Troy Herman Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 18, 1931, d. November 20, 2006
FatherClownie Elmer Conner1,2,6,3,4,7,5 b. April 5, 1902, d. April 19, 1950
MotherOna Mae "Onie" Pettry1,2,6,3,4,7,5 b. September 2, 1908, d. March 1, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 233-52-7430.8 Troy Herman Conner was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on April 18, 1931 at Island Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8,4,5 He married Anna Jean Alvis on January 28, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.4,9 Troy Herman Conner died on November 20, 2006 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.2,8 He Mr. Troy H. Conner, 75, of Athens, died Monday morning, Nov. 20, 2006 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 18, 1931, at Island Creek, he was the son of the late Clowney Elmer Conner and Ona Mae Pettrey Conner. Troy had worked for Concord College in Athens for more than 35 years, serving as an electrician for the college. He was a member of the Mt. Jackson Baptist Church in Athens. Troy loved helping people and loved his dog Molly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Jean Conner; brothers, Emory, Coy and Ross Conner along with his sister, Louise Bowles. Survivors include his devoted daughter and son in law, Sharon R. and Darrel Lilly of Athens; four grandchildren, Steven and Sherry Lilly, Mark and Marlene Lilly, Felicia and Billy Ennis, Angelica Lilly; four great grandchildren, Elliot, Tori, Julianne and Cheyenne; one brother, Virgil Conner of Elgood. Graveside services will be held from the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on November 24, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 226, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Anna Jean Alvis b. November 6, 1933, d. July 21, 1992
Marriage*Troy Herman Conner married Anna Jean Alvis on January 28, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.4,9 
Child
  • Sharon Rose Conner2,4,9

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Forest Emory Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Onie Mae Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1962 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clownie E. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1950 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Anna Jean Conner obituary in the Jul 23, 1992 edition.

Anna Jean Alvis1,2,3

F, b. November 6, 1933, d. July 21, 1992
     Anna Jean Alvis was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-52-3428.2 She was born on November 6, 1933 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 As of January 28, 1970,her married name was Conner.1 She married Troy Herman Conner, son of Clownie Elmer Conner and Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry, on January 28, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 Anna Jean Alvis died on July 21, 1992 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.2,5,4,3 She Mrs. Anna Jean Conner, 58, of the Unity Road, Athens, was dead on arrival Tuesday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Athens, she was a daughter of Mrs. Lula Blankenship Alvis of Athens and the late Sam H. Alvis. She was a homemaker, was a graduate of Athens High School and had been a lifelong resident of the Mercer County area. She was a member of the Mount Jackson Regular Baptist Church at Athens. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard J. Alvis. Additional survivors: husband, Troy H. Conner; daughter, Mrs. Darrel (Sharon) Lilly of Athens; sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Gypsie) Hall of Bluefield, Mrs. Ray (Betty) Egbert of Newton Falls, Ohio and Mrs. Harold (Shirley) Meadows of Northfield, Ohio; brother, Sam H. Alvis Jr. of Florida; four grandchildren. Burial at the Athens Cemetery at Athens. on July 23, 1992.3

Family

Troy Herman Conner b. April 18, 1931, d. November 20, 2006
Marriage*She married Troy Herman Conner, son of Clownie Elmer Conner and Ona Mae "Onie" Pettry, on January 28, 1970 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Sharon Rose Conner6,1,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Anna Jean Conner obituary in the Jul 23, 1992 edition.
  4. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Troy H. Conner obituary in the Nov 24, 2006 edition.

Gurney Mayo Walker1,2,3

M, b. October 3, 1907, d. April 2, 1986
     Gurney Mayo Walker was buried at Poplar Springs Methodist Cemetery, Poplar Springs, Howard Co., Maryland.4,3 His Social Security Number was 213-07-0916.5 He was born on October 3, 1907 at North Carolina.5,2 He married Bessie Ellen Conner, daughter of Kyle Kemper Conner and Ida Belle Sarver, on December 15, 1934 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.1,6,3 Gurney Mayo Walker died on April 2, 1986 at Maryland at age 78.5,3 He WALKER, On April 2, 1986, Gurney M., beloved husband of Bessie E. Walker (nee Conner), devoted brother of Blanche Moore of Mt. Airy, Md. Also survived by a number of nieces & nephews. Interment in Poplar Springs Methodist Church Cemetery, Poplar Springs, Md. on April 3, 1986.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 157, District 4-853, Baltimore, Maryland7

Occupation

1940Steel mill gager7

Family

Bessie Ellen Conner b. January 20, 1912, d. December 25, 1995
Marriage*Gurney Mayo Walker married Bessie Ellen Conner, daughter of Kyle Kemper Conner and Ida Belle Sarver, on December 15, 1934 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.1,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Bessie E. Conner Walker obituary in the Dec 27, 1995 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Gurney M. Walker obituary in the Apr 3, 1986 edition.
  4. [S14031] Poplar Springs Methodist Cemetery, Howard Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Iva May Conner1

F, b. May, 1883, d. January 8, 1972
MotherVirginia E. "Jennie" Conner1 b. May 15, 1851, d. August 24, 1936
     Iva May Conner was buried at Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2 She was born in May, 1883 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of October 15, 1899,her married name was Mullens.4 She married John Mullens on October 15, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 Iva May Conner and John Mullens were divorced before 1921.1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Lewis.1,6 Iva May Conner married Lon L. Lewis circa 1921.1,6 Iva May Conner died on January 8, 1972 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 88.2 She Mrs Iva Lewis 88 of Richwood died Saturday in Summersville Convalescant Home after a long illness. Member of the Fist Baptist Church of Richwood. Surviving: Daughters: Mrs Goldie Folio, Mrs Edith Hust and Mrs Hazel Matchura all of Richwood; Mrs Barbara Johnson of Aiken, S.C. Sisters: Mrs Arminda Smith of Richwood and Mrs Meada Mullins of San Diego, Calif White-White Funeral Home Richwood Burial: Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville. on January 9, 1972.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 702, District 135, Glade, Webster Co., West Virginia3
1910Dwelling 77, District 107, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 91, District 101, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 225, District 5, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 1, District 34-1, Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Tourist house manager9

Family 1

John Mullens b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
Marriage*Iva May Conner married John Mullens on October 15, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,5,4 
Divorce* Iva May Conner and John Mullens were divorced before 1921.1 
Children

Family 2

Lon L. Lewis b. November 23, 1877, d. February 6, 1951
Marriage*Iva May Conner married Lon L. Lewis circa 1921.1,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Iva Lewis obituary in the Jan 9, 1972 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mullens-Conner marriage record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frances Branisel death certificate.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Lewis marriage record.
  12. [S8772] Cole Funeral Home & Cremation Services, online www.colefuneralhomeinc.com, From the Barbara Lewis Johnson obituary.

John Mullens1,2

M, b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
     John Mullens was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Hinkleville, Upshur Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 10, 1880 at Cowen, Webster Co., West Virginia.4,5,3 He married Iva May Conner, daughter of Virginia E. "Jennie" Conner, on October 15, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,6,7 John Mullens and Iva May Conner were divorced before 1921.1 John Mullens married Elsie May Douglas circa 1921.1 John Mullens died on September 11, 1961 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia, at age 81.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 702, District 135, Glade, Webster Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 77, District 107, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 91, District 101, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Day laborer2
1910Sawmill laborer8
1920Lumbermill laborer9

Family 1

Iva May Conner b. May, 1883, d. January 8, 1972
Marriage*John Mullens married Iva May Conner, daughter of Virginia E. "Jennie" Conner, on October 15, 1899 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,6,7 
Divorce* John Mullens and Iva May Conner were divorced before 1921.1 
Children

Family 2

Elsie May Douglas b. 1900
Marriage*John Mullens married Elsie May Douglas circa 1921.1 

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Mullins death certificate.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frances Branisel death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mullens-Conner marriage record.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elsie May Douglas1

F, b. 1900
     Elsie May Douglas was born in 1900.1 As of circa 1921,her married name was Mullens.1 She married John Mullens circa 1921.1

Family

John Mullens b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
Marriage*Elsie May Douglas married John Mullens circa 1921.1 

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."

Cloe Dorie "Dove" "Frances" Mullens1,2

F, b. January, 1902, d. March 9, 1941
FatherJohn Mullens1,3,4,2 b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
MotherIva May Conner1,3,4,2 b. May, 1883, d. January 8, 1972
     Cloe Dorie "Dove" "Frances" Mullens was buried at Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.2 She was born in January, 1902 at Camden-on-Gauley, Webster Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Branisel.1,5 She married John Branisel circa 1920.1,5,2 Cloe Dorie "Dove" "Frances" Mullens died on March 9, 1941 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 39.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 107, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 91, District 101, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 73, District 30, Cass, Monongalia Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 207, District 26-61, Masontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

John Branisel b. October 12, 1893, d. March, 1977
Marriage*Cloe Dorie "Dove" "Frances" Mullens married John Branisel circa 1920.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Frances Branisel death certificate.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Goldie Susan Mullens1,2,3,4

F, b. December 14, 1904, d. January 30, 1990
FatherJohn Mullens1,5,6,4 b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
MotherIva May Conner1,5,6,7,4 b. May, 1883, d. January 8, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 236-16-5216.8 Goldie Susan Mullens was born on December 14, 1904 at Gauley Mills, Webster Co., West Virginia.1,2,8,4 As of 1924,her married name was Folio.1 She married Sam Folio in 1924.1,9,3 Goldie Susan Mullens "I was born 12-14-1904 across the river at Gauley Mills on Cranberry Ridge Road and my father was John Mullens. My grandfather, Ambrose Mullens came to Webster Co the the 1800's from Kentucky and settled at Little Glades on the Major Triplett Farm. The old Mullins house there is still standing. My grandmother, Louise Fletcher Mullens was of Cranberry Ridge. They lived between Cowen and Gauley Mills between Big Trestle on the flat. The family graveyard is still there. It was at Big Ditch that John Mullens, Goldie's father was born in 1882. He followed the sawmills all of his life and died at the age of 74. (d. ca1956) The Mullens family was living in the are in the 1900's when the railroad came into Camden on Gauley. The family lived in towns were sawmills sprung up, such as Gauley Mills, Camden on Gauley, Harris Siding, Thorn Hill, Coal Siding, Curtin, Cranberry Station, Holcomb and in 1912 ended up in Richwood. Goldies mother, Mrs. Lon Lewis was owner and operator of the Virginia Hotel on East Main Street for 35 years - now known as the Mountaineer Hotel." on July 22, 1981.1 She died on January 30, 1990 at Costa Mesa, Orange Co., California, at age 85.1,8,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 107, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 91, District 101, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia6

Family

Sam Folio b. September 23, 1904, d. January 24, 1927
Marriage*Goldie Susan Mullens married Sam Folio in 1924.1,9,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Jo Ann birth record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Iva Lewis obituary in the Jan 9, 1972 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sam Folio death certificate.

Edith Marie Mullens1,2

F, b. January 8, 1908, d. October 27, 1974
FatherJohn Mullens1,2,3 b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
MotherIva May Conner1,2,3,4,5 b. May, 1883, d. January 8, 1972
     Edith Marie Mullens was buried at Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,6 Her married name was Husk.1 She married William Elsworth "Willie" Husk.1 Edith Marie Mullens was born on January 8, 1908 at Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1 She died on October 27, 1974 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 66.6 She Richwood - Mrs Edith M. Husk 66 of Richwood died Sunday at her home after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Nicholas Co, she was a retired school teacher. Surviving-Son: Bill of Louisville, Ky Sisters: Mrs Goldie Folio and Mrs Hazel Matura of Richwood; Mrs Barbara Johnson of Aiken, S.C. Service: Tuesday White and White Funeral Home, Richwood Burial: Richwood Cemetery. on October 28, 1974.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 77, District 107, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 91, District 101, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 225, District 5, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 92, District 34-1, Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Elsworth "Willie" Husk b. November 12, 1903, d. October 18, 1941
Marriage*Edith Marie Mullens married William Elsworth "Willie" Husk.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Iva Lewis obituary in the Jan 9, 1972 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Edith M. Husk obituary in the Oct 28, 1974 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hazel Virginia Mullens1,2

F, b. September 27, 1910, d. March 26, 1981
FatherJohn Mullens1,3 b. April 10, 1880, d. September 11, 1961
MotherIva May Conner1,3,4 b. May, 1883, d. January 8, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 384-20-4807.5 Hazel Virginia Mullens was buried at Valley Memorial Park, 650 Bugeia Lane, Novato, Marin Co., California.6 Her married name was Matchura.1 She married William G. Matchura.1,7 Hazel Virginia Mullens was born on September 27, 1910 at West Virginia.1,2,5 She died on March 26, 1981 at San Rafael, Marin Co., California, at age 70.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 91, District 101, Beaver, Nicholas Co., West Virginia3

Family

William G. Matchura b. February 10, 1905, d. August 3, 1979
Marriage*Hazel Virginia Mullens married William G. Matchura.1,7 
Child
  • Dorothy Jean Matchura1,7

Citations

  1. [S1498] Carrie Decker (great-great-granddaughter), "Virginia E. Conner."
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Iva Lewis obituary in the Jan 9, 1972 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6142] Valley Memorial Park, Marin Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Black-Matchura marriage record.