, 1936 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 28.4,5,6 She Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Vernelle Redden, 28 years old, who died in a local hospital early yesterday morning following a lenghty illness, will be conducted by W. S. Overstreet at the Beaver Church, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in charge of Calfee Undertakers will be made in the Jumping Branch cemetery. Mrs. Redden was born at Jumping Branch, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bowling, who now reside in St. Albans. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Curtis Redden, and a son, Larry Dean Redden, both of Beaver. The following brothers and sisters are also living: Carl Bowling, Harvey; Oren Bowling, Crow; Raymond, Theron, and Lucient Bowling, all of St. Albans; Oris Bowling, now in a C.C.C. camp at Hillsboro, W.Va; Mrs. D. M. Farley, Beaver; and Miss Gladys Bowling, St. Albans. The following pallbearers have been announced: Active - A. J. Lilly, E. B. Akers, Henry Brammer, L. A. Green, Ray Patton and L. E. Green. Honorary - Dallas Sweeney, Watson Lilly, Arlen Pennington, Ray Akers, Willis Beck, Werthey Harris, O. B. Harris and Earl Pittman. on January 24, 1936.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 84, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2

Family

Curtis Andrew Redden b. June 9, 1906, d. April 27, 1986
Marriage*Mabel Vernell Bowling married Curtis Andrew Redden on July 5, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Redden-Bowling marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mabel Vernell Redden death certificate.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mable Vernelle Redden obituary in the Jan 24, 1936 edition.
  6. [S4016] Jumping Branch Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Theron Ralph Bowling1,2,3,4

M, b. March 14, 1909, d. October 22, 1972
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,2,4,5,6,7 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,2,4,8,5,6,7 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-7424.9 Theron Ralph Bowling was buried at Redden Cemetery, Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on March 14, 1909 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.9,4 He married Leona Grace Hatcher on April 14, 1935 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,10 Theron Ralph Bowling died on October 22, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.4 He Final rites for Theron Ralph Bowling, 63, of Route 9, Beaver, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Crow Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Carlos Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Redden Cemetery at Crow. He died Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in a local hospital following a long illness. Ne was a member of the Crow Freewill Baptist Church. Born at Jumping Branch, March 14, 1909, he was a son of the late David Lindsey and Bessie Cole Bowling. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leona Hatcher Bowling; one son, Calvin R. of Beckley; one daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Gwendolyn Moore) Worley of Punta Gorda, Fla; three brothers, Hayward Carlyle of Oak Hill, Oris L. of Tucson, Ariz., and Lucian of Sandstone; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Farley of Beaver and Mrs. Gladys Lewis of Charleston, and four grandchildren. The body is at Webb and Neal Funeral Home in Beckley. on October 24, 1972.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 84, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 19, District 41-12, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Cinder block laborer11

Family

Leona Grace Hatcher b. March 29, 1913, d. September 30, 1995
Marriage*Theron Ralph Bowling married Leona Grace Hatcher on April 14, 1935 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowling-Hatcher marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Theron Ralph Bowling obituary in the Oct 24, 1972 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mable Vernelle Redden obituary in the Jan 24, 1936 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Lindsey Bowling obituary in the Sep 2, 1955 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Harold R. Bowling obituary in the Apr 21, 1935 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Leona Grace Hatcher Bowling obituary in the Oct 3, 1995 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowling-Lester marriage record.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Calvin Bowling obituary in the Mar 5, 2018 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Worley-Bowling marriage record.

Alfred Lucian Bowling1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 6, 1911, d. October 17, 1989
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,6,7,2,8,9,10 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,6,11,7,2,8,9,10 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 267-16-0497.12 Alfred Lucian Bowling was buried at Bennett Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.5 He married Dorothy Muriel Billings.13 Alfred Lucian Bowling was born on March 6, 1911 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.12,4,5 He died on October 17, 1989 at West Virginia at age 78.12,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 667, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Sawmill timber cutter

Family

Dorothy Muriel Billings
Marriage*Alfred Lucian Bowling married Dorothy Muriel Billings.13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Lindsey Bowling obituary in the Sep 2, 1955 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Raymond Clyde Bowling obituary in the Jul 30, 1969 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3334] Bennett Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Theron Ralph Bowling obituary in the Oct 24, 1972 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mable Vernelle Redden obituary in the Jan 24, 1936 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Hayward Bowling obituary in the Oct 29, 1974 edition.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Harold R. Bowling obituary in the Apr 21, 1935 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S2835] Cincinnati Enquirer, The, From the Brenda J. Bowling Keuper obituary in the Apr 20, 2003 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Oris Letcher "Dutch" Bowling1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1913, d. February 16, 1981
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,2,5,6,7,8 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,2,9,5,6,7,8 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 267-16-0491.10 Oris Letcher "Dutch" Bowling married Myrtle Leigh Brogan.4,11 Oris Letcher "Dutch" Bowling was born on May 24, 1913 at Summers Co., West Virginia.10,3,12 He died on February 16, 1981 at Arizona at age 67.10,12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Fort Belvoir, District 30-21, Mount Vernon, Fairfax Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940U.S. Army soldier13

Family

Myrtle Leigh Brogan b. November 30, 1913, d. May 20, 2010
Marriage*Oris Letcher "Dutch" Bowling married Myrtle Leigh Brogan.4,11 
Children
  • Charles Richard Bowling4,11
  • Ronald William Bowling4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Theron Ralph Bowling obituary in the Oct 24, 1972 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Myrtle Leigh Brogan Bowling obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mable Vernelle Redden obituary in the Jan 24, 1936 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Lindsey Bowling obituary in the Sep 2, 1955 edition.
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Hayward Bowling obituary in the Oct 29, 1974 edition.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Harold R. Bowling obituary in the Apr 21, 1935 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Marie Bowling1,2,3,4

F, b. November 28, 1919, d. November 25, 1996
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1,5,6,7,8,9,4,10,11 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1,5,6,7,8,9,4,10,11 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     Gladys Marie Bowling was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.12 Her Social Security Number was 236-40-0659.13 She was born on November 28, 1919 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.13,3,12,4 As of April 15, 1955,her married name was Lewis.2 She married Emerson Harold Lewis on April 15, 1955 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 Gladys Marie Bowling died on November 25, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.13,12,4 She Gladys Marie Lewis, 76, of Glen Morgan, died Monday, Nov. 25, 1996, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 28, 1919, in Summers County, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey and Bessie Bowling. Mrs. Lewis was a retired nurse’s aide and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Harold Lewis; two sons, Hayward W. Bowling and Billy Pat Lewis; two grandsons, Richard D. Smith and Clark James Cole; one sister and 11 brothers. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Cole and her husband, Leal, of Glen Morgan and Gloria Jean Smith and her husband, Bobby, of Big Creek; a son, David Lewis and his wife, Ingrid, of Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be ll a.m. Friday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Edward Garten officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery. on November 27, 1996.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 130, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 667, District 10-24, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Emerson Harold Lewis b. September 7, 1917, d. August 5, 1967
Marriage*Gladys Marie Bowling married Emerson Harold Lewis on April 15, 1955 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 

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 Lewis-Bowling marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Gladys Marie Lewis obituary in the Nov 27, 1996 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Theron Ralph Bowling obituary in the Oct 24, 1972 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Evelyn Bowling obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mable Vernelle Redden obituary in the Jan 24, 1936 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Lindsey Bowling obituary in the Sep 2, 1955 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Hayward Bowling obituary in the Oct 29, 1974 edition.
  11. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Harold R. Bowling obituary in the Apr 21, 1935 edition.
  12. [S4028] Calfee Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doan/Donal H. Bowling1,2

M, b. October 4, 1915, d. December 18, 1918
FatherDavid Lindsey Bowling1 b. April 9, 1871, d. September 2, 1955
MotherBessie Evelyn Cole1 b. April 2, 1878, d. March 28, 1967
     Doan/Donal H. Bowling was buried at Jumping Branch Cemetery, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on October 4, 1915 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2 He died on December 18, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 3.1,2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Doan Bowling death certificate.
  2. [S4016] Jumping Branch Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Thelma A. Meador1,2,3

F, b. January 21, 1906, d. December 18, 1948
     Thelma A. Meador was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on January 21, 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of August 17, 1927,her married name was Bowling.1 She married Orin Kyle Bowling, son of David Lindsey Bowling and Bessie Evelyn Cole, on August 17, 1927 at Pluto, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Thelma A. Meador died on December 18, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 42.2,3 She Funeral services for a former Raleigh County resident, Mrs. Thelma A. Bowling, 42, who died in a Charleston hospital early yesterday morning after a brief illness, will be conducted tomorrow in St. Albans. Mrs. Bowling was the wife of Orin Bowling, of Sissonville Road, near Charleston, and daughter of the late Thomas Meador and Mrs. Lilly Meador, of Pluto The Rev. O. R. Adkinson will conduct services at the St. Paul Methodist Church, St Albans, Monday at 2 p.m. and burial will follow in the Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Surviving besides her mother and husband, are one son, David, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Wilda Watson, of Sissonville Road; and Miss Grace and Miss Nola Bowling, at home; six brothers, Paskell, of Ramsey; Mervile, of Pluto; Conrad, of Pluto; Arnett, of Cool Ridge; Ralph, of Cambridge, Ohio; Ronald, of Beckley; two sisters, Charlotte Meador, of Mt. Hope, and Phyllis Meador, of Pluto. on December 19, 1948.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 7, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 134, District 20-95, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

Orin Kyle Bowling b. February 5, 1900, d. March 7, 1970
Marriage*Thelma A. Meador married Orin Kyle Bowling, son of David Lindsey Bowling and Bessie Evelyn Cole, on August 17, 1927 at Pluto, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowling-Meador marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thelma A. Bowling death certiticate.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thelma A. Bowling obituary in the Dec 19, 1948 edition.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wilda J. Watson obituary in the Aug 8, 2002 edition.
  7. [S5276] Keller Funeral Home, online http://www.kellerfuneralhome.net, From the David Thomas Bowling obituary.
  8. [S10223] Long and Fisher Funeral Home, online www.longfisherfuneralhome.com, From the Nola Elizabeth Carpenter obituary.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

David Thomas Bowling1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 19, 1928, d. January 8, 2017
FatherOrin Kyle Bowling1,2,5,7,8,9 b. February 5, 1900, d. March 7, 1970
MotherThelma A. Meador1,2,5,7,8,9 b. January 21, 1906, d. December 18, 1948
     David Thomas Bowling was buried at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He David Thomas Bowling (August 19, 1928 - January 08, 2017), 88, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2017. He was a member of Kanawha Two Mile Tabernacle. David was a former driver for Valley Bell and retired as a driver for Rite Aid. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orin and Thelma Meador Bowling; and sisters, Wilda Watson, Grace McMillion, and Nola Carpenter. David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sue Bowling; daughter, Nadine Fisher of Amma; son, David Bowling of Nitro; two granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Rev. Jim Phillips officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Keller Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 12 at Donel C. Kinnard State Memorial Veteran Cemetery.5 He was born on August 19, 1928 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,6 He married Sue Unknown circa 1959.5 David Thomas Bowling died on January 8, 2017 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 7, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 134, District 20-95, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Sue Unknown
Marriage*David Thomas Bowling married Sue Unknown circa 1959.5 
Children
  • David Bowling5
  • Nadine Bowling5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wilda J. Watson obituary in the Aug 8, 2002 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S5276] Keller Funeral Home, online http://www.kellerfuneralhome.net, From the David Thomas Bowling obituary.
  6. [S8160] Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thelma A. Bowling obituary in the Dec 19, 1948 edition.
  9. [S10223] Long and Fisher Funeral Home, online www.longfisherfuneralhome.com, From the Nola Elizabeth Carpenter obituary.

Wilda Jean Bowling1,2,3

F, b. March 18, 1930, d. August 6, 2002
FatherOrin Kyle Bowling1,2,4,5,6,3,7 b. February 5, 1900, d. March 7, 1970
MotherThelma A. Meador1,2,4,5,6,3,7 b. January 21, 1906, d. December 18, 1948
     Wilda Jean Bowling was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy, Roane Co., West Virginia.2,8 Her Social Security Number was 233-44-3628.9 Her married name was Watson.2 She married Glendel Erwin Watson.2 Wilda Jean Bowling was born on March 18, 1930 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,9,3,8 She died on August 6, 2002 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 72.2,9,8 She REEDY - Wilda J. Watson, 72, of Reedy died Aug. 6, 2002, in Roane General Hospital, Spencer. She was born March 18, 1930, in Raleigh County, daughter of the late Oren Kyle and Thelma Meador Bowling. She was retired from Kellwood Company, Spencer, and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glendel E. Watson in 1989. She is survived by sons, Jerry Watson of Spencer, Kyle Watson of Ravenswood; sisters, Grace McMillion of Charleston, Nola Carpenter of Tuppers Creek; brother, David Bowling of Sissonville; grandchildren, Ryan and Aaron Watson; special friends and neighbors, Harold and Donna Pitts. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. on August 8, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 7, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 134, District 20-95, Jefferson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

Glendel Erwin Watson b. March 22, 1926, d. February 12, 1989
Marriage*Wilda Jean Bowling married Glendel Erwin Watson.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Wilda J. Watson obituary in the Aug 8, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5276] Keller Funeral Home, online http://www.kellerfuneralhome.net, From the David Thomas Bowling obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Thelma A. Bowling obituary in the Dec 19, 1948 edition.
  7. [S10223] Long and Fisher Funeral Home, online www.longfisherfuneralhome.com, From the Nola Elizabeth Carpenter obituary.
  8. [S10220] Good Hope Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S9115] Taylor Funeral Home, online www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Kyle Thomas Watson obituary.

Hester Mae/May Cooper1,2,3,4

F, b. May 30, 1895, d. September 16, 1988
     Hester Mae/May Cooper was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-32-3721.5 She was born on May 30, 1895 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,4 As of August 9, 1917,her married name was Cole.3 She married James Ballard Cole, son of Alfred Lewis Cole and Nancy Rosina Dunn, on August 9, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3 Hester Mae/May Cooper died on September 16, 1988 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at age 93.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 92, District 7, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 63, District 18, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 197, District 41-32, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

James Ballard Cole b. September 27, 1880, d. before January 15, 1920
Marriage*Hester Mae/May Cooper married James Ballard Cole, son of Alfred Lewis Cole and Nancy Rosina Dunn, on August 9, 1917 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From the James Ballard Cole WWI Draft Registration card.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Cooper marriage record.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emma Mae Cole1,2

F, b. November 13, 1888, d. April 11, 1983
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole1 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley1 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Emma Mae Cole was buried at Rose City Cemetery, 5625 NE Fremont Street, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2 She Emma M. Wilson, a native of Beckley, W.Va., died Monday at a Portland care center. She was 94. The Southeast Portland resident had lived in Oregon since 1909 and in the Portland area since 1911. She had been a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Wilson of Portland. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ross Hollywood Chapel. Vault interment will be at Rose City Cemetery.3 She was born on November 13, 1888 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of circa 1912,her married name was Wilson.4 She married Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson circa 1912.5,4 Emma Mae Cole died on April 11, 1983 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 94.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 105, District 400, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon4
1940Dwelling 107, District 37-346, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon6

Family

Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson b. February 22, 1874, d. May 17, 1959
Marriage*Emma Mae Cole married Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson circa 1912.5,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5742] Rose City Cemetery, Multnomah Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Emma M. Wilson obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bert C. Wilson obituary in an unknown edition.

Cora Serena Cole1,2

F, b. March 20, 1891, d. September 10, 1979
FatherDavid Crockett "Davy" Cole1 b. January 30, 1855, d. May 16, 1933
MotherSerena Elizabeth Farley1 b. March 5, 1857, d. March 7, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 541-30-1688.3 Cora Serena Cole was buried at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, Grants Pass, Josephine Co., Oregon.4 She was born on March 20, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 20, 1892 and her gravestone has Mar 21, 1891.5,3,4 As of February 27, 1908,her married name was Johnson.6 She married Alvin Truman "True" Johnson on February 27, 1908 at Union Co., Oregon.6 Cora Serena Cole died on September 10, 1979 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 88.5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 144, District 145, Camp Creek, Lane Co., Oregon7
1920Dwelling 58, District 186, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California8
1930Dwelling 60, District 22, Selma, Josephine Co., Oregon9
1940Dwelling 101, District 47-40, Yreka, Siskiyou Co., California10

Family

Alvin Truman "True" Johnson b. January 21, 1880, d. January 14, 1955
Marriage*Cora Serena Cole married Alvin Truman "True" Johnson on February 27, 1908 at Union Co., Oregon.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5744] Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, Josephine Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  6. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Joseph C. Ryan1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1908, d. January 1, 1938
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,2 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,2 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     Joseph C. Ryan was buried at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.3 He was born on July 30, 1908 at California.2,3 He died on January 1, 1938 at Merced Co., California, at age 29.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3895] Acacia Memorial Park, Stanislaus Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4043] California Department of Health and Welfare, California, Death Index, 1905-1939.

Edward White Ryan1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 10, 1898, d. August 7, 1973
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,2,3,6 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,2,3,6 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 557-10-1779.7 Edward White Ryan married Helen Elizabeth Classen.8 Edward White Ryan was born on November 10, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,9,7,5,6 He married Margaret L. Demeire circa 1925.4 Edward White Ryan died on August 7, 1973 at Orange Co., California, at age 74.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 249, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California3
1930Dwelling 245, District 1409, Alhambra, Los Angeles Co., California4
1940Dwelling 122, District 30-19, Brea, Orange Co., California8

Occupation

1920Oil field pumper3
1930Oil field worker4
1940Oil field drilling department8

Family 1

Margaret L. Demeire
Marriage*Edward White Ryan married Margaret L. Demeire circa 1925.4 
Child

Family 2

Helen Elizabeth Classen b. March 14, 1912, d. August 31, 1978
Marriage*Edward White Ryan married Helen Elizabeth Classen.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Lillian Mae Ryan1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1901, d. March 6, 1981
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,2,4 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,2,4 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     Lillian Mae Ryan was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.3 Her Social Security Number was 549-18-6842.5 She was born on March 10, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,5,3,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Johnson.6,7 She married Marcus Shepherd Johnson circa 1921.6,7 Lillian Mae Ryan died on March 6, 1981 at Ventura Co., California, at age 79.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California2
1930Dwelling 223, District 27, Ventura, Ventura Co., California7
1940Dwelling 62, District 56-42, San Buenaventura, Ventura Co., California8

Family

Marcus Shepherd Johnson b. June 12, 1895, d. December 8, 1958
Marriage*Lillian Mae Ryan married Marcus Shepherd Johnson circa 1921.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2618] Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=22949870&CRid=8079&
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan1,2,3,4

M, b. November 13, 1903, d. October 19, 1976
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,2 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,2 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.4 His Social Security Number was 549-05-0652.5 He married Mary Elizabeth Ryan.6 Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan was born on November 13, 1903 at Oregon.3,2,5,4 He died on October 19, 1976 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 72.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California2
1940Dwelling 59, District 30-10, Anaheim, Orange Co., California6

Occupation

1940Truck driver6

Family

Mary Elizabeth Ryan b. February 14, 1909, d. June 27, 1989
Marriage*Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan married Mary Elizabeth Ryan.6 
Child
  • Shirley Joanne Ryan6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Millie/Willie P. Ryan1,2

F, b. circa 1906
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,2 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,2 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     Millie/Willie P. Ryan was born circa 1906 at Oregon.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 387, District 46, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Frances Ryan1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1897, d. March 1, 1910
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     Sarah Frances Ryan was buried at Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.2 She was born on January 23, 1897 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3 She died on March 1, 1910 at Orange Co., California, at age 13.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 249, District 120, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5741] Anaheim Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Earl Ray Ryan1,2

M, b. July 31, 1911, d. August 10, 1979
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,3 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,3 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     Earl Ray Ryan was buried at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 11251 Desert Lawn Drive, Calimesa, Riverside Co., California.2 His Social Security Number was 559-07-0837.4 He married Doris Elizabeth Booth.5 Earl Ray Ryan was born on July 31, 1911 at California.3,2,4 He died on August 10, 1979 at age 68.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California3
1930Dwelling 227, District 36, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1940Dwelling 57, District 50-55, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California5

Occupation

1940Truck driver5

Family

Doris Elizabeth Booth b. November 27, 1915, d. October 14, 1975
Marriage*Earl Ray Ryan married Doris Elizabeth Booth.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3315] Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2645] Unknown compiler, Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, From the Ryan-Mager marriage announcement.

Jack Woodrow Ryan1,2,3

M, b. December 19, 1913, d. September 19, 1962
FatherHerbert Edward "Bert" Ryan1,4 b. August 22, 1874, d. February 18, 1934
MotherNina Imogine Cole1,4 b. September 14, 1879, d. November 7, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 555-10-0965.5 Jack Woodrow Ryan was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.3 He married Mary Elizabeth Phillips.6 Jack Woodrow Ryan was born on December 19, 1913 at Orange Co., California.2,5,3 He died on September 19, 1962 at Ventura Co., California, at age 48.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 484, District 56, Brea, Orange Co., California4
1930Dwelling 227, District 36, Fullerton, Orange Co., California1
1940Dwelling 333, District 56-52, San Buenaventura, Ventura Co., California6

Occupation

1940Petroleum production floor man6

Family

Mary Elizabeth Phillips b. February 24, 1917, d. November 24, 1970
Marriage*Jack Woodrow Ryan married Mary Elizabeth Phillips.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4043] California Department of Health and Welfare, California, Death Index, 1905-1939.
  3. [S2618] Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=22949870&CRid=8079&
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6258] Times Press Recorder, From the Eugene Harold Laubacher obituary in the Oct 26, 2005 edition.

Edward William Ryan1,2,3

M, b. August 13, 1928, d. May 1, 1931
FatherEdward White Ryan1 b. November 10, 1898, d. August 7, 1973
MotherMargaret L. Demeire1
     Edward William Ryan was buried at Anaheim Cemetery, 1400 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.3 He was born on August 13, 1928 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 He died on May 1, 1931 at California at age 2.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 245, District 1409, Alhambra, Los Angeles Co., California1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S5741] Anaheim Cemetery, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Marcus Shepherd Johnson1,2,3

M, b. June 12, 1895, d. December 8, 1958
     Marcus Shepherd Johnson was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.4,3 His Social Security Number was 555-10-1876.5 He was born on June 12, 1895 at Utah.1,5,4,3 He married Lillian Mae Ryan, daughter of Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan and Nina Imogine Cole, circa 1921.1,2 Marcus Shepherd Johnson died on December 8, 1958 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 63.1,4,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 223, District 27, Ventura, Ventura Co., California2
1940Dwelling 62, District 56-42, San Buenaventura, Ventura Co., California6

Occupation

1930Oil field driller2
1940Oil company supervisor6

Family

Lillian Mae Ryan b. March 10, 1901, d. March 6, 1981
Marriage*Marcus Shepherd Johnson married Lillian Mae Ryan, daughter of Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan and Nina Imogine Cole, circa 1921.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S2618] Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=22949870&CRid=8079&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Donald Marcus Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 7, 1922, d. September 13, 2010
FatherMarcus Shepherd Johnson1,3 b. June 12, 1895, d. December 8, 1958
MotherLillian Mae Ryan1,3 b. March 10, 1901, d. March 6, 1981
     Donald Marcus Johnson was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.4 He married Jane Abercrombie.4 Donald Marcus Johnson was born on September 7, 1922 at Orange Co., California.2,4,5 He died on September 13, 2010 at California at age 88.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 223, District 27, Ventura, Ventura Co., California1
1940Dwelling 62, District 56-42, San Buenaventura, Ventura Co., California3

Family

Jane Abercrombie b. December 19, 1920, d. April 27, 2016
Marriage*Donald Marcus Johnson married Jane Abercrombie.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2618] Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=22949870&CRid=8079&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nina Mae Johnson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 15, 1924, d. November 16, 1988
FatherMarcus Shepherd Johnson1,3,5 b. June 12, 1895, d. December 8, 1958
MotherLillian Mae Ryan1,3,5 b. March 10, 1901, d. March 6, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 572-28-2312.6 Her married name was Lyskin.4 Nina Mae Johnson married Unknown Lyskin.4 Nina Mae Johnson was born on July 15, 1924 at Ventura, Ventura Co., California.2,4,6,5 She died on November 16, 1988 at Ventura Co., California, at age 64.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 223, District 27, Ventura, Ventura Co., California1
1940Dwelling 62, District 56-42, San Buenaventura, Ventura Co., California3

Family

Unknown Lyskin
Marriage*Nina Mae Johnson married Unknown Lyskin.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arminda "Armanda" Mullins1,2,3,4

F, b. September 19, 1892, d. October 15, 1980
FatherIsaac Mullins1,2,4 b. February, 1847, d. before April 23, 1910
MotherVirginia E. "Jennie" Conner1,2,4 b. May 15, 1851, d. August 24, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 232-40-4302.5 Arminda "Armanda" Mullins was buried at Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on September 19, 1892 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5,3,4 She married Richard Pliant Smith on December 22, 1908 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 As of December 22, 1908,her married name was Smith.4 Arminda "Armanda" Mullins died on October 15, 1980 at Maryland at age 88.5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 693, District 135, Glade, Webster Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 193, District 109, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 176, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 33, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 154, District 34-8, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia9

Family

Richard Pliant Smith b. April 25, 1878, d. May 19, 1940
Marriage*Arminda "Armanda" Mullins married Richard Pliant Smith on December 22, 1908 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  3. [S3234] Craigsville Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Mullens marriage record.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Elsie Susan Crane obituary in the Jun 8, 1968 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Crane marriage record.
  13. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Breckinridge marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collands-Bond marriage record.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Golden Richard Smith, Sr., obituary in the Oct 3, 1999 edition.

Alonza Robert King1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 25, 1878, d. January 4, 1957
FatherPeter O. King7,2,8,9 b. circa 1853, d. December 16, 1925
MotherMary Magdaline "Maggie" Conner7,2,8,9 b. circa 1854, d. December 12, 1929
     Alonza Robert King was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on October 25, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate, draft card, and gravestone has a birth date of Oct 14, 1877.2,3,9,6 He married Virginia Maude "Jennie" Hall, daughter of Robert Wood Hall and Emily "Emma" Conner, on April 6, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4 Alonza Robert King died on January 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2,3,4 He Robert Alonza King, 79, died Friday morning at his home, RFD 7. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude Hall King; two sons and five daughters; Frank E. King, Alfred O. King, Miss Ruth King, Mrs. Allie Gaye Stump, Mrs. Effie Huffman and Mrs. Evelyn Dillon, Roanoke; Mrs. Nettie Maxfield, Thaxton; a brother, Lee King. Glenvar; a sister, Mrs. Annie Collins, Roanoke; 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Head of the River Church, Floyd County. on January 5, 1957.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 164, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 16, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 24, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 381, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Virginia Maude "Jennie" Hall b. August 17, 1893, d. July 22, 1984
Marriage*Alonza Robert King married Virginia Maude "Jennie" Hall, daughter of Robert Wood Hall and Emily "Emma" Conner, on April 6, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank E. King obituary in the Oct 21, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Alonza King obituary in the Jan 5, 1957 edition.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nettie King Maxfield obituary in the May 13, 2006 edition.

Nettie Pauline King1,2,3,4

F, b. May 2, 1920, d. May 12, 2006
FatherAlonza Robert King1,2,5,4 b. October 25, 1878, d. January 4, 1957
MotherVirginia Maude "Jennie" Hall1,2,6,5,4 b. August 17, 1893, d. July 22, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-6784.7 Nettie Pauline King was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8 She was born on May 2, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her obituary has an incorrect birth year of 1919.7,1,9 As of February 13, 1943,her married name was Maxfield.3 She married Monroe Maxfield on February 13, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,1,3,11 Nettie Pauline King died on May 12, 2006 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 86.10,7,1 She Nettie King Maxfield, 87, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 12, 2006 in Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born May 2, 1919 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Alonzo King and Maude Hall King. She attended Irving Pentecostal Holiness Church for many years and most recently attended Cool Spring Pentecostal Holiness Church. In her loving devotion to her ten children, she called each child everyday. Nettie appreciated nature and all of its beauty. In addition to her parents, Nettie was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Maxfield. She is survived by ten children, Tony B. (Nancy) Maxfield of Bedford, Glen (Katie) Maxfield of Roanoke, Johnny W. (Brenda) Maxfield of Bedford, Emory R. (Liddy) King of Roanoke, Leonard H. Maxfield of Roanoke, Kenneth D. (Betty) Maxfield of Bedford, Geraldine (Leonard) Boitnott of Bloomington, Ill., Nancy Hubbard of Bedford, Garnetta (Jerry) Witt of Montvale and Betty (Burks) Ruff of Bedford; one brother, Frank (Lois) King of Roanoke; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. on May 13, 2006.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 11, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 98, District 10-24, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Waitress6

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Monroe Maxfield b. March 7, 1919, d. July 7, 1987
Marriage*Nettie Pauline King married Monroe Maxfield on February 13, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,1,3,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nettie King Maxfield obituary in the May 13, 2006 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Alonza King obituary in the Jan 5, 1957 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5425] Virginia Memorial Park, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S1476] Helen M. Gray Rynd, "Descendants of Henry W. Hall."
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth David Maxfield obituary in the May 15, 2011 edition.